Full Description
Updated and reorganised this book has already sold over 300,000 copies - a classic magickal text From the popular author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft over 400,000 copies sold Filled with simple candle rites that get real results Includes 37 rituals - adapted for Christians and Pagans - can easily be performed at home No prior knowledge needed - diagrams make this an ideal primer for beginners Practical Candleburning Rituals is one of Buckland's most popular books, and rightly so. Hundreds of thousands of people use it as a guide to simple, practical, powerful, and usable magic on a daily basis. There are three reasons you should use this book, too. First, if you have never done any sort of magic before, this book is an ideal introduction to the subject from a practical point of view. Second, although many people are involved in Pagan religions, many others are involved in Christianity. Most of the rituals in this book are presented in two ways, one for Pagans and one for Christians. This book can really be used by just about anyone. Third, by practicing the techniques in this book, you'll learn the underpinnings of magic.
In no time you'll be able to come up with your own rituals based on the ones listed. When you can design your own rituals, and be successful with them, you will truly be a magician. And the place to start is with this book.
Contents
Contents
Introduction to the Third Edition xi
Introduction xv
Preparation 1
Part One: Old Religion Rituals
Affair / To break up a love affair 14
Amulet / Consecration of an amulet or talisman 18
Bad Habit / To overcome a bad habit 21
Conditions / To settle a disturbed condition in the home 24
Death / For the dead 27
Dreams / To cause dreams 30
Enemy / To bring pressure to bear on an enemy 33
Evil / To protect against evil 38
Fear / To conquer fear 42
Happiness / To win or hold happiness 45
Healing / To heal an unhappy marriage 48
Health / To regain (or retain) good health 51
Jealousy / To arouse jealousy 54
Love / To win the love of a man or woman 57
Luck / To change one's luck 60
Meditation / To meditate 63
Money / To obtain money 65
Nerves / To soothe and quiet the nerves 68
Power / To gain power over others 71
Power Increase / To increase your power 75
Prosperity / To gain prosperity 78
Purification / To purify oneself 81
Scrying / For scrying 84
Slander / To stop slander 87 Success / To attain success 90
Truth / To learn the truth 94
Uncrossing / To uncross a person 97
Understanding / To develop understanding 101
Part Two: Christian Rituals
Affair / To break up a love affair 106
Amulet / Consecration of an amulet or talisman 109
Bad Habit / To overcome a bad habit 112
Conditions / To settle a disturbed condition in the home 115
Death / For the dead 117
Dreams / To cause dreams 120
Enemy / To bring pressure to bear on an enemy 123
Evil / To protect against evil 126
Fear / To conquer fear 128
Happiness / To win or hold happiness 133
Healing / To heal an unhappy marriage 136
Health / To regain (or retain) good health 139
Jealousy / To arouse jealousy 142
Love / To win the love of a man or woman 145
Luck / To change one's luck 150
Meditation / To meditate 153
Money / To obtain money 155
Nerves / To soothe and quiet the nerves 158
Power / To gain power over others 161
Power Increase / To increase your power 164
Prosperity / To gain prosperity 167
Purification / To purify oneself 170
Scrying / For scrying 173
Slander / To stop slander 176
Success / To attain success 179
Truth / To learn the truth 182
Uncrossing / To uncross a person 184
Understanding / To develop understanding 188
appendix I 191
appendix II 197
