Llewellyn's Magical Sampler: The Best Articles From the Magical Almanac

by Llewellyn Publications

Raymond Buckland • Scott Cunningham • Silver RavenWolf • Ted Andrews • Don Michael Kraig • Edain McCoy • D.J. Conway • John Michael Greer • Sandra Kynes • Ember Grant • Donald Tyson • Dr. Jonn Mumford  The Best Spells, Rituals, and Ideas from  Llewellyn’s Magical Almanac, a  bestselling magical resource since 1990 Delve into the brilliant minds of the most popular magical writers, and discover powerful tips, techniques, and lore for important esoteric topics. With more than seventy articles organized according to the four elements, this book is an indispensible collection of magical ideas for casual magic users and aficionados alike. Money and Prosperity • Auras and Crystals • Folklore and Faeries • Totems and Sacred Animals • Dreams and Magical Symbols • Runes and Tarot • Ceremonies and Rituals • Spiritual Protection • Psychic Awareness • and Much More  

Genres: Nonfiction, Occult

360 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2015

About the author

Llewellyn George started his publishing company in Portland, Oregon in 1901, concentrating Astrological books and annuals. In 1961, Carl L. Weschcke of St. Paul, Minnesota purchased the company and relocated it to the Midwest.

Llewellyn is the world’s oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit.

Reviews

[Kate Lessard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great taste test if you are interest in modern New Age religion but really don't know where to start. It holds a collection of some of the Magical Almanac's best articles from a host of great authors. If you like this, you will certainly enjoy their yearly Magical Almanac.

[Narariel · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting collection of articles, I felt their selection and organization was a bit random, with seemingly abrupt changes at times. Most of the information was good and the articles themselves were well-written.

[Another Steph · Rating 3 out of 5]

Doing some research for a documentary and found this an interesting introduction to magic. The essays/articles focus on a wide range of topics and although I didn't enjoy every single article, it definitely offered a lot of insight and I learned a lot. It was a good place to start research.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is exactly what its title says it is - a 'Magical Sampler'. Llewellyn have long been associated with all things magical, and in this title they have brought together a sampling of the very best articles from their publication, the Magical Almanac. These selections were made from a twenty-five year history of the Almanac. The big names of the magical arts are here - Raymond Buckland, Scott Cunningham, Silver Ravenwolf, along with lesser-known writers on the subject.

This book would be a good introduction to the mind, body, spirit work of the modern practitioner. The contents are divided into four sections - Earth. Air. Fire. Water. - and include articles on divination and meditation, health and healing, and personal power, to name just a few. You will find instruction for simple rituals, natural remedies, and various types of divination. Dip in and out as you please. Each article is short (nothing over ten pages), specific and focussed. Whether you call it witchcraft, paganism or spiritual practice, this book is a wealth of knowledge, presented in an engaging way.