{"title":"Sara L. Mastros","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSara L. Mastros\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the world of modern spirituality and witchcraft. Her works invite readers to deepen their personal practice through practical guidance, whether delving into ritual craft or the transformative power of magical incense. These books serve as an accessible introduction for those curious about mystical traditions and spiritual self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBalancing \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e with elements of \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/em\u003e, Mastros’s writing empowers individuals to connect with their inner strength and expand their understanding of the unseen. Her collection is ideal for anyone seeking meaningful tools to enrich both mind and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-big-book-of-magical-incense-by-sara-l-mastros-9781578637409","title":"The Big Book of Magical Incense","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Big Book of Magical Incense\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable hands-on guide to the vast world of magical incense. It provides tried-and-true recipes, advice on how to create your own formulas, and instructions on how to use incense in all sorts of magical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the book requires no prerequisite knowledge, it is also appropriate for experienced magicians and learned pagans. The chapters are scaffolded, teaching about basic ingredients and skills, both practical and magical, in early chapters, and gently leading the reader to develop their own recipes, spells, and ritual practices as they move through the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a paradigm-agnostic way, the book should appeal to people on numerous paths:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCeremonial magicians and sorcerers will appreciate the planetary incense recipes and translations from the Greek magical papyri and other classical magic texts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFolk magicians will appreciate the many magical incense formulas, such as Go Away! and Money Magnet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnimists will love the focus on ingredients native to the United States, and the instructions for working with the dead and the spirits of the land.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDevotional pagans will find recipes for a variety of gods, particularly those of the Eastern Mediterranean traditions, some of whose chapters include original translations of the Orphic hymns and other devotional poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChaos magicians will be excited about the flexibility to mix and match practices and recipes throughout the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A masterwork of botanical lore.\" - Amy Blackthorn, author of \u003ci\u003eBlackthorn's Botanical Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868833599724,"sku":"9781578637409","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1251593482750.jpg?v=1759771460"},{"product_id":"introduction-to-witchcraft-by-sara-l-mastros-9781964537573","title":"Introduction to Witchcraft","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive, no-fluff approach to beginner witchcraft.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSara Mastros has turned thousands of novices into practitioners of the Craft. For the first time, \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Witchcraft: Thirteen Lessons in the Practice of Magic\u003c\/em\u003e presents her decades of experience and material in an accessible form. Step into her classroom with a notebook and feather-tipped pen ready: it's time to advance your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Witchcraft\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll find practical exercises, simple but never condescending explanations of major ideas, and examples from Mastros's experience in the field. 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