- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Citadel - Kensington; illustrated edition edition (April 1 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0806523522
- ISBN-13: 978-0806523521
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14 x 1.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 222 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,530,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
Witchcraft, especially Wicca, has reached the age of maturity. At a recent women’s festival in California, over 20 women declared themselves to be Crones at a special ceremony. Many Witches are now second or even third generation practitioners, and it has been over 20 years since many first generation Witches started out with Starhawk’s "The Spiral Dance" or Buckland’s "Complete Book of Witchcraft."
But where are the books for the experienced Witch? The shelves are flooded with "Wicca 101" books, and many readers are desperate for more advanced concepts beyond the basics of casting a circle and calling the quarters.
Not simply a "Wicca 201" book, The Veil’s Edge discusses more unfamiliar and abstract concepts of magic and Witchcraft, including:
- The Veil between the worlds and how it works
- Direct contact with the Divine and how to handle it, including direct possession experiences
- Ecstatic worship techniques and shamanism
- Fae magic techniques, including the use of glamourie
- Explorations into the illusiory nature of reality
- Group dynamics and working with different kinds of energy flows
- Scientific proof that magic works, backed up with case-by-case evidence
- Intuitive magic: Allowing yourself to sense and believe
Readers are introduced to these topics through the author’s personal experiences and interviews with other Witches that have been practicing for many years. Anyone who considers themselves an experienced magic worker will appreciate this essential book which fills a genuine need within the maturing Pagan community.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I had hoped,
This review is from: Veils Edge (Paperback)
When I purchased the Veil's Edge from Amazon.ca, I was excited to receive the book in the mail, as the table of contents held promise on the advanced matters that expanded on traditions of Wicca, energy work, group dynamics, customs...etc. Areas that I took training in over the past 16 years and reading this book was another perspective for me to further expand upon. The Veil's Edge is truly for the beginner, not for the intermediate as Willow Polson marketed the book for advanced students. The suggestions given by Ms. Polson are 101 class type actually, which is ironic as the back cover of this book notes complex concepts for the intermediate.... I learned the concepts described in Ms. Polson's book during my first year of apprenticeship; I guess I was lucky to have worked with educated teachers. I would have given four stars if the book was strictly marketed for the beginner.
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Veil's Edge, well worth reading!,
By North Sea (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Veils Edge (Paperback)
I found this book to be well written, intrigueing and full of valuable ideas and perceptions. I have been a long time fan of M Macha Nightmare's writing. This is the first time I have read Willow Polson's work, but it certainly will not be the last. The treatment of subject is sure to give new insights to anyone interested in the practice of the magickal arts. A mature and enciteful approach to mystical and spiritual matters.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ready to take a dive?,
By Mistypaw (South Florida, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Veils Edge (Paperback)
One of my first knee jerk reactions to reading this book was, "YES! I am not insane! I am not the only one who's been seeing/sensing these things!" Many wiccans talk about "fantasy witches" in which they refer to folks who really see and do things like battle demons, and physically shape-shift, and literally traveling to other worlds. It sounds pretty unbelievable. And it is very daring and amazing when you start perceiving such things for yourself. But where do you draw the line between fantasy and reality? How do you know your not wishfully magicking things into your perception? That's where the good judgment and willpower you've been theoretically been training for years comes in.There is an excellent chapter on magic and science, most notably quantum physics. I will admit, I don't know much about quantum physics, so maybe someone will have another opinion on how she approaches it. However, for me it was a good simple easy to understand opener to the topic, and I plan on looking into the bibliography that is provided in the book. Another reaction was realizing how much trouble a book like this on the market could be. This is not a simple starting book. This is not something for a casual wiccan. This is not even necessarily about religion. It's witchcraft. There are no clear cookie cutter instructions for a reason. She does describe how to do some things, and if your really up to working with that kind of stuff then it's more than enough. This is only for once you know a wide variety of techniques very well and have done lots and lots and lots of energy work. Otherwise messing with such stuff can be downright dangerous possibly to yourself and others. Ripping holes in reality and guiding the dead are not things to poo poo at. I'm not even sure I would have the balls to play with some of this yet. And I know all the cautionary stuff sounds redundant, but there is reason for it. There are some more topics I can think of along these lines she didn't cover. But it's, as far as I know, the only book so far to seriously dare to publish some of this kind of magic. To let people know what's possible, and what's out there. So if your interested, check it out. And don't be afraid to agree or disagree with how stuff works. You may learn something different from your triggered intuition. Her introductions and style of making examples and analogies also made it a very fast fun read. She has interviewed and gotten advice from several other authors I respect and enjoyed reading in the past. Oh, and the small fact that she's a Bast person didn't sway me at all. :grin/wink:
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