True Magick - A Beginner's Guide
By: Amber K
360 pages
OVER 200,000 SOLD
For fifteen years, Amber K's "little green book" has guided thousands down
the life-changing path of magick. Selling more than 200,000 copies,
True Magick has truly struck a chord with Witches, Pagans, and magicians around the world.
Presented here for the first time is the revised and expanded anniversary edition of True Magick.
It features the same delightful introduction to the history and lore of magick,
in addition to several varieties of magick, ranging from shamanism
and Norse Magick to Voudun and Qabala. Amber K explains the basics,
such as how to find or create ritual tools, establish a temple, plan a ritual,
and cast spells safely and ethically.
New material includes six more chapters, recommending reading for each chapter,
and more than 100 added exercises.
- Index -
Preface xv
Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction to the 15th Anniversary Edition xix
1: About Magick?nd You 1(6)
What Magick Is Not, 2(1)
What Magick Is, 3(1)
What Magick Is For, 4(2)
Acting in Accord, 6(1)
2: A Brief History of Magick 7(12)
Magick Everywhere, 8(1)
Magick at the Dawn of Humankind, 8(1)
Magick in the Fertile Crescent, 9(1)
Life, Death, and Magick in Khemi, 10(1)
The Magick of Old Europe, 11(1)
Science and Magick in Greece and Rome, 12(1)
Magick Versus the Church, 13(1)
Magick Comes to the New World, 14(1)
The Western Tradition Rises, 14(1)
Wicca and Paganism: "We're Back," 15(1)
The Triumph of Science and Religion, 16(1)
Science Discovers Magick, 17(1)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 17(2)
3: First Steps in Magick 19(14)
A Time for Magick, 19(1)
A Space for Magick, 20(2)
Your Magickal Journal, 22(1)
A Purpose for Magick, 22(1)
Your Family and Neighbors, 23(1)
Choosing a Magickal Name, 23(2)
Your Magickal Apparel, 25(3)
Dedication Ritual, 28(2)
Music, 30(1)
Books, 30(1)
Tools, 30(1)
Supplies, 31(1)
The Journey Begins, 31(1)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 31(2)
4: Magick and Science 33(18)
The Limits, 33(2)
The Nature of Reality, 35(4)
Energy Is Abundant, 39(2)
Everything Is Connected, 41(2)
Possibilities Are Infinite, 43(2)
Scientists as Magicians, 45(1)
But Does It Really Work? 46(1)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 47(4)
5: The Path Lies Within You 51(10)
The Middle Self, 52(1)
The Younger Self, 53(1)
The Higher Self, 53(1)
The Magickal Team Within You, 54(1)
Clearing the Path: Phase One, 55(1)
Clearing the Path: Phase Two, 56(2)
Clearing the Path: Phase Three, 58(1)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 58(3)
6: Ethics and Hazards 61(12)
Part 1: Ethical Guidelines, 61(3)
The Wiccan Rede, 62(1)
The Law of Return, 62(1)
Magick Only with Permission, 62(1)
Refusing to Charge Money, 63(1)
Part 2: Hazards, 64(9)
Energy Imbalance, 64(1)
Excessive Introversion, 64(1)
Temptation to Act Unethically, 65(1)
Interference from Nonmaterial Entities, 65(2)
Success in the Wrong Endeavors, 67(1)
Persecution, 68(1)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 69(4)
7: The Pyramid of Magick 73(14)
A Profound Knowledge, 73(2)
A Creative Imagination, 75(1)
A Will of Steel, 76(1)
A Living Faith, 76(1)
To Keep Silent, 77(1)
And Love Within, 78(1)
Exercises Toward Mastery 79(8)
8: The Energies of Magick 87(16)
Cleansing and Balancing Your Energy Field, 91(1)
Centering and Connecting, 91(1)
The Power Within You, 92(1)
Raising Power from Without, 92(1)
Sending the Power, 93(1)
Earthing Excess Energy, 93(1)
Protecting Animal Companions, 94(1)
Recharging Talismans and Wards, 95(1)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 96(7)
9: Magick and Your Health 103(16)
Eating Right, 103(3)
Clean Air, 106(1)
Regular Exercise, 106(1)
Natural-Fiber Clothing, 107(1)
Restful Sleep, 108(1)
Natural Light, 109(1)
Love, 110(3)
A Word About Addictions, 113(2)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 115(4)
10: Creating the Magickal You 119(18)
Balancing the Elements in Yourself, 119(1)
The Elemental Star, 120(2)
Elemental Star Questions, 122(3)
Your Elemental Star, 125(1)
Your Priority Element for Personal Work, 126(1)
The Sacred Marriage, 127(3)
Connecting with Deity, 130(5)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 135(2)
11: The Varieties of Magick 137(20)
Styles of Magick, 137(2)
What Kind of Magician Are You? 139(2)
Some Magickal Traditions, 141(11)
Shamanism, 141(1)
Wicca, 142(1)
Norse Magick, 143(1)
Huna, 144(1)
Alchemy, 145(1)
Brujaria, 146(1)
Qabala, 147(2)
Voudun, 149(1)
Western Ceremonial Magick, 150(1)
Other Magickal Traditions, 151(1)
Connecting with the Magick of an Era or Culture, 152(1)
Exercises Toward Mastery 153(4)
12: Nature Magick 157(16)
Hunting Magick, 158(1)
Herb and Garden Magick, 158(2)
Divination with Nature, 160(1)
Sun, Moon, and Stars, 161(2)
Water Magick, 163(1)
Tree Magick, 163(2)
Animal Allies, 165(1)
Earth and Stone Magick, 166(2)
Weatherworking, 168(1)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 169(4)
13: Intrinsic and Inner Magick 173(20)
The Tools of Intrinsic Magick, 174(3)
Inner Magick, 177(3)
Memory, 178(1)
Visualization, 178(1)
Imagination, 179(1)
Othersight, 179(1)
Energy from Emotions, 180(1)
Direct Mental Manipulation of Energy, 181(1)
Visualization Plus Energy, 182(1)
Inner Ceremonial Magick, 182(1)
Magick with Virtual Tools, 183(1)
Allegorical Inner Magick, 184(1)
Symbolic Inner Magick, 185(1)
One Goal, Five Inner Methods, 186(2)
Direct Manipulation, 186(1)
Visualization, 187(1)
Ceremonial, 187(1)
Allegorical, 187(1)
Symbolic, 188(1)
Intrinsic Magick, Pluses and Minuses, 188(1)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 189(4)
14: Getting Ready for Ritual 193(14)
Knowing Your Purpose, 193(2)
Your Ritual Tools, 195(4)
Your Altar, 199(2)
The Timing of Ritual, 201(1)
Understanding Correspondences: The Language of Ritual, 202(2)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 204(3)
15: Creating and Performing Ritual 207(16)
The Steps of Magickal Ritual, 207(8)
A Sample Ritual, 215(2)
Analysis, 217(1)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 218(5)
16: Spellcraft: The Techniques of Magick 223(14)
A Spell to Become Calm and Centered, 224(1)
A Spell for Easing Grief or Sadness, 225(1)
A Spell for Employment, 226(1)
A Spell for a House Blessing, 226(2)
A Spell for Love, 228(1)
A Spell for Prosperity, 229(1)
A Spell for Safe Travel, 230(1)
A Spell for Self-Blessing, 231(1)
A Spell for Self-Confidence, 232(1)
A Spell for Self-Healing, 233(1)
Techniques, 234(2)
Exercises Toward Mastery 236(1)
17: Everyday Magick and Daily Spiritual Practices 237(16)
Daily Spiritual Practice, 237(2)
Grounding and Centering, 239(1)
Protective Spells, 240(1)
Quick Divination, 241(1)
Travel Magick, 242(1)
Daily Theurgy, 243(2)
Magick to Sacralize the World, 245(1)
Odds and Ends, 246(3)
Portable Ritual Tools, 249(2)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 251(2)
18: Your Magickal Education Continues 253(16)
Contact Points, 253(2)
Schools That Teach Magick, 255(2)
Evaluating Teachers, 257(2)
The Question of Fees, 259(1)
Learning Magick from Books, 260(1)
Learning from Nature, 261(4)
Practice and Experimentation, 265(2)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 267(2)
19: Change, Death, and Magick 269(10)
What Is Death? 270(2)
The Lessons of Past Lives, 272(2)
On Dinosaurs, Death, and the Dance, 274(2)
Exercises Toward Mastery, 276(3)
Conclusion 279(2)
Appendices
I: Glossary of Terms, 281(20)
II: Elemental Correspondences, 301(2)
III: Colors for Magick, 303(2)
IV: Recommended Reading, 305(8)
V: Seeds for Meditation, 313(6)
VI: Discussion of Ethical Scenarios, 319(6)
VII: Magicians Through the Ages, 325(14)
VIII: Elemental Star Charts, 339(6)
Index 345
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