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    A Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches’ Handbook
    A Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches’ Handbook
    A Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches’ Handbook
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    A Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches’ Handbook

    By Kristina Benson

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    Have you always had an interest in Wicca or witchcraft but had no coven to join, and
    didn’t really know who to ask or where to start? Or, do you have some familiarity with
    Wicca but practice alone, or are working to complete your own Book of Shadows? This
    book is geared for the beginning Wiccan who is curious about the Craft and isn’t sure
    where to start learning or how to become a part of the community! It assumes some
    familiarity with the art form, but no actual experience with the craft. There are lengthy
    and thorough discussions on the history and basic philosophies of Wicca, the Sabbats,
    crystal properties, herbalism, some basic spells, and a couple advanced practices to whet
    the palate for further study.

    Highlights Include:

    Explanation of the Wheel of the Year and rituals to mark its various holidays
    Suggestions for spellwork and altar set-up

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEquity Press
    Release dateFeb 11, 2012
    ISBN9781603320702
    A Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches’ Handbook

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      A Witches' Bible - Kristina Benson

      A Witches' Bible:

      The Complete Witches’ Handbook

      By Kristina Benson

      Copyright page

      A Witches’ Bible: The Complete Witches’ Handbook

      ISBN: 978-1-60332-070-2

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright© 2009 Equity Press. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without either the prior written permission of the publisher or a license permitting restricted copying in the United States or abroad.

      The scanning, uploading and distribution of this book via the internet or via any other means without the permission of the publisher is illegal and punishable by law. Please purchase only authorized electronic editions, and do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials.

      Trademarks: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Equity Press is not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Section 1: Herbs and Other Magick Tools

      Herbs

      Herbs by Function

      Herb Correspondents

      Basics of Brewing Herbs

      Making Tinctures

      Herbs for Aromatherapy

      Candles

      Section 2:Crystals

      Crystals

      Basic Crystal Selection and Care

      Properties of Cystals, Stones and Gems

      Using Crystals For Specific Results

      Section 3: Major Holidays

      Eight Major and Minor Sabbats

      Samhain

      Yule/ Winter Solstice

      Imbolc

      Ostara/ Spring Equinox

      Beltane

      Litha/ Summer Solstice

      Lughnassadh

      Mabon/ Autumn Eqinox

      Moon Rituals

      List of the Moons

      Magickal Workings and the Moons

      Section 4: The Five Elements

      The Five Elements

      Earth

      Air

      Water

      Fire

      Spirit

      Section 5: Calendars

      A Wiccan Calendar

      The Zodiac

      Introduction

      As any Wiccan knows, the amount of information that a good witch needs to keep track of can seem endless! Herbalism, color correspondences, elemental correspondences, spells, position of the moon, position of the sun, length of the days…It can be quite overwhelming!

      The purpose of this book is more than an introduction to the reader about the basics of Wiccan philosophy, ethics, and history. Beginners interested in the absolute basics should, therefore, turn to Wicca 101 and meet me back here when it is finished. Rather, the assumption is that the reader knows what Wicca is, and what it isn’t. It is also assumed that the reader is comfortable practicing alone, and has the essentials, such as an altar, a wand, candles, etc.

      This book, then, is a reference to some of the nuances of witchery: what herbs should be used for what holiday, when the holidays are, what crystals perform which function, what color candles for which spells, which recipes should be used when…It can be an excellent guide for the solitary practitioner, the witch that has strayed from the coven and wishes to return, or the beginner who understands the idea behind Wicca but needs guidance in terms of application. So, with that in mind, happy reading!

      Though ye harm none

      Do what ye wilt.

      Section 1: Herbs and Other Magic Tools

      Herbs

      Just about any witch will need to have at least a passing familiarity with the properties of herbs, and their functions. Here is a reference to the handiest herbs by function, and then by the herb itself. You may also wish to gather or learn about herbs that do not appear in this book or list. A glossary of definitions follows to aid you in your quest.

      ANALGESIC: Medicine given to ease pain.

      ANTICONVULSANT: An agent that can prevent or arrest seizures and tremors.

      ANTIFUNGAL: A substance that kills fungus, usually applied topically.

      ANTIOXIDANT: A

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