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bridgettethestrange's review
informative
fast-paced
1.0
Not very well researched, felt AI generated rather than written by a human. Some things were just wrong, others were not "wrong" but not quite "right". There were some high points - but overall I questioned most of the information. Also, if you're going to write about other religions than your own, in particular this in this case- Judaism, have a person from that religion fact check your work.
yaburrow's review against another edition
5.0
A beautifully crafted guide to all aspects of fire as it is used in magic, ritual, and the home. A must-
read for beginners and experienced Pagans alike, exploring the history, mythology, and symbolism of fire as a key ingredient of magical, religious, and spiritual practices. There are essays from other
practitioners and experts on fire in history and ritual, giving different perspectives, and suggested
rituals and activities for working with fire. There is a chapter on mythical fire beasts and places, and the association of fire with the Divine, as a sustainer of life, and a source of transformation, creation, destruction, and inspiration. Very importantly, it includes safety considerations around indoor and outdoor fires, as it was written during the huge forest fires in Australia. It explores the stories of deities associated with fire, different types of sacred fire, spells, recipes for food and incense, making wreaths with candles, divination with fire, and how to use fire in magic and ritual, including seasonal rituals, high days and holidays. This will be a valuable addition to your magical library, and is a very comprehensive and inspiring guide to all aspects of fire.
read for beginners and experienced Pagans alike, exploring the history, mythology, and symbolism of fire as a key ingredient of magical, religious, and spiritual practices. There are essays from other
practitioners and experts on fire in history and ritual, giving different perspectives, and suggested
rituals and activities for working with fire. There is a chapter on mythical fire beasts and places, and the association of fire with the Divine, as a sustainer of life, and a source of transformation, creation, destruction, and inspiration. Very importantly, it includes safety considerations around indoor and outdoor fires, as it was written during the huge forest fires in Australia. It explores the stories of deities associated with fire, different types of sacred fire, spells, recipes for food and incense, making wreaths with candles, divination with fire, and how to use fire in magic and ritual, including seasonal rituals, high days and holidays. This will be a valuable addition to your magical library, and is a very comprehensive and inspiring guide to all aspects of fire.
yarnreader's review against another edition
3.0
This was a very informative book that really breaks down the element and gives great insight into how to use it in your craft.
final4kc's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great book, really knowledgeable about the craft. I'm learning and would recommend this book to anyone searching for more knowledge about this elemental energy. I have looked into reading more of the series and then bringing it all together. I will be purchasing the rest of the series soon, I believe Josephine Winter has a real talent for conveying the knowledge and power of the craft.
ekfmef's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
An entertaining introduction on the myriad ways to incorporate fire in your magical practice. Lots of solid and down to earth advice (safety first!) and it's also critical towards recent developments (cultural appropriation). This book is great at inspiring you to create your own rituals.
goldenfenris's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fairly broad look at a how fire is used in people's practice. It touches on the history, herbs and botanicals, stones and crystals, animals, candles and candle magic, ritual fires, spells and recipes, and practices such as Tephramancy. Personally, my favorite section was the Fire and Divination section, which talks about the behavior and appearance of fire/flames and the omens or meanings behind them. It also has a variety of recipes for incense and censing bundles, which could either be used as inspiration or as is. I can see this appealing to beginners since it has a lot of good general information and I can see it giving some inspiration to more experienced practitioners with different ways to freshen up their craft.
Thank you to Netgalley and Llewellyn Publications for providing me with an eARC of this book, however, all thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.
Thank you to Netgalley and Llewellyn Publications for providing me with an eARC of this book, however, all thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.