“The real mysteries of magic are those of nature. In practicing these spells one touches nature, and in this work anyone can discover the secrets. Nature, the Earth, the Universe, are the great initiators. It is to these that we must look for help in opening our eyes to see what has been there all along.”
If the title “Earth Power” seems familiar, it’s because this is not a new book – Llewellyn have reissued this popular Scott Cunningham book, which was first published in 1983.
The good thing about this new version is that it has an updated biography of the author inside the cover, but I was disappointed to find that the stunning artwork by Robin Wood (that featured so heavily in past editions) has not been included in this one.
For many years, this book has been a trusted guide to those who are interested in the principles of magic – especially that of folk magic! For this is a book that focuses on enchantments from simpler times, from those days of old when religion, magic, and the elements were an integral part of people’s daily lives. It’s a book of spells that uses rivers and sea, sun and moon, storms and rain!
As Cunningham says, “...the ways of magic are revealed to those who work with the forces of nature. The secrets are written in meandering streams and drifting clouds; they are whispered by the roaring ocean and cooling breeze; they echo in caves and rocks and forests.”
Any book with a chapter on tree magic soon becomes a firm favourite of mine, and this one has a section on tree spells, tree divination, their healing energies and magical properties too.
As with all Cunningham books, the author encourages the reader to experiment with invocations, spell workings and divination - he doesn’t proclaim that you have to do things a certain way or else you will be struck by 9 bolts of lightning and then laughed at by the gods!
Making magic in harmony with nature, is the message of this book, and the true essence of magic is contained within its pages. Like any of the other Scott Cunningham titles, this one is especially recommended for newcomers, but those with plenty of experience behind them may also enjoy looking at Earth Power again, as they’ll rediscover some fundamental concepts that are sometimes overlooked.
Publisher: Llewellyn
ISBN: 0-87542-121-0
The good thing about this new version is that it has an updated biography of the author inside the cover, but I was disappointed to find that the stunning artwork by Robin Wood (that featured so heavily in past editions) has not been included in this one.
For many years, this book has been a trusted guide to those who are interested in the principles of magic – especially that of folk magic! For this is a book that focuses on enchantments from simpler times, from those days of old when religion, magic, and the elements were an integral part of people’s daily lives. It’s a book of spells that uses rivers and sea, sun and moon, storms and rain!
As Cunningham says, “...the ways of magic are revealed to those who work with the forces of nature. The secrets are written in meandering streams and drifting clouds; they are whispered by the roaring ocean and cooling breeze; they echo in caves and rocks and forests.”
Any book with a chapter on tree magic soon becomes a firm favourite of mine, and this one has a section on tree spells, tree divination, their healing energies and magical properties too.
As with all Cunningham books, the author encourages the reader to experiment with invocations, spell workings and divination - he doesn’t proclaim that you have to do things a certain way or else you will be struck by 9 bolts of lightning and then laughed at by the gods!
Making magic in harmony with nature, is the message of this book, and the true essence of magic is contained within its pages. Like any of the other Scott Cunningham titles, this one is especially recommended for newcomers, but those with plenty of experience behind them may also enjoy looking at Earth Power again, as they’ll rediscover some fundamental concepts that are sometimes overlooked.
Publisher: Llewellyn
ISBN: 0-87542-121-0
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