Pagan Magic of the Northern Tradition

Nigel Pennick has traveled and lectured extensively in Europe and the United States on sacred geometry, the spirit of place, spiritual arts and crafts, and labyrinths. He is the author and illustrator of more than 50 books, including The Pagan Book of Days and The Book of Primal Signs. He lives in Cambridge, England.

• PreambleIntroduction: Northern Magic 1 The Web of Wyrd and the Eldritch World2 Traditional Operative Magic, Philosophy, and Theory 3 Place, Space, and Time4 Astronomy and the Winds 5 Magical and Sacred Places in the Landscape 6 Boundaries and Liminal Spaces 7 Materials and Crafts 8 The Spirit of Craftsmanship 9 Natural Measure 10 Traditional Buildings and Practical Magic 11 The Craft and Magic of Buildings 12 Magical Protection against Supernatural and Physical Attack 13 Practical Magic: Patterns and Sigils 14 The Magic of Music 15 Northern Instruments 16 Keeping Up the Day Postscript Glossary Bibliography Index

“Nigel Pennick’s Pagan Magic of the Northern Tradition is a treasure trove of ancient folklore of magical rituals and charms for the protection of people and homes, of barns and livestock, of temples and churches, for good luck and healing as well as causing harm when the rituals are not followed. It describes daily ritual activities of the people of these Pagan times and how they experienced the dangers and evil spirits of the world they lived in. Some of the magical rituals were quite bizarre while others may be of value for living in today’s world. Pennick compares the customs and rituals of a wide range of cultures across Europe and beyond, as well as across time, tracing their origins, similarities, and differences. The book is well researched, well organized, and a valuable and impressive resource for understanding the spiritual journeying of our ancestors.”