The Ritual Magic Workbook: A Practical Course of Self-Initiation

by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki

This is a carefully conceived course of instruction for anyone who wants to practice ceremonial magic, and has been written for students who are not part of a working group. Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki takes the student, month-by-month, through a full year of magical training. She imparts her years of hardearned experience in the clear, accessible, and often humorous style for which she is internationally known. Each month's work is concluded with practical exercises designed to give the student a sound working knowledge of ritual magic. Among the many topics covered are: Constructing and consecrating a temple Meditation and visualization techniques Working in an elemental temple Exploring the Inner World Pathworking the Tree of Life.

Genres: Occult, Spirituality, Magick, Nonfiction, Witchcraft, Magic, Esoterica

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki was a third-generation psychic who has worked with magic since childhood. She studied under W.E. Butler and with him was a founding member of the Servants of the Light School of Occult Science, of which she was Director of Studies.

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book as part of the Servants of the Light course reading list. I actually tried to read it once before and got stuck in all the temple building instructions. On my second try I decided to read it straight through, and I am glad I did. There are some really useful exercises and ritual scripts in the rest of the book. I am glad I gave this book a second try.

[Helga Gonzalez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Chapter 1 to 5. I read and applied in my life them with success. That was the motive to why I mark this books as one that I really appreciate. But the rest of the book make all to complicated and elaborated. Is good information but ritualistic. Be aware that the author said that is a ceremonial practice so that was what she do explain in detail the form and purpose of the rituals.

[Shahna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A gift from my mother.
It used to be hers.

[Edric Unsane · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book (for the most part) if you are new to ritual magic or need a refresher course. The author recommends that the aspirant take time (over a year) learning and practicing the material, which I certainly stand by. The outline of the book and the material it covers seem to be on the up-and-up, although the author believes that the Atlantians had a breeding program whose genetics survive to this day, which is sort of in the realm of "what are you on?" territory. There are most certainly better methods and books for learning ritual magic, and although I wouldn't recommend this title being your first introduction to ritual magic, perhaps it should be if you hit a wall 5...10...or maybe 30 books after you begin learning.

[Alan · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book. Delores is a wonderful teacher & an experienced ritualist. This book contains a great deal about magic & ritual. A must have book for anyone seriously interested in magic.
This book was part of my home work reading when I trained in a lodge.

[Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid primer, if a bit one size fits all approach.

[Jonathan Sykes · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introductory text

[B S]

want to read this book