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Everyday Witchcraft: Making Time for Spirit in a Too-Busy World
Walk your personal Pagan path with grace and wisdom, integrating a spiritual practice into your life in just a few minutes per week. Simple, fun, and easy to follow, Everyday Witchcraft shows that, no matter how busy or hectic life is, even small acts can add meaning and depth to your life. This remarkable book is filled with creative ideas and a variety of quick yet significant ways to connect with the rhythms of nature each day, not just on sabbats or the full moon. Make your home into a magickal place, work with the God and Goddess on a regular basis, and discover the magickal power of animals. From five-minute rituals and hibernation vacations to mini daily divinations, you can easily make the wisdom and practice of Witchcraft an enriching part of everyday life.
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Deborah Blake
80 books1,788 followersDeborah is the author of over a dozen non-fiction books on modern witchcraft and a tarot and oracle decks from Llewellyn. Her fiction includes the Baba Yaga series, The Broken Rider series, and the Veiled Magic series, and her cozy mysteries The Catskill Pet Rescue series (mostly from Berkley) as well as a few stand-alone novels.
Deborah lives in a 130 year old farmhouse in upstate NY with multiple cats. She believes in magic, laughter, chocolate, and wine. The order may change depending on the day.
Deborah lives in a 130 year old farmhouse in upstate NY with multiple cats. She believes in magic, laughter, chocolate, and wine. The order may change depending on the day.
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October 9, 2021
Everyday Witchcraft by Deborah Blake
Making Time for Spirit in a Too-Busy World. Non fiction self help.
Whether it’s Wiccan, Pagan or Witch, this book has a lot of useful advice for incorporating that aspect into your everyday life.
Learn about adding daily affirmations, rituals and practice.
Easy and clear writing with simple steps and suggestions. Lots of references listed from other authors.
🎧 The narration was performed by Rebecca Mitchell. She has a clear tone which is easy to listen to. The text is from only the author so isn’t a wide range but it’s paced well to keep your interest.
Making Time for Spirit in a Too-Busy World. Non fiction self help.
Whether it’s Wiccan, Pagan or Witch, this book has a lot of useful advice for incorporating that aspect into your everyday life.
Learn about adding daily affirmations, rituals and practice.
Easy and clear writing with simple steps and suggestions. Lots of references listed from other authors.
🎧 The narration was performed by Rebecca Mitchell. She has a clear tone which is easy to listen to. The text is from only the author so isn’t a wide range but it’s paced well to keep your interest.
August 13, 2017
I skimmed this after realizing it really didn't apply to me. The author says they aren't really Wiccan, but I almost feel as if the title of this book should be everyday Wicca instead of everyday witchcraft. Also, I'm a bit peeved at a somewhat seemingly condescending comment about cultural appropriation. Anyway, this would probably be a good read for beginner/intermediate Pagans with a Wiccan leaning.
January 11, 2015
This review can also be read at Witch, Wine & Words
This book was provided to me by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was excited to read this book, and was so happy that it did not disappoint. And the writing style was beautiful – I could almost hear the author reading aloud. She definitely has her own voice, and she uses it well.
She writes in a very no-nonsense manner. Everything is straightforward and easily understandable. She throws in these dashes of humor that break things up so smoothly and at just the right places. And I can’t emphasize enough how much I love the simplicity of the entire book.
There are so many people I could see picking up and utilizing this book. The experienced Witch trying to revitalize their practice (such as myself). Someone who might be interested in Witchcraft but the idea of ritual and spells makes them uncomfortable. And she says it in the book, but it’s definitely worth nothing here: If you end up reading this book, something is calling you to a deeper, more involved spiritual practice.
Being that I’ve been a practicing witch for… eesh, at least fifteen+ years (I’ve lost track), there were some sections I skipped over: moon phases, Wheel of the Year, the elements. The majority of the information there is “old news” for long-time practitioners, but it never hurts to re-acquaint ones self with the basics. Plus, she includes great little rituals to help solidify your connection with the different elements and such. I also ended up skipping others because there wasn’t really any relevance to an actual daily practice.
Still, I’ll probably go back and read it again and make notes on the information. Even when I had other things to do, I had a hard time putting it down. She gave a lot of ideas I want to try, and says a lot of things I think everybody needs to remember. I need to point out one major thing – this is the first time I’ve read a book that has given reasonable, doable suggestions for working with and involving familiars.
There were some things that were distracting and kept me from giving this book a full five stars. There is one area where there is quite a bit of personal opinion, as well as quite the tirade on social/ecological issues. While I can see the relation between the Activist Pagan and these subjects, I question the validity of including this in a book for the “everyday Witch” who already has trouble meeting their spiritual goals. The entire subject seems best suited for a different kind of book all together.
There are also issues that, well, the author freely admits she doesn’t know much about. Those types of issues I believe should have been left out entirely, as they bear no relevance without a strong background. Others still are issues that are merely trendy. They serve as nothing more than a source of contention in the greater Pagan community and would be best to be avoided.
Oh, one final thing that made me really happy: She didn’t forget the car!
I used to hang a Kundalini charm from my rear-view window and listen to Laura Powers and other “witchy” music on my way to and from work every day. I am so pleased to see this included!
This book was provided to me by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was excited to read this book, and was so happy that it did not disappoint. And the writing style was beautiful – I could almost hear the author reading aloud. She definitely has her own voice, and she uses it well.
She writes in a very no-nonsense manner. Everything is straightforward and easily understandable. She throws in these dashes of humor that break things up so smoothly and at just the right places. And I can’t emphasize enough how much I love the simplicity of the entire book.
There are so many people I could see picking up and utilizing this book. The experienced Witch trying to revitalize their practice (such as myself). Someone who might be interested in Witchcraft but the idea of ritual and spells makes them uncomfortable. And she says it in the book, but it’s definitely worth nothing here: If you end up reading this book, something is calling you to a deeper, more involved spiritual practice.
Being that I’ve been a practicing witch for… eesh, at least fifteen+ years (I’ve lost track), there were some sections I skipped over: moon phases, Wheel of the Year, the elements. The majority of the information there is “old news” for long-time practitioners, but it never hurts to re-acquaint ones self with the basics. Plus, she includes great little rituals to help solidify your connection with the different elements and such. I also ended up skipping others because there wasn’t really any relevance to an actual daily practice.
Still, I’ll probably go back and read it again and make notes on the information. Even when I had other things to do, I had a hard time putting it down. She gave a lot of ideas I want to try, and says a lot of things I think everybody needs to remember. I need to point out one major thing – this is the first time I’ve read a book that has given reasonable, doable suggestions for working with and involving familiars.
There were some things that were distracting and kept me from giving this book a full five stars. There is one area where there is quite a bit of personal opinion, as well as quite the tirade on social/ecological issues. While I can see the relation between the Activist Pagan and these subjects, I question the validity of including this in a book for the “everyday Witch” who already has trouble meeting their spiritual goals. The entire subject seems best suited for a different kind of book all together.
There are also issues that, well, the author freely admits she doesn’t know much about. Those types of issues I believe should have been left out entirely, as they bear no relevance without a strong background. Others still are issues that are merely trendy. They serve as nothing more than a source of contention in the greater Pagan community and would be best to be avoided.
Oh, one final thing that made me really happy: She didn’t forget the car!
I used to hang a Kundalini charm from my rear-view window and listen to Laura Powers and other “witchy” music on my way to and from work every day. I am so pleased to see this included!
June 24, 2024
One of my favorite witchcraft books to date. Short, sweet, to the point, useful, with minimal passages I felt the need to skip as an urban apartment-dwelling witch. This merits a physical copy, though the audiobook was an incredibly pleasant experience, with the author's amusing self-deprecating comments and humor still shining through.
November 3, 2020
This book is a gem. Although I had been using Deborah Blake’s Everyday Witch tarot deck for about a year, I hadn’t read or even heard of her books until I saw my uncle reading Everyday Witch. He seemed to be enjoying it, and when I looked it up and confirmed that i was using Deborah’s tarot deck, I ordered a copy. I enjoyed it so much that I ended up buying two of her other books, The Goddess is in the Details and The Witch’s Broom.
As a practicing witch for over 40 years, I would still be the first to tell you that we never stop learning the craft. Whether from mentors, books, or personal experience, we witches are professional students. What I love about this book is that it is never preachy and never conveys a holier-than-thou, know-it-all attitude. The chapters are short, the prose to the point, the advice and suggested activities practical and easy to follow. Deborah Blake writes in everyday language we can all easily understand and gain knowledge from without having to look up word meanings or gather elaborate ingredients. It is practical Magic at its finest.
As soon as I finished this book I jumped right into The Goddess is in the Details, which she actually wrote first. This is something I rarely do, as usually I need a break between reading multiple books by the same author. Because the chapters are short and simple, I can read it alongside whatever fiction book I’m also reading without have to go back and reorient myself as to where I am in the book when I pick it up again.
Whether you are a seasoned practicing witch, a neophyte or newbie witch looking for direction, or just a curious muggle, Everyday Witchcraft will have something to offer you.
As a practicing witch for over 40 years, I would still be the first to tell you that we never stop learning the craft. Whether from mentors, books, or personal experience, we witches are professional students. What I love about this book is that it is never preachy and never conveys a holier-than-thou, know-it-all attitude. The chapters are short, the prose to the point, the advice and suggested activities practical and easy to follow. Deborah Blake writes in everyday language we can all easily understand and gain knowledge from without having to look up word meanings or gather elaborate ingredients. It is practical Magic at its finest.
As soon as I finished this book I jumped right into The Goddess is in the Details, which she actually wrote first. This is something I rarely do, as usually I need a break between reading multiple books by the same author. Because the chapters are short and simple, I can read it alongside whatever fiction book I’m also reading without have to go back and reorient myself as to where I am in the book when I pick it up again.
Whether you are a seasoned practicing witch, a neophyte or newbie witch looking for direction, or just a curious muggle, Everyday Witchcraft will have something to offer you.
December 1, 2017
This book was fantastic. It was the first Pagan themed book that actually made me feel like "Hey, I can do this!" In a world where we're all so busy, it's hard to imagine having the time to do laundry, let alone daily rituals. Blake shows you easy and simple ways to take a little time out of each day and make it magical! I never knew having a shower could be considered a ritual!! It's honestly that easy. This book has everything from explaining the Sabbats and ideas for celebrating them, how you can write your own invocations, information on choosing power animals and deities, and even how to bless your car for travel-- all in under 5 minutes!! The sense of relief I got while finishing each chapter was so refreshing; considering a lot of the other books I've read on my path have basically left my head spinning. I'd also like to add that Deborah is hilarious... some of her witty banter is so relatable that I was laughing out loud at my desk! Her writing is informative, practical, and most of all USEFUL. I will be able to use this book as a guide for so many things... Like she does with some of her favorite books, I'll most likely be purchasing a couple copies of this one, just to have it in case I need to refer to it!! In addition, I will be picking up ALL her work. She's THAT worth it.
January 8, 2020
1/2020
I reread this wondering if I'd get anything more out of it after having studied all this for years. I didn't but I still enjoyed the reread!
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*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
I do not claim to be anything but a beginner into the study of witchcraft. It's something I've always been interested in. This book taught me a lot. I found myself sucking in every word like I was in a trance. It's also good for someone who has lost their Pagan ways because of their busy life and just wants to reconnect. There is so much to learn from this book. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone interested in the subject matter.
My favorite part was the clear writing the author had. It was like she was in front of me speaking. I wish more authors would take this approach in this genre.
I reread this wondering if I'd get anything more out of it after having studied all this for years. I didn't but I still enjoyed the reread!
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*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
I do not claim to be anything but a beginner into the study of witchcraft. It's something I've always been interested in. This book taught me a lot. I found myself sucking in every word like I was in a trance. It's also good for someone who has lost their Pagan ways because of their busy life and just wants to reconnect. There is so much to learn from this book. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone interested in the subject matter.
My favorite part was the clear writing the author had. It was like she was in front of me speaking. I wish more authors would take this approach in this genre.
November 29, 2014
Is it possible to integrate paganism, witchcraft, and/or wicca into our daily lives? Deborah Blake thinks it’s possible, and her book Everyday Witchcraft is an attempt to help us find the time to form a magick connection in the midst of the mundane but hectic world we live in.
The title is a tad misleading as this book is geared more towards wiccan witches than anything else. With that being said, I think anyone who practices a nature based religion can get something out of it regardless of where they are on their journey.
Blake provides the reader with a host of quick and easy ways to bring the spirit into our daily lives. All of the rituals, projects, and spells she includes are highly adaptable and I plan to work a few of them into my day.
At the end of each chapter is an essay by another author from the pagan community which helps to provide some additional perspective. I was especially happy to see one on the subject of including neuroatypical children. I would have been even happier if it had been written to include neuroatypical adults as well. As an autistic person, I wasn’t a huge fan of some of the language in that section, but I can attest that the tips given were absolutely appropriate.
All in all it was a solid read, and I plan to look into more of Blake’s work in the future.
Note: I got an advanced copy free courtesy of netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The title is a tad misleading as this book is geared more towards wiccan witches than anything else. With that being said, I think anyone who practices a nature based religion can get something out of it regardless of where they are on their journey.
Blake provides the reader with a host of quick and easy ways to bring the spirit into our daily lives. All of the rituals, projects, and spells she includes are highly adaptable and I plan to work a few of them into my day.
At the end of each chapter is an essay by another author from the pagan community which helps to provide some additional perspective. I was especially happy to see one on the subject of including neuroatypical children. I would have been even happier if it had been written to include neuroatypical adults as well. As an autistic person, I wasn’t a huge fan of some of the language in that section, but I can attest that the tips given were absolutely appropriate.
All in all it was a solid read, and I plan to look into more of Blake’s work in the future.
Note: I got an advanced copy free courtesy of netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
February 7, 2017
Even though this was a little more Wiccan than I tend to like, Blake has some truly useful, realistic advice for integrating paganism/witchcraft into one's mundane life. As someone who desires to truly embody my spiritual life in a real, physical way, I found quite a few of these tips to my liking. I enjoyed Blake's conversational style of writing. There is also a truly excellent "Further Reading" section, which is something I always appreciate. Again, it was a bit God/dess-heavy for me, but what can you do?
March 12, 2015
Disclaimer: I received an eARC from netgalley.com. I also purchased a copy so i could "highlight" and make notes.
Deborah Blake is an every day witch. She's married her spiritual and her mundane life together and has written this book to help guide the rest of us into doing the same. Blake says this is the spiritual successor to her earlier book Goddess in the Details. I have not read that title, yet. However, I do love books that help us witchy types through bringing more of what we believe in our daily life.
Blake's got a great sense of humor. In her "Note on Names," she discusses how she should've taught us all to be "better Bubbas." This made me laugh and I can totally envision myself being a "bubba" to others. Ahem.
Okay, the ideas in this book are great. Some are good reminders of how to bring the spiritual back into our lives, no matter how much we're doing. She also includes voices from other pagan authors who are living the life of an everyday witch. Everyday Witchcraft also includes many 5 minute rituals and spells that anyone can use to connect to their divine throughout the day.
Bottom Line: If you live a full life and want gentle reminders and ways to imbue your life in a witchier way... then Everyday Witchcraft is for you.
Deborah Blake is an every day witch. She's married her spiritual and her mundane life together and has written this book to help guide the rest of us into doing the same. Blake says this is the spiritual successor to her earlier book Goddess in the Details. I have not read that title, yet. However, I do love books that help us witchy types through bringing more of what we believe in our daily life.
Blake's got a great sense of humor. In her "Note on Names," she discusses how she should've taught us all to be "better Bubbas." This made me laugh and I can totally envision myself being a "bubba" to others. Ahem.
Okay, the ideas in this book are great. Some are good reminders of how to bring the spiritual back into our lives, no matter how much we're doing. She also includes voices from other pagan authors who are living the life of an everyday witch. Everyday Witchcraft also includes many 5 minute rituals and spells that anyone can use to connect to their divine throughout the day.
Bottom Line: If you live a full life and want gentle reminders and ways to imbue your life in a witchier way... then Everyday Witchcraft is for you.
November 8, 2023
I thought this was interesting and informative, even if parts didn’t resonate with me!
February 11, 2022
Really not a good indication of what being a witch is.
January 17, 2019
Really loved this; very into Blake's authorial voice and perspective. Even when the concepts or practices didn't resonate or feel relevant, it was clear that they definitely would be for a different reader, which was great.
There was some weirdly consistent gender and sexual essentialism; an emphasis and majority of references to the feminine pronouns, when Blake wasn't referring to herself; the framing of intimate or sexual relationships as heterosexual with only one, I believe, reference to other configurations on the sexual spectrum; a strange and displeasing throwaway line censoring Christianity with a kind of wink-wink-nod-nod to the reader, all the more strange because Blake herself comes out of the Judaic tradition. Given that the book was published in 2015, I'm kind of fucked off that these things weren't caught by the editors and revised to make the book more equitable to the multivariate pagan audience.
Yet there's much to love here, and it makes a fine reference, especially for folks who have worked past Witchery 101 and are looking for the next intermediate level text to deepen their practice.
There was some weirdly consistent gender and sexual essentialism; an emphasis and majority of references to the feminine pronouns, when Blake wasn't referring to herself; the framing of intimate or sexual relationships as heterosexual with only one, I believe, reference to other configurations on the sexual spectrum; a strange and displeasing throwaway line censoring Christianity with a kind of wink-wink-nod-nod to the reader, all the more strange because Blake herself comes out of the Judaic tradition. Given that the book was published in 2015, I'm kind of fucked off that these things weren't caught by the editors and revised to make the book more equitable to the multivariate pagan audience.
Yet there's much to love here, and it makes a fine reference, especially for folks who have worked past Witchery 101 and are looking for the next intermediate level text to deepen their practice.
November 27, 2022
I absolutely adore this book, and Deborah Blake’s writing. I use a lot of what is in this book in my daily life. It really helps you to see the magickal in the everyday. There is a bit of overlap between Wicca and Witchcraft (which I know many folks don’t enjoy) but it is not at all anything you can’t look past. I 100% recommend this book if you are struggling with maintaining your path on the daily. It’s easy and enjoyable to read with only a few parts I had to look past.
May 28, 2021
For the most part, this wasn't for me. The suggestions for further reading are extensive, though, and if I had a paper rather than digital library copy, I'd keep the book around for that purpose.
November 12, 2021
I had a little bit of a problem up until about the halfway point of this book - but it had nothing to do with the book. It had to do with the way I think.
Obviously, based on the title, I was interested in this book to simplify mindfulness, etc. w/out having to stop and take a lot of time out of my day. There's so many good suggestions in this book, covering a wide range of topics, that my brain went into overload because I actually started thinking about doing THEM ALL. When I finally stepped back and started to make mental notes on what really interested me, rather than trying to convince myself it was ALL NECESSARY, then all was good.
Really great small suggestions. Some of it is aimed at more beginning witches, I felt, but I picked up a few really good ideas for altars, cleaning, and kitchen witchery (my weak points).
In addition, there's a great list of suggested reading in the back that I'll be looking into as soon as I post this.
Obviously, based on the title, I was interested in this book to simplify mindfulness, etc. w/out having to stop and take a lot of time out of my day. There's so many good suggestions in this book, covering a wide range of topics, that my brain went into overload because I actually started thinking about doing THEM ALL. When I finally stepped back and started to make mental notes on what really interested me, rather than trying to convince myself it was ALL NECESSARY, then all was good.
Really great small suggestions. Some of it is aimed at more beginning witches, I felt, but I picked up a few really good ideas for altars, cleaning, and kitchen witchery (my weak points).
In addition, there's a great list of suggested reading in the back that I'll be looking into as soon as I post this.
January 7, 2024
This book is good for what it is - a book to help guide those that need a sense of direction. also despite the author saying she isn't wiccan, you can see the influence of wicca a bit - which isn't bad as we all need to start somewhere. This book would be good for those that don't really subscribe to th wicca way, but find parts of it useful.
September 19, 2023
Like a 3.5 round to 4
There were some really nice and kind mindfulness practices, but some things that don't apply to me personally. I am always weary of "positive mindset" attitude and changing your outlook despite your circumstances mindset, but it really was nice and wholesome and good reminders to take time.
There were some really nice and kind mindfulness practices, but some things that don't apply to me personally. I am always weary of "positive mindset" attitude and changing your outlook despite your circumstances mindset, but it really was nice and wholesome and good reminders to take time.
March 23, 2021
A lovely read that also serves as a wonderful self-care book!
December 10, 2025
This was a great book to bring witching into our daily!
February 24, 2025
Everyday Witchcraft Making Time for Spirit in A Too Busy World
Deborah Blake shares tips on how to incorporate witch-craft into things we do every day. This was very valuable. It reminded me a lot of what I see in blogs on Tumblr in a book version. There are always these kind of tips on there. Great tips on how to connect with each element. Very simple things that you probably do that you don’t even realize. Like feeling the air on your skin. Or the warmth from a fire (or in my case heater). Or my personal favorite just being silent and listening to the sounds of nature around you.
What struck me the most when I was reading this was how similar or practices are to Christianity. We really aren’t that different in a lot of our beliefs. Yet people judge us, prosecute us, and look down on us because of the negativity associated with the word “witch”.
In this book it teaches us to start each day with greeting the Goddess and or God. It teaches us to ask the Gods (or the universe) for help with any issues you might be having. It teaches us to say prayers (or spells), and how to respect the Gods by having a personal relationship with them every day and not just when we need things from them. It shows us how to be grateful to them and thank them when bad things happen to us and not just for the good things. And that they’re always with us and love us.
And it’s sad because I don’t think a lot of people know about all the positive aspects that Wicca teaches us that are shown in this book. I actually did start to “talk” to them more and thank them more after reading this. One of the ideas it also gave me was for an altar. Because I’m relatively new to Wicca and I’m still just in the reading phase I haven’t really connected to any particular Gods or Goddesses. Also, some of my Christian beliefs haven’t completely disintegrated so the thought of building an alter to another God I’m not there yet.
However, what I did decide to do is make one representing the five elements in the most unobvious way possible. Maybe have a jar with all rocks (to represent Earth), a jar full of sea-shells (to represent water), a jar of bells (to represent wind) or maybe feathers. I’m not quite sure of what to represent fire. Although I have a dresser full of candles. I looked these items up on Amazon and when I can I intend to incorporate them in my room subtly.
It also gave some helpful advice on how to communicate with the spirits (be quiet) and specific ones (research and being chosen). I admit I did skip the end. No matter how hard I tried something just wouldn’t let me read through what all those references books were about. Although I’m sure there’s some good stuff to be learned in those too. But in comparison to the other Wicca books I read this was light, and very easy to read. It’s good to own because there’s so many useful little things to try.
Rating: 8
Deborah Blake shares tips on how to incorporate witch-craft into things we do every day. This was very valuable. It reminded me a lot of what I see in blogs on Tumblr in a book version. There are always these kind of tips on there. Great tips on how to connect with each element. Very simple things that you probably do that you don’t even realize. Like feeling the air on your skin. Or the warmth from a fire (or in my case heater). Or my personal favorite just being silent and listening to the sounds of nature around you.
What struck me the most when I was reading this was how similar or practices are to Christianity. We really aren’t that different in a lot of our beliefs. Yet people judge us, prosecute us, and look down on us because of the negativity associated with the word “witch”.
In this book it teaches us to start each day with greeting the Goddess and or God. It teaches us to ask the Gods (or the universe) for help with any issues you might be having. It teaches us to say prayers (or spells), and how to respect the Gods by having a personal relationship with them every day and not just when we need things from them. It shows us how to be grateful to them and thank them when bad things happen to us and not just for the good things. And that they’re always with us and love us.
And it’s sad because I don’t think a lot of people know about all the positive aspects that Wicca teaches us that are shown in this book. I actually did start to “talk” to them more and thank them more after reading this. One of the ideas it also gave me was for an altar. Because I’m relatively new to Wicca and I’m still just in the reading phase I haven’t really connected to any particular Gods or Goddesses. Also, some of my Christian beliefs haven’t completely disintegrated so the thought of building an alter to another God I’m not there yet.
However, what I did decide to do is make one representing the five elements in the most unobvious way possible. Maybe have a jar with all rocks (to represent Earth), a jar full of sea-shells (to represent water), a jar of bells (to represent wind) or maybe feathers. I’m not quite sure of what to represent fire. Although I have a dresser full of candles. I looked these items up on Amazon and when I can I intend to incorporate them in my room subtly.
It also gave some helpful advice on how to communicate with the spirits (be quiet) and specific ones (research and being chosen). I admit I did skip the end. No matter how hard I tried something just wouldn’t let me read through what all those references books were about. Although I’m sure there’s some good stuff to be learned in those too. But in comparison to the other Wicca books I read this was light, and very easy to read. It’s good to own because there’s so many useful little things to try.
Rating: 8
July 5, 2025
"Everyday Witchcraft: Making Time for Spirit in a Too Busy World" by Deborah Blake was an interesting read. It was neat reading about the different types of witchcraft and things you can do to better understand witchcraft. I really liked the topic of meditation and being one with nature. I can totally get behind this. I'm not going to lie, I was kinda hesitant about reading this, but in the end, I am glad that I did. It opened my eyes and gave me a better understanding of the topic.
May 8, 2016
The renowned astronomer Carl Sagan once said, "We are made of star stuff." And it is true. The same elements that make up the stars are also inside us. We are a part of a huge, amazing universe, a tiny speck of magick amidst a world full of marvels. So every once in a while, take the time to look at the stars and remember that you have star stuff (and goddess stuff and god stuff) inside you.
EVERYDAY WITCHCRAFT: MAKING TIME FOR SPIRIT IN A TOO BUSY WORLD by Deborah Blake is a book that I've had on my kindle for a while but, regretfully, despite my best intentions, never seemed to have time to read. After meeting the author at the Coastal Magic Convention this past February in Daytona Beach, and falling in love with her fabulous bewitching Baba Yaga series (a fractured retelling of a Russian witchy folk tale), I started researching her other books and discovered that I had this non-fiction book just waiting for me on my kindle. WooHoo! I started reading it and couldn't put it down. It's a very informative primer on how to further connect with the earth and my inner being no matter how harried I was.
Within these pages, readers will find a treasury of tips for incorporating spiritual practice into our too-busy lives. For example, there's a multitude of mini-rituals that can literally be done in five minutes or less. The author shares grounding tips along with some quick protection work and a few handy 'welcome home' cleansing suggestions. I was happily impressed that she included a section on how to include special-needs children in rituals. AND much, much more...
In addition, other Pagan authors contributed to the book with their fun, inspiring stories casting light on different approaches to reach our individual goals - whatever they may be and wherever we are in our life's journey.
In the future, I plan to refer to this book often now that I've read it, for inspiration and focus. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a closer connection with the natural world around us. It was informational and entertaining. If you feel that you're stretched too thin to connect to spirit, this book will give you ideas that you can incorporate in your life - no matter how busy you are. I hope to check out her other non-fiction books soon!
My full review is posted to Reading Between The Wines Book Club. Please check it out there: http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbook...
4 out of 5 Wine Glasses!
EVERYDAY WITCHCRAFT: MAKING TIME FOR SPIRIT IN A TOO BUSY WORLD by Deborah Blake is a book that I've had on my kindle for a while but, regretfully, despite my best intentions, never seemed to have time to read. After meeting the author at the Coastal Magic Convention this past February in Daytona Beach, and falling in love with her fabulous bewitching Baba Yaga series (a fractured retelling of a Russian witchy folk tale), I started researching her other books and discovered that I had this non-fiction book just waiting for me on my kindle. WooHoo! I started reading it and couldn't put it down. It's a very informative primer on how to further connect with the earth and my inner being no matter how harried I was.
Within these pages, readers will find a treasury of tips for incorporating spiritual practice into our too-busy lives. For example, there's a multitude of mini-rituals that can literally be done in five minutes or less. The author shares grounding tips along with some quick protection work and a few handy 'welcome home' cleansing suggestions. I was happily impressed that she included a section on how to include special-needs children in rituals. AND much, much more...
In addition, other Pagan authors contributed to the book with their fun, inspiring stories casting light on different approaches to reach our individual goals - whatever they may be and wherever we are in our life's journey.
In the future, I plan to refer to this book often now that I've read it, for inspiration and focus. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a closer connection with the natural world around us. It was informational and entertaining. If you feel that you're stretched too thin to connect to spirit, this book will give you ideas that you can incorporate in your life - no matter how busy you are. I hope to check out her other non-fiction books soon!
My full review is posted to Reading Between The Wines Book Club. Please check it out there: http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbook...
4 out of 5 Wine Glasses!
February 5, 2024
An excellent read for anyone looking to live a more joyful life and who has an open mind. Filled with easy to do, inexpensive suggestions to bring a more peaceful life into reality. That doesn't mean there will not be challenges, it means you have tools and choices on how you deal with those challenges. Clear, concise and she shares a number of examples from her own life and experiences to further clarify points. I very much enjoyed this read because it is a reminder, whatever your spiritual path, it is most effective when it is part of the everyday life experience and it does not need to be complicated or take hours - it takes intention, focus and a few minutes each day. Focus on gratitude because whatever the life circumstance, there is always something to be grateful for.
There a number of further reading suggestions at the back of the book. A number of the books I have already read as I find like this one, they contain a wealth of information about gardening, divination and many other subjects.
There a number of further reading suggestions at the back of the book. A number of the books I have already read as I find like this one, they contain a wealth of information about gardening, divination and many other subjects.
January 22, 2017
Not what I was expecting. A seemingly open-minded list of ideas. The sections about Nature are compelling. This felt more like an intermedate versus beginner's book as much was assumed as already known and understood by the reader.
February 5, 2017
Some really great ideas in here! I want to re-read this with a highlighter in hand!
August 29, 2017
Lots of common sense and quickie five minute rituals to pay attention to Spirit/Goddess/God. Pagan and Wiccan based.
May 3, 2019
Book Review: Everyday Witchcraft by Deborah Blake
[2015, Llewellyn Publishing, Metaphysical, 199 pages]
I want to kick off this post by saying that I’m a huge fan of Deborah Blake’s Witchcraft on a Shoestring: Practicing the Craft Without Breaking Your Budget [Also published by Llewellyn]. I’ve referenced that book many times over the last 8 or so years. At the time that I picked up that tome, I was a new mom and needed some ideas on how to supplement my Craft practice with some low-budget friendly ideas.
Fast forward to this year (2019) and I had a new need – I was looking for ways to deepen my Craft practice. As sometimes happens to Witches practicing for a number of years, I became stagnant with my work. I would find myself making the usual ritual plans for Sabbats and Esbats with the holidays coming and going with little more than a conscious thought from me (never mind actually carrying out my ritual plans). I even found myself missing Coven calls and basically skipping these holidays altogether. The main reason I joined an online Coven was to hold myself accountable to observing the Wheel of the Year! Well, needless to say, I needed a kick in the pants.
Which brings me to picking up Everyday Witchcraft– which did not disappoint. I seem to look up one of Deborah’s books every time I need a practical solution to a Craft problem, as she always come through for me. Everyday Witchcraftis a great book for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners who have become stuck, or just need a reminder of some essential ways to incorporate the magickal in the mundane. Like Witchcraft on a Shoestring, I know this is going to be a book I’ll reference again and again.
In this book, Deborah shares some quick ways that Witches can connect to their spiritual practice on a daily basis. She shares 5-minute rituals, easy ways to connect to the Lunar Cycle, the Elements and the Wheel of the Year, along with suggestions on how we can “walk our talk” as caretakers of this planet. In addition to Deborah’s own suggestions, other authors and Craft practitioners have contributed ideas to the book – one example is “Grounding with a Salt Doll” by Gail Wood (I’ve added this to my to-do list for month!).
Moving through Everyday Witchcraftwas a refreshing reminder that small actions like prayer, expressing gratitude, and taking a walk in the trees are incredibly magickal and just as fulfilling as completing an hour-long, complex Sabbat ritual (sometimes it’s even more rewarding when it’s all you can fit in during a crazy-busy week).
If you’re looking for strong yet simple ways to get a daily practice going, or ideas on how to marry your magickal and mundane sides, this book is a great reference.
***Side note – the author uses “Wiccan,” “Witch,” and “Pagan” almost interchangeably in Everyday Witchcraft. If you don’t identify with one of those terms, no worries – just know that she is still referring to YOU, dear reader, in whatever capacity the ideas/suggestions can support your practice. If the idea/suggestion isn’t for you (such as the passages on connecting to Deity if you’re an Atheist Witch), just take what you will from the section or skip it altogether. I really feel that just about every Metaphysical practitioner can get something wonderful from this book.
You can pick up Everyday Witchcraft directly from Llewellyn’s website, or on Amazon in e-book or paperback.
Brightest Blessings, -Cory Gunn, CCH
[2015, Llewellyn Publishing, Metaphysical, 199 pages]
I want to kick off this post by saying that I’m a huge fan of Deborah Blake’s Witchcraft on a Shoestring: Practicing the Craft Without Breaking Your Budget [Also published by Llewellyn]. I’ve referenced that book many times over the last 8 or so years. At the time that I picked up that tome, I was a new mom and needed some ideas on how to supplement my Craft practice with some low-budget friendly ideas.
Fast forward to this year (2019) and I had a new need – I was looking for ways to deepen my Craft practice. As sometimes happens to Witches practicing for a number of years, I became stagnant with my work. I would find myself making the usual ritual plans for Sabbats and Esbats with the holidays coming and going with little more than a conscious thought from me (never mind actually carrying out my ritual plans). I even found myself missing Coven calls and basically skipping these holidays altogether. The main reason I joined an online Coven was to hold myself accountable to observing the Wheel of the Year! Well, needless to say, I needed a kick in the pants.
Which brings me to picking up Everyday Witchcraft– which did not disappoint. I seem to look up one of Deborah’s books every time I need a practical solution to a Craft problem, as she always come through for me. Everyday Witchcraftis a great book for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners who have become stuck, or just need a reminder of some essential ways to incorporate the magickal in the mundane. Like Witchcraft on a Shoestring, I know this is going to be a book I’ll reference again and again.
In this book, Deborah shares some quick ways that Witches can connect to their spiritual practice on a daily basis. She shares 5-minute rituals, easy ways to connect to the Lunar Cycle, the Elements and the Wheel of the Year, along with suggestions on how we can “walk our talk” as caretakers of this planet. In addition to Deborah’s own suggestions, other authors and Craft practitioners have contributed ideas to the book – one example is “Grounding with a Salt Doll” by Gail Wood (I’ve added this to my to-do list for month!).
Moving through Everyday Witchcraftwas a refreshing reminder that small actions like prayer, expressing gratitude, and taking a walk in the trees are incredibly magickal and just as fulfilling as completing an hour-long, complex Sabbat ritual (sometimes it’s even more rewarding when it’s all you can fit in during a crazy-busy week).
If you’re looking for strong yet simple ways to get a daily practice going, or ideas on how to marry your magickal and mundane sides, this book is a great reference.
***Side note – the author uses “Wiccan,” “Witch,” and “Pagan” almost interchangeably in Everyday Witchcraft. If you don’t identify with one of those terms, no worries – just know that she is still referring to YOU, dear reader, in whatever capacity the ideas/suggestions can support your practice. If the idea/suggestion isn’t for you (such as the passages on connecting to Deity if you’re an Atheist Witch), just take what you will from the section or skip it altogether. I really feel that just about every Metaphysical practitioner can get something wonderful from this book.
You can pick up Everyday Witchcraft directly from Llewellyn’s website, or on Amazon in e-book or paperback.
Brightest Blessings, -Cory Gunn, CCH
September 27, 2023
"Współczesna czarownica" to poradnik dla osób, w których budzi się wiedźma i którzy chcą z tym coś zrobić, ale brakuje im podstawowej wiedzy oraz inspiracji. Dla tych, którzy mają przeświadczenie, że bycie czarownicą to skomplikowana i niezwykle czasochłonna sprawa. A przede wszystkim dla tych, którzy czują, że współczesny pęd uniemożliwia im wstęp na magiczną ścieżkę.
Autorka tej książki przekazuje swoje sposoby na łączenie życia codziennego z życiem czarownicy. O tym jak w zgiełku dnia odnaleźć okruchy czasu na magię.
Pierwsze rozdziały poświęcone zostały na podstawowe informacje o ścieżce czarownicy, wyjaśnione są tutaj niektóre z podstawowych pojęć i koncepcji.
Rozdział 5, chyba mój ulubiony, opowiada o kontakcie z naturą i pogaństwie. Kolejne odnoszą się do łączenia swojego magicznego świata z bliskimi, o zwierzętach i chowańcach, o roli Bogini oraz Boga w codziennym życiu. Bardzo też spodobał mi się rozdział o dbaniu o swój dom i miejsce oraz to, jakie podejście ma na ten temat autorka książki.
Na końcu znajduje się bardzo obszerna lista polecanych lektur - moim zdaniem to świetna sprawa, której często poszukują początkujące czarownice.
To naprawdę sympatyczny i praktyczny poradnik dla nowych w temacie, ale mogący być też inspiracją czy powrotem do korzeni dla osób doświadczonych. Wiedza jest tu przejrzyście ułożona, spisana przystępnym stylem i zachęcająca do zrobienia kroku w kierunku magii, nawet jeśli życie codzienne jest przytłaczające 🥰
Sama również to polecam 💗
Autorka tej książki przekazuje swoje sposoby na łączenie życia codziennego z życiem czarownicy. O tym jak w zgiełku dnia odnaleźć okruchy czasu na magię.
Pierwsze rozdziały poświęcone zostały na podstawowe informacje o ścieżce czarownicy, wyjaśnione są tutaj niektóre z podstawowych pojęć i koncepcji.
Rozdział 5, chyba mój ulubiony, opowiada o kontakcie z naturą i pogaństwie. Kolejne odnoszą się do łączenia swojego magicznego świata z bliskimi, o zwierzętach i chowańcach, o roli Bogini oraz Boga w codziennym życiu. Bardzo też spodobał mi się rozdział o dbaniu o swój dom i miejsce oraz to, jakie podejście ma na ten temat autorka książki.
Na końcu znajduje się bardzo obszerna lista polecanych lektur - moim zdaniem to świetna sprawa, której często poszukują początkujące czarownice.
To naprawdę sympatyczny i praktyczny poradnik dla nowych w temacie, ale mogący być też inspiracją czy powrotem do korzeni dla osób doświadczonych. Wiedza jest tu przejrzyście ułożona, spisana przystępnym stylem i zachęcająca do zrobienia kroku w kierunku magii, nawet jeśli życie codzienne jest przytłaczające 🥰
Sama również to polecam 💗
October 11, 2023
Not a fan and not because this was too beginner-level for me. Deborah Blake appears to believe all Wiccans to be privileged, white women. And while many actually ARE, her version of Wicca is very traditional god and goddess with no possibility that other genders and sexualities exist. And as others have mentioned, she also shows some closet racism and cultural appropriation that is not appreciated.
Her style wavers between writing as if she were writing for a ladies book club to a teen girls’ magazine, circa 1962. Using phrases like, “We like to imagine ourselves beachside, a fruity drink with an umbrella in hand, and a hunky cabana boy. Just me?” Ugh. There are several attempts at humor like that, but … she’s just not funny. She’s like someone’s out of touch Christian aunt that thinks she’s cool. In fact, her writing came across much more like a Christian book than one written for witches. It has “stuck in the early 1960s” slang and style.
I wanted to like this book, because her concept is sound, and some of her examples, while none are original, are apt. It’s just not for me. If you’re a privileged, white woman, stuck in the past and wanting to learn Wicca, this may be the book for you.
Her style wavers between writing as if she were writing for a ladies book club to a teen girls’ magazine, circa 1962. Using phrases like, “We like to imagine ourselves beachside, a fruity drink with an umbrella in hand, and a hunky cabana boy. Just me?” Ugh. There are several attempts at humor like that, but … she’s just not funny. She’s like someone’s out of touch Christian aunt that thinks she’s cool. In fact, her writing came across much more like a Christian book than one written for witches. It has “stuck in the early 1960s” slang and style.
I wanted to like this book, because her concept is sound, and some of her examples, while none are original, are apt. It’s just not for me. If you’re a privileged, white woman, stuck in the past and wanting to learn Wicca, this may be the book for you.
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