The Witch's Book of Potions

MICHAEL FURIE (Northern California) is the author of several books, including Supermarket Sabbats (9780738751016) and Spellcasting: Beyond the Basics (9780738745534). A practicing Witch for more than twenty years, he is also a priest of the Cailleach. www.MichaelFurie.com

Contents

Preface xi

Introduction 1

Part 1: BACKGROUND AND BASICS
Chapter 1: Brew Making and Magical Basics 7
Chapter 2: Cauldrons, Kettles, and Other Brewing Options 17

Part 2: MAGICAL POTIONS AND BREWS
Chapter 3: Astrological and Planetary Recipes 33
Chapter 4: Cleansing and Banishing Recipes 69
Chapter 5: Healing Potions and Elixirs 83
Chapter 6: Love, Money, and Luck Recipes 103
Chapter 7: Protection Potions and Brews 123
Chapter 8: Psychic Potions and Divination Brews 135
Chapter 9: Potions and Brews for the Sabbats and Esbats 151
Chapter 10: Potions and Brews for the Elements 179

Part 3: BEYOND WATER: OTHER MAGICAL MIXTURES
Chapter 11: Cauldron Cookery 197
Chapter 12: Oils 205
Chapter 13: Ointments 221

Conclusion 235

Appendix 1: Magical Color Correspondences 237

Appendix 2: Ingredient Table of Correspondences 239

Bibliography 251

Index 255