Lilith Dorsey - Water Magic

Llewellyn Publications

Woodbury, Minnesota

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Water Magic 2020 by Lilith Dorsey.

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First e-book edition 2020

E-book ISBN: 9780738764856

Book design by Rebecca Zins

Cover design by Shannon McKuhen

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Library of Congress Cataloging-In-Publication Data

Names: Dorsey, Lilith, author.

Title: Water magic / Lilith Dorsey.

Description: First edition. | Woodbury, MN : Llewellyn Publications, [2020]

| Series: Elements of witchcraft | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Summary: This book explores the element of water and its cultural, magical, and mythological associations, sacred sites, and deities, as well as how to use water in magic, rituals, and spellsProvided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020023284 (print) | LCCN 2020023285 (ebook) | ISBN 9780738764429 (paperback) | ISBN 9780738764856 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Witchcraft. | Magic. | WaterMiscellanea.

Classification: LCC BF1572.W38 D67 2020 (print) | LCC BF1572.W38 (ebook)

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Contents

by Heather Greene

:
History, Folklore & Myth

: Water Throughout Time and Culture

essay: by Miguel Sague

: Mythological Watery Beasts and Places

: Water and the Divine

song: by Jason Winslade

: Sacred Water Sites

poem: by Phat Man Dee

essay: by Witchdoctor Utu

:
Working with the Element of Water

: The Element of Water in Magic

essay: by Alyson G. Eggleston

: Water Herbs and Botanicals

: Water Crystals, Stones, and Shells

: Water Animal Guides

:
Recipes, Rituals & Spellcraft

: Magical Waters, Baths, Salts, and Washes

: Water in Divination and Dreams

: Water Spells and Other Magic

: Holidays, Rituals, and the Water Wheel of the Year

: Correspondence Chart

Note

The author and the publisher are not responsible for the use or misuse of the plants and botanicals listed in this book, especially those labeled as toxic or poisonous. Even touching some of these plants can cause a negative reaction. The botanicals and plants listed here are included with their warnings in order to give a comprehensive study of these items.

All plants and botanicals, just like traditional medicines, may be dangerous when used improperly or excessively over time. Be sure to understand completely what you are working with, use only fresh herbs from a trusted and sustainable source, and be aware that strengths may vary.

The author and the publisher do not endorse or guarantee the curative effects of any of the subjects presented in this work.

Foreword

For centuries and through many esoteric practices, the elements have been the cornerstones of magical work. Whether its astrology or modern Witchcraft, these four basic elements create the boundaries and the structures within larger multidimensional spiritual frameworks. They can bring concepts home and make them more readily understandable.

Earth is the ground we walk on, quite literally. It is the rocks, the mud, the mountains. Earth is also our body and the physical manifestation in this life. It is our center and our stability.

Fire is the flame in the hearth. It is the candle, the bonfire, the sun. Fire both warms and destroys. It has the power to transform and incite. Its flame is our passion and our will to go on.

Water is the rain from the skies. It is the worlds oceans and lakes, the comforting bath, the morning dew. Water is our blood and sweat, as well as our memories. It rules our emotions and manifests as tears.

Air is all around us. It is our breath, the sounds we hear, and the wind that touches our faces. Air carries seeds and pollen, scents that warn and delight, and songs of culture. Air is our voice, our thoughts, and our ideas.

xii While every esoteric system applies these basic concepts differently, the elements are there, helping to structure practice and develop a greater understanding of self. For modern witches, the elements are often represented in their magical tools; for example, the chalice might be water and the pentacle earth. For Wiccans more specifically, the elements help raise the magical circle and empower the protective quarters. In tarot the elements flow through the symbolic imagery of the pip cards, and in astrology each element is represented by three signs. For others, the elements provide spiritual guidance for daily meditations, visualizations, spellwork, or life lessons. One might ask, What element do I need to get through today?

The following book is the first in a special series that dives deeply into the symbolism and magical use of the elements. Each book focuses on one element and covers everything associated with that element, from spiritual places and deities to practical spells and rituals. For the witch who wants to envelop themselves in elemental practice or for someone who needs a resource on each element, this book and its sisters will provide everything you need.