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Wiccan Soap and oils recipes Review

Wiccan Soap and oils recipes
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This book is the worst example of self-publishing I've ever seen:
1. No Table of Contents;
2. No Index;
3. So many formatting errors on every single page it's almost impossible to read;
4. Glaring typing errors on most pages;
5. Author made up his own abbreviations and it took me forever to figure them out (example: MPSB which stands for "melt and pour soap base".) I still haven't figured out what DH stands for - "Dear Husband"? - page 70 "This seems to work pretty well for my DH...";
6. No rhyme or reason for the order the recipes are in. Bath oils are grouped with soaps and cleansing creams with lotion bars. Some are in alphabetical order and some aren't. On page 138, Exfoliating Foot Mask is next to Eye Puffiness Easer. Granted, it's alphabetical, but if I was looking for foot help I wouldn't be looking in what I think is the facial area. Page 181 has lip balm, hair highlighter, a tonic for soothing skin and an exfoliator. You have no idea where to look for anything;
7. No general explanations on how to make or use oils, soaps, etc.;
8. No explanations about the differences between essential oils and fragrence oils;
9. No good warnings about using essential oils and how irritating they can be to skin; and
10. The back cover states "...soaps and oils that are 100% nautural and environmentally friendly..." and then on page 180 says to use petroleum jelly! Oh, yeah, that's really natural and environmentally friendly. And someone needs to tell the author that fragrence oils aren't 100% natural. Scores of them are made from petroleum products.
Many of the recipes are good, but if this is your first attempt at making soaps or bath salts or lotions, get another book.

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For centuries practitioners of Wicca have understood the harm that can be caused by polluting ones body and environment with toxins, and un-pure substances as a result they have developed their one soaps and oils that are 100% natural and environmentally friendly and this book gives you these secrets some or generations old and they are from all over the world

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Kitchen Witchery: A Compendium of Oils, Unguents, Incense, Tinctures, and Comestibles Review

Kitchen Witchery:  A Compendium of Oils, Unguents, Incense, Tinctures, and Comestibles
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I purchased Kitchen Witchery from a local bookstore and returned it the next day. Normally a fan of Weiser books, I was shocked to find blatant plagiarism of so many other (mostly Llewellyn) books. This book is a mixture of the entire Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews by Scott Cunningham with a few other sources from authors Laurie Cabot and the Farrars. Daniel has so very thinly paraphrased Cunningham's own words (example: "always stir clockwise" becomes rewritten as "stir clockwise always") that I am amazed this was published by such a reputable firm as Weiser. The worst part of this collection of "secrets" is that Daniel has listed identitcal recipes from other authors but CHANGED THE INGREDIENT AMOUNTS as well as left out important information about safe handling of the ingredients. This book reads like a garbled online Book of Shadows and is an insult to the hard work done by the authors listed in Daniel's bibliography.

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Psychic Soap4 parts Lemongrass + 3 parts Bay + 1 part Cinnamon Come and See Me Oil5 drops Patchouli oil + 2 drops Cinnamon oil + Olive oil baseOver the years, Wiccan High Priestess Marilyn Daniel has collected hundreds of recipes for her craft. Responding to repeated requests for her secrets, she has compiled them here for the first time in this comprehensive reference of more than 400 magical tips and recipes - covering everything from beauty treatments to healing salves to tasty treats.In addition to advice for buying, storing, and blending essential oils (always stir clockwise), Marilyn reveals her secrets for making incense, bath salts, soaps, ointments, potpourri, ink, and more. Readers will learn how to make a Tuberose Bouquet for attracting love and Air Oil for clear thinking and overcoming addiction, as well as how to incorporate their pets into spellcraft. Kitchen Witchery includes a wide variety of cookies, breads, wines, and other magical foods, and Marilyn serves up her famous recipes for goodies like Sabbat Cakes and Wiccan Handfasting Cake, and drinks such as Nettle Ale and the Milk of Isis. And should a witch find herself in the middle of a recipe with a missing ingredient, she can find a worthy substitute in the extensive list provided. Kitchen Witchery also includes a helpful reference list of magical correspondences and a glossary of herbs and their folk names.

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Cottage Witchery: Natural Magick for Hearth and Home Review

Cottage Witchery: Natural Magick for Hearth and Home
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I am a young witch, it's true, but that doesn't mean my opinion doesn't count. This book is AMAZING! I read my mom's copy and I love the author's sense of humor and breezy perspective on Wicca and spells. I love how she personalizes the book by including her own experiences! This book is a wonderful addition to any wiccan, beginner or not's bookshelf. Ellen Dugan is a talented author/witch who inspires the reader in all sorts of ways! Buy this book right away!

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Ellen Dugan, the author of Garden Witchery, is the ideal guide to show us how to bring the beauty of nature and its magickal energies indoors. Using common household and outdoor items-such as herbs, spices, dried flowers, plants, stones, and candles-she offers a down-to-earth approach to creating an enchanted home. From specialized spells and charms to kitchen conjuring and color magick, this hands-on guide teaches Witches of all levels how to strengthen a home's aura and energy. Readers will learn how to use begonias and lilacs for protection, dispel bad vibes with salt and lemon, perform tea leaf readings, bless the home with fruit, invite the help of home faeries, perform houseplant magick, and create a loving home for the whole family.

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