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Spell-a-day Calendar

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A spell a day...what a nice concept, long overdue. This is an affordable, small, desk/tabletop variety day-by-day calendar, with a hole in the back of it for hanging on a wall, if preferred. The spells come from a variety of sources, including the late Scott Cunningham, Gerina Dunwich, Silver Ravenwolf, Amber K, Yasmeen Galenorn, Dorothy Morrison and many more. The calendar is a rich, eclectic collection of workings.

Some entries are very simple, perhaps overly so, (like the AntiCold spell, which is basically a recipe for Chicken Soup!) but even the simple ones can provide the spark necessary to put a more complex ritual working together.

I especially like the fact that the spells seem appropriately timed both astrologically and by day of the week energies. There are even workings planned for celestial phenomenon like eclipses, as well as full and new moon magicks, a spell for the Chinese New Year and other special days, such as Rosh Hashanah, and the Sabbats.

If you are looking for a particular type of working, you can be easily guided by the fact that each day of the week will generally contain certain types of spells: Sundays - Health spells, Mondays - Hearth spells, Tuesdays - Protection spells, Wednesdays - Travel spells, Thursdays - Money spells, Fridays - Love spells, Saturdays - a more nebulous, Grab Bag of spells.

There are pages at the end of the calendar that include informational material such as a glossary of magickal terms, a guide to the iconic symbols used in the calendar, moon sign correspondences and author biographies.

One would hope, that anyone picking up this calendar, would already be familiar with magickal/spellcasting techniques and ethics, before undertaking any of the spells it provides. If not, then be sure to pick up at least one of the many good introductory books on Wicca, Witchcraft or spellcasting that are on the market today.

You may find that you won't want to throw the pages out when you have to change days on the calendar. Consider keeping them in a scrapbook...or your book of shadows for future reference. The calendar makes a great gift idea and is recommended for spellcasters with some grounding in the Craft. The calendar gets high marks for diversity of content, its organization and simplicity. I hope next year's version proves to be just as cleverly conceived.

This is a fantastic calendar and spell guide for anyone practicing magick. The spells are well written, easy to follow, and most of them use items which are found in almost any household, or are easily obtainable. It has a wide variety of types of spells and explains to you how they relate to that day's astrological, as well as seasonal signs. Instead of searching through pages of spells and consulting various tools for the proper day, timing, astrological sign, etc., the calendar provides all of this at one glance, along with a spell appropriate for that day. This is a must for any magickal person! The dates list magickal holidays, as well as the traditional holidays and events. If you love magick, and casting spells this is the calendar for you!!

Ah it's the new year. Time to unwrap that brand new wall or desk calendar and display it proudly. Amongst the plethora of calendars given as Holiday gifts by well meaning yet often clueless well wishers, (fluffy kitty engagement books + Nyx = expensive coffee stained coaster), I usually score at least one metaphysical calendar from Llewellyn publishing. This year instead of my handy dandy Pocket Astrologer, a friend gave me The 2001 Spell A Day Calendar. Oh Bother, thought I, casting a cold eye on the trendy moon & star packaging design, I'm not into these chunky desk calendars where you have to tear off each day as it comes and besides--I don't even have a desk to put it on! Well, not to worry folks. After reluctantly looking over the Spell A Day Calendar, I've come to an astonishing decision: this puppy goes straight up on the altar! Llewellyn's spell a day concept has been around for a few years now and like most of my friends in the craft, I deemed it as too darn commercial for my tastes (and consequently avoided picking one up). I mean really-- "Spell A Day," that's like equating magick with "Word A Day" or "Dilbert Cartoon A Day." Ick! Besides that, don't we have all the spells we need in our DOS (disc of shadows) or handy grimoire and/or haven't we, as practicing pagans, moved beyond all that and begun creating our own spells and rituals? Worse yet, just who did they get to write these Factoid-looking spells? Some charlatan, some-hold the phone!, many of the spells presented were crafted by seasoned authors and practitioners such as the Amazing Ed Fitch, the Delightful deTraci Regula, the beloved Scott Cunningham and other incomparables like Gerina Dunwich, Ann Moura, Elizabeth Barrette, Amber K and others. Perhaps there was more to this Spell A Day thing than I originally thought. Once I began flipping through the days and months, my suspicions were confirmed. The spells within (for the most part) are well crafted and eminently workable. They are basic enough for the neophyte to grasp; yet there are enough refreshing twists and new perspectives on spell work to interest the seasoned witch. A wide variety of spells, meditations, tips, lore, recipes and techniques have been artfully condensed onto the 365+ pages. Some are light hearted like Cerridwen Iris Shea's Dancing Broom Spell (May 14th); others are practical like Kala Trobe's Spell against Infections and Viruses (Nov. 11th ); some are fun and practical, Denise Dumar's Victory in Vegas charms (Dec. 13th); some are deeply meaningful like Sedwin's Inviting In Your Ancestors (October 20th) and powerful, like Gerina Dunwich's Earth Mother Candle Ritual (Feb. 2nd): ALL are a treat to read. Protection, banishing, summoning, love, money, health, empowerment, it's all here--ready to inspire you as the days and weeks of 2001 whiz by. Besides the spells, day and date; lunar aspects are included on each page along with the appropriate standard and pagan holidays. Llewellyn has also subdivided the spells by day of the week, moon phase (including eclipses!) and the pagan wheel of the year indicating this by use of clever little icons. The calendar is further supplemented by brief indices explaining astrological symbols, Norse rune signs, daily and lunar magickal influences, "the moon's sign," glossary of pertinent magickal terms and a somewhat brief introduction to spell use and everyday magic. Note: this calendar is meant to inspire and empower. The spells included were designed for practical everyday use and should be viewed in that light. If you are looking for some deeply esoteric mystical tome of spells with roots in hidden trads, then this is probably not for you. Also, if you are interested in the theory and techniques of spell craft, then go elsewhere. However, if you need a small handy calendar for your desk, wall or altar with a decidedly pagan theme, I strongly suggest you pick up Llewellyn's 2001 Spell A Day.

What can I say, but it's about time llewellyn published this type of calendar! Hurray! I have purchased other llewellyn calendars - but I have to say this one's definitely unique and worth the money! I was pleasantly surprised by the magical content of the spells (I thought they might be a little hokey). After the year is up, I plan on keeping the torn-off dates of my favorite spells so that I can include them in my own BOS!

Llewellyn's 2001 Spell a Day Calendar Llewellyn Publications, (2000). Paperback, 384 pages. ISBN: 1-56718-974-1

Adding a touch of magic to your life everyday is easy with the Spell a Day desktop calendar. This little calendar is packed full of magical wisdom from twenty-seven magical experts and authors. Whether you need a spell for a New Year's wish or to fight off a cold, this little gem has a spell for almost any occasion. The easy tear off sheets, astrological information, lunar phases, and daily magical influences make this a perfect gift for the magical practitioner.

What can I say, but it's about time llewellyn published this type of calendar! Hurray! I have purchased other llewellyn calendars - but I have to say this one's definitely unique and worth the money! I was pleasantly surprised by the magical content of the spells (I thought they might be a little hokey). After the year is up, I plan on keeping the torn-off dates of my favorite spells so that I can include them in my own BOS!