Description
Weaving together lore, legend, and belief, Buckland's Book of Gypsy Magic revives the spellcraft and healing wisdom of the Romani people. From hexes and healings to tea leaves and tarot, the circle of the family and the rituals of death, this enchanting volume will delight witches, folklorists, and history lovers alike. Learn the shuvani's secrets for love, craft a talisman for vitality, and cast the Gypsy Seven tarot spread.
Join Buckland around the campfire, to hear stories of werewolves and vampires, mistaken identity, persecution, and perseverance. Learn how the gypsy people have for centuries used wisdom and enchantments to ensure good health, happy families, and heart's desire. Includes a glossary of Romani terms.
Author: Raymond Buckland
Publisher: Weiser Books
Published: 05/01/2010
Pages: 216
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.58w x 0.56d
ISBN13: 9781578634675
ISBN10: 1578634679
BISAC Categories:
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Magick Studies
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Witchcraft (See Also Religion | Wicca)
About the Author
Raymond Buckland's grandfather was the first of the Buckland Gypsies to give up traveling the roads in wagons and to settle into a permanent house. From his earliest years, Ray remembers listening to his father's and grandfather's tales of Romani life, and watching his grandmother read cards and tell fortunes. Ray is the author of more than fifty books on occult, magic, witchcraft, and paranormal subjects and is popularly known as The Father of American Wicca. He lives in Ohio. Visit him on the web at: www.raybuckland.com.