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The Witch's Mirror: The Craft, Lore & Magick of the Looking Glass
Discover the fascinating history, tradition, and modern uses of the witch's mirror. From choosing and making the perfect mirror to using it to boost self-esteem and prosperity, this book provides valuable information for witches of all levels. Fun and easy to use, The Witch's Mirror features advice from well-known witches as well as spells and crafts to enhance your magic. Explore the symbols and practice of scrying, uncover the portrayals of mirrors in legends and pop culture, harness the reflective power of mirrors with meditations, and much more. Mickie Mueller invites you to gaze through the looking glass and see your magical self wielding the mirror as a key tool to a successful, happy, and enchanted life. " The Witch's Mirror is a lighthearted book that reflects a wide variety of perspectives, techniques, and magickal styles."―Ellen Dugan, author of the Witchery series and The Natural Psychic "This book is a very thorough and complete manual that explains historical lore, superstitions, and also how to utilize this tool with ease...it is a must have for any witches library!"―Celeste Heldstab, author of Llewellyn's Complete Formulary of Magical Oils "Mickie Mueller has brought to life, in this charming book, all the magic and history of this simple yet potent tool with her own signature grace and eloquence."― Amythyst Raine, author of The Gray Witch's Grimoire "Mueller's conversational style and uncomplicated how-to directions make mirror magic accessible to the novice and experienced witch alike...this book is enlightening, practical, and great fun to read."―Shana Robinson, author of Terra Signs and co-author of Shamanism & The Spirit Mate "Mickie Mueller is the perfect guide through the looking glass... The Witch's Mirror takes one of the most common daily tools and reveals its innate magic."―Lunaea Weatherstone, author of Tending Brigid's Flame and Mystical Cats Tarot "If you want to know about magic and mirrors, this is the book for you! Mickie Mueller has done an excellent job of researching and bringing together all the many facets of mirror-related beliefs, traditions, and lore."―Tess Whitehurst, author of Holistic Energy Magic and Magical Housekeeping
288 pages, Paperback
Published June 8, 2016
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March 13, 2020
Very original (as compared to a lot of spell compilations) and very interesting information, really useful little book.
January 4, 2021
This is one of the Tools of Witchcraft series from Llewellyn publishers. It starts out telling the history of mirrors in both physical form and use in folklore, plus superstitions regarding them. In this the author seems to have done a fair bit of research. My one issue with the first part is the frequent references to television programs I've never seen or heard of and the assumption of adolescent games that gives me a feeling that an American author is speaking to an American audience and assuming that these references will have meaning for anyone who reads her book. On the positive side, it gives the reader some insight into the culture the author is coming from.
There are a lot of good arts and crafts ideas for ways of making different kinds of mirrors or mirrored boxes and suggestions for washes. The washes are fairly traditional herbal combinations and I've noted a couple of them that I might actually use.
The writing style is bubbly in a way that made me think the author might be very young, though things she says later in the book indicate otherwise, and the spell suggestions would probably appeal to young people who watch The Craft and such. It did worry me that she didn't seem to know about the traditional wormwood paint used in making black mirrors, but otherwise there were several examples of how mirrors have been regarded magically in different cultures.
There were also some guest essays which got a little repetitive and gave me the impression they were for added page count, but some were interesting. Some general correspondences and such are in the appendices and there is a leaning towards chakras that people into new age subjects can identify easily.
This could be a good book for a young person just starting out on learning about magical tools and implements.
There are a lot of good arts and crafts ideas for ways of making different kinds of mirrors or mirrored boxes and suggestions for washes. The washes are fairly traditional herbal combinations and I've noted a couple of them that I might actually use.
The writing style is bubbly in a way that made me think the author might be very young, though things she says later in the book indicate otherwise, and the spell suggestions would probably appeal to young people who watch The Craft and such. It did worry me that she didn't seem to know about the traditional wormwood paint used in making black mirrors, but otherwise there were several examples of how mirrors have been regarded magically in different cultures.
There were also some guest essays which got a little repetitive and gave me the impression they were for added page count, but some were interesting. Some general correspondences and such are in the appendices and there is a leaning towards chakras that people into new age subjects can identify easily.
This could be a good book for a young person just starting out on learning about magical tools and implements.
January 20, 2020
Learned some neat spells and even the history of how mirrors all started. Great for beginners!
July 31, 2018
This book is really awesome. I don't usually use mirrors much in my craft, just because I haven't had occasion to and spent more time exploring other aspects before now. Long story short, that is going to change now. This book is informative, inspiring and so creative. It's now my favorite in the Witches Tools series! I can't wait to try start crafting the different mirror ideas the author wrote about and I'm now starting to learn scryibg thabks to this book. It's ignited my passion for exploring mirror work. I highly recommend it to any witch. It's a nust have for your library
June 12, 2023
Thanks to Llewellyn Worldwide and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
As a fairy tale obsessed child, I naturally was intimately familiar with the enchanted mirror that would show you the future, the past, and the present and speak back to you. As a teenage girl, I suddenly became utterly uncomfortable with the mirror and avoided it for quite a while. With that background, I was intrigued to finally dive into this book and see if I could use the mirror as a tool indeed. I really enjoyed Mickie Mueller's approach, from explaining the role of the mirror in popular culture (even if I didn't get a lot of the references or didn't know the shows) and folklore. I, for some reason, also hadn't expected the arts and crafts aspect of the book, but I really liked the encouragement to actively work with mirrors, create little mirrored boxes etc. I might also use one of the washes next time I need to clean my mirror!
The tone of the book is very friendly, as if you're chatting to a friend or to an aunt. This definitely helped me consider some of the author's ideas more than a very authoritative tone would have done. The book has definitely inspired me to reconsider the mirror as a magical tool.
As a fairy tale obsessed child, I naturally was intimately familiar with the enchanted mirror that would show you the future, the past, and the present and speak back to you. As a teenage girl, I suddenly became utterly uncomfortable with the mirror and avoided it for quite a while. With that background, I was intrigued to finally dive into this book and see if I could use the mirror as a tool indeed. I really enjoyed Mickie Mueller's approach, from explaining the role of the mirror in popular culture (even if I didn't get a lot of the references or didn't know the shows) and folklore. I, for some reason, also hadn't expected the arts and crafts aspect of the book, but I really liked the encouragement to actively work with mirrors, create little mirrored boxes etc. I might also use one of the washes next time I need to clean my mirror!
The tone of the book is very friendly, as if you're chatting to a friend or to an aunt. This definitely helped me consider some of the author's ideas more than a very authoritative tone would have done. The book has definitely inspired me to reconsider the mirror as a magical tool.
November 20, 2023
Another solid offering for this series. My coven is reading these books together, and they often spark great discussion and are good for all levels.
Many ideas to craft your own magickal mirrors and washes for mirrors. I especially liked all the mirror lore throughout the book.
Many ideas to craft your own magickal mirrors and washes for mirrors. I especially liked all the mirror lore throughout the book.
August 4, 2020
I loved this book! What a bunch of great information - I particularly loved reading about mirrors being used in Spiritualism. This book is filled with ideas and uses for your own magical mirror, along with the incredible artwork of Mickie Mueller. A beautiful book to add to your collection.
July 8, 2022
The Witch’s Mirror by Mickie Mueller
9780738747910
288 Pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications, Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date: June 8, 2016
Nonfiction (Adult), Religion, Spirituality, Mirrors
The book is divided into the following sections.
1: Mirrors in History, Tradition & Lore
2. Magical Mirrors in Popular Culture
3. Which Mirrors for Witch’s Mirrors?
4. Mirror, Mirror on the Go
5. Finding a Mirror to Reflect Your Witchy Style
6. Crafting and Enchanting a Witch’s Mirror
7: Mirror Herbal Wash Condenser Formulas
8. Spells for Witch’s Mirrors
9. Betwixt and Between the Worlds
Everyone knows stories like Snow White or Alice in Wonderland. Mirrors have been a part of history as far back as the Bronze Age. The author even includes the scary Bloody Mary that many children learn and use to scare others. I have an antique black glass mirror and I was lucky enough to take a class and make a black scrying mirror. They will come in handy when I use the spells in this book. If you are someone that enjoys scrying or working with mirrors, you will enjoy this book.
9780738747910
288 Pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications, Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date: June 8, 2016
Nonfiction (Adult), Religion, Spirituality, Mirrors
The book is divided into the following sections.
1: Mirrors in History, Tradition & Lore
2. Magical Mirrors in Popular Culture
3. Which Mirrors for Witch’s Mirrors?
4. Mirror, Mirror on the Go
5. Finding a Mirror to Reflect Your Witchy Style
6. Crafting and Enchanting a Witch’s Mirror
7: Mirror Herbal Wash Condenser Formulas
8. Spells for Witch’s Mirrors
9. Betwixt and Between the Worlds
Everyone knows stories like Snow White or Alice in Wonderland. Mirrors have been a part of history as far back as the Bronze Age. The author even includes the scary Bloody Mary that many children learn and use to scare others. I have an antique black glass mirror and I was lucky enough to take a class and make a black scrying mirror. They will come in handy when I use the spells in this book. If you are someone that enjoys scrying or working with mirrors, you will enjoy this book.
January 2, 2017
I will start off by saying that I don't normally read magickal books from cover to cover. I normally just skip around and find the parts that interest me. However, this book I read the entire thing and I really enjoyed it. I had never thought of working with mirrors and I never would have thought that I would be interested in learning more about mirror magick. This book had a lot of good information on the history of mirrors in magickal practices, practical advise on making your own mirror tools and spells to use with the mirrors. I have already started collecting the items needed to make some of the condensers detailed in the book and found a mirror to make my own scrying mirror with. I also have some other mirrors I want to make after reading this book. I greatly enjoyed this book and I have marked certain information to go back and read again later.
July 6, 2020
Love it, Mickie is an excellent writer!
September 20, 2021
So much information to absorb. Very interesting book. This will be one of the references books for my personal library.
May 27, 2022
Un livre très intéressant et très riche !
January 14, 2024
I was just today trying to remember how the melong mirrors are called. Great timing!
Also, hexenschpiegel, thoran and witch's eye mirrors discourses were fascinating!
Also, hexenschpiegel, thoran and witch's eye mirrors discourses were fascinating!
March 18, 2023
I was hoping for a little more folklore, but it’s not magical realism… it’s magic… either way it was an interesting read.
And there’s always something fascinating about a closet or a mirror or water that is magic…
I’m sure I’ll refer to it for things I write in the future.
And there’s always something fascinating about a closet or a mirror or water that is magic…
I’m sure I’ll refer to it for things I write in the future.
February 5, 2017
Poor choice for my first read of the year. was intrigued by the author coming from a family who made mirrors, and a quick glimpse at the beginning gave me hope for a lot more in depth history, etc on mirrors and mythological mirror uses, etc.
Instead, a much too brief overview, and some very very basic - and almost pointless - spells.
Very disappointed in what could have been a rather good book and no just another in a long line of catering to beginners, low substance "magick" books. I guess I should have known by the spelling of "magick".
Instead, a much too brief overview, and some very very basic - and almost pointless - spells.
Very disappointed in what could have been a rather good book and no just another in a long line of catering to beginners, low substance "magick" books. I guess I should have known by the spelling of "magick".
October 10, 2022
I think Mickie mueller is an excellent storyteller. She really made learning about the history of mirrors and the use of mirrors in magick interesting.
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