A nocturnal witch is a practitioner of witchcraft who primarily works with and harnesses the energy of the night. This type of witch is deeply connected to the darkness and finds power and inspiration in the quiet and stillness that comes with the absence of daylight. The nocturnal witch often chooses to work during the nighttime hours, finding that the energy of this time suits their practice and enables them to tap into their magic more effectively. They may perform rituals, spellwork, or connect with their spirit guides and deities during the night, feeling a sense of heightened connection and flow with the unseen forces that are present. Because they work primarily at night, a nocturnal witch may have a deep understanding of the moon and its phases. They may use the energy of the moon to guide their spellwork and rituals, aligning their intentions with the different phases of the lunar cycle.

NOCTURNAL WITCHCRAFT: Magick After Dark

"When the essence of the shadows and darkness empowers you, yet you don't feel evil, you are good-dark," writes Konstantinos ( Vampires ; Summoning Spirits ), as he calls believers to the practice of Nocturnal Witchcraft. Konstantinos writes for people primarily within the Wiccan tradition who feel at home with the night and lunar energies. He reiterates throughout this manual, however, that to draw one's strength from the energies of the night is not at all the same as intending to do dark deeds. In fact, this guidebook might be regarded as a fundamental Wiccan primer save for the fact that Konstantinos turns to night-based rituals and primarily, but not exclusively, to the pagan pantheons of Egypt, Greece and Sumeria to harness good human desires to the yoke of such deities as Hypnos (Night Personified), Pasht (Dark Moon), Nanna (Full Moon), Kali (Protection), Persephone (Descent and Rebirth) and Annubis (Underworld and Death). His ceremonial instructions are clearly described, but the book's chief flaw is that readers must recognize themselves as "good-dark." They are imprecisely beckoned with not much more to go on than "Do you dress in black? Favor silver jewelry? Does being surrounded by the shadows, by the essence of the night, appeal to you?" For those readers self-identified with the night—whatever that means—his text may offer just the words they have been waiting for; others will find it as obscure as its subject matter. (Feb.)

Reviewed on: 01/28/2002

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Nocturnal Witch

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Nocturnal Witchcraft: Magick After Dark

The Powers of Night
Nocturnal Energies differ from those of Daylight and Witches have long known how to take advantage of Lunar Powers and the spiritual entities that prefer the darkness for particular magical operations. This innovative book explores special techniques for working with the Night Powers and the subtle effects of dark symbols You will learn to find your Inner Quiet, Read Minds through the Ether, Dream for Change, Create and Use Thought Forms, Alter Reality through simple Spells and Rites, and use the powers of Magnetism and Suggestion. And you will Explore the Mysteries of Death and to Speak with the Dead. The Dark balances the Light. Do not fear it but equally embrace it.

Genres WitchcraftNonfictionOccultWiccaPaganismMagickMagic

240 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2002

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Konstantinos

Konstantinos Rowley, born in 1972, has been a paranormal researcher for over fifteen years, is the author of six books published by Llewellyn and has a bachelors degree in English and technical writing. A recognized expert, he has consulted for and been a guest on various shows and documentaries on MTV, the SciFi Channel, NBC, History, Discovery Channel, and other networks. A former Physics major, Konstantinos been working on explaining the paranormal using modern scientific discoveries, especially in the realm of Quantum Mechanics.

Some of his research has inspired TV, film, and novels, fleshing out scenes in the film “Black Roses” and the novel “Dead Souls.” He has also appeared in the bestselling videogame "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City." He was lead vocalist of the now defunct band, Bell, Book & Candle, which appeared on three Cleopatra Records compilations: Goth Box, 100 Tears: Tribute to the Cure, and Vampire Themes. It is unclear how soon he will be able to devote time to a musical solo project.

They may use the energy of the moon to guide their spellwork and rituals, aligning their intentions with the different phases of the lunar cycle. For example, they may perform spells for manifestation during the waxing moon, and spells for release during the waning moon. The nocturnal witch often has a deep connection to the natural world, particularly the creatures that emerge at night.

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Nocturnal witchcraft is geared towards people who have a connection to the nighttime energies that are present after everyone goes to sleep. This is in no sense a book on black magic. People can fall into one of four categories and they can change within their lifetime. The first type of people are those who are light good. These are usually people like Jesus or Buddha. Ones who desire to serve humanity with selfless motivation. The second type of people are light evil. These are people who maybe pious on the surface yet cheat in their business dealings. They maybe televangelist who preach the word of good yet use all the charity they collect to buy themselves expensive cars etc. Next is dark evil, these people are just criminals. Last there are those who are dark good and this book is geared towards them. These people tend to be undercover and are usually adepts. They like to wear black and silver and generally gravitate towards the moon. These people are usually active at night. They can be detective or people who work at night.

The book goes through a variety technique that range from doing magic at night, mind reading,skrying, contacting the underworld and casting spells using nocturnal techniques. I myself am not much into scrying but I do like the mental exercises he explains as well as the spell casting.

He warns anyone who seeks to use magic for evil purposes. It is bad karma and you will feel the results. Like many neo pagans who goes on to say that all the Gods are
a reflections of the ultimate source. A deity is like a stream that connects to the source. Our ultimate aim is to reconnect to the source. It takes many lifetimes to perfect our souls but that is what life and magick are all about. We choose what life we will live and what lessons we need to learn before we are even born. We dies but are later reborn until we have perfected our selves in order to be reunited with the source.

Anubis and other deities identified as death are meant to help us when we die. They take out the anxiety and explain to us what is going on. When people die they experience two deaths. First is the death of the body and then a few days later the astral body dies. After the astral body dies the souls can go to two places. One place is the lower realm where troubled souls work out their karma before moving on. Summerland is where the untroubled souls go. Sort of like a paradise.

Overall great book. He discusses the days of power and explains how to celebrate them at night. He also describes how to set up a nocturnal altar. It does not require many tools. The altar is where you rest your tools. First you will need a black handled Athame. black is good because it absorbs all the different colors and energy. When performing at night it is wise to have a black ritual outfit that is used strictly for doing magick at night. The night time magician also need a nocturnal portal for this you use a magick mirror which is glass with one side painted black andd these are available at new age shops. On each side of your nocturnal portal you can place a black taper candle. Silver ones can be used to full moon celebrations. A censer for incense should be placed in front of your portal. Pictures of you God and Goddess can go behind the censer on the right and left side.

Next for your rituals are temporary tools. These are incense sticks (sandalwood,or lavender), a red candle, glass of water and sea salt. The book is loaded with techniques and is simpler then other ritual set up I have encountered. I advise that you read the book and take out what is use full.

They may have a special affinity for nocturnal animals, such as bats, owls, or cats, seeing them as symbolic representations of their own power and connection to the unseen. They may incorporate these animals into their magical practice, using their imagery or attributes in spellwork. Just as the night can be associated with mystery and transformation, the nocturnal witch may also have a deep understanding of shadow work. They are not afraid to explore the darker aspects of themselves and the world around them, embracing the powerful lessons and growth that can come from facing and integrating their shadow side. They may use rituals and practices to delve into their subconscious and uncover hidden truths or heal past wounds. The nocturnal witch is not necessarily limited to working exclusively in the dark, as they may also appreciate and find magic in the beauty of the daytime. However, their practice is often centered around the night and the unique energies that it holds. They find solace and empowerment in the stillness and silence of the night, and use this time to connect with their magic, intuition, and inner self..

Reviews for "Embracing Moon Phases: Utilizing Lunar Energies as a Nocturnal Witch"

1. John - 2 stars - I found "Nocturnal Witch" to be quite disappointing. The plot seemed to drag on and lacked any real excitement. The characters were underdeveloped, leaving me feeling disconnected from their struggles. Additionally, the writing style was dull and repetitive, making it hard for me to stay engaged. Overall, I was hoping for a thrilling and captivating read, but unfortunately, "Nocturnal Witch" fell short of my expectations.

2. Sarah - 1 star - I couldn't get through "Nocturnal Witch." The story was slow and uneventful, and the characters felt flat and uninteresting. I found myself constantly losing interest and struggling to stay engaged with the narrative. The lack of engaging dialogue and action made the reading experience quite tedious. I had high hopes for this book, but it turned out to be a major disappointment for me.

3. Emily - 2 stars - "Nocturnal Witch" failed to capture my interest. The pacing was sluggish, and the world-building was weak. I felt like the author didn't put enough effort into developing the magical elements and explaining their significance. The main character's journey felt bland and lacked depth. Overall, I found "Nocturnal Witch" to be a forgettable and unremarkable read.

4. Mark - 2 stars - I was expecting more from "Nocturnal Witch." The story lacked a compelling plot and failed to maintain my interest. The writing style was lackluster, and the characters felt one-dimensional. I found myself struggling to connect with the protagonist and the events happening in the book. Unfortunately, "Nocturnal Witch" failed to meet my expectations and left a lot to be desired.

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