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Power Spellcraft For Life: The Art Of Crafting And Casting For Positive Change

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This is one of the best books I've read on spellcraft. In fact, I think it might be the best one! At first, I was hesitant about buying it (since the author comes from Silver RavenWolf's group) but I'm glad I changed my mind. I agree with the author on almost everything. An example: In the beginning chapters, the author equates spellcaster to witch, which, needles to say, I very much agree with. (She also spells 'magic' normally and writes witchcraft with a lower case 'w,' which, as you can see, is how I do things.)

This inexpensive (just look at some other books that are half it's size and almost double the price) and very informative book is perfect for any beginning spellcaster or witch. Everything you've ever wanted to know about crafting and casting spells is in here. And the best thing, it does it without any 'beating around the bush' or you-know-what! This book goes into detail on some very important spellcasting topics like raising energy, troubleshooting, substitution, methods of magic, and much more. Techniques for charging, meditation, and visualization are also included. There are also plenty of spells which can be used as-is or as guidelines to writing your own.

It's been awhile since I've been this excited about a magical book (the last time I felt this way about a book was when I read 'Embracing the Moon' by Yasmine Galenorn, and that was a couple of years ago!). The only thing this book doesn't really go into is negative magic. This wasn't a surprise since the subtitle is 'the art of crafting and casting for positive change.'

Overall, a very good beginners book for anyone who's interested in spellcasting. And you can use it no matter what religion, or not, you belong to. This is something very rare in magical books today which are 99.9999% of the time aimed at Wiccans or try to make the reader think like one.

Very good job to the author and publisher!

-Ater

I love this book. It wasn't one I found on Amazon pagan listmanias, or on internet pagan shops/sites... I found this on the shelves of Books A Million.

First, I love this book because it is religion neutral. Completely. She doesn't even talk "god and goddess". She's very much about letting you apply your own faith to this book. I really like that as a Heathen witch.

There's no fluff here, not that I can see anyway. She is very grounded and doesn't talk about love and sunshine all the time. While her spells aren't of a dark nature, she doesn't shy away from the subject and preach white magic. She simply includes ethics and encourages you to consider who your spells will affect before you cast them.

She explains everything about magic - what it is, how it works, how and when to do it. I also like the spells she has listed, and I use them often.

This book is great. It really stands out among all the crap that's out there. The author is very realistic and practical, yet at the same time her words are not dry and dull. I would recommend it to anyone, and if I make a listmania about magic it will definitely be there.

This book is all about spell working - from how to do it, why to do it - to the spells themselves. After reading Ms. Murphy-Hiscock first book on Solitary Wicca and enjoying that one, I decided to read this one.

It is a basic "cook book" of spells. All the usual material is here, from tables of correspondences to actual spells.

The material presented here can be worked by the solitary and it is very Wiccan in nature. Discussions on ethics include the Wiccan Rede, and there is a nice healthy discussion on ethics included. I found it refreshing that Ms. Murphy-Hiscock did not preach but rather discussed common sense and included some practical advice (via Sybil Leek) for making sure your spells come out right.

This is what Ms. Murphy-Hiscock continues from her first book. Not just spells and ingredients, but also the "how" and the "why" for spell casting and why I found myself enjoying this book as well.

The book itself is attention-grabbing. This is the first time I've seen a "trade paper" book with a "deckled" edge. It makes an interesting visual when you open the book. Not every page has a deckled edge, which when you go to leaf through the book will skip the shorter straight edged pages. Good for visual, bad for leafing through the book. Visually interesting none the less.

But the content is what makes this book. Ms. Murphy-Hiscock covers much material here. From the history, to the timing, to the substitution for missing ingredients we have a very well thought out and put together book with a very simple yet elegant approach.

Spell workings also includes amulets and talisman. Small rituals are included to present your spells, as well as additions to assure you "Harm None" and even a little "call back a spell" working. There are the usual spells for wealth, health, guidance and more. And the group working section also includes group dynamics and strategy.

There is a section on analysis of your methods and troubleshooting why it went astray or didn't work at all. Nicely added, and nicely discussed in plain, down to earth language.

Ms. Murphy-Hiscock brings some interesting topics to the table for you to contemplate as well as discuss in groups. I like her overall approach to the art of spell casting, and she covers a lot of material the beginner may have questions about, or the advanced spell worker may find intriguing. You not only have her spells, you learn to "craft" your own.

If you are looking for a really good first spell crafting book, this is it. If you are looking to augment your current trusty cookbook, this book will add to your knowledge base and cover some material you will not find in "old faithful". This is a nice addition to any library. boudica

This is a very good book about spellcraft in general. It covers everything from how a spell works, to how to create one without any religious dogma, It also tells you why a spell might fail and how to get all of your correspondences (should you choose to have any)together, and how to tell when and when not to cast them by teaching you how to tell what times are best for what spells, even comes with a few spells to help give you guide lines. It supposed to be for the intermediate but it has a few basic things in it as well. I would definetly recommend this book to anyone who just wants to learn how to create and cast spells on your own, and without any religious overtones.

this book is slightly different than most books on spellcraft / magic(k) / witchcraft i have read so far, and i have read many.
the author explains in a well researched and no-nonsense manner what spellcraft is, walks us thru spellcraft in history and geography (from ancient egypt to scandinavia to 19 century europe).
she explains differences between high (ceremonial) and "low" (natural) magic, talks of the art and ethics of spellcasting and the importance of timing and correspondences.
she also devotes quite a lot of space to "how to" of raising energy - in author's words "one of those mysterious steps that is often glossed over in spellbooks". included are not just explanations of the principle of raising energy but also some exercises that should attune the spellcaster to "sensing" the energy she will ultimetaly be using is casting spells.
the book also lists quite a number of spells, stup-by-step spell template, correspondences by component and by need, list of deities and extensive bibliography.
i guess the most significant difference from all other spellbooks is not so much WHAT is written but HOW it's written, explaining magic as natural principle outside any religion and not clouding it by religious worldview.
i love this book.
pergament-like rough-edged paper also add to its charm :)

I am really so happy to own this book.This is the most clear, smart and detailed spellcraft book I've ever read. Everything you've ever wanted to know about spellcraft and spellcasting is in there.
When I started to read this book my mind shifted a lot about crafting and casting.. Helped me to find very my own and right way! This is a perfect book for beginners, or even for craftmen who still have some questions about what they are doing exactly. Cause it helps to understand yourself, understand life, so understand how to deal with life by spellcrafting. teaching exercises, teaching white magic and most important teacing what you need exactly in very well grounded way.
I highly recommend this book to everyone who interest in spellcrafting and casting and looking for to find a way to reach themselves.

It is the first real crafting book I have read. It was not a book that offered spells but open the door to the spells in me. It is must have for the crafter of spells.

This book is well laid out and provides a huge amount of useful information in an easy to manage order. Great book to have in the practitioner's library. A very positive energy inspiring book. I highly recommend it.

I purchased this book in the hope of finding some ideas on designing spells, not so much for the spell itself but the process before casting and general preperation. It sevred its purpose well and included various spells which is always a bonus, most of the spells seem a bit fluffy however i believe this to be as the author has the kindest intentions which is a good thing (the summary of various herbs to keep in a spell kit are nearly all for love and protection).


It has a fair bit of information however it can lack detail a bit but i guess all one requires are a few hints to nudge the intuition. overall a good book and i have a feeling the author knows what they are talking about ;)

Enjoy!

This book is extremely informative! I have learned a great deal that I never saw in other books of this type.