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Llewellyn’s Magical Almanac Annual
Llewellyn's 2014 Magical Almanac: Practical Magic for Everyday Living
Llewellyn's Magical Almanac has been inspiring all levels of magical practitioners for over twenty years. Filled with practical spells, rituals, and fresh ideas, you'll find new ways to deepen your craft and enhance everyday life.
This edition features compelling articles, grouped by element, on solar power and the home, carnival magic, recycling and refurbishing, enlightened eats, emergency healing, faery offerings and shrines, folk clothing, alcohol and the gods, soap magic, animism, transforming negativity, and other magical topics.
Also included is a handy calendar section-- shaded for easy "flip to" reference--featuring world festivals, holidays, and 2014 Sabbats. You'll also find astrological info, plus incense and color correspondences, to empower your magical work.
This edition features compelling articles, grouped by element, on solar power and the home, carnival magic, recycling and refurbishing, enlightened eats, emergency healing, faery offerings and shrines, folk clothing, alcohol and the gods, soap magic, animism, transforming negativity, and other magical topics.
Also included is a handy calendar section-- shaded for easy "flip to" reference--featuring world festivals, holidays, and 2014 Sabbats. You'll also find astrological info, plus incense and color correspondences, to empower your magical work.
336 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2013
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Llewellyn Publications
443 books248 followersLlewellyn 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.
Llewellyn is the world’s oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit.
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October 17, 2013
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April 23, 2016
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September 23, 2024Llewelyn’s 2014 Magical Almanac
At first, I didn’t think I’d get as much out of this as the last one I read (2018). The first part of it (before the Almanac-which I skipped-) was … informative but the articles just didn’t spark my interest. The first article that caught my attention was about the Goddess “Lakshumi”. Personally I dom’t follow a certain God or Goddess, but there was something that made me want to know more about this one when it spoke of the prosperity she brings.
The second one I took notice of was “Walking the Veil”. The author of this article talked about helping prepare people to transition by making sure that the person’s final wishes were carried out. She spoke of how there was a lack of people that did this for Wiccans in hospitals -and that’s very true-. I wish that there were more people like this. I already know that when I pass it probably won’t be ANYTHING like I want. It’ll probably be a traditional funeral with a preacher giving a eulogy and the singing of church songs-if my mother has anything to do with it-. When what I really want is to honor my Wiccan roots. No part of me wants to remain here so a cremation (fire). Then I’d take the ashes and release some to the wind (air) and then go to a place where there’s water and have the other half carried away in the waves. I even wrote a poem about it so someone could read that. That’s it! Very simple! I also thought about how INTESE it must be to actually lead a person to that final stage. It must take a VERY STRONG person to be able to do this!
After Fire Magic, there was “Transforming Negativity” It gave three good steps 1) Clear your environment 2) Clean your space and 3) Clear your mind (getting enough sleep and exercise). “Carnival Magic” I just found ironic because of all the carnival and circus books I’ve been reading. I also found it interesting the way they weaved spells into the acts and the comparison of having a block on a project to being on a ferris wheel. I was kind of surprised to hear Columbus being credited for the first traveling circus’s but I have no way to dispute this-for now-.
The last article that gave me some thoughts were “Beach Magic” After reading this one I wanted to have a home that I could give a different room a theme of the elements.
Rating: 6 These are always so full of really good articles. They’re like “The Watchtower” for Wiccans.
At first, I didn’t think I’d get as much out of this as the last one I read (2018). The first part of it (before the Almanac-which I skipped-) was … informative but the articles just didn’t spark my interest. The first article that caught my attention was about the Goddess “Lakshumi”. Personally I dom’t follow a certain God or Goddess, but there was something that made me want to know more about this one when it spoke of the prosperity she brings.
The second one I took notice of was “Walking the Veil”. The author of this article talked about helping prepare people to transition by making sure that the person’s final wishes were carried out. She spoke of how there was a lack of people that did this for Wiccans in hospitals -and that’s very true-. I wish that there were more people like this. I already know that when I pass it probably won’t be ANYTHING like I want. It’ll probably be a traditional funeral with a preacher giving a eulogy and the singing of church songs-if my mother has anything to do with it-. When what I really want is to honor my Wiccan roots. No part of me wants to remain here so a cremation (fire). Then I’d take the ashes and release some to the wind (air) and then go to a place where there’s water and have the other half carried away in the waves. I even wrote a poem about it so someone could read that. That’s it! Very simple! I also thought about how INTESE it must be to actually lead a person to that final stage. It must take a VERY STRONG person to be able to do this!
After Fire Magic, there was “Transforming Negativity” It gave three good steps 1) Clear your environment 2) Clean your space and 3) Clear your mind (getting enough sleep and exercise). “Carnival Magic” I just found ironic because of all the carnival and circus books I’ve been reading. I also found it interesting the way they weaved spells into the acts and the comparison of having a block on a project to being on a ferris wheel. I was kind of surprised to hear Columbus being credited for the first traveling circus’s but I have no way to dispute this-for now-.
The last article that gave me some thoughts were “Beach Magic” After reading this one I wanted to have a home that I could give a different room a theme of the elements.
Rating: 6 These are always so full of really good articles. They’re like “The Watchtower” for Wiccans.
January 18, 2015
The Lewellyn's Almanacs are always wonderful. I love them because I come away with so many new ideas to work with and develop further.
Containing a little bit of everything, you will be sure to be inspired with some fresh ideas to add to your practice.
Containing a little bit of everything, you will be sure to be inspired with some fresh ideas to add to your practice.
January 21, 2015
Lots of tidbits of information and some pretty good stories as well. Especially good if you understand the tuns of details in astrology and stuff. I enjoyed it !
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