Gypsy Magic: A Romany Book of Spells, Charms, and Fortunetelling

by Patrinella Cooper

"Gypsies are justly famed for their psychic powers and the ability to curse or bring good luck to those that cross their path." A sparkling compilation of secrets passed down from one generation to the next, Gypsy Magic offers readers simple techniques for harnessing "zee energy" to bring about good luck, health, wealth, happiness, and love. Author Patrinella Cooper draws upon her Romany heritage and tells readers "how the Gypsy tradition helped me to develop my own power, which in turn enables me to help other people, through magic and fortunetelling." Perfect for anyone interested in the interplay between nature and divination, this introduction to the gypsy traditions shows how to unlock the power of palmistry, tarot, dreams, tea leaves, and, of course, crystal balls. In addition to sharing timetested natural remedies and healing herbs, Cooper shares her traveler's insight into reading nature's signs and omens, from stars and seasons to birds and plants. Gypsy Magic also reveals how to attract good luck with charms, protect against curses, harness the power of the planets, and weave simple spells.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578632617
• ISBN13: 9781578632619
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Weiser Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

informative

This book was very informative, and let me know where alot of my Grandmother's and Mom's little sayings came from. Also, there is alot of information on natural remedies! I am very happy with the book, unexpectedly so!

Romany Book of Spells,Charms,and fortune-telling reviewer's

Wake up,obviously some of your out there (wanna-be-gypsy-informer)have lost the whole point of what this book is about. #1 written by a real Gypsy...#2 written about things gypsies do...#3 and above all do you really think we would give you out there such power?NOT Now...for the person who CLAIMS to be a gypsy girl....GYPSIES do not rat each other out,let alone rip Gaja'a off by selling them our secret's or whatever you thought a paper-back could do about spell's and such,so do witchcraft paper-back's mean they are cheating the public?probably so!well maybe they are gypsy-witches. However,I shop at Walmart,Alco,JC Penneys,etc...and honey..I get ripped off each and everytime I walk thru them door's...guess they are gypsies too huh? WOW...everyone is GYPSIES and ripping off them silly Gaja's! Since you are so proud to announce your so-called bloodline...please stop smudging your heritage and family history,start showing respect to YOUR people as well as mine! Shame on you and I pray your parent's and grandparents never discover your crappy view of them and thier geneology!

so so

I bought this book on a whim. I had a gift certificate to use at Barnes and Noble so I picked it up. I have to say the information contained within is very vague and basic at best. There really is no history or explaination aside from a few words at the start of each chapter. What i did like about this book were the chapters on Gypsy Divination, Reading tea leaves, reading palms, and the tarot cards. If your interested in those subjects then this book might be worth checking out. All things considered, i think the $16.95 price tag is a bit high for what you get, I would reccomend buying this one used.

Basic but good

It is nice to see a book written by a Romani on the shelves. This book is not very detailed but it seems acurate. I do reccomend it along with Lelands historical text, together the 2 make a good combo