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The Witch's Journal: Charms, Spells, Potions and Enchantments
Wiccan Philosophy.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2009
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October 31, 2019
I loved this book! Really entertaining and interesting when you take the time to read through all of it. Great for new witches or just anyone wanting something a little different from the normal everyday novel.
March 19, 2010
A good introduction into witchcraft. It has a vague Wiccan twist, but the Wiccan comments are kept to a minimum enough to make this book on basic witchcraft and not Wicca - thank the Goddess. The layout and images used in the book was very well done, adding to the reading enjoyment. I would consider this a nice and short reference book.
July 17, 2022
Questo manuale mi ha lasciato un po' perplesso: seppure non smaccatamente Wicca, quantomeno negli intenti, di fatto i riferimenti sono svariati; contiene varie nozioni che potrebbero risultare utili a un neofita, ma a mio parere c'è un po' troppa leggerezza nell'approcciarsi a determinati concetti. Mi riferisco ad esempio agli incantesimi per trovare parcheggio, o per perdere peso, o all'invito a usare erbe varie da ingerire o portare a contatto con la pelle, senza perdere troppo tempo ad avvertire l'eventuale neofita di utilizzare tutte le cautele del caso. Dulcis in fundo, il suggerimento di costruire candele fai da te usando blocchi di paraffina... Insomma, bene ma non benissimo.
July 31, 2012
It is a great shortcut book to find something out quick
January 22, 2019
I am converting myself into a witch and this book was extremely helpful and told me everything I needed to know! Hoorah!
July 15, 2019
Actual rating: 3.5 / 5 stars.
A lovely basic book (like a book of shadows) to teach you all the things you would want to know when it comes to witchcraft practices, such as tools (healing crystals, colour magic etc) spells, planetary magic and more.
It's like a brief, factual guide giving you the necessary head start to look further and learn more generally, as well as sparking an interest in a particular field. I like the little extra detailed information it gave you in regards to tarrot reading. I also like the numerology section which I'm shocked to say because numbers are not my forte but this I understood and found fascinating.
Being specifically interested in mythology, I loved learning about different deities you can find in various cultures, such as Norse, Egyptian etc. I knew a lot of these already but it's always nice to have the basics in one place.
I do find that it does linger a lot on the deities though, which is something I don't typically believe in or worship in that aspect (despite being fascianted with the actual mythological lore of gods and goddesses). It was difficult to see past this as, especially when it came to the section on spells (got to say I do like the explanation of the spells), it would heavily use phrases such as inviting a goddess in to grant you a power, etc. I personally believe in the power of the universe, energy, yourself, etc so putting it into a being like a goddess and reading about that a lot was something that was only very mildly irritating... no... irritating isn't even the word, but perhaps, unnatural for me.
Overall, as it gathers all the basics in a generalised BoS vibe, and is aesthetically stunning, I would say its great for beginners or those intrigued about the practice and wanting to know a bit more. It would have been nice to have a closing statement wrapping everything up, but regardless of that, it is still a handy book to flip back to for quick reference.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
A lovely basic book (like a book of shadows) to teach you all the things you would want to know when it comes to witchcraft practices, such as tools (healing crystals, colour magic etc) spells, planetary magic and more.
It's like a brief, factual guide giving you the necessary head start to look further and learn more generally, as well as sparking an interest in a particular field. I like the little extra detailed information it gave you in regards to tarrot reading. I also like the numerology section which I'm shocked to say because numbers are not my forte but this I understood and found fascinating.
Being specifically interested in mythology, I loved learning about different deities you can find in various cultures, such as Norse, Egyptian etc. I knew a lot of these already but it's always nice to have the basics in one place.
I do find that it does linger a lot on the deities though, which is something I don't typically believe in or worship in that aspect (despite being fascianted with the actual mythological lore of gods and goddesses). It was difficult to see past this as, especially when it came to the section on spells (got to say I do like the explanation of the spells), it would heavily use phrases such as inviting a goddess in to grant you a power, etc. I personally believe in the power of the universe, energy, yourself, etc so putting it into a being like a goddess and reading about that a lot was something that was only very mildly irritating... no... irritating isn't even the word, but perhaps, unnatural for me.
Overall, as it gathers all the basics in a generalised BoS vibe, and is aesthetically stunning, I would say its great for beginners or those intrigued about the practice and wanting to know a bit more. It would have been nice to have a closing statement wrapping everything up, but regardless of that, it is still a handy book to flip back to for quick reference.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
May 26, 2015
This book, unfortunately was quite a disappointment. The themes it often dipped into were just too strange and way too far-fetched even for a book of this subject. However, I'm still giving three stars because of the books' great design and some of the more informative chapters.
September 23, 2012
Very informative for beginners, great as a reference book every now and then.
October 24, 2017
Felt like it had a lot of useful tips and information.
February 7, 2024
This is a great intro book, although at times it felt too simplified, and in other sections too detailed.
July 7, 2019
This was very detailed and covered so much stuff. It was easy to follow, with helpful illustrations and useful section division. Some fab info in here for anyone wanting to learn about, or someone new to Wicca
January 24, 2021
Really interesting book for new starters to the craft. Has some elements I have not seen in previous books with inclusion off different deities and, beginning spells. If your looking for a reference book with more of an artistic twist with colourful pages and imagery this book 100% does that. It’s definitely easy to read and understand yet each page is very inviting ascetically pretty.
September 27, 2016
Beautiful design, very basic information. I was not expecting something more accurate, it does its job of describing the basics of the subject, but in my opinion the practical spells section feels a bit shallow not having a strong theorical foundation, but I think the intention of publishing a book about witchcraft without concentrating on Wicca so that people from every creed can practice is good, even if I am really near to Wicca myself.
Maybe I would have given more space to the description of the various gods from different cultures because I find really hard to reduce each one of them to a bunch of attributes, but I understand that not everybody, expecially a starter, is interested in deeper themes of this kind.
An overall pleasant read to refresh your memory.
Maybe I would have given more space to the description of the various gods from different cultures because I find really hard to reduce each one of them to a bunch of attributes, but I understand that not everybody, expecially a starter, is interested in deeper themes of this kind.
An overall pleasant read to refresh your memory.
April 23, 2018
I probably wouldn't have bought this had I not flipped through it in person at the bookstore. Being quite familiar on the subject, it had little information that I hadn't previously come across. But the layout alone is the reason for my rating, it's beautiful!! I love how it looks like an actual Book of Shadows, or scrapbook, & the use of fonts & watermarks is intriguing. It touches on a variety of subjects, but is more of a crash-course for a newbie or 'just wondering' type. Very nice & didn't take long to finish.
March 3, 2010
A good introduction on multiple topics. Great photos. A wonderful addition
December 22, 2013
This is a very good intro book for people who aren't sure whether Wicca is their true calling.
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January 21, 2016Great basic intro on spell casting on rituals and tools needed. with a few basic correspondences too
January 21, 2017
Excellent livre d'initiation à la Wicca.
February 4, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars
Real like the set up of this and some really great spells and charms that I added to my Grimoire
Real like the set up of this and some really great spells and charms that I added to my Grimoire
March 12, 2019
Great, now I want to go buy some herbs and build an altar for my crystals :D
April 22, 2019
Perfect for beginners with beautiful illustrated and decorated pages. Each one is in full colour and high quality.
April 1, 2021
I was so excited to read this book. Like, SO excited. And I enjoyed reading every page! The Witch’s Journal is the perfect book to get stuck into if you’re looking to teach yourself about witchcraft and spellcasting. The book is full with lots of images and notes which creates a very studios atmosphere and allows you to sink deep into the world of witchcraft. I really enjoyed the aesthetics of the book and how creatively all the information is portrayed to the reader. I always highly rate book (especially educational and informative books) that offer their information to their readers in a way that feels more interactive and interesting rather than just listing information like a Wikipedia page.
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POSITIVES:
* lots of easy to understand information
* journal-esque aesthetic which is really fun and engaging to read through
* helpful contents that allows you to flip straight to the subject you need
* don't necessarily need to read in order - can just dip in and out whenever you feel like it!
* information that's detailed but not too heavily detailed that it takes you ages to read
* something for everyone
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NEGATIVES:
* most of the information is aimed towards Wiccan witches - not many alterantive to spells for non-Wiccans
* felt as though there were a few things that weren't elaborated on enough
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POSITIVES:
* lots of easy to understand information
* journal-esque aesthetic which is really fun and engaging to read through
* helpful contents that allows you to flip straight to the subject you need
* don't necessarily need to read in order - can just dip in and out whenever you feel like it!
* information that's detailed but not too heavily detailed that it takes you ages to read
* something for everyone
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NEGATIVES:
* most of the information is aimed towards Wiccan witches - not many alterantive to spells for non-Wiccans
* felt as though there were a few things that weren't elaborated on enough
December 28, 2021
If you like formulaic ways to work with witchcraft/the universe, this is a good start.
It's a very this is this, and that is that kind of book. e.g. each day of the week has symbolic meanings/they represent this (and only this!).
If you're not sure where to start with spell-making and just want to get-going, pick this up.
It's an uber cute book with awesome graphics and easy to read information.
But, if you're more of a "I choose my own symbolic meanings for items", then please don't bother, this won't help with meditation, mindfulness, or actually the energetic intention side of things.
Simply a guide to what items/planets/days/etc mean what and a brief introduction to other things.
It's a very this is this, and that is that kind of book. e.g. each day of the week has symbolic meanings/they represent this (and only this!).
If you're not sure where to start with spell-making and just want to get-going, pick this up.
It's an uber cute book with awesome graphics and easy to read information.
But, if you're more of a "I choose my own symbolic meanings for items", then please don't bother, this won't help with meditation, mindfulness, or actually the energetic intention side of things.
Simply a guide to what items/planets/days/etc mean what and a brief introduction to other things.
May 7, 2022
Un manuale utile a tutti coloro che sono interessati alla pratica della stregoneria.
Una cosa molto interessante di questo libro è che non parla prettamente della Wicca (come si fa nella maggior parte di questi libri dedicati principalmente ai novizi) ma ansi troviamo all'interno rituali, tabelle, incantesimi (ecc) che possono essere modificati benissimamente al proprio credo religioso (molto utile a questo punto anche a streghe eclettiche/laiche o che semplicemente non hanno ancora trovato un culto a cui appartenere).
Lo trovo veramente completo per ciò che sono le basi per un incantesimo, non ne troverete molti già impacchettati e pronti all'uso, come in tantissimi altri libri, ma vi darà sicuramente le basi per poterne creare di vostri!
Una cosa molto interessante di questo libro è che non parla prettamente della Wicca (come si fa nella maggior parte di questi libri dedicati principalmente ai novizi) ma ansi troviamo all'interno rituali, tabelle, incantesimi (ecc) che possono essere modificati benissimamente al proprio credo religioso (molto utile a questo punto anche a streghe eclettiche/laiche o che semplicemente non hanno ancora trovato un culto a cui appartenere).
Lo trovo veramente completo per ciò che sono le basi per un incantesimo, non ne troverete molti già impacchettati e pronti all'uso, come in tantissimi altri libri, ma vi darà sicuramente le basi per poterne creare di vostri!
January 18, 2025
Molto interessante, anche se alcune cose le sapevo già. E' molto utile per le persone che si approcciano alla Stregoneria. La nota che per me è un po' dolente è il fatto che le candele hanno un pezzetto smilzo con cose come: rosso amore passionale, quando invece online ho trovato su un sito che non è solo per l'amore passionale ma anche per altro. E poi mancano colori come: marrone, oro, argento ed altri. Perché? perché una spiegazione così minima? perché non mettere anche siti inglesi (visto che lei è Americana) seri dover poter cercare anche altro? questo manca però anche nel libro simile che avevo letto tempo fa, con la copertina blu.
January 18, 2024
A very beautiful book with lots of aesthetically pleasing and interesting visuals. A good introduction to many topics surrounding Witchcraft but at a very basic level.
Unfortunately, it would have been better if this book was either much longer, or had covered less subjects at more detail. Currently, the information given doesn’t provide much more than a simple google search would.
Having said that, this book would be perfect for complete beginners who had never researched the subject or maybe for younger readers.
Unfortunately, it would have been better if this book was either much longer, or had covered less subjects at more detail. Currently, the information given doesn’t provide much more than a simple google search would.
Having said that, this book would be perfect for complete beginners who had never researched the subject or maybe for younger readers.
January 12, 2022
A decent little introduction/reference book. It covers a lot of the basics but doesn't go into a lot of detail due to the vast amount of topics covered in the book. Would have liked to see some reading recommendations or source references, but for the price and its intended use, I can't really fault it.
January 3, 2020
Un libro che descrive in modo sintetico ma preciso le varie pratiche di magia. Nella seconda parte una guida pratica che presenta molti semplici incantesimi da fare con oggetti d'uso quotidiano o facilmente reperibili! Davvero utile!
July 23, 2020
This was very detailed and covered so much stuff. It was easy to follow, with helpful illustrations and useful section division. Some fab info in here for anyone wanting to learn about, or someone new to Wicca
September 17, 2021
It a beautiful easy to read book but I wasn’t happy about promoting closed practices like smudging, promoting calling on deities from other cultures like Santeria to aid spell work when they usually involve blood sacrifices! And then there was a beauty spell for weight loss!
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