Helping Yourself with White Witchcraft

I bought this book because my teacher asked me so in order to using it for a Psychic Self-Defense class. At first, when I read the first pages, and all the stuff about the author's boasting over results, I thought: what a nonsense! But then I tried one of the spells, I did not even provide incenses or candles or anything, just read one over and over in front of a candle. And it worked right away! I was in shock, but kept trying. One after another, all the magic proved to be worthy. As for evil spirits being attracted by some of the spells, I have not experienced anything of the sort. But once I tried one spell over getting rid of an individual I did not get along with. I asked no harm for anyone, and the result was I got an opportunity at another place, so I stopped being obliged to deal with that person at once. That was not what I had planned, but still it was what I had asked. That happens a lot of times with the spells in the book: if you are careful, they do not backfire (you always can add or modify lines to prevent it asking for no harm to come), but they may surprise you. This is one book I will never get rid of. If you need to prove yourself that magic exists, just try it.

I got this book some 20 years ago and have experimented at a time with just about every single spell mentioned in that book. They have all worked beautifully - actually some have worked way better than I expected and they taught me some other lessons about the importance of mastering the control over one's thoughts and emotions, alongside with playing with power. This is not really a Wiccan book. It is eclectic book and mixes deities from an assortment of traditions. It has nothing to do with any religion, merely with using different tools to help you focus your mind on your outcomes effectively, helping you to create outstanding results. If you use it a lot, eventually, you will not need the external tools any more - but will be able to rely fully and completely on using the power of your mind alone. The book will help you to train your mind. A note on the "spells" in this book. They are beautifully written as a rhyme. Now, 20 years later, I still remember them. Using a rhyme is very effective way to impress ideas upon your subconscious mind. When I began using this book, I was experimenting with everything, just to see what happens. In those experiments I was repeating the "spells" verbatim as they are written, out of curiosity, and well, some things manifested in interesting ways, the wordings from those spells, even though I didn't really care to have them manifest. As you learn to write your own spells, you may incorporate the wording in them that you're certain you'd like to experience, because your subconscious mind has a tendency to accept everything literally, and then create it in your experience. In any event, this book is bound to bring you many interesting experiences.

This book is a simple & down-to-earth intro to witchcraft. I enjoy the casual writing style (if you're looking for a "polished" writing style, look elsewhere) and have used many of the techniques. They work!

As a non-religious spellcaster, this is the book for me. I picked it up about 10 years ago. It's all about personal power and how to use the craft to increase your own. It's not about the Craft as a religion. I found this a refreshing change from most books about the Craft, which emphasize the religiousity.Heartily recommended for the beginner!

I have the original version of this book (1974) It's true that some of the "look how so and so found a job" testimonials can be tiresome at times. However, there are excellent teachings in this book such as the cleansing and protection rituals and I loved the "building of thoughtforms" ritual, you don't see that in alot of current Neo-Pagan/New Age books. I also like how the chapters are broken down, and the "homework" at the end of each chapter, ensures that the individual has truely mastered the techniques and lessons of that chapter. If followed ,his instructions will leave you with a true sense of knowledge in the area of spell casting. It's been 20yrs since I bought the book and it is still one of my most cherished. Just a reminder if you are looking for information on the "Religion" of Wicca or any other path this is NOT what this book is about, This book focuses on spellcasting and building your own personal powers and abilities.