The Spell Book for New Witches: Essential Spells to Change Your Life

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The spells in this book include candle spells, crystal spellcasting, amulet magic, plant magic, edible spells (our favorite!), and more. There are even spells that can be used for the seasons and sabbats like an Ombolc Creativity Spell and a spell for blessing a new baby.

Now I've never been one of those people who believed in energy, spells, or crystals. I do think they are an interesting topic though and one I would like to explore a bit more. I mean, I like all of that stuff in shows, movies, and books. So, I figured I should dive into another take on it because people do believe in these things. A lot has changed in the 40 years since the Satanic Panic first gripped the United States: no longer feared or sidelined, witchcraft has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing spiritual practices. If you’re looking to get into witchcraft, or just want to deepen your burgeoning practice, then let this list of spell books be your guide. The spells themselves were pretty good. Each section has many spells that do the same thing, but I liked how the reader had options to find the rituals that best suited their needs and style. The spells did require, as a general rule, items and supplies that are easily obtained making the book accessible for anyone just starting out. The spells trended towards meditative/”New Age” ritual which just happens to not be my style (not a bad thing, if this is your style, this will be a great resource).For those of you thinking, "Isn't that what witchcraft is?", in this case, I refer to the fact that a lot of New Age traditions basically believe that what you believe matters more than what you use. In more traditional magic, there are very strict correspondences, and messing it up can have dire consequences. Historical witchcraft, likewise, does a lot of research into what meant what so that they can have an accurate rendition of ancient potions and spells, because they believe that it does matter, and substituting any old herb because you want to is Not Done. A grimoire is more of a reference book, which would include said herb correspondences, as well as maybe identifying herbs, lunar calendars, etc., while a book of shadows tends to be the actual spells a witch uses. In the beginning, we get a lot of information and explanations for certain things. I was a little sad that blue mentioned depression since it's my favorite color, but it also makes sense as well. Even though I'm far from depressed. Other than that, I liked how the spells were broken into certain parts. A lot of them were interesting to read about and others were okay but not for me. I hate being told what to do, so when Ambrosia explains that magic isn’t good or bad and also that ethics are the same in all other areas of life, I was glad.

Be Positive: If you feel frustrated or your mindset is negative, it’s best not to do any ritual or spell at that time. Instead meditate, perform a simple negativity cleanse or wait until a more positive time. Then you will be able to calmly focus on the situation and cast an effective spell. But Spellcasting is just one of the many ways to manipulate energy. It’s also the means of using tools such as crystals, stones, herbs, shells, metal, and wood.” (pg. 8) The Spell Book for New Witches is an excellent introduction into witchcraft that debunks the myths surrounding this spiritual practice. Like all books on this subject, the information presented should be taken with a grain of salt as everybody's practice is different. Work with the Moon Phases: The symbology of the lunar phase can be very powerful and feed your ritual with a unique energy according to the lunar time. Learn more about it here: Moon Magic Basics.

We also like how this book touches on rituals you can do with a partner to influence and promote love. It even touches on how you can craft your own spells which is the next logical step to spellcasting once you feel comfortable following others’ recipes. What Factors to Consider

As many have said, the spells are very ingredient and tool heavy. These can be pretty hard to follow for new witches and those practicing in secret. *Know that you can alter any spells presented to you to fit your practice, needs, and ability.* I don't like how it simply gives you an ingredient list. Each herb and oil has its own energy and correspondences, you should know the properties of every ingredient you use. If you don't know why you're using something in your spell you won't be able to tell it what its purpose is and you'll have energy that may not be able to aid you in the way you wanted. The illustrations and layout, however, are beautiful, and the book is well-organized and well-written, with no editorial mistakes that I could see, which isn't something I take for granted with small publications like these, so kudos to that. And, as I said, it has a pretty cover. Alice Nuttall (she/her) is a writer, pet-wrangler and D&D nerd. Her reading has got so out of control that she had to take a job at her local library to avoid bankrupting herself on books - unfortunately, this has just resulted in her TBR pile growing until it resembles Everest. Alice's webcomic, writing and everything else can be found at https://linktr.ee/alicenuttallbooks

10. Protection and Reversal Spells

Sound Bath 101: Teaching You Everything You Need to Know About the Sound Bath Experience September 15, 2023 White Magic — or Positive Witchcraft — can be used by anyone. These spells and rituals are useful in helping us achieve our goals, or for good physical and mental development in connection with the Spirit. I love it when Ambrosia says, “Magic is the energy that flows through every natural thing. It’s neutral energy that is neither good nor evil. Power is the practical art of channeling magic for your use. When you begin bending and channeling magic, you are, in a sense, building up your personal power. It’s through this manipulation that you can influence or control the energy around you.