Scott Cunningham, Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic Most useful for: | Beginning students | Content: | Discusses in brief the basics of magical work and technique; discusses and describes spells to be done focusing on the elements of earth, air, fire, and water; discusses and describes spells to be done using various natural and other simple objects (stones, knots, candles, etc.). | Commentary: | Generally speaking, I'm not fond of spellbooks; however, Cunningham does describe the reasoning behind these spells, and makes clear that you cannot use a spellbook like a cookbook (you can't simply go through the motions and expect the spell to succeed)--and the spells themselves are quite good. Not to mention the wonderful Robin Wood illustrations throughout the book! :) | | Recommended | |