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 Not sure July 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this book a few years back and had no results using this book at all. I did not of course use every spell in the book as not every spell applied. However, this was a few years back before I had tunned my skills. Perhaps I should have did an uncrossing spell first before attempting the spells? Who knows, I unfortunately just tossed the book and moved on.
I would suggest to other readers to try an uncrossing spell first: especially if your not having success with the spells. Does this book work? Who knows but its worth a try especially if you've already bought the book!
 Works every time! February 7, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have an extensive library of rituals, spells, candle-burning books (I work in the books business) but it is this one I return to over & over. It's concise & turbo effective. My poor copy is over 20 years old & reeks of incense. I can't imagine living without it at this point.
If anyone knows of a book more powerful & easy to follow, please let me know. I purchased my copy for $2 in 1985 & can't say I have ever spent my money better. Every spell I have done from this tiny book has worked like gangbusters.
Definitely not for people with limited attention span as the spells take days to complete. And not for those who cannot afford 10 - 12 candles at 75 cents apiece.
Very effective!! August 31, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've read a ton of books on candle rites and spells, and this is my favorite. It has versions for Christians and Pagans. I think it's fasinating and there are rituals in here for many occasions. All of the ones I've tried have worked well for me. Is it magic, or the will of suggestion? I believe in magic, but does it really matter? IT WORKS!!!
truely practical August 14, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
this book is great it doesn't spend alot of time on the ethics and history of magick but gets right into some very usable spells, and gives both a Christian and Pagan variation on each so everyone can use it.
 Not very practical. July 26, 2007
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
I think Mr. Buckland and I have very different definitions of the word, 'practical'. He appears to use it in reference to 'everyday things', meaning one can use candle magic for 9-to-5 type things as well as emotional/spiritual purposes.
I, however, do not think one can use 'practical' without including the meaning of 'cost-and-time effective'. Some of the rituals suggested in this book call for *several* candles, of various colors, with an emphasis on not 're-using' candles. Unless you have a store near you that sells candles relatively cheaply, this can put you back a good amount of money, aside from whatever you spend on your regualr practice.
Now, since a sensible person does not leave even a single candle burning unattended, you get to babysit all those candles--because in Mr. Buckland's opinion, you can't re-use candles, can't snuff them and re-light for the same purpose. Some candles can burn for as long as 12 hours! Not very practical!
All the focus on colors, incense, etc., made me think this was more like Dumbo's feather than a primer on candle magic. The inclusion of Psalms seemed odd to me. While I suppose it was done in an effort to appeal to a wider audience, I don't think it worked. For Wiccans with no desire to include Christian scriptures (and who can blame them? Those Scriptures rightfully belong in the context and beliefs of that religion, not Wicca), the Psalms are unnecessary padding to flip through.
For Christians... well, to most Christians, practicing magic of any kind is anathema. I think Mr. Buckland made a mistake here, and assumed that since many Catholics light candles to the saints and the Holy Mother as part of their worship, *all* Christians would do so. (They don't, and there are certainly plenty of Christians who would object to being considered Catholic!)
Truthfully, this book is dated. THere's nothing in it (aside from the Psalms) that is not also readily available in most "Wicca 101" books. There are other books on candle magic--I recommend "The Candle Magick Workbook" by Kala and Ketz Pajeon. Much more focused, and far better suited for people wanting to personalize their practice.
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