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The Witch's Book of Spellcraft: A Practical Guide to Connecting with the Magick of Candles, Crystals, Plants & Herbs
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Spellcraft Whether you desire love, money, luck, or protection, this book includes the techniques you need to manifest your will in the world. This fascinating collection of magick covers everything from moon energy and herbs to creative visualization and poppets. Learn how to write your own spells or practice some that are tried-and-true. This book includes nearly a hundred spells from the four authors, as well as contributing Witches such as Madame Pamita, Astrea Taylor, Thorn Mooney, and others. The Witch's Book of Spellcraft shares enchantments for spiritual cleansing, driving away enemies, bonding with your animal companion, and other specific needs. You will discover magickal uses for candles, crystals, knots, oils, incense, and much more. With expert advice on so many types of magick, this comprehensive guide is sure to become a well-loved part of your collection.
344 pages, Paperback
Published March 8, 2022
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March 6, 2022
The Witch’s Book of Spellcraft is a comprehensive guide for spells and anything that working one entails. After a short and cohesive introduction, the author (or rather authors, as this book is a collaborative work with Jason Mankey as a head writer) goes into the ethics of spellcraft and thus shines a light on the groundwork of witchcraft and what casting a spell is actually about.
I thoroughly enjoyed the structure of this book, as it was divided into categories that reflect the different kinds of spell magic you will encounter. First, we get a deep dive into certain items that will facilitate set intentions, such as crystals, essential oils or candles, before the respective next chapter focuses on the exact kind of spellcraft you can work with these magical properties. This way, you get the required background knowledge before reading about specific spells to help you with the kind of problem you’d need that spell for. Another aspect I enjoyed is that the spells start out rather easy and then build their way up to more advanced techniques. So while you don’t need to read this book chronologically, you will pick up a number of skills along the way if you do.
It's also quite easy to follow the writer’s thought process and I liked the explanatory nature of this guidebook, giving examples when needed and referring back to the history of witchcraft to point out the basics of what working in tune with the universe is like. The sections are a welcome length that aren’t too overwhelming while still providing you with vast knowledge of everything that’s important. I also liked the appendixes which made it easy to find spells and I enjoyed that the authors have provided us with additional resources at the end of this book.
One of my favorite things about this book, however, are the illustrations and visualizations that support the written text. Personally, I would have liked there to be even more of those, as for a topic like witchcraft, there is always room to illustrate more and switch it up a little. With so many guides on witchcraft on the market, lots of them illustrated, a book focused mainly on text might seem daunting to some.
All in all, The Witch’s Book of Spellcraft isn’t a guidebook that reinvents the wheel, but it is a book that offers a comprehensive, cohesive introduction to spellcraft and everything it entails. An easy-to-follow writing style and a great structure make this book stand out amongst others and prove that it should not be missing from any witch’s library!
I received an eArc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a digital copy of this book.
I thoroughly enjoyed the structure of this book, as it was divided into categories that reflect the different kinds of spell magic you will encounter. First, we get a deep dive into certain items that will facilitate set intentions, such as crystals, essential oils or candles, before the respective next chapter focuses on the exact kind of spellcraft you can work with these magical properties. This way, you get the required background knowledge before reading about specific spells to help you with the kind of problem you’d need that spell for. Another aspect I enjoyed is that the spells start out rather easy and then build their way up to more advanced techniques. So while you don’t need to read this book chronologically, you will pick up a number of skills along the way if you do.
It's also quite easy to follow the writer’s thought process and I liked the explanatory nature of this guidebook, giving examples when needed and referring back to the history of witchcraft to point out the basics of what working in tune with the universe is like. The sections are a welcome length that aren’t too overwhelming while still providing you with vast knowledge of everything that’s important. I also liked the appendixes which made it easy to find spells and I enjoyed that the authors have provided us with additional resources at the end of this book.
One of my favorite things about this book, however, are the illustrations and visualizations that support the written text. Personally, I would have liked there to be even more of those, as for a topic like witchcraft, there is always room to illustrate more and switch it up a little. With so many guides on witchcraft on the market, lots of them illustrated, a book focused mainly on text might seem daunting to some.
All in all, The Witch’s Book of Spellcraft isn’t a guidebook that reinvents the wheel, but it is a book that offers a comprehensive, cohesive introduction to spellcraft and everything it entails. An easy-to-follow writing style and a great structure make this book stand out amongst others and prove that it should not be missing from any witch’s library!
I received an eArc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a digital copy of this book.
January 24, 2022
This is a great book about natural magic (indeed it is greater in page length also). There are many insights into occult techniques which will approve your practice and knowledge. Information is clear and in line with modern streams of occultism. It is written by group effort and that it shows (this time) in better quality of material. Of course that can cause that text is in few places unnecessarily wordy and even annoying. A wonderful book that deserves to be read by anyone interested in theory and practice of natural magic.
February 24, 2022
"Magick is not supernatural; it's simply how the universe works. Sometimes we can explain the magick, such as a seed becoming a seedling and rising up from the ground, but it's still magickal. Just because something can be explained doesn't make it any less magickal."
As someone who's had little to no contact to magick and spellcraft, this book really made me want to get more into it and try out some spel.ls on my own. Even for amateurs, this is very comprehensively written and, despite being a non-fiction book, reads as engagingly as a novel.
The authors discuss the basic rules of spellwork as well as getting into differend methods and tools such as candles, crystals, herbs or incense.
I'm pretty sure I'll buy this as a beginner's guide to start practicing myself.
As someone who's had little to no contact to magick and spellcraft, this book really made me want to get more into it and try out some spel.ls on my own. Even for amateurs, this is very comprehensively written and, despite being a non-fiction book, reads as engagingly as a novel.
The authors discuss the basic rules of spellwork as well as getting into differend methods and tools such as candles, crystals, herbs or incense.
I'm pretty sure I'll buy this as a beginner's guide to start practicing myself.
January 31, 2026
reviewing soon :))
July 21, 2022
Very detailed! Would not recommend unless you are highly interested in the subject. I would’ve liked more info about dirties and how, but otherwise fairly comprehensive, and well written.
August 29, 2026
The thing I enjoyed most about The Witch's Book of Spellcraft is that it never feels as though there is only one correct way to make magic.
Jason Mankey, Matt Cavalli, Amanda Lynn, Ari Mankey, and the various contributing witches bring different voices and methods into the same volume, which gives the book a much more lived-in quality than a single-author manual can sometimes have. You get the sense that spellcraft is a shared art with recognizable principles but enormous room for individual expression.
That becomes especially clear because the book covers so many different magical technologies. Candles, crystals, herbs, oils, incense, knots, poppets, lunar energy, visualization, cleansing, protection, prosperity, love, and other forms of practical magic all appear, but they are not forced into one rigid system.
Instead, you begin noticing recurring mechanics underneath the different approaches.
A spell needs a clearly defined goal. Symbols and materials should reinforce that goal, attention has to be directed somewhere, and the practitioner has to understand what each part of the working is contributing rather than simply assembling ingredients from a correspondence list.
That is where the book becomes more useful than a collection of nearly a hundred spells.
The section on creating your own spellwork encourages the reader to recognize those underlying principles and begin making choices independently. Several reviewers specifically praise this balance between ready-made spells and enough explanation to personalize or construct your own workings.
I also liked encountering different practitioners within the same book because it demonstrates something important about Witchcraft. Two competent witches can approach the same magical problem differently and both produce meaningful work.
One person may naturally reach for candles, another for herbs, another for spirit work, another for knots, and another for a carefully constructed visualization. Those differences do not necessarily indicate disagreement because they can simply reflect different magical languages.
That makes the book particularly useful after the absolute beginner stage.
Someone new can follow the instructions and learn individual techniques, while someone with more experience can pay attention to how each contributor thinks. A Goodreads reviewer who already had experience in Witchcraft and Wicca specifically praised the multiple perspectives for bringing fresh approaches to familiar rites and practices.
The breadth also makes this a good book for discovering which forms of spellcraft actually resonate with you.
You may begin assuming that you are primarily interested in crystal magic and discover that knot magic feels far more natural. You may pick up the book for candle spells and end up becoming fascinated by oils, incense, or poppets.
That process of preference matters because developing as a practitioner eventually involves learning your own magical instincts.
The Witch's Book of Spellcraft gives readers plenty of techniques to experiment with while resisting the idea that everyone has to become the same kind of witch. It offers structure without uniformity and tradition without shutting down creativity.
I came away seeing the book almost as a conversation among practitioners about how spells can be built.
The specific spells are useful, but watching different witches solve magical problems in different ways is even more valuable. It reminds the reader that spellcraft is something learned through examples, refined through experience, and eventually shaped into a practice that sounds unmistakably like your own.
Jason Mankey, Matt Cavalli, Amanda Lynn, Ari Mankey, and the various contributing witches bring different voices and methods into the same volume, which gives the book a much more lived-in quality than a single-author manual can sometimes have. You get the sense that spellcraft is a shared art with recognizable principles but enormous room for individual expression.
That becomes especially clear because the book covers so many different magical technologies. Candles, crystals, herbs, oils, incense, knots, poppets, lunar energy, visualization, cleansing, protection, prosperity, love, and other forms of practical magic all appear, but they are not forced into one rigid system.
Instead, you begin noticing recurring mechanics underneath the different approaches.
A spell needs a clearly defined goal. Symbols and materials should reinforce that goal, attention has to be directed somewhere, and the practitioner has to understand what each part of the working is contributing rather than simply assembling ingredients from a correspondence list.
That is where the book becomes more useful than a collection of nearly a hundred spells.
The section on creating your own spellwork encourages the reader to recognize those underlying principles and begin making choices independently. Several reviewers specifically praise this balance between ready-made spells and enough explanation to personalize or construct your own workings.
I also liked encountering different practitioners within the same book because it demonstrates something important about Witchcraft. Two competent witches can approach the same magical problem differently and both produce meaningful work.
One person may naturally reach for candles, another for herbs, another for spirit work, another for knots, and another for a carefully constructed visualization. Those differences do not necessarily indicate disagreement because they can simply reflect different magical languages.
That makes the book particularly useful after the absolute beginner stage.
Someone new can follow the instructions and learn individual techniques, while someone with more experience can pay attention to how each contributor thinks. A Goodreads reviewer who already had experience in Witchcraft and Wicca specifically praised the multiple perspectives for bringing fresh approaches to familiar rites and practices.
The breadth also makes this a good book for discovering which forms of spellcraft actually resonate with you.
You may begin assuming that you are primarily interested in crystal magic and discover that knot magic feels far more natural. You may pick up the book for candle spells and end up becoming fascinated by oils, incense, or poppets.
That process of preference matters because developing as a practitioner eventually involves learning your own magical instincts.
The Witch's Book of Spellcraft gives readers plenty of techniques to experiment with while resisting the idea that everyone has to become the same kind of witch. It offers structure without uniformity and tradition without shutting down creativity.
I came away seeing the book almost as a conversation among practitioners about how spells can be built.
The specific spells are useful, but watching different witches solve magical problems in different ways is even more valuable. It reminds the reader that spellcraft is something learned through examples, refined through experience, and eventually shaped into a practice that sounds unmistakably like your own.
February 17, 2022
This was a really good book. I really liked how the introductory chapters were written and how they built on each other to lead to the main subject of the book. Also, having read my fair share of witchy books, mostly geared towards beginners, I felt like this book had many new ideas that I’d never read before and others that I had, but were better explained, and that’s what really made it worth the while for me. I also thought this book was quite long, in a good way, and thorough. It had tons of spells and rituals, and they were very varied. I’m confident that it has something for everyone. It just really felt like quality work. Overall, I really enjoyed it and, once it comes out, I’ll definitely be picking up a physical copy to add to my own library.
I received an eArc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received an eArc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
January 29, 2022
**Thanks for the ARC! All opinions are my own.**
3.5-4 stars. Easy to follow and in biographical format.
This book includes the workings of the primary author and co-authors. It provides biographical perspective into the authors' experiences with different groups, workings, and items. For example, the authors cover uses of candles and their varying colors, herbs and their historical uses, crystals, and more.
This is a good starting book for beginners and is clear and easy to read.
3.5-4 stars. Easy to follow and in biographical format.
This book includes the workings of the primary author and co-authors. It provides biographical perspective into the authors' experiences with different groups, workings, and items. For example, the authors cover uses of candles and their varying colors, herbs and their historical uses, crystals, and more.
This is a good starting book for beginners and is clear and easy to read.
February 1, 2022
The thing I liked best about this book is that the author reminds you of the tenets of the craft, though some may not care to harm none or fear the repercussions of what they send out into the world. But having said that, and having warned the reader, he then gets into the actual practice of the craft and includes input from other contributors. If you’re curious about spellcrafting or are a new witch, this book is for you!
March 9, 2022
This book is all inclusive as far as unique spells and earth magic included. You can learn about hair magic and a collection of other magicks as well. I thought this book was amazing. It was easy to follow and understand. I certainly loved the fact that there are a huge amount of spells in this book to learn. It is just a magnificent guide that is perfect from the beginner to the novice and everyone in between. I most definitely recommend this book.
March 26, 2022
I like a witchcraft book that is well-rounded, down to earth and hits hard from the beginning with that magical knowledge. And this book fits the bill...1000%. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this book. An excellent read!! I read this book via NetGalley in en exchange for my honest opinion.
March 9, 2022
An excellent book, comprehensive and informative.
I liked the style of writing, how the book is organised and easy to follow.
An excellent job, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
I liked the style of writing, how the book is organised and easy to follow.
An excellent job, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
June 4, 2023
An excellent resource for those that have some experience in Magick work already, whether it be standard witchcraft or Wicca. Having insights from multiple people in multiple communities provides a lot of fresh takes on familiar rites and practices. Hard-pressed to find a bad chapter in this book!
August 2, 2022
Really loved this book. I found it fresh and insightful. Full of different spells. A bunch of authors which is nice to get different perspectives! Would recommend!
October 23, 2023
Thank you NetGalley for the eARC . I liked the book so much I went out and bought a copy. So easy to understand and follow along with. I think this is my new favorite book
March 9, 2024
A good overview of spellwork.
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