Positive Magic: Occult Self-Help

I guess I should have read the description a little more,before ordering I had no idea the book was so out dated. It was written in 1978 and revised in 1981, I wanted something more up to date. I got it for a wonderful price,but sending it back would be pointless since there is a restock fee deducted from your refund, no sense in getting back a couple of bucks. I order a lot from here and have always been satisfied, I guess that's why I am so disappointed. Still plan on ordering more books in the future,because of the low costs, but next time I will read when it was published.

This book is a must read for anyone interested in practicing magic. This book teaches you how to keep from hurting yourself or anyone else while you learn how to effect the world with your desires. I am very serious about this. If you want to influence the world of form with your desires, read this book before you try any form of magical acts. There are more complicated books on magic, but, there are none that work any better than the magic taught in this book. This is a mandatory first read for all our coven dedicates. Highest of recommendations.

Everyone should read this book! Even if you have only a passing curiosity about Wicca, Ms. Weinstein provides a wonderful primer on "the Craft" and its history that makes for compelling reading. Plus you get delightful instructions on tossing the coins (I Ching); reading the Tarot (a tool for opening up to your own intuition); and writing "Words of Power" (think of these as incantations, prayers, or affirmations, depending upon your personal beliefs). Best of all, Ms. Weinstein writes in a witty, down-to-earth style with one-liners that are sure to crack you up!

The chapter on ethics and safety is one of the most important. The most thorough explanation of the Law of Three that I have ever found. So many books coming out now on New Age and Occult topics are failing to provide this basic, essential information that protects you from having unintended bad results from your spells. It's hard to believe this book was written over 20 years ago, it is still fresh. I'm so glad she came out with the reprint, so it can be circulated again. I use Words of Power to help myself in school, in my job, with my relationships, finding a house, my kitty's health, my garden, just about everything. Enjoy your own copy of this book, and Blessed Be.

Whenever someone asks me to explain more about how magic works, I always start with two steps:Magic 101: Watch the _Star_Wars_ trilogy (Yes, the movies) and listen to every word they say about "The Force" - it is exactly how Magic works. (Yes, it sounds strange, but trust me on this one)Magic 102: Read _Positive_Magic_ to take the basic _Star_Wars_ introduction and get it explained in more detail and in a more "traditional" learing environment.There are many books on the subject, but very few would I recommend to a beginner as most are exploitive or sensationalist. _Positive_Magic_ is always my first recommendation in reading materials. It provides a clear, logical explanation to Magic, Wicca (a magical religeous tradition), I Ching (a Chinese divination oracle) and Astrology (a divination tools used by various cultures throughout the world).It provides a very balanced, thorough and non-judgemental view of its topics in an easy to read and understand format.Buy It. You'll love it. Blessed Be, Brian G.

With humor and skilled writing, author Marion Weinstein weaves the beginning occult searcher through the myriad nooks and crannies of magic. Words of power and wisdom delve into introductions to many occult traditions, including the I Ching, Tarot, Wicca, and more. Focused entirely on the positive aspects of magic, Weinstein even has the "Ten Foot Pole" chapter to advise beginners of her personal taboos...and they are an excellent rule of thumb for us all. If you are interested in exploring the world of the occult, start here. "Positive Magic" gives you tools to send you on the next steps of your journey. You can start here as a novice and find your path to being an adept. Highly recommended as a "first" occult book. Take the first steps of your journey!