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Personal comments: Although these would appear to be presentations of the occult, they are a great deal more than that.  They show the history of herbs.  Quote:The ancients created magical systems with varying degrees of complexity. One area in which they excelled was the art of timing ritual acts in accordance with astronomical phenomena. Some of these systems were rigidly controlled by the phases of the Moon; others took the seasons into account, and in others still, the stars and their positions were all-important. The entry for garlic touches on Roman history, Medieval history and connects to modern medicine.Quote:Garlic was once worn to guard against the plague. It is still used to absorb diseases. Soldiers wore garlic as a defense in the middle ages, while Roman soldiers ate it to give them courage. They are a practical step-by-step how-to.Quote:The equipment is simple: a plain wooden or ceramic bowl, two candleholders, and a supply of colored candles.Place the bowl in the center of the altar, the candleholders with correctly colored candles on either side (see Tables & Appendices for colors and their magical uses). The herbs to be enchanted should be placed around the bowl in their containers.Light the candles and still your mind. Unplug the phone and lock the door. If you wish, darken the room of artificial illumination. Enchant herbs (and perform all magic) only when you are alone and will be free from interruption. And they are meditative. Quote:Pour the needed amount of dried herb into the bowl. Sit or stand calmly and gaze into the herb. Sense its vibrations awaiting within the leaves and flowers and stems; see them emerging from the plant or lying in wait. Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical HerbsDo you work magic with herbs? Do you use them in spells, for talismans or simply use their innate powers? If you don’t have Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, you need to get it right away. This book has become a classic in its field. Paul Beyerl, a respected author on herbs calls it “…an essential reference book by students of herbalism and magick alike … Scott’s personable charm touches every page… I highly recommend this book.” And Jeanne Rose, famous author of books on herbs and developer of an herbal course says “I love books like this … It is accessible, easy to read, and with its encompassing index (all too often neglected), simple to use as well.” Over 200,000 people already have this book and use it frequently. In this edition of the book (it’s expanded and revised on the 15th anniversary of original publication) you will find the magical properties and folklore of over 400 herbs! You’ll also find lists of herbs based on their magical powers, their genders, their planetary rulers, and more. Perhaps the most important list is the folk name cross-reference. With that information, when a recipe calls for “bramble, ” you’ll know it needs blackberry. Or if the magic calls for “enebro,” you’ll know you that is juniper. The main part of this book is the listings of the herbs. Each one includes names, associations, and magical attributions. Violets can be used for protection, luck, love, and more. Primrose is for protection and love. Garlic is for protection, healing, exorcism, lust, and prevention of theft. This book is considered a classic. It is probably consulted more than any other book on this subject. If you want to learn the secrets of magical herbs, this book is a must! ContentsCoverTitle PageAbout the AuthorCopyrightDedicationOther Books by Scott Cunningham ContentsAcknowledgmentsPrefacePart I The BasicsChapter One: The Powers of Herbs Chapter Two: Magical Ways Chapter Three: Spells and Procedures Chapter Four: Magical IntentionsPart II The HerbsHow to Read the Entries Health Codes Used with the HerbsPart III Tables & AppendicesGenderPlanetary Rulers Elemental Rulers Magical Intentions Colors and their Magical Uses GlossaryMail-Order SuppliesThe Magical Properties of OilsFolk Names Cross-ReferenceAnnotated BibliographyIndexSeries: Cunningham’s Encyclopedia Series (Book 1)Paperback: 318 pagesPublisher: Llewellyn Publications; 1st edition (October 1985)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0875421229ISBN-13: 978-0875421223ASIN: B007SNROECScott Cunningham’s Herb MagicScott Cunningham’s ultimate course in herbalism introduces the timeless practices of herb magic as taught by this master herbalist and renowned author. With his expert guidance, you’ll gain the skills needed to practice herb magic anywhere and anytime, in order to attract positive energy and enjoy a richer life.Step by step, you’ll learn how to release the vital energy within these amazingly versatile plants for improved health, psychic awareness, happiness, prosperity, and much more. Join Scott as he tours a working herb farm and learn firsthand his secrets for drawing forth the magical properties of over twenty herbs. You’ll discover how to:—Perform simple spells to bring about positive change—Harvest and cure fresh, natural herbs—Create potent herbal incenses, oils, tinctures, sachets, powders, and bath salts using age-old recipes—Identify a variety of both common and rare herbs on sight—Make herbal talismans to attract love, success, and moneyGeneralComplete name                            : Scott Cunningham’s Herb Magic.mp4Format                                   : MPEG-4Format profile                           : Base Media / Version 2Codec ID                                 : mp42File size                                : 251 MiBDuration                                 : 59mn 35sOverall bit rate mode                    : VariableOverall bit rate                         : 588 KbpsEncoded date                             : UTC 2011-10-31 11:38:35Tagged date                              : UTC 2011-10-31 11:51:55Writing application                      : HandBrake 4069svn 2011062101VideoID                                       : 1Format                                   : AVCFormat/Info                              : Advanced Video CodecFormat profile                           : [email protected] settings, CABAC                   : YesFormat settings, Reframes                : 4 framesCodec ID                                 : avc1Codec ID/Info                            : Advanced Video CodingDuration                                 : 59mn 35sBit rate                                 : 520 KbpsWidth                                    : 640 pixelsHeight                                   : 480 pixelsDisplay aspect ratio                     : 4:3frame rate mode                          : Constantframe rate                               : 29.970 fpsColor space                              : YUVChroma subsampling                       : 4:2:0Bit depth                                : 8 bitsScan type                                : ProgressiveBits/(Pixel*frame)                       : 0.056Stream size                              : 222 MiB (88%)Writing library                          : x264 core 115Encoded date                             : UTC 2011-10-31 11:38:35Tagged date                              : UTC 2011-10-31 11:51:55Color primaries                          : BT.601 NTSCTransfer characteristics                 : BT.709Matrix coefficients                      : BT.601Color range                              : LimitedAudioID                                       : 2Format                                   : AACFormat/Info                              : Advanced Audio CodecFormat profile                           : LCCodec ID                                 : 40Duration                                 : 59mn 35sSource duration                          : 59mn 35sBit rate mode                            : VariableBit rate                                 : 62.8 KbpsMaximum bit rate                         : 75.4 KbpsChannel(s)                               : 2 channelsChannel positions                        : Front: L RSampling rate                            : 44.1 KHzCompression mode                         : LossyStream size                              : 26.8 MiB (11%)Source stream size                       : 26.8 MiB (11%)Title                                    : StereoEncoded date                             : UTC 2011-10-31 11:38:35Tagged date                              : UTC 2011-10-31 11:51:54