Witchy Nonfiction Reads for teens and adults

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The Kitchen Witch's Guide to Healing and Self-care

Grounding and Nourishing Spells, Rituals, and Remedies

by Haseman, Maggie

Book - 2022

"Nurture yourself with kitchen witchcraft Kitchen magic can nourish your body, mind, and spirit, and can help you find the power in your daily tasks....Show more "Nurture yourself with kitchen witchcraft Kitchen magic can nourish your body, mind, and spirit, and can help you find the power in your daily tasks. In this enchanting natural healing resource for the kitchen witch, you’ll learn how to whip up culinary magic with a focus on self-care. Add a little magic to your domestic life with The Kitchen Witch’s Guide to Healing and Self-Care ." (Goodreads) Show less

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Wicca

A Modern Guide to Witchcraft & Magick

by Nice, Harmony

Book - 2019

"Welcome to Generation "Hex"--an era where young Americans know that witchcraft isn't about devil worship and spooky curses, and instead ar...Show more "Welcome to Generation "Hex"--an era where young Americans know that witchcraft isn't about devil worship and spooky curses, and instead are openly embracing meaningful Wiccan rituals that can enrich our lives in real-world ways. In Wicca, 21-year-old Harmony Nice--a YouTube and Instagram star with 700,000 followers--offers modern readers a guide to overcoming obstacles and maximizing happiness. She offers practical guidance on: using crystals, wands, tarot cards, and magical tools setting up an altar introductory spells for health and protection finding your own witchy path--solitary or with a coven With beautiful illustrations throughout, Wicca offers readers spiritual authenticity, a hint of glamour, and a perfect guide to infusing their lives with spiritual purpose, confidence, and resilience." (Goodreads) Show less

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The Wicca Garden

A Modern Witch's Book of Magickal and Enchanted Herbs and Plants

by Dunwich, Gerina

Book - 2018?

"Offers a general guide to herb gardening, lists herbs associated with the practice of Wicca, and discusses their significance" (Goodreads) "Offers a general guide to herb gardening, lists herbs associated with the practice of Wicca, and discusses their significance" (Goodreads) Show less

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Wicca for Beginners

Fundamentals of Philosophy & Practice

by Sabin, Thea

Book - 2006

"Due to the sheer number of Wicca 101 books on the market, many newcomers to the Craft find themselves piecing together their Wiccan education by rea...Show more "Due to the sheer number of Wicca 101 books on the market, many newcomers to the Craft find themselves piecing together their Wiccan education by reading a chapter from one book, a few pages from another. Rather than depending on snippets of wisdom to build a new faith, Wicca for Beginners provides a solid foundation to Wicca without limiting the reader to one tradition or path. Embracing both the spiritual and the practical, Wicca for Beginners is a primer on the philosophies, culture, and beliefs behind the religion, without losing the mystery that draws many students to want to learn. Detailing practices such as grounding, raising energy, visualization, and meditation, this book offers exercises for core techniques before launching into more complicated rituals and spellwork." (Goodreads) Show less

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A Storm of Witchcraft

The Salem Trials and the American Experience

by Baker, Emerson W.

Book - 2015?

"Beginning in January 1692, Salem Village in colonial Massachusetts witnessed the largest and most lethal outbreak of witchcraft in early America. Vi...Show more "Beginning in January 1692, Salem Village in colonial Massachusetts witnessed the largest and most lethal outbreak of witchcraft in early America. Villagers--mainly young women--suffered from unseen torments that caused them to writhe, shriek, and contort their bodies, complaining of pins stuck into their flesh and of being haunted by specters. Believing that they suffered from assaults by an invisible spirit, the community began a hunt to track down those responsible for the demonic work. The resulting Salem Witch Trials, culminating in the execution of 19 villagers, persists as one of the most mysterious and fascinating events in American history." (Goodreads) Show less

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Witches

The Transformative Power of Women Working Together

by George-Allen, Sam

Book - 2020

"Covens. Girl bands. Ballet troupes. Convents. In all times and places, girls and women have come together in communities of vocation, of necessity, ...Show more "Covens. Girl bands. Ballet troupes. Convents. In all times and places, girls and women have come together in communities of vocation, of necessity, of support. And wherever women gather, magic happens. Female farmers change the way we grow our food. Online beauty communities democratise the intricacies of skincare. Teen girls invent phrases that enter the urban lexicon, and choose our next pop superstars. Patriarchal societies have long been content to uphold men's and boys' clubs, while viewing groups that exclude men as sites of rivalry and suspicion. In this deeply personal exploration of what women make together, Sam George-Allen delves into workplaces, industries and social groups to dismantle the cultural myth of female isolation and uncover the inherent revolutionary potential of these groups." (Goodreads) Show less

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The Witches

Salem, 1692

by Schiff, Stacy

Book - 2015

"The panic began early in 1692, over an exceptionally raw Massachusetts winter, when a minister's niece began to writhe and roar. It spread quickly, ...Show more "The panic began early in 1692, over an exceptionally raw Massachusetts winter, when a minister's niece began to writhe and roar. It spread quickly, confounding the most educated men and prominent politicians in the colony. Neighbors accused neighbors, husbands accused wives, parents and children one another. It ended less than a year later, but not before nineteen men and women had been hanged and an elderly man crushed to death. Speaking loudly and emphatically, adolescent girls stood at the center of the crisis. Along with suffrage and Prohibition, the Salem witch trials represent one of the few moments when women played the central role in American history. Drawing masterfully on the archives, Stacy Schiff introduces us to the strains on a Puritan adolescent's life and to the authorities whose delicate agendas were at risk. She illuminates the demands of a rigorous faith, the vulnerability of settlements adrift from the mother country, perched--at a politically tumultuous time--on the edge of what a visitor termed a "remote, rocky, barren, bushy, wild-woody wilderness." With devastating clarity, the textures and tension of colonial life emerge; hidden patterns subtly, startlingly detach themselves from the darkness. Schiff brings early American anxieties to the fore to align them brilliantly with our own. In an era of religious provocations, crowdsourcing, and invisible enemies, this enthralling story makes more sense than ever." (Goodreads) Show less

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The Witching Hour

Spells, Powders, Formulas, and Witchy Techniques That Work

by RavenWolf, Silver

Book - 2017

"A Book of Dynamic Spells and Potent Magick from Bestselling Author Silver RavenWolf Includes more than 100 formulas for magickal powders and herbal ...Show more "A Book of Dynamic Spells and Potent Magick from Bestselling Author Silver RavenWolf Includes more than 100 formulas for magickal powders and herbal blends Cultivate the energetic power of magick with renowned witch Silver RavenWolf. The Witching Hour shows you how to use the right tools, materials, and techniques for powders and spells that work. Explore the secrets of fluid condensers, beeswax, and the planets. Create your own conjuring bags and sachets. Discover how to work with powders, herbs, and magickal timing with more than 100 recipes and formulas for a variety of Awaken the depths of your personal power and perform your magick with courage and confidence. This book shows you how to transform yourself and your world with the application of essential skills and true intent." (Goodreads) Show less

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Initiated

Memoir of A Witch

by Garcia, Amanda Yates

Book - 2019

"An initiation signals a a door opens and you step through. Traditional Wiccan initiates are usually brought into the craft through a ceremony with a...Show more "An initiation signals a a door opens and you step through. Traditional Wiccan initiates are usually brought into the craft through a ceremony with a High Priestess. But even though Amanda Yates Garcia's mother, a practicing witch herself, initiated her into the earth-centered practice of witchcraft when she was 13 years old, Amanda's real life as a witch only began when she underwent a series of spontaneous initiations of her own. Descending into the underworlds of poverty, sex work, and misogyny, Initiated describes Amanda's journey to return to her body, harness her power, and create the magical world she longed for through witchcraft. Hailed by crows, seduced by magicians, and haunted by ancestors broken beneath the wheels of patriarchy, Amanda's quest for self-discovery and empowerment is a deep exploration of a modern witch's trials - healing ancient wounds, chafing against cultural expectations, creating intimacy - all while on a mission to re-enchant the world. Peppered with mythology, tales of the goddesses and magical women throughout history, Initiated stands squarely at the intersection of witchcraft and feminism. With generosity and heart, this book speaks to the is it possible to live a life of beauty and integrity in a world that feels like it's dying?" (Goodreads) Show less

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Your Tarot your Way

Learn to Read With Any Deck

by Moore, Barbara

Book - 2016

"Tarot Guidance With A Personal Touch Discover what it's like to receive tarot lessons with a warm and encouraging teacher at your side. Join Barbara...Show more "Tarot Guidance With A Personal Touch Discover what it's like to receive tarot lessons with a warm and encouraging teacher at your side. Join Barbara Moore as she shows you how to build tarot skills from the ground up and form your own intimate connections with the cards. Your Tarot, Your Way invites you to honor your unique life experiences as you respond to symbols and cultivate a spirit of play. With practical, real-life examples, this book helps you explore tarot as a practice for nourishing your soul and discovering new perspectives." (Goodreads) Show less

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