Author; Sheila Paine The first comprehensive illustrated study of the use of amulets around the world and throughout history• Explores not only the substances and symbolism from which amulets derive, but also the people and objects they protect• Explains the differences between and the purposes of amulets, talismans, charms, and fetishesAll over the world and throughout history amulets have offered protection...
Author; Nigel Pennick An illustrated exploration of the origins and history of amulets, lucky charms, talismans, and mascots• Looks at the age-old spiritual principles, folklore, and esoteric traditions behind the creation of magical objects as well as the use of numbers, colors, sigils, geometric emblems, knots, crosses, pentagrams, and other symbols• Explores hundreds of artifacts, such as hagstones, Norse directional...
Author; Leonard W. King M.A First published in 1896, King presents the cuneiform text of a group of 60 clay tablets inscribed with prayers and religious compositions of a devotional and magical character. These tablets were created by the scribes of Ashurbanipal, King of Assyria, between 669625 b.c., and are currently part of the Kuyunjik collection in the British Museum....
Author: Amy Blackthorn Blackthorn's Protection Magic : A Witch’s Guide to Mental and Physical Self-Defense A hands-on guide to protection magic using essential oils, incense, spells, and potions from a beloved and trusted authority.Blackthorn’s Protection Magic guides readers through the realm of the green witch to a glade filled with options for your protection. Amy Blackthorn discusses spiritual, emotional, and physical...
Author; Claude Lecouteux An extensive study of ancient books of magic and the magical practices preserved in the few surviving grimoires Includes spells, talisman formulations, and secret magical alphabets reproduced from the author’s private collection of grimoires, with instructions for their use Explains the basic principles of medieval magic, including the doctrine of names and the laws of sympathy and...
The Book of Practical Candle Magic: Includes complete instructions on candle-making, anointing, incense and colour symbolism, as well as a selection of candle rituals. Author; Leo Vinci Remember the first time you blew out the candles on your birthday cake and made a wish? That was your first experience of candle magic. Candle magic is a simple but effective magical...