Description
The ultimate herbalist’s bible. Herbalism is likely one of the cornerstones of magical work, and The Weiser Concise Guide to Herbal Magick presents this vast subject in an accessible, practical manner. Whilst it includes those plants classically associated with magick, such as mugwort, mandrake, and nightshade, it also provides lore and usage of more common plants, such as olive, coconut, tiger lily, orchids, and palms. Other herbs include heliotrope, lotus, mallow, nettle, oak, yew, and willow. This groundbreaking book offers a broad overview of the art of herbalism, at the side of specific practical instruction in the usage of herbs in magick. It also provides a thorough overview of the historical relationship between herbs and the practice of magick. This uniquely helpful guide supplies the novice with a solid foundation of herbal magick knowledge and history, and more experienced practitioners will have the benefit of the creator’s unique and erudite viewpoint and skill. No other herbal magick book offers this level of information in this kind of concise form. This is an essential handbook for the usage of herbs in powerful, magical rituals, written by a veteran practitioner of the occult and includes practical instruction on incorporating herbs and plants into your spell work and ceremonial ritual work in addition to your day by day life.