Embracing the Moon: A Witch's Guide to Rituals, Spellcraft and Shadow Work a Witch's Guide to Rituals, Spellcraft and Shadow Work

I am a very eclectic Wicca, and this book was perfect for me. Although the author is not Wiccan, and there were some things in there that were against the Wiccan "rules", I would still do them is a situation like that arose. This book has no fluff or bluff in it, and it's the best book that Llewellyn has ever published. From reading this book I felt better for working with Goddess Hecate and was glad that Yasmine called the Dark Goddesses to help bring justice when someone has been raped, abused, etc. No, you won't find anything "New Agey" in it, Yasmine is a person who uses her common sense, and that is why I decided that she is my favorite author. Now I'm going to talk about this book.Part one is called "Ritual Preparation." It has all the basic things for you need to start working magick, I liked that she had a whole cahpter on visualization and how to do it, unlike other books that say "visualize an apple, that is how we do it, visualize it." There is also a cahpter on rising power that I also liked. It has all you need.Part two is called "Spellcraft." This part was so common sense that I loved it. I liked her personal stories as well. This part has it all and the spells couldn't have been written better. Many of her spells and rituals ask for oils that she has recepies to in the book--I would just use something else or a normal oil (everything can become magickal!) Part three is called "Shadow Work." In this section I liked the shapeshifting/totem animal cahpter and the chapter on faerie magick, the chapters on the Goddess and the God were very good, too. I liked how she said that faeries weren't all light and fluffy. All in all, this is a must have for all, no matter what magickal path you follow, it will be useful.If you want to know more about her other and future books, then visit her site. E-mail me if you want the link.

and produced the one book that needed to be written. Embracing the Moon is for everyone who has ever asked, "Where and how do I start?" Well, now we have the answer. Embracing The Moon: A Witches Guide to Ritual Spellcraft and Shadow Work is one of the most comprehensive books I have read in a quite some time. It contains everything, from rituals and spells to tools and recipes, Herbal, Animal, and Faerie Magick - the list is lengthy. Ms Galenorn has touched bases on just about everything, sharing her personal experiences in her own magickal life to help guide her readers through all the "whys." Embracing the Moon is the book I wish I'd had when I started; two hundred and ninety one pages of pure knowledge, enlightenment and insight. Along with the easy step by step directions, Ms Galenorn constantly encourages the reader to find what is right for them as an individual. Whatever direction you are following, this is the book for you. It's now in its fifth printing... and I can see why.

I thought I had lost my connection to the Goddess & the lunar cycles but this book happily brought me back right on track! Years ago, I would just skim through various wiccan books & read, get bored & venture off reading something else. Yasmine's books are written so well & are so detailed that you feel as though she is with you all the way. From the intro to the last page of the book, its a non-stop exciting journey into the today's eclectic witchcraft. If you've read all of Ravenwolf's books & are hungry for more; by all means, READ THIS BOOK! Embracing the Moon is devoid of any fluffy, new age psycho-babble that plagues a lot of new crop of "Wiccan" books. Embracing the Moon is the witchcraft of my dreams: Lucidly romantic, intense & moon centered. I was so hooked that I even went to her website & joined her mailing list. LOL! I LOVE this book! This book is for ALL levels, believe it or not. The "one size fits all" philosophy truly fits in this book. Whether you are a novice solitary or a 20 yr. veteran, this book belongs on any SERIOUS witch's library. Especially helpful are her opulent visualisation techniques. I won't even tell you what happened to me because you have to do this on your own. This book vibrates w/ so much Magick that you will explode w/ glee. I LOVE Yasmine & I LOVE this book!

This book is a wonderful and diverse guide to the Wiccan way. The author provides useful chants, spells,and ideas for creating your own personalized rituals and ceremonies. She gives equal attention the both the Goddess and God and gives rituals for both. One of my favorite sections is the one titled "Shadow Work" where she talks about animal magick and faerie magick, which includes oils and ceremonies for contacting animal and faerie guides. This book is just jam-packed with recipes, chants, candle magick, rune symbols,elements and deities, and spells for any occasion. A must read for the curious novice as well as for the experienced practioner, this is not only a book, but a magickal guide to living Wicca!

Finally! Just when you thought you had read it all, Yasmine Galenorn steps forward to dispel the myth, now and forever, that wicca and witchcraft are interchangeable terms! The content of Embracing the Moon was one that a new seeker or experienced crone could follow to gain new insight into our craft. I appreciated this book because it took a step beyond the standard beginner instruction to explain concepts that most witchcraft books fear to mention. Particularly interesting to note are the descriptions and sample spells for exorcisms, hexing with responsibilty, faerie magick, and protecting our earth and endangered species. The charts and correspondence tables are wonderfully useful and the powder and oil recipes invaluable. I loved reading about her personal experiences - they made me feel that I had met a kindred spirit. The writing was easy to follow - nothing overly technical or too complex here. I felt that she and I were in my living room, sharing a cup of tea and talking. This is one I will recommend to all my friends! Embracing the Moon is a must-read resource for every seeker of the ancient ways.