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melissaclair18's review against another edition
4.0
There is a lot of interesting information in here, but the spell part fell kind of flat for me because there were not a lot of different ones, and the ones mentioned called for specific crystals that didn't seem to have room for much switching with crystals one might already own.
autumnfaeb's review against another edition
5.0
A big thank you to the publisher for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I'm always so thankful to have these opportunities!
This book is a spellbook that helps you connect with crystals, stones - and sand! I think that the use of sand in this book is one of the most unique things that it has to offer. It was published/released in 2013 and I still have yet to find another book that has used sand as a magical correspondence. It could be out there, I don't know every book that's out there, of course, but I'm seriously impressed with the out of the box thinking that Grant displayed there.
One of the things that I am unimpressed with is the use of chakras, the term "smudging" and other appropriative things - I do understand that in 2013 there was less pressure to change the problematic language, but it still grates on me. That said the author does make a note that coral and ivory shouldn't be sought after based on the overharvesting of the coral reefs, and ivory as it's most commonly from poached elephant tusks should obviously not be sought out.
I appreciate that the chapters are divided into purpose, rather than based on stone type. There's a chapter on jewelry, talismans, and amulets, for example.
Starting with cleansing rituals was a fine choice - I do like how the author gives several examples, complete with chants. I appreciate that some folks might not know where to begin, or how to go about creating these mini rituals, so this will be especially helpful for beginners.
As I've been doing this for well over a decade now, this chapter wasn't as helpful to me as I already have set practices, but having a nice refresher was appreciated either way.
Throughout the book we have chapters quite like this. Good information, some pre-written material and the invitation to create the material that resonates with us.
I'm giving this 5/5 Triquetras for a solid book that should be on every crystal witch's shelf!
This book is a spellbook that helps you connect with crystals, stones - and sand! I think that the use of sand in this book is one of the most unique things that it has to offer. It was published/released in 2013 and I still have yet to find another book that has used sand as a magical correspondence. It could be out there, I don't know every book that's out there, of course, but I'm seriously impressed with the out of the box thinking that Grant displayed there.
One of the things that I am unimpressed with is the use of chakras, the term "smudging" and other appropriative things - I do understand that in 2013 there was less pressure to change the problematic language, but it still grates on me. That said the author does make a note that coral and ivory shouldn't be sought after based on the overharvesting of the coral reefs, and ivory as it's most commonly from poached elephant tusks should obviously not be sought out.
I appreciate that the chapters are divided into purpose, rather than based on stone type. There's a chapter on jewelry, talismans, and amulets, for example.
Starting with cleansing rituals was a fine choice - I do like how the author gives several examples, complete with chants. I appreciate that some folks might not know where to begin, or how to go about creating these mini rituals, so this will be especially helpful for beginners.
As I've been doing this for well over a decade now, this chapter wasn't as helpful to me as I already have set practices, but having a nice refresher was appreciated either way.
Throughout the book we have chapters quite like this. Good information, some pre-written material and the invitation to create the material that resonates with us.
I'm giving this 5/5 Triquetras for a solid book that should be on every crystal witch's shelf!
babayaga1989's review against another edition
4.0
A very helpful book for those who are interested in working with crystals that explains how to properly use crystals in spellwork. I particularly liked that it was geared more towards those of us who have already established a foundation in magickal work--I've read a thousand and one 101 books, and it was great to read a book that didn't assume I needed a primer!
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