The Witch’s Book of Potions
The Witch’s Book of Potions by Michael Furie
9780738764955
216 Pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, Llewellyn Publications
Release Date: February 8, 2021
Nonfiction (Adult), Religion, Spirituality, Magic, Astrology
The book is divided into the following.
Part 1: Background and Basics
Chapter 1: Cauldrons, Kettles, and other Brewing Options
Chapter 2: Brew making and Magical basics
Part 2: Magical Potions and Brews
Chapter 3: Astrological and Planetary Recipes
Chapter 4: Cleansing and Banishing Recipes
Chapter 5: Healing Potions and Elixirs
Chapter 6: Love, Money, and Luck Recipes
Chapter 7: Protection Potions and Brews
Chapter 8: Psychic Potions and Divinations Brews
Chapter 9: Potions and Brews for the Sabbats and Esbats
Chapter 10: Potions and Brews for the Elements
Part 3: Beyond Water: Other Magical Mixtures
Chapter 11: Cauldron Cookery
Chapter 12: Oils
Chapter 13: Ointments
Appendix 1: Magical Color Correspondence
Appendix 2: Ingredient Table of Correspondence
This is a wonderful resource for potions and brews. I like how the author distinguishes the difference between potions and brews. He has a great definition for magic. All the recipes in the book use ingredients that can be found in grocery stores or health food stores. The instructions are easy to follow. In chapter 8, there are directions for reading tea leaves. The recipe for Cheesy garlicky protection broth sounds amazing and I cannot wait for cooler weather to make some. As a soapmaker, I am always looking for good recipes for oils and ointments. I found several ideas in chapters 12 and 13. This is a well-researched book and I recommend it to anyone looking for new recipes.
