White Magic is a practice that involves using supernatural forces and energies for positive purposes. It is commonly associated with healing, purification, and protection. Many people who practice White Magic believe in the power of intention and the use of rituals or spells to manifest desired outcomes. Elissa Washura is a well-known practitioner and teacher of White Magic. She has written several books on the subject and has a large following of students and disciples. Washura emphasizes the importance of using magic for the greater good and for personal growth.
"Are you wondering what I'm trying to do here? Do you think I made an error? Did you flip back to the previous epigraphs? Do you worry you're missing my meaning? Do you like my epigraphs? Have you ever been to church? Have you ever cast a spell? How do you feel about being asked a question? A rhetorical question? A hypothetical question? An intrusive question? Have you ever played devil's advocate? If you don't like my epigraphs, let me play devil's advocate: What if you don't actually know what an epigraph is for? Or, at least, not here, where I am the center."
Washuta is always in control and uses borrowed narratives, folklore, legends, myths, and occasional help not only from books but also from Google and Wikipedia to infuse every essay in White Magic with information that shows she s not afraid to explore what lies beyond any of the doors that open in her mind. The first is a critique of cheap, modern facsimiles of Native spiritual tools and occult practices that can be bought online in plastic, often kitschy, kits.
Washura emphasizes the importance of using magic for the greater good and for personal growth. She teaches her students to work with the natural elements, such as fire, earth, air, and water, to harness their energy and create positive change. One of the main principles of White Magic, as taught by Washura, is the belief in the interconnectedness of all living beings and the environment.
White Magic Quotes
“Sometimes I think I'm near the end of my energy for living. I plot to travel to another world because this one seems too decimated by the white men who wanted money and skin, too dangerous to navigate because of the sentinels still roaming, raping, and gouging out the earth to maintain power.”
― Elissa Washuta, White Magic
“Maybe wanting to be special is an American condition, the swamp of entitlement from which the American dream is supposed to be able to grow.”
― Elissa Washuta, White Magic
“A place can't be so wild and so densely built, so desolate and so populous. Living in contradictions, we learn to want the strange and nonsensical. We covet and hoard rare things--rare bogs, rare rocks, rare lakes.”
― Elissa Washuta, White Magic
“A witch needs only the right look, the right stuff, the right feelings. I look at the part: like a Hollywood witch, dark-haired and pale-skinned (because of my European ancestry). And I'm into the Instagram-witch lifestyle: black dresses, lavender baths, affirmations about being worthy of things. But I don't like calling myself a witch. I don't want to be seen as following a fad, and I don't want the white witches I resemble to take my presence in their spaces as permission for theft. Really, I just want a version of the occult that isn't built on plunder, but I suspect that if we could excise the stolen pieces, there would be nothing left.”
― Elissa Washuta, White Magic
“If I'm going to die, I want to fight. I've been fighting the colonizer's whispers that I am not wanted here, not worthy of protection, nothing but a body to be pummeled and played with and threatened into submission. I have not died yet. My whole body is a fire, lit back when the world was complete, never extinguished by anybody.”
― Elissa Washuta, White Magic
“I wanted this narrative -- this one, this story, this riddle, this experiment, this trick, this device -- to teach me to love right, but all I know is that I'm not sure I can love a man who wouldn't let me die. And maybe that means I can't love a man if I want to live.”
― Elissa Washuta, White Magic
“What do David Lynch & your ex have in common? Neither of them owe you closure.”
― Elissa Washuta, White Magic
“You've made it clear you're on a quest for freedom, but limits will save your life”
― Elissa Washuta, White Magic
“A place can't be so wild and so densely built, so desolate and so populous. Living in contradictions, we learn to want the strange and nonsensical. We covet and hoard rare things--rare bogs, rare rocks, rare lakes.”
― Elissa Washuta, White Magic
She encourages her students to develop a deep connection with nature and to respect and honor its rhythms and cycles. Through this connection, practitioners can tap into the natural energies and align themselves with the greater flow of the universe. In her teachings, Washura emphasizes the importance of ethics and personal responsibility in practicing White Magic. She advises her students to always consider the impact of their actions and intentions on themselves, others, and the world around them. She encourages them to use their magic to heal, uplift, and empower others, rather than manipulate or harm. White Magic, as taught by Elissa Washura, is not about gaining power or control over others, but about recognizing and cultivating the power within oneself. It is a practice of personal transformation and spiritual awakening. Through the use of rituals, spells, and meditation, practitioners can access their inner wisdom and intuition, and tap into the divine energies that surround them. In conclusion, White Magic is a practice that seeks to bring about positive change and healing through the use of supernatural forces and energies. Elissa Washura is a respected teacher and practitioner of White Magic, who emphasizes ethics, personal responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Her teachings focus on personal transformation and awakening, and encourage practitioners to harness their own inner power for the greater good..
Reviews for "The Art of Casting Spells with Elissa Washura's White Magic"
1. Sarah - 1 star
I was extremely disappointed with "White magic elissa washura." The storyline was confusing and the characters were poorly developed. The magic aspect of the book was not well explained and it felt like the author just threw it in as an afterthought. The writing style was also quite choppy and hard to follow. Overall, I found it to be a tedious and unenjoyable read.
2. Michael - 2 stars
I had high hopes for "White magic elissa washura" but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The plot lacked originality and felt cliché, with predictable twists and turns. The characters were also one-dimensional and lacked depth. Additionally, the pacing of the story was slow, making it difficult to stay engaged. While the concept of white magic was intriguing, it was not explored fully and left me wanting more. Overall, I was disappointed with this book.
3. Emily - 1 star
I found "White magic elissa washura" to be a complete waste of time. The writing was incredibly amateurish, with grammatical errors and awkward sentence structures. The dialogue was forced and unrealistic, making it difficult to connect with the characters. The plot was weak and lacked any sort of depth or excitement. Additionally, the book seemed to drag on unnecessarily, with pointless scenes that added nothing to the story. Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone.