Llewellyn's 2021 Magical Almanac: Practical Magic for Everyday Living

by Llewellyn, Melissa Tipton, Blake Octavian Blair, Kate Freuler, Monica Crosson

Overview

Enrich your magical practice and expand your mind with Llewellyn's 2021 Magical Almanac. For more than twenty-five years, this almanac has provided useful spells, rituals, and ideas that inspire all levels of practitioners to improve their connection to the elements. This year's edition features dozens of compelling articles, grouped by element, on mythology and symbolism in art, tantric kundalini magic, home protection, color magic, vision board magic, shamanic cleansings, weather magic, the magic of touch, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738754833
Publisher:	Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Publication date:	07/08/2020
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

As the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission.

Llewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines.

Melissa Tipton is a Jungian Witch, Structural Integrator, and founder of the Real Magic Mystery School, where they teach online courses in Jungian Magic, a potent blend of ancient magical techniques and modern psychological insights. They're the author of Living Reiki: Heal Yourself and Transform Your Life and Llewellyn's Complete Book of Reiki. Learn more and take a free class at RealMagic.School.

Kate Freuler is the author of Magic at the Crossroads: The Devil in Modern Witchcraft and Of Blood and Bones: Working with Shadow Magick and the Dark Moon. She has written articles for Llewellyn's Magical Almanac, Llewellyn's Spell-a-Day Almanac, and Llewellyn's Sabbats Almanac. She lives in Ontario, Canada, and can be found making art, wandering around in libraries, and writing. Visit her at www.katefreuler.com.

Monica Crosson (Concrete, Washington) is a Master Gardener who has taught gardening through her local Washington State University’s extension office for more than twenty-five years. She has been a practicing Witch and educator for over thirty years and is a member of Evergreen Coven. Monica is the author of The Magickal Family and is a regular contributor to magazines such as Enchanted Living and Witchology. Visit her at AuthorMonicaCrosson.com.

Raechel Henderson is a Pagan and witch, following an eclectic and independent path. She currently works with Hestia and Turtle in her magical practice. She contributes articles to Llewellyn's almanacs and calendars, and she blogs about magic, creativity, and living by your own patterns. Raechel is a dual-class seamstress/shieldmaiden and has been sewing professionally since 2008. She is also the author of Sew Witchy, The Scent of Lemon & Rosemary, and The Natural Home Wheel of the Year. Visit her on Instagram: @idiorhythmic

Danielle Blackwood (Salt Spring Island, British Columbia) is a professional astrologer with more than 30 years experience, as well as a Registered Counseling Therapist (RTC) in private practice. Her therapeutic approach is transpersonal, archetypal, and person centered, and she holds a certificate in Jungian and Post Jungian Clinical Concepts through the Center of Applied Jungian Studies. She is the author of the bestselling book, The Twelve Faces of The Goddess (Llewellyn, 2018). Danielle is a passionate lifelong student of folklore, mythology, and depth psychology, and helping others reframe their stories through an archetypal lens is at the heart of her work.

Tiffany Lazic (Toronto, ON) is a spiritual psychotherapist with nearly twenty years of experience in transpersonal psychology. She trained at the Transformational Arts College of Spiritual and Holistic Training, where she also teaches. Tiffany is an international presenter and keynote speaker and the owner of the Hive and Grove Centre for Holistic Wellness, with a private therapy practice offering individual, couples, and group therapy. She has also developed two highly regarded self-development programs. Visit her at TiffanyLazic.com.

Both Chic and Tabatha are Chief Adepts of the Golden Dawn as re-established by Israel Regardie. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, of which Chic is the G.H. Imperator, and Tabatha is the G.H. Cancellaria, is an international Order with Temples in several countries. The Ciceros have written numerous books on the Golden Dawn, Tarot, and Magic, including Self-Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition, The Essential Golden Dawn, Tarot Talismans, and updates, annotations and introductions to classic Israel Regardie texts such as The Philosopher's Stone, The Middle Pillar and A Garden of Pomegranates.

Both Chic and Tabatha are Chief Adepts of the Golden Dawn as re-established by Israel Regardie. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, of which Chic is the G.H. Imperator, and Tabatha is the G.H. Cancellaria, is an international Order with Temples in several countries. The Ciceros have written numerous books on the Golden Dawn, Tarot, and Magic, including Self-Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition, The Essential Golden Dawn, Tarot Talismans, and updates, annotations and introductions to classic Israel Regardie texts such as The Philosopher's Stone, The Middle Pillar and A Garden of Pomegranates.

Diana Rajchel began her career planning to serve as clergy and write about all subjects spiritual. It did not occur to her or anyone else to say with what agency she might assume priesthood. The result of this oversight in intention setting is that she is now an itinerant city priestess, well-practiced witch, and somewhat unintentional subversive. Her background includes Wicca, folk witchcraft, conjure, and a whole lot of experience organizing people that don’t like knowing that they’re organized. Diana splits her time between San Francisco, California, where she co-owns Golden Apple Metaphysical, and southwestern Michigan, where she runs Earth and Sun spiritual coaching with her partner. In between her wanderings she teaches as part of the Magick 101 series for Wicked Grounds Annex in San Francisco, and teaches and reads tarot at Elements Kalamazoo in Michigan. Diana has 25 years’ experience as a professional tarot reader and western herbalist and has 29 years’ experience as a professional writer. She is also the pet DragonCat to a very ladylike boxer named Nora.

Kerri Connor is the leader of The Gathering Grove (a family-friendly, earth-based spiritual group) and has been practicing her craft for over thirty-five years. She is the author of several books, including Spells for Tough Times, and her writing has appeared in Head magazine and several Pagan magazines. Kerri earned a BA in communications and holds a medical marijuana card in Illinois. Visit her at KerriConnor.com.

Thorn Mooney  is a Wiccan writer and academic who holds graduate degrees in both religious studies and English literature. Thorn writes and lectures about magic, new religious movements, and spirituality in the United States, and has been creating blogs and videos about witchcraft and Paganism through her popular online platforms for more than a decade. Thorn has been featured on NPR affiliate WFAE’s Charlotte Talks, Anthony Padilla’s popular YouTube series I spent a day with…, and has also served as an academic advisor on the National Endowment for the Humanities funded podcast Magic in the United States. Visit her at ThornTheWitch.com.

Sasha Graham is the bestselling author of over ten books and tarot kits, including 365 Tarot Spreads, Llewellyn's Complete Book of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot, and Dark Wood Tarot. She teaches tarot classes and produces tarot events at New York City's premier cultural institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Sasha has appeared on film, television, radio, and in the New York Times.

Jhenah Telyndru (New York) holds an MA in Celtic Studies from the University of Wales, Trinity St. David, and has a bachelor's degree in archaeology. She is the founder of the Sisterhood of Avalon, an international Celtic women's mysteries organization. Jhenah teaches four-day residential training retreats around North America and the UK, and facilitates pilgrimages to sacred sites in the British Isles and Ireland through Mythic Seeker Tours. She is a frequent presenter and guest speaker at academic conferences, religious symposia, Women's Spirituality gatherings, and Pagan festivals. A priestess in the Avalonian Tradition for over 25 years, Jhenah has been following a Pagan path since 1986. Visit her at www.ynysafallon.com and www.sisterhoodofavalon.org.

Daniel Moler is a visionary creator and student of the mystical arts. He is the writer, artist, and creator of the hit comic series Psychonaut Presents and The Simon Myth Chronicles. He is the author of Shamanic Qabalah, the psychedelic urban fantasy novel RED Mass, and the Terence McKenna guidebook Machine Elves 101. He has also made contributions in Ross Heaven's book Cactus of Mystery as well as the 2020, 2021, and 2022 editions of Llewellyn's Magical Almanac. Daniel has written numerous articles in journals and magazines around the world, and in April 2019, he was noted as Author of the Month by bestselling author and researcher Graham Hancock. He has been trained in a variety of magical and shamanic modalities, including Peruvian curanderismo.

Raven Digitalis (USA) is an award-winning author best known for his "empath's trilogy," consisting of The Empath's Oracle, Esoteric Empathy, and The Everyday Empath, as well as the "shadow trilogy" of A Gothic Witch's Oracle, A Witch's Shadow Magick Compendium, and Goth Craft. Originally trained in Georgian Witchcraft, Raven has been an earth-based practitioner since 1999, a Priest since 2003, a Freemason since 2012, and an empath all of his life. He holds a degree in cultural anthropology from the University of Montana, jointly operated a nonprofit Pagan temple for sixteen years, and is also a professional Tarot reader, editor, card-carrying magician, and animal rights advocate.

Melissa Cynova (she/her) has been slinging tarot cards for thirty years. Her first book, Kitchen Table Tarot, won the Independent Publishing Award for Best First Book and COVR Visionary awards. Her second book, Tarot Elements: Five Readings to Reset Your Life, was released in 2019.

Table of Contents

Earth Magic

Walking Spells: Making Magic on the Move Melissa Tipton 2

Being a Practical Pagan by Blake Octavian Blair 9

Magickal Nail Polish: Combining Color and Crystal Magick Kate Freuler 17

Magickal Sewing: Draft Blocker for Home Protection Raechel Henderson 27

Seeking Hecate: The Wise Self Within Danielle Blackwood 34

Being Rooted: Grounding and Centering Using Your Five Senses Monica Crosson 41

Air Magic

Around the World with Oracles Tiffany Lazic 52

Mandrake or Mayapple? Defining Magic and Failing Thorn Mooney 62

Two-Point Location Spells: Magic in Two Places at Once Diana Rajchel 69

Organizing Group Rituals over the Internet Ash W. Everell 75

The Benefits and Joy of Freeform Spiritual Dance Kerri Connor 81

Who's Got the Word? Chic S. Tabatha Cicero 89

Color Magic Charlie Rainbow Wolf 98

2021 Almanac

Date, Day, Lunar Phase, Moon's Sign, Color and Incense of the Day, Holidays and Festivals, and Time Zones 108

2021 Sabbats and Full Moons 112

2021 Calendar 114

Fire Magic

Tales of a Brigidine Flametender Mickie Mueller 174

Tannic Kundalini Serpent Rising Spell Sasha Graham 182

Embodying the Axis Mundi: Orienting the Cosmological Self Jhenah Telyndru 190

Halos: They're Not Just for Angels James Kambos 200

Power Ties: Instilling Energy Elizabeth Barrette 206

The Only Love Spell You'll Ever Need Divina Cornick 214

Water Magic

Herbal Tea Magic Autumn Damiana 224

Limpias: Cleansing the Soul Daniel Moler 233

Weather Magick: Ethics and Application Charlynn Walls 241

Cauldron Magick: Potions, Brews, and Fires Walter J. Carey II 248

The Magic Touch Suzanne Ress 256

Vision Boards as Magickal Spells Raven- Digitalis 263

Coloring Magic

Color Correspondences 273

Shadow Self Spell Sasha Graham 274

Revealing Our Inner Mysteries Melissa Cynova 277

Contributors 281