Hi, magical witches! For those of you who know me, you probably know that one of my favourite ways to spend a lazy Sunday is curled up on the sofa, a cup of freshly brewed ginger tea in hand perusing through a stack of witchy books. Apart from finding inspiration for new rituals, spellwork or recipes, my small library of witchy books provides me with a constant source of fresh knowledge which really helps me to evolve and grow as a witch.
Why are Witchy Books Important?
Being able to read and learn from the collective knowledge of the witch community has helped me so much in terms of finding my own voice as a witch. Whenever I’m feeling unsure about a spell, a little lost in terms of my practice or am lacking the motivation to be fully aware and present in my craft, my little library of books has never failed to provide me with the answers and sometimes the motivation that I’ve been missing.
For me personally, reading has had a huge impact on my evolution as a witch. Like many of you, I don’t have access to a High Priestess, I’m not currently a member of a Coven and I certainly don’t have family members practising the craft who could pass their knowledge down to me. As such, I am a fully self-taught witch with all of my knowledge coming from books, online communities and the wonderful network of witches that I connect with on social platforms.
I feel immense gratitude for the amazing community of witches scattered across the planet with whom I am able to connect with online. Exchanging ideas, exploring rituals and asking (and answering) questions together continues to be hugely important for me in terms of developing my skills as a ‘modern witch’. I also love finding a new idea, ritual or spell in one of my witchy books and sharing it with my online community.
Because witchy books are something of an obsession for me, I thought I would share a list of some of my favourite titles here with you. I do often share little excerpts or tidbits online so if you’d like to connect with me or Amaria, you can find our Instagram page here. Please note that the order of books listed is arbitrary and is not intended to constitute a ‘ranking’. For example, book #1 and book #10 are both great, #1 is not better than #10.
My 10 Favourite Witchy Books
Best Witchy Book #1 Witchery: Embrace the Witch Within by Juliet Diaz
Juliet Diaz is a wonderful teacher and the way she writes and describes certain processes really resonate with me. Juliet comes from a long line of witches herself and her way of encouraging and supporting those who are new to the craft is done with absolute empathy and I never feel like she is condescending.
Personally I find this book really empowering and it’s helped me to define what magick and witchcraft mean to me. I especially enjoy the spells which are woven throughout the pages as well as the ideas on how to use specific herbs, oils and crystals within your practice. The fact that Juliet emphasizes that witchcraft starts and ends with the exploration and total acceptance of the self serves as a beautiful reminder about what it means to be a witch. Overall, this is a lovely little book and one that I find myself coming back to constantly.
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Best Witchy Book #2 Moon Spells by Diane Ahlquist
So I happen to be really REALLY into moon magic! I’ve found that working with the rhythms of the moon has shifted my practice to an amazing new level. Since I’ve started working with the moon I feel like I’ve become so much more intuitive in terms of my spell work and overall as a witch. It’s also helped me to feel way more connected to the natural world.
For some reason, I was always a bit intimidated by moon magic and this book helped me to overcome my mental blocks and start practising. I find Diane’s writing style to be informative and intelligent and I can sense that she really knows her stuff. For anyone interested in moon magic (moon magic is THE BEST) I highly recommend this book.
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Best Witchy Book #3 The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
I have to admit that the reason I initially purchased this book was because of its beautiful cover. I was delighted to discover that the contents are just as amazing as the exterior. Because I’m really into natural magic this book provides me with the perfect instructions on how to deepen my practice and when I’m feeling stuck I’ll often randomly flip open a page and find just the inspiration that I…
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