DescriptionRead the Practical Solitary Magic by Nancy Watson back cover and table of contents. Then, if it resonates with you, add it to your cart and buy it today for your personal library. We are providing the content as an educational aid to your virtual shopping experience. Weiser Books copyrighted text.Solitary Magic Back Cover:Many students of magic don’t want to be tied to a particular group or tradition, but prefer to search, experiment, and grow on their own. Here, at last, in an eminently sane and readable handbook that gives not only the how, but the why and wherefore, of the materials and methods of the solitary magician. In Practical Solitary Magic, Nancy Watson combines a concise introduction to the psychology and ethics of magic with a thorough treatment of its mechanisms. In a lively style, enhanced by personal anecdote and thoughtful insight, she initiates novices into the rudiments of ritual and guides them in their first steps down the magical path.Drawing on architectural analogy, Watson demystifies the practice of magic by providing a structural view of magical operations. She explores the techniques and accoutrements of each of the four magical planes, leading readers through the various chambers of a four-tiered edifice, and sweeping away layers of accumulated cobwebs from topics shrouded in esoteric jargon. Oracle divination, numerology, and magical incantation; visualization, clearing, and prayer; archetypes, elementals, and god-forms- all come to life with Watson’s pragmatic analysis. She Closes with a careful warning to her readers to avoid all those who would attempt to “re-mystify” the craft.Watson’s clear narrative and vivid imagery illuminate all the corners of her magical mansion with the light of common sense and folk history. Not only will you enjoy your guided tour, you’ll be tempted to take up residence there.Practical Solitary Magic by Nancy Watson table of contents:Forward Acknowledgments IntroductionPART ONE: The Psychology and Ethics of Magic – Magic and the Mind Magic and Psychology How Magic Works The Importance of Temperament – Magic and Ethics Magic and Personal Relationships Ethical MagicPART TWO: The Architecture of Magic – The Four Planes The Physical Plane The Emotional Plane The Mental Plane The Spiritual Plane The Cellar – The Mental Plane Setting your Goal Divination, Affirmations, and Incantations Oracles Astrology, Numerology, and Magic Creating and Using Affirmations Three Steps to Effective Affirmations Magical Incantations Summary – Spiritual Plane Choosing Archetypes Effective Prayer Contacting the Archetype Within Building the Magical Personality Summary – The Emotional Plane Visualization Techniques Magical Feeling Clearing Summary – Physical Plane The Four Elements of Nature The Four Elements of Ritual Magic The Four Elements in Psychology Elementals The Fire Element Salamanders The Air Element Sylphs The Water Element Ondines Meeting Your Personal Odine The Earth Element Gnomes OverviewPART THREE: The Practice of Magic –Timing and Tides Using the Solar and Lunar Cycles Using Power Days Using Days of the Week Using Planetary Hours Exceptions to the Rules When to expect Magical Results Why Some Magic Fails – Ritual The Four Phases of Ritual Casting a Magic Circle Consecrating Magical Tools and Implements Using Magical Instruments – Prosperity Rite – Continuing Your Studies High Magic Finding a Teacher Finding a Group Growing into MagicAppendix A: Temperament Questionnaire Appendix B: Personal Symbol Exercise God / Goddess Symbol Exercise Bibliography Index
