From the beloved author of Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells comes a powerful deck of thirty-six cards for magical protection. The world may be filled with dangers, but it is also filled with ancient and powerful forces that serve as antidotes and protective devices. These magical forces include crystals, herbs, amulets, sacred beings, and even colors and numbers. Magic spells enable us to harness these forces for our own benefit. Let these cards guide you toward safety, security, and embracing your own personal power. For successful spellcasting, as you cast your spells, visualize their success. Imagine yourself strong, happy, and safe, your goals realized. For those new to the art of spellcasting, further information can be found in Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting, also by Judika Illes. Protection Spells: 36 Cards for Magical Self-Defense is the perfect deck to tuck in a purse or pocket and makes a great gift. About the Creator Judika Illes is the bestselling author of numerous books devoted to spells, spirits, and witchcraft, including the Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells and Encyclopedia of Spirits, as well as Pure Magic, Daily Magic, Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints, and Sages, and Witches: A Compendium. A lifelong student, lover, and practitioner of the magical arts, Judika is also the creator of two oracle decks, Magic Spells Oracle and Protection Spells. The editor and curator of two books of mystical fiction, The Weiser Book of the Fantastic and Forgotten and The Weiser Book of Occult Detectives, Judika was among the contributing authors to Taschen’s Witchcraft, part of The Library of Esoterica series. She has been a professional tarot card reader for over three decades and is a certified aromatherapist. A native New Yorker, Judika teaches in the US and internationally, live and virtually
