Title: Cabot's Book of Shadows
Author: Laurie Cabot
Genre: Witchcraft & Wicca/Religion & Spirituality
Publisher: Copper Cauldron Publishing - Copyright 2015
Read: October 20-26, 2015
Disclaimer: I purchased a copy of this book through Amazon.com. This review is submitted with no guarantee of compensation from the author or publisher. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis from Publisher: For the first time anywhere, the history, lore, rituals, and majick of the Cabot Tradition of Witchcraft, taught by founder Laurie Cabot, the Official Witch of Salem, Massaschusetts, is collected and presented in a single book. Laurie Cabot's Book of Shadows includes the materials of her three-part class series on the Science, Art, and Religion of Witchcraft, as well as guidance for High Priestesses and High Priests of the Craft working on their own or in groups. The Book of Shadows includes Laurie's own recipes for incenses, potions, charms, and spells used and taught by Cabot Witches for decades-a treasure-trove of lore at your fingertips! A must for any practitioner of the Craft of the Witch.
Review: ***Full Disclosure: I have admired Laurie Cabot's work for years, and a few years ago had the amazing opportunity to study with this remarkable woman. Whether you agree with her practices and beliefs or not, there is no denying the power of this Witch.***
If you've ever spent any time perusing the "New Age" or "Witchcraft/Wicca" section in a bookstore, The Only Book of Shadows You Will Ever Need. The problem with many of these books is that they are basic...very basic...and there aren't many books that dive deeper than "Wicca 101." Laurie Cabot has addressed the issue in a beautiful tome titled Cabot's Book of Shadows.
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Until now the only way to gain the information presented in this book was to study with Laurie Cabot, herself, in Salem, MA. However, Laurie is now giving much of her hard-earned wisdom to anyone wanting to learn more about Witchcraft, specifically the Cabot Tradition.
I won't say this is The Only Book of Shadows You Will Ever Need, but it comes close. The pages are packed with information on rituals, spells, potions, incense, and so much more. In order to gain this much information in the Cabot Tradition, most people would have to study for years under Laurie's guidance, but now anyone can learn the Crystal Countdown in their own home. Anyone can learn the principles of majick and the law of karma.
The book is broken down in to sections by Degrees. First, the reader learns to view Witchcraft as a Science. Then comes Witchcraft as an Art. Finally, the reader is introduced to Witchcraft as a Religion. Cabot's Book of Shadows offers a wealth of information for any practitioner from novice to advanced. This is a truly valuable asset for any Witch to have on their shelf.
Review at a Glance:
Concept: A+
Execution: A
Writing Style: A-
Characters: N/A
Reader Connection: A+
Overall Grade: A
Synopsis from Publisher: For the first time anywhere, the history, lore, rituals, and majick of the Cabot Tradition of Witchcraft, taught by founder Laurie Cabot, the Official Witch of Salem, Massaschusetts, is collected and presented in a single book. Laurie Cabot's Book of Shadows includes the materials of her three-part class series on the Science, Art, and Religion of Witchcraft, as well as guidance for High Priestesses and High Priests of the Craft working on their own or in groups. The Book of Shadows includes Laurie's own recipes for incenses, potions, charms, and spells used and taught by Cabot Witches for decades-a treasure-trove of lore at your fingertips! A must for any practitioner of the Craft of the Witch.
Review: ***Full Disclosure: I have admired Laurie Cabot's work for years, and a few years ago had the amazing opportunity to study with this remarkable woman. Whether you agree with her practices and beliefs or not, there is no denying the power of this Witch.***
If you've ever spent any time perusing the "New Age" or "Witchcraft/Wicca" section in a bookstore, The Only Book of Shadows You Will Ever Need. The problem with many of these books is that they are basic...very basic...and there aren't many books that dive deeper than "Wicca 101." Laurie Cabot has addressed the issue in a beautiful tome titled Cabot's Book of Shadows.
Until now the only way to gain the information presented in this book was to study with Laurie Cabot, herself, in Salem, MA. However, Laurie is now giving much of her hard-earned wisdom to anyone wanting to learn more about Witchcraft, specifically the Cabot Tradition.
I won't say this is The Only Book of Shadows You Will Ever Need, but it comes close. The pages are packed with information on rituals, spells, potions, incense, and so much more. In order to gain this much information in the Cabot Tradition, most people would have to study for years under Laurie's guidance, but now anyone can learn the Crystal Countdown in their own home. Anyone can learn the principles of majick and the law of karma.
The book is broken down in to sections by Degrees. First, the reader learns to view Witchcraft as a Science. Then comes Witchcraft as an Art. Finally, the reader is introduced to Witchcraft as a Religion. Cabot's Book of Shadows offers a wealth of information for any practitioner from novice to advanced. This is a truly valuable asset for any Witch to have on their shelf.
Review at a Glance:
Concept: A+
Execution: A
Writing Style: A-
Characters: N/A
Reader Connection: A+
Overall Grade: A
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