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Biblio Arcana: A Study In The Arcane Arts

Biblio Arcana is a collection of ancient, Arcane, magical and forgotten knowledge including but not limited to Spellcasting theory and how to make your own spells, select spells I have created as well as found in history, Essentials in potionmaking- what is a potion and the various types of potions, plus some recipes. Magical Ethics including the Rule of Three and white, grey and black magic- what are the differences. In this book also included are: fundamentals of Herbology and using plants for magic, magical tools of the trade and how to use them, The power of the mind and soul, and more. Biblio Arcana is not for those who take the magical arts as light figments of play but rather for sincere witches and wizards who seek to delve deeper into who they were born to be.

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Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1
Ethics Of Magic
Chapter 2
Tools Of The Trade
Chapter 3
Wand Lore
Chapter 4
Spell Craft
Chapter 5
Potions
Chapter 6
Spirit Guides
Chapter 7
Ritual
Chapter 8
Vibrations
Chapter 9
Witchcraft Vs. Wizardry
Chapter 10
Watchers
Chapter 11
Jinxes, Hexes, And Curses
Chapter 12
Thrive
Chapter 13
Cauldron Magic
Chapter 14

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Tools Of The Trade

Chapter 3

Wand/ staff
Cauldron
Books
Scrying Specula

These items are staples for nearly every witch and wizard in the world and can be made, bought, found, or received as gifts. They are quite versatile and be easy to obtain. Keep in mind a true witch or wizard does not need ANYTHING to perform magic, but the tools HELP them focus their energies.

Wand/ Staff

Wands and staffs are quite famous for their roles in magic. They essentially are the same thing, as they serve the same purpose, the only real difference is the size. Wands are typically anywhere from only a few inches long to about twenty inches or so, while staffs can be as short as a waist high cane to a carved branch taller than the wizard is. They can be made out of any material except for plastic or rubber. Plastic and rubber do not allow energy to flow through it in a current- which is what you need with a wand or a staff. There are numerous ways to make wands, you could just find a stick and use that, or a long nail. You could find a Crystal Wand at most metaphysical shops, and they often times will also carry wooden or metal wands if you wish to buy one. There is debate among many witches and wizards as to if resin wands can be used for magic. With my experience the answer is yes! You can find MANY resin wands for sale on websites well known to those in the wizarding world. Most of them have a metal rod through them so that greatly helps the energy, but some don't. Resin without the rod directs energy very well, but not quite as good as wood. Resin wands with the rod are equal to using a wooden wand, and metal/ crystal wands tend to work better than wood but not by much. The power really comes moreso from the witch or wizard themself rather than the wand itself. Remember the magic lies within the person not the item (unless its enchanted, blessed or charmed, then it only enhances the magic) (see more information in Wand Lore Section)

Cauldron

Cauldrons typically are pot-bellied, cast iron, three-legged pots in which potions are brewed in; that is what typically would come to mind, however there are many kinds of cauldrons.

Wooden
Cast Iron
Copper
Brass
Pewter
Steel
Plastic
Resin
Glass
Ceramic
Tin

After reading this list you surely can pick out some that would work better for some things than others. So to help Narrow down your ideal cauldron, lets look at types of magic done with them.

Potions (Hot, Cold, and Dry) (see Potions section)
Burning things (Spell Papers, Incense, Herbs, Candles)
Enchanting an item (Blessings and Curses as well.) (Cauldron should have a lid)
Charging Spells (usually with spell components inside and no lid on it)

For potions (assuming hot and or cold) you would be better off with a metal, ceramic, or glass cauldron) *glass and ceramic cauldron heat up in microwave

For burning things (it would be good if you had some sand or dirt at the bottom so it doesn't overheat), You could use metal, wood (if you are careful), plastic (with caution), glass or resin.

For enchanting an item pick a cauldron that has a lid on it and really any material will work even plastic!

For charging spells any material will work just keep a lid off the cauldron and if it involves flames, please avoid wood or plastic (glass and resin depending on kind of flames)

Books

You will need books of reference, a kind of journal, and a kind of collective spellbook you create

Scrying Specula

You will need at least one thing to scry with. Scrying will be better explained in Divination section but is basically how a Wizard will magically get information on past, present, future knowledge.

You could use A bowl of water, Crystal ball, Magic Mirror, Pendulum, or Oracle Cards.

Although you need at least one to develop enough of a psychic insight where you need only think on it or touch something- it is very useful to have several to get a better well rounded experience and have knowledge on working with multiple techniques.