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Before You Cast a Spell

Understanding the Power of Magic
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Before You Cast a Spell by Carl McColman offers a clear and accessible introduction to the spirituality underpinning magic. It is designed for both newcomers to magic and experienced Witches, exploring how eternal values like love, compassion, hope, and trust form the foundation of magical energy. Rather than focusing on spells or magical ingredients, the book explains the principles behind effective magic and its power, encouraging readers to understand and harness this energy thoughtfully.

With a warm and positive tone, the book empowers readers to practise magic intentionally while finding happiness and joy in everyday life, whether or not they choose to cast spells.
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This book is suitable for individuals interested in the spiritual aspects of magic, including beginners curious about magical practice and veteran Witches seeking deeper understanding of the principles behind their craft.

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Brings an understanding of magic, where it is from and what it can and cannot do.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

This book provides a user-friendly introduction to the spirituality of magic. Written for the person newly interested in magic, as well as the veteran Witch, it helps the reader discover the power and beauty of magic through eternal values such as love, compassion, hope, trust, and practicality.

This is not a book full of spells or lists of magical ingredients. Rather, it reveals the principles of magical energy and power, helping the reader to understand what makes magic work and why.

After mastering the spiritual principle, the reader will be empowered not only to work effective spells, but to also find happiness and joyβ€”with or without a spell.

With a warm, friendly, and positive tone, Before You Cast a Spell invites readers to think carefully and make their own thoughtful decisions about the role of magic in their lives.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781564147165

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: Career Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Carl McColman writes about the spiritual life. His books published since 2010 express his love for contemplative, monastic and mystical Christianity. His older books, published before 2005, explored a variety of topics including paganism and goddess spirituality. Carl's work is characterized by an optimistic, expansive understanding of spirituality, rooted in Christianity while embracing the wisdom of the world's contemplative traditions. In his own words, "I am passionate about helping people to embody creative, joyful lives of love and service, formed by prayer, silence, and the wisdom of the saints and mystics." Carl McColman learned the practice of contemplative prayer at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. He is a professed Lay Cistercian -- a layperson under the guidance of Trappist monks. He regularly speaks, teaches and conducts retreats on contemplative Christian practice, and blogs at www.carlmccolman.com.

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