A review by silvernfire
Magic for the Resistance: Rituals and Spells for Change by Michael M. Hughes
4.0
If I say straight off that there are spells in this book for hexing the NRA, invoking divine protection for immigrants, protecting polling places, and for justice after an African American has been killed extrajudicially by the police, this may be all some of you need to know to decide if you want to read this book.
For others reading this review, I can tell you that Hughes explains things clearly, and I thought the book was just plain interesting to read, even if you don't plan to do a single spell. He discusses the ethics of working magic against others and the importance of precise language when phrasing a spell. He doesn't stick to one tradition exclusively, and he encourages the reader to alter spells to make them more meaningful to them. The spells do have ingredients, but none of them looked all that expensive, and Hughes often suggests possible substitutions. There are chapters on the history of using magic to resist oppression, on taking care of yourself, on the development of the Bind Trump spell, finding fellow magical activists, and how to do magic. Should you be interested in adding magic to your resistance activities, this would be a good source to consult.
For others reading this review, I can tell you that Hughes explains things clearly, and I thought the book was just plain interesting to read, even if you don't plan to do a single spell. He discusses the ethics of working magic against others and the importance of precise language when phrasing a spell. He doesn't stick to one tradition exclusively, and he encourages the reader to alter spells to make them more meaningful to them. The spells do have ingredients, but none of them looked all that expensive, and Hughes often suggests possible substitutions. There are chapters on the history of using magic to resist oppression, on taking care of yourself, on the development of the Bind Trump spell, finding fellow magical activists, and how to do magic. Should you be interested in adding magic to your resistance activities, this would be a good source to consult.