Water Magic

by Lilith Dorsey

Overview

The first entry in Llewellyn's exciting new Elements of Witchcraft series, Water Magic reveals the amazing possibilities of using water in your modern practice. Once you learn to access the enormous depths of this life-giving and powerful element, it will enhance your magic and help you grow into a better version of yourself.

Cleansing and strong, the power of water is all around you and in you. Lilith Dorsey presents many ways to incorporate water into your magic, from washes and baths to spells and rituals. Discover how to use the symbols of water in your magical workings. Learn the histories and wisdom of rivers, lakes, and oceans, as well as water's relationship to the wheel of the year. Explore water and its manifestations in mythology and lore and meet the gods and goddesses who rule over the element.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738764429
Publisher:	Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Publication date:	10/08/2020
Series:	Elements of Witchcraft , #1
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	392,056
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Lilith Dorsey, MA,  has focused their study and practice on Celtic, Afro-Caribbean, and  Indigenous  American spirituality. They are filmmaker of the experimental documentary Bodies of Water and choreographer/performer for jazz legend Dr. John’s “Night Tripper” Voodoo Show. They have long been committed to providing accurate and respectful information about Magic and are proud to be a published Black author of such titles as Voodoo and African Traditional Religion; 55 Ways to Connect to Goddess; The African-American Ritual Cookbook; Love Magic; the bestselling Orishas, Goddesses and Voodoo Queens; and the award winning Water Magic. Visit them at LilithDorsey.com.

Table of Contents

Note ix

Foreword Heather Greene xi

Introduction 1

Part 1 History, Folklore & Myth

Chapter 1 Water Throughout Time and Culture 7

Essay: Water and Taino Culture Miguel Sague 24

Chapter 2 Mythological Watery Beasts and Places 29

Chapter 3 Water and the Divine 43

Song: Angel of Time Jason Winslade 54

Chapter 4 Sacred Water Sites 71

Poem: Magical Waters Phat Man Dee 81

Essay: The Mystical Waters of Niagara Witchdoctor Utu 85

Part 2 Working With the Element of Water

Chapter 5 The Element of Water in Magic 95

Essay: In a Word, Water Alyson G. Eggleston 108

Chapter 6 Water Herbs and Botanicals 113

Chapter 7 Water Crystals, Stones, and Shells 135

Chapter 8 Water Animal Guides 151

Part 3 Recipes, Rituals & Spellcraft

Chapter 9 Magical Waters, Baths, Salts, and Washes 167

Chapter 10 Water in Divination and Dreams 193

Chapter 11 Water Spells and Other Magic 211

Chapter 12 Holidays, Rituals, and the Water Wheel of the Year 237

Conclusion 249

Acknowledgments 253

Appendix: Correspondence Chart 255

Bibliography 257

Index 265

Editorial Reviews

"I don't know a single witch who doesn't work with the elements in some way. Dorsey's Water Magic is an excellent introduction to working with that element. It's also an excellent reference book for experienced practitioners, covering everything from deities associated with Water, to plants, mythology, and sacred sites. Her bath and wash recipes will go into my recipe book. Highly recommended!"—Deborah J. Martin, author of A Green Witch's Cupboard

"Lilith Dorsey makes the magical element of water come alive in this enchanting book. Water Magic delves deep to reveal the mysteries of this elusive element with powerful insights about its history and correspondences. Expect to be inspired by the vast array of practices in these pages, including the many uses of charged water, sacred baths, dream interpretation, magical floor washes, and so much more. I highly recommend this book to anyone who seeks a closer relationship with the element of water."—Astrea Taylor, author of Intuitive Witchcraft

"This fantastic deep-dive into elemental magic is a brilliant addition to Lilith Dorsey's already stellar bibliography! Water Magic will bring you down to the mysterious depths of history and magic, and carry you safely ashore to honour this natural force in your own life through plants, crystals, shells, and sacred waters. Filled with stories from around the world, Lilith paints a beautifully diverse picture of the magic of water that will open you up to people and places you've only imagined!"—Paige Vanderbeck, host of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, and author of Green Witchcraft and The Grimoire Journal

"Poetic and beautiful, lyrical and evocative, this book makes an element we encounter many times a day seem as new and fascinating as the first drop of dew on a rose petal. Lilith Dorsey's beautiful spirit comes shining through every word of this little book. Water Magic is a delightful compendium of what must surely be every consideration of the mythology, magick, and majesty of the element of water. Don't let the size fool you. From recipes and rituals to lore and magical attributes, this little book is a powerhouse of knowledge about the sacred and vital element of water."—Katrina Rasbold, author of Crossroads of Conjure, Energy Magic, and The Sacred Art of Brujeria

"Tremendous! If you are a magickal practitioner looking to deepen your connection to water this is the book for you. It's also a thorough exploration of water's magickal uses in a variety of traditions, and doubles as a handy reference guide for working water magick...I really loved this book...Lilith explores a variety of traditions and practices and in the process creates the ultimate book on water magick."—Jason Mankey, author of Witch's Wheel of the Year

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