Date Of Review: January 1, 2024
Review Left On GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6090676857
Mastering The Art Of Witchcraft: Building A Practical Foundation
Author: Frater Barrabbas
Started: November 28, 2023
Finished: January 2, 2024
Genre: Health, Mind, & Body, Non-fiction
Length: 166 pages
Part Of A Series: ?
Type Of Book: physical
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/194978568-mastering-the-art-of-witchcraft
Review:
Let me start this off by saying I realize this book isn't exactly for me at this time. I have no place to make an altar, nor do anything in this book. I am mainly in the broom closet as it where. It doesn't mean that it didn't make an impact on me, nor give me ideas as to what I can do once I have a place I can practice. A lot of it made sense in the respect it's common sense to me.
I don't have a community of folks to talk to about any of this. Every time I find a group of folks or a coven that might be ok to talk with, they turn out not to be as I don't follow their rules and think different then them. Or they don't understand my physical limitations. The author seems to understand that there are people like me who just don't exactly fit in.
One thing that stuck out was wands. I really can't use wands due to my RA. Though if there comes a time when my RA actually gets under control, the part about wands is something I will be able to build off of.
This is a book I think all witches should have, even if it doesn't advance their practice. Despite me not having a community to talk with about any of the witchy stuff, I would love to have this to help anyone along I should I meet that needs and/or wants it.
Goodreads Description:
Mastering the Art of Witchcraft contains everything that a beginner would need to build an independent practice of Witchcraft. Witchcraft is a religion and a system of magic, and this book provides a succinct but comprehensive exploration of both roles, allowing for the creation of a complete practice.
Enhance Your Power Like Never Before
Mastering the Art of Witchcraft is a beginner's guide to building both a liturgical and magical practice completely autonomous and independent from any tradition or current practice in modern Witchcraft. Unlike many other beginner's books, this book succinctly defines what is required to bridge both the religious and the magical aspects of modern Witchcraft to build a personal independent Witchcraft practice. Everything that you need to know, all of the liturgical and magical rites, and the basic background information is included in this work. Frater Barrabbas has written a five-book series for advanced Witchcraft studies and practices. These books were not for beginners, but now he has written this book, that teaches the beginner what they need to know and master to make the five-book series accessible. Modern Witchcraft, as it is practiced, is one half religious rites and the other half magical rites, seamlessly joined to produce a powerful discipline and regimen of practical rituals and exercises. This book was written for the beginner witch who wants to establish an independent and personal practice that will aid them in building an advanced magical and liturgical capability. Whether you belong to a coven and a tradition, or are a solitary witch, this book was written exclusively for you.