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The Witch's Book of Potions: The Power of Bubbling Brews, Simmering Infusions & Magical Elixirs
90+ Recipes for Every Intention from Healing to Prosperity to Love Join popular author Michael Furie on an exploration of the many brews, infusions, and elixirs that empower your magical work. Featuring more than 90 easy-to-follow recipes that call for ingredients found at the local grocery store, this hands-on book is a must-have resource for your shelf. Discover potions to raise your psychic skills, boost your sabbat celebrations, access the power of astrological signs, and restore wellness in yourself and others. Learn how to use different cauldrons and kettles, make other magical mixtures like oils and ointments, and work with a wide variety of correspondences. You'll also enjoy magical cocktails, recipes for increasing luck and money, herbal creations that channel the energy of the elements, and more. This irresistible book brings the iconic image of a witch stirring her brew into twenty-first-century reality.
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Published February 8, 2021
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December 17, 2020
The author touched on recipes for astrological and planetary, zodiac sign, cleansing, banishing, etc. There wasn’t anything particularly unique or life changing with this reference novel. It seemed pretty generic and it featured many things I had already known. This would be more ideal for a beginner who wants to learn the general concept about brews, potion (and their differences) and easy to follow recipes.
January 11, 2021
"Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble..." We've all seen the imagery of fictional witches stirring up spells in a cauldron, but how often do you see a serious non-fiction book about making magic through potions and brews stirred up this way? I have to admit, I was intrigued.
The first chapter showed me that it made perfect sense. Rituals based on correspondences and the sort of binding feature of the water element as well as the meditative repetitive movement in stirring... it all holds together well for anyone familiar with general magical practice and especially sympathetic magic.
Luckily, the following chapter gives practical information on cauldrons, safety as well as history of the use of cauldrons both for ordinary family cooking and bathing, etc., and for magical purposes. Having read the safety information, I'm leaning towards getting an appropriately shaped cooking pot as some potions are ingested and safety is paramount.
All of this is coming over in an easy to read and even occasionally humorous style, throwing in the odd line about cackling for effect and such in a joking way. I quite enjoyed it!
So, then we get recipes for potions. The first couple of sections of these had me looking askance with the words 'new age' in my head. Power potions for astrological signs and planets to bring out their influences reflects the idea of correspondences, but it was a bit hokey for my blood.
These are however, followed by brews for specific purposes, which is more of what I expected. Cleansing and healing featured strongest, though it touched on love and money spells. Nothing too controversial here. It struck me as effectively making herbal tea potions with a touch of dramatics.
Then we have a little about cooking with the cauldron and making infused oils with edible ingredients so you can put your spell in food.
All things considered, I think it makes for a good beginner's book for basic magic using a specific spell method. There wasn't a lot about elaborate spells or more challenging purposes, but those with experience in magic will be able to translate the method to any intention.
The first chapter showed me that it made perfect sense. Rituals based on correspondences and the sort of binding feature of the water element as well as the meditative repetitive movement in stirring... it all holds together well for anyone familiar with general magical practice and especially sympathetic magic.
Luckily, the following chapter gives practical information on cauldrons, safety as well as history of the use of cauldrons both for ordinary family cooking and bathing, etc., and for magical purposes. Having read the safety information, I'm leaning towards getting an appropriately shaped cooking pot as some potions are ingested and safety is paramount.
All of this is coming over in an easy to read and even occasionally humorous style, throwing in the odd line about cackling for effect and such in a joking way. I quite enjoyed it!
So, then we get recipes for potions. The first couple of sections of these had me looking askance with the words 'new age' in my head. Power potions for astrological signs and planets to bring out their influences reflects the idea of correspondences, but it was a bit hokey for my blood.
These are however, followed by brews for specific purposes, which is more of what I expected. Cleansing and healing featured strongest, though it touched on love and money spells. Nothing too controversial here. It struck me as effectively making herbal tea potions with a touch of dramatics.
Then we have a little about cooking with the cauldron and making infused oils with edible ingredients so you can put your spell in food.
All things considered, I think it makes for a good beginner's book for basic magic using a specific spell method. There wasn't a lot about elaborate spells or more challenging purposes, but those with experience in magic will be able to translate the method to any intention.
September 27, 2021
This was a cute little book, and I like it, but it´s not something I would tell people to get. It's not necessary if you have any other book in your collection. If you want to get it, you should! But you don't need it at all.
July 14, 2021
As a child, Michael Furie would stir together “potions” of cooking spices and water, not knowing that potion- and brew-making would become a passion as an adult practicing witchcraft.
“There is something so perfectly dramatic and innately magical about gathering various ingredients and combining them into a rich mixture of liquid; adding and stirring as fragrant steam rises from the bubbling cauldron,” he wrote in the book’s introduction.
It’s as if it’s the very essence of magical witchcraft, and yet it doesn’t rate its own chapter in many books. “The Witch’s Book of Potions” contains a collection of recipes for traditional and modern concoctions – his own, those from people he personally knows, and those historically associated with what is generally understood to be witchcraft.
Michael defines a potion as exclusively magically charged, water-based, edible, herbal infused or boiled liquids meant to be drunk. Brews, which are steeped like tea and not fermented like beer, are inedible. They are used as an anointing liquid, applied to skin, put on objects to charm them, or used to asperge an area of unsettling vibrations.
The book has three sections.
The first gives an overview of the symbolism, history, magic, and seasoning of cauldrons. Kettles, pots, and other cooking vessels are also covered. The background and basics include some of the main points of the practice of magic and the theory about how it works. Ingredients, the book explains, are chosen based on their corresponding magical context and alignment. Charging the ingredients with energy and intention is the magic, which he describes as “the science and process of projecting emotionally and intellectually charged energy into the spiritual plane in order to manifest change in the physical world.” Methods to extract herbal properties are explained. The process primarily used in the book’s recipes is infusion, where ingredients are added to heated liquid, covered, allowed to steep, and then strained.
The eight chapters comprising Part 2 are full of recipes. There are astrological and planetary recipes; recipes for love, luck, and money; cleansing and banishing recipes; divination brews; and potions and brews for the sabbats, esbats, and elements.
Calling it “one of the most noble of magical practices,” Michael writes, “Of all the amazing magical pursuits available to try, perhaps the most transformative is healing. … [It] is so powerful and deeply emotionally satisfying …” For this he turns to magical healing tonics, elixirs, and potions.
Many recipes can be made with ingredients found at supermarkets; they are marked with stars. If ingredients are rare, he offers reasonable substitutions to prevent further endangering rare plants.
Part 3 delves into other magical mixtures including making oils and ointments, and giving a recipe for Green Fairy Potion – perhaps better known as absinthe, – drunk in preparation for ritual or psychic work.
Helpful appendixes list magical correspondences for colors and for more than a hundred ingredients.
Reading this book introduced me to the many effective ways of making potent, powerful magic from herbs and spices. There was a sense of ease, simplicity, and empowerment in the infusions that invited rather than intimidated. Written with passion and joy, this book could spark a revival of the nearly lost art of potion making.
Reviewed by Lynn Woike of PaganPages.Org
https://paganpages.org/emagazine/2021...
“There is something so perfectly dramatic and innately magical about gathering various ingredients and combining them into a rich mixture of liquid; adding and stirring as fragrant steam rises from the bubbling cauldron,” he wrote in the book’s introduction.
It’s as if it’s the very essence of magical witchcraft, and yet it doesn’t rate its own chapter in many books. “The Witch’s Book of Potions” contains a collection of recipes for traditional and modern concoctions – his own, those from people he personally knows, and those historically associated with what is generally understood to be witchcraft.
Michael defines a potion as exclusively magically charged, water-based, edible, herbal infused or boiled liquids meant to be drunk. Brews, which are steeped like tea and not fermented like beer, are inedible. They are used as an anointing liquid, applied to skin, put on objects to charm them, or used to asperge an area of unsettling vibrations.
The book has three sections.
The first gives an overview of the symbolism, history, magic, and seasoning of cauldrons. Kettles, pots, and other cooking vessels are also covered. The background and basics include some of the main points of the practice of magic and the theory about how it works. Ingredients, the book explains, are chosen based on their corresponding magical context and alignment. Charging the ingredients with energy and intention is the magic, which he describes as “the science and process of projecting emotionally and intellectually charged energy into the spiritual plane in order to manifest change in the physical world.” Methods to extract herbal properties are explained. The process primarily used in the book’s recipes is infusion, where ingredients are added to heated liquid, covered, allowed to steep, and then strained.
The eight chapters comprising Part 2 are full of recipes. There are astrological and planetary recipes; recipes for love, luck, and money; cleansing and banishing recipes; divination brews; and potions and brews for the sabbats, esbats, and elements.
Calling it “one of the most noble of magical practices,” Michael writes, “Of all the amazing magical pursuits available to try, perhaps the most transformative is healing. … [It] is so powerful and deeply emotionally satisfying …” For this he turns to magical healing tonics, elixirs, and potions.
Many recipes can be made with ingredients found at supermarkets; they are marked with stars. If ingredients are rare, he offers reasonable substitutions to prevent further endangering rare plants.
Part 3 delves into other magical mixtures including making oils and ointments, and giving a recipe for Green Fairy Potion – perhaps better known as absinthe, – drunk in preparation for ritual or psychic work.
Helpful appendixes list magical correspondences for colors and for more than a hundred ingredients.
Reading this book introduced me to the many effective ways of making potent, powerful magic from herbs and spices. There was a sense of ease, simplicity, and empowerment in the infusions that invited rather than intimidated. Written with passion and joy, this book could spark a revival of the nearly lost art of potion making.
Reviewed by Lynn Woike of PaganPages.Org
https://paganpages.org/emagazine/2021...
February 7, 2021
Book Review: The Witch's Book of Potions - The Power of Bubbling Brews, Simmering Infusions and Magical Elixirs by Michael Furie.
Genre: Religion and Spirituality
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Release Date: 8th February, 2021
The Witch's Book of Potions is described as including, "potions to raise your psychic abilities, brews for the Sabbats, astrological recipes...oils and ointments. There are 90 recipes in total so there is plenty to work with.
Other than the occasional tea infusion or anointing oil I don't really use potions or brews in my practice, so I was definitely intrigued by this book. Consumable potions are tricky. It's important to know everything about the ingredients you are using, whether it's safe to consume, or not, and take into account any relevant allergies. I'm glad to see that the author does address this issue directly and differentiates between what recipes in the book are 'edible' or 'inedible'. There are also useful distinctions between what exactly potions, brews, infusions and elixirs are and what they can be used for.
Before getting into the recipes Furie gives a little bit of the theory behind potions. I appreciated the information about how the extracting process works. It is useful to know if you decide to curate your own potions that some herbs may require a light simmering to extract the necessary properties whereas other ingredients may need to be boiled.
On the other hand I found the 'cauldron history' quite dry. I understand why the author chose to include it - cauldrons being the traditional potion making tool - but a lot of information about historic cauldrons is not necessary for the purpose of the book.
Moving on to the potions themselves, Furie does mention that not all of them are 'palatable', but as the purpose of the creation is in the intent and magical properties rather than the taste this is somewhat to be expected. However, as someone who can't eat/drink anything I don't like the taste of (no matter how good it is for me) I did tend to pay close attention to the combination of ingredients used in the edible concoctions. For example, a sugary lemon cleansing potion was far more appealing to me over the one featuring turmeric and cayenne pepper!
A nice addition toward the end of the book are some recipes for soups and broths which are more my kind of potions as I love the warm comforting aroma they create.
One thing I think the book would really benefit from is some images to compliment the potions. Maybe not for every single recipe, but some examples of the process and final outcome as visual guidance would be helpful.
Like I said at the beginning I am not someone who usually uses this type of magick, but this book is a good place to start for anyone looking to develop their craft in this direction. I also think that even the most ardent potion maker would find this books useful in their practice. There are plenty of potions and brews to satisfy your Witchy urges.
Genre: Religion and Spirituality
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Release Date: 8th February, 2021
The Witch's Book of Potions is described as including, "potions to raise your psychic abilities, brews for the Sabbats, astrological recipes...oils and ointments. There are 90 recipes in total so there is plenty to work with.
Other than the occasional tea infusion or anointing oil I don't really use potions or brews in my practice, so I was definitely intrigued by this book. Consumable potions are tricky. It's important to know everything about the ingredients you are using, whether it's safe to consume, or not, and take into account any relevant allergies. I'm glad to see that the author does address this issue directly and differentiates between what recipes in the book are 'edible' or 'inedible'. There are also useful distinctions between what exactly potions, brews, infusions and elixirs are and what they can be used for.
Before getting into the recipes Furie gives a little bit of the theory behind potions. I appreciated the information about how the extracting process works. It is useful to know if you decide to curate your own potions that some herbs may require a light simmering to extract the necessary properties whereas other ingredients may need to be boiled.
On the other hand I found the 'cauldron history' quite dry. I understand why the author chose to include it - cauldrons being the traditional potion making tool - but a lot of information about historic cauldrons is not necessary for the purpose of the book.
Moving on to the potions themselves, Furie does mention that not all of them are 'palatable', but as the purpose of the creation is in the intent and magical properties rather than the taste this is somewhat to be expected. However, as someone who can't eat/drink anything I don't like the taste of (no matter how good it is for me) I did tend to pay close attention to the combination of ingredients used in the edible concoctions. For example, a sugary lemon cleansing potion was far more appealing to me over the one featuring turmeric and cayenne pepper!
A nice addition toward the end of the book are some recipes for soups and broths which are more my kind of potions as I love the warm comforting aroma they create.
One thing I think the book would really benefit from is some images to compliment the potions. Maybe not for every single recipe, but some examples of the process and final outcome as visual guidance would be helpful.
Like I said at the beginning I am not someone who usually uses this type of magick, but this book is a good place to start for anyone looking to develop their craft in this direction. I also think that even the most ardent potion maker would find this books useful in their practice. There are plenty of potions and brews to satisfy your Witchy urges.
July 7, 2022
The Witch’s Book of Potions by Michael Furie
9780738764955
216 Pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, Llewellyn Publications
Release Date: February 8, 2021
Nonfiction (Adult), Religion, Spirituality, Magic, Astrology
The book is divided into the following.
Part 1: Background and Basics
Chapter 1: Cauldrons, Kettles, and other Brewing Options
Chapter 2: Brew making and Magical basics
Part 2: Magical Potions and Brews
Chapter 3: Astrological and Planetary Recipes
Chapter 4: Cleansing and Banishing Recipes
Chapter 5: Healing Potions and Elixirs
Chapter 6: Love, Money, and Luck Recipes
Chapter 7: Protection Potions and Brews
Chapter 8: Psychic Potions and Divinations Brews
Chapter 9: Potions and Brews for the Sabbats and Esbats
Chapter 10: Potions and Brews for the Elements
Part 3: Beyond Water: Other Magical Mixtures
Chapter 11: Cauldron Cookery
Chapter 12: Oils
Chapter 13: Ointments
Appendix 1: Magical Color Correspondence
Appendix 2: Ingredient Table of Correspondence
This is a wonderful resource for potions and brews. I like how the author distinguishes the difference between potions and brews. He has a great definition for magic. All the recipes in the book use ingredients that can be found in grocery stores or health food stores. The instructions are easy to follow. In chapter 8, there are directions for reading tea leaves. The recipe for Cheesy garlicky protection broth sounds amazing and I cannot wait for cooler weather to make some. As a soapmaker, I am always looking for good recipes for oils and ointments. I found several ideas in chapters 12 and 13. This is a well-researched book and I recommend it to anyone looking for new recipes.
9780738764955
216 Pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, Llewellyn Publications
Release Date: February 8, 2021
Nonfiction (Adult), Religion, Spirituality, Magic, Astrology
The book is divided into the following.
Part 1: Background and Basics
Chapter 1: Cauldrons, Kettles, and other Brewing Options
Chapter 2: Brew making and Magical basics
Part 2: Magical Potions and Brews
Chapter 3: Astrological and Planetary Recipes
Chapter 4: Cleansing and Banishing Recipes
Chapter 5: Healing Potions and Elixirs
Chapter 6: Love, Money, and Luck Recipes
Chapter 7: Protection Potions and Brews
Chapter 8: Psychic Potions and Divinations Brews
Chapter 9: Potions and Brews for the Sabbats and Esbats
Chapter 10: Potions and Brews for the Elements
Part 3: Beyond Water: Other Magical Mixtures
Chapter 11: Cauldron Cookery
Chapter 12: Oils
Chapter 13: Ointments
Appendix 1: Magical Color Correspondence
Appendix 2: Ingredient Table of Correspondence
This is a wonderful resource for potions and brews. I like how the author distinguishes the difference between potions and brews. He has a great definition for magic. All the recipes in the book use ingredients that can be found in grocery stores or health food stores. The instructions are easy to follow. In chapter 8, there are directions for reading tea leaves. The recipe for Cheesy garlicky protection broth sounds amazing and I cannot wait for cooler weather to make some. As a soapmaker, I am always looking for good recipes for oils and ointments. I found several ideas in chapters 12 and 13. This is a well-researched book and I recommend it to anyone looking for new recipes.
November 23, 2020
This is a fun little book for anyone looking to jump into potion magick. The book begins with some concise background information about the practice of potion making and the supplies you'll be using. Then, it dives right in with a lot of surprisingly simple potions for a variety of needs. The potions cover healing, luck, money, love, power, and protection needs (and more!), as well as brews for special occasions and astrological events. There's even a special section for some actual recipes for soups and broths that can be cooked in your cauldron as well. I would have liked to have seen some visuals of those recipes at the end, or even of the ingredients that are used in multiple potions throughout the rest of the book, just to give me a little more confidence that I'm doing it correctly. I was worried that the potions would call for weird, expensive ingredients that I'd never be able to find in person, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Almost everything I saw listed can be found in my local supermarket, so I really do appreciate that accessibility was considered when creating this book. Overall, if you're new to potions, I think this would make a great resource for you to dip your toes in and see if it's something you'd like to pursue in your spiritual practice. While I have little to no experience myself with potions, I do get the feel that most of these recipes are pretty basic, so if you're more experienced, this may not be the best choice for you.
February 25, 2021
The Witch's Book of Potions was an interesting read for beginners of potion making or those that are just curious about it.
I liked that the authour stated initially that the items used would be items you could find at your local grocery store. Mainly it is better for the environment and the world, but two it is just easier to find, That does make it very beginner friendly.
I thought the history of cauldrons was fascinating although not necessary for this book.
The Astrological Signs section was fascinating, and my favourite section was the "healing" section. I thought that part had the most useful items. Some of these recipes are similar to recipes I have seen else where. I guess it is the intention and prepping that makes it more witchcraft.
Overall, it was an interesting read. Not something I would necessarily incorporate in my day to day life, but it was interesting to read. It is probably something a would prefer to pick up from the library. I would give it 3.5 stars.
I received an eARC from Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.
I liked that the authour stated initially that the items used would be items you could find at your local grocery store. Mainly it is better for the environment and the world, but two it is just easier to find, That does make it very beginner friendly.
I thought the history of cauldrons was fascinating although not necessary for this book.
The Astrological Signs section was fascinating, and my favourite section was the "healing" section. I thought that part had the most useful items. Some of these recipes are similar to recipes I have seen else where. I guess it is the intention and prepping that makes it more witchcraft.
Overall, it was an interesting read. Not something I would necessarily incorporate in my day to day life, but it was interesting to read. It is probably something a would prefer to pick up from the library. I would give it 3.5 stars.
I received an eARC from Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.
December 20, 2020
Ok, let me start by saying that this book is in no way something that could harm someone or something. The recipes inside are for cleansing and helping the person who is using them. They are NOT harmful to others in any way. I enjoyed the recipes inside and found then to be very easy to follow and the ingredients easy to obtain. The ideas contained inside are very helpful to the reader. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and learning ways to help enrich my life with happiness and helping others to do the same. I have never practiced witchcraft before but when I saw this book, I felt compelled to request it. It certainly is not spells to cast with toads and the hair of someone evil. I believe that after reading this book, most people have a stereotype of these types of spells and they will not look at this book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to be more in tune with themselves as well as the earth.
Thank you to netgalley as well as the author/publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to netgalley as well as the author/publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.
January 28, 2021
This is overall a great reference book for beginners. There's a lot of great information and lots of references for to learn more about this subject. Furie doesn't assume anything of the reader, so he gives very basic information that might seem obvious to some but very needed to others. He breaks things down well, so it's easy to follow and easy to go back and find exactly what you're looking for. I also really love how accessible everything is; Furie denotes the recipes with easily found ingredients with an asterix. I found some of the parts to be repetitive, but that's the nature of the cookbook style. There also were some formatting issues and typos that I hope will be fixed when the book officially comes out. Overall, I would absolutely recommend this to baby witches looking to explore potion making and any experienced witches that want to revisit the topic.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
April 26, 2021
Generally speaking it's an alright book, especially for witches not as experienced in potion making or witches wanting to get back to the roots.
But I really don't feel comfortable with the author "exchanging" male/female properties with ying/yang - and as far as I know, there's still male/female energies there? - and also, taking parts from another culture because you like them better? Yeah, no.
There are some Wiccan influences as well but the book tries - and mostly succeeds - in being more or less neutral about witchcraft which is a plus. Same with information about essential oils and not putting them in your body.
The recipes are interesting enough and overall I've enjoyed The Witch's Book of Potions: The Power of Bubbling Brews, Simmering Infusions & Magical Elixirs but I don't see myself recommending it, ever.
But I really don't feel comfortable with the author "exchanging" male/female properties with ying/yang - and as far as I know, there's still male/female energies there? - and also, taking parts from another culture because you like them better? Yeah, no.
There are some Wiccan influences as well but the book tries - and mostly succeeds - in being more or less neutral about witchcraft which is a plus. Same with information about essential oils and not putting them in your body.
The recipes are interesting enough and overall I've enjoyed The Witch's Book of Potions: The Power of Bubbling Brews, Simmering Infusions & Magical Elixirs but I don't see myself recommending it, ever.
November 21, 2020
This is very modern book yet in aligment with the great tradition of cauldron use in magic and witchcraft. First, we have simple explanations of how to "charge" herbs, oils, potions...excellent information, the book is using terms like "correction" when item are charged, which is progress about how we understand the occult process. Next, very intuitive and natural instructions are given on how to make potions in connection with traditional correspondences from the zodiac, planets, elements or for many other purposes. Little more advice on what to do when one is not able to find one or few ingredients would be more than welcome. The book is written in a very interesting and friendly way. Thanks.
December 20, 2020
This book has easy to follow recipes and instructions. It has recipes for healing, cleansing, protection, prosperity, and love.
I absolutely LOVE the fact that the author is making a conscious effort to not include any ingredients that have been culturally appropriated. Too many plants are now endangered, like white sage, because people have adopted them. I love that the author not only addressed the wrongness of using these items, but also did not include any of the items in the recipes or spells.
The book is set up into three sections; basic information, potions and brews, and finally other mixes.
The information is very detailed and you will want to have a physical copy of the book so you can revisit the information as you need it.
I absolutely LOVE the fact that the author is making a conscious effort to not include any ingredients that have been culturally appropriated. Too many plants are now endangered, like white sage, because people have adopted them. I love that the author not only addressed the wrongness of using these items, but also did not include any of the items in the recipes or spells.
The book is set up into three sections; basic information, potions and brews, and finally other mixes.
The information is very detailed and you will want to have a physical copy of the book so you can revisit the information as you need it.
November 19, 2020
I’m a green witch. I use my intentions along with herbs and spices in recipes to heal, strengthen, and help family and friends. I enjoy learning how others practice and books like this are some of my favorite reading. I always learn something new and am intrigued how others work.
The author shares with you his own brews, potions, ingredients and more. The one thing that struck me most is his commitment to not using ingredients that deplete natural resources and I respect that, like I respect the Earth. This is a good book for anyone looking to expand their brewing and potions practice and includes quite a few recipes from the author along with instructions.
The author shares with you his own brews, potions, ingredients and more. The one thing that struck me most is his commitment to not using ingredients that deplete natural resources and I respect that, like I respect the Earth. This is a good book for anyone looking to expand their brewing and potions practice and includes quite a few recipes from the author along with instructions.
December 27, 2020
3.5 stars
I would consider this to be a good resource for a beginner. It does explain uses for brews and potions, but would really only be helpful for someone who is just learning about the properties of different plants. I prefer to freestyle, so even though there is more for me to learn, I like for it be hands on learning. I do wish that the recipes came with photographs.
What I really enjoyed about the book is how accessible the potion ingredients are. Before I felt comfortable with substitutions and 'remixes', I would feel quite frustrated at seeing ingredients listed that were difficult to acquire.
I would consider this to be a good resource for a beginner. It does explain uses for brews and potions, but would really only be helpful for someone who is just learning about the properties of different plants. I prefer to freestyle, so even though there is more for me to learn, I like for it be hands on learning. I do wish that the recipes came with photographs.
What I really enjoyed about the book is how accessible the potion ingredients are. Before I felt comfortable with substitutions and 'remixes', I would feel quite frustrated at seeing ingredients listed that were difficult to acquire.
April 6, 2022
I really love the moon phases on the cover and throughout this book. Overall I thought it was very interesting.
I love the astrological, planetary, cleansing and elemental recipes. Also the small section on oils and the tables at the end of the book are fantastic reference points and easy to absorb.
The main criticism I have is - paragraphing. The layout is not reader friendly.
*Free e-copy received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I love the astrological, planetary, cleansing and elemental recipes. Also the small section on oils and the tables at the end of the book are fantastic reference points and easy to absorb.
The main criticism I have is - paragraphing. The layout is not reader friendly.
*Free e-copy received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
January 14, 2021
This is a beautifully written book about potions and elixirs. There are many recipes in this book. The instructions are clear and concise. The book is easy to understand and is very comprehensive. It would suit the needs of many. From the beginner to the well practiced practitioner. I really enjoyed this wonderful book.
March 1, 2025
Michael Furie does a great job describing potions and brews and getting people ready for the wonderful world of potion craft. He mentions why word choice matters when discussing specific types of potions, and safety measures when creating something not edible. Overall this is a great book when you first get started in the world of potions and is an easy-to-read guide overall.
January 4, 2023
Interesting
Only because I need to know more about herbs , and how to layer my magick correspondence, correspondence, correspondence.... the more you learn, the more you realize you don't know shit
Only because I need to know more about herbs , and how to layer my magick correspondence, correspondence, correspondence.... the more you learn, the more you realize you don't know shit
May 14, 2021
An interesting book, easy to follow and full of good recipes.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
August 10, 2023
This had some good recipes, but I ended up feeling like it didn't offer anything new or interesting.
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