North Asian Magic, by David Borji Shi
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"North Asian Magic: Spellcraft from Mongolia, Manchuria, and Siberia" by David Borji Shi will be released by YIPPIE (The Yronwode Institution for the Preservation and Popularization of Indigenous Ethnomagicology) in May, 2016. Free copies will be included in the goody-bags distributed to all attendees at the February 14 - 15, 2016 Hoodoo Heritage Festival in Forestville, California, and David will be teaching a workshop on the subject as well. After that, the book goes on sale to the general public, via Lucky Mojo, Amazon, and metaphysical shops around the country.
Here is a topic you will not want to miss -- folk magic from Mongolia, Manchuria, and Siberia, the real deal, and plenty of it in a straightforward, practical, and fascinating package for only $9.00.
CONTENTS
Dedication and Acknowledgements 4
A Definition of Siberia and North Asia 5
Historical and Cultural Background of North Asia 6
Mongolia 7
Manchuria 9
Siberia 12
Tungus Siberia 12
Mongolic Siberia 14
Turkic Siberia 15
East Asian Influences 17
Buddhist Influences 17
Slavic and Other Influences 17
General Magical Concepts and Tools of North Asia 18
The Shaman 18
The Windhorse 20
Fire 21
Water 21
Energy Manipulation 22
Plants 23
Animals 24
Personal Concerns 25
Mirrors 25
Bow and Arrow 26
Musical Instruments 26
Serjim: Spells of Scattering and Pouring 27
Divination Methods of North Asia 30
Gazing 30
Fire 30
Natural Phenomena 31
Prayer Beads 31
Bones (Shagai) 32
Coins 34
Pebbles 35
Blessings and General Luck Spells 36
Cleansing and Healing Spells 45
Protection Spells 54
Love, Sex, and Family Spells 64
Prosperity and Abundance Spells 71
Punitive, Destructive, and War Magic 82
Miscellaneous Spells 87
A Final Word 95
Bibliography 96