#witchy book

[rileyreadsabook]

The Book of Ancestors By Claire Goodchild

My Rating: ★★★☆☆

This book was okay. I didn't realize this was more of a research tool than a book geared toward ancestor magic. There are some spells and rituals in the book but they are so beginner friendly, I found them lackluster and disappointing. I didn't feel like I even needed to read a book to come up with those spells, those I did particularly like the Symbolic Graveyard Dirt, and the idea of soothing spirits with smoke rather than fumigaing them out entirely with something strong.

But the main purpose of this book is research, and it very much delivers in that front. The author gives so many tips, tools, and references to find out all you need to know about your ancestors, both in death, and in life. She also provides enjoyable and diverse lessons in history, that are presented without judgement or bias.

This book uses a lot of art, and normally I consider that to be unnecessary filler, but the images were quite enjoyable and really added to the mood of the book.

I'd definitely recommend this book for ancestor research, but you might was to go elsewhere for the magic and ritual.

[modernwitchsguidetolife]

Get ready to get your witchy on for tomorrow’s Full Moon in Scorpio, here’s some ideas of the most auspicious things to do from my Grimoire to yours 💁🏼‍♀️🌝✨📖💫★♏️

[fuckoffwastaken]

I looked at a book one of my witchy friends was reading. The book is called:

"Verity Vox and the curse of Foxfire"

I looked at a few summaries and then read the prologue. Suffice it to say the villain in this book includes all the elements of the stereotype of a malicious peddler (jew) without fully describing a "big nose" (although he does describe this character as having "big teeth and big eyes")

This character is the main villain, I know this because I skimmed through the book to find all the passages with this character in them. He is described as going by many names, but calls himself "Earl" and later, "King Earl".

Within the prologue he is referred to as "A monster". But what I really find enlightening is this section:

"Many strange visitors came from lands far beyond the horizon to make a new home in those Appalachian hills. Some had big teeth. Some had big eyes. Some called your name in the dark hoping to gobble you up.

One of those things looked like a salesman..." - the paragraph goes on to describe "Earl" and then continues that the was "ran out of town" after he did things that "didn't sit right with folks".

As far as I can tell from my looking through the book, Earl is a very powerful magical being that makes "deals" with people that go awry.

Clearly someone made sure that this book's antisemitism isn't blatant enough to get it flagged before it was published. But that doesn't mean the antisemitism is gone, its just camouflaged.

anyways, dont read it. Its bad and very clearly leaning heavily on antisemitic tropes.

[the-clumsywitch]

Witchy Ebook Wednesdays

Daily Rituals: Positive Affirmations to Attract Love, Happiness and Peace by Phoebe Gainsworthy

I can't remember if I posted this one or not but it's currently only $4.99!

If you'd like to look back at any of my past Witchy Ebook Wednesday books you can find them here.

Happy Reading! 📖

- Erika, The Clumsy Witch

[2024-grimoire-challenge]

February week 1

Energy Work

This next few weeks we are going to be dealing with rather a lot of definitions and new pages. These definitions can either all go on one page so that you have a sort of dictionary of your own within your grimoire, or you can leave the pages separate and have each definition on each separate page.

Lab notebook/ new page- Definition - what is Energy Work? How do we incorporate it into our craft? How does it work?

New page - Visualization- what is visualization? What does it actually mean and how does it work? What is its purpose and how do we do it? How do we practice getting better at it?How does it work and help us within the context of our craft?

New page- Energy Manipulation -start with the basics and work your way deeper into it. How does one sense energies? See them? Feel them? How does one begin to manipulate them? What methods are used?

Monday

Grounding - define grounding within the context of energy work. What is it? How do you do it? What forms are there? What is the purpose of grounding? How does it help us in our craft? What herbs, gems and tools are associated with grounding?

Charging - define charging within the context of energy work. What is it? How do you do it? What forms are there? What is the purpose of it? How does it help us in our craft? What herbs, gems and tools are associated with charging?

Centering - define centering within the context of energy work. What is it? How do you do it? What forms are there? What is the purpose of it? How does it help us in our craft? What herbs, gems and tools are associated with it?

Research- pick another herb off your list! Find out as much information as you can. Mundane and magical, historical too!

Tuesday

Sending, receiving - is it possible to send and receive energy? How is this done? What purposes does this serve? How do we use it in the context of our craft? What associations does it have?

Raising - Define raising energy. How does one raise energy? What is the purpose of raising energy? How do you perform it?

Channeling - Define it. What is energy channeling? How does one do it? What is the purpose? How does it work and help us in the context of our craft? What are some associations for channeling?

Wednesday

Astral work - Define astral work. What is it? How is it done? What are various methods? What is the purpose? What are some things associated with it? What is its history?

Energy fields - Define it. What are energy fields? How do you sense them? Can you manipulate them? How do you sustain them? What sustains them? What do we do with them?

Research - pick another gem or other magical item/ component/ ingredient and research as much as you can about it!

Thursday

Replenishing - How does one replenish their energy? What are the methods you use? When and or how often do you do it?

Sensing - how does one sense another person’s or another source of energy? Are there different methods? Are there tools that can help? What all things can you sense energy in?

Friday

Meditation - what is meditation? There are various philosophies and techniques. If you prescribe to one, which is it? How do you accomplish it? What is the purpose of your meditation or meditation in general? Are there tools that help you meditate?

Auras - what are auras? Define them. What do they look and feel like? How do you sense them? Can you manipulate them?

Dream Work - What is dream work? Lucid dreaming isn’t the only way to work with dreams. What methods of working with dreams are there? Do you journal your dreams? What are dreams, to you?

Phew!!

We made it. That was a lot of definitions this week! The next couple weeks will have a lot of definitions! Along with the normal prompts. Again all of this is just meant to inspire research and creative thinking as well as actually inspire creative decoration ideas and organization for our grimoires! Don’t feel obligated to do it all week by week. The challenge will stay up after the year is over so we can all look back and utilize it!

-Mod Hazel

[thiswitchwho]

Book Recommendation

Rebel Witch: Carve the Craft that's Yours Alone by Kelly-Ann Maddox

Part One

This part lays the foundation of witchcraft. It discusses the meaning of "witch" and what a witch does. She talks about what being a rebel witch is about and the challenges one may face.

Next the author gives some tips and prompts and how and when to "come out of the broom closet". She stresses the importance of questioning what we're told and how to make your practice your own.

Part Two

"Make it Happen" is the title of part two. It discusses the wheel of the year, moon phases, other personal celebrations, celebrations of people who have impacted your life (including saints and icons), mainstream holidays, and days of awareness. She also suggests ways to celebrate them.

Next she talks about non-physical beings, including fictional characters. She suggests ways to connect with these beings.

She goes into spiritual hygiene and creating a sacred space. The author provides basic spellcasting steps and gives ideas of other witchy activities. She touches a little on divination. When keeping records, she points out that it shouldn't be seen as an obligation and different means of keeping those records.

Part Three

This part is all about learning about yourself and how you see the world. She discusses a lot but the central theme is working on yourself.

[wormwoodandhoney]

some books read in 2022: the very secret society of irregular witches by sangu mandanna

An absent archaeologist, a housekeeper, a librarian, a gardener, a retired actor, and three unlikely witches. As backstories went, it was one of the weirdest Mika had ever heard.

[groovy-lady]

Yaaaaay I finally got The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to The Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More by Arin Murphy-Hiscock and The Green Witch’s Oracle Deck: Embrace the Wisdom and Insight of Natural Magic by Arin Murphy-Hiscock & illustrated by Sara Richard!!!!!