INTRODUCTION

Many people raise their eyebrows when the Left Hand Path is mentioned. People often associate it with devil worship, curses, and evil. While Hollywood and the media have given it this dark glamour, this is simply not true. In fact, you can use these both paths for more effective magical working and better balance in your life.

For many witches and pagans coming from a right hand path philosophy, these ideas may sound different from what you have been taught. You may even wonder if learning about the left hand path could be dangerous. I can assure you that knowledge is not dangerous. In fact, as pagans, you know that knowledge is power. After reading the following information, whether you choose to further study the left hand path or even use it in your magical work is totally up to you. Those coming from the left hand path and reading about the right hand path often bring myths and preconceived notions as well. Try to keep an open mind as you may learn things that you will want to incorporate into your own philosophy.