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About the Author Scott Cunningham was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on June 27, 1956. He learned about Wicca while still in high school and practiced elemental magic for twenty years. He experienced, researched, then wrote about what he learned in his magical training. Scott is credited with writing more than thirty books (both fiction and non-fiction). He passed from this incarnation on March 28, 1993, but his work and his words live on.
The Truth About Witchcraft Today. Copyright © 2020 by Scott Cunningham. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever, including Internet usage, without written permission from Llewellyn Publications except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. SECOND EDITION
Second Printing, 2020 This book was originally published in 1988 as The Truth About Witchcraft Today. Cover design: Shira Atakpu Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Cunningham, Scott 1956-1993 The truth about witchcraft today (Llewellyn’s new-age series) This book was first published in a briefer form in 1987 under the title: The truth about witchcraft. Bibliography: p. 1. Witchcraft. I. Cunningham, Scott, 1956-1993 Truth about witchcraft. II. Title. III. Series. BF1566.C85 1988 133.4’3 88-45197 ISBN 13: 978-0-7387-6560-0 ISBN 10: 0738765600 Cover model used for illustrative purposes only and may not endorse or represent the book’s subject.
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Other Books by Scott Cunningham The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen (formerly The Magic in Food) Divination for Beginners Dreaming the Divine (formerly Sacred Sleep) Earth, Air, Fire & Water Earth Power Hawaiian Magic & Spirituality Magical Aromatherapy: the Power of Scent Magical Herbalism The Magical Household Spell Craft: Creating Magical Objects The Truth About Herb Magic Wicca Biography Whispers of the Moon by David Harrington and deTraci Regula Video Herb Magic
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PLAIN AND SIMPLE Written by beloved author Scott Cunningham, The Truth About Witchcraft provides a wonderful introduction to Witchcraft and Wicca for those new to the craft. Exploring the history of folk magic and the contemporary practices of Witchcraft and Wicca, this highly accessible book shares information about using magic for love, prosperity, raising energy, and more. You will also discover helpful tips and techniques for utilizing crystals, herbs, candles, cauldrons, and wands. Dispelling the many myths and misunderstandings that surround Witchcraft, this convenient guide shows how to work with timeless rituals and natural energies in order to create positive changes in your life. Whether you want to learn about the Goddess and the God or the special holidays known as sabbats and esbats, you will discover the answers you seek. SCOTT CUNNINGHAM authored more than fifty books, including the bestselling Wicca: A Guide to the Solitary Practitioner. He was a highly respected teacher and one of the most influential members of the modern Craft movement. Facebook.com/LlewellynBooks
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