Daily Magic

Have all her books love them all very knowledgeable

It is a phenomenal accomplishment for anyone to write such a detailed book. Ms. Isles has done her homework and then some. And I know it contains a lifetime, in fact several lifetimes of information. I love the way this presented, first for the month and then the day. I love it. And I started in September, the fall, my fav time of year.

This is a great book for anyone who would like to be aware of the majikal correspondence of each day as they pass through the wheel of the year. Judika Illes it is an entertaining writer and there is a diversity of different traditions represented by the correspondences presented.

I was on the fence about ordering this book, but I’m glad that I did. It’s a delightful, informative read and it’s not overly wordy. I enjoy checking to see what is written each day and I’ve learned some interesting things since I’ve gotten this book.

The book was used came in very good condition and ship quick. Great for a daily learning tool and Judika Illess is a diverse writer for a variety of the magical interests. There is really nothing new as far as info yet this 5th book in the set is put together in a deliberate and focused usable order.

Great book for anyone looking to learn a little info about a lot of different religions/cultures.

A daily practice of magic and knowledge right at your fingers.

“Daily Magic: Spells and Rituals for Making the Whole Year Magical” is the quintessential collection of days that pagans of all varieties celebrate around the world. It is a perpetual calendar of dates having spiritual, magical, and esoteric significance, helping readers make the most of the energies and influences that are associated with special power times. Some significant historical events, such as September 11, are also referenced.April 30, for example, is perfect for spellcasting – especially for love, romance, fertility, and prosperity. If you don’t think days have power, think back to Hurricane Sandy in 2012 that battered the East Coast of the at the end of October. For safety reasons, many communities rescheduled public Halloween events and trick-or-treating for a week or two later. It just didn’t feel the same – because it wasn’t.The book begins with a history of our calendar and a description of how to use the book. Organized by date – from New Year’s Day to New Year’s Eve – each month begins with introductory pages that list holidays and magical power days, giving a heads up to what the month will bring.Days mark commemorations, many coming with suggestions, spells, and the occasional recipe to help celebrate it.Judika Illes, who is also the author of the “Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells,” began making calendars of important days so she would know ahead of time what was coming, and filling notebooks with details “creating what effectively became the love child of a day planner and a witch’s Book of Shadows.”“Too often we realize too late that we are missing wonderful opportunities for spellcasting and celebrations,” Judika wrote in the introduction. “How many times have we glanced at social media, only to discover that it is a beloved saint’s feast or the festival of a goddess, and we are woefully unprepared? Alternatively, we discover that it is the perfect day for a sorely needed magic spell, but because we didn’t know until the last minute, we lack the supplies, and so an opportunity is lost.”This perpetual calendar will not only alert you to mystical dates, it also contains spells and rituals for harnessing the day’s magical power.The appendixes contain information about working with each day of the week, and about the movable feasts with dates that vary from year to year. There is also a glossary of terms.Readers of this book will surely find more reasons celebrate. For example, January 19 is the birthday of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and to honor her there are instructions for a powder to repel vampires. This is a great reference book.Be sure to check out our feature interview this month! An interview with Judika Illes!Judika Illes is an independent scholar, educator, and author of several books of folklore, folkways, and mythology. She is a graduate of Rutgers University and has a certification in therapeutic aromatherapy. Her books include “Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells,” “Encyclopedia of Spirits,” and “The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft.”Reviewed by Lynn Woike (The Witch on Wheels) at PaganPages dot Org (us)

I really wish I hadn't purchased this book! I read that it was a Pagan author and was interested in a daily Pagan perspective but instead it is very heavily influenced by Christian saints and feasts.

I love Judika’s writing and this book is a treasure, filled with beautifully researched traditions from around the world to take us thru the year and make each day magical x