Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #25611 in Books
• Published on: 1999-01-01
• Binding: Paperback
• 184 pages

Synopsis
Did you know...that the thickness of the layers in a locally grown onion will indicate the severity of the coming winter? Magic is all around us in stones, flowers, starts, the dawn wind and the sunset cloud. All we need is the ability to see it, understand it, and apply it. Magic works because of nature's laws, not in spite of them and Doreen Valiente shows how to practice the age-old white magic which has been familiar to the Wise Ones for centuries. This book helps you tap the magic of: herbs and flowers; amulets and talismans; Water, Air, Earth, and Fire; card reading; numbers and colours; weather predicting; love relationships; dreams; birds and animals; traditional Spells; and much more. Magic is meant to help people and "Natural Magic", essentially a practical treatise revealing the magic inherent in human life and nature, shows that magic can be for everyone. Both those who are new to the practice of magic and those with experience will find it to be delightful reading and an informative handbook for use in daily life.

Customer Reviews

Lovely introduction
This is a lovely introduction to natural magic for people who are starting to explore witchcraft and paganism in general. It is always good to have a basic understanding of a number of practices, rather than trying out just one and this book will give the beginner a gentle introduction to various such ideas and practices. It is very much a beginners entry level book and as such would suit complete beginners as it is written in a gentle style typical of Doreen Valiente, it will also be easy to follow even for those slightly fearful of taking those first steps.

Classic
If I had to recommend one book to a person starting on the neo-wiccan path it would be this one. A wonderful collection of wisdom and information that should not be missed.

Instant grounding
I first came across this book in my local library. It summed up everything I had felt and known for years about my spirituality. It is totally accessible and doesn't bog the reader down in heavy doctrine. The theory can come later. It is a perfect introduction to natural magic in the world around us and which can be used on a day to day basis as much of the thought can slip easily into your everyday life. If you have always felt at one with the earth, buy this!