Words of the Witch

Contents

Exercises and Projects List-xiii

Introduction-1

Part 1: Historical Background
Chapter 1-Spoken Magic: A Brief History-9
Chapter 2-Written Magic: A Brief History-15
Chapter 3-Amulets and Talismans: Popular Magic-23

Part 2: The Practice of Spoken Magic
Chapter 4-Purpose and Style: What and How-33
Chapter 5-Chanting, Part 1: Rhyme-45
Chapter 6-Chanting, Part 2: Rhythm-53
Chapter 7-The Act and Art of Speaking: Sacred Sound-63
Chapter 8-Which Word: Diction and Tone-71
Chapter 9-Creative Language and Composition: Pretty and Practical-81
Chapter 10-Other Ways of Speaking: More Than Words-91

Part 3: The Practice of Written Magic
Chapter 11-Making Your Mark: What to Write With and What to Write On-107
Chapter 12-The Basics: Pencil, Pen, and Ink-113
Chapter 13-Paper: There's Nothing Plain about It-123
Chapter 14-Beyond Paper: Other Surfaces and Substances-135
Chapter 15-Making It Personal: Body and Home-153
Chapter 16-Names: Words and Identity-165
Chapter 17-Words and Numbers: Numerology-171
Chapter 18-Abracadabra and More: Magic Words, Codes, and Arrangements of Letters-179
Chapter 19-Formal Poetic Verse: Guidelines for Structure-189
Chapter 20-The Elements: Essential Correspondences-207
Chapter 21-Practical Stuff: Checklists for Creating-213

Conclusion: Choose (and Use) Your Words Wisely-217

Appendix: Magical Alphabets-221

Bibliography-225

Index-235

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Witchcraft; Wicca; spells; spellcraft; incantation; magic words; magic of words; ritual; coven; chants; magic language; language of magic; how to write spells; speaking spells