The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft. Christopher Penczak

The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft. Christopher Penczak. Wicca. Occult. Magick

 I'm reading through "The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft" by Christopher Penczak. This is the third volume in his Temple series. I have the 6-book set. I read #1 (Inner Temple) and #2 (Outer Temple) last year.

 

Is shamanism all that different from modern witchcraft? According to Christopher Penczak, Wicca's roots go back 20,000 years to the Stone Age shamanic traditions of tribal cultures worldwide. A fascinating exploration of the Craft's shamanic origins, The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft offers year-and-a-day training in shamanic witchcraft.

Penczak's third volume of witchcraft teachings corresponds to the water element―guiding the reader into this realm of emotion, reflection, and healing. The twelve formal lessons cover shamanic cosmologies, journeying, dreamwork, animal/plant/stone medicine, totems, soul retrieval, and psychic surgery. Each lesson includes exercises (using modern techniques and materials), assignments, and helpful tips. The training ends with a ritual for self-initiation into the art of the shamanic witch―culminating in an act of healing, rebirth, and transformation.

COVR Award Winner

https://amzn.to/4fJ2CiN 

 

Christopher Penczak. Teacher and Author. The Inner Temple of Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins

Christopher Penczak. Teacher and Author. Temple of Witchcraft. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Christopher Penczak

Witch and Magician

Teacher and Author

High Priest in the

Cabot Tradition of Witchcraft

Co-Founder of the

Temple of Witchcraft

Co-Owner of

Copper Cauldron Publishing

by Travis Simpkins

Christopher Penczak

For more info, please visit:

christopherpenczak.com 

and

templeofwitchcraft.org

 

Christopher Penczak. Teacher and Author. The Inner Temple of Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins

Laurie Cabot. The Official Witch of Salem. Teacher and Author. Power of the Witch. by Travis Simpkins

Laurie Cabot. The Official Witch of Salem. Teacher and Author. Witchcraft. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Laurie Cabot

"The Official Witch of Salem"

Psychic, Medium, Teacher and Author

Founder of the

Cabot Tradition of Witchcraft

Cabot Kent Hermetic Temple

by Travis Simpkins

Laurie Cabot

For more info, please visit:

lauriecabot.com

and

ckht.org

 

Laurie Cabot. The Official Witch of Salem. Teacher and Author. Power of the Witch. by Travis Simpkins

Mat Auryn. Occult Author, Teacher and Speaker. Psychic Witch. by Travis Simpkins

Mat Auryn. Occult Author, Teacher and Speaker. Witchcraft. Psychic Witch. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Mat Auryn

Occult Teacher and Speaker

Author of Psychic Witch

and Mastering Magick

High Priest in the

Sacred Fires Tradition of Witchcraft

by Travis Simpkins

Mat Auryn - Llewellyn Con

For more info, please visit:

auryn.net

 

Mat Auryn. Occult Author, Teacher and Speaker. Witchcraft. Psychic Witch. by Travis Simpkins

The Broken Sword. Poul Anderson. Fantasy

The Broken Sword. Poul Anderson. Fantasy

 I'm enjoying "The Broken Sword" by Poul Anderson.

 

 This acclaimed fantasy classic of men, elves, and gods is at once breathtakingly exciting and heartbreakingly tragic.

Published the same year as The Fellowship of the Ring, Poul Anderson’s novel The Broken Sword draws on similar Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon sources. In his greed for land and power, Orm the Strong slays the family of a Saxon witch—and for his sins, the Northman must pay with his newborn son. Stolen by elves and replaced by a changeling, Skafloc is raised to manhood unaware of his true heritage and treasured for his ability to handle the iron that the elven dare not touch. Meanwhile, the being who supplanted him as Orm’s son grows up angry and embittered by the humanity he has been denied. A pawn in a witch’s vengeance, the creature Valgard will never know love, and consumed by rage, he will commit a murderous act of unspeakable vileness.
 
It is their destiny to finally meet on the field of battle—the man-elf and his dark twin, the monster—when the long-simmering war between elves and trolls finally erupts with a devastating fury. And only the mighty sword Tyrfing, broken by Thor and presented to Skafloc in infancy, can turn the tide in a terrible clashing of faerie folk that will ultimately determine the fate of the old gods.
 
Along with such notables as Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury, multiple Hugo and Nebula Award winner Poul Anderson is considered one of the masters of speculative fiction.

https://amzn.to/4eCrF5B 

 

Real Sorcery. Strategies for Powerful Magick. Jason Miller

Real Sorcery. Strategies for Powerful Magick. Jason Miller

 I'm enjoying "Real Sorcery" by Jason Miller.

 

“If you’re interested in assuring that you obtain real tangible results with your spells and are willing to put the work into doing so, this is definitely the book for you. Completely filled with some amazing insights, ideas, and tips that come from experience. [Miller’s] ideas are some that I’ve never seen in other books. This book alone completely changed how I approach giving offerings to spirits and deities.” ―Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch

This book is about real magick, effecting real change, in a real world. There are some books on magick that teach it purely as spiritual advancement. There are others that teach it as a form of psychological self-help that affects only inner change. While magick can and should be both of these, it is something more. Real Sorcery is about success in practical magick; it is a book that aims at change in both the outer and inner worlds.

Beyond a mere spell book or training course, Real Sorcery is a field manual on successful sorcery written by a professional sorcerer. The first part of the book lays out the qualities, concepts, and exercises necessary to attempt practical magick. The second part presents clear strategies for tackling almost any type of issue with sorcery.

In this book you will learn how to:

• Attack problems from multiple angles, not just by casting a spell
• Blend mundane and magical action to ensure success
• Figure out whether what you are doing is working, and fix it if it isn’t 
• Go beyond readings, into magical intelligence-gathering 
• Influence the minds of other people
• Work most effectively on behalf of others
   

This book was previously published as The Sorcerer’s Secrets by New Page Books in 2009. This edition features a new introduction from the author, one new chapter, and updates throughout.

https://amzn.to/4oDPQ8l 

 

Instant Magick. Christopher Penczak. Temple of Witchcraft. Occult

Instant Magick. Christopher Penczak. Temple of Witchcraft. Occult

 I'm enjoying "Instant Magick" by Christopher Penczak.

 

What if you could practice magick anytime, without the use of ceremonial spells, altars, or magickal tools? Items such as candles, special ingredients, and exotic symbols are necessary to perform many types of magick, but these items aren't always feasible, attainable, or even available. The purest form of magick―tapping into your own energetic awareness to create change―is accessible simply through the power of your will.

Popular author Christopher Penczak explains how to weave natural energies into every facet of life by inspiring readers to explore their own individual willpower. This book features personalized techniques used to weed out any unwanted, unhealthy, or unnecessary desires to find a true, balanced magickal being. Penczak's innovative, modern spellcasting techniques utilize meditation, visualization, words, and intent in any situation, at any time. The results can seem instantaneous, and the potential limitless.

Finalist for the COVR Award for Best Magick/Shamanism Book

https://amzn.to/3QFSmxL 

 

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Alex Sanders

Orrell Alexander Carter

(1926 - 1988)

"King of the Witches"

Occultist and High Priest

Co-Founder of the

Alexandrian Wicca 

tradition of Witchcraft

Ex-husband of Maxine Sanders

by Travis Simpkins

Alex Sanders and Doreen Valiente

For more info, please visit:

witchcraftandwitches.com/alex-sanders

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins

 

Psychic Witch. A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick and Manifestation. Mat Auryn

Psychic Witch. A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick and Manifestation. Mat Auryn

I'm enjoying the new deluxe hardcover edition of "Psychic Witch" by Mat Auryn. It was released last year.

The paperback was originally published in 2020. A contemporary "classic."

Discover how to be a powerful psychic witch with this book on wielding energy and awakening your psychic senses. Psychic Witch explores the relationship between psychic ability and magick, interweaving them to create a strong foundation for accessing the full potential of your mind, body, and spirit.

Mat Auryn reveals some of his most closely guarded tips, secrets, practices, and meditations so that you can master the perception and manipulation of energy. Featuring over ninety exercises and the inner tools you need to perform magick anywhere and at any time, Psychic Witch helps you tune in to yourself and the subtle energies of the world.

https://amzn.to/4tzmWIf 

 

Egyptian Prosperity Magic. Claudia R. Dillaire

Egyptian Prosperity Magic. Claudia R. Dillaire. Money Magick

 I'm enjoying "Egyptian Prosperity Magic" by Claudia Dillaire.

 

Boost your cash flow and free yourself from financial uncertainty with the Egyptian deities. From choosing a new career to surviving a layoff, this magic book offers more than two dozen simple spells and rituals to attract fortune and abundance.

Work with Horus, Isis, Thoth, Amun, and other gods and goddesses from the Egyptian pantheon to help you catch a prospective employer's attention, design the perfect budget, control debt, and much more. You'll also create over twenty magical oils to bring greater success to your spellwork, job interviews, and résumés.

Praise:
"This book will delight the lovers of all things Egyptian and those who crave a historical basis to their spellwork."―Dana Eilers, author of The Practical Pagan

https://amzn.to/4kgk5Qc 

 

Gerald Gardner. Witchcraft. Book of Shadows. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Gerald Gardner. Witchcraft. Book of Shadows. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Dr. Gerald Brosseau Gardner

(1884 - 1964)

Anthropologist and Archaeologist

“Father of Wicca”

Founder of Gardnerian Wicca

Author of the Gardnerian “Book of Shadows”

“The Meaning of Witchcraft”

and “Witchcraft Today”

Initiated in the New Forest coven

Founder of the Bricket Wood coven

Member of

Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.)

Member of the

Rosicrucian Order Crotona Fellowship

Freemason, Member of

Sphinx Lodge No. 107, Irish Constitution

Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

by Travis Simpkins

Interview with Gerald Gardner

For more info, please visit:

british-wicca.com

Gerald Gardner. Book of Shadows. Gardnerian Wicca. Magick. Witchcraft Today. by Travis Simpkins

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Eileen Smith

also known as

Lady Cara

Author of

The Witches' Heart

Gardnerian Wicca

by Travis Simpkins

Different Types of Wiccans

For more info, please visit:

bucklandmuseum.org

and

museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins

 

Henry Cornelius Agrippa. Three Books of Occult Philosophy. by Travis Simpkins

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim. Three Books of Occult Philosophy. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa

von Nettesheim

(1486 - 1535)

Polymath, Physician, Legal Scholar

Soldier, Theologian and Occult Author

Known for

Three Books of Occult Philosophy (1533)

by Travis Simpkins

Henry Cornelius Agrippa

Three Books of Occult Philosophy - Llewellyn Publications

For more info, please visit:

stanford.edu/agrippa

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim. Three Books of Occult Philosophy. by Travis Simpkins

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of 

Maxine Sanders

Author and Occultist 

Co-Founder of 

Alexandrian Wicca

Wife of Alex Sanders (1926 - 1988)

Key Figure in the Development 

of Modern Pagan Witchcraft 

Founder of 

The Temple of the Mother coven 

by Travis Simpkins

A Conversation with Maxine Sanders

Maxine Sanders Interview

For more info, please visit:

thewitchesalmanac.com/maxinesanders

and

museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of 

Raymond Buckland 

(1934 - 2017) 

Author and Occultist 

High Priest 

in the Gardnerian Wicca tradition 

Founder of Seax-Wica 

Author of 

Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft 

(Book informally known as “Big Blue”) 

Founder of the 

Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick

by Travis Simpkins

Raymond Buckland - Witchcraft

For more info, please visit:

bucklandmuseum.org

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Wicca for Life. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Gerald Gardner. Witchcraft. Book of Shadows. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Gerald Gardner. Witchcraft. Book of Shadows. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Dr. Gerald Brosseau Gardner

(1884 - 1964)

Anthropologist and Archaeologist

“Father of Wicca”

Founder of Gardnerian Wicca

Author of the Gardnerian “Book of Shadows”

“The Meaning of Witchcraft”

and “Witchcraft Today”

Initiated in the New Forest coven

Founder of the Bricket Wood coven

Member of

Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.)

Member of the

Rosicrucian Order Crotona Fellowship

Freemason, Member of

Sphinx Lodge No. 107, Irish Constitution

Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

by Travis Simpkins

Interview with Gerald Gardner

For more info, please visit:

british-wicca.com

Gerald Gardner. Witchcraft. Book of Shadows. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

The Outer Temple of Witchcraft. Christopher Penczak

The Outer Temple of Witchcraft. Christopher Penczak. Wicca. Paganism. Magick. Occult

 I'm enjoying "The Outer Temple of Witchcraft", Book Two in the highly regarded book series by Christopher Penczak.

 

This new edition of the award-winning Outer Temple of Witchcraft features enhancements, corrections, and a focus on inclusivity. As you enter the heart of witchcraft, you find at its core the power of sacred space. In Christopher Penczak's first book, The Inner Temple of Witchcraft, you found the sacred space within yourself. Now The Outer Temple of Witchcraft helps you manifest the sacred in the outer world through ritual and spellwork. The book's twelve lessons, with exercises, rituals, and homework, follow the traditional Wiccan one-year-and-a-day training period. It culminates in a self-test and self-initiation ritual to the second degree of witchcraft―the arena of the priestess and priest.

COVR Award Winner (tied) for Book of the Year and Winner for Best Magic/Magick Book

https://amzn.to/4hKJEbe 

 

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Eileen Smith

also known as

Lady Cara

Author of

The Witches' Heart

Gardnerian Wicca

by Travis Simpkins

Different Types of Wiccans

For more info, please visit:

bucklandmuseum.org

and

museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins

 

Henry Cornelius Agrippa. Three Books of Occult Philosophy. by Travis Simpkins

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim. Three Books of Occult Philosophy. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa

von Nettesheim

(1486 - 1535)

Polymath, Physician, Legal Scholar

Soldier, Theologian and Occult Author

Known for

Three Books of Occult Philosophy (1533)

by Travis Simpkins

Henry Cornelius Agrippa

Three Books of Occult Philosophy - Llewellyn Publications

For more info, please visit:

stanford.edu/agrippa

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim. Three Books of Occult Philosophy. by Travis Simpkins

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of 

Maxine Sanders

Author and Occultist 

Co-Founder of 

Alexandrian Wicca

Wife of Alex Sanders (1926 - 1988)

Key Figure in the Development 

of Modern Pagan Witchcraft 

Founder of 

The Temple of the Mother coven 

by Travis Simpkins

A Conversation with Maxine Sanders

Maxine Sanders Interview

For more info, please visit:

thewitchesalmanac.com/maxinesanders

and

museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins