Craft of the Wise: A Practical Guide to Paganism & Witchcraft - Hardcover

Bramshaw, Vikki

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1910191132 ISBN 13: 9781910191132

Publisher: Avalonia, 2018

Synopsis

“Our everyday lives are moved by the energies of nature and the power of magic, which is available to all whom genuinely seek it out and recognise it within the simplest of things. Magic is life, and life is magic; and to practice, it is not to master but to understand the natural energies which surround us all of the time.” – Vikki Bramshaw, Craft of the Wise

Craft of the Wise communicates a balance of accepted Craft methods together with a wealth of information relating to the origins, beliefs and tools of this fascinating practice. Craft initiate and teacher Vikki Bramshaw brings together factual evidence from the past and references it to modern practices, dispelling common misconceptions and allowing the reader to grow in both wisdom and spirituality.

Discover the early origins of the Craft, the nature of the elements, the true meanings of the magical tools and how to use talismanic symbols. Learn about the mechanics behind magic, cosmology, creation and manifestation, and the science of the Craft. Study and practice various forms of circle casting and ritual, the origins and meanings of chants, rare seasonal rites, and the ancient Gods.

About this title

About the Author

Vikki Bramshaw is an author and researcher committed to studying folklore, authentic ritual and the esoteric since the late 90's. Some of her passions are religious history, theurgy, initiatory rites, trance and magic. Her ground-breaking 'Dionysos: Exciter to Frenzy', was published in 2013, exploring the numerous facets of the god Dionysos, revealing the hidden faces of the thrice-born god and the extent of his influence in the mysteries of the ancient world.  Her first book, 'Craft of the Wise: A Practical Guide', was published with JH Publishing in 2009, with a second edition published by Avalonia in 2017.  Vikki has also contributed to a number of anthologies, journals and magazines over the years and speaks at a range of events about ritual, magic and religious history.  Vikki Bramshaw lives in the UK in deepest darkest Hampshire.

Edition details

• Publisher: Avalonia
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1910191132
• ISBN 13: 9781910191132
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 278