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Elves. . .dwarves. . .gnomes. . .frost giants. . .Norse mythology is filled with tales of such supernatural beings, nature spirits, and powerful deities. Many people know that the Norse people were fierce warriors, but did you know that they were powerful magicians as well?

Norse Magic has everything you need to learn in order to begin practicing Norse spirituality. Discover the history and religion of the Vikings, including Norse mythology, seasonal festivals, and magical techniques.

If you are interested in practicing Norse Wicca, you'll learn about the three-fold goddess and the god, as well as how to celebrate the holidays, all from the perspective of Norse Paganism. Discover the secrets of herb magic, cauldron magic, cord magic, elf magic, dwarf magic, and more! These magical techniques are presented in a clear, step-by-step format.

The practice of Norse magic enlists the help of the Asa-Gods, Light Elves and good Dwarves. It elicits aid from dead ancestors and the rulers of the Elements. It is an active magic, reserved for participants, not bystanders. In order to work the magic of this system you must attune yourself to the powers of the Elements, calling upon the Asa-Gods and other supernatural beings. Norse Magic includes complete instructions, exercises, and rituals for this technique.

The Norse pagans were one of the last European societies to convert to Christianity, but their pagan mythology and magic survived and continues to thrive. Norse Magic is your key to the study and practice this powerful and ancient spiritual system.


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Many people are familiar with Greek and Roman mythology. But even though the Norse people remained pagans for centuries after most of Europe had converted to Christianity, very little is generally known of their mythology.

That is one of the reasons I'm glad Llewellyn has published D. J. Conway's Norse Magic. Even if you're not interested in following the path of Norse Paganism, this book helps to correct the lack of information that has been available. Here you will find page after page of the history, mythology, lore and rituals of the Norse. For example, you will find a comprehensive list of over 150 Norse gods, goddesses, supernatural beings, places and things, including a guide to the correct pronunciation of each term.

If you are interested in following the path of Norse Paganism, this book can become your most important resource. Included are rituals for each of the seasonal holidays, including Imbolc, Spring Equinox, Walpurgisnacht, Sonnenwende, Lunasa, Autumn Equinox, and the Feast of the Fallen Warriors. You will also learn about the gods and goddesses from the Norse point of view.

And then there's the magic! You will learn how to cast the magic circle and what magical tools you need. You will learn a wide variety of magics, including herb magic, elf magic, cord magic, and cauldron magic. You'll also discover the secrets of the Norse runes and how to use them for divination.

It is time to make the spiritual history of all cultures easily available for anyone who is interested in learning about them. This book is perfect for anyone who is eager to learn more about the powerful magic and mythology of Norse spirituality.

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  • Paperback: 244 pages
  • Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (September 1, 1990)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0875421377
  • ISBN-13: 978-0875421377
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
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The Norse-adventurous Viking wanderers, daring warriors, worshippers of the Aesir and the Vanir (the Asa-Gods)-these words conjure up shining images of helmet-clad men, huge swords in hand, sailing their dragon-ships over the foaming ocean. Read the first page
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extinguish the northern candle, water mixture lightly, witness this rite, offering for the nature spirits, western candle, southern candle, eastern candle, bless their child, light the yellow candle, blessing incense, threshold between the worlds, time for divination, little incense, smoky topaz, merry part, wine chalice, merry meet, black agate, cauldron waters, ritual area, green candle, blue candle, magical journey, offering bowl, circle clockwise
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars A good start with a failed ending..., February 8, 2005
This review is from: Norse Magic (World Magic Series) (Paperback)
While Conway's idea may have been in the right place, she unfortunatly did not do the required research. I am "Norse Wiccan" but luckily I did not base my Tradition on this book!
(I was forwarned before doing so!)

For those interested in building a Wiccan Tradition that is Norse or Germanic based I suggest the following books:

1) Wiccan: Beliefs and Practices by Gary Cantrell
- Not Norse, but a very good Wicca 101 book to serve as
a blueprint.

2) Witchdom of the True by Edred
- Shows how Gardnerian Wicca has its roots in Traditional
Old English "Wiccecraeft" and the Cults of the Vanir from
Scandinavia who worshiped the "Lord and Lady" (Freyr
and Freyja)as there primary deities. YOU HAVE TO READ
THIS BOOK!!! It's availible from Runa Raven Press:
http://www.runaraven.com/

3) Hammer of the Gods by Swain Wodening
- This is a book Anglo-Saxon Heathenism, but if read the
above book, you see why it is nessesary.

4) Germanic Heathenry: A Pratical Guide by James Hjuka Coulter
- This is the ultimate book on Germanic Paganism. A must
read!

5) Northern Mysteries & Magick by Freya Aswynn
- Aswynn is Asatru but with a Wiccan past, so her stuff
tends to be more on the "Vanic" side. Worth a read.

Using the above books, one can build a "Norse Wiccan" Tradition that is based on the historic folk traditions of Norse/Germanic Paganism, instead of the "fluffy bunny" and "New Age" stuff that Conway does with this book, which is basically a reprint of her Celtic Magic book with the names changed to Norse Gods and Goddesses.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Maybe not as bad as we might think............................, December 22, 2005
By Michael L. Rayborn "isenwulf" (Carpentersville, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norse Magic (World Magic Series) (Paperback)
This is my perspective on this book......

This book is filled with many errors. Here goes:

1. Djinni, Sylphs, and Gnomes are not a part of the Northern Tradition. Sylphs are Greek, Gnomes are Roman, Djinni are Persian. D.J. Conway, you have sinned!

2. Like many Wiccans, she insists on trying to merge Celtic and Germanic holidays. For an example, Samhain and Yule, all though celebrated on different months, represent the same thing. This is because the *growing seasons* for the Celts and the Teutons were different because they were located in different parts of Europe.
Shame on you, D.J. Conway. You have sinned!

3. Some Heathens may feel that "casting a circle" is not a part of Germanic Magic. Not true. This technique is mentioned in Anglo Saxon Manuscripts. See the Travelers Charm Anglo Saxon Magic by Godfrid Storms as well as Leechcraft by Stephen Pollinton. Therefore, this can be forgiven.

4. She made the error of mentioning Earth, Air, Fire, and Water as elements to be called in the corners. This comes from Greco-Roman sources. However, in the Prose Edda (the creation myth), there are five major elements mentioned: Ice (which is North), Fire (which is South) , Earth (which is "in the middle"), as well as Air and Water. The last two are not given any kind of directional qaulities in the creation myth, HOWEVER, the Vanaheim is said to be in the west and it is "watery" and their is a Storm Ent in the shape of an eagle the generates winds in Jotunheim, which is "to the east". She does say that one can opt to use the Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Ice elements and she does alot them in the appropiate directions and even mentioned the dwarves Nordhri, Sudhri, Austri, and Vestri. Therefore, she can be forgiven for this.

5. She mentions the "raising the cone of power". Many Heathens may disagree with this practice....I however, absolutely do not. In anceint germanic times there was a rite called the May Pole Dance in which participants dance around a pole while tying ribbons around it, this is done on "May Day" which is sacred to Freya and Frey. Here is the thing: A) energies ARE being raised, B) this is being done in a circular area and C) there is a pole in the middle. Therefore, if energy was being raised it would in fact form into a cone. This is basic geometry. Once again, this can be forgiven.

6. The last part of the book contains charms and various magics centered around herbs, stones, and metals. In all actuality, I actually didn't see anything that would contradict the practice of witchcraft as it was practiced by our ancestors. She also mentions the elves and the dwarves and there roles in the use of these substances. Don't see any problem there. Witchcraft, as a West Germanic magical practice (and not Wicca) is an ART, not a science. It is totally formless. ::makes a hammer sign:: You have been forgiven, D.J. Conway.

7. She mentions the use of an iron cauldron. This is non-Traditional because in anceint witchcraft it was beleived that iron is offensive to the spirits contained in the plants. This is beleived in alot of different cultures. I would not recommend burning herbs in them, and you may find that it has a distruptive presense when you try to raise power. Actually, this is why a "witch bottle" is used a a source of protection against witchcraft...it has nine nails made of iron inside of it. D.J. Conway, you have sinned!


What we have to consider is that some aspects of Wicca did in fact come from the West Germanic Tradition (like the casting of a circle and the raising of the cone of power as well as the use of metals, herbs, stones, and verbal chants), however it did get altered by ceremonial magic influences (ie the use of athames and the pentacle...but even then their is new evidence pointing to the use of a pentacle in the Northern Tradition, this symbol is found on belt buckles as well as arrangements of rocks in Northern Europe).

I think that this book would of been alot better if she did more research into West Germanic Folklore and covered things such as Familiars/Fetches (which were in fact used), Fith-Fath (or shapeshifting), the traditional use of the besom, hyde-faring (or "astral projection") through the Nine Worlds, Soul Lore, the role of the Dark Master and Scourging.

So really, this book has alot of mistakes. But it isn't totally worthless and has acted as a springboard for Greater Works for many people who are involved in the Northern Tradition.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars This book is AWFUL!, September 19, 2003
By "eccentragedy" (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) - See all my reviews
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This is undoubtedly the worst occult book I have ever read. Unfortunately, it was also my first one. This book is so bad, reading it is counterproductive to your development as a magician.

The rituals that Conway describes are like something out of a movie, and any decent practicioner of the occult arts knows that the real thing is nothing like what you see in movies. Also, Conway claims that the garbage written in this book is similar to what the Norse actually practiced in their time. That is so not true. What she has done is taken a childishly dramatic twist on Wicca, filled in the places for deity names to go with Norse gods and goddesses, and added a little chapter on the runes. There's a rumor going around that this book is the exact same book as her other book, Celtic Magic, but with the names swapped out for Norse ones. And I'm sure that other book is just as terrible as this one.

Reading this book really opened my eyes to the amount of false information that's out there. Conway is just trying to impress readers into buying more of her books and binding people to dogma that she made up herself. Please save a few trees, and your worth as a magician, by not buying this book. If you are/will be a Wiccan/Pagan, there are tons of better books out there, but just as many bogus authors.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Changed MY life!
I don't think this book was an attempt at traditional Nordic religious practices. It heavily mixes the Norse religion with Wicca, and as with most books of this time, is also... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Stonie Williams

3.0 out of 5 stars Norse Magic Review
The book's okay... just don't open it expecting to do Norse Traditional magic from it... as it's more like the Author's take on fitting Norse mythology to the Wiccan Framework of... Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. E. Terry

5.0 out of 5 stars A starting point...
This book is a good starting point for both Wiccans and Heathens because it lays down the frame-work for what the seeker wants out of his or her religious path. Read more
Published on July 17, 2008 by Jose M. Velez

1.0 out of 5 stars More Fluff
From a publisher that specializes in New-Age fluff and fantasy, this book is particularly aggravating for anyone genuinely into the Northern Traditions. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Could have been a Cornerstone for Norse Magick Literature
This is one of the first books many Wiccan beginners seem to be drawn to.I read this book only after reading the heavier Asatru volumes first. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good in a way
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5.0 out of 5 stars My first book of magick
I bought this book years ago and to this day it is the one book that I have had the most success with. Read more
Published on January 23, 2005 by Jason C. Nelson

2.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but not good
Overall, I can't say much beyond what others have written about this book. It's more wiccan than Norse, and any Astaru worshiper would be appalled at how Conway writes. Read more
Published on September 5, 2004 by T. Hoch

1.0 out of 5 stars Run away!!!
I found this book offensive as a pagan. I have no problem with Wicca as a religion, nor with those that admit it when they plaster other people's gods and goddesses onto Wicca... Read more
Published on July 21, 2004 by Z. Walters

1.0 out of 5 stars i'm not wiccan!!
If i wanted a book about wicca, i would have looked for a book titled for wicca. as a learning asatruar, i was looking for true norse works, not wicca. Read more
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