What do you think?
Rate this book
Spellcasting: Beyond the Basics
You've got the basics of spellcasting down—now take your magical practice to a higher level. Discover how to add potency to your protective and defensive magic, healing work, psychic development, and divination. Cast successful spells for love and money. Add lesser-known workings to your repertoire, such as sending out etheric tendrils, creating a nocturnal servitor, and ethically practicing weather magic. With convenient "at-a-glance" correspondences and recipes for potions, incense, and oils, Spellcasting offers practical tips and techniques that will forever improve your magical
Love magic Familiars Remote viewing Scrying mirrors Merging with the elements Divination Psychic development Weather magic Healing Defensive magic Astrological influences Protection Meditation Altered states Allies and helpers Money magic "A comprehensive yet readily digested review of magical theory and practice, together with some very useful recipes and rituals."—Raymond Buckland, author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
Love magic Familiars Remote viewing Scrying mirrors Merging with the elements Divination Psychic development Weather magic Healing Defensive magic Astrological influences Protection Meditation Altered states Allies and helpers Money magic "A comprehensive yet readily digested review of magical theory and practice, together with some very useful recipes and rituals."—Raymond Buckland, author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
290 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 8, 2016
10 people are currently reading
374 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
April 26, 2019
Why do so many books write from the Wiccan perspective and act like it's the only way to be a witch. Ugh. This book is just filled with heaps of Wicca crap and not much for anyone who isn't interested in all that. A Wicca book should be clearly labeled as such so those of us who aren't wiccan don't waste our time. I was legitimately excited to read this and it was a big let down.
June 28, 2016
The following review is based off my own opinions, thoughts and reactions. So in other words brace yourself. *There may be inappropriate words such as curse words.* You have been advised in advance.*
Before I start off my review I'd like to give a big thank you to Michael Furie for holding the giveaway for this book and allowing me to have the opportunity to review this book. Thank you so much for sending me a copy and giving me this chance! Thank you so much!
This book was actually gift for my mother and I got the chance to read it before I gifted to her. She loves reading these kind of books so I decided that I'd dive in and read before she received this book.
Reading this book was well written and enjoying. I was really surprised with how informative this book was. At the same time it was really easy to understand. I feel like other people who read this that don't understand the religious perspective that comes with this book won't get it, but even so it's really easy to follow along and put the pieces together.
I think my favorite part of this book was learning about the influence of the planets. I've always been drawn to learning about the planets and space. So reading that section was amazing and really unique to read about. I really felt a deep connection with this part in the book.
All in all, I'm excited to get feed back from my mother on how she liked the book. This book is just a bundle of information and really interesting topics to learn about. For me it was really informative and I enjoyed curling up with it. I have to rate this book a 4 out of 5 stars!
Before I start off my review I'd like to give a big thank you to Michael Furie for holding the giveaway for this book and allowing me to have the opportunity to review this book. Thank you so much for sending me a copy and giving me this chance! Thank you so much!
This book was actually gift for my mother and I got the chance to read it before I gifted to her. She loves reading these kind of books so I decided that I'd dive in and read before she received this book.
Reading this book was well written and enjoying. I was really surprised with how informative this book was. At the same time it was really easy to understand. I feel like other people who read this that don't understand the religious perspective that comes with this book won't get it, but even so it's really easy to follow along and put the pieces together.
I think my favorite part of this book was learning about the influence of the planets. I've always been drawn to learning about the planets and space. So reading that section was amazing and really unique to read about. I really felt a deep connection with this part in the book.
All in all, I'm excited to get feed back from my mother on how she liked the book. This book is just a bundle of information and really interesting topics to learn about. For me it was really informative and I enjoyed curling up with it. I have to rate this book a 4 out of 5 stars!
January 28, 2023
A bit overly rooted in Wicca but overall it’s a great overview of spellwork and expanding one’s practice. I’ve done some meditations already and they’ve been positive experiences.
February 10, 2016
Ever since I didn't get my Hogwarts letter I've been looking for different types of magic in the world, whether it's Wicca (of which I'm not a very big fan), Celtic druism or something else. So when I saw Spellcasting on Netgalley I knew I had to get in there. Since then I've become slightly addicted to Llewellyn's output, although I'm still waiting on some of the magic!
Now, for this review I'm largely putting aside the debate on whether magic exists and, if it does, what it is and how it works. Personally I think the idea of magic is a very open and diverse one which can be interpreted by every one differently. Different societies have opposing concepts of it, even different generations look at it differently. To completely deny the possibility based on the fact you've never seen someone flying a broomstick would be a bit too harsh, especially if there's so many interesting books about magic out there in the world. It's a subject that's always fascinated me and as such I am always glad to jump into books such as Spellcasting to find out more. And I have to say that the magic discussed in Spellcasting is one I found very interesting, while its advice on meditation is very useful as well.
The book is split up into three sections and is very much a kind of guide book, meant to help you on your way towards casting spells. As such the first part focuses on Magical Theory, exploring how knowing yourself, nature and the world around you can help you know your craft and strength. I found the discussions herein very interesting as the idea of working together with nature to realise your goals is a very attractive one. The second section focuses on Magical Practice, discussing different types of magic such as divination and providing in help in taking spells to the next level. The more skeptical you are, the more you'll have to push yourself to take this text seriously. But if you approach it with an open mind there are some really interesting concepts here. The final section focuses on recipes for oils and incense to work your spells with. The including of different herbs is something I liked about this type of magic since, medically speaking, certain herbs do indeed, for example, calm you down and allow you to focus more. By being partially rooted in reality, the actual "working" of the spells is up to your own spirituality.
Michael Furie's writing is very clear and precise. Spellcasting is clearly a book meant for instruction and as a reference book, allowing people to practise their own skills while reading or, like me, take a dip into the water and see what it's all about. His language is clear and he goes out of his way to explain concepts which may be unfamiliar to beginners, even if Spellcasting is a follow up to an earlier book called Spellcasting for Beginners. Even for those who go into this book with a mind set against its topic will find that Furie at least manages to enlighten them on something they question even exists. These kinds of books are a great example of how trying something out can lead to learning about how different people approach life. Even if this type of magic, or any magic at all, isn't something you want to try, there's nothing wrong with finding out more about it.
Although I enjoyed reading Spellcasting I'm giving it 3 Universes simply due to how niche it is. If magic isn't something you're interested in this book simply won't hold very much interest for you. If, however, like me you're curious and have an open mind, I'd definitely recommend giving Furie's book, and Llewellyn Worldwide's other books, a try.
Now, for this review I'm largely putting aside the debate on whether magic exists and, if it does, what it is and how it works. Personally I think the idea of magic is a very open and diverse one which can be interpreted by every one differently. Different societies have opposing concepts of it, even different generations look at it differently. To completely deny the possibility based on the fact you've never seen someone flying a broomstick would be a bit too harsh, especially if there's so many interesting books about magic out there in the world. It's a subject that's always fascinated me and as such I am always glad to jump into books such as Spellcasting to find out more. And I have to say that the magic discussed in Spellcasting is one I found very interesting, while its advice on meditation is very useful as well.
The book is split up into three sections and is very much a kind of guide book, meant to help you on your way towards casting spells. As such the first part focuses on Magical Theory, exploring how knowing yourself, nature and the world around you can help you know your craft and strength. I found the discussions herein very interesting as the idea of working together with nature to realise your goals is a very attractive one. The second section focuses on Magical Practice, discussing different types of magic such as divination and providing in help in taking spells to the next level. The more skeptical you are, the more you'll have to push yourself to take this text seriously. But if you approach it with an open mind there are some really interesting concepts here. The final section focuses on recipes for oils and incense to work your spells with. The including of different herbs is something I liked about this type of magic since, medically speaking, certain herbs do indeed, for example, calm you down and allow you to focus more. By being partially rooted in reality, the actual "working" of the spells is up to your own spirituality.
Michael Furie's writing is very clear and precise. Spellcasting is clearly a book meant for instruction and as a reference book, allowing people to practise their own skills while reading or, like me, take a dip into the water and see what it's all about. His language is clear and he goes out of his way to explain concepts which may be unfamiliar to beginners, even if Spellcasting is a follow up to an earlier book called Spellcasting for Beginners. Even for those who go into this book with a mind set against its topic will find that Furie at least manages to enlighten them on something they question even exists. These kinds of books are a great example of how trying something out can lead to learning about how different people approach life. Even if this type of magic, or any magic at all, isn't something you want to try, there's nothing wrong with finding out more about it.
Although I enjoyed reading Spellcasting I'm giving it 3 Universes simply due to how niche it is. If magic isn't something you're interested in this book simply won't hold very much interest for you. If, however, like me you're curious and have an open mind, I'd definitely recommend giving Furie's book, and Llewellyn Worldwide's other books, a try.
February 7, 2016
To be honest, it was curiosity that got be to read this book. I was joking about casting spell and was interesting about how to do it. So it was more for fun than really me being interested about wichcraft.
So, at first I was dissapointed because... cough, cough...it was a really serious book. Then, I really start reading it. Not at all what I was expecting.
As I'm into meditation, I was really impressed by the advices given to reach a state of clear mind, as well as astrology and planets.
And after some time, the author leads you into how to build an altar or to draw a circles as well as other stuffs.
So I have to apologize. I was not taking this book seriously when it's a really interesting one. Well written too!
A great surprise even if i will not try it. :-D
Lucie
http://newbooksonmyselves.blogspot.fr...
So, at first I was dissapointed because... cough, cough...it was a really serious book. Then, I really start reading it. Not at all what I was expecting.
As I'm into meditation, I was really impressed by the advices given to reach a state of clear mind, as well as astrology and planets.
And after some time, the author leads you into how to build an altar or to draw a circles as well as other stuffs.
So I have to apologize. I was not taking this book seriously when it's a really interesting one. Well written too!
A great surprise even if i will not try it. :-D
Lucie
http://newbooksonmyselves.blogspot.fr...
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews