Summary of “Brida”

(Summer and Autumn - Winter and Spring)


Brida, by Paulo Coelho is about a 21 year-old witch, longing to learn magic. She goes to a man called the Magus, who is unwilling to reveal the fact that she is his Soulmate. She asks him to teach her magic but he leaves he89r in the dark night. Next morning, still mad, she goes to a book shop and hears about Wicca, a known witch. Brida goes to the witch, and after being accepted as an apprentice, begins to learn magic. She learns the Tradition of the Moon, the Traditions of the Sun, and other important concepts of magic. Brida tries reading the cards, given by Wicca, which can show visions. Wicca shows Brida her past life in which she was married to a soldier, her Soulmate. She goes back to the Magus and asks him how to find her Soulmate. He reluctantly tells her that she needs to understand that she is no different than others. Then, when she meets her Soulmate, she would see a tinkle in his eyes and a light over his left shoulder. Brida leaves to find her Soulmate, not realizing that she just left him behind.
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