by
Llewellyn
1. Your
new book is The Book of Crystal Spells: Magical Uses for
Stones,
Crystals, Minerals…And Even Sand.
What inspired this book?
This book was inspired by my
love of working with stones. I wanted to write a different kind of
crystal book—not a book of healing or a reference book, but a way to
use stones for magic in creative ways. In addition, I enjoy writing
spells and working with a variety of materials, so I wanted to include
spells that utilize glass and sand as well.
2. Your
previous book was Magical Candle Crafting;
do you
always include
crafts of some sort in your magical Craft?
Yes, I try to use personal crafts in my
magical practice whenever possible. I always use hand-crafted candles,
and often handmade jewelry as well. I believe the personal touch is
essential—it makes the magic stronger. In crystal magic sometimes it's
harder to include a handcrafted item, and that's why I enjoy creating
grids. The act of placing stones or drawing in sand is an act of
creating something, which helps the mind focus on the spell's intent.
2. Do
crystals, stones, and gems need to be imbued with magic prior to use,
or does each have its own, inherent magical properties?
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While it may sound like a contradiction, flower magic is
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