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Hi Lovelies and welcome to Wicca Now. As you may already know, Wicca Now is a place where Amaria and I write all about witchcraft, Wicca and magick. If your keen to browse the site why not check out our most recent posts on water magick and moon magick and or this post on why being a kitchen witch is awesome. Today I thought I’d write about something that many of you have been asking me about via our Instagram page, namely my recommendations for the best witchy books for beginners. First of all, I’d really like to congratulate you on decided to learn about the Craft. This is the most important first step that any beginner witch can take and finding the right resources to get you started on your journey forms an essential part of the process. I remember when I first became interested in witchcraft and magick and I really felt drawn to witchy books and articles like a moth is drawn towards the flame. Learning about witchcraft by reading as many witchy books as possible is the best way to develop your skills as a beginner witch. In fact, even now I still feel instinctively drawn to witchy books and reading material. For me, lifelong learning forms an integral part of my practice of the Craft and I’m always excited to discover new ideas and inspirations. I’ve also discovered that even if a specific book or article doesn’t contain the exact information I was looking for, more often than not I’ll still find little nuggets of information to take with me. Often this collection of gathered information from a wide variety of sources has served me better than leaning too heavily on one book or resource. I always make sure to take notes and keep a record of the books I’m reading as well as noting any tips and tricks I might find useful in my Book of Shadows. I’d definitely suggest you do the same as this is a wonderful way of integrating your learning journey within your overall practice of the Craft. There have been countless times when I’ve rediscovered a useful idea or tip that I had completely forgotten whilst browsing through my Book of Shadows and that’s exactly why it’s important that we document our journey. Another point I’d like to make is that many times when searching for information or a witchy book to guide us a specific title will literally call out to us with a strong ‘read me’! If you feel drawn to a specific book or source of information, follow the calling. Your intuition is guiding you towards the perfect starting point. The Best Witchy Books For Beginners The Best Witchy Books For Beginners #1 - Circe By Madelaine Miller Although not technically a ‘witchy book’, I’m non-the-less recommending this book as a wonderful starting place for all those interested in witchcraft and magick. The book tells the tale of Circe, a greek witch and goddess who has been exiled to the isle of Aiaia. Circe’s exile affords her the time to hone her craft and the story is filled with many powerful images of magick, female empowerment and witchy inspiration. The audiobook is beautifully narrated and one can’t help but be totally drawn into the story. I highly recommend this book for beginners curious about the world of mythology, witchcraft and magick for whom a more serious tome on the nature of witchcraft might prove to be a little overwhelming. Sign up for a 30 day free trial with audible and let Madelaine Miller teach you all about the basics of magick as told through the eyes of the Greek goddess Circe.Click here to check this book out on Amazon https://amzn.to/2ZVL7E7 The Best Witchy Books For Beginners #2 - Waking the Witch by Pam Grossman In ‘waking the witch’ Pam Grossman explores our fascination with witchcraft and why witchcraft is more relevant today than ever. Although I haven’t actually read this book myself it’s definitely at the top of my ‘to do’ list. The reason that I’m including it here is because of the incredible amount of positive comments we get about this book via our instagram page. I think learning about the history of witchcraft is super important for any beginner witch and from what I’ve been told, waking the witch provides a great roadmap of witchcraft both past and present. I’ve also been told that the conversational tone of the book makes it enjoyable to read and really accessible for beginner witches. Sign up for a 30 day free trial with audible and let Pam Grossman take you on a whirlwind tour of witchcraft, both past and present. Click here to check this out on Amazon https://amzn.to/3f4xbO5 The Best Witchy Books For Beginners #3 - The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells The modern guide to witchcraft is an excellent resource for beginner witches. The topics covered include: An explaination of witchcraftWhat magick is an how it can help youA history of witchcraft in the westThe magickal universe in which we liveThe elements of the witches pathThe gods and goddessesDifferent types of witchcraft and witchesSacred spaceAltars and shrinesThe witches toolkitPlant magick Crystals and gemstones The book also features a number of love, prosperity and success spells (all suitable for beginners) which can be found scattered throughout the final chapters of the book. I like the fact that the modern guide to witchcraft is written in a conversational tone which makes it easy for beginners to follow. Key concepts like intention, meditation and intuition are also covered. I think this is a great book for anyone looking to gain a broad overview of what witchcraft is and how magick works and definitely recommend it for beginner witches. Sign up for a 30 day free trial with audible and let Skye Alexander teach you all about the basics of magick and Witchcraft. Click here to see this book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3e5xgA3 The Best Witchy Books For Beginners #4 - The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock Although 'The Green Witch' proclaims itself to be a manual on the 'natural magick of herbs, flowers and essential oils', I think it covers enough of the basics of witchcraft to make it useful as a general reference book about witchcraft for beginners and that's why I've included it in my list of the best witchy books for beginners Working with the natural world and the elements as well as the cycles of the moon is something that comes naturally to most witches and I think this book does a good job of covering the basics. Topics covered include: A Brief history of green witchcraft and how to embrace the power of the earthEmbracing your own energy center including tips on how work with your own energy centers and how to create sacred spaces.How to attune yourself with natureManifesting the power of the four seasonsHow to work with the energy of the earth including trees, flowers and stonesHow to keep a witches gardenHow to create and craft with green magick including a bunch of recipes for spell bags, herbal incense and dream pillowsNatural healingGreen witch kitchen recipes I enjoyed the holistic approach offered by this book emmensly. In the words of the author, 'Green witchcraft is not a practice seperate from ordinary life, like ritual magick for example, it is an all encompassing, total-emersion experience wherein all of life is a magickal experience'. ign up for a 30 day free trial with audible and let Arin Murphy-Hiscock teach you the basics of green witchcraft. Click here to check it out on Amazon https://amzn.to/3its3VY The Best Witchy Books For Beginners #5 - Psychic Witch A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation Magick Manifestation By Mat Auryn Ok so truth be told this book might be a tiny bit too advanced for total newbies but for those of you already a little aquainted with witchcraft I think this makes a great read. Mat Auryn is a witch, professional phsychic, occult teacher and gifted story teller based in England. Mat believes that 'psychic power and magickal powers are our birthrights' and that 'embracing your power and path as a psychic being can be the most rewarding experience a witch can have in his or her lifetime'. This book is Mat's attempt to break free of the traditional gatekeepers who are deemed to have kept the knowledge contained within this book secret and thereby make it freely available to all. Topics covered included: Meditation and relaxationTuning inExtrasensory perceptionPurification and shieldingThe triple souls of the witchThe lower self and the shadowThe higher self and true willFlames of the witches soulsBetween the worldsElemental forcesTerrestial energyCelestial energyMultidimensional manifestation The book also includes a selection of magickal tips and tricks as well as a bunch of excercises designed to help get you in tune with your psychic abilities. Sign up for a 30 day free trial with audible and let Mat Auryn teach you the basics of psychic witchcraft and manifestation. Click here to check out this book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3gzkHia The Best Witchy Books For Beginners #6 - Bewitching the Elements: A Guide to Empowering Yourself Through Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit By Gabriela Herstik. In her book 'Bewitching the Elements' Gabriela Herstik teaches beginner witches how to channel ancient wisdom in the modern age. She defines a witch as someone who lives in tune with the natural cycles of the earth, the cosmos and oneself. She believes that magick is energy + action + intention and that magick has the power to help us to live in this world powerfully, consciously and intentionally. By viewing magick and witchcraft as an ever-evolving practice, Gabriela attempts to redefine what witchcraft and being a witch might mean within a modern context. The book covers tarot, meditation, and crystals, chakras, herbs,even fashion and the way that Gabriela pours all of her knowledge and wisdom into the text makes this an excellent read for baby witches looking for an accessible place to get started with witchcraft. Sign up for a 30 day free trial with audible and let Gabriela Herstik teach you how to incorporate the elements within your magickal practice. Click here to check it out on Amazon https://amzn.to/2AyVk0t The Best Witchy Books For Beginners #7 - The Witch's Book of Self-Care: Magical Ways to Pamper, Soothe, and Care for Your Body and Spirit By Arin Murphy-Hiscock "Taking care of your energy, your emotional health, your physical health, and your mental health are all essential undertakings—and can all be enhanced with magic. Being your best self is part of what makes the world a better place" - Arin Murphy-Hiscock. In this book, Arin Murphy-Hiscock takes us on a magickal journey of witchy self-care. With topics such as the importance of being authentic, creative visualisation and mediation being covered in the first chapter, Arin then moves on to centering and grounding and creating sacred space. The second chaper covers emotional and mental self-care with vision boards, affirmations, morning rituals and the importance of journaling being discussed. In this chaper Arin also includes spells against stress and tips on organisation and planning. Chapter three covers physical self-care. Here Arin shares some of her favourite witchy recipes, how to make magickal water bottles and discusses the benefits of herbal teas. Chapter four covers spiritual self-care. In this chaper Arin teaches us how to connect with deities, work with spirit animals and outlines daily rituals which can help us to find alignment with our own spiritual source. Chapter five covers household self-care. Here you'll learn how to energetically balance your home space, how to purify and cleanse as well as the basics of protecting the energy of your home. I love the conversational way in which this book is written the cute tips and tricks littered throughout and the accessible way in which Arin teaches fuses witchcraft and self-care. A must-read for baby witches. Sign up for a 30 day free trial with audible and let Arin Murphy-Hiscock take you on a wonderful journey of witchy self-care. Click here to view on Amazon https://amzn.to/3gteq7x The Best Witchy Books For Beginners #8 - The Witch's Book of Shadows: The Craft, Lore & Magick of the Witch's Grimoire By Jason Mankey I've included this book in my list of the best witchy books for beginners' because I think that knowing how to work with and keep a Book of Shadows is an essential part of successful witchcraft and something every beginner witch should learn. A methodical approach in terms of record keeping can go a long way in terms of helping us to understand our own practice of the Craft. This is why a well kept and regularily updated Book of Shadows is so important. In this book Jason Mankey covers various topics all around the Book of Shadows including: Different types of Book of ShadowsHow to put together and make your own Book of ShadowsA brief history of magickal books, symbols and wordsWhat to put in your Book of ShadowsGoddesses and Gods of the booksThe Book of Shadows in ritualCleansing and consecrating your Book of ShadowsNew frontiers and modern interpretations of the Book of Shadows If your interested in starting your own Book of Shadows (something I definitely recommend) this book makes a great resource Let Jason Mankey show you how to create your own Book of Shadows. Click here to shop on Amazon https://amzn.to/2Z421Be The Best Witchy Books For Beginners #9 - Witchery: Embrace the Witch Within By Juliet Diaz Embrace the Witch Within is one of the best witchy books for beginners in my opinion. In it, Juliet Diaz covers the basics of magick, how to cultivate a magickal attitude, the art of self-love and how to unleash your power. Further chapters delve into meditation, manifestation, the seasons and the phases of the moon. A big portion of the book is dedicated to herbal magick which makes this book a wonderful resource for those of you interested in green witchery. There's also a smattering of cute potions, spells and rituals which are totally suitable for beginner witches scattered throughout the book. My favourite potions and spells detailed in the book include a rosemary love oil, a basil purification spray and a spearmint moon water manifestation tea! Sign up for a free trial with Kindle and let Juliet Diaz teach you the basics of witchcraft. Click here to check out this wonderful book on Amazon https://amzn.to/31WbuvU The Best Witchy Books For Beginners #10 - The Door to Witchcraft: A New Witch's Guide to History, Traditions, and Modern-Day Spells By Tonya A. Brown The Door to Witchcraft makes it on to my list of the best witchy books for beginners on account of its conversational style and the ease with which the auther manages to delve into a complex topic without being pushy or overbearing. The core practices and beliefs of witchcraft are outlined in a simple manner and there's also a wonderful section of spells included. The core tenant of the book revolves around a self-reflected style of learning with a strong bais towards beginner witches and those just curious about the Craft. Sign up for a 30 day free trial with audible and let Tonya A. Brown take you on a wonderful journey of witchcraft for beginners. Click here to view this book on Amazon https://amzn.to/2ByKlEUhttps://amzn.to/2ByKlEU So lovelies, that concludes my roundup of the best witchy books for beginners. I hope I've inspired you to start your own journey into the magickal world of witchcraft and like always, Blessed Be. 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