Basic Witches: How to Summon Success, Banish Drama, and Raise Hell with Your Coven

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And to that I say that this is a starting point for people like me, who are curious but overwhelmed by the amount of books and material on the internet about witches.

What Saxena and Zimmerman created is a fun, thoughtful, and sometimes very funny way to use rituals to take care of yourself, to create reminders of the way you want to move through the world. Half (if not more like 80%) of the reason I bought this was for Camille Chew's gorgeous illustrations, and designers Andie Reid and Molly Murphy bring to this pretty little book. I’m sorry but I don’t know any practicing witch who would say that The Craft was a positive influence.

Plus, the ladies talk about how being Black growing up in a very white, religious community has molded who Drew is today. Decide what you consent to based on what you want, not what you feel you should do or what the other person wants. La calidad del libro es excelente, los gráficos hermosos y la narración de las autoras no puede ser mejor. The practical mantras and rituals in Basic Witches help banish toxic vibes and summon the sorcery to lead an empowered life.

Bustle“The perfect book for our times… It’s not going to tell you how to turn invisible, or use positive thinking to bring yourself everything you ever want in life. The props that the spells contain such as candles and photographs help you to overcome your worries and problems better than you could do on your own.

So, although defining “witchcraft” as occult-flavored-feminism instead of actual occultism is a bit off-putting, I appreciate what this book is trying to do.

Her work has appeared in many outlets, including the New York Times, Buzzfeed, GQ, ELLE, Electric Literature, Catapult, the Daily Dot, The Toast, and more. I think what resonated the most for me was the chapter on letting go of toxic people and relationships. Many women are taught from an early age that any power we have, even power over ourselves, is considered dangerous, but witches revel in that danger. However, I've lately been troubled by the consumerist, fad aspect that lies on the flipside of that, and this book bends quite a bit in that direction at times. Located within the Banishment section of the book, which is all about finding the power to avoid what brings you down, the exploring inner demons portion is all about identifying, learning the history of, and exorcising demons.This chapter also covers using clothes to deliberately alter your emotional state, like wearing layers to keep you emotionally guarded from the world, or bright colors or patterns for confidence. By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. I particularly liked the simple tarot card spell to attract friendships by boosting your attractive qualities.