MASTERING WITCHCRAFT: A Practical Guide for Witches, Warlocks, and Covens

Tired of hearing people tell i , they awake or awoke , believe me ye are not till ye read this type of material , very good quality constructed book of nuggets of information, Thank you to the author for your quality research and compiling of knowledge in such a dark and secretive world 👍🏻

There seems little doubt that Occultism is on my blood having been able to see spirits since I was a small child, because of this since I started work I have built up a considerable collection of books relating to the occult in all its differing forms. Mastering Witchcraft by Paul Huson should be a 'must have' book for anyone considering looking into or becoming embroiled in witchcraft, it has achieved a perfect balance between what is actually known and what isn't, gives one a decent non-complicated rendition of witchcraft as it should be not the wishy washy rubbish churned out these days and called wicca but proper witchcraft, witchcraft handed down to us from our forefathers or foremothers? and shows itself to be the proper formula for our survival. Our elders knew the benefits of using natures products, something scientists have only just started to recognise and in doing so are destroying the rain-forests to obtain the 'elixir of life', fools that they are. Witches, shamen, call them what you will had knowledge of the beneficial use of natures goods were condemned by the church who hated the fact that more people turned to them than to the local priest and therefore called it heresy or witchcraft and made it a sin against god which resulted in over a million people being hung or burnt at the stake, so much for religion being enlightened! Despite these dangers the old ways survived maybe not in the way they originally were but enough to keep the craft going and now of course its back to where it should be, another religion equal to any other. I would heartily recommend this book to anyone who wishes to know what witchcraft is all about and how it fits into our modern day world, a book that you will keep for years as a reference to everything else you will undoubtedly come across in your research into the subject matter. Go for it you wont be disappointed.

An excellent book with lots of information and ideas to build upon. I came across this book due to it and the contents being used in a TV movie Midnight Offerings (1981) With Vivian Sotherland (Melissa Sue Anderson) reading from it upon her alter. It contains an original eloquent name of power Nocticula-Hecate, never came across this term any where else.

This book started off great but then got a bit sinister. Talking about reciting prayers backwards. I have read a lot of books on witchcraft and this is the first that has mentioned this. Bit dark for my taste. Wouldn't recommend. Stay in the light.

I bought this book as a teenager back in the 1980s. It was one of the better ones I had purchased. While it does have leanings toward the left-hand path, definitely not for the fluffy, it was a favorite of mine. I have repurchased it to have in my occult library and I would encourage others to do likewise.

Fantastic and very helpful, informative book about old school practical witchcraft. None of your love and light here! Super hands on and well written, with a great tongue in cheek tone.

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Very interesting book. Was recommended by someone 'in the know' on this topic as being a good place to start and I would agree and have now recommended it in turn to others.

Mastering Witchcraft by Paul Huson is a fantastic guide for anyone interested in traditional witchcraft practices. It offers a solid reference point with direct, no-nonsense explanations and is packed with detailed information that both beginners and seasoned practitioners will appreciate. Huson's writing is clear and practical, making complex topics accessible without watering them down. This book has stood the test of time for a reason—it's a foundational read for those serious about the craft.

Paul Huson is a splendid writer on all matters occult and the illustrations he supplies to his works are always stylish and informative. This book presumably started the format of so many subsequent publications on the same subject. A a clear introduction, a bit of history and then the instructions start and they are not for the faint of heart. Traditional witchcraft is a serious business and casting spells is no short cut to anything. Huson, thankfully, doesn't pretend it is by cutting corners. Sourcing the requirements for many of the ceremonial activities described here may have become slightly easier as a result of the Internet, but patient observations of lunar calendars and a well developed interest in botany will serve the reader too. Anyone wishing to truly embrace the practice of Witchcraft will inevitably be forced to develop personally and step beyond areas of personal comfort, if any success is to attained and for that student, this book isn't the worst staring point, because the instructions are clear. Crowley's Thelema system is so opaque in its self referential departures as to be slightly off-putting to the neophyte. The Golden Dawn System similarly so and over detailed to the point of tedium. This will take the reader a few steps in the right direction. Jason Miller's fine books are also to be recommended in this respect.

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I bought this book out of historical interest. My understanding is that it was a big deal when it first came out. In 2024, my feeling is that this book is Just OK, and that there are better options for overviews of or introductions to the craft.