#deborah blake

[motherwytch]

Another very basic, very Wicca based, beginner's book. At least this one I finished, though I mostly think that's due to my listening to the audiobook, and I found Rebecca Mitchell's voice very soothing.

I didn't personally gain anything new from this one, but I do think it's a decent book for anyone who is just starting out or looking for some ideas for less formal spellwork.

[albaillustration]

Author Deborah Blake and I are excited to present the first card finished for the Witch's Familiar Oracle deck we are creating for Llewellyn Worldwide, a companion to our Everyday Witch Tarot and Oracle decks coming August 2024. This is the Raven!

All of the paintings are 6.75 x 9.75 inches, created with ink, watercolor, and acryla gouache.

Patrons at www. patreon. com/ elisabethalba have been getting lots of sneak peeks of the art. (Link in bio!)

[hydrangeacottage]

everyday witch oracle

[pathofcoffee]

Feeling kind itchy to read something a little witchy 🔮 The Goddess is in the Details by Deborah Blake

[witchysagittarius]

Pulled this evening for myself. The six of wands.

[witchbookshelf]

Everyday Witchcraft: Making Time for Spirit in a Too-Busy World

Author: Deborah Blake - 240 pages - Read by: Rebecca Mitchell - 6 hrs 44 mins - audible / amazon / barnes & noble

This one was an audible purchase for me. Going into it, I wanted to like this book so much but it was just not meant to be. I listened to an hour of it and I remember thinking “if she says the words God and Goddess one more time…” (soft laugh) and then shortly after that I stopped it and returned the book. 

Now to be fair, the description for the book includes the sentence “Make your home into a magickal place, work with the God and Goddess on a regular basis, and discover the magickal power of animals.” So I should have known that it would feature Wiccan beliefs, however, in my defense there are actually quite a few books that boldly state Wicca in the title and yet the book is written so as to be accessible to witches of any religious (or non-religious) path.

This was not one of those books. So I am really counting on other people replying to this post to give their thoughts because I did not even finish this book! Let me be clear- I’m not saying this is a bad book. That being said, I know there are a lot of witches out there that struggle in looking for non-Wiccan books because they generally dominate the witchcraft book market. So to those witches I would say, you may want to sit this one out. Maybe others have a different opinion and didn’t find the God and Goddess talk too overt, but I did, and to be on the safe side that is my opinion on this one.

If you are Wiccan, you might love it! And I would encourage you to reblog or reply with your thoughts so that other young Wiccans who might see this post will be informed on whether or not this is a book they should invest money in.

[pagansquare]

New Beginnings Spell for a New Year

As we all take our first steps into a new year, I thought I'd share this spell with you for new beginnings (from my Everyday Witchcraft A-Z Spellbook). May your path lead you only to wonderful things! Happy New Year to you all.

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[witchyfashion]

Witchcraft on a Shoestring: Practicing the Craft Without Breaking Your Budget

Practicing Witchcraft doesn't have to cost an arm, a leg, and a broomstick!

From homemade tools to frugal feasts to thrifty home decoration, Deborah Blake offers economical tips and suggestions for stretching your dollar while enriching your practice. She gives clear, simple instructions for making your own magickal oils, runes, tarot cards, candles, jewelry, charms, and wands, all using inexpensive materials. Choose from over fifty ways to practice Witchcraft that cost little or no money, and try more than forty recipes for tasty sabbat dishes that cost ten dollars or less.

With a sprinkling of imagination and a touch of magick, you can add to your inner wealth of spirituality. After all, the best parts of being a Witch are always free. 

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