Readers’ Acclaim for Oberon Zell-Ravenheart’s Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard “GRIMOIRE FOR THE A PPRENTICE W IZARD is a landmark book. this book for everyone who is interested in growing and It’s a combination history book, motivational book, self- increasing their knowledge.” —Marina K. Payne, OR help book and magickal primer all wrapped up in one. “This is not a fictional Merlin story. The type of wiz- “This is one of the most incredible books I’ve read on ard described in this book is achievable. The concepts magick. It covers the basics accurately and completely, giv- taught are the same ones that successful people all over the ing the reader a realistic foundation to work upon. There is world have used to become captains of industry, company no idealism but hints at fantasy and imagination—traits of a presidents and good parents. That’s why I purchased cop- true Wizard. This work is perfect for anyone at any level of ies for my grandchildren. (That way they will keep their magickal study. Cheers to you, Oberon.” hands off my copy!)” —James Sawyer, FL —OakRaven, MT “The GRIMOIRE provides a set of tools designed to allow “Pure genius! If you only bought one book on Wiz- young minds the opportunity to find their own way through ardry, buy this one! If you are looking for a superb book on the labyrinth of their imagination. I highly ... highly recom- the art and science of becoming a modern day wizard, look mend this book to both new and old readers alike. It is no further. For in the book as well as the school you have refreshing to see an author who not only claims the inten- found the lost treasure. It’s a Keepsake!” tion to provide an open philosophy that still honours its —Terry Mook, PA history and practice, but who succeeds in doing so.” —Griffin, CA “I don’t think a day has gone by since that I haven’t read and studied from this amazing work. It’s not only a “The GRIMOIRE is so extensive that I highly recommend fascinating read, but for many, this book will open a door it to anyone on the Magickal Path, of any age—for it con- that previously stood closed: the door to magick and wiz- tains amazing amounts of reference material and sound ardry as ways of life. psychism. It is incredibly well illustrated with diagrams, “The GRIMOIRE is also the main text for the Grey School charts, magickal alphabets, herbal drawings, pictures and of Wizardry, an on-line school of wizardry for children and accessible depictions of some otherwise abstract concepts adults. The best news of all? A sequel to the book is in (including modern quantum physics).”—Lady Pythia, OH process!” —Susan “Moonwriter” Pesznecker, OR “This is a phenomenal book. The author has put forth a “As a member of the magickal community, I purchased fantastic compilation of knowledge for the aspiring wizard this book solely on the author’s name alone. Oberon Zell- or avid reader. The text reads easy while at the same time Ravenheart is like saying Dumbledore within Hogwarts. provides a depth of information and practicing magick can “The book was highly researched, well written, and be read over and over. I will never part with this compen- easily understandable. It is a unique way to do a book of dium of magickal knowledge.” —Gabriel Moorhouse this nature. I recommend this book to anyone and every- one. No matter what religion you are, you will find this “Author Oberon Zell-Ravenheart clearly knows his book interesting. stuff, and has a rare gift for sharing his decades of experi- “Also, as a member of The Grey School of Wizardry, ence with the friendly ease of a true Wizard who knows yes you read that right, Dumbledore—er—ah—I mean how much to reveal, and where best to direct attention for Headmaster Oberon Zell-Ravenheart creates a warm and one’s development. inviting environment for all who wish to truly begin their “This book will be devoured by the questing neophyte. path to becoming a Wizard.” —Myrddin, CT The best part is how much fun this book is. This book will be seen on both virtual and actual bookshelves, and I am “Even though the GRIMOIRE was meant for teenagers, it sure it will crop up on the pages of Gaiman, Moore, and is not written that way. The GRIMOIRE has tons of informa- yes, even at Hogwarts. I can hardly wait for the trading tion about all different aspects of Wizardry, which any age cards!!” —Raven Marquez, CA could use. Oberon Zell-Ravenheart wrote the book as if he was sitting there in front of you giving you the lessons. You “This book is jammed full of information and interesting can tell he cares about the student and knows what he is tidbits, and it is laid out masterfully with borders and tables talking about. Very few authors manage to write this way. and charts. Our kids pick it up and thumb through it all the “I highly recommend the GRIMOIRE and the Grey School. time, and I have read it cover to cover. Anyplace you open I look forward to Zell-Ravenheart’s next book. Excellent the book is something really interesting for young and old. work, Oberon Zell-Ravenheart!” —Solaris, NC Worth every penny and will be around the house for a long, long time.” —Ann, a writer, Mom, & IT Director “This book on Wizardry is a highly-prized and much needed book of mentorship, training and fun on the path of “This is a book of everything you ever wanted to know the young Wizard! This book is the product of a man and about magick but didn’t know whom to ask. Parents, buy Wizard who is on the edge of Paganism today. For anyone this book for your son or daughter. Read it along with them wishing to find their way to Hogwarts, this book is the so you’ll know as much as they do. If enough kids appren- roadmap! tice themselves to the good Grey Council, we can have “Along with this book comes the added bonus of the genuine hope for the future of the planet.” Grey School of Wizardry, where Professor Ravenheart is —Barbara Ardinger currently the Headmaster. See you at Platform 9¾!” —Oracle, FL “There really is no better book then this. It is a window into many time, places and cultures, and lets you build your “If you only bought one magick book, GRIMOIRE FOR THE own practice, with or without spirituality. I recommend APPRENTICE WIZARD would be the one!”—Lilyth Rose, CA COMPANION FOR THE A PPRENTICE WIZARD Copyright 2006 by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart COMPANION FOR THE A PPRENTICE WIZARD EDITED BY ALLY PELTIER AND ABBY WILLOWROOT TYPESET AND FORMATTED BY OBERON ZELL-RAVENHEART COVER ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN: JEAN WILLIAM NAUMANN Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Zell-Ravenheart, Oberon, 1942- Companion for the apprentice wizard / by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 1-56414-835-1 (pbk.) 1. Magic. 2. Wizards. I. Title. BF1611.Z44 2006 133.43’3—dc22 2005057654 Companion for the Apprentice Wizard Oberon Zell-Ravenheart and the Faculty of the Grey School of Wizardry NEW PAGE BOOKS A division of The Career Press, Inc. Franklin Lakes, NJ iv Companion for the Apprentice Wizard Foreword: The Companion and the Grey School By Jesse Wolf Hardin, The Grey Council of Wizards My dear friend Oberon Zell-Ravenheart is the Arch Believe it. You are gifted with the mental, spiritual, Wizard, the leading living elder of a noble magickal physical, and extrasensory potential you need to fulfill tradition dating back long before the likes of Merlin, your deepest purpose, and to accomplish the back to those primitive medicine men and women who miraculous. The term “mysteries” derives from the were the first to enlist power, the first to thirst for the Greek “musterion,” a word that meant not the unknown taste of the unknown. But ours has always been a so much as “that which is known only by certain “profession” with few written records, with the initiates and adepts.” As a student of these writings knowledge of the ages passed on mostly orally from a you can count yourself among the select, the intimates master to his or her apprentice. With the publication of mysteries and unravelers of secrets…keepers not of his Grimoire For The Apprentice Wizard, we were so much of faith as an insatiable curiosity, the endless provided with the first credible, contemporary urge to discover. handbook of wizardry, and the beliefs and practices These days I host a number of students and that form its very foundation. In this Companion apprentices of all ages here at our wilderness volume, you have the second in a continuing series of sanctuary, an ancient ceremonial center and true place supplemental texts provide exercises and assignments of power. But bear in mind that all of our teachings, to increase your understanding, awareness, and all my five published books including Gaia Eros responsibility, power, and personal magickal abilities. (New Page, 2004), are the product of forty-some years You’ll find herein hands-on practices, delightful of devoted exploration and disciplined study. This challenges, and yet moretools for changing our selves lifetime of training began when I was a young solitaire, and our realities. In these pages are diagrams for finding that my hyper-awareness and spooky intuition fascinating magickal objects and ritual items that you had put me on a lonely trail.