Witches Almanac 2009 - Theitic

THE WITCHES' ALMANAC is the premiere almanac for the adept, occultist, witch and wizard. This delightful and indispensable guide contains: herbal secrets; advice about animals; guidance on the weather; the lunar year's moon cycles; astrological forecasts; profiles of some of history's notable occult practitioners; mystic spells and incantations; useful inspirational quotations; sacred rituals throughout the year.This year's Almanac goes green - and every other gorgeous color Nature provides for the delight of mortals. We offer a particularly fascinating line-up of articles honoring the plant kingdom: Osanyin, Yoruba Lord of Plants; Papyrus reed, source of civilization; the Lotus, Sacred Lily of the Ages; Aphrodisiac Spices, since erotic hope springs eternal; the Mandrake Root and how to banish its imp; Floriography, the language of flowers; Roses and more roses, favorite of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love. An astrological profile of Dr. Nicholas Culpepper, the superb 17th-century herbalist. More green in the form of Absinthe, the "Green Fairy," a high-spirited elixir newly restored to the U.S...and so much more. Delightfully illustrated with black-and-white line drawings throughout, THE WITCHES' ALMANAC, also, offers a wide variety of amusing and informative essays and tales from around the world that highlight the various facets of the Craft and the occult to enrich readers' practice year round.