Spellcasting for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Magical Practice

by Michael Furie

Learn the Fundamental Skills of Magical Practice Explore how to bring love, money, healing, blessings, and more into your life with over seventy simple spells and rituals. This easy-to-use, essential guide provides a comprehensive introduction to magical techniques. Learn the basics of timing, correspondence, discipline, intent, projection, grounding, and more in this practical manual. From candles, crystals, and charms to witch bottles, gems, and cords, you'll study the many forms and tools of magic. You'll even attain knowledge on how to design your own spells in this accessible guide for the beginning witch. Spellcasting for Beginners provides everything you need to know about magical practice with clear, concise instruction. Create a basic altar for solitary practice, experiment with nature-based magic, and discover the many uses of potions, recipes, and natural ingredients for your spells. Your witch's training will be an enjoyable and enlightening experience as you take part in the magical heritage of the craft.
"Michael Furie brings fantastical stories about magic and spells back to reality with this dedicated work aimed at those embarking on the long journey into magical practice."―Raymond Buckland, author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft

Genres: Witchcraft, Spirituality, Occult

264 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2012

Reviews

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

as a fledgling newbie this was helpful, especially the recipes & various spells. one can make poppets, Healing Bottles, charms, wards, candle spells, cords & knots, House-Blessings & rites. a LOT for 233 pages!

[Vicky · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an easy-to-follow book for the neophyte practioner. Michaels directions are well-written so that anyone can follow them, but not just anyone should. As he stresses time and again throughout the book, the casting of spells is something that needs to be approached with preparation and proper precautions. Although he gives multiple directions, it is the intent of the caster that is of utmost importance. One should not use spells to overpower the free will of others or negative energy will return to the caster. He also warns about not mixing magics from different beliefs as some are not compatible with others.

In the book, he gives recipes, easy spells, ingredients and lists of herbs to be used in casting. The spells are basic ones, but the preparations are the same - cleansing, preparation, intent. He goes into the timing of spells, whether the moon is full, new, waxing or waning, as well as day, time of year and more. In addition, he talks about charms, wardings, gems and crystals, poppets, cord and knot magic and more.

Overall, this is a really good book for someone just starting out. It is basic, but at the same time, full of good information that is both understandable and informative. But don't think the book is boring - it's not. This is a good book to read even if you never cast a single spell.

Definitely recommened for the neophyte witch and anyone interested in learning more about spell casting.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing this free ARC.

[Aurore Boréale · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the book, he gives recipes, easy spells, ingredients and lists of herbs to be used in casting. The spells are basic ones, but the preparations are the same - cleansing, preparation, intent. He goes into the timing of spells, whether the moon is full, new, waxing or waning, as well as day, time of year and more. In addition, he talks about charms, wardings, gems and crystals, poppets, cord and knot magic and more.

It's an interesting book, and i have really liked it !
I have learned a lot of new things about magical things

[Zee Malvern · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, it had a fountain of information regarding spell casting and magick at a level that is understandable and accessible for a beginner. Furie gives the reader the tools to create a individualized practice that can best benefit themselves. There is little-no black magick included which is responsible of him. He does include some grey magick but warns it’s affects on the spellcaster and others. The massive amount of meditations and the glossary are two things I could not practice without. I highly recommend this book!

[Carrie (The Butterfly Reader) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is a neat little book. It really explains a lot and in terms I think everyone can grasp without feeling like the author is talking down to you. I'm glad I added this to my little witchy book collection.