Your Book Of Shadows: How to Write Your Own Magickal Spells [Paperback]

Patricia Telesco (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 234 pages
• Publisher: Citadel (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080652071X
• ISBN-13: 978-0806520711
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #728,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Patricia Telesco aka Marian Singer is the mother of three, wife, chief human to 5 pets, and a full-time professional author with over 60 books on the market, each of which represents a different area of spiritual interest for her and her readers.
Trish travels minimally twice a month to give lectures and workshops around the country. She (or her writing) has appeared on several television segments including Sightings on muli-cultural divination systems and National Geographic Today ' Solstice Celebrations. Besides this, Trish maintains a strong, visible presence in the metaphysical community including having given over 300 radio interviews from coast to coast, writings on the internet through popular sites like: www.witchvox.com, her yahoo club: www.groups.yahoo.com/groups/folkmagicwithtrishtelesco, and various appearances on internet chats and bbs boards.
Trish considers herself a down-to-earth Kitchen & folk magician whose love of folklore and worldwide customs flavor every word she writes. Her strongest ethical guidelines are honor, respect, and gratitude in all things.

Customer Reviews

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Help for your BOS..., October 30, 2004

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Aga "exiledfirejinx" (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Your Book Of Shadows: How to Write Your Own Magickal Spells (Paperback)

I am pretty new to the craft (almost 2 years) and out of all the Wicca 101 books that I have read the most overwhelming chapter has always been on how to create your BOS. I made one out of a folder but soon learned that just one book wasn't enough to hold everything. Then I started having so much trouble with getting organized. Sometimes, it seemed the same information belonged in many sections, and sometimes I couldn't find a section where certain information belonged. When I saw the title of this book I decided to try it because, well, I was desperate for some help. The information in the book is shallow but that is very nice for someone just starting out because it helps you organize the information when it is still manageable and allows you to do farther research later. Another nice thing about this book are all the "crafts" ideas, creative things, that you can undertake if you have time such as creating your own paper and ink. And, finally, you end up with a BOS that you can actually use. The down side to this book is that if you have a few years under your belt, you might find this book boring and the information too shallow for your liking. That is why I gave it 4 stars. I think that this is a great book for some who has only read a few books and the Craft and is a beginner. I would highly recommend over some of the other books out there. But for someone who has had years of experiance I would suggest to find something else (or at least check the book out at the book store before spending money on it).

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of a kind!, February 9, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Your Book Of Shadows: How to Write Your Own Magickal Spells (Paperback)

Most books dealing with magickal Books of Shadows give you very specific information, including spells, to basically copy into a handwritten journal of your own. NOT THIS BOOK! Finally, a comprihensive guide on what to include in your BoS, how to construct it, and how to organize it. Also included are hints to doing your intial research, suggestions to personalizing your BoS (including sending the pages to a book binder), and making your own paper for a special touch that corresponds with each section of your BoS. Great book, highly recommended.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great! Just what I was needing, November 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Your Book Of Shadows: How to Write Your Own Magickal Spells (Paperback)

I've been practicing for a few years and started off really well with my BOS, but have gotten myself in some sort of rut lately combined with the fact that I too have post-it notes and napkins and binder paper with my magickal scribblings and stuff written down and scattered everywhere! I needed this book and the other reviews were just what I needed to hear. It's great for giving direction, ideas and inspiration, correspondences and different things related to one's personal BOS. VERY valuable no matter if you are new to the Craft or been practicing for years, truly. I think everyone will find something they can use and then some in this book. Not another one like it that I have seen and just as good if not better than Ms. Telesco's other books. I seem to have many by her so there must be a reason! :-)