This author delves deeply into the world of metaphysical traditions, holding a lifelong passion for tarot, which forms the bedrock of her practice. Her quest for spiritual wisdom spans astrology, mythology, and various healing and magical traditions from across the globe, with a particular focus on Africa and Asia. A significant portion of her work explores magical and traditional approaches to fertility, drawing upon a vast repository of women's wisdom and celebrating the ingenuity, endurance, and humor of women throughout the ages. She also shares insights into aromatherapy, blending ancient methods with modern understanding of potent plant extracts for therapeutic and ritualistic purposes.
Exploring the diverse history of witches, this book delves into both historical figures like Marie Laveau and Tituba, as well as iconic characters from literature and film, including the Wicked Witch of the West and the Scarlet Witch. It covers sacred figures such as Baba Yaga and Isis, alongside significant events like the Salem Witch trials. Additionally, readers will find practical travel tips and a guide to witchcraft tools. Suitable for all ages, this updated edition serves as a captivating introduction to the world of witches.
"Pure 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."--Amazon summary.
A year-long collection of 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.
"What a fascinating book! From theory to practice, it's all here. . . . This book will be a treasured addition to any magickal library."--Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, author of Grimoire for the Apprentice Practical, inspirational, and comprehensive, The Big Book of Practical Spells is a useful tool and resource for beginners and experienced devotees of the magical arts. Here in one majestic volume is a basic introduction to magic; a psychic glossary; a primer on the four elements, colors, and magical supplies (including minerals and botanicals); and a compendium of spells for any situation you may face. With Judika Illes as your guide, you will learn how to enhance your psychic power, cleanse your aura, protect yourself from malevolent powers, and create and use a wide variety of spells. There are spells for marriage, fertility, pregnancy prevention, babies and children, money, healing, and transitioning to the next life. These are spells that will help make life easier, more productive, and stress free. "Judika Illes underscores the fact that magic is real and available to everyone. As she says: "Magic is your birthright." And there is no negative magic included--nothing harmful to you or anyone else. Now you have no excuse not to use it."--Raymond Buckland, author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
Exploring the mystical world of witches, this comprehensive reference book delves into the magic and power associated with witchcraft. The author, known for previous works on spells and spirits, provides an extensive resource filled with intriguing information, making it a go-to guide for anyone interested in the subject.
Offering practical solutions for everyday challenges, this guide presents 150 spells designed for immediate use. Organized into four sections—Money and Career; Love, Sex, Marriage, and Children; Home; and Trouble—it addresses issues like career slumps, financial woes, and relationship struggles. With a focus on simplicity, the spells utilize common pantry ingredients alongside easily sourced magical oils and botanicals. Blending traditional and contemporary practices, it serves as a handy resource for accessible magic throughout the year.
World-class spell collector, fortune teller, psychicpractitioner, spirit
worker as well as independent scholar, writer, and teacher,Judika Illes offers
acomprehensive encyclopedia of the sacred, helpful mystics, saints, andsages
from a large variety of religious traditions who can, whenvenerated, produce
miracles for the reader.
Enter the World of Spirits!The Encyclopedia of Spirits is a comprehensive and entertaining A to Z of spirits from around this world and the next. Within these pages meet love goddesses and disease demons, guardians of children and guardians of cadavers. Discover Celtic goddesses and goddesses of the Kabbalah, female Buddhas, African Powers, Dragon Ladies, White Ladies, Black Madonnas, the Green Man, the Green Fairy, lots and lots of ghosts, djinn, mermaids, fairies, and more. From the beneficent to the mischievous, working with these spirits can bring good fortune, lasting love, health, fertility, revenge, and relief. Discover:The true identities of over one thousand spirits (as well as their likes and dislikes)How to communicate with specific spirits for your own benefitHow to recognize these spirits when they manifest themselvesThe mythological and historical events associated with specific spiritsThe colors, days, numbers, and astrological signs associated with specific spiritsThe Encyclopedia of Spirits also provides an overview of the role of spirit communication throughout history and a general guide to working with spirits. No matter what your life's problems or desires, this book can guide you to the right spirits who can help fulfill your dreams. For the spiritual adept, the amateur, or the simply curious, the Encyclopedia of Spirits will inform, inspire, and delight.
In The Encyclopedia Of 5,000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts, independent scholar, educator and author of several books of folklore, folkways, and mythology Judika Iles enables the reader to enter the world of folklore, myth and magic with binding spells and banishing spells, spells for love, luck, wealth, and power, as well as spells for spiritual protection, physical healing, and enhanced fertility drawn from Earth's every corner and spanning 5,000 years of magical history.
150 spells to help you find a job, meet your soul mate, protect your home, and deal with many more common (and not so common) predicaments, from the author of the Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells . Many spells and charms can take days or even weeks to complete. In Magic When You Need It, Judika Illes offers a collection of super-powered magic to help you right now. Magic When You Need It can help you with these problems and more.Divided into four Money and Career; Love, Sex, Marriage, and Children; Home; and Trouble, Magic When You Need It offers 150 spells to help you with many common (and not so common) predicaments.Using simple instructions and ingredients that can be found in your pantry, combined with easy to find magical oils and botanicals, Illes blends Old World and modern magic to provide the reader with safe, effective magical remedies for many of life's troubles. Carry this book in your purse, your car, or keep it on your kitchen counter for accessible magic year-round.
