Magic is natural. Harm none-not even yourself-through its use. Magic requires effeort, you will receive what you put into it. Magic is not usually instantaneaous, spells require time to be effective. Magic should not be performed for pay. Magic should never be used in jest or to inflate your ego. Magic can be worked for your own gain, but only if it harms none. Magic is a divine art. Magic can be used for defense but should never be used for attack. Magic is knowledge-not only of its way and laws, but also of its effectiveness. Do not believe that magic works-know it! Magic is love, all magic should be performed out of love, the moment anger or hatred tinges your magic you have crossed the border into a dangerous world, one that will ultimately consume you.
~Scott Cunningham~
Non-Muggle Books
Celebrate the simple pleasures and great magickal power of teas and herbal brews.
A Tea Witch's Grimoire offers recipes for magickal botanical brews of all sorts: teas, elixirs, potions, and decoctions, accompanied by spells and rituals to put these brews into action. Whether you're looking for prosperity, protection, mental clarity, love, or beauty, this illustrated grimoire has a carefully crafted tea spell and ritual for you. Author Susana Harlow learned tea witchcraft as a young girl at her grandmother's side. A Tea Witch's Grimoire now presents the recipes and magickal tea lore she learned and perfected over the years. In this cornucopia of recipes, spells, and rituals, you'll find teas for all sorts of purposes and occasions:
Also included is an information-packed section listing botanical ingredients and their substitutions, and correspondences for working with specific energetic qualities and personal goals. A must-have for every witch's kitchen.
--Mhara Starling, author of Welsh Witchcraft: A Guide to the Spirits, Lore, and Magic of Wales At the root of most spiritual traditions is the aspiration to realize one's birthright: an intimate connection with the Land and the spiritual energies that inhabit it. This connection with the Land and its spirits is perhaps nowhere more powerfully felt than in the various traditions of Paganism and witchcraft. But the conditions of modern society strain that relationship, leaving us feeling separated from our craft and unable to feel that deep and vital connection. Discover a path to fully embrace a world filled with spirits, communion with the Land, and a greater sense of belonging in the world--a worldview known as animism. Explore animism in a hands-on way that teaches through firsthand direct experiences. Through embodied exercises based in wholeness, you'll learn to see the world more fully for what it is and to better understand your place in it.
Alive with Spirits provides you with a firm foundation from which to transform your witchcraft practice, rooting it into the Land and in strong, respectful relationships with the spirits around you.
Escape the Cult, Explore the Craft: A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery
Join Moss Matthey as he recounts his uplifting transition from the confines of a fundamentalist Christian cult to an empowering Pagan coven. Weaving his lived experiences with a gentle introduction to Witchcraft, Moss explores what differentiates Paganism from cults and high-control religions, inviting you to shed oppressive spiritual experiences and find support.
Through his story of self-searching and religious liberation, Moss teaches that spiritual pursuits should be freeing and presents Paganism as one such path. He invites you to dip your toe in the waters of Witchcraft with a sampling of exercises and journal prompts inspired by Welsh and German traditions. A celebration of culture, authenticity, and spiritual recovery, this book will inspire you to question restrictive ideologies and develop a healthy practice of your own.
Includes a foreword by Mhara Starling, author of Welsh Witchcraft
This Witch's devotional is a collection of nature-inspired prayers, mythic incantations, stories, and pagan poetry that can be enjoyed slowly or all at once. It will resonate with anyone looking to soothe the wounds of modernity with eco-devotional language, spellwork, and daily spiritual nourishment. Danielle Dulsky speaks to the expanding movement of those returning to slow, simple living and cultivating an Earth-inspired, sustainable existence. Organized around thirteen archetypes and their themes, ranging from the Mountain Mage (solitude) and Bone-Witch (grievers) to the Heathen Queen (empowerment) and Shepherd (nurturing), Bones & Honey will carry you to the "third road," the unforeseen way that arises from the tension of opposites.
Whatever your hopes and dreams, learn how to successfully set your intentions, raise and direct energy, and manifest your desires with 150 simple rituals. From protection and banishment spells, to empowering incantations and folk charms for good fortune - each page offers steps to enhance a different aspect of your life, allowing you to take the practice into your own hands and connect to the magick within. Each spell is set out in simple, easy-to-follow steps, ideal for those beginning their witchcraft journey. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book includes an introduction into witchcraft, the tools you may want to include, and an extensive correspondence of herbs and crystals, as well as a simple guide to create your own unique spells and rituals.
Dive straight in to discover:
-150 different spells, recipes, and practices to create change, connect with, and call magick into your life
-Powerful rituals inspired by folk magick and contemporary witchcraft, including meditations, rune and sigil crafting, protection and banishment, and more
-Structured into sections, making it easy to find the best magical solution for every modern-world situation or problem The Book of Spells is fully illustrated in colour. The striking illustration style and special finishes make it a perfect high-end gift purchase for the wonderful witch-lover in your life!
Sweep in the Magic of the Natural World
The witch's broom is one of the most loved magical tools, but not many practitioners know how to craft their very own from scratch. Chelsea Townsend and Gypsey Elaine Teague delve into the lore, magic, and craft of broom making.
Explore step-by-step instructions on how to create six different broom styles. Learn how to use your personalized besom in spells, rituals, and magical circles. Featuring the metaphysical properties of over 40 species of wood, deity correspondences, divination methods, and sewing techniques, this book ensures your new tool will be a powerful ally in your practice.
Includes an 8-page, color insert of broom photos.
Explore Poppet Creation and the Keeping of Haunted Dolls
With extensive knowledge and first-hand experience, Patti Negri brings you into the world of haunted dolls and poppets. In addition to answering frequently asked questions, such as where haunted dolls come from and how to protect yourself from dangerous ones, Patti presents the ins and outs of poppets. Explore different kinds of poppets--classic, biodegradable, food-based, and crafty--and use a variety of spells and recipes for them. Discover how to invite a spirit into your doll, choose poppet ingredients based on your goals, host a Haunted Doll Tea Party, and much more.
As Robert the Doll's dolltender David L. Sloan attests, "this is an essential manual for anyone venturing into the world of haunted dolls."