I wanted to love Elemental Magic a lot more than I did.
My initial perception that we, as readers, would be *working* on or with actual elemental magic. It's limits, the benefits, the drawbacks- you know a very- in depth- 'Oh, the places we'll go' sort of thing.
A fantastic resource for anyone exploring magic. This book has a wealth of information regarding the principals of elemental magic, including lore, properties of minerals, animals, plants, cycles, and practical uses for personal growth.
There is an eye on staying in harmony with when and how to put t ...more
Elemental Magic: Traditional Practices for Working With The Energies Of The Natural World by Nigel Pennick is a classic text of introduction to and practical application of nature in magical practice. Mr. Pennick’s books can be found in the libraries of both the scholars and those who follow the way ...more
When I read this book, Elemental Magic by Nigel Pennick all I can say is that it is exactly what I felt it would be! My eyes are in a state of excitement as I learn the different types of practices and magical works that are related to the outdoors. It is something I feel speaks to me because I do p ...more
Nigel Pennick is well known and respected for his books on magic and folklore. This is a good book on Earth-based spirituality. It is not, as the title might suggest, about Elemental Spirits.
The book is about natural magic, in his own words, "It is the power of everyday objects and human actions." I ...more
Elemental Magic, a new edition of the earlier book “Natural Magic”, is a good magical primer for anyone interested in the subject. The author is a familiar name in British occultism and certainly very experienced with magic. Within this book there is a great introduction to working with natural ener ...more
I picked this up because I was interested in the subject matter, rather than wanting to follow any of the rituals or practices outlined in the book.
There was a lot of information. Some of it really interesting and some of it didn’t hold my interest at all. I think I was expecting a more in-depth hist ...more
I found this to be a really useful resource for researching magic for my fantasy book. There is a lot of straight forward information and all sorts of useful facts and explanations.
At first I thought it might be a little too basic, but once the basics were explained it became more interesting. I lik ...more
An interesting, informative and well written book that helped to learn something new. I loved the style of writing, the clear explanations and how the book is organised. Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine ...more
A very basic primer on natural magic. Brief reference to attributes of plants, gems, crystals, plants, etc. It is non-theistic so you don't have to believe in any particular deity to access this work. ...more