Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft (Llewellyn's Practical Magick) by Buckland, Raymond -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Praise About the Author Title Page Copyright Page Other Books by Raymond Buckland Dedication Acknowledgements Preface to the Second Edition Introduction LESSON ONE - The History and Philosophy of Witchcraft

The Philosophy of Witchcraft The Power Within Spells and Charms Lesson One Questions Examination Questions for Lesson One

LESSON TWO - Beliefs

Dieties Deities’ Names The God and Goddess of Witchcraft Reincarnation Retribution Between Lives Your Temple Your Altar and Its Furniture Magick—An Introduction Lesson Two Questions Examination Questions for Lesson Two

LESSON THREE - Tools, Clothing, and Names

Working Tools Knife Marking in Metal Sword Other Tools Dress Jewelry Horned Helmet Inscriptions Your Witch Name Lesson Three Questions Examination Questions for Lesson Three

LESSON FOUR - Getting Started

Rites of Passage Circles Self-Dedication Coven Initiation Method of Binding for an Initiation Lesson Four Questions Examination Questions for Lesson Four

LESSON FIVE - Covens and Rituals

Covens and Degrees Hierarchy and Priesthood Covensteads and Covendoms The Book of Rituals Consecration of Tools Consecration Ritual Erecting the Temple Clearing the Temple Esbats and Sabbats Esbat Rite Full Moon Rite New or Dark Moon Rite Cakes and Ale Lesson Five Questions Examination Questions for Lesson Five

LESSON SIX - Sabbats

Samhain—GreaterSabbat Imbolc—GreaterSabbat Beltane—Greater Sabbat Lughnasadh—GreaterSabbat Lesson Six Questions Examination Questions for Lesson Six

LESSON SEVEN - Meditation, Dreams, and the Minor Sabbats

Meditation How Meditation Works Technique Posture Area Time of Day Persistence Method Ending Your Meditation Period Dreams The Source Interpreting your Dreams Universal Symbols Remembering Dreams Personal Symbols The Repetitive Dream Group Dreams Dreams Versus Out-of-Body Experiences Rituals (Continued) Spring Equinox Sabbat Summer Solstice Sabbat Autumnal Equinox Sabbat Winter Solstice Sabbat Lesson Seven Questions Examination Questions For Lesson Seven

LESSON EIGHT - Marriage, Birth, Death, and Channeling

Handfasting Handfasting Rite Handparting Rite Birth Rite (or Wiccaning) Crossing the Bridge (at Death) The Intuitive Process Categories of Channeling Clearing the Channel Listening External Focal Points Interpreting Channeled Information Sensory Deprivation The Witches’ Cradle Lesson Eight Questions Examination Questions for Lesson Eight

LESSON NINE - Divination

Tarot Interpretation Scrying Saxon Wands Cheiromancy First Observations The Line of Life The Head and the Heart The Line of the Head The Line of the Heart The Line of Fate The Marriage Lines The Wristlets The Mount of Venus The Mount of the Moon The Fingers Tea Leaf Reading Numerology Name Number Astrology Interpretation Fire Scrying Lesson Nine Questions Examination Questions for Lesson Nine

LESSON TEN - Herbalism

Herbal Lore Getting the Most out of Herbs Simples, Syrups, Salves, Poultices, and Powders Alteratives Anthelmintics or Vermifuges Astringents Bitter Tonics Calmatives Carminatives and Aromatics Cathartics Demulcents Diaphoretics Diuretics Expectorants Nervines Nerve Stimulants Refrigerants Sedatives Stimulants Vulneraries Vitamins in Herbs The Art of Prescribing Medicine Some Simple Treatments Medicinal Drinks Medicinal Syrups Medicinal Decoctions Medicinal Teas Medicinal Mixtures Ointments Sources Lesson Ten Questions Examination Questions for Lesson 10

LESSON ELEVEN - Magick

Physical Body Circle Entry and Exit Cone of Power Dancing and Chanting Feeling Drawing Down Power Releasing the Power Timing Cord Magick Candle Magick Love Magick Sex Magick Binding Spell Protection Form of Ritual Important Reminder Lesson Eleven Questions Examination Questions for Lesson Eleven

LESSON TWELVE - The Power of the Written Word

Runes Ogam Bethluisnion Egyptian Hieroglyphics Theban Passing the River Angelic Malachim Pictish Talisman and Amulets Amulets Songs, Dances, and Sabbat Games Power Raising Dance General Dancing Music and Song Sabbat Games Outdoor Games Homemade Wine and Ale; Home-cooked Bread Bread and Cakes Important Reminder Lesson Twelve Questions Examination Questions for Lesson Twelve

LESSON THIRTEEN - Healing

The Aura Auric Healing Pranic Healing Absent Healing Color Healing Directing the Color Color-charged Water Distant Color Healing Gem Therapy Gem Attributes Poppets Meditation and Biofeedback Animals and Plants Positive Thinking Lesson Thirteen Questions Examination Questions for Lesson 13

LESSON FOURTEEN - Getting Set Up

Rituals The Construction of Ritual Guardians of the Watchtowers Origins Forming a Coven Your Coven Establishing a Church Craft Greetings Clothing Accessories Young Wiccans Breaking the News Examination Questions for Lesson Fourteen

LESSON FIFTEEN - Solitary Witches And Now? APPENDIX A - Wiccan Denominations APPENDIX B - Answers to Examination Questions APPENDIX C - Music and Chants Recommended Reading List INDEX

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