5.0 out of 5 stars
Pixies, Sprites, Undines, Faeries, and Elves, Mar 14 2004
This review is from: Faery Magick (Paperback)
A friend turned me on to this wonderful and magickal book. I was reading Cunningham's book and it didn't have much on the fae, so she told me to buy Sirona Knight's book on faery magick. I'm glad I did. This is one book I don't loan out to anyone because I refer to it so much the pages are already worn. If you are totally into the fae, then this is a book you will use often. Everything Knight describes is easy to do and follow, with powerful results. I especially like the practical, down to earth, tone of her writing, and the fae stories.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
FABULOUS, MARVELOUS, FANTASTIC BOOK ON THE FAE!, Mar 11 2004
This review is from: Faery Magick (Paperback)
Sirona Knight has crafted a rare and marvelous resource book for getting in touch with the fae. She uses lots of rituals, spells, and charms to access the fae and her writing shows that she really knows what she is writing about! This is a well-written, interesting, and fantastic book is you are interested in the fae like I am. Everyone with fae heritage will appreciate Sirona Knight's compassionate writing and her deep understanding and love of nature spirits and elementals.
There is a history of faeries in the book, and then modern examples of faeries. The best part of the book is the stories at the beginning of each chapter--I wish the author would have included about 10 more of these. Then the other best part of the book is the rituals, spells, and charms that get you going in the right direction. I live in the suburbs and did several of the spells in my backyard by my oak trees and rose bushes and they were very successful. I like this book because it is truly fabulous, marvelous and fantastic. Blessed be the fae.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice starting book on the fae, Nov 21 2003
This review is from: Faery Magick (Paperback)
Faery Magick is a book about faery spells, potions, and lore. The first chapter summarizes the history, folklore, and mythology of the fey. Chapter two discuses the types of faeries. Chapters' three, four, and five covers the times for faery magic, the magical ways of the fae, and faery romance and love. The last four chapters give spells for home, romance, wealth, and empowerment. This book contains a Bibliography and an index.
Chapter 1 has an extensive history, which was very informative. In the second chapter Ms. Knight discusses the types of fae. I found this to be very well written. Chapter four gives again excellent correspondences for plants, animals, stones and metals.
From chapter five on, Ms. Knight deals heavily with the traditional aspect of this craft. Although Ms. Knight feels this is the correct way to do it, most of us do not have the time in today's nine to five world. In addition, I found the spells to be somewhat problematical considering the majority of us live in cities or suburbs. It would be wonderful if we all could go out to a hillside at twilight, and give our offerings to the fae, in reality; most of us leave gifts for them where and when we can.
After reading this book, I felt I gained a lot of knowledge about who the fae are and Ms. Knight does give excellent correspondences. But the ritualistic aspect leaves much to be desired for most of us.
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