Magic Witchcraft Religion

The “evil eye” is rich with cultural anecdotes and traditions, mystical lore, and modern concepts. This book takes a deep dive into the origins of the evil eye, from ancient Egyptian practices to those found in ancient Greece and Rome. Most people are unaware that the world’s major monotheistic religions are replete with references to the evil eye.

Mesopotamian Witchcraft Unveiled: Rituals, Sigils, and the Power of Ancient Magic by Thaddeus Shade is an in-depth exploration of one of the earliest and most powerful magical traditions known to humankind. This comprehensive book takes readers on a mystical journey into the heart of Mesopotamian spirituality, revealing the esoteric practices, symbols, and ancient spells that shaped the magical life of the region’s powerful civilizations—Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria.

Summer Donovan thinks paying her way through her expensive private college is her biggest problem. She’s about to find out how wrong she is. Because when the president of the most exclusive sorority on campus goes off the rails and bullies her, Summer defends herself with something she never knew she had. Magic. It turns out she’s a witch. But that’s only the start of the surprises in store for her. Soon after her magical breakthrough, Summer learns she’s destined to attend Elementals Academy—an exclusive school dedicated to witches descended from the Greek gods.

Shadow magick occupies a critical but often misunderstood role in the rich history of witchcraft. This book explores topics such as the ethical use of animal parts and bones, blood magick, dark-moon energy, and other rarely discussed aspects of witchcraft. With a focus on ethically sourcing materials and suggestions for plant-based substitutions, author Kate Freuler provides much-needed information and hands-on techniques to help you strengthen your witchcraft practice, connect to nature, protect yourself (and your kith and kin), and know yourself in a deep way.

Discover the ancient lore, household techniques, and spiritual wisdom that will help turn every day into a time of magic, respect for all, and love of the goddess. Wheel of the Year takes you on a month-by-month journey of discovery through seasonal aspects of Paganism practiced both in recent and ancient times.

Mystery writer Kimberly Sawyer lives alone and likes it that way. But when she is threatened by a hooded figure, and a blood-red rose with a needle thrust into its heart is left on her doorstep, she knows she needs protection. So it seems like perfect timing when Napa Valley vineyard owner Darius Cavenaugh returns to Kimberly's life, offering help and a place to stay. But how did he know she needed him? Was it the deep, intuitive intimacy of a soulmate... or was it witchcraft?

The four elements are the pillars that uphold the manifest world and anchor spirit to matter. They are associated with a wide range of spiritual entities, from small elementals to divine beings. This book explores the consciousness of the elements, which provides a system of understanding that supports most of the magic of the West and paganism. The use of the elements in a wide range of systems and practices will be examined. Much has been written about the four elements already; this book offers new teachings for newcomers and long-time practitioners alike.

Interest in Wicca, witchcraft, and magic has increased exponentially over the past few decades. It is estimated that there are over one million practicing Wiccans around the world today. This is good news, since Wicca teaches us to appreciate the Earth, with a focus on balance and harmony with nature, and a recognition of the magical power inherent in the universe as well as in ourselves. Wicca for Beginners, by best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain, was created as an entry point for anyone seeking information about this fascinating religion.

If you have ever wondered about the mystical qualities that exist within you, this is the perfect beginners' guide to everyday rituals and spellcasting. Practical Magic for Beginners is a simple yet extensive reference that teaches you about conscious conjuring using a wide range of tools, techniques, disciplines, and elements. Whether you're interested in chakras, astrology, talismans, dreams, or anything in between, you'll find what you're looking for.

Gabriel would be the most powerful mage in the universe...if he were in the right universe. That's why the goddess of luck has sent him into a fantasy world to help the last of her followers. Now, he will use his power to manipulate minds and magic to help an orcish shield knight, a cunning dragoness archer, and an elven healer create the most powerful guild of adventurers this world had ever seen.

Brigid—mother, daughter, healer, bard, warrior, fire goddess, goddess of the oak, animals, and magic. Brigid of the spring, her festival Imbolc, oversees fertility of all kinds. Brigid is many things to many people. In this enticing book, Courtney Weber offers up a wide-ranging exposition and celebration of all things Brigid, who is arguably the most popular figure in Celtic mythology and religion. Meet Brigid in her various incarnations—Celtic Pagan Goddess, Christian Saint, and Voudon Loa.

Delve deeper into the history of the witches. Find out what it means to be a Witch as you look at some of the lighter - and darker - times in witchcraft's past. Become entranced by the true spirit of the witches as you discover that the world of witchcraft is not dead. It is alive and it is thriving. With spells and solutions to numerous predicaments, requirements, and problems, you are going to learn how to become comfortable with witchcraft.

Melissa Cynova, best-selling author of Kitchen Table Tarot, provides a magic starter kit that is perfect for beginners. In her down-to-earth, no-nonsense style, Melissa shows how to use magic in dozens of different ways to help make positive improvements in your life and in your community. You will discover how to set intentions and goals, how to safely work with magical energies, and how to work magic for love, luck, prosperity, protection, blessings, and much more.

The Witching Hour shows you how to use the right tools, materials, and techniques for powders and spells that work. Explore the secrets of fluid condensers, beeswax, and the planets. Create your own conjuring bags and sachets. Discover how to work with powders, herbs, and magical timing with more than 100 recipes and formulas for a variety of purposes. Awaken the depths of your personal power and perform your magic with courage and confidence. This book shows you how to transform yourself and your world with the application of essential skills and true intent.

If you want to study Paganism in more detail, this book is the place to start. Based on a course in Paganism that the authors have taught for more than a decade, it is full of exercises, meditations, and discussion questions for group or individual study. This book presents the basic fundamentals of Paganism. It explores what Pagans are like; how the Pagan sacred year is arranged; what Pagans do in ritual; what magick is; and what Pagans believe about God, worship, human nature, and ethics.

When the ley lines - the orderly rivers of magical energy that circle the globe - went wild, chaos ensued. Magic hid in the shadows for hundreds of years, but then a secret order took control of one of the world's largest religions. Their goal is to rule the world, and the first step is to control the ley lines and magic users. I didn't escape the Illuminati just to become a slave to the Knights Magica. If they want me, they're going to have a fight on their hands.

Witchcraft has been used for centuries to get people what they want. White magic can be a powerful tool that can bring about desired realities for those who practice the craft. This spells bundle teaches you beginner spells that will bring more luck, good fortune, love, and success to you.

Scott Cunningham's classic introduction to Wicca is about how to live life magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with nature. It is a book of sense and common sense, not only about magick but also about religion and one of the most critical issues of today: how to achieve the much-needed and wholesome relationship with our Earth. Cunningham presents Wicca as it is today: a gentle, Earth-oriented religion dedicated to the Goddess and God. Wicca also includes Cunningham's own Book of Shadows.

You are in luck. This book will teach you everything you need to know about Celtic magic and much more. Nature can be a very powerful ally in magic. Since ancient times, Celts have known how to unlock the secrets of this world and the realm beyond it. With the help of their magic, you can learn to do the same.

The Temple of Hekate is a vibrant and exciting collection of modern rituals and practices exploring the mysteries of the Goddess Hekate. In this book, Tara Sanchez draws together her knowledge of ancient practices and literature, merging it with her personal experiences and ideas.