Coming February 2025 from Llewelyn Publications

Slow Magic: Cultivate Lasting Transformation through Spellwork and Self-Growth

Long-term magic offers profound wisdom and transformation, and a framework to keep us engaged in our lives for the full span. We nurture the ground for our future selves while we are engaged in the tasks of today. We create communities and works with the hope they will benefit future generations. We continue the magical work of our ancestors who left us wisdom, practices, and tools for staying connected to the spiral of unfolding time.

Anthony Rella, “Introduction”

I am excited to announce the publication of this book for readers interested in manifestation and magical practice with insight from the field of psychology.

This book is the culmination of two decades of spiritual practice and learning as a therapist, and my hope is that it will support readers in developing the vision and resolve to do the long-term work that is so needed for our personal thriving and connection to the soul of the world that enfolds us all.

Here, you will find personal stories, poetry, prayers, folk tales, theory, and practical exercises to support you in reflecting upon your own parts of self, your goals, and your relationship to the paradoxes of living in this world in which we are simultaneously powerful and powerless, supported beyond our belief and required to exert effort, free of will and bound to fate, individual and embedded in a web of relationship and connection.

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Advance Praise

“Drawing from modern psychology and ancient spirituality, Slow Magic is a vital antidote to a culture obsessed with quick fixes. Anthony Rella offers creative spells and rituals, solid magical theory, and heart-wise meditations on what it means to journey toward your deepest, fullest self. The witchery in this book is subtle, but it charts a path toward a lifetime of healing.”

—AsaWest, author of Witch Blood Rising and The Witch’s Kin

“In a world full of instant gratification and fast-food spirituality, Slow Magic is a must-have intelligent guide that goes beyond simple spellwork, highlighting the importance of patience, context, and interconnectedness of living magickally. Tony’s captivating storytelling and practical wisdom provide a transformative approach to magick, urging readers to embrace their own power and live with purpose. With a wealth of experience in the Feri tradition, Tony strikes a perfect balance between personal insights and universal principles, equipping readers with practical tools for transforming their lives through continual unfoldment of magickal development. What makes Slow Magic truly special is its focus on the connections between people, communities, and the environment. This book inspires and empowers you to embrace life’s beautiful complexities. It’s perfect for anyone wanting to explore the magickal universe on a deeper level and strengthen their sense of connection. Dive into Slow Magic and get ready to be inspired and empowered!”

—Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch, Mastering Magick, and The Psychic Art of Tarot

“With so many introductory books in print, a common question among readers of magical works is ‘where can I go from here?’ Slow Magic by Anthony Rella wonderfully answers this question. Packed with insight and expertise from Anthony’s many years as a witch and therapist, alongside potent exercises and opportunities for reflection and growth, this book is an invaluable addition to the library of any magical practitioner who wants to deepen their practice and create powerful, beneficial change in their life.”

—Durgadas Allon Duriel, author of Worthy As You Are and The Little Work: Magic to Transform Your Everyday Life

“Sometimes what we desire comes from a fanciful whim that does not serve our spirit. While many magical books show us how to perform quick and easy magic, Anthony Rella’s Slow Magic shows us how to take a moment to express the deeper power within our heart. Rella shows us how mindfulness and being deliberate in our spirituality helps us manifest magic that connects us with the universe and each other for a fulfilling, magical life.”

—Chris Allaun, author of Whispers from the Coven

“There are two kinds of magic that can be worked in the world. That which is first desired has as its aim a fast resolution to the desired outcome; this is much like flooding a garden after a drought. The plants will drink their fill, and some of them even may thrive. A master gardener may choose to introduce a trickle of water, over a long period of time, in order to make the entire garden healthier and ensure an abundant yield for a long while. The latter is akin to slow magic. It requires patience, and perspective, and vision to take the slower path, but the reader who picks up this book and works through it will come to understand its vast power. Of that, I have no doubt.”

—Terence P. Ward, author of Empty Cauldrons

“Slow Magic is a stellar and serious work. It is elegant in its simplicity and grounded in its complexity…Anthony Rella opens us to a profoundly beautiful and workable web of themes, processes, stories, and questions that ennoble the spirit and embolden the heart. Slow Magic is a blessing in the form of a book that I hope provokes, invites, and delights readers for years to come, into the deep and rich magic that spirals through time and space.”

—Fio Gede Parma, author of The Witch Belongs to the World and Ecstatic Witchcraft

Contact

For writing or publication-related queries, please contact me at writing@anthonyrella.com.