"Charm bags rank among the most popular amulets in the world today and yet up until now there has been precious little accessible, practical information about how to make them. Elhoim Leafar remedies that situation with his comprehensive book The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags. Elhoim leads the reader through all stages of creating these powerful magical tools, as well as enumerating and describing their various components, ranging from crystals and perfumes, to bones and herbs. This book will be a welcome and useful addition to any magical practitioner’s bookshelf." --Judika Illes, author of the Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, Magic When You Need It, The Big Book of Practical Spells, and other books of magic
"The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags is well resourced with easy to follow instructions. I will keep it as a companion and I suggest you do the same. It's a must-have for all practitioners of the magickal arts. I love it." --Lady Rhea, author of The Enchanted Candle and The Enchanted Formulary
Charm bags, also known as mojo bags and gris-gris bags, may be the most popular style of amulet or talisman in the world today. Around the globe, they are crafted by people from many cultures and spiritual traditions and are created for many purposes. Until now there has been no definitive guide to the art of creating these magical power objects. The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags remedies this situation.
Author Elhoim Leafar provides an introduction to the topic in this clear, focused book of practical magic, which features detailed instructions for making these bags. The strongest amulets are those you make yourself, and The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags shows you how.
The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags contains 100 formulas intended for various purposes including love, luck, success, happiness, health, wealth, protection, prosperity, and the attainment of goals and desires. Based on an eclectic blend of Wicca, hoodoo, and Latin American folk magic, the book also contains extensive lists of herbs, gems and minerals, essential oils, astrological positions, and colors that contribute to making your own personal amulets. Instructions for casting circles and how to charge your charm bags are also included.