The Witch of the Forest's Guide to Earth Magick: Ground yourself with magick. Connect with the seasons in your life & in nature

by Lindsay Squire, Viki Lester (Illustrator)

Learn the secrets of The Witch of the Forest in this stunning follow-up to Natural Magick , and channel the elemental forces which are all around you to master the practice of earth magick.
 
Earth magick is all about understanding the elements which govern the world around us , connecting with the Earth and using its powers to thrive. From using the four elements – fire, air, water and earth – in spells, to learning about the powers of crystals and mastering the art of divination, this book will teach you everything you know about this ancient form of magick.

Discover how to use simple witchcraft to boost your wellbeing , keep yourself grounded in the 21st century, and connect to your own natural ‘seasons’ in your life as well as in your craft.

Perfect for budding beginners new to the spellbinding world of witchcraft, learn ... and more!

Suitable for every type of witch and witchling – including those practicing in the broom closet –  this book also includes a runes board  on the back of the jacket that you can remove to help answer all your questions.

The Earth is bursting with magickal energies and lessons to be learnt, and connecting with these can help your relationship with yourself, the people around you, and the natural world, blossom. Discover how to use witchcraft to  connect more deeply with yourself, and and learn from the Earth how to bloom and thrive at your own pace!

The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to… series are a collection of guides to different areas of witchcraft, focusing on the relationship between magic, the natural world and the self. Each book discusses completely different elements of the natural world, and  Earth Magick  is full of techniques not mentioned in  Natural Magick .

Genres: Witchcraft, Nonfiction, Magic, Magick, Spirituality, Nature, Ebooks

176 pages, Paperback

Published April 12, 2022

Reviews

[Natalie all_books_great_and_small · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Earth Magic is an absolute gem of a book! I've always had a fascination with witchcraft and this book is one of the best I've read so far! The information is concise, easy to follow and covers everything you can think of!
I loved how this was divided into seasons too and loved the grimoire pages so much! The illustrations add depth and creativity to the book and we're a beautiful accompaniment. This is perfect for newbies and more experienced practitioners and would make a perfect and beautiful book for any bookshelf and collection.
I really really want to get a physical copy of this book!

[Kelly_Reads_Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. The author was clear and concise in her explanations of witchcraft for us newbies and she made it simple to understand and follow.
I will definitely be purchasing this book!

[Mandy Bookstagram · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love books about the occult and witchcraft, so I was excited to add Earth Magick to my collection of magical books. The cover is stunning and I love the art style-–it just makes me want to read it and display it. And it is as beautiful inside as it is out: the book is filled with gorgeous illustrations, diagrams, and charts that inspire and inform your practice.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about witchcraft, Earth Magick is the ultimate book for witches of any level. It is a perfect read for novice and advanced practitioners of the craft; I think everyone could learn something from this book, because it is extremely informative and easy to understand. It is a practical and comprehensive guide that helps to keep you inspired and connected to your spirituality.

This book covers ritual basics, the elements, the seasons, healing crystals, divination techniques, shadow work, energy balancing and more. Each section is packed full of easy to understand text and is paired with beautiful visualizations, breaking down the information and making it all super easy to understand and put into practice.

I appreciate the focus that is placed on purpose and staying present in the current moment. This book really encourages you to explore your practice and embrace your magical strengths. There are meditations and mantras that I can use for my craft. There are recipes for teas, baths, and protection spells. Also, meanings of tarot cards and healing crystals are spelled out, which are great for quick reference. Overall, this book offers a good introduction into witchcraft and helps teach you practices that will help to reconnect to mind, body, and spirit.

What I loved about this is that it touches on so many different elements of the craft, rather than focusing on any one practice or religion. This means that the book can be adapted to any belief or practice or belief system, and can really be fitted for your own individual path.

It would be a great gift paired with a deck of tarot cards, a cute teacup and some tea, or a pouch of healing crystals!

You can also follow author Lindsay Squire’s popular instagram account @thewitchoftheforest and illustrator Viki Lester’s @forensicsandflowers for daily content from these two queens!

Thank you to Quarto Publishing for sending me a free Advanced Reading Copy (ARC) of this title. All opinions are my own.

[McKenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an eARC of this book, however, all thoughts an opinions are my own.

This would be an excellent primer for any baby witches. It doesn't necessarily have a lot of completely unique information, but it presents it in such a beautiful and accessible way that it would be great for beginners. It divides everything neatly into sections ranging from the elements to periods of the year, with ideas for spells and rituals along the way. I especially loved the pictures that went along with the spice and flowers grimoires. There is a lot of fun stuff in here, however, I would have thought it would have been solidly earth magick based on the title, but this is more for general use. That being said, if you are looking for a way to dip your toe into witchcraft this would be a great start.

[Yivrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Witch od the Forest Magia Ziemii autorstwa Lindsay Squire wydane przez Wydawnictwo Publicat
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Magia Ziemi to przepięknie wydana książka wypełniona współczesną magią naturalną. Już będę abstrachował od tego czy ktoś w to wierzy czy nie - to sprawa osobista, ale trzeba przyznać że autorka podeszła do sprawy bardzo rzetelnie i przedstawiła nam tylko wiedzę, która w żadnym miejscu nie będzie przynosić dla nas fizycznych niekorzyści. W dodatku p. Squire w żadnym momencie książki niczego nam nie narzuca i podkreśla za każdym razem, że możemy skorzystać z tego z czego chcemy i co intuicyjnie nam się podoba albo uważamy za pomocne/przydatne.

Podejście do magii naturalnej jest wieloaspektowy gdzie każdy może znaleźć coś dla siebie - karty tarota, medytacja, wróżenie, zioła i kwiaty lub minerały, a także magia pór roku. O ile tarota do mnie nie przemawia, tak rozdział o minerałach czytało mi się z ogromną przyjemnością!

Magia Ziemi cechuje się śliczną oprawą graficzną i wyszczególnieniem najważniejszych informacji. Często w podobnych tytułach przytłacza mnie poziom szczegółowości opisanych zjawisk. Pani Squire oszczędziła nam tego prezentując świetną pigułkę + strony z rysunkami i streszczeniem danego podrozdziału. Czyni to pozycję znacznie przyjemniejszą i przydatniejszą w odbiorze przez "szarego" początkującego czarownika.

Ja do Magii Ziemi będę wracał z wielką przyjemnością przeglądając najwazniejsze informacje. Magia, która nie szkodzi, a może pomóc to niezwykle urozmaicenie codzienności i dlaczego by nie spróbować? Koniecznie będę też wypatrywał innych książek autorki - o tarocie i astrologii. Jestem ciekaw, co odkryje po tych pozycjach! A tymczasem będę polecał tę książkę wszystkim zainteresowanych. Każdy intuicyjnie powinien móc stwierdzić czy jest to temat, który jego fascynuje!

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Earth Magick is a great book for beginners to the Craft. It's beautifully illustrated and easy to follow.
The book covers lots of topics and I found myself saving some of the graphics to refer to later.
A beautiful book for the beginner Witch!

[Monica Haak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interessant, kleurrijk, aantrekkelijk
Goed uitgelegd, wel wat beperkt nog
Maar goed, wel passend bij earth witch vibes

[Kimiy ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

first of all this book has such beautiful colorful illustrations. i like how it explains everything witch such as the laws, casting the circle, calling to the elements, and how to close. often books explain how to start but not to close. there are different spells in regards to using the different elements. the different flowers & herbs are also mentioned. metal properties & uses of pepper/salt. i’ve been fascinated with witchcraft since i was young so i was very happy to receive an arc to read. the book is informative and can be used as a great reference for beginners.

[Shelby *trains flying monkeys* · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is gorgeous and would be great for a beginner wanting to learn more.

Booksource: Netgalley in exchange for review

[Ashley (Red-Haired Ash Reads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading Lindsay’s previous book Natural Magick, I knew I wanted to read this one. This was a beautifully illustrated, informative, and easy to follow book about utilizing earth magick for your craft.

This book covers casting a circle and ritual basics, the four elements, the four seasons, earth magick, crystals, divination, empath care, and shadow work. Each section is broken down into manageable chunks so it never feels overwhelming, which will be great for beginners, or those trying to get back into their craft. Also, the illustrations in each section are beautiful and I love the quick reference illustrations.

I found the section about shadow work to be very helpful because it is a bit daunting, but she easily breaks it down and provides simple, but very helpful, exercises and journal prompts to get you started. If you are wanting to start dipping your toe into shadow work but don’t up to a whole book on it yet, I suggest picking this book up and trying out the simple suggestions she provides in that chapter.

Overall, this was a very informative and beautifully illustrated book. While I am not a beginner, I am struggling to get back into my craft so this book, and her previous book, have been a very helpful start for me. I will definitely be buying a physical copy of this once it comes out.

*ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.*

You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.

[Lunka · Rating 5 out of 5]

„The Witch of the Forest. Magia ziemi” to książka Lindsay Squire wydana przez Wydawnictwo Publicat [współpraca reklamowa].

W całym swoim życiu miałam styczność z wieloma przepięknymi wizualnie książkami. Niekiedy były to książki ze współprac recenzenckich, niektóre widziałam u znajomych na półkach, niektóre mam na liście do kupienia i czekają na swoją kolej. „Magia ziemi” jest jedną z tych książek, które urzekają, jak tylko weźmie się je do ręki. Na uwagę zasługuje zarówno treść, jak i oprawa graficzna – ilustracje autorstwa Viki Lester pojawiające się na każdej stronie książki. Dodatkowo na wewnętrznej stronie ślicznej obwoluty znajdziemy świetny dodatek, czyli tablicę runiczną.

Co do treści książki – dowiemy się z niej, w jaki sposób poprzez czarostwo możemy poprawić jakość swojego życia, a także wzmocnić więź z ziemią w chaosie współczesnego świata. Autorka pomoże nam odnaleźć swój naturalny rytm i zsynchronizować go z cyklami natury. Nauczymy się wykorzystywać w zaklęciach i rytuałach potęgę czterech żywiołów, odnajdziemy informacje o właściwościach ziół i kryształów. Autorka opisuje wszystko, co powinniśmy wiedzieć o czarostwie na podstawowym poziomie.

W książce znajdziemy przydatne informacje dla osób zainteresowanych czarostwem na każdym etapie zaawansowania. Możemy przyswoić nową wiedzę lub ją sobie ponownie uporządkować, aby umocnić poczucie więzi z własnym czarostwem. Poczytamy o takich tematach jak podstawy uprawiania magii, narzędzia wróżbiarskie, metody wyznaczania kręgu, podstawy rytuałów, czerpanie energii z mocy pór roku i żywiołów (skorelowanie praktyk z porami roku względem Koła Roku, cyklu ośmiu sabatów). Dodatkowo autorka przekazuje nam tajniki pracy z cieniem, umożliwiające rozwój i transformację.

Podobała mi się świadomość autorki i podejście, że nie wszystko, co jest w książce opisane, musi być odpowiednie akurat dla nas. Lindsay Squire przekazuje nam zbiór wiedzy z informacją, że to my musimy zadecydować, jakie praktyki są dla nas odpowiednie i które chcemy włączyć do swoich działań. Autorka skupia się również na opiece pozaklęciowej, czyli na zatroszczeniu się o siebie po odbyciu praktyk w myśl odzyskiwania równowagi wewnętrznej.

Oprócz teorii, w książce znajduje się wiele przykładów praktyk, zarówno jeśli chodzi o zaklęcia i rytuały, jak i wykonywanie przedmiotów potrzebnych nam na wyznaczonej drodze. Przykładowo, przy opisie każdego rodzaju magii żywiołów, autorka przekazuje nam, jak wykonać opisywane narzędzia i składniki. Tym sposobem pozyskujemy informację, jak stworzyć saszetkę z zaklęciem przyciągającym bogactwo (magia ziemi), słoik z zaklęciem na komunikację (magia powietrza), zaklęcie oczyszczające płomieniem świecy (magia ognia) lub jak przygotować rytualną kąpiel na wzmocnienie intuicji (magia wody). To samo tyczy się pór roku – autorka opisuje magię jesieni, zimy, wiosny oraz lata i przedstawia nam, jak możemy dostroić się do rytmu natury, wykonując proste czynności budujące zestrajanie.

W książce znajduje się również rozdział poświęcony magii matki ziemi, w którym znajdziemy encyklopedię ziół i przypraw oraz kwiatów, rozpiskę ziół, kwiatów i przypraw względem intencji ukierunkowaną na odpowiedni dobór roślin do planowanych magicznych działań, a także horoskop drzewny. W dalszej części książki czeka na nas opis właściwości kryształów, tajniki wróżbiarstwa, czytelnie i przejrzyście opisane runy, rozdział poświęcony empatycznym zdolnościom, pracy z cieniem oraz technikom równoważenia energii. Wszystko to, co stara się nam przekazać autorka, jest jasne i klarowne, tworzące przejrzysty i piękny wizualnie zbiór podstaw praktyk magicznych.

Jeśli interesuje Was szeroko pojęty klimat witchy, albo chcecie poznać podstawy, to sięgnijcie po „Magię ziemi”.

Za egzemplarz dziękuję Wydawnictwu Publicat.

[Lena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nie da się ukryć, że do tej książki wzrok najpierw przyciąga jej piękna szata graficzna. Zaczynając od niezwykłej obwoluty, która skrywa w środku sekret (tablica runiczna), poprzez liczne lustracje i barwne strony, cała książka stanowi ucztę dla oczu.
Lindsay Squire, którą możecie kojarzyć choćby jako autorkę The Witch of the Forest. Magia naturalna tym razem skupia się na magii ziemi i jej aspektach. Chociaż sama pisze, że porzuciła wicce i czarostwo klasyczne na rzecz czarostwa eklektycznego ciężko nie zauważyć pozostałych po tym naleciałości, które przebijają w treści książki.
Jej eklektyzm z jednej strony bardzo do mnie przemawia, z drugiej zaś czasem brzmi dość nieodpowiedzialnie. Choć tak w Magii ziemi jak i w Magii naturalnej autorka poświęca wiele miejsca magicznemu bhp to momentami jest ono dość nieporadne i sprowadza się mniej więcej do „jak chcesz postawić krąg to postaw, a jak nie chcesz to nie stawiaj… ale lepiej coś tam zrób, żeby nie było przypału”, co uważam za raczej kiepski pomysł, nie zależnie od praktykowanej ścieżki.
Choć muszę przyznać, że do pewnego stopnia rozumiem jej podejście. Jako osoba wychowana w rodzinie katolickiej, długo siedząca w szafie na miotły i często nie czuję się komfortowo, kiedy ktoś patrzy czy wypytuje o to jak praktykuję magię.
Ale do rzeczy! Bo to nie psychoanaliza tylko recenzja :D Magia ziemi zawiera wiele przydatnych informacji i kilka koszmarków, nie stawia jej to jednak na pozycji książki złej. Wręcz przeciwnie oceniam ją jako 9/10, choć jej treść bardziej skierowana jest do osób początkujących niż do starych wyjadaczek. Podoba mi się naturalność działań proponowanych przez autorkę, a i ćwiczenia oraz zaklęcia, które proponuje na strona swojej książki wydają mi się kuszące. Słowniczki kamieni, ziół czy kwiatów również są ogromnym plusem, zwłaszcza dla tych, którzy w czarostwie stawiają swoje pierwsze kroki i lubią mieć dokładnie rozpisaną ściągawkę pod ręką.
Czy ja ją rekomenduję? Tak, polecam ją szczerze, bo wychodzę z założenia, że nawet jeśli nie zgadzamy się całkiem z tezami i pomysłami autorki, to warto czasem zapoznać się z innym spojrzeniem na daną dziedzinę i wyciągnąć z tego własne refleksje. I choć wiem, że ta książka będzie mieć tylu samo zachwyconych czytelników co oburzonych – bo jednych będzie przyciągał eklektyzm autorki zaś drugich absolutnie oburzał – dla mnie ta pozycja jest zwyczajnie oknem innej wiedźmy na ten sam świat.
Za egzemplarz recenzencki dziękuję Wydawnictwu Publicat

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[Laura Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about magic and things you need to know to perform it effectively. It covers witchcraft basics like spell and circle casting, then goes on to a detailed look at the four elements. The chapter on the four seasons was refreshing - instead of the usual rehashing of the Wheel of the Year, it looks at how we can work with the seasons to strengthen our magical practice.

The section on Earth magic is comprehensive but doesn’t overwhelm the reader with endless lists of correspondences. Instead, there is a look at herbs, flowers, salt, gums and resins, incense, metals and crystals, in enough depth that you feel you are sufficiently informed to be able to use them in your magic.

I enjoyed the chapter on divination as I am currently learning tarot (although the book does not mention tarot; it is too large a subject), and was particularly taken by the part on divination dice, which I shall be looking into further. The chapter on empaths was very detailed and informative and I took a lot of advice from it. There is also an in-depth section on shadow work which I have not come across before in other witchcraft books and which I found very useful.

A special mention goes to the beautiful illustrations in the book. They are full colour and each section of the book is accompanied by an illustrated summary, which is good for people who prefer visuals over blocks of text. Each herb, flower and crystal has its own illustration and this made the book stand out for me from other similar books. It is definitely a good reason to buy a hard copy of this book rather than the ebook.

Overall, this book is an excellent reference and guide to earth magic; it is not a one size fits all book, but rather accepts that everyone practices witchcraft in their own unique way and attempts to address these differences sensitively, while providing a guidebook to follow. Lindsay Squire does this brilliantly, and I would recommend this book to all witches, both beginners and more experienced.

With thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Leaping Hare for providing a review copy of this book. All opinions in this book are my own and the review is given freely.

[Chloé Wright-Blakeman · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️- A beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to witchcraft that is easy to understand and apply, regardless of your experience

Thankyou to Netgalley and Leaping Hare Press (The Quarto Group) for the DRC in exchange for an honest review.

Firstly, I have followed The Witch of the Forest on Instagram for about a year now and love her content so when I saw that I could request a DRC of this book I HAD to do it!

This book was extremely informative and easy to understand. I no longer consider myself new to witchcraft as i’ve read a fair few books and blog posts yet I still found that this book educated me and gave me a better understanding of the craft, making it perfect for beginners and more practiced witches alike!

What I loved about this was that it discussed Witchcraft as just that- a craft, not focusing on any one branch of it or any of the religious elements that Wicca and Paganism add. This means that the book can be adapted to any belief or practice system and truly be tailored to your own individual path. I would definitely recommend this to people who are unsure about witchcraft, are beginners or even those who have no understanding at all as it does a brilliant job of explaining things, giving examples and activities as well as educating the reader, giving them the choice to believe and use however much or little of the information as they would like.

My favourite section in the book was the Chapter on Empaths as this was incredibly informative and helpful to me on a personal level. As an Empath myself I’ve often searched for more information and practical advice but struggled to find what I was looking for which this book provided in an applicable way!

I had to add that the colours and illustrations in this book are gorgeous- reading it on my kobo in black and white didn’t do the full colour version justice! Overall a fantastic read that I would recommend!

[Britney · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who has always felt most comfortable in the forest, with nature, I connected with the author from the beginning. It's a wonderful book to start putting down the foundations in your own craft. The book is well organized and the beautiful illustrations are perfect for those who are more of a visual learner.

I loved the breakdown of the elements and then following them up with how to connect to each season. I personally feel that the seasons are the baby steps to connecting and building your craft. Lindsay Squire also connects everything to the zodiac and it adds just that little extra of connection.

Did I mention there is an entire section on herbs, spices, and flowers? Perfect for those gardeners who are looking to add a selection of herbs to accompany their spell-work and apothecary. I love how the author introduces us to 4 herbs/flowers visually and then provides us information. She then continues with 4 more, and so on. It helps the reader to not feel overwhelmed.

Overall, I definitely recommend this book to add to your witch collection. It has a great foundation and touches on a little bit of everything from ethics and crystals to empath care and shadow work.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group –Leaping Hare and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

[bresinabook · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was sent a copy of this book for review curtesy of NetGalley!

I really enjoyed this book! It is a wonderful book for beginners. The layout of the book is concise and conducive to learning and retaining the information presented. The illustrations are adorable and helpful for visual learners.

The author states in the book that she previously practiced Wicca, and you can certainly see this come through in the book. This is not a bad thing however, especially because she makes the reader aware of when the practices that she is referring to are Wiccan in nature. The author stresses the importance of finding what works for you in your practice, which I find very comforting in a witchcraft book. There is no one way to do something and the author makes sure you know that.

I found myself taking screenshots of her spell suggestions to use later, and her short lists of common herbs/crystals/associations is very helpful for beginners. She also explains the importance of energy work and grounding yourself in a very easy way, which is nice because that concept was so difficult for me to grasp when I was just starting out.

This is a great book for beginners and seasoned witches alike. It teaches the basics very well and would be a great book to have at your disposal!

[Aimilia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kodus to the illistrator of this book, Viki Lester - the look of it drew me instantly and the stunning visuals continue throughout the book making it a very easy and pleasurable read. I read this in ebook format which took away slightly from the visual effect but I will be looking to get this once the print copy have been published.

The reason I tend not to read books on this topic is because I generally find that they can have a bit of a "negative energy" but Lindsay Squire has written this in such a positive tone which is in my opinion key to a book like this.

As someone who does not practice craft but has a keen interest in natural cycles, season and forces, this book is a comprenhesive guide, including infromation on common practices such as breathing exercises and medidations.

Looking forward to getting my hands on a physical copy of this book.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Net Galley for providing a free ebook ARC of this title in exchange for my review.

[Emma ❤ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐s, rounded down to 3.

This is an introductory book, but I was very impressed with the broad range of topics Squire went over. Normally when I see introductory Witchcraft books, they focus on the one aspect that they put in the title, and almost nothing more. This is completely fair, as they provide the information promised. But what was different about Squire's book is that it not only gave ideas and tools to practice Earth magic, but also provided a way to implement these things into practices such as Shadowwork and Emotion Balancing. Praise for that, as these are essential, but sometimes difficult, parts of Witchcraft.

That being said, there was still a lot of fluff and a lot of repetition. Some of the pages felt like they definitely did not need to be as long as they were. The grammar and spelling checks on this book seemed very lax, as I found many mistakes that were quite distracting.

Overall, a solid introductory book.

[k2148 · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Earth Magick. By Lindsay Squire, Illustrator: Viki Lester. 2022. Leaping Hare Press (ARC eBook).

Squire’s guide covers a lot of information; from the magic power of: elements, seasons, crystals, herbs, etc.; to the arts of divination and shadow work. I found the former to resonate more with me, as I believe there are healing energies in nature and food, but I probably won’t try out the symbolic spells and rituals laid out in the book. That said, this is interesting information that works well for both a complete reading of the work, or for quick references. The illustrations are very helpful as well. An index and Further Reading section is included.

*Leaping Hare Press ARC via NetGalley

[Nex Juice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book from start to finish! I am brand new to the world of magick and witchcraft, and I'm so glad I started here. This book not only has beautiful artwork throughout, but it's jam packed with information for those who are brand new to the world of magick. From opening and closing a circle, calling on the elements, to extensive information on the various uses and powers of crystals, herbs, etc, I can't overstate how valuable this book was for me and my practice! I learned a bunch of different spells and have already started to see the results of them. I strongly recommend this book for anyone interested in magick or witchcraft. You will not be disappointed!

You can check out my Youtube book review at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTIPQ...

[theo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Despite not being a beginner myself, I quite enjoyed reading this book. In my opinion, it's always good to cover all your bases and go back to the beginning to freshen up a thing or two which this book is perfect for. Everything is very easy to understand so I would definitely recommend this to absolute beginners. The gorgeous illustrations are probably my favourite thing about this book since they make all the information a lot more comprehensible.

[Beca ☾ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

While this book did not provide a lot of new or unique information, the information that was provided was presented well, and would be good for beginners. I did find the part about the Celtic Tree Zodiac to be interesting, as I did not have much knowledge of this. The illustrations are beautiful, and I enjoyed the structure of the book. Some spells and ritual suggestions are made for the varying elements and seasons which was a nice touch. Overall this would be a great addition to any collection.

[Faith Tydings · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love these small, simple books that help you to connect with yourself and the world around you. This one was especially fun because it described the different seasons and the best ways to care for yourself during those seasons. There are fun recipes as well as journal prompts and different ways to connect to yourself and those around you. And, there are many options, if you don't feel comfortable or knowledgeable in some aspects, you can try others that get you to the same place. Very informative, brightly illustrated, and easy to read and understand.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really great, easy to read guide and reference book for those who use nature in their magick. It includes so many useful illustrations of flowers, plants, and herbs for those who regularly use it in their practice (especially if you are looking for those you haven't seen in person before) as well as how to use them. It really helped me when I was looking for spells and jars, as well as collecting when I went out in nature. It also includes quick knowledge on divination practices where you could use these items. I've used this book regularly this year.

[em · Rating 4 out of 5]

**Thank you for the ARC!! All opinions are completely my own.**

This is a well-written and informative guide for beginners and experts alike. I appreciated how the author weaved in personal tales and experiences. I also thought the herbs instructive guide and seasonal guide was easy to understand. The visual design of the book is incredibly engaging, colorful, and beautiful. This book is perfect for practical use and exploration.

[Abby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book and I’m so glad I picked it up. I love the authors mentorship-like tone of a kind “big sister”. It’s very hard to find books with advice like, “this is what I do but try something new and find what resonates!”. It gives you a great starting point while also encouraging you to do your own research and find your own path on your journey in the craft. I highly recommend it for other beginners like myself!

[Krystina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given an ARC by NetGalley in return for my honest opinions.

First off, I really liked the layout and illustrations in this book, they're a little bit folksy I feel they fit well.
The author has written a very thorough "How-to", and each section is very easy to follow. Defiantly a good place to start if you are interested in earth magick.

[Ms. Woc Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

I borrowed this from the library to do some research into Earth based magic and it definitely had some helpful tidbits. I liked the section where it explained different herbs and their uses. I did assume it would focus on strictly Earth magic though and it touches on water magic and other forms. I did like the way it explained different concepts and it helped aid in my research.

[Vainilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read it in Spanish. It's a nice book to introduce yourself to Magick and understand a little bit about each practice. However, it can be a bit shallow for those who already know a bit about the subject. What I liked the most are the illustrations and the part about the four elements.

[Evelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have had this book, for a while. I used it as a reference. Then I decided to sit and read it through. So glad I did, it gave me so much insight and was very well written.

I will use it even more as a reference.