Elemental Magic

“One of Nigel Pennick’s best! Thorough, practical, and informed by a profound grasp of traditional European lore, this classic book on the art and practice of natural magic belongs on the bookshelf of any working mage.” * John Michael Greer, author of The Druid Magic Handbook and The Druidry Handbook *
“Who wouldn’t want a whole system to perform serious magic all summed up in one book? Elemental Magic: Traditional Practices for Working with the Energies of the Natural World by Nigel Pennick delivers exactly that. Furthermore, it details how to work in harmony with the world around us--something that we all instinctively know is becoming more and more important with every passing decade.” * Ian Read, English editor of Chaos International and Rûna magazines *
“Nigel Pennick’s Elemental Magic is a pithy primer on the ancient yet eternally relevant ways of engaging with the hidden workings of the ensouled world that surrounds us. This accessible little manual of hard-won wisdom offers basic instruction in an array of European folk-magic practices, along with a plainly worded overview of the enchanting folklore and enchanted worldview that underpins these hallowed customs. Ornamented with finely wrought images by the author himself, in his concomitant role as a spiritual artist and craftsman, the end result is more than a modest handbook--it is a quintessential one, in the best archaic sense of the word.” * Michael Moynihan, Ph.D., coeditor of Tyr: Myth--Culture--Tradition *
“Elemental Magic serves as a toolbox of knowledge and techniques to further a person’s understanding of the natural world around them. Written in a manner that allows the work to be incorporated by a variety of occult fields, Pennick offers both practical and philosophical means of ingress into this wide reaching arena. A worthy addition to any library.” * Daniel Yates, occult photographer and author of Arcanum *
“One of my favorite things about this book is how much it is just a welcome beginning to having your own unique experience. Pennick is impeccable at walking that line between offering you his approach and perspective, promising you the richness of what is to come in your own intimacy with these practices, and truly leaving the space for you to discover the magic for yourself.” * Allyson Seal, Indie Mystic *
"I happily and heartily recommend this book [Elemental Magic] to anyone who wants a powerful magical system to awaken their ehars and souls to incredible inner power. There is no religion here, no priesthood or hierarchy, just the simple and profound love of ever-abundant nature, and many gifts of knowing." * Lesley Crossingham, New Dawn Magazine *
"This short book is a clear, simple and well-organized guide to the basics of European traditional magic and belief....a great introduction to European magic and folklore for a young person or someone newly interested in these subjects. I particularly enjoyed the accompanying drawings by the author--the stark and dynamic black and white images complemented and enriched their words." * Carolyn Dougherty, Pagan Dawn Magazine *
"Whether you are looking for techniques to deepen your relationship with the natural world or just need a really effective binding pattern, Elemental Magic deserves a spot on your shelf." * The Witches' Almanac *