Seven Days to a Magickal New You [Hardcover]

Fiona Horne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 25, 2001

Have a magickal makeover with this charming day by day guide from the bestselling author Fiona Horne.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

For the novice witch, the New Ager or the merely experimental, Horne (Witch: A Magical Journey) conjures up a charming seven-day guide to creating "an enchanted sense of self." Don't expect bubbling cauldrons and powdered bat wings: directions and inspirations (printed in purple, the color of "wisdom and insight") encourage readers to embrace their inner Wiccan by burning special incense, bathing in particular essential oils, reciting different affirmations and focusing on transforming themselves into "potent and powerful being[s]." In other words, Horne offers tips on a kind of practical magic, which focuses on the self rather than the spell. Her instructions are practical, too: if mace, cedar and nutmeg are hard to come by, burn lavender incense; if chanting "skyclad" (read: naked) doesn't appeal, wear a white flowing robe. This simplicity and pragmatism is especially important in light of Horne's personal theology, which with its elements of Hinduism, Greek mythology, astrology, Native American ritual and Hazelden self-help books is extremely ecumenical. Readers eager to explore the latest developments in self-improvement trends might find helpful mantras within and will likely be delighted by Horne's enthusiasm for her subject. It would take some real magic to convince the skeptics, however; but if anyone can do that, it's this mediagenic author.

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Review

Praise for Witch: A Magickal Journey 'Rockstar, mediastar, author and activist, Fiona Horne is the hippest Witch I know. And like her, "WITCH, a Magickal Journey" is a brave, smart, inspiring and thoroughly hip guide to the magic of modern Witchcraft. Read it and be empowered!' Phyllis Curott, author of Book of Shadows "The Witchcraft book of 2001" Publisher's Weekly

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Thorsons (October 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007123469
• ISBN-13: 978-0007123469
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #938,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Magickal Retreat in a Book, November 4, 2001

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Meridian (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seven Days to a Magickal New You (Hardcover)

Maybe I'm so enamored with it because I'm needing a vacation from life right now. It's like going to a magickal retreat, but in a book. I have heard of women's retreats, and there are spas that cost thousands to be pampered for a week, but for those of us wanting to get in touch with our magickal selves, this is the kind of retreat you can afford, especially if you already have a well stocked herb and oil cabinet. I really do like the
basic premise.

Each day is dedicated to doing things with a magickal intent that are appropriate for that day, Moon-day, Sun-day, etc, such as Wednesday is focused on wisdom and knowledge, and Thursday is focused on good fortune and prosperity. Friday is about self love and love for all humanity, while Saturday is devoted to tapping into your dark feelings and purging fear, pain, resentments and negativity. There are exercises to do while waking up, a morning pentacle salute to the sun, and a chakra meditation. Then each day has some things to do for the day, such as going for a picnic, making an amulet, or cleaning out clutter. Each day also has affirmations to say, teas to drink, herbs to mix, and a color to wear, like Monday is white or silvery blue, and Thursday is green. Often, she gives alternatives for the herbs, or incense or teas, and little "tips" are all over the place. There are also simple rituals to perform each day, sometimes more than one. Each evening you are encouraged to take time to read in a magickal book, like Book of Shadows by Phyllis Curott, before going to bed. Keeping a
dream journal and notebook are strongly recommended, as are taking pictures of your altars, drawing, etc.

I know most people can't do this in the "ideal" way, but I think it's great to try to pick days and do it just to get a good reconnection of your magickal side. Ideally, she recommends taking a week off from work during a waxing moon, getting away from friends and family, basically getting away from your typical mundane life, and being magickal every day, all day. It
is something you should be doing for yourself, without interference in your focus.

This sort of thing may not appeal to everybody, and I'm sure not all will agree with what she has chosen to include, or the herbs, or something, but overall I think the idea is solid and wonderful. The whole book is about taking time to step out of the daily grind, even if for one day, and step in to magick. It is about taking the time to honor yourself, both personally
and magickally, and reconnecting with the mystical. The book does have a decidedly feminine perspective, but I think it can be adapted for men without too much effort.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars too bad, it looks like fiona's selling out, April 12, 2002

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Laura Studebaker "wulfemother" (Oak Park, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seven Days to a Magickal New You (Hardcover)

i liked her first book witch : a magickal journey alot. she took a chapter out of witch: a magickal journey also titled 7 days to a magickal new you added a few new things and made it into this book. save your money and just get her first book it has the same material as this plus tons more and if you already have her first one don't even bother with this. it's a cute idea but it looks way too much like she was just trying to make a quick buck reproducing old material.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars too bad, it looks like fiona's selling out, April 12, 2002

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Laura Studebaker "wulfemother" (Oak Park, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seven Days to a Magickal New You (Hardcover)

i liked her first book witch : a magickal journey alot. she took a chapter out of witch: a magickal journey also titled 7 days to a magickal new you added a few new things and made it into this book. save your money and just get her first book it has the same material as this plus tons more and if you already have her first one don't even bother with this. it's a cute idea but it looks way too much like she was just trying to make a quick buck reproducing old material.