Notions And Potions: Susan Bowes

A Safe, Practical Guide To Creating Magic and Miracles. Over the years witchcraft has received a bad press, being popularly associated with the black arts, devil-worship and the horrendous witch-hunts of the Middle Ages. But susan Bowes, a thoroughly cosmopolitan white witch shows a that magic can bring you love, self-love, protection, help with healing, guard your home and family and even boost your bank balance - as long as your intention is pure and your desire is to do good.  She reveals why casting spells and conducting rituals helps us to access a natural source of power that lies within each one of us. By using the tools of the trade - candles, incense, the grimoire, the besom, the athame and wand - we can open the door to a new world. We can use the magickal and healing properties of crystals, herbs, trees, colours, numbers and astrological energies to empower our work.  A very good beginner's book. Beautifully illustrated.