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Llewellyn's Witches' Companion
Llewellyn's 2019 Witches' Companion: A Guide to Contemporary Living
Live your Craft every day with Llewellyn's Witches' Companion . This indispensable guide will keep you one step ahead of the latest witchy trends, practices, and issues.
288 pages, Paperback
Published July 8, 2018
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Llewellyn Publications
443 books248 followersLlewellyn George started his publishing company in Portland, Oregon in 1901, concentrating Astrological books and annuals. In 1961, Carl L. Weschcke of St. Paul, Minnesota purchased the company and relocated it to the Midwest.
Llewellyn is the world’s oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit.
Llewellyn is the world’s oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit.
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January 31, 2019
Fantastic book! I loved it and I'm definitely going to start buying it every year!
This book has several articles, from different pagans and witches and with tons of interesting topics from self-care, to chakras, to magical cleaning and even to how to magically use your voice. I love books that compile the opinion and practices of different pagans since it allows for a more broad vision of our community. The several articles not only provide knowledge that is very important and diverse but also gives us lots of ideas, some recipes and even spells to use on our practice and inspiration. I loved it.
In the end the book also has a Lunar Calendar with tons of useful information and even a little space if you want to add notes.
This book has several articles, from different pagans and witches and with tons of interesting topics from self-care, to chakras, to magical cleaning and even to how to magically use your voice. I love books that compile the opinion and practices of different pagans since it allows for a more broad vision of our community. The several articles not only provide knowledge that is very important and diverse but also gives us lots of ideas, some recipes and even spells to use on our practice and inspiration. I loved it.
In the end the book also has a Lunar Calendar with tons of useful information and even a little space if you want to add notes.
June 22, 2019
My rating is more like 2.5 stars, and it's actually somewhat difficult to give a definite rating at all because this is less a book and more like a big magazine.
There are various articles about different subjects in the book that are each written by a different author, but not all of them are all that witchy. It's just that they are written by pagans. Some of them are definitely about witchcraft, like the article about curses, and some are just about how to do yoga and about self love and self care. There's nothing really wrong with that, but I guess for some of them I didn't think it was necessary to include them in a witchy book.
It was nice to see so many perspectives in one place and it gave me a sample of some writers whose other work I'm interested in looking into. But I personally wouldn't buy a book like this if it were a choice. I picked this up from the library and I'm glad I did, because if I had purchased it, I would have felt let down.
There are various articles about different subjects in the book that are each written by a different author, but not all of them are all that witchy. It's just that they are written by pagans. Some of them are definitely about witchcraft, like the article about curses, and some are just about how to do yoga and about self love and self care. There's nothing really wrong with that, but I guess for some of them I didn't think it was necessary to include them in a witchy book.
It was nice to see so many perspectives in one place and it gave me a sample of some writers whose other work I'm interested in looking into. But I personally wouldn't buy a book like this if it were a choice. I picked this up from the library and I'm glad I did, because if I had purchased it, I would have felt let down.
July 29, 2019
Most of the essays in this volume felt half-baked, as if I were reading blog posts rather than finished material. Several articles did not feel they were really about witchcraft or magic at all (and I understand the lines can blur, but they felt almost intentionally avoidant of claiming 'witch'). Some of them fall into the category of generic self-help.
What I did enjoy: Devin Hunter's essay on being in the flow, Melissa Tipton's article on polarity, folding magic (can't recall author), and witching on a shoestring (I can't recall who wrote this - I didn't expect to like it, but really liked some of the ideas about DIY supplies). I liked the idea of 'pop culture magic,' but didn't think the essay offered a lot.
Worth checking out from your library, if your library has such things! I'm glad I didn't buy it, but it was a quick read.
What I did enjoy: Devin Hunter's essay on being in the flow, Melissa Tipton's article on polarity, folding magic (can't recall author), and witching on a shoestring (I can't recall who wrote this - I didn't expect to like it, but really liked some of the ideas about DIY supplies). I liked the idea of 'pop culture magic,' but didn't think the essay offered a lot.
Worth checking out from your library, if your library has such things! I'm glad I didn't buy it, but it was a quick read.
June 4, 2020
This is a well balanced book that explores a lot of topics. I fell asleep a few times while reading this. Not because it was boring, but because I was relaxed. I think it was my way of relating to some of the material.
It's not a book that's meant to be read all at once, so it didn't bother me too much that it took quite a while for me to finish this.
I liked most of the articles, and learned about a few new things, including Mudras, (yoga poses for the hands) and pop culture magic.
A few of the articles I didn't care for, like the one on glamour magic.
It's not a book that's meant to be read all at once, so it didn't bother me too much that it took quite a while for me to finish this.
I liked most of the articles, and learned about a few new things, including Mudras, (yoga poses for the hands) and pop culture magic.
A few of the articles I didn't care for, like the one on glamour magic.
March 4, 2019
After reading the 2019 Almanac, I thought this would be non informative and just another set of articles that didn't really resonate. I was proven wrong. There were some helpful insights which don't necessarily need to be practised by witches, and can be general spiritual practises. Good for beginners. Helpful reminders for witches
January 9, 2019
Good info
Some interesting things to think about. Easy to read and good to keep around for reference. A good addition to your bookshelf.
Some interesting things to think about. Easy to read and good to keep around for reference. A good addition to your bookshelf.
February 19, 2019
An interesting and fun read, which has introduced me to all sorts of new ideas!
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