cover image Manifestation Magic: 21 Rituals, Spells, and Amulets for Abundance, Prosperity, and Wealth

Manifestation Magic: 21 Rituals, Spells, and Amulets for Abundance, Prosperity, and Wealth

Elhoim Leafar. Weiser, $18.95 trade paper (192p) ISBN 978-1-57863-742-3

Astrologer Leafar (Rites of Happiness) presents a diverse, practical guide meant to help readers “achieve happiness, economic prosperity, and abundance” through rituals and spells. Leafer provides brief overviews of astrology and planetary influences; how to arrange spells around days, times, and lunar phases; deities associated with abundance and wealth (such as the agricultural goddess of Greece or the seven gods of fortune of Japanese folklore); ways of using candles and crystals; and a history of making wishes (such as wishing on stars and Middle Eastern djinni worshipped as guardians and wish granters). While some suggestions for activities are sprinkled throughout—particularly meditations for building connections with spirits and ways to consecrate magical tools—the book closes with Leafer’s personal grimoire for prosperity. There’s an “abundance scroll” that can be customized with personal symbols to align oneself with long-term goals, instructions for creating a soap that attracts wealth, and explanations of rituals to dispel negative or harmful energy. Leafer draws from a plethora of cultural sources and also helpfully touches on psychological barriers to obtaining wealth. Those interested in the magical power of ritual will find Leafer to be a sage guide. [em](July) [/em]