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ae «\ we BOOK OF FROM THE MAKERS OF Bagg aw S Rete woke OR GEE omer Ppera eae tomes Bacchi oe om i z BOGS crebatyg ‘a ea etee 3 RRA Si ned He tte : ye caps geste) a f= > ‘ iy. 9% Seg PE 8G ome Behe INTERIORA 44) PRET vost a ; : : fs laser Si c= ; war —., Bonin daflded hasten . Keer rept Ap ttl teat = A Se tp bpd herein (aid Seren Same UP et Ky + 7 7 me) | ate 2 Fe ran ya ba Sut re ent eS iy , Sopa, hag fig cr ana Gaeia eee. Demet ee ea pias ane anys wy. RY ge RE yye Sea ba a eee RRR 8 EY FRASER = AE Bem - a fax 0s owe spa i tio za Have you ever wanted to make magic? Spellcraft is a mysterious and mystical art form, but with preparation and dedication, you can learn and experience it. To get started, you need to understand its history, from the beliefs and texts of its earliest practitioners to the magical theory that has grown out of them over centuries of practise. In this Book of Spells, you'll discover some of the world’s” oldest magical texts and. how they were used, learn how to plan and assemble the ingredients you need, explore the figures and festivals that can help to energise your spells, and get started with casting them. We encourage you to take the time to explore the history and theory of magic — before diving straight into casting spells. Like everything, © the more you know and the more you practise, the better at it you'll be. Spellcraft isn’t something that should be rushed. In this book you'll find areas where you can keep _a journal of your experiences casting the spells provided, so you can learn more about how they’re affected by the ~ “day, date, zodiac season, phase of the Moon and more. Your experience of spellcraft is unique to you, and only you can truly divine, and define, what you can achieve © with it. se a a Seay eens Bendy eeeeting fy meinem Gypcianang, gece Gacecany) peeing, Sraetaing qrencang fetes gicaiiing erentnn eteeenn ene eae ae) . : ‘ i + 7 | e 1} * . ° 7 ih ae h o 3 ee oe ose ee oe) oe oe eee ae This bookazine is printed on recycled paper. It’s important that we care about our planet and make a difference where we can, for us and every generation that follows. BOOK OF Future PLC Richmond House, 33 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 GEZ Editorial Editor April Madden Designer Laurie Newman Editorial Director Jon White Senior Art Editor Andy Downes Contributors Briony Duguid, Madelene King, Daniel Pee! 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FUTURE Future ple isa public Chief executive Zillah Byng-Thorne company quoted on the Non-executive chairman Richard Huntingford London Stock Exchange Chief financiel officer Penny Ladkin-Brand (symbol: FUTR) wwwfutureple.com Tel +44 (0)1225 442.244 x History A 10 Magic words 12 ~=©Magical thinking 20 #8©‘Varieties of magic 28 = The Atharvaveda 30 Greek Magical Papyri 32 ‘The Emeralo Tablet 34 Jfermes Trismegistus and the Hfermetica 36 ~=—s Cyprianus and the Black Books 38 «©The Merseberg Charms 40 Anglo-Saxon metrical charms The Carmina Gaodelica Making magic The four elements ‘The lore of earth ‘The lore of air ‘The lore of fire ‘The lore of water The magic of the stars Full Moon, esbats and magic Gods, saints ano spellcraft Building a spell The Wheel of the Year Yule Tmbole Ostara Beltane Litha ‘Lugbnasaob Mabon Sambain Ie 92 94 96 98 100 102 104 106 108 110 “Practise ~< Witchcraft’s most magical tools Ibo Casting a circle r Spells for luck ano fortune Spell for increasing wealth Spell for luck. and confidence Spell for success in life Spells for love Spell for walking in beauty Spell for blessing a new relationship Spell for success in a continuing relationship 124 126 Jtealth and healing —— spells Spell for maintaining g000 health Spell for healing a mild ailment ‘ Spell for bealing i ye the Earth Spells for protection Spell for self protection Spell for protecting others Spell for protecting the home ‘:Book of Spells:: Varieties of magic The Atharvaveda Greek Magical Papyri The Emerald Tablet termes Trismegistus and the Ftermetica Cyprianus ano the Black Books The Merseberg Charms Anglo-Saxon metrical charms co 10 Magic words a@ 2 Magical thinking . rene > e 3 3 i athe Incantations, charms and ; © . “A spells are most famously t =e Prey : fe "In the Middle East, incantation used by witches, wizards o ; + at Soke bowls of late antiquity were and fairies to bewitch, ¢ 7 . ener a te ‘i buried upturned, with spiralling curse and grant wishes : - : , ' . : incantations inscribed inside . to capture demons, as a form of protective magic ey) eee | ee a a