The Mystical And Magickal Properties Of Food

The first comprehensive food-based magickal system, marrying kitchen witchery with professional culinary technique. The Mystical and Magickal Properties of Food is a worthy magickal system, offering a fresh perspective, a unique fusion of sold Wiccan teachings and exemplary food theory and preparation. It will empower you to transform your cooking into a magickal experience. From choosing the right chef's knife to focusing Will, it will show you how to create your own stimulating, dynamic cuisine infused with magickal intent. Over 100 delicious recipes are included, and step-by-step worksheets help you craft your own unique food working. This book is for students of magick who want a practical daily application of their studies, as well as for students of cooking who want to express something deeply personal through cuisine. It demystifies the approach to charging your food with your personal vibrations

Food is magical, not just because of the amazing tastes, flavours and aromas but also for the magical properties it holds. The magic starts with the choice of food to use, be added in whilst you are preparing and cooking then the magic unfolds as people enjoy your food. Dishes can be created for specific intents, moon phases, and rituals, to celebrate sabbats or just to bring the magic into your family meal. Many food ingredients can also be used very successfully in magical workings in the form of offerings, medicine pouches, witches bottles and poppets. Let's work magic into your cooking...

Provocative and insightful, this eclectic, inspiring, and beautiful book will open your eyes to the remarkable link between nourishment and spiritual awakening. Filled with ancient wisdom, practical advice, intriguing personal anecdotes, vibrant ceremonies, and original dishes lavishly illustrated with color photographs, the Mystic Cookbook brings to life a wealth of recipes and a myriad of experiences from places as far-reaching as Mexico, Italy, Vietnam, France, North Africa, and India as well as from mystical, legendary, and mythic realms. In Denise and Meadow Linn’s extraordinary book, learn little-known secrets about the food we eat and how it can mystically transform your life!

Discover the seductive art and ritual of magical cooking with this decadent recipe collection drawing on herbalism, kitchen witchcraft, and the occult The feast is a meeting place between family and friends, between humans and gods This enchanting collection of witchy dishes from Melissa Jayne Madara—witch, herbalist, chef and co-owner of Brooklyn’s popular occult bookstore Catland Books—is an indispensable companion to kitchen witchcraft. With this kitchen grimoire, explore 5 facets of the occult through food: traditional recipes, the wheel of the zodiac, devotional meals to the planets, seasonal feasts to celebrate solstices and equinoxes, and practical spell work. • Recreate a pagan feast of lamb roasted with milk and honey, with cheesecake baked in fig leaves for dessert • Celebrate a Gemini birthday with herbed fondue, followed by lemongrass pavlova • Align with the poetic pleasures of Venus with edible flower dumplings, or commune with Saturn over blackberry pulled pork sandwiches • Enjoy the vibrancy of the spring equinox with herb and allium quiche with a potato crust, radish salad with cherry blossom vinaigrette and jasmine tea shortbread • Share an evening of storytelling over mugwort and catnip divination tea, or embody an otherworldly spirit with ritual bread masks Packed with ancient knowledge, practical advice and witchcraft expertise, this book will help you develop your craft through culinary creativity and the divine indulgence of the senses and the soul.

Embark on a culinary adventure with "Seasonal Spells: A Kitchen Witch's Guide to Cooking with the Elements," where the art of cooking meets the magic of the natural world. This enchanting guide invites you to explore the harmony between kitchen witchcraft and seasonal cycles, empowering you to infuse your cooking with the energy of the elements. Whether you're a seasoned kitchen witch or a curious newcomer, this book will inspire you to embrace the magic within and around you, one dish at a time. Inside, you'll discover: Seasonal Recipes: Savor the year with dishes aligned with the wheel of the year, from energizing spring salads to cozy winter soups. Elemental Magic: Learn how to incorporate the elements—Earth, Air, Fire, Water—into your cooking for balanced, energetically charged meals. Kitchen Witchery Basics: Understand the principles of kitchen witchcraft, including how to set intentions, bless your kitchen, and create a magical pantry. Herbal Lore: Dive into the magical properties of herbs and spices, and learn how to use them to enhance both the flavor and energy of your food. Celestial Celebrations: Connect with the lunar phases and solar holidays through recipes and rituals that honor these powerful times of the year. "Seasonal Spells" is more than a cookbook—it's a guide to living a more magical, connected life through the simple act of cooking. With practical tips, insightful lore, and recipes that delight the senses, this book will become an essential companion in your kitchen and your witchcraft practice.

Jewish Magic and Superstition by Joshua Trachtenberg: Delve into the fascinating world of Jewish mysticism and folklore with Joshua Trachtenberg's exploration of Jewish magic and superstition. This thought-provoking book uncovers the mystical beliefs, rituals, and traditions that have shaped Jewish culture throughout history, shedding light on the intersection of religion and supernatural practices. Key Aspects of the Book “Jewish Magic and Superstition”: Explores the rich tapestry of Jewish magical beliefs and practices, ranging from amulets and charms to divination and spellcasting. Provides historical and cultural context for understanding the significance of magical traditions within Jewish communities. Examines the role of superstitions and magical beliefs in Jewish folklore, offering insights into the human desire for protection, healing, and spiritual connection. Joshua Trachtenberg was a renowned American author and scholar whose writings focused on the intersection of religion, folklore, and history. Born in Poland and later immigrating to the United States, Trachtenberg brought a unique perspective to his works, blending his deep knowledge of Jewish mysticism and cultural traditions with rigorous academic research. His seminal work, Jewish Magic and Superstition, explored the mystical practices and beliefs of the Jewish people, shedding light on centuries-old customs and revealing the intricate tapestry

This book introduces students to the anthropology of magic and witchcraft, terms widely used but without widely accepted definitions. It takes a new approach to this area within the anthropology of religion, demonstrating that the bases for these beliefs and alleged practices are inherent in human cognition and psychology, even instinctual, and likely rooted in our evolutionary biology. It shows how magic and magical thinking are regular elements in people’s daily lives, and that understanding the components of the witchcraft complex offers surprisingly important insights into patterns of thinking and social behavior. The book reviews the many meanings of “magic” and “witchcraft,” and introduces the best anthropological meanings of the terms. The components of these beliefs are timeless and universal; this fact, and recent advances in the brain sciences, suggest that the principles of magic are derived from basic processes of human thinking, and the attributes of the witch derive from neurobiologically based fears and fantasies. The propensity for such beliefs probably had adaptive significance in the evolutionary development of the human species; they are inherently human. This book is intended to focus anew on the core concepts of magic, witchcraft, and the supernatural, while also serving as an introduction to the anthropology of religion for undergraduate and graduate-level courses.