spells
2006-07-07 12:05:10 · 15 answers · asked by Di 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Skip anything published by Llewellyn. There are a small handful of spell books published by other companies, but in most cases, a person is better off learning something about magical theory and general witchcraft practices, and making their own spells that are suited for their exact purposes.
"Real Magic" by Bonewits is good for this, and "Magick" by Aleister Crowley; Starhawk's books are good for tying those principles into Wiccan-style religion, and Victor Anderson's "Etheric Anatomy: The Three Souls & Astral Travel" gives some foundation principles as well.
Buying a spellbook is like getting a recipe book from a foreign culture... unless you've studied it intensively, you may not understand the "shorthand" that a lot of the instructions are in, and the author may assume you're doing things a certain way and not give instructions for that.
2006-07-10 07:30:47 · answer #1 · answered by Elfwreck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found the books by Scott Cunningham and Raven Grimassi to be really good. But if you are wanting to work spells, don't go into them blind. Do spell work and ritual is a serious thing and should not be done with inexperience.
2006-07-07 15:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by lilbitadevil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit the New Age section of Barnes and Noble or Waldenbooks(suggest FIRST find out what your craft preferences are i.e. Wicca, Dark or whatever, then using the web for more resources and information). BTW, there are only a FEW forms of witchcraft that are 'evil'. Most of it is NOT. or you may IM me...
2006-07-07 13:28:55 · answer #3 · answered by girl next door 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the Element Encyclopedia of 5000 spells and I gather spells from www.bewtichingways.com, search Barnes and Noble for spell books and browse new age stores.
2006-07-09 19:30:35 · answer #4 · answered by cosmogirl0385 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells. Haven't read it myself, but the cover looks interesting.
2006-07-07 12:09:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scott Cunningham's books are very good as an introduction to Wicca. They give good background, and solid advice.
I would stay away from LaVey...it's a fake, commercialized version of satanism. Despite what Hollywood tells us, Wicca has NOTHING to do with Wicca.
2006-07-07 15:12:03 · answer #6 · answered by tyrsson58 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Satanic Witch, or, When Virtue Fails; by Anton LaVey. Essential reading for any young lady who wants to move ahead and be a real woman AND a witch.
2006-07-07 14:18:56 · answer #7 · answered by kennethleemcdaniel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Positive Spellcraft for Life
2006-07-08 13:36:30 · answer #8 · answered by Sage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The too best I can remember are "The Golden Bough" and "Drawing Down the Moon".
Both are classics in the field, although offhand I can't recall the authors. A quick google search should tell you though.
Good luck.
2006-07-07 16:23:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
effective spells cant be bought, you make them yourself. they come from you, they address exactly what you need, they have your energy poured into them, so you will get better results. if you still insist on buying one, steer clear of buckland and ravenwolf.
You'd be better off steering clear of Wicca altogether and finding someone to teach you traditional witchcraft.
for more info feel free to email me
2006-07-10 20:41:11 · answer #10 · answered by Helen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋