

The present work is unique in its comprehensive treatment of the occult history connected to this ambiguous creature. Toads can be used for love charms or they can bewitch an enemy with their evil eye and even cause death." There are toad rituals to protect property and livestock and toad spells to bring sickness and calamity. At the same time both life giver and life taker. It has simultaneously been seen as mid-wife's helper and devil's familiar. "The toad has had a colorful and checkered history with its role in magic and folk-lore. The Secret Wisdom and Transforming Power of the Philosopher's Stone Toad Magic and Sorcery in Early Modern Europe The Toad in Eastern Alchemy and Occult Tradition

Introduction: The Toad as Midwife's Helper New expanded edition first standard paperback impression. The Toad in Magic, Sorcery and Mid-wifery: An occult history of the toad in symbolism, ritual, healing and folk-lore On offer here is a print copy of our book Please note: A gift copy of our Spiritual Alchemy manual will be shipped together with this book.
