Over 120,000 people have been introduced to natural magick thanks to Scott Cunningham's book, Magical Herbalism. Natural magick draws upon the energies of plants to produce and direct change in accord with human will and desire. This is the magick of amulets and charms, sachets and herbal pillows, incenses and scented oils, simples and infusions and anointments. It's magick as old as our knowledge of plants.

Magical Herbalism is a comprehensive introduction to this gentle, but powerful spiritual system. You'll learn the tools you need to be a magickal herbalist, including your knife, mortar and pestle, candles, and a censer--all of which can be easily obtained or made. Next, Scott presents a short primer on magick. Not only does this include theory, but also practical and simple techniques that will allow you to perform herbal magick in your own home.

While it is true that you can buy herbs in stores (or grow them), you can also gather them if you know what to look for. Even in the largest, cement-covered cities you can find empty lots covered with "weeds" that are actually treasures of magic! This book shows you how to identify the herbs you need, gather them in a spiritually sound manner, and then dry and store them.

You'll learn the secrets of "wortcunning" (working with herbs for magick and healing), including which herbs to use, and how to use them. You'll discover the mysteries of protection, divination, healing, and love. Revealed here are the herbs and the elements and step-by-step directions for making fluid condensers which harness these powers. You'll also learn how to make incenses and what scents to use to aid in rituals of prosperity, Egyptian magick, and more. Next, the book reveals the secrets of how to make and use traditional amulets and charms.

Perhaps the most valuable part of the book is the "Witch's Herbal." This is an alphabetical listing of over 115 herbs commonly used in magic. Included here are such things as scientific names, magical powers, astrological rulerships, and folk names. Also included is a listing of the magickal names of flowers, herbs, roots and trees that have been and are used by witches and herbalists. Did you know that Shakespeare's famous "eye of newt" and "toe of frog" are actually herbs? You'll also find how to magically grow your own herbs and the magical and psychic uses of Beladonna, Datura, Amanita Muscaria, Hellbore, Hemlock, Hemp, Henbane and the secrets of the infamous witches' flying ointment.

Magical Herbalism is more than just an explanation of herbal magick. It is a comprehensive and practical introduction to a system of magick that you can do. If you're ready to practice natural magick, this book is a wonderful starting point.