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Forbidden Rites
Your Complete Introduction to Traditional Witchcraft
by Jeanette Ellis her (very, very) long awaited book
Signed copies available at Beltane Bash
"It gives me great pleasure to endorse this book. It manages to be at the same time practical, lucid, helpful, responsible, honest, and at times very moving. I shall certainly get myself a copy."
Prof Ronald Hutton Historical Studies Bristol University.
A leading authority on ancient and medieval paganism and magic, and on the global context of witchcraft beliefs. Author of Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft.
''There are many primers on modern witchcraft available at the moment, but few we would actually recommend to the novice. This is definitely one of the ones we would recommend. Although it is about a specific tradition, it covers all the basics you need to know if you starting on the path of witchcraft. Not only does it do this with knowledge, insight and wisdom, but it does it with interjections of humour; and humour as we have discovered over the years is one of the best teachers. We started by saying that we would recommend this to any novice, but with the humour we have to say that we feel that many witches of longstanding would gain benefit from reading this book'.
Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone
Authors A Witches Bible, A Witches Goddess and Progressive Witchcraft
This very readable book gives a well balanced overview of the writers approach to this particular strand of the Craft. There is much for both the novice and the more experienced practitioner to contemplate, with well structured chapters dealing with a very wide range of subjects. The books extensive nature encourages further research and acts as a spring board for the enquiring mind. A excellent addition to any library, large or small.
Simon Costin
Curator of the Museum of British Folklore
Forbidden Rites deals with the subject of traditional rather than Wiccan Witchcraft, though it can be used by anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of the fascinating subject. It takes the reader on a journey through an initiates period of self assessment, with visualisations, practical work, anecdote, ritual and power control. It teaches the reader about the Goddess, God, the festivals and tools that you will need. It suggests the best way of making them, and details the use of gems, herbs and oils, runes, amulets, familiars and has two magical formularies.
Forbidden Rites is very comprehensive, full of well-researched information and can serve as a reference work when the initiation period has ended. The book is packed with never revealed information, folklore, visualisations, chants, rituals, Runes, Ogham and two magical formularies.
A must for every Witches bookshelf.
If you would like copies ordered from Caduceus can be signed, please print your name clearly.
ISBN 978-1-84694-138-2
624 pages with more than 250 photos and drawings
Size 51/2 x 81/2 inches
Price £19.99
Chapter 1 Witchcraft
Chapter 2 Goddess and God
Chapter 3 Elemental Quarters
Chapter 4 Magical Equipment
Chapter 5 Wheel of the Year
Chapter 6 How a Witchcraft Circle Works
Chapter 7 Gem and Metal Magic
Chapter 8 Herbs and Their Magical Meanings (with formulary)
Chapter 9 Essential Oils and Their Magical Uses (with formulary)
Chapter 10 Charms and Their Meanings
Chapter 11 Esbats and Spells
Chapter 12 Familiars and Spirit Animals
Chapter 13 Self Dedication
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