The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags : 100 Mystical Formulas for Success, Love, Wealth, and Wellbeing

Charm bags, also known as mojo bags and gris-gris bags, may be the most popular style of amulet or talisman in the world today. Around the globe, they are crafted by people from many cultures and spiritual traditions and are created for many purposes. Until now there has been no definitive guide to the art of creating these magical power objects. The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags remedies this situation. Author Elhoim Leafar provides an introduction to the topic in this clear, focused book of practical magic, which features detailed instructions for making these bags. The strongest amulets are those you make yourself, and The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags shows you how. The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags contains 100 formulas intended for various purposes including love, luck, success, happiness, health, wealth, protection, prosperity, and the attainment of goals and desires. Based on an eclectic blend of Wicca, hoodoo, and Latin American folk magic, the book also contains extensive lists of herbs, gems and minerals, essential oils, astrological positions, and colors that contribute to making your own personal amulets. Instructions for casting circles and how to charge your charm bags are also included. Cover Praise Copyright Contents Foreword Acknowlegments Introduction Part I: The Ancient and Noble Art 1. The Magic Circle 2. The Altar and the Pentagram 3. Enchanted Objects 4. Incense Part II: Charm Bags in Tradition and Practice 5. What is a Charm Bag? 6. Crafting and Consecrating Charm Bags 7. Using Colors in Charm Bags 8. Using Plants and Herbs in Charm Bags 9. Using Gems and Stones in Charm Bags 10. Using Oils and Essences in Charm Bags 11. Using Animals and Bones in Charm Bags Part III: Charm Bags for Everyday Magic 12. Charm Bags for Abundance and Success 13. Charm Bags for Physical Health and Balance 14. Charm Bags for Love and Attraction 15. Charm Bags for Mental Health and Balance 16. Charm Bags for Protection and Power 17. Charm Bags for Mental and Pyschic Powers 18. Harnessing the Zodiac Conclusion Afterword Appendix A: Creed of the Mage Appendix B: Plant, Flower, and Gemstone Magic Appendix C: Weekday Magic Appendix D: Incense Magic Appendix E: Candle Magic Index About the Author Backcover