The Witches' Book of the Dead
“Dare  to take the ancient journey into the realm of the dead, guided by the  necromantic knowledge of the Witches and Warlocks of old. This book is  not for the fearful but rather for the sincere seeker of the netherworld  in all its truth and dark beauty. Stride now into this dark world with  necromantic Warlock Christian Day, who has touched the shadowland and  now brings it to you within each and every chapter of this  well-researched tome. Begin your journey now!” —Reverend Lori Bruno,  Hereditary Strega and High Priestess of Our Lord and Lady of the  Trinacrian Rose Church“Christian  Day has stirred up all the ancient lore of Majick and placed it in the  hands of his readers. Very well researched.” –Reverend Laurie Cabot,  High Priestess of the Cabot Tradition and founder of the Cabot Kent  Hermetic Temple“The  Witches' Book of the Dead is a well-researched and thoughtful  compendium of magical lore, necromancy, spirit contact, and mediumship.  It mixes a rich background of historical information with practical  applications of ritual and magical practice. Day is not afraid to draw  back the veil and peer behind it. Let him show you what he has  discovered! A very good read; a volume full of worthwhile  information.”—Raymond Buckland, author ofBuckland's Complete Book of  Witchcraft“Impressively  researched, compelling, and immensely readable, Day’s first book  resurrects the vast power of the spirit world and offers it to  modern-day practitioners.”—Fiona Horne, radio and television personalityand author ofeight books including Witch: A Magical Journey“In  these pages, you will discover clear, lucid instructions for contacting  the dead, as well as explanations for why you might want to do so.   While simultaneously emphasizing the sacred nature of his subject,  Christian has written a fun, easy-to-read and easy-to-access  instructional manual for interaction with the ever-present souls of the  dead.”—Judika Illes, author ofThe Encyclopedia of Spirits, The  Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft,andThe Weiser Field Guide to Witches“Jam-packed  with practical advice, easy-to-follow instructions, and covering  everything from exorcism to necromancy, The Witches' Book of the Dead  truly is the quintessential guide to working with the spirit world. A  must have for every magical practitioner's bookshelf!”—Dorothy Morrison,  author ofUtterly Wicked“A  powerful modern manual for practitioners seeking to add necromancy to  their repertoire, rooted deeply in history and tradition.”—Christopher  Penczak, co-founder of theTemple of Witchcraftand author ofThe Plant  Spirit Familiar“This  book is an invaluable text that can open pathways to subjects otherwise  deemed unapproachable in a way that makes necromancy understandable to  all.”—Leilah Wendell, author ofThe Necromantic Ritual Book, Encounters  with Death,andOur Name Is Melancholy“Christian Day presents every aspect of necromancy clearly, practically,  and matter-of-factly.  From start to finish, this is a fascinating  compendium of necromantic lore, and I recommend it highly!”—Oberon  Zell-Ravenheart, headmaster of The Grey School of Wizardry and author ofGrimoire for the Apprentice Wizard“This  book is fresh, exciting, and like nothing you have ever read  before!”—Rosemary Ellen Guiley, author ofThe Encyclopedia of Ghosts and  Spirits“A  shocking, witty, and scholarly thesis offers the historian, the  sorcerer, and the curiosity seeker something to ponder and something to  remember—we do not walk alone.”—Bloody Mary, Voodoo Queen of New  Orleans, occult historian, psychopomp, and owner of Bloody Mary’s Tours“This  book delivers a call back to an often-neglected source of power,  wisdom, and guidance: necromancy and communion with the unseen side of  humanity. It is a fascinating compendium and a useful tool but  definitely a controversial challenge. Read and enjoy, but apply the  techniques with care and caution!”—Orion Foxwood, co-founder of the  House of Brigh Faery Seership Institute and author ofThe Tree of  Enchantment“Filled  with mystery and magick, The Witches' Book of the Dead is deliciously  dark, edgy, thought provoking, and beautifully crafted.”—Ellen Dugan,  author ofPractical Protection Magick“Christian  Day is an amazing resource when it comes to magic and Witchy legend and  lore. Day breaks down Witchcraft history, humanizes the folks who have  always stood casting and conjuring at the outskirts of society, and then  celebrates them like one would cheer a rock star. A great book and  mystical look into connecting with the other side and transforming the  universe around us.”—Jeff Belanger, founder of Ghostvillage.com, author  ofThe World's Most Haunted Places, and host of30 Odd Minutes“Christian writes with wisdom and authority, and makes the reader feel  safe and secure, knowing they are being lead through advanced ritual  practices by someone who knows his stuff A-Z.”—Edain McCoy, author ofAdvanced Witchcraft: Go Deeper, Reach Further, Fly Higher“Without  a doubt this is the most useful and unambiguous book available to the  modern practitioner.” —Peter Paddon, author ofThe Book of the Veil,  Through the Veil,  andA Grimoire for Modern Cunningfolk“You  may not agree with all that Day proposes—and you get the sense he’d  probably welcome a good intellectual brawl—but you can’t deny that this  passionate, personal take on the meaning and practice of magic is  thoughtful, bravely-drawn, and fascinating.”—Lesley Bannatyne, author ofHalloween Nation: Behind the Scenes of America's Fright Night“Christian  Day has outdone himself with this rare, beautifully written, brilliant  work. If you are tired of reading regurgitated, watered-down 101 books  or have found yourself in a place where you wish to delve deeper into  the core of the occult, then this is a must read.”—Starrfire Price,  founder and webmistress, PaganSpace.net“If  you're one of those of the living who subscribes to the notion that  magick is exclusively about love, light, and life, and death is a  subject to be avoided, put this book down. It is neither for the faint  of heart, weak of mind or the fear enslaved soul.”—Mulysa Mayhem,  priestess of Hekate, Magickal Tattoo Artist, and Owner of Good Mojo  Tattoos, Beverly, MA“The  Witches' Book of the Dead offers contemplative, genuine methods, while  written in a gratifying narrative style. Read it for the information  other manuscripts have lacked.”—Sabrina The Ink Witch, artist and  founder ofwww.theinkwitch.com“From  Altars to Yew wands, no (grave) stone was left unturned in this well  researched and beautifully written compendium of necromancy.”—Marla  Brooks, author ofWorkplace Spells, Animal SpellsandMagick, and host  ofStirring the Cauldron Radio“A  rare gem on the proverbial bookshelf of any working Witch!”—Rev.  Jonathan Sousa,Southern Italian Traditionalistand author ofWitchHeart: Essays in Traditional Craft Philosophy“The  Witches' Book of the Dead is without a doubt one of the most in depth  works on darker magic I have ever had the pleasure to read.”—Corvis  Nocturnum, author ofCemetery Gates: Death and Mourning through the Ages“Destined to be a classic in occult literature.” —Denise Alvarado, author ofThe Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook