Cryptic crossword clue
Source of magic forbidding passion, restricting love 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GRIMOIRE

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The straight part
We know that "Source of magic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case source of magic = grimoire.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GRIMOIRE mean?

GRIMOIRE noun
  1. A book of instructions in the use of alchemy or magic, especially one containing spells for summoning demons.

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