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Summary: A few good tips
Review: A lot of this book is outdated and kind of silly. It's worth reading to pick up a few good idea's but with any book on magic, you have to remember that you are the source. Really the only thing that i found valuable was the trick about cleansing the houses energy with salt. That's tried and true. It's kind of the witches version of Feng Shui.
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Summary: How to truly make your home a haven
Review: Bravo to the late Scott Cunningham for coming up with a book that speaks to everyone, whether one lives in an apartment, or owns a home, or even has the misfortune to live in a box. Cunningham and Harrington show us how to turn our potentially dull surroundings into a place we can call a haven, and look forward to being in, with a few simple tips that even those of us near poverty level can afford. I especially loved his ideas for plants, since I am no botanist or horticulturist, and yet the plants he suggested that cost me under $20.00 US(an ivy, an aloe vera plant, and two cacti, one round, one vertical) made such a difference in the surroundings it's astounding! His suggestions re: incense and scents made sense, pun intended, and I have only one regret, that he and Harrington are unable to collaborate on more books of this type. May Scott be forever immortalised by his words, and may he be at peace in the Summerlands or beyond. His and Harrington's(sorry if I forgot you, David)words have changed my life, and my home, and my outlook in general for the better. Let this book show you the way to come home and go "Ahhhhhh...." at the end of your tiresome workday. Thanks again, and to David Harrington, I envy you for knowing Scott Cunningham, I'd have loved to have met him just once, to ask but one question of him. May you, Mr. Harrington, emulate your friend and put pen to paper, as the neo-Pagan community hungers for more books of knowledge such as this.My sincerest compliments on a book I am proud to display on my shelf, and one every person who enters my home for a visit picks up and finds they can't put down.
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Summary: How to truly make your home a haven
Review: Bravo to the late Scott Cunningham for coming up with a book that speaks to everyone, whether one lives in an apartment, or owns a home, or even has the misfortune to live in a box. Cunningham and Harrington show us how to turn our potentially dull surroundings into a place we can call a haven, and look forward to being in, with a few simple tips that even those of us near poverty level can afford. I especially loved his ideas for plants, since I am no botanist or horticulturist, and yet the plants he suggested that cost me under $20.00 US(an ivy, an aloe vera plant, and two cacti, one round, one vertical) made such a difference in the surroundings it's astounding! His suggestions re: incense and scents made sense, pun intended, and I have only one regret, that he and Harrington are unable to collaborate on more books of this type. May Scott be forever immortalised by his words, and may he be at peace in the Summerlands or beyond. His and Harrington's(sorry if I forgot you, David)words have changed my life, and my home, and my outlook in general for the better. Let this book show you the way to come home and go "Ahhhhhh...." at the end of your tiresome workday. Thanks again, and to David Harrington, I envy you for knowing Scott Cunningham, I'd have loved to have met him just once, to ask but one question of him. May you, Mr. Harrington, emulate your friend and put pen to paper, as the neo-Pagan community hungers for more books of knowledge such as this. My sincerest compliments on a book I am proud to display on my shelf, and one every person who enters my home for a visit picks up and finds they can't put down.
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Summary: Fun and easy to follow.....
Review: Ever had a bird fly into your house? So you know the significance of that omen? Do you throw salt over your shoulder when you upset the salt cellar? Do you hang dried ears of corn on your front door? Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? Do you know how to hang a horse shoe to bring about good luck. Do you have a Pennsylvania Dutch hex sign? Scott Cunningham and David Harrington understand the significance of omens and portents, and why we engage in certain behaviors, and they have shared the information in THE MAGICAL HOUSEHOLD. The book includes many spells and rituals concerning how one might generally improve their dwelling and driving experiences. Where in the past I might have used a Christopher medal, these days, I carry a quartz crystal in my car for protection. (I also have LoJack to protect against theft, and protective sealant to protect the finish against acid rain because I believe in practical Magick. Some of the spells Cunningham and Harrington describe are funny as well as effective. Plagued with house guests who can't take a hint that you would like them to leave? Try hanging a pair of nail scissors on the front door handle. Also a pestle placed upright in a mortar placed in the fire place might do the trick. Or, the authors suggest sprinkling pepper under your guests chair. Your behavior may drive them away if the spells don't work. Cunninham was an extremely knowledgeable man who died an untimely death. You can't go wrong with his informative books.
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Summary: Fun and easy to follow.....
Review: Ever had a bird fly into your house? So you know the significance of that omen? Do you throw salt over your shoulder when you upset the salt cellar? Do you hang dried ears of corn on your front door? Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? Do you know how to hang a horse shoe to bring about good luck. Do you have a Pennsylvania Dutch hex sign? Scott Cunningham and David Harrington understand the significance of omens and portents, and why we engage in certain behaviors, and they have shared the information in THE MAGICAL HOUSEHOLD. The book includes many spells and rituals concerning how one might generally improve their dwelling and driving experiences. Where in the past I might have used a Christopher medal, these days, I carry a quartz crystal in my car for protection. (I also have LoJack to protect against theft, and protective sealant to protect the finish against acid rain because I believe in practical Magick. Some of the spells Cunningham and Harrington describe are funny as well as effective. Plagued with house guests who can't take a hint that you would like them to leave? Try hanging a pair of nail scissors on the front door handle. Also a pestle placed upright in a mortar placed in the fire place might do the trick. Or, the authors suggest sprinkling pepper under your guests chair. Your behavior may drive them away if the spells don't work. Cunninham was an extremely knowledgeable man who died an untimely death. You can't go wrong with his informative books.
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Summary: GREAT ideas for your home!
Review: How wonderful it is to realize why we do the things we do in our homes. And to learn how to get back to the old ways. If you really want the positive energy potential in your home to reach full, read this and follow it! All the old home lore is fascinating, and as a new practicioner, I can't wait to re-energize my home! Definitely worth having in the Magickal household.
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Summary: A nice little book for what it is...
Review: I am a big Scott Cunningham fan, and have a number of his titles in my library, including this one. I have to say that while this book contains everything it says it does, it is heavy on the folklore and superstition and light on the practical information. Although I recommend this book, if you were going to buy one magical household book, I would highly recommend House Magic by Ariana instead. I like this as a secondary volume for reference.
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Summary: A nice little book for what it is...
Review: I am a big Scott Cunningham fan, and have a number of his titles in my library, including this one. I have to say that while this book contains everything it says it does, it is heavy on the folklore and superstition and light on the practical information. Although I recommend this book, if you were going to buy one magical household book, I would highly recommend House Magic by Ariana instead. I like this as a secondary volume for reference.
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Summary: Household Magick
Review: I like the book, but I miss Robin Woods' illustrations.On the other hand, Llewellyn probably suspected that R.W's illustrations were too foofie for male readers, but they should have gotten someone better.
Besides that, there's folk magick galore, and ideas ranging from useful to 'interesting'. Much humor, and doesn't get too hung up on Feng-Shui the way many many books of this ilk do. (not bashing it, it's just not for me. You can't do Jack with Feng Shui in an apartment) Something for everyone but the High Magick minded.
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Summary: fun and informative
Review: I love this book! I really enjoy reading about all the different magical elements in a household. I'm Chinese, so I'm pretty familiar with the concept of Feng-Shui, and I thought Scott presented it very clearly. There are so many little folk lores in this book, and it's such fun to read that you almost forget that it's a book on the magic of the home, with many little rituals you can try. The best part of this book is that it doesn't require any hard-to-find ingredient because all the little rituals in here are simple to perform and everything is within reach. I highly recommend it.
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