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Knot Magic: A Handbook of Powerful Spells Using Witches' Ladders and other Magical Knots
Harness the secret power of enchanted knots with The Secrets of Knot Spells.
Cast powerful spells with ancient knot magic that has been around for centuries. With a length of string, ribbon, cord, or anything that can be knotted, you can quickly make magic work for you, whether to enchant new love into your life, change your fortune, or manifest your dreams. You'll learn not only the best way to cast a spell, but also the best time to perform the spell to ensure success. Become a master knot maker as your spells take root.
This unique collection includes all-powerful witch's ladders, where additional talismans are woven in with the knots to reinforce the desired outcome, and "unknotting" charms, which banish all forms of negativity. Enhance your magic and knowledge as you bring positive energy into your life. Plus, you’ll have access to a "magical knot directory" that provides the tools you’ll need to get started on your magical journey.
The Secrets of Knot Spells is an approachable and ideal reference guide for seasoned and curious spiritualists who want to practice knot magic.
Cast powerful spells with ancient knot magic that has been around for centuries. With a length of string, ribbon, cord, or anything that can be knotted, you can quickly make magic work for you, whether to enchant new love into your life, change your fortune, or manifest your dreams. You'll learn not only the best way to cast a spell, but also the best time to perform the spell to ensure success. Become a master knot maker as your spells take root.
This unique collection includes all-powerful witch's ladders, where additional talismans are woven in with the knots to reinforce the desired outcome, and "unknotting" charms, which banish all forms of negativity. Enhance your magic and knowledge as you bring positive energy into your life. Plus, you’ll have access to a "magical knot directory" that provides the tools you’ll need to get started on your magical journey.
The Secrets of Knot Spells is an approachable and ideal reference guide for seasoned and curious spiritualists who want to practice knot magic.
128 pages, Hardcover
Published March 17, 2020
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Sarah Bartlett
142 books105 followersSarah Bartlett (D.Psych Astrol) is the author of international best-selling books including The Tarot Bible, The Little Book of Practical Magic, The Witch's Spellbook and National Geographic's Guide to Supernatural Places. As contributing astrologer to media such as Cosmopolitan, She, Spirit & Destiny, the London Evening Standard and BBC Radio 2, Sarah now practices and teaches tarot, natural magic, astrology and other esoteric arts. She lives in the countryside.
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February 8, 2022
There is a lot of potential with this topic but don’t waste your time or money on this one. There are a number of complaints others have discussed but here are my main red flags for this book:
1. Zero information about the author. It’s likely a ghost writer who was hired for this project who isn’t a practitioner and got their information from a Google search. A good author on the topic will include their own background which typically includes how long they’ve been practicing and what tradition(s) they specialize in.
2. No bibliography. Any decently written book on witchcraft, paganism, and the occult will have a bibliography and likely a recommended reading list as well. The lack of this and overall writing style leads me to believe the information is strictly from a quick search online.
3. Many other reviewers have mentioned this and I have to agree. The “oath” is out of place. If you’re going to have a book for harming none (mostly a Wiccan practice not witchcraft), keep it consistent. Many spells included directly take away the will of others which causes harm.
4. The spells are all over the place. Eclectic practices are fine but there is a line for eclectics and appropriation. The one that stuck out the most to me was for the “Chinese Dragon Charm for Good Fortune”. Meanwhile at the beginning you’ve got the “vain” goddess of love being called upon for a spell to inflict your will on another.
5. This is by far the biggest red flag for any book on the topic of witchcraft, paganism, the occult, and magick and it is likely overlooked by many. On the publication section (which the editor/publisher couldn’t be bothered to give a full page to) includes this quote
“For entertainment purposes only. Do not attempt any spell, recipe, procedure, or prescription in this book. The author, publisher, packager, manufacturer, distributor, and their collective agents waive all liability for the reader’s use or application of any of the text herein.”
Again, save yourself the time and money and skip this one.
1. Zero information about the author. It’s likely a ghost writer who was hired for this project who isn’t a practitioner and got their information from a Google search. A good author on the topic will include their own background which typically includes how long they’ve been practicing and what tradition(s) they specialize in.
2. No bibliography. Any decently written book on witchcraft, paganism, and the occult will have a bibliography and likely a recommended reading list as well. The lack of this and overall writing style leads me to believe the information is strictly from a quick search online.
3. Many other reviewers have mentioned this and I have to agree. The “oath” is out of place. If you’re going to have a book for harming none (mostly a Wiccan practice not witchcraft), keep it consistent. Many spells included directly take away the will of others which causes harm.
4. The spells are all over the place. Eclectic practices are fine but there is a line for eclectics and appropriation. The one that stuck out the most to me was for the “Chinese Dragon Charm for Good Fortune”. Meanwhile at the beginning you’ve got the “vain” goddess of love being called upon for a spell to inflict your will on another.
5. This is by far the biggest red flag for any book on the topic of witchcraft, paganism, the occult, and magick and it is likely overlooked by many. On the publication section (which the editor/publisher couldn’t be bothered to give a full page to) includes this quote
“For entertainment purposes only. Do not attempt any spell, recipe, procedure, or prescription in this book. The author, publisher, packager, manufacturer, distributor, and their collective agents waive all liability for the reader’s use or application of any of the text herein.”
Again, save yourself the time and money and skip this one.
September 28, 2020
Really pretty book but I didn’t get much from it. Some ideas that I would use for inspiration but not exact. Feels like the books I’d find at Ross as a teen witch on things like astrology vs a book on the shelves at an occult store. Though, I can see it’s potential usefulness for others and didn’t want to lump it into a 2 or 3 category. It’s not bad it just wasn’t for me and wasn’t worth the price for me as it was mostly imagery.
January 12, 2022
I feel bad rating less than five stars, and even though this is more of a three star book for me I realize that I did get exactly what I ordered. I think I was hoping for something more in depth with less on specific workings, but I can’t expect that out of every book and I think this would make a great gift for someone! It’s an easy read and quite aesthetically appealing.
I think my biggest complaint is the emphasis on how energy and intent of the practitioner MUST be positive. They have an oath in the beginning implying that any energy which is not positive is not encouraged. I don’t think this is necessarily awful advice, but it does play into the toxic positivity culture that tends to already overshadow much of this community.
Immediately following this oath they opened with a slew of love spells which kind of rubbed me the wrong way since even among practicers that are more open to exploring more stereotypically “darker” (for lack of a better word) aspects of the craft these can be controversial. (Those dealing with already established relationships that is, not attraction manifestations.)
On a positive note — this book did have the best description on divination I’ve ever read:
“Divination is a way of seeing. It’s not so much prediction, more a sense of intuitive understanding about what will happen in the future…it’s a way of confirming your own deepest truths.”
I think my biggest complaint is the emphasis on how energy and intent of the practitioner MUST be positive. They have an oath in the beginning implying that any energy which is not positive is not encouraged. I don’t think this is necessarily awful advice, but it does play into the toxic positivity culture that tends to already overshadow much of this community.
Immediately following this oath they opened with a slew of love spells which kind of rubbed me the wrong way since even among practicers that are more open to exploring more stereotypically “darker” (for lack of a better word) aspects of the craft these can be controversial. (Those dealing with already established relationships that is, not attraction manifestations.)
On a positive note — this book did have the best description on divination I’ve ever read:
“Divination is a way of seeing. It’s not so much prediction, more a sense of intuitive understanding about what will happen in the future…it’s a way of confirming your own deepest truths.”
March 19, 2022
says to "harm none" but it is not possible to do magic like this, casting for example a love spell could bring someone away from their lover to you which harms the person
or a money spell could cause someone to lose their money and you find it. there is always some harm or nuisance
there is no good or bad magic it's all different shades of grey
says not to curse people and harm not yet there is the fact that curses will usually reflect back to the sender if it is undeserved! curses are done for a valid reason
there is no reason to demonise them as they hold a but significance in a lot of cultures! typically those of people of colour, this whole "black" or "white" magic debate is rooted in colonisation and anti-blackness !!!!!
it also included spells to "seduce" someone or make them love you which is seen as a curse as it manipulates peoples free will
most of the spells had some sort of free will bending. very hypocritical and just made the author seem very silly :)))))
or a money spell could cause someone to lose their money and you find it. there is always some harm or nuisance
there is no good or bad magic it's all different shades of grey
says not to curse people and harm not yet there is the fact that curses will usually reflect back to the sender if it is undeserved! curses are done for a valid reason
there is no reason to demonise them as they hold a but significance in a lot of cultures! typically those of people of colour, this whole "black" or "white" magic debate is rooted in colonisation and anti-blackness !!!!!
it also included spells to "seduce" someone or make them love you which is seen as a curse as it manipulates peoples free will
most of the spells had some sort of free will bending. very hypocritical and just made the author seem very silly :)))))
November 3, 2020
A variety of charms, ladders, wreaths, etc for career, family, friends, and love.
It’s pretty good. If you are looking for a particular need, it’s probably covered.
You would think that knot magic would be easy, with all the ingredients on hand. All you need is a string. Any string will do. Not so. Each spell requires multiple crystals. Most spells require fancy ribbons, lace and cords. Most require shells or dried flowers. Some even require particular charms. Ingredients should be easy to find at you local craft and metaphysical store.
It is very beautiful. It is well organized. The spells are all ready made and easy to follow. Each one has all the info you need in one place.
Overall, It’s great for ideas. Spells can be modified for those who can’t buy all the fancy stuff. It would be cool if it included charging stones from your yard rather than buying crystals. Sometimes the fancy stuff is fun though. And it doesn’t go super overboard.
It’s free on hoopla, who knows how I would feel if I paid for it...
It’s pretty good. If you are looking for a particular need, it’s probably covered.
You would think that knot magic would be easy, with all the ingredients on hand. All you need is a string. Any string will do. Not so. Each spell requires multiple crystals. Most spells require fancy ribbons, lace and cords. Most require shells or dried flowers. Some even require particular charms. Ingredients should be easy to find at you local craft and metaphysical store.
It is very beautiful. It is well organized. The spells are all ready made and easy to follow. Each one has all the info you need in one place.
Overall, It’s great for ideas. Spells can be modified for those who can’t buy all the fancy stuff. It would be cool if it included charging stones from your yard rather than buying crystals. Sometimes the fancy stuff is fun though. And it doesn’t go super overboard.
It’s free on hoopla, who knows how I would feel if I paid for it...
March 13, 2023
Simple. Entry level. I enjoyed the art and the knot directory in the back. This does have a large mishmash of beliefs in it though ranging from Greek, Roman, and Egyptian to very vague references to Chinese mysticism. I wouldn't consider it really a GOOD source for a practicing witch but it's got some helpful ideas in it.
January 26, 2022
It was a very basic beginner book. I wish it had been more in depth regarding the history of knot magic and more nuanced with the spells. They were all fairly elementary and didn't talk about ways to adjust them to make them more personal.
July 18, 2022
como grimorio es bueno, trae información útil de nudos y hechizos (aunque algunos son raros). En sus pocas páginas trae la información suficiente, si pusiera más de ellas, podría hablar aún más de las prácticas.
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August 20, 2022This was a good book for spell ideas, it doesn't go a lot into the history or anything. It doesn't have a ton of variety as far as spells go either but it is a really good addition to your collection.
January 1, 2022
A lot of really excellent spells, however it could have been better about providing sources on the information
March 4, 2022
Nice, practical, quick magic reference book. I enjoyed it and I recommend it.
June 27, 2022
Very Clear and concise. I really enjoyed the art style and colours chosen for each spell page.
June 27, 2022
leading with a "witches oath" seems to be a lot. just a "recipe book" of spells which is fine I guess for most, but I'm past that.
March 1, 2023
Basic beginner book. The best thing about the book was chapter 7 (Knot Directory).
April 9, 2023
Title: Knot Magic: A Handbook of Powerful Spells using Witches' Ladders and other Magical Knots
Author: Sarah Bartlett
Publisher: Quarto Publishing, plc
Copyright: 2019
Rating: 4/5
Run to your nearest tablet or computer and grab this cutie!
As many of my Instagram followers know, I've made it a mission not to spend a dime on any more occult books until I finish all the ones currently on my bookshelf. Well, I found a nice loophole to satiate my need for something new: free Kindle Unlimited books! Some cute, short texts for witches on the Kindle delve into more niche categories. You know, the topics that need more information for an entire book. Just like this little title on Knot Magic.
Stitch witchery is an ancient practice with very little written information. A bare perusal of Pinterest or Google will provide images on the witch's ladder, but that's it. I've rarely seen any more profound guidance. However, author Sarah Bartlett's book Knot Magic: A Handbook of Powerful Spells using Witches' Ladders and other Magical Knots fills a space desperately needed in my library. Not only is her book easy to read, but it also has illustrated images showing the reader how to make various knots. I also appreciate that she gives a lunar reference for the best time to perform each spell.
There are only two complaints I can say of Knot Magic. The first is her Wiccan phrase at the beginning of the book that she calls 'the Witch's Oath.' "I will only do what I do for the good of all." - Page 11. This quote is not a uniformly practiced belief among all witches. It is only a Wiccan saying. Wiccans created the three-fold law to make magic more palatable to the general public. It was to show people in power that they were practicing good magic versus the evil magic of other races. If you want more information on how this belief of black versus white magic has harmed BIPOC witches, read my blog post here.
The second issue I take with Knot Magic is that her book needs to have a bibliography or cited sources. Bartlett references some ancient spells but needs to say where they came from or how to access that information. In this age, people often recite words they hear from the internet with little to no knowledge of their authenticity. As a result, while I find her stories intriguing, I can't validate them.
Overall, this book is an excellent resource for any witches wanting to delve deeper into stitch witchery or those who wish to add more magic to their current spellwork. And you can't beat the price of free. Even with the above notes, this charming guide could easily be expounded upon.
Author: Sarah Bartlett
Publisher: Quarto Publishing, plc
Copyright: 2019
Rating: 4/5
Run to your nearest tablet or computer and grab this cutie!
As many of my Instagram followers know, I've made it a mission not to spend a dime on any more occult books until I finish all the ones currently on my bookshelf. Well, I found a nice loophole to satiate my need for something new: free Kindle Unlimited books! Some cute, short texts for witches on the Kindle delve into more niche categories. You know, the topics that need more information for an entire book. Just like this little title on Knot Magic.
Stitch witchery is an ancient practice with very little written information. A bare perusal of Pinterest or Google will provide images on the witch's ladder, but that's it. I've rarely seen any more profound guidance. However, author Sarah Bartlett's book Knot Magic: A Handbook of Powerful Spells using Witches' Ladders and other Magical Knots fills a space desperately needed in my library. Not only is her book easy to read, but it also has illustrated images showing the reader how to make various knots. I also appreciate that she gives a lunar reference for the best time to perform each spell.
There are only two complaints I can say of Knot Magic. The first is her Wiccan phrase at the beginning of the book that she calls 'the Witch's Oath.' "I will only do what I do for the good of all." - Page 11. This quote is not a uniformly practiced belief among all witches. It is only a Wiccan saying. Wiccans created the three-fold law to make magic more palatable to the general public. It was to show people in power that they were practicing good magic versus the evil magic of other races. If you want more information on how this belief of black versus white magic has harmed BIPOC witches, read my blog post here.
The second issue I take with Knot Magic is that her book needs to have a bibliography or cited sources. Bartlett references some ancient spells but needs to say where they came from or how to access that information. In this age, people often recite words they hear from the internet with little to no knowledge of their authenticity. As a result, while I find her stories intriguing, I can't validate them.
Overall, this book is an excellent resource for any witches wanting to delve deeper into stitch witchery or those who wish to add more magic to their current spellwork. And you can't beat the price of free. Even with the above notes, this charming guide could easily be expounded upon.
May 13, 2022
I started reading this book with the hopes of learning new ways to do knot magic and maybe incorporate it more into my daily life, and that I did.
It was very eye-opening to how much you can use this old kind of magic, especially to me who's new to this kind of it.
I do wish I could've gotten more history about knot magic in generall before you get to the spells though.
But I can always find that elsewere!
Language was realy nice and I plan on reading more by this author.
It was very eye-opening to how much you can use this old kind of magic, especially to me who's new to this kind of it.
I do wish I could've gotten more history about knot magic in generall before you get to the spells though.
But I can always find that elsewere!
Language was realy nice and I plan on reading more by this author.
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