The Element Encyclopaedia of 5000 Spells
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I bought this book quite a while ago because I was attracted to how many spells there are in it. The author has collected a diverse range of spells from various cultures and traditions. the spells are arranged by topic (each with an introduction) and there are a variety of different spells (though not all of them are practical or advisable).
There are other sections in the book to complement the collection of spells - the author's introduction is an interesting read and there are tables showing things such as colour associations. The book also has instructions for making the various oils mentioned in the spells and a list of possible ingredients including their latin names.
I have to admit I've never used a spell from the book "as is" because of my personal belief in making each one individual to the situation. However I find the book incredibly useful for inspiration and would definitely recommend it if you're curious to find out about different spells.
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Value for money
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Is there anything this book does not cover, it is so big and with such an array of spells. You could cast a spell a day and it would take you years to get through them all. Splendid and worthy of anyone wishing to undertake the arts of this nature.
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Excellent
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Probably the most comprehensive occult book I have ever read. Despite the name of the text, it deals with far more than spells; also having background into the various spirits the spells will deal with and the basics and history of practising magic. Great for the beginner or advanced witch.
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Wow...
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I brought this book a few years back when I was new to the Craft, and although in honesty about 40% of the spells written therein I would never use (simply because they go against the Wiccan Crede), this is definitely a book for your collection! It escapes some of the fanciness of 'spell books' and leaps straight into the hard core facts and spells. However, do be careful if you try some of the heavier stuff - the book is good enough to point out to you that certain herbs/ingredients are harmful... but check your ingredients before you cast!!
Definatley one for the connection, five stars! :)
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What a great read!
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As the other reviews have stated, this is a book to be read.
It's got all the spells you'd expect, and some you don't. While some of them may get you arrested (there is no way I am going to a cemetery on the night of a full moon, stripping and galloping around on an oleander branch) others make sense. I particularly like spell for getting a lover back that has a time limit - if he's not back in 27 days move on!
Do the spells work? That depends on all kinds of things. This kind of book gives you the framework, what you build over it is down to you.
Happy reading!
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