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Have you ever wanted to make magic? Spellcraft is a
mysterious and mystical art form, but with preparation and
dedication, you can learn and experience it. To get
started, you need to understand its history, from the beliefs
and texts of its earliest practitioners to the magical theory
that has grown out of them over centuries of practise. In
this Book of Spells, you'll discover some of the world’s”
oldest magical texts and. how they were used, learn how to
plan and assemble the ingredients you need, explore the
figures and festivals that can help to energise your spells,
and get started with casting them. We encourage you to
take the time to explore the history and theory of magic —
before diving straight into casting spells. Like everything, ©
the more you know and the more you practise, the better
at it you'll be. Spellcraft isn’t something that should be
rushed. In this book you'll find areas where you can keep

_a journal of your experiences casting the spells provided,
so you can learn more about how they’re affected by the ~
“day, date, zodiac season, phase of the Moon and more.
Your experience of spellcraft is unique to you, and only
you can truly divine, and define, what you can achieve ©
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30 Greek Magical Papyri
32 ‘The Emeralo Tablet

34 Jfermes Trismegistus and
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36 ~=—s Cyprianus and the
Black Books

38 «©The Merseberg Charms

40 Anglo-Saxon metrical
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The Carmina Gaodelica

Making magic

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‘The lore of earth

‘The lore of air

‘The lore of fire

‘The lore of water

The magic of the stars
Full Moon, esbats and
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Gods, saints ano spellcraft
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The Wheel of the Year
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Ostara

Beltane

Litha

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Spell for increasing wealth

Spell for luck. and
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Spell for success in life
Spells for love
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Spell for blessing a new
relationship

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Spell for protecting
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