Full Description
The first entry in Llewellyn s exciting new Elements of Witchcraft series, Water Magic reveals the amazing possibilities of using water in your modern practice. Once you access the depths of this mighty and life-giving element, it will enhance your magic and transform you into a better version of yourself. From washes and baths to spells and rituals, Lilith Dorsey helps you bring this element into your magic. Learn how to use the symbols of water and the wisdom of rivers, lakes, and oceans. Explore water s relationship to the wheel of the year and its manifestations in mythology and lore. You ll also meet the gods and goddesses who rule over the element. Cleansing and strong, the power of water helps you get in touch with your emotions and improve your Craft.
Contents
Contents
Note...ix
Foreword by Heather Greene...xi
Introduction...1
Part 1: History, Folklore & Myth
Chapter 1: Water Throughout Time and Culture, 7
Chapter 2: Mythological Watery Beasts and Places, 29
Chapter 3: Water and the Divine, 43
Chapter 4: Sacred Water Sites, 71
Part 2: Working with the Element of Water
Chapter 5: The Element of Water in Magic, 95
Chapter 6: Water Herbs and Botanicals, 113
Chapter 7: Water Crystals, Stones, and Shells, 135
Chapter 8: Water Animal Guides, 151
Part 3: Recipes, Rituals & Spellcraft
Chapter 9: Magical Waters, Baths, Salts, and Washes, 167
Chapter 10: Water in Divination and Dreams, 193
Chapter 11: Water Spells and Other Magic, 211
Chapter 12: Holidays, Rituals, and the Water Wheel of the Year, 237
Conclusion...249
Acknowledgments...253
Appendix: Correspondence Chart...255
Bibliography...257
Index...265
