Dimensions
188 x 233 x 17mm
This beautiful, insightful compendium is the ultimate guide to herbal magic. Covering magical tools,growing and gathering herbs and spell-casting, discover more than 50 enchanting herbs,fruits and flowers (including their elements, deities, magical and healing properties), along withspells, kitchen witchery and more. The first chapters detail herbal mythology and magical theory andtools, plus different types of magic (including black and white, using charm bags and long-term spells),and ways of working, either alone or as part of a coven. Next, discover how to grow and storemagical herbs, and the importance of the moon phases when planting and harvesting them. The FiftyMajor Magical Herbs chapter lists herbs and their uses and includes the element they areassociated with and a simple spell for each herb. ‘Herbs and Foods in Rituals' explains how herbs are used in coven rituals, including the ‘cakes and ale' ritual of breaking herbal bread, and the spells section, arranged by theme, has spells for love and fertility,spells for prosperity, moving home, finding a job, friendship, health, wisdom and more. Silja also explains how to go about writing your own herbal spells, along with magical correspondenceson suitable timing, colours and crystals for specific herbs. You will also discover how to keep track ofthe spells you have performed and how to know if they have worked.
