Over 30 articles are included in the 2009 edition of Llewellyn’s newest Magical Almanac. Pagans with many years of experience behind them have contributed to another wonderful collection of essays on a variety of subjects that will fascinate those with a magickal mind.
Once again, the Table of Contents is divided into Earth Magic, Air Magic, Fire Magic and Water Magic. Within these sections there are articles on gardening, kitchen blessings, bells, wells, familiars, deities, the elements, tattoos, shamanism, cauldrons, and much more. The almanac section includes moon phases, moon signs, and correspondences.
I was also pleased to note that Llewellyn have noticed that the Southern Hemisphere Sabbat dates are different to our Northern neighbours, and they’ve included a list of ritual dates for their Antipodean readers.
I thought that this would be the perfect sort of book to pick up at the end of the day and read a chapter or two before drifting into dreams of myths and magick. But no, the articles are too interesting to treat so lightly. They’re full of practical pagan practices and creative ideas for rituals too. Instead of slipping towards slumber, I found myself busily jotting down notes and making plans for future seasonal rites.
I’ve been a fan of this series since I first found a copy back in 1992. I haven’t missed an edition since. They’re affordable, insightful and very well presented. Regardless of whether you’ve just begun wandering down the pagan path, or whether you’ve been on this journey for a while, treat yourself to some of this literary magick at your local bookstore.
Once again, the Table of Contents is divided into Earth Magic, Air Magic, Fire Magic and Water Magic. Within these sections there are articles on gardening, kitchen blessings, bells, wells, familiars, deities, the elements, tattoos, shamanism, cauldrons, and much more. The almanac section includes moon phases, moon signs, and correspondences.
I was also pleased to note that Llewellyn have noticed that the Southern Hemisphere Sabbat dates are different to our Northern neighbours, and they’ve included a list of ritual dates for their Antipodean readers.
I thought that this would be the perfect sort of book to pick up at the end of the day and read a chapter or two before drifting into dreams of myths and magick. But no, the articles are too interesting to treat so lightly. They’re full of practical pagan practices and creative ideas for rituals too. Instead of slipping towards slumber, I found myself busily jotting down notes and making plans for future seasonal rites.
I’ve been a fan of this series since I first found a copy back in 1992. I haven’t missed an edition since. They’re affordable, insightful and very well presented. Regardless of whether you’ve just begun wandering down the pagan path, or whether you’ve been on this journey for a while, treat yourself to some of this literary magick at your local bookstore.
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