Divergent Witchcraft: An Inclusive Approach to Making Magic

by Jenny C. Bell

The definitive witchcraft guide for divergent practitioners.Divergent Witchcraft brings together the transformative magic of traditional witchcraft and the intuitive healing of New Age spirituality in one inclusive, empowering guide. Whether you have a divergent mind and process information in a different way or are simply seeking a fresh, accessible way to connect with magic, this book meets you where you are with compassion, clarity, and power.With over thirty years of experience as a practicing witch and a background in trauma-informed teaching, Jenny C. Bell knows how to make spiritual healing approachable for minds that think differently. Divergent Witchcraft is a revolution in self-help and spiritual practice.Find easily digestible teachings designed for unique ways of learning, written with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and other forms of divergence in mind. Experience spiritual witchcraft, a modern blend of Wicca, New Age practices, and self-healing that goes beyond tradition and into personal empowerment.Learn tools for healing and protection, including spellcasting, manifesting, chakra work, and new moon rituals made easy and adaptable for every type of practitioner.
Divergent Witchcraft offers a unique approach to witchcraft, answering all the whys that are important for a divergent audience, and an inclusive, supportive path.

Genres: Nonfiction, Witchcraft

168 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2026

About the author

Jenny C. Bell is the author of Spirit Crystals: Discover Your Crystal Guide for Healing and Empowerment, Divergent Witchcraft: An Inclusive Approach to Making Magic and the Cosmic Creator Oracle deck. She is the founder of the Our Coven online community, host of the Cozy Coven Chats podcast and a practicing witch. For three decades, Jenny has practiced yoga, meditation, read tarot cards and worked with the healing powers of crystals. A Reiki master, meditation teacher and budding herbalist, Jenny uses her years of wisdom to champion others on their witchy journey. Jenny can also be found with Granddaughter Crow chatting about spirituality and what lies beyond on the podcast Belief, Being & BEYOND.

Reviews

[Willow · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not going to lie, this is going to be an incredibly short review. When I was first approached about reviewing Divergent Witchcraft: An Inclusive Approach to Making Magic by Jenny C. Bell, I was very excited. A large portion of modern witches are neurodivergent or need some sort of "accommodation" during spells and rituals due to differing ablebodiness. I was hoping this was going to be the book that offered real insight and suggestions on practicing as a divergent witch, but what I got was just a new way to sell repackaged New Age healing and Wicca.

While the book is chunked nicely and occasionally offers a note here or there for neurodivergent people, there is very little actual inclusivity. In fact, there is a ton of cultural appropriation, which is wild because at one point the author calls out the appropriation of smudging. It's almost like Bell was picking and choosing what appropriation is and what isn't. It's 2026, witches. Stop appropriating!

There is a lot of New Age, the light is the best rhetoric in Divergent Witchcraft, which is also very disappointing. This is most prominent when Bell insists on not using the term Book of Shadows (which she says is the same thing as a Grimoire...ahem, no.) and instead calling it a Book of Light. This is not a new idea, but one that many "light workers" have been trying to push for some time now. I couldn't help but shake my head at the absurdity.

The one time I felt Bell did divergent witches right is her discussion of meditation and all the different ways one can meditate. This section is what I thought the book would be. Instead, I got a rehashing of New Age Wicca that, despite Bell claiming other books never cover it, has in fact been covered by just about every single book on the market ad nauseam. Is she just not reading books on witchcraft? Is she sticking to the love and light self-help books she mentions in the introduction? It certainly seems so.

Despite not enjoying Divergent Witchcraft: An Inclusive Approach to Making Magic by Jenny C. Bell one bit, and not recommending it to my readers, one good thing did come out of this. I am not dead set on creating a comprehensive resource for divergent witches with real, workable accommodations and suggestions. I already try to include modifications in my spells and rituals, but I think a true guide is in order. Please know I have added this idea to my ever-growing list of blog ideas, but I circled it and put stars around it, so that should get me to write about it sooner rather than later.


I am sorry I could not bring you a more favorable review today, but alas, they can't all be winners!

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jenny gently guides you through creating a sacred circle for your magickal practice, offering clear and empowering teachings along the way. She explores how to work with deities, herbs, crystals, and other sacred tools to deepen your spellwork and strengthen your connection to your own intuition.

Filled with thoughtful journal prompts, the book encourages you to pause, reflect, and gain clarity on what you truly wish to manifest or release. Rather than simply teaching spells, Jenny helps you understand the intention behind the practice, making the journey both meaningful and personal.

One of my favourite parts is how encouraging the book is. By the end, you'll feel inspired to write your own spells and trust in your own inner power and wisdom.

I couldn't put it down and read it cover to cover. Now I'm looking forward to going back through it, taking my time with the practices and journal prompts to experience everything it has to offer.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in magickal practice and a beautiful addition to any spiritual library. It's the kind of book you'll return to again and again.

[Anna Urbanek · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a very good book for beginners: honest, non-dogmatic, and with enough understanding of people's various differences to be broadly useful. The author's experience in teaching and working with beginners shows clearly; the book is full of actionable, simple advice which can easily develop into a steady practice. I really appreciate the tips on tailoring the rituals and spellwork to one's limitations: little space, living in a broom closet, hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli. Great job, Ms Bell!

[Sunday Dutro · Rating 4 out of 5]

nonfiction coming out this month about dealing with trauma through spiritual healing, particularly for divergent practitioners. All the basics of Wicca and New Age practices, which took me back to college when I worked as a clerk in what my parents called a “head shop,” but delivered in a very sensible and accessible way.

[Lindsey Sturm · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was such an amazing book for beginner and already practicing witches. As someone with ADHD Jenny really helped break the book into an easy way to follow and understand. It’s helped me restructure and feel more confident in my practice! Thank you Jenny!