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The Enchanted Cat: Feline Fascinations, Spells and Magick
From the temples of ancient Egypt to the homes of modern Witches, cats have long been associated with magick and mystery. Examining cat mythology and folklore from around the world and sprinkled with enchanting cat quotes from famous feline admirers throughout the ages, The Enchanted Cat is a must-read for any magickal cat fancier. Witches, Pagans, and other magick-minded folks will love the dozens of charms, spells, and meditations included for working with feline power. A naming ceremony, lists of magickal cat names and correspondences, and spells and charms for your cat's collar are just a sampling of the feline-friendly magick inside. Cat astrology, tarot, and even a discussion of feline feng shui make The Enchanted Cat a uniquely magickal exploration of our enduring fascination with the feline mystique. Winner of the 2007 Coalition of Visionary Resources Award for Best Magick/Shamanism Book
192 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Ellen Dugan
77 books504 followersEllen Dugan is the award winning author of over thirty six books and the Witches Tarot. She branched out successfully into paranormal fiction in 2015 with her popular Legacy Of Magick series. Her portfolio of work also includes dozens of articles in the Llewellyn Almanacs and Calendars and 15 non-fiction books. Ellen's non-fiction titles with Llewellyn Worldwide have been translated into over twelve foreign languages. She is a psychic-clairvoyant, and has been a practicing Witch for over thirty-five years.
With over 300K books sold Ellen has a global following. She currently has over twenty published novels, the eleven book Legacy Of Magick series and three other paranormal series: The Gypsy Chronicles, Daughters Of Midnight, and Hemlock Hollow. The first four books in her Legacy Of Magick series were made into audio books with Tantor Audio in 2018.
Ellen was featured on the cover of Witches & Pagans Magazine. She has been interviewed in the studio on KMOV News Channel 4 in St. Louis, done numerous newspaper and radio interviews, and a two hour guest spot on the national syndicated live radio show, Coast to Coast. In 2017 Ellen was also featured in USA TODAY'S HEA column. More information on Ellen's work can be found at www.ellendugan.com on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ellendugan/ or on Facebook www.facebook.com/ellendugan
With over 300K books sold Ellen has a global following. She currently has over twenty published novels, the eleven book Legacy Of Magick series and three other paranormal series: The Gypsy Chronicles, Daughters Of Midnight, and Hemlock Hollow. The first four books in her Legacy Of Magick series were made into audio books with Tantor Audio in 2018.
Ellen was featured on the cover of Witches & Pagans Magazine. She has been interviewed in the studio on KMOV News Channel 4 in St. Louis, done numerous newspaper and radio interviews, and a two hour guest spot on the national syndicated live radio show, Coast to Coast. In 2017 Ellen was also featured in USA TODAY'S HEA column. More information on Ellen's work can be found at www.ellendugan.com on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ellendugan/ or on Facebook www.facebook.com/ellendugan
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June 23, 2023
I've been reading this book with my morning coffee so it's taking me forever to finish but these aren't books you read from cover-to-cover like a fictional novel anyhow. There are some interesting historical stories and tidbits about our kitty companions and ways to incorporate them into spell work. Definitely recommended to cat lovers.
October 3, 2014
Another of Dugan's lovely source books. This one happens to cover the wonder that are our feline companions. The cat as a witch's familiar has been a present theme from the Medieval to the present. Here, Dugan presents the cat as much more than a mere representation of the self.
December 30, 2013
Not a bad book at all. I definitely recommend it to cat-owners. A bonus if you're also fairly spiritual and/or like witchcraft and the occult.
April 9, 2023
The Enchanted Cat: Feline Fascinations, Spells and Magick by Ellen Dugan (who is also the author of the Legacy of Magick fiction series) is a book about cats and their connection to magick. The narrative provies information on cat mythology, folklore and history, as well as a selection of rituals involving cats.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Recommendation: As someone who has three cats, this book was a must for me and will stay in my print collection. I noted a couple of the rituals I would like to add to my practice (or at least try, depending on the cooperation of my cats) and I learned a lot about dieties related to cats and their history. This would make a wonderful gift for the cat loving witch in your life. Obviously, if you have no interest or negative feelings towards magick, this is likely not the book for you.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Recommendation: As someone who has three cats, this book was a must for me and will stay in my print collection. I noted a couple of the rituals I would like to add to my practice (or at least try, depending on the cooperation of my cats) and I learned a lot about dieties related to cats and their history. This would make a wonderful gift for the cat loving witch in your life. Obviously, if you have no interest or negative feelings towards magick, this is likely not the book for you.
April 9, 2023
The Enchanted Cat: Feline Fascinations, Spells and Magick by Ellen Dugan (who is also the author of the Legacy of Magick fiction series) is a book about cats and their connection to magick. The narrative provies information on cat mythology, folklore and history, as well as a selection of rituals involving cats.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Recommendation: As someone who has three cats, this book was a must for me and will stay in my print collection. I noted a couple of the rituals I would like to add to my practice (or at least try, depending on the cooperation of my cats) and I learned a lot about dieties related to cats and their history. This would make a wonderful gift for the cat loving witch in your life. Obviously, if you have no interest or negative feelings towards magick, this is likely not the book for you.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Recommendation: As someone who has three cats, this book was a must for me and will stay in my print collection. I noted a couple of the rituals I would like to add to my practice (or at least try, depending on the cooperation of my cats) and I learned a lot about dieties related to cats and their history. This would make a wonderful gift for the cat loving witch in your life. Obviously, if you have no interest or negative feelings towards magick, this is likely not the book for you.
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August 6, 2019Nezinu, cik ticamas ir autores aprakstītās burvestības un to spēks, taču kaķu maģiskajām spējām mazliet ticu. Diemžēl [vairs] nav ar ko izmēģināt, lai pārliecinātos, vai tās ir reālas. Bija interesanti palasīt. Pastiprināja vēlmi pēc mājdzīvnieka-kaķa tuvākā/tālākā nākotnē.
October 20, 2019
Too short, but very educational.
January 29, 2022
A good book about cat magick, though there wasn't anything I didn't know aside from the spells. I didn't take any stars off though, since this makes a good beginners book.
June 29, 2022
Fun and quick read 🙂
July 5, 2017
Usually whenever you see a "spell-type" book offered by Llewellyn Publications than you know that is truly well backed with knowledgeable writers. My only problem with the company had some freebies on their site a few years such as a quiz and a spell-a-day that that they no longer offered but instead focus on the consumerism of the trade now, which is sad. But that is neither here nor there.
Anyway I found that this this particular book was definitely a good book for those who may be interested in cats, especially if they are of any magick persuasion. It was well-organized, didn't jump all over the place, was easy to understand due to a nice conversational tone and didn't repeat itself to build up the number of pages. At the same time the author is a wonderful encourager to her followers in making their own path to suit their need while including the journal in the back with various functions for the practitioner.
Otherwise the book covers the importance of the cat in the history of magick and folklore, spells for those who may be interested, possible cat names, fun facts, deities with a really small emphasis on the gods and so much more. There are also pages that provide information on feline power animals, gems and plants, cat care for specific situations such as introducing a baby to the family, cat astrology and cat colors.
What I enjoyed the most was the fact that each chapter started off with a sketch drawing of a cat doing various kitty activities as it capture the soul of these precious animals. And the selection of various quotes throughout pertaining again to the claim that cats have made on people who want to capture their essence.
One piece of information that was wrong, though, was the part of the black panther and I don't understand why this seems to be so much of a problem that people can't research it right as I am sure it is right there on the internet. The black panther is not just a jaguar that just happens to live Indonesia. No, no, no!
Black panthers are melanistic forms of both leopards (such as Bagheera) and jaguars. The former live in Africa and Asia including Indonesia while the latter is only found in the New World. Jaguars like to swim, leopards can give or take on swimming.
All in all otherwise a pretty decent book and one that if I was a practitioner I would recommend to those who may be interested in this subject.
Anyway I found that this this particular book was definitely a good book for those who may be interested in cats, especially if they are of any magick persuasion. It was well-organized, didn't jump all over the place, was easy to understand due to a nice conversational tone and didn't repeat itself to build up the number of pages. At the same time the author is a wonderful encourager to her followers in making their own path to suit their need while including the journal in the back with various functions for the practitioner.
Otherwise the book covers the importance of the cat in the history of magick and folklore, spells for those who may be interested, possible cat names, fun facts, deities with a really small emphasis on the gods and so much more. There are also pages that provide information on feline power animals, gems and plants, cat care for specific situations such as introducing a baby to the family, cat astrology and cat colors.
What I enjoyed the most was the fact that each chapter started off with a sketch drawing of a cat doing various kitty activities as it capture the soul of these precious animals. And the selection of various quotes throughout pertaining again to the claim that cats have made on people who want to capture their essence.
One piece of information that was wrong, though, was the part of the black panther and I don't understand why this seems to be so much of a problem that people can't research it right as I am sure it is right there on the internet. The black panther is not just a jaguar that just happens to live Indonesia. No, no, no!
Black panthers are melanistic forms of both leopards (such as Bagheera) and jaguars. The former live in Africa and Asia including Indonesia while the latter is only found in the New World. Jaguars like to swim, leopards can give or take on swimming.
All in all otherwise a pretty decent book and one that if I was a practitioner I would recommend to those who may be interested in this subject.
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December 30, 2011
Ms. Dugan has been a practicing hedgewitch for almost twenty years. Her book is user-friendly and written in an entertaining, conversational tone. The Enchanted Cat is specifically tailored to anyone looking to bring a little cat magic into his or her life or to deepen your relationship with your four-footed friends. I found this book practical and enjoyable and look forward to applying some of the spell work in my own home upon returning from vacation. I highly recommend this book to anyone who doesn't like a stuffy witch read, but wants to gain great knowledge.
May 18, 2009
From the temples of ancient Egypt to the homes of modern Witches, cats have long been associated with magick and mystery. Examining cat mythology and folklore from around the world and sprinkled with enchanting cat quotes from famous feline admirers throughout the ages, The Enchanted Cat is a must-read for any magickal cat fancier.
My first book by Ellen Dugan and I loved it! YOu have cats? You're a witch? Than buy this book. It's awesome!
My first book by Ellen Dugan and I loved it! YOu have cats? You're a witch? Than buy this book. It's awesome!
April 18, 2011
I enjoy this book very much... Since I'm very interest in becoming a pagan and true die-heart Cat lover this will help me a lot...
September 2, 2012
if you really really love cats
then this is a great book for you to get
it explains everything
it also has some neat spells and charms for your cat to keep it safe
and even some that you can do with your cat
then this is a great book for you to get
it explains everything
it also has some neat spells and charms for your cat to keep it safe
and even some that you can do with your cat
August 5, 2018
The Enchanted Cat discusses folklore and superstitions attached to cats. This book discusses breeds, sizes, and colouring in cats in configuration with magick. There are spells that can be done for one's cat or with a cat. It's a fun and silly book.
August 14, 2016
Bought for my sister I read through it before gifting. While containing background history on why felines are considered revered in certain cultures as well as to why many are seen/become familiars -the book didn't hold any warm fuzzies as I've come to anticipate when opening an Ellen Dugan book.
March 10, 2015
Interesting, but about what I expected: A lot of interesting folklore and some insights into the realm of modern cat familiars in the NeoPagan movement. Spells, methods of enchantment and working with becoming close with your cat.
February 18, 2015
This is a really neat book! My fiance gave it to me for Valentine's Day and I really enjoyed it, especially the information about the elemental cats and the astrological signs of your cat.
September 24, 2016
Cute and gentle but not helpful at all
Want to read
January 13, 2019Left off page 24, 1/13/19. So far so good, bit fluffy.
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