Wiccan Magick: Inner Teachings of the Craft

by Raven Grimassi

Librarian's note: This is an Alternate Cover Edition for ISBN10: 1567182550 ISBN13: 9781567182552.

Empower your spellwork and enhance your magickal prowess with this in-depth guide to Wiccan magick. Raven Grimassi reveals initiate-level Craft teachings gathered over the course of more than thirty-five years of study and practice. You'll discover the occult properties of natural objects and the means by which their power can be tapped. The secrets of lunar light and lunar magnetism are revealed in this book, along with techniques to bind or release this ancient energy source. You'll learn about solar and lunar consciousness, magickal reasoning, the astral realm and the odic force, and their significance in spells and rituals.

Gain a true understanding of the essence of magick--its core principles, philosophies, and inner mechanics--and its connection with the Wiccan mysteries with this extensive guidebook on Wiccan Magick. Then set forth on your own magickal journey...

Genres: Witchcraft, Wicca, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Paganism, New Age, Occult

264 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Raven Grimassi was an American author of over 20 books, and a scholar of paganism with over 40 years of research and study in the genre of Wicca, Stregheria, witchcraft and neo-paganism.

Reviews

[Annarella · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book didn't age well as the historical part is quite dated and we know things were different.
The magical part are interesting and will surely help someone who's knew on the path
3.5 upped to 4
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

[Shirley Andrade · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW, Very Informative

Raven Grimassi provides some background information on wiccan magick, stating that it first came to public attention through the writings of Gerald Gardner in 1954, and he called it “The Old Religion.” She states that Folk Magick is the belief in supernatural forces inherent in natural objects, as well as a belief in various types of spirits, and that the relationship between our ancestors and nature is a legacy handed down in the Folk Magick tradition.

I, in particular, found the section on herbs of witchcraft, to be a very good reference source. The author provides a list of herbs known for their mystical and magickal associations, and states thattheseherbs are known for their attributes and will provide users with a good arsenal of powerful herbs. For purification, she lists the following herbs:
For Purification:
• Dragon’s Blood
• Myrrh
• Mint
• Pennyroyal
• Vervain

For Protection:
• Cinquefoil
• Dragon’s Blood
• Fennel
• Rue
• St. John’s Wort

For General Blessing:
• Acacia
• Rosemary
• Orris Root
• Hyssop
• Moonflower

Additionally, she list many other herbs and their magickal properties.

The author discusses all aspects of Wiccan magick, to include tools, lunar and solar influences, wiccan rites, initiations, their codes of ethics, and many other wiccan practices.

This is a great book with a lot of resourceful information. I feel anyone can benefit from the knowledge contained within this book, and I highly recommend it.

Thanks to the author for sharing such well-written and valuable knowledge.

[Joanna Banana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved how informative this book was! Raven Grimassi has written a quick and detailed book to guide you on your journey, as you discover the power within the world around you. I will definitely be purchasing this for my own bookshelf.

Thank you to Crossed Crow Books for allowing me to read this arc! I loved it!

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wiccan Magic by Raven Grimassi gives a quick but thorough deep dive into ancient magicks. I found it very interesting. I have been practicing for over thirty years, and I found this book helpful because it has a lot of information in one place. I think this would be a great book for any person wanting to know the why's and the how's of ancient magicks.

[Feya · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good foundational approach to learning about this path. There is a vast collection of knowledge within the book.

I think this book would be a valuable resource for seekers without a teacher to guide them in the mechanics of magical energy.

Great starting point.

[LittleRead · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy reading about others practices and while I am not Wiccan, there is much in here that we have in common, It had a great introduction and overview as well as information that will help not only a novice, but anyone wishing to learn more. A great read!

[Steph · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not at all what I expected. Most of the info is not for eclectic Wiccans, which encompasses most of us today.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good book love the insight

[Steve Cran]

So you are into Wicca and you really want to do magick. Well then this is your book. This book tells you the internal dynamics of doing magic. Now this is no Wicca 101 fluff stuff, in fact for a beginner and maybe even an intermediate this book can get a bit over your head. Good thing this book came about as all serious Wiccans know there is more to magic than just lighting candle, casting circles and chanting a few words.

The author, Raven Gimassi, first discusses the origins and the beginning of Wicca. This ancient new religion arose out of the roots of a Fertility cult that centered around the Goddess and God.The ancient mysteries of this cult precede christianity and are the very roots of Modern Wicca. The Ancients perceived a general cycle of birth , growth, death and rebirth. It was a repeating cycle in all forms of life and in the world itself. The ancients had Sabbats or celebrations to get into tune with this flow. Along with this they also observed certain technique to help them get from the deities what they so desired. Natural objects like herbs, stones and colors became associated with desired effects. this would develop into a list of magical charms.

Coming into tune with nature's vibration was the cycle of the slain God. It was believed that he did not die but rather that his body died and they he kept on coming back. Tree worship was also very widespread in Ancient Europe.The slain God used to be a sacrifice offered to the ground to help keep it fertile. Eventually this would grow out of practice and people graduated to animals and finally to herbs and plants. The person representing the slain god were believable to have been descended from the Horned God himself and people would eat off flesh to keep a part of him within them. This of course is no longer practiced but the cakes and wine are sometimes symbolic there of. Also partaaking off the flesh gave the person who ate the flesh the magical powers of the slain god. The mother goddess was associated with the moon. her phases were phases of the women. Going through youth, motherhood and then old age only to renew herself. Being such as Faieries and nymphs are inner forces that vitalize nature. To learn from nature and her patterns was considered a way to study divinity as nature or creation was a reflection of the creator.

The book does discuss folk magic and the use of herbs. However, our view of folk magick is rather incomplete. herbs were not magick in and of themselves. There were special techniques required in both their harvesting and growing in order to make them magical. Most of the secrets are lost.Most Pagans who practiced were poor folks and did not use such tools and the sword, pentacle,chalice and wand. These were taken from the Tarot cards and ceremonial magick. They represent the weapon off the knight. It should be noted that magic was not always considered taboo but back in the 15th century many philosophers and even Christians defended it.

According to Wiccan philosophy there are three realms of existence that someone practicing magic must be in tune with. The Astral Realm,elemental realm and the physical realm. When a Magical person wishes to effect change they first place and image into the astral realm and that image gets bathed in Astral light. later on the image descends into the elemental realm where the elements of Fire, air, earth and water give it their energy.Finally it comes to the physical realm. The author also goes on to discuss various energies both internal and external, feminine and masculine. This book discusses sigilization, energy work symbology and circle casting.

Raven has written an excellent book on a very difficult subject to comprehend. no summary ccould do this book the justice that it deserves. If you are serious about magic then go out and by the book. Mind you this is no spell book in it you will not find any spells but it will teach you how to cast them effectively with good solid techniques. The only draw back to this great work is that the author repeated himself several times. I would give this book 4.5 stars out of 5

[Ashley]

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Own in paperback.

FS: "These Mysteries form the foundation of modern Wiccan ritual and magickal practices, and it is from these ancient roots that we draw the nourishment that allows for new growth."

LS: "This is truly the walk of balance on the Magickal Path, flanked by the twin serpents of Od and Oh."

[Dani · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of the first Wiccan books I read. It is very well done and explains Wicca in a very good way. It definitely works to show the truth of the religion and I really enjoyed it. If you're interested in Wicca, I would most definitely recommend this book.

[Michael Furie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good overview of magical philosophy, but it didn't really bridge the gap between theory and practical application.

I think this book would be a valuable resource for seekers without a teacher to guide them in the mechanics of magical energy.