The Art: A Grimoire of Traditional Witchcraft by Kerry Wisner (Troy Books, 2022) Paperback Edition

Kerry Wisner. The Art: A Grimoire of Traditional Witchcraft. London: Troy Books, 2022. Paperback. 342 pages. Condition: New Description from the publisher:  Following on fromThe Willow Path – Witchcraft, Hermetics & The Hidden Wisdom of the Magical ArtsHorns of the Moon – Techniques in Traditional Magical Arts We present to you here The Art – A Grimoire of Traditional Witchcraft   “I Call the serpent of the land,Awake, arise from your stead,By dragons red and white,By crow, by toad, by leaping hare,Awake in me O serpent’s breath!” Witchcraft and magic have been with humanity from our beginning.  Beyond all that we as a species are, these have remained because they work.  And because they work, Traditional Witchcraft remains vital today. This is the third in the Geassa series of books, a compendium of techniques rooted in Traditional Witchcraft that combine ancient pagan, Hermetic and cunning folk teachings into a powerful system of practical magic.  Detailed rituals, spells, and formulae are presented including: Summoning the Serpent’s Breath in preparation for ritual. House spirits & protective magic. A detailed list of planetary and zodiacal sigils, seals and the spirits involved. Traditional talismans & amulets for a variety of uses. Mirror magic – including mirrors of revealing, enchanting & repelling. Scrying & Crystal Gazing. The Art of Fascination & the Glamour. Candle & Cord magic in Traditional Witchcraft. Necromancy – the art of summoning the dead. Prosperity magic. Seasonal and Full Moon Rituals. A listing of different incantations, Words of Power and much more. Fully documented, including over ninety illustrations, this book gives in depth instruction into the techniques of practical Traditional Witchcraft.