Embracing the Moon: A Witch's Guide to Rituals, Spellcraft and Shadow Work (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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From traditional notions such as the idea that a mirror facing a door is a magical portal, to contemporary ideas like the construction of a magical collage from magazine clippings, Galenorn successfully combines the old with the new in this accessible guide to witchcraft. Emphasis on witchcraft, because from the start, Galenorn firmly states that she is a witch, not Wiccan, and while she has nothing against Wicca, she strongly feels the two are not the same. While this viewpoint may consternate some readers, she has a point. Compared to the methods of most covens, her work is much less formal, which many beginners or solitary practitioners will find attractive and which also makes this a good book to read if you find yourself in a magical rut. --Brian Patterson

Product Description

Learn how you can develop deeper spirituality as you practice rituals and learn the mental, spiritual, and practical powers of the Witch, when you read Embracing the Moon by Yasmine Galenorn.

You know what you want in life. You're searching for a spiritual path that is deeply meaningful. You hunger for a closer connection with the Earth, the seasons, and the shifting energies of the moon. You long to weave beneficial magick into the very fabric of your life. You can do all this and more when you embrace the moon.

Embracing the Moon is a guidebook to following your unique spiritual path as a Witch. Based on a non-traditional, eclectic approach to Witchcraft, this system of natural magick draws on many traditions. You can use this powerful, versatile magickal system exactly as created by the author—or you can customize it as you wish. Embracing the Moon describes a multitude of options so you can choose those most meaningful to you:

·Faerie magick
·Hex work
·Goddess rituals
·Earth healing rituals
·Elements and deities
·Magickal tools
·Prosperity and abundance spells
·Recipes for oils and powders
·Love and beauty magick
·Household magick
·God rituals
·Shapeshifting and animal magick
·Candle and herb magick
·Magickal life mapping
·Protection and healing spells
·Rune charts and symbols

The author has developed and practiced her eclectic system for over 20 years. Now you can use her insights, exercises, and magickal techniques to create a system that is both within the traditions of Witchcraft and yet uniquely your own. Get Embracing the Moon today.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; 1st edition (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567183042
• ISBN-13: 978-1567183047
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #181,394 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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81 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent addition to our already sagging bookselves!!, March 23, 1998

By	LdyLuna (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

Finally! Just when you thought you had read it all, Yasmine Galenorn steps forward to dispel the myth, now and forever, that wicca and witchcraft are interchangeable terms!

The content of Embracing the Moon was one that a new seeker or experienced crone could follow to gain new insight into our craft. I appreciated this book because it took a step beyond the standard beginner instruction to explain concepts that most witchcraft books fear to mention. Particularly interesting to note are the descriptions and sample spells for exorcisms, hexing with responsibilty, faerie magick, and protecting our earth and endangered species. The charts and correspondence tables are wonderfully useful and the powder and oil recipes invaluable.

I loved reading about her personal experiences - they made me feel that I had met a kindred spirit. The writing was easy to follow - nothing overly technical or too complex here. I felt that she and I were in my living room, sharing a cup of tea and talking. This is one I will recommend to all my friends! Embracing the Moon is a must-read resource for every seeker of the ancient ways.

71 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, Yasmine!, April 6, 2000

By	ISIS (San Francisco, Ca.) - See all my reviews

I thought I had lost my connection to the Goddess & the lunar cycles but this book happily brought me back right on track! Years ago, I would just skim through various wiccan books & read, get bored & venture off reading something else. Yasmine's books are written so well & are so detailed that you feel as though she is with you all the way. From the intro to the last page of the book, its a non-stop exciting journey into the today's eclectic witchcraft. If you've read all of Ravenwolf's books & are hungry for more; by all means, READ THIS BOOK! Embracing the Moon is devoid of any fluffy, new age psycho-babble that plagues a lot of new crop of "Wiccan" books. Embracing the Moon is the witchcraft of my dreams: Lucidly romantic, intense & moon centered. I was so hooked that I even went to her website & joined her mailing list. LOL! I LOVE this book! This book is for ALL levels, believe it or not. The "one size fits all" philosophy truly fits in this book. Whether you are a novice solitary or a 20 yr. veteran, this book belongs on any SERIOUS witch's library. Especially helpful are her opulent visualisation techniques. I won't even tell you what happened to me because you have to do this on your own. This book vibrates w/ so much Magick that you will explode w/ glee. I LOVE Yasmine & I LOVE this book!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yasmine Galenorn Has Waved Her Magick Wand..., February 8, 2002

By	M.L. Benton Publisher, Echoed Voices Magazine (USA) - See all my reviews

and produced the one book that needed to be written. Embracing the Moon is for everyone who has ever asked, "Where and how do I start?" Well, now we have the answer.

Embracing The Moon: A Witches Guide to Ritual Spellcraft and Shadow Work is one of the most comprehensive books I have read in a quite some time. It contains everything, from rituals and spells to tools and recipes, Herbal, Animal, and Faerie Magick - the list is lengthy. Ms Galenorn has touched bases on just about everything, sharing her personal experiences in her own magickal life to help guide her readers through all the "whys."

Embracing the Moon is the book I wish I'd had when I started; two hundred and ninety one pages of pure knowledge, enlightenment and insight. Along with the easy step by step directions, Ms Galenorn constantly encourages the reader to find what is right for them as an individual. Whatever direction you are following, this is the book for you. It's now in its fifth printing... and I can see why.