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The Art of Witch
The Art of Witch moves beyond bells, whistles, tools and potions, and enters a new era of spiritual mastery for the modern age. Fiona Horne bypasses the old-school rules and traditions and shows you how to learn and grow with the times. This is the guide for the structure-less, and rule book for the revolutionaries. New ways are embraced with the old; what it really means to be a modern Witch is revealed; how to practice authentic Witchcraft now to live a deeply fulfilled life is explained. The Art of Witch is a manifesto – a code of ethics and principles – partnered with revealing real-life anecdotes explaining how to anchor the magickal theory in everyday life. Trust the magick inside you. "So on the pulse point of modern witchcraft that it is frightening" -- Tonya Brown ,Editor, Witch Way Magazine
160 pages, Hardcover
Published July 1, 2019
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November 7, 2019
I enjoyed this book in some aspects, so I will start with what I liked. I found Fiona’s perspectives to be unique and refreshing. I feel it is important to remember though that they are HER perspectives, and therefore I would have liked for the title to reflect that, which “Art of Witch” perhaps does not. This isn’t a thorough and in-depth guide to the practice of witchcraft (which is fair enough, as there are plenty of those already published), rather it is one woman’s manifesto on the ethics, morals and values of her witchcraft.
I want to start by saying I personally think Fiona’s way of life is truly honourable. She obviously walks her talk and lives an amazing life despite the hardships and challenges she has faced (which you can read about in her autobiography, The Naked Witch), and thus I feel her points are certainly worth considering. I do think it’s important to think about our ethics, values, impact and whether we are being of service in the world to the best of our ability. I would like to thank Fiona for putting that out there. It seems to me that so much of modern witch culture has become about witches just wanting to get more, more and more in terms of physical stuff. I also feel that many witches are overly focused on other ego-driven goals such as appearances, money and status. I love that Fiona presents the alternative (some might even say the antidote) to that with her promotion of the values of minimalism, gratitude, honouring the earth and respecting life. Not everyone is going to go vegan and not everyone can buy food grown within a short distance from their home as Fiona suggests, but I do think it’s an important thing to get people thinking about and aiming towards. When I first started exploring witchcraft as a teen around the time that Fiona’s first book came out in the 90’s (showing my age), the dominant form of witchcraft was very neopagan and Wiccan influenced, and had a strong focus on ethical precepts such as the Wiccan rede and threefold law. This particular expression of Witchcraft seems to have fallen out of favour in recent years, and now it seems that many witches feel witchcraft is amoral, and should be used for personal gain above all else. My favourite witches are those who practice witchcraft as a spiritual path, and who actually care about the world they live in. Not everyone has to be Wiccan (it is a non-proselytising path after all), but it saddens me to see so many modern practitioners mocking Wiccan-based practices and having witch wars over who’s the baddest and most hardcore witch. Witchcraft is a healing path, and I think it’s important not to lose sight of that ultimately.
I actually loved it when she said she no longer paints her nails and is minimalist with beauty products and makeup. I think it’s great to get people thinking about the environmental impact of their beauty routines in a world that is so concerned with the “witch” aesthetic. I also enjoyed her discussion of the benefits and pitfalls of living as a witch in the age of social media. One thing I will say is that if you are looking for a book on witchcraft that is more political and covers issues surrounding gender and sexuality in the craft, there are other books out there. I have always found Fiona to be accepting of people of varied orientations and identities, but I think it’s important to know there are parts of the book that centre on the experiences of cis gendered woman, and perhaps that’s OK as one can only write from their own experience.
As a witch who finds a yoga practice to be the perfect adjunct to a Witchcraft practice, I enjoyed the section on yoga. One thing I would have liked to see would have been a discussion on the potential for cultural appropriation to occur with the adoption of these practices in the West, so I found it slightly disappointing not to see anything referring to that. Obviously the principals of yoga are not adhered to by every witch, and so if yogic philosophy doesn’t interest you, perhaps you would want to skip this book (especially if you are practicing polyamory, as she promotes monogamy in this section). I am also a dancing witch, so I love the mentions of her fire dancing. I often have witches tell me they’d love to start dancing, and I would highly recommend Fiona’s principle of “the Magick of Do” to all of those witches!
I do agree with some other reviewers that some of the things Fiona says come across in a preachy tone. It’s not everyone’s choice (or circumstance for that matter) to live a super healthy & sober lifestyle. If you are someone who is interested in the poison path and accessing altered states through the use of intoxicants such as alcohol and entheogenic herbs, this book will have nothing to interest you in that sense. There is one part where she mentions that she chose not to use a mandrake tincture at a workshop. I think I would have jumped at that chance, but different strokes for different folks. I also personally choose not to give myself a hard time for a few extra kilos around my middle or a bit of junk food here & there. I know people in recovery from eating disorders, and there has been the recent classification of orthorexia (a disorder where the sufferers are overly concerned with sticking to a restrictive diet). Personally I’d rather love myself regardless of my size and state of physical health. Having said that, I do think it’s great for witches to be conscious of their state of physical health, but I would like it if we could have that conversation in a less preachy way. I find her comment that people get “bloated” to be fat phobic. I’ve worked in community pharmacy and obviously I am concerned about the epidemic of obesity and lifestyle-related disease, and again perhaps it’s good that Fiona presents the antidote, but maybe all of that is beyond the scope of a witchcraft book. She of course writes from the perspective of a sober living witch, and that certainly has it’s place. If you are a witch in recovery from addiction, you will probably find a lot of value in Fiona’s recent writings.
In conclusion, I applaud Fiona for putting this book out there. I feel that it fills a gap in current witchcraft literature, and I hope a lot of people get to read it. Even though some parts seem preachy, other parts are conversational, thought provoking and inspiring. Fiona - keep being you and keep on living, breathing and practicing your Art of Witch. I hope that many more witches will be inspired by your example to carve out their own incredible paths.
I want to start by saying I personally think Fiona’s way of life is truly honourable. She obviously walks her talk and lives an amazing life despite the hardships and challenges she has faced (which you can read about in her autobiography, The Naked Witch), and thus I feel her points are certainly worth considering. I do think it’s important to think about our ethics, values, impact and whether we are being of service in the world to the best of our ability. I would like to thank Fiona for putting that out there. It seems to me that so much of modern witch culture has become about witches just wanting to get more, more and more in terms of physical stuff. I also feel that many witches are overly focused on other ego-driven goals such as appearances, money and status. I love that Fiona presents the alternative (some might even say the antidote) to that with her promotion of the values of minimalism, gratitude, honouring the earth and respecting life. Not everyone is going to go vegan and not everyone can buy food grown within a short distance from their home as Fiona suggests, but I do think it’s an important thing to get people thinking about and aiming towards. When I first started exploring witchcraft as a teen around the time that Fiona’s first book came out in the 90’s (showing my age), the dominant form of witchcraft was very neopagan and Wiccan influenced, and had a strong focus on ethical precepts such as the Wiccan rede and threefold law. This particular expression of Witchcraft seems to have fallen out of favour in recent years, and now it seems that many witches feel witchcraft is amoral, and should be used for personal gain above all else. My favourite witches are those who practice witchcraft as a spiritual path, and who actually care about the world they live in. Not everyone has to be Wiccan (it is a non-proselytising path after all), but it saddens me to see so many modern practitioners mocking Wiccan-based practices and having witch wars over who’s the baddest and most hardcore witch. Witchcraft is a healing path, and I think it’s important not to lose sight of that ultimately.
I actually loved it when she said she no longer paints her nails and is minimalist with beauty products and makeup. I think it’s great to get people thinking about the environmental impact of their beauty routines in a world that is so concerned with the “witch” aesthetic. I also enjoyed her discussion of the benefits and pitfalls of living as a witch in the age of social media. One thing I will say is that if you are looking for a book on witchcraft that is more political and covers issues surrounding gender and sexuality in the craft, there are other books out there. I have always found Fiona to be accepting of people of varied orientations and identities, but I think it’s important to know there are parts of the book that centre on the experiences of cis gendered woman, and perhaps that’s OK as one can only write from their own experience.
As a witch who finds a yoga practice to be the perfect adjunct to a Witchcraft practice, I enjoyed the section on yoga. One thing I would have liked to see would have been a discussion on the potential for cultural appropriation to occur with the adoption of these practices in the West, so I found it slightly disappointing not to see anything referring to that. Obviously the principals of yoga are not adhered to by every witch, and so if yogic philosophy doesn’t interest you, perhaps you would want to skip this book (especially if you are practicing polyamory, as she promotes monogamy in this section). I am also a dancing witch, so I love the mentions of her fire dancing. I often have witches tell me they’d love to start dancing, and I would highly recommend Fiona’s principle of “the Magick of Do” to all of those witches!
I do agree with some other reviewers that some of the things Fiona says come across in a preachy tone. It’s not everyone’s choice (or circumstance for that matter) to live a super healthy & sober lifestyle. If you are someone who is interested in the poison path and accessing altered states through the use of intoxicants such as alcohol and entheogenic herbs, this book will have nothing to interest you in that sense. There is one part where she mentions that she chose not to use a mandrake tincture at a workshop. I think I would have jumped at that chance, but different strokes for different folks. I also personally choose not to give myself a hard time for a few extra kilos around my middle or a bit of junk food here & there. I know people in recovery from eating disorders, and there has been the recent classification of orthorexia (a disorder where the sufferers are overly concerned with sticking to a restrictive diet). Personally I’d rather love myself regardless of my size and state of physical health. Having said that, I do think it’s great for witches to be conscious of their state of physical health, but I would like it if we could have that conversation in a less preachy way. I find her comment that people get “bloated” to be fat phobic. I’ve worked in community pharmacy and obviously I am concerned about the epidemic of obesity and lifestyle-related disease, and again perhaps it’s good that Fiona presents the antidote, but maybe all of that is beyond the scope of a witchcraft book. She of course writes from the perspective of a sober living witch, and that certainly has it’s place. If you are a witch in recovery from addiction, you will probably find a lot of value in Fiona’s recent writings.
In conclusion, I applaud Fiona for putting this book out there. I feel that it fills a gap in current witchcraft literature, and I hope a lot of people get to read it. Even though some parts seem preachy, other parts are conversational, thought provoking and inspiring. Fiona - keep being you and keep on living, breathing and practicing your Art of Witch. I hope that many more witches will be inspired by your example to carve out their own incredible paths.
August 4, 2019
I’ve followed Fiona’s career since the late 90’s. I’ve read most of her books and used to listen to her radio show, etc. As much as I like her work, this book was a bit of a let down.
I found a lot of the first portion of the book super preachy, and a lot of it from a very privileged viewpoint. She’s very fortunate to be someone with healthy genetics, not everyone is so lucky. She’s fortunate to have a good paying job in paradise. Not everyone does. She talks a lot about the food she eats and the life she lives, but fails to realize that there are many, many witches out there in poverty who have to make hard choices about what they eat and how they spend their time.
The manifesto is a good read, for sure. She makes some really solid points and gives some very good advice.
All in all, worth a read, but don’t expect some huge, life-changing edict.
I found a lot of the first portion of the book super preachy, and a lot of it from a very privileged viewpoint. She’s very fortunate to be someone with healthy genetics, not everyone is so lucky. She’s fortunate to have a good paying job in paradise. Not everyone does. She talks a lot about the food she eats and the life she lives, but fails to realize that there are many, many witches out there in poverty who have to make hard choices about what they eat and how they spend their time.
The manifesto is a good read, for sure. She makes some really solid points and gives some very good advice.
All in all, worth a read, but don’t expect some huge, life-changing edict.
August 21, 2020
I really did not like this book. The cover is very pretty, but don't be fooled! It should not be called The Art of Witch, but The Art of Feeling Superior and Bragging About it. The author passes the first 100 pages bragging about how wonderful she is, occasionally pausing to shaming others. With quotes like,
When I turned 50 I had a party on the beach. It was awesome!this woman describes her own life as "#goals." If that's your thing, then by all means, read on.
September 5, 2020
Disappointing. Half the time, I couldn’t even follow what she was saying. A lot of rambling and discussion of her own life. Do not recommend.
August 10, 2025
Fiona speaks from a place of privilege, fame, and wealth, and unfortunately, that shows. The book has a condescending tone and a detachment from the reality most of us live in.
Advice like “Remove yourself from environments or people that aren’t healthy for you” or “Eat healthy, pure foods” is presented as if it’s simple and accessible to everyone - when in reality, it’s not always that easy. My personal favourite was “Celibacy when not in a committed relationship", so those of us who see sex as a celebration of life and connection to the divine are somehow… less connected?
There are a few nuggets of wisdom here: a reminder that we don’t need to buy all the “witch gear” to connect to the Divine, that we should drink more water, take time for ourselves, and practise being alone.
But overall, this was a slog to read, and I wouldn’t recommend it.
Advice like “Remove yourself from environments or people that aren’t healthy for you” or “Eat healthy, pure foods” is presented as if it’s simple and accessible to everyone - when in reality, it’s not always that easy. My personal favourite was “Celibacy when not in a committed relationship", so those of us who see sex as a celebration of life and connection to the divine are somehow… less connected?
There are a few nuggets of wisdom here: a reminder that we don’t need to buy all the “witch gear” to connect to the Divine, that we should drink more water, take time for ourselves, and practise being alone.
But overall, this was a slog to read, and I wouldn’t recommend it.
August 12, 2023
Was not a fan at all! the start was really engaging and made some interesting points but I felt the rest of the book was her just bragging about her life. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone unless they want to feel a bit pissed 😂.
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May 13, 2020
Not at all what I was expecting. I thought it was going to be informative and helpful, and instead it ended up feeling like a choppy auto-biography in which this woman was flexing on how great her life is. Surely she spoke of some struggles, but I didn't really feel them, if that makes sense.
A lot of her solutions to problems were unrealistic for most people. "Just go in your garden and mind your business and don't really worry about what the world says or does." Like... I literally can't do that because not only do I not have a garden, but if I secluded myself the way it seems like this woman does, I wouldn't be able to pay my bills - and despite all the peace and tranquility I find in witchcraft, I still have to eat and pay rent.
I dunno, it just felt like each chapter was "arrogant pagan" dressed up as "wise and thoughtful crone." I hope it's just me and that she's not actually like that. But there are definitely more helpful, considerate, and realistic books for modern witches out there.
A lot of her solutions to problems were unrealistic for most people. "Just go in your garden and mind your business and don't really worry about what the world says or does." Like... I literally can't do that because not only do I not have a garden, but if I secluded myself the way it seems like this woman does, I wouldn't be able to pay my bills - and despite all the peace and tranquility I find in witchcraft, I still have to eat and pay rent.
I dunno, it just felt like each chapter was "arrogant pagan" dressed up as "wise and thoughtful crone." I hope it's just me and that she's not actually like that. But there are definitely more helpful, considerate, and realistic books for modern witches out there.
February 7, 2023
Overview:
This book is about going deeper then just a collection of spells and recipes. This book talks about connecting with the Earth and nature and living a mindful and happier life.
My Thoughts:
I found this book interesting because I find a lot of Magick books focus on spells and rituals.
But this book didn't. It was neat to see a book focus more on being a witch in everyday life. And how to connect with Mother Nature and the Earth. And how to connect with yourself.
The author Fiona Horne seems like a really cool person. They seem very connect with themselves and nature which I love! Just their life style was lovely sounding. And they seem like a very strong person in many ways.
I also really loved the physical book. The cover is beautiful with the gold dragon circling around a gold rose. I also really love the feel of the book. Which I will try to explain.
This book is a hardcover but it has a fuzzy material. That I have no clue what it is. Either way it is nice to the touch. It gives me old magickal vibe!
This book is about going deeper then just a collection of spells and recipes. This book talks about connecting with the Earth and nature and living a mindful and happier life.
My Thoughts:
I found this book interesting because I find a lot of Magick books focus on spells and rituals.
But this book didn't. It was neat to see a book focus more on being a witch in everyday life. And how to connect with Mother Nature and the Earth. And how to connect with yourself.
The author Fiona Horne seems like a really cool person. They seem very connect with themselves and nature which I love! Just their life style was lovely sounding. And they seem like a very strong person in many ways.
I also really loved the physical book. The cover is beautiful with the gold dragon circling around a gold rose. I also really love the feel of the book. Which I will try to explain.
This book is a hardcover but it has a fuzzy material. That I have no clue what it is. Either way it is nice to the touch. It gives me old magickal vibe!
January 4, 2024
Fiona does a lovely job of capturing the art of spirituality from a broad perspectives and with lessons that can resonate with many people of various paths. Her honesty and ability to relate these concepts directly to personal stories of hardship and triumph are truly inspiring. In the third part, I confess I wasn't expecting the lengthy explanation of yogic principles and practices. So, while it was an interesting bonus of reference information, I felt it was much too specific for the overall message of the book. The messages of positivity, self-reliance, and wholesome practices will keep me coming back to this compact nightstand companion.
February 19, 2021
Revolutionary
This is the most profound literature I have read in my 25 years of practice. Manuals and scripts for ritual do, and should have their place in Modern Witchcraft, however this body of work takes you so deep into what it means to truly be walking this path. This will only lead you to personal transformation. As an Adept Witch on my path in search for deeply moving material, I can truly say I have found it. Fiona has really came through with this treasure.
This is the most profound literature I have read in my 25 years of practice. Manuals and scripts for ritual do, and should have their place in Modern Witchcraft, however this body of work takes you so deep into what it means to truly be walking this path. This will only lead you to personal transformation. As an Adept Witch on my path in search for deeply moving material, I can truly say I have found it. Fiona has really came through with this treasure.
April 16, 2022
Not great. The cover is velvet and gold. It's beautiful. However, the contents are not useful at best and judgmental/narrow minded at worst. I can't recommend this to anyone.
September 12, 2020
First of all this book is gorgeous! I know that's kind of shallow, but I actually let out a little squiek when I took it out of the box, because I had anticipated a normal paperback. Instead I got a velvet clad beauty with goldfoiling <3 ! Simply because of the way it looks I decided to make it some kind of lifestyle piece and have it at my bedside (where a good christian would have his bible on display...) so that I can just look at it and it makes me happy. That's some kind of magic on it's own...
Now to the content: Well it was an enjoyable read and I got through it pretty quick without being bored. However, much like "Weave the Liminal" it is basically the account of one single witch describing her journey and the findings she made. That means it is not a practical book and in parts not relatable for everyone (when she goes of on diving, how important sobierty is for her, yoga and the desription of being in a tropical storm - all interesting to read though...). I am also not sharing many of her views. But I don't need to. It is parts biographie, parts philosophical musings about witchcraft and it's nice to think about things from different angles, even if you come to different conclusions.
So just for reading and informative value it would have been a 2,5/3 Star rating, the rest is for the looks - because hey: PRETTY THINGS!
Now to the content: Well it was an enjoyable read and I got through it pretty quick without being bored. However, much like "Weave the Liminal" it is basically the account of one single witch describing her journey and the findings she made. That means it is not a practical book and in parts not relatable for everyone (when she goes of on diving, how important sobierty is for her, yoga and the desription of being in a tropical storm - all interesting to read though...). I am also not sharing many of her views. But I don't need to. It is parts biographie, parts philosophical musings about witchcraft and it's nice to think about things from different angles, even if you come to different conclusions.
So just for reading and informative value it would have been a 2,5/3 Star rating, the rest is for the looks - because hey: PRETTY THINGS!
July 6, 2019
I have enjoyed Fiona since I first became aware of her through the 2004 reality show Mad Mad House. I then read Witch: A Magickal Journey and found it to be very helpful on my path. Now all these years later to read about Fiona’s own transformation through witchcraft and it’s evolution on her life is truly remarkable.
There are a lot of great ideas and theories and ideas within this manifesto. I am going to give it a few days to percolate on my head and will probably pick it up again in a few weeks for a reread this time with notes and ideas to add in the margins and my notebook.
I definitely feel that this a more advanced book on the art of witch and should be read by someone who has studied witchcraft for a few years at least. Otherwise, I think someone just starting out might miss out on some of the important parts of their journey of discovering their own art and practice by experimenting with the candles, and the herbs, colors, rituals, etc that aren’t the focus of this book. As this is not the focus of Art of Witch, but the focus is more a personal cognitive form of witchcraft and magick.
There are a lot of great ideas and theories and ideas within this manifesto. I am going to give it a few days to percolate on my head and will probably pick it up again in a few weeks for a reread this time with notes and ideas to add in the margins and my notebook.
I definitely feel that this a more advanced book on the art of witch and should be read by someone who has studied witchcraft for a few years at least. Otherwise, I think someone just starting out might miss out on some of the important parts of their journey of discovering their own art and practice by experimenting with the candles, and the herbs, colors, rituals, etc that aren’t the focus of this book. As this is not the focus of Art of Witch, but the focus is more a personal cognitive form of witchcraft and magick.
March 24, 2022
This book took me quite some time to finish but gave me so much to think about. I probably used a good quarter of the pages in my journal when contemplating the lessons Fiona Horne has to teach. There are so many wonderful ideas in this book, for witches and non-witches alike.
This is not a spellbook, nor is it a typical book of shadows. This is a book of lessons, and a beautiful perspective on modern witchcraft - what it is, as well as what it isn't. I recommend this to anyone who has an open mind and a student mindset. Perhaps all of the witchcraft stuff isn't for everyone - it wasn't really my speed either, but even so, this book has so much wisdom contained within it's beautifully bound pages. It is certainly worth a read if you're at all into spirituality, witchcraft, even yoga. My Yogi soul was very happy about Fiona's chapter on the 8-Limb Path.
This is not a spellbook, nor is it a typical book of shadows. This is a book of lessons, and a beautiful perspective on modern witchcraft - what it is, as well as what it isn't. I recommend this to anyone who has an open mind and a student mindset. Perhaps all of the witchcraft stuff isn't for everyone - it wasn't really my speed either, but even so, this book has so much wisdom contained within it's beautifully bound pages. It is certainly worth a read if you're at all into spirituality, witchcraft, even yoga. My Yogi soul was very happy about Fiona's chapter on the 8-Limb Path.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 31, 2021
It was such a light and easy read. The witchy concepts were very simply explained and I feel ready to embark on this journey. She exudes the traits of a thoughtful, stable human/woman more heavily than the spiritual practices of witchcraft. As a couple eyebrows were turned up at the title as I read waiting different places, I started to replace the word “witch” with “woman” and her concepts are just as true. It took twice as long to read because I read it this way and the way she wrote it, but it validated that there the only negative connotations with the craft is in the beholder and I don’t need to be fearful of others preconceptions. Definitely was a great recommendation for me as I’m at a point of transition and rejuvenation.
August 23, 2022
I do not recommend after reading a few pages of this book i was already not liking the vibes. She was talking about ego as a bad thing (which in excessive amounts it is) but it seems she has quite a large one herself. She also mentions that a wise witch will only do ….. a skilled witch won’t do…. As if she had invented witchcraft. It also seems like she was expecting us to read the art of witch like christians read their bible. Over all I wasn’t very happy about what i wasted my gift card on. Please keep in mind that this is my opinion and if you think it is worth the money go ahead and buy it.
June 16, 2019
I truly adore Fiona Horne, her witchy journey through life is inspiring and amazing. this latest book gave me new turns in my own path to think about, which is something that happens every time I read one of Fiona's books, I love her zest for life and living truly and authentically as herself, I love how she has survived her past, fought for her present and made her future truly amazing it's something I personally am working towards.
A great book full of magical sage advice from an awe-inspiring woman.
A great book full of magical sage advice from an awe-inspiring woman.
February 7, 2022
I loved the beginning of the book, I found I couldn't put it down. Fiona writes well and I enjoyed hearing her take on what living life as a witch means to her. I found her attitude towards health quite inspiring. I thought most of what she shared about being a witch - not casting spells and never doing magic for oneself - unrelatable.
I didn't find many take-home's, but I think this book is useful for its snap shot into the life of someone who lives a healthy, nature based life, in a beautiful island setting. A "vision board" goal for many people.
I didn't find many take-home's, but I think this book is useful for its snap shot into the life of someone who lives a healthy, nature based life, in a beautiful island setting. A "vision board" goal for many people.
September 27, 2022
Not what I was expecting. The merit of this book still exists because it is one witch's personal journey and that alone is worthwhile to take note, but it lacks the 'art' of being titled as such. Art was what I was expecting and this book was more of one witch's personal artform manifested through witchcraft and nature-worship. Which is alright. To each witch their own. Magic is as unique as the witch who manifests it. It's just that the main reason I bought this book was because of its beauty and alluring, velvet book cover. Touché...glamour at its finest. :) Three stars for that.
August 16, 2019
Some of the best advice I've seen when it comes to dealing with negativity in life, being grateful, and being of service. I read an advanced copy of this book about a year ago and ever since I made a point of being of service to others. I started helping selflessly. I stopped engaging in gossip, reading negative rants, and simply turning my back to those who wanted to rile me up. I can't believe how peaceful life has become ever since.
June 30, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed part 1 of this book. I could read part one multiple times and pick quotes out for days. Part 2 was hard to read and a bit annoying. A lot of "to be a mature witch you must..." which is a pet peeve of mine. I don't like the idea of "you're mature when you think the way I think". My personal opinion on maturity is accepting that my opinion is mine. Not right or wrong. Just mine made by my experiences and by the books I choose to read.
September 16, 2025
I’m only giving this two stars instead of one because I’m acknowledging that the author has a right to her own perspective even though I disagree with her.
This book has an “I’m better than you” perspective that I really didn’t care for. It shames people who need modern healthcare, promiscuity, maximalism, spell work, and more. It is very love and light and despite spouting that you should never judge another witch, it is very judgmental. I do not recommend.
This book has an “I’m better than you” perspective that I really didn’t care for. It shames people who need modern healthcare, promiscuity, maximalism, spell work, and more. It is very love and light and despite spouting that you should never judge another witch, it is very judgmental. I do not recommend.
November 23, 2020
Absolute garbage... Is this author even a witch at all?? She writes about not letting your ego get in the way but her book is full of self flagellation. Her chapter on hate just rubbed me the wrong way. She pats herself on the back for hating two people. *insert eye roll here* That has nothing to do with witchcraft. This book is horrible!!! Definitely I’ll be going in the trash.
August 22, 2024
There are some enlightening points of spirituality and it does resonate as a spiritual book of mindfulness however most of the book comes across as if the author is boasting about her self and what she’s achieved rather than to teach spiritual practice or even educate the reader. Felt disheartened at the end, more of a feeling of oh is that it?
Wouldn’t really recommend:(
Wouldn’t really recommend:(
November 15, 2025
“She who is lazy is not a Witch — she is a victim of the anti-life force. Mindful that relaxation is not laziness, a Witch who appears to be doing ‘nothing’ is probably meditating or practising contemplative transformative magick.”
Challenging words, but sometimes that is what one needs to hear.
Challenging words, but sometimes that is what one needs to hear.
April 16, 2020
This was a very informative work for me. It is exactly the way I have been practicing my Art for a few years now. Thanks to the author for putting into words what I know but couldn't say. Everything makes more sense now but I still have tons to learn!
January 7, 2023
A beautiful, deeply empathetic treasure of insight, inspiring us to weave Possibility and Wonder into each moment of our lives and to use magick in its most potent form, that of empowering a life of service.
January 29, 2023
Rereading this after I first picked it up in college and it's still as impactful as it was the first time. The concepts are challenging/lofty but fun to aspire to even though Horne has some privileges of note that make her method a bit inaccessible to a lot of us
April 25, 2023
Refreshing to Read
The author has an interesting way to entice the reader. It’s obvious that she has a unique take on the subject of witchcraft . I don’t think that anyone would not be satisfied with her work.
The author has an interesting way to entice the reader. It’s obvious that she has a unique take on the subject of witchcraft . I don’t think that anyone would not be satisfied with her work.
June 16, 2025
Learning more about this path, and find it ironic that the practice of witchcraft is so centered on selflessness but the author wrote this book from such a selfish perspective. Not my favorite, but still good to know what I’m not looking for I guess
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