Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard

Magick, through all its varied forms and traditions, always has at least one component that it shares. Freedom. Freedom from old ideas. Freedom from old religions. A pathway leading the practioner to new depths of themselves, and through that, the world. It is not, and should not, be used as a tool for the crushing of imagination, but its expansion. It is a very delicate line, to separate one's own prejudices and mythology from the craft itself, creating a clear platform that allows, or even more, encourages the reader to find their own truth. To question authority, even the authority of the writer. Oberon Zell's Grimoire For the Apprentice Wizard does just that. Though there are many books on magick, too often they emphasize the writer's particular viewpoint on the craft, providing a kind of blueprint for development in a particular tradition at the expense of the infinite multiverse of alternate perspectives that could, and should exist. In his Grimoire, it is apparent that Oberon's intention is to create a platform that is, as well as he is able, clear. Beginning with a brief history of magick in its various incarnations in the Western world; as well as a fundamental glossary of magickal terms as used by all, he moves into beautifully illustrated and well-intentioned explanation of the various types of magick and process. He includes chapters on healing, herbology, astronomy, mathematics, animal communion (a personal favourite), divination, and many more. Each section illustrates the fundamental principles common to all traditions, allowing the student the space to find their own ideas. Supposedly geared to the adolescent reader, each chapter contains instructions on how to create and manage spells; focusing not only on the process of starting a magick, but the responsible cleanup so often neglected afterwards in making your spells efficient and successful. I was particularly impressed with the various sources and quotations used in the book. Many authors fail to see (or perhaps, respect) the ways in which spiritual, magickal truths have expressed themselves in today's world. In drawing on gems of wisdom hidden in popular culture; from Aristotle to Discworld, Pythagoreas to Spiderman; Oberon's viewpoint shows an open-mind free of the prejudice of the past that sees the Goddesses, and Gods, still alive inside the imagination of the modern world. More than just a set of instructions, the Grimoire provides a set of tools designed to allow young minds the opportunity to find their own way through the labyrinth of their imagination. I highly ... highly recommend this book to both new and old readers alike. It is refreshing to see an author who not only claims the intention to provide an open philosophy that still honours its history and practice, but who succeeds in doing so.

Finally a Book that Makes Magick Appealing and Fun There have been quite a few people who have bashed Oberon Zell-Ravenheart and his whole Grey School but you know as I have been reading one of his required textbooks for the Apprentice Wizard, I am finding his suggestions rather clever and enlightened. He does have a few minor issues in some of the historical factoid back grounding of various topics but his work is geared at the YA crowd and it is easy to overlook what appears to be a gloss over. He provides enough info to whet a newbie's appetite to learn and ferret out the particulars. I have been actively studying magick and the occult for over twenty years and I have an extensive knowledge of a variety of traditions and I have read hundreds of texts within most of the occult genres and subgenres so I consider myself to an authority on the validity of texts in the field. I give this text my seal of approval because it is written in a way that inspires a new student to further their own study. It doesn't tell as much as it shows which is a remarkable achievement with an introductory text to magick and occult studies. I am actually enjoying Ravenheart's textbook and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a great primer into the realm of occult literature. The author provides some great practical exercises to further develop one's metaphysical and psychic self. He has been practicing since the 1960s, which is impressive and he does have a wealth of wisdom to share. For those who complained about the Harry Potter references, I really did not find any of these references detracting and the real world of magick is never compared to the fictional world of magick represented in Harry Potter. Any and all works to references of wizardly fictions in this text are to add a bit of spice and are used as a way to connect the material with the reader and it makes the reading fun. You can't go wrong to buy this book and absorb its contents and I am sure you will find yourself enjoying the experience no matter what your level, tradition or back ground. Ravenheart is a joy to read.

Oberon Zell Ravenheart is indeed a master. He has taken his years of study and experimentation and arranged it in a complete course to offer everyone. His methods are tried and true. He has worked with many people in the magickal community to make this book of instruction possible. He helped design a magickal living community in California where his lessons are put to use in the "real" world. He also raises unicorns as a part of his life. He also sculptures statues that are used in ritual or for decoration. This book is formatted in easy to use and understand lessons. The book describes each color level, out of the 12 listed in the book, and gives lessons to learn in each section. This is the basic level of learning, or the apprentice level, for those interested in pursuing true wizardry at it's finest. This book is geared towards the 11-18 year age group but adults will not be disappointed by what is inside. Some lessons are very basic while others are more advanced which will appeal to the adult. If this book is interesting enough to where you want to learn more, check out the Grey School of Wizardry where these lessons are taught. The lessons here are offered online in each corresponding color and class. The Grey School Faculty expand on some of these classes as well. If interested in this book and the Companion volume, check out the FAQ and other sections at [...] You will not be disappointed in what you find and you may find that the way of the wizard is for you.

Unless you have a literal belief in magic or magik, this is the book for you. It brings together folklore, superstition, witchcraft, paganism.... of course it's fiction, it's not science, but who cares? Billions of people around the world have their prophets and holy books, does a christian believe in the existence of the hindu gods? My god is your devil, my holy books are your myths and legends. Read it, enjoy it. It really is worth every penny. Unless you have a literal belief in magick.

A great book for the beginners. Satisfied

Dieses Buch ist für jeden Einsteiger in die Welt der Magie und Zauberei ideal. Hierbei geht es nicht um solche Leute wie Copperfield sondern um ernsthaft Interessierte im Bereich Grenzwissenschaften. Das Buch ist vom Inhalt und von der Aufmachung eher für Kinder und Jugendliche ab ca. 11 Jahren gedacht. Es ist komplett und schön bebildert. Es werden folgende Themen behandelt: Grundlagen der Magie; magische Fähigkeiten; Naturmysterien; Die Elemente; Zurück zur Natur; Der magische Garten; Ethik der Magie; magisches Zubehör (inkl. Bauanleitung für Zauberstab, Tunika, Zaubererhut, und andere Bekleidung und Zubehör; Der Altar; Zeichen und Symbole; magische Praxis; Erstellen von Ritualen; Der Jahreskreislauf; Meditation; Heilen; Räuchern; Divination; Alchemie; Krafttiere; Astronomie; MatheMagie; Zeremonielle Magie; Überlieferungen; Verteidigung gegen die dunklen Künste; andere Dimensionen; über Pantheone vieler auch antiker Kulturen; "Fabelwesen"; berühmte Zauberer der Vergangenheit; moderne Zauberer; Geschichte der Magie. Die Darstellung dieser Themenbereiche, und das ergibt sich schon aus dem Umfang des Buches ist nur als einfache Einführung anzusehen. Eine umfassende tiefergehende Darstellung der Themenbereiche würde zigtausende von Seiten erfordern. Für Kinder und Jugendliche die sich für diese Themenbereiche interessieren ist dieses Buch sehr zu empfehlen. Aber auch wenn diese sich nicht so sehr für die Magie interessieren ist dieses Buch sehr gut. Die im ganzen Buch behandelten Bereiche Ethik und verantwortungsvoller Umgang mit der Natur und den Mitmenschen machen dieses Buch auch als "Erziehungsratgeber" der etwas anderen Art wertvoll. Auch alte Menschen die einen Einstieg in diese Themenbereiche suchen bekommen mit diesem Buch aufgrund der Einfachheit der Schreibweise ein geeignetes Einstiegswerk das zudem bei Jung und Alt ganz nebenher auch noch die Allgemeinbildung erheblich erhöht.

Gostei.

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