Magical Herbalism: The Secret Craft of the Wise

Magical Herbalism: The Secret Craft of the Wise

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Natural magic utilizes the world around us for magical purposes. Herbs are one of the most important tools for natural magic, and the best introduction to this system is found in Scott Cunningham's "Magical Herbalism.
"This book presents a complete system of magic using herbs. You will learn the theory of magic and the tools you'll need. Then you'll get countless technique...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published November 8th 1982 by Llewellyn Publications (first published 1982)
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Steve Cran
Scott Cunningham is one of the foremost experts on Wicca and traditional witchcraft. Everything he wrote about he either used and was successful with or he researched very thoroughly.



Magical Herbalism is a book about the magical usage of herbs. The first chapter explains the use of a magic knife your altar and your candles. THe books tells you how to consecrate your knife for magical and sacred use. And when working with herbs for the sake of certain outcomes he tells you which colors to use for...more
T.L. Cooper
Magical Herbalism by Scott Cunningham explores the use of herbs in magic and wicca, but more than that he demystifies the origins of of our common beliefs regarding the effectiveness of certain herbs. Cunningham explains how to gather herbs and avoid poisons in the process. He explains the effectiveness and general acceptance of herbal use in magic. He lists a variety of herbs including their properties and what magic they are most useful in performing. He even gives guided instructions for plan...more
Fyn Alexander
I love this book. I have been using it for years and now my daughter uses it. Great little compendium of information.
Leanne Reynolds
there was a lot of useful information
but there seemed to be more about oils than the actual herbs
it was just not what i was looking for
Trysta
Jan 12, 2009 Trysta is currently reading it
This book was given to me by my friend, Todd and contains some very interesting insights.
Patricia
Great book for deepening one's craft as a witch/ChristoPagan/Wizard/Mage/Magician.
Faeryl
Jul 12, 2012 Faeryl rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone
A handy reference guide for anyone practicing Wicca.
Nicole
My book is the newer edition printed in 2008.
April White-perkins
Dec 24, 2012 April White-perkins marked it as to-read
I miss you Scott !
Jamie Holloway
Informative book with great rituals.
Janine
Someone I regard due to his books being top quality. Although I thought there was a lack of herbs as well I know to be useful.

But excellent book
Angelleesa
Just brilliant, great for a quick reference book. Well written and some really juicy bits of knowledge.
Gwyndyllyn
Good...solid...nothing too complex. A decent introductory text for wort-cunning.
Brenda Jenkins Kleager
Decent reference
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Magical Herbalism: The Secret Craft of the Wise (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)
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Scott Douglas Cunningham was the author of dozens of popular books on Wicca and various other alternative religious subjects. Today the name Cunningham is synonymous with natural magic and the magical community. He is recognized today as one of the most influential and revolutionary authors in the field of natural magic.

Scott Cunningham was born at the William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michi...more
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