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Following on from the hugely successful Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, comes the next bumper encyclopedia celebrating all facets of witchcraft. This definite book is the most comprehensive, authoritative and entertaining guide you'll ever find on the mythology, folklore and traditions of magic.In this mammoth magical treasure trove, Judika Illes explores the history, folklore, spirituality, and mythology of witchcraft. A feast of facts and curiosities, rooted in magical and spiritual traditions, from all over the world, there are recipes from the witch's cauldron, magical sacred dates, and methods of witches' flights. Discover how witchcraft has inspired popular culture from Shakespeare to Harry Potter, and how witches have suffered persecution and death in centuries past.Packed full of amazing facts, bizarre information and fascinating stories, you will also be introduced to mythic witches, modern witches, sacred goddess witches, even demon witches, male and female witches, and witches from all over the globe.Ideal for both the dedicated follower and casual reader, as a perfect gift for yourself or someone else to treasure, this definitive encyclopedia is essential reading for anyone interested in folklore, mythology and magic.

Spirits permeate our culture. We flatter a woman by calling her a goddess, a man by calling him an "Adonis." Describe being stuck in an elevator as "hell," and you've just evoked Hel, the Norse guardian of the realm of death. "Nemesis" is named for the Greek goddess of justice and vengeance. An aphrodisiac evokes the power of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and sex. And "frickin'" is not a substitute for a stronger obscenity, it's the name of another Norse goddess spelled Frika.There are spirits in pop culture, too, like Neil Gaiman's "American Gods", in Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings", "The Ring" series of horror movies, in Bob Dylan's "Isis", Fleetwood Mac's hit "Rhiannon", and Shocking Blue's "Venus in Blue Jeans". Even in prison, inmates tattoo Our Lady of Guadalupe on their backs, because no one would stick a knife into Our Lady, would they? Spirits permeate every corner of our culture, and the "Encyclopedia of Spirits" explains who they are and how we can persuade them to help us land a job, find our true love, conceive a child, protect our distant loved ones, or heal our ailments.

Judika Illes, author of the popular "Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells" and "Encyclopedia of Spirits" now explores the world of saints and the miraculous powers they have to help us when we need it most. Despite popular belief, saints do not come just from the Christian tradition, but from all walks of life and all spiritual traditions, and are active, supernatural beings that can offer both physical assistance and spiritual guidance. If you are desperate, if an illness cannot be cured by conventional methods or even diagnosed, if your problems seem insurmountable, if you cannot find employment, true love, or bear a child, the saints exist to provide help. For example: Saint Anthony helps those who have lost their job, Saint Helena helps those having relationship problems, and Jizo is a Japanese Buddhist saint known for protecting mothers and children. This will be an easy-to-use guide to the saints and how you can access them at any time for anything you need.

Updated Anniversary Edition features an inspiring new preface from Judika to celebrate 20 years of this magical reference book. The definitive magic reference book for Witches, Wiccans and all devotees of the magical arts. This is the real version of the archetypal master spell book of fantasy that has a place in our collective imagination. The spell book also contains a brief history of and basic precepts of magic, plus material about the tools of Witchcraft.Sales Handles:• Today there are many books of spells for specific needs and occasions for the practising Wiccan/witch, but no comprehensive and inclusive magic reference book exists.• This is the magical equivalent of a prize and inspirational cookbook: nothing is too basic to be explained and yet sophisticated tastes as well as emergency situations are catered for.• The book goes beyond merely the Wiccan tradition to include a multitude of eastern and western magical traditions whilst fulfilling the archetypal fantasy of the grand grimoire (master spell book).• From Merlin and Grimm’s fairytales, to Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Disney’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice, plus countless other fantasy stories, the master spell book has a place in our collective imagination. This book is that fantasy made real.

A year-long collection of witchcraft spells and rituals for harnessing the magical power of each day from the author of the Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells.We all could use a little magic in our daily lives. But while the year is filled with mystical dates, we don’t always know when and how to celebrate them. By knowing and preparing for these special days we can use their inherent power to change our lives.This comprehensive book of shadows is a perpetual calendar focused on days of spiritual and magical significance. April 30th for example, is perfect for spellcasting—especially spells for love, romance, fertility, and prosperity. Judika Illes teaches you how to create rituals and cast spells, provides recipes for potions, and offers advice on creating feasts to honor sacred beings.While the most spiritually significant power dates of the year are Midsummer’s Eve, Halloween/Samhain, and New Year’s, opportunities to use rituals and spells for the most popular goals—love, prosperity, fertility, healing, and protection—occur every week. Illes offers guidance on when to perform a spell—whether it’s best to conjure now or to wait for a special power date later in the year.Daily Magic is a spiritual daily calendar and modern grimoire that give us the power and the tools we need to take control of our destiny!This comprehensive book of shadows includes:A Perpetual Calendar of Spells: Discover the magical significance of all 365 days of the year, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to manifest your desires.Modern Folk Magic: Learn when and how to perform rituals for love, prosperity, fertility, healing, and protection, blending ancient wisdom with contemporary practice.Easy-to-Follow Rituals: From simple daily observances to recipes for potions and feasts to honor sacred beings, find clear guidance for your spiritual journey.Expert Magical Timing: Authored by Judika Illes, this guide teaches you whether it’s best to conjure now or wait for a more powerful date later in the year.

“Brims with magic that is accessible to everyone; magic that works regardless of one’s level of experience or background.”—Mat Auryn, author of Psychic WitchPure Magic is one of those rare works of modern-day witchcraft that has already become a classic. First published twenty-years ago, the book has become an essential resource for beginners and experienced devotees of the magical arts. Written by one of today’s most trusted and beloved teachers and writers on magic and witchcraft, Pure Magic offers:an introduction to the essentials of magic,a complete glossary of psychic and magical terminology,a primer on the four elements,a survey of magical supplies (including minerals and botanicals),and a compendium of spells for any situation.Also included is guidance on how and where to practice magic; how to rightly use words of power; and how to cleanse, protect, and enhance your magical self.This new Weiser Classics edition includes a foreword by Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch and a new preface by the author. This book was previously published as The Big Book of Practical Spells.

“Witches: A Compendium maps the landscape of witchcraft and occult practices, past and present. Within these pages, you’ll find clear descriptions of magical practices and tools, animal familiars, inspirational witch figures . . . and even witch-related sites around the world to star on your Google Maps. This book will serve as reference, guide, and inspiration to anyone curious about the magical arts.”—from the foreword by Frances F. DennyWitches explores what a witch is and the different ways to be one. Judika Illes presents the history, mysteries, and diverse natures of witches from around the world. Featuring a who’s who ranging from famous—or infamous—historical witches such as Tituba, Sybil Leek, Aleister Crowley, Isobel Gowdie, and Countess Erzsebet Báthory (widely known as the Blood Countess) to popular literary, cinematic, and TV witches such as Endora, the Scarlet Witch, Melisandre, Storm, Agatha Harkness, and the Wicked Witch of the West, Witches also offers travel tips for witches and a guide to the tools of the trade such as brooms, wands, cauldrons, and mirrors.This celebration of witches and witchcraft also features:Sacred witches such as Baba Yaga, Lilith, Isis, Hekate, Diana, Circe, and Yemaya Familiars and creatures closely associated with witchcraft including cats, bats, crows, owls, and foxes Art witches like Moina Mathers, Vali Myers, Rosaleen Norton, Leonora Carrington, and Cameron Different schools of witchcraft including green witchery, kitchen witchery, Wicca, and Hekatean Witchcraft The various things witches do from divination to spirit working to spell-casting

From the beloved author of Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells comes a powerful deck of thirty-six cards for magical protection.  The world may be filled with dangers, but it is also filled with ancient and powerful forces that serve as antidotes and protective devices. These magical forces include crystals, herbs, amulets, sacred beings, and even colors and numbers. Magic spells enable us to harness these forces for our own benefit. Let these cards guide you toward safety, security, and embracing your own personal power.  For successful spellcasting, as you cast your spells, visualize their success. Imagine yourself strong, happy, and safe, your goals realized. For those new to the art of spellcasting, further information can be found in Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting, also by Judika Illes.  Protection Spells: 36 Cards for Magical Self-Defense is the perfect deck to tuck in a purse or pocket and makes a great gift.