Element Encylopedia of 5000 Spells

Most spell books are either too precious to use or too vague to be useful. Judika Illes wrote the one that actually gets passed around dog-eared and marked up, the one people reach for when things get serious.

The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells is the real reference text for anyone working through the magical arts with intent. It covers everything from ancient folk practice to contemporary ritual, drawing on global traditions without flattening them into New Age mush. This updated anniversary edition comes with a new preface from Illes reflecting on twenty years of the book finding its way into the hands of witches, practitioners, and curious outsiders who ended up staying. It belongs on the shelf next to your tarot, your herbals, and whatever else you're working with. This one earns its space.

Paperback. Published by HarperElement. Part of the Element Encyclopedia series.