100 Best Witchcraft Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

1

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

J. K. Rowling

5.0

Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility.

All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley - a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry’s room is a tiny closet at t

Recommended by Joe Lycett.

Joe Lycett

guys i just read this book called harry potter well worth checking out it’s about a really interesting magic lad [source]

2

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)

J.K. Rowling

4.9

For Twelve long years, the dread fortress of Azkaban held an infamous prisoner named Sirius Black. Convicted of killing thirteen people with a single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the Dark Lord, Voldemort.

Now he has escaped, leaving only two clues as to where he might be headed: Harry Potter's defeat of You-Know-Who was Black's downfall as well. And the Azkaban guards heard Black m

Recommended by Maude Garrett.

Maude Garrett

@GeekBomb Best use of time travel in a book or series to date [source]

3

Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner

Scott Cunningham

4.9

Cunningham's classic introduction to Wicca is about how to live life magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with nature. It is a book of sense and common sense, not only about magick, but about religion and one of the most critical issues of today: how to achieve the much needed and wholesome relationship with our Earth. Cunningham presents Wicca as it is today: a gentle, Earth-oriented religi

4

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)

J. K. Rowling

4.9

Dumbledore lowered his hands and surveyed Harry through his half-moon glasses. 'It is time,' he said, 'for me to tell you what I should have told you five years ago, Harry. Please sit down. I am going to tell you everything.'

Harry Potter is due to start his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizadry. He is desperate to get back to school and find out why his friends Ron and Hermione

Recommended by Shami Chakrabarti.

Shami Chakrabarti

It’s all about the War on Terror as far as I’m concerned. [source]

5

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)

J.K. Rowling

4.9

It is the summer holidays, and one night Harry Potter wakes up with his scar burning. He has had a strange dream, one that he can't help worrying about...until a timely invitation from Ron Weasley arrives: to nothing less than the Quidditch World Cup!

Soon Harry is reunited with Ron and Hermione and gasping at the thrills of an international Quidditch match. But then something horrible happens whic

Recommended by Big Structural Change.

Big Structural Change

@siriusclaw Azkaban ftw! Goblet is the worst of the series. Great book though. [source]

6

Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft

Raymond Buckland

4.9

One of the modern Wicca's most recommended books, this comprehensive text features a step-by-step course in Witchcraft, with photographs and illustrations, rituals, beliefs, history, and lore, as well as intruction in spellwork, divination, herbalism, healing, channeling, dreamwork, sabbats, esbats, covens, and solitary practice. The workbook formats includes exam questions at the end of each less

7

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)

J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré

4.8

Harry Potter is leaving Privet Drive for the last time. But as he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid’s motorbike and they take to the skies, he knows Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters will not be far behind.

The protective charm that has kept him safe until now is broken. But the Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything he loves. And he knows he can’t keep hiding.

To stop Voldemort, Harry knows

8

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Llewellyn's Sourcebook Series)

Scott Cunningham

4.8

Do you work magic with herbs? Do you use them in spells, for talismans or simply use their innate powers? If you don't have Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, you need to get it right away. This book has become a classic in its field. Paul Beyerl, a respected author on herbs calls it "…an essential reference book by students of herbalism and magick alike … Scott's personable charm touches

9

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)

J.K. Rowling

4.8

The Dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all Harry Potter wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature named Dobby who says that if Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike

And strike it does. For in Harry's second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and

10

The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More

Arin Murphy-Hiscock

4.7

Discover the power of natural magic and healing through herbs, flowers, and essential oils in this new guide to green witchcraft.

At her core, the green witch is a naturalist, an herbalist, a wise woman, and a healer. She embraces the power of nature; she draws energy from the Earth and the Universe; she relies on natural objects like stones and gems to commune with the land she lives off of; she u

11

Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince Deluxe Gift Book

J K Rowling

4.6

Meet your favourite Harry Potter heroes and villains and relive some of the most memorable and poignant moments from Harry's first six years at Hogwarts, in this pull-tab and lift-the-flap deluxe book.

12

Witchery: Embrace the Witch Within

Juliet Diaz

4.6

Recommended by Deborah Harkness.

Deborah Harkness

Today was a magical day. Great sleep after a lovely evenino, great writing inspired by the Welsh hills, a timely message, & a new book from @SophiaMyles that has just delighted my witchy soul (@awitchspurpose’s WITCHERY). #gratitude for my tribe and this journey we are on. ♥️🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 https://t.co/CNd9IIqhbK [source]

13

The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews

Scott Cunningham

4.6

One of the secrets of real magic is that it is controlled by the mind. The more things in your ritual to help your mind associate with your goal, the more powerful your ritual may be. Colored candles, scented oils, natural incenses, and more all add to the impact of the magic you wish to do. But how do you know which incense to burn? Is it possible to add scented oils together to get a more powerf

14

A Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches' Handbook

Stewart Farrar and Janet Farrar

4.6

This collection includes two books in one volume, Eight Sabbats for Witches and The Witches' Way and is the most comprehensive and revealing work on the principles, rituals and beliefs of modern witchcraft.

15

A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy, #1)

Deborah E. Harkness

4.5

Deep in the stacks of Oxford's Bodleian Library, young scholar Diana Bishop unwittingly calls up a bewitched alchemical manuscript in the course of her research. Descended from an old and distinguished line of witches, Diana wants nothing to do with sorcery; so after a furtive glance and a few notes, she banishes the book to the stacks. But her discovery sets a fantastical underworld stirring, and

16

Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America

Margot Adler

4.5

Now fully revised-the classic study of Neo-Paganism

Almost thirty years since its original publication, Drawing Down the Moon continues to be the only detailed history of the burgeoning but still widely misunderstood Neo- Pagan subculture. Margot Adler attended ritual gatherings and interviewed a diverse, colorful gallery of people across the United States, people who find inspiration in ancient d

17

The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells (Modern Witchcraft)

Skye Alexander

4.5

A Simon & Schuster audiobook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every listener.

18

Grimoire for the Green Witch: A Complete Book of Shadows

Ann Moura

4.5

The author of the popular Green Witchcraft series presents her personal Book of Shadows, designed for you to use just as she uses it-as a working guide to ritual, spells, and divination. This ready-made, authentic grimoire is based on family tradition and actual magical experience, and is easily adaptable to any tradition of Witchcraft.

Grimoire for the Green Witch offers a treasury of magical info

19

The Inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development (Temple of Witchcraft, #1)

Christopher Penczak

4.5

Explore your Inner Temple--your personal sacred space where there are no boundaries and all things are possible. With study, dedication, and practice, the lessons and exercises in this book will empower you to transform the repetitive rigors of the daily grind into a witch's web of magickal experiences.

The Inner Temple of Witchcraft is a thorough course of education, introspection, meditation, and

20

Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner

Scott Cunningham

4.5

Librarian note: an alternate cover for this edition can be found here.

Selling more than 200,000 copies, Living Wicca has helped countless solitary practitioners blaze their own spiritual paths. Let the wise words of Scott Cunningham guide you toward a new level of practice.

Living Wicca takes a philosophical look at the questions, practices, and differences within Witchcraft. You'll learn how to cr

21

The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess

Starhawk

4.5

The twentieth anniversary edition of The Spiral Dance celebrates the pivotal role the book has had in bringing Goddess worship to the religious forefront. This bestselling classic is both an unparalleled reference on the practices and philosophies of Witchcraft and a guide to the life-affirming ways in which readers can turn to the Goddess to deepen their sense of personal pride, develop their inn

22

Green Witchcraft

Ann Moura

4.4

Learn the basics of Witchcraft from a third-generation Witch raised in a family tradition. Positive, practical, and easy to use, Green Witchcraft brings together the best of both modern Wicca and the author's family heritage of herb craft and folk magic.

Green Witchcraft explores the fundamentals of the Wiccan religion, providing magical training for the independent thinker. Step-by-step instructio

23

The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts

Judika Illes

4.4

Enter the world of folklore, myth, and magic.

Discover binding spells and banishing spells, spells for love, luck, wealth, power, spiritual protection, physical healing, and enhanced fertility drawn from Earth’s every corner and spanning 5,000 years og magical history.

In The Encyclopedia Of 5,000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts, independent scholar, educator and author of s

24

The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft

Ronald Hutton

4.4

Here is a book that brings witchcraft out of the shadows. The Triumph of the Moon is the first full-scale study of the only religion England has ever given the world--modern pagan witchcraft, otherwise known as wicca. Meticulously researched, it provides a thorough account of an ancient religion that has spread from English shores across four continents.
For centuries, pagan witchcraft has been l

25

The Witch's Book of Self-Care: Magical Ways to Pamper, Soothe, and Care for Your Body and Spirit

Arin Murphy-Hiscock

4.4

“From Wiccan author Arin Murphy-Hiscock comes this fantastic guide to spiritual self-care with a witchy bent. The Witch’s Guide to Self-Care contains recipes for products and spells for self-restoration.” —Bustle

Worship yourself the witchy way—learn how to nourish your body and spirit with herbal remedies, spells, and rituals inspired by witchcraft in this unique, enchanted guide to self-care!

Self

26

Earth, Air, Fire & Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic

Scott Cunningham

4.4

"A treasure trove of practical magic for both novices and more experienced practitioners...beautifully crafted spells that invoke the alchemy of possibility."--PanGaia

A leaf from an oak tree...a wildflower...water from a sparkling stream...dirt from a cool dark cave--these are the age-old tools of natural magic. Born of the earth, possessing inherent power, they await only our touch and intention

27

The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft

Judika Illes

4.4

This is the definitive celebration and exploration of all facets of witchcraft, serving as a complete reference book but also as a source of entertainment and general interest. Contents: • Judika Illes explores the history, folklore, spirituality, and mythology of witchcraft. Wicca will be discussed, but the focus will not to limited to Wicca. As with Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, this book

28

Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1)

Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl

4.3

Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she's struggling to conceal her power, and a curse that has haunted her family for generations. But even within the overgrown gardens, murky swamps and crumbling graveyards of the forgotten South, a secret cannot stay hidden forever.

Ethan Wate, who has been counting the months until he can escape from Gatlin, is h

29

Moon Spells: How to Use the Phases of the Moon to Get What You Want

Diane Ahlquist

4.3

Achieve Your Desires--Tap Into the Hidden Power of the Moon!

At any given moment, the moon shines down on half the world. Now, through the magick of Moon Spells, you can learn how to use its energies to achieve your desire--whether it's a joyful romance, a successful career, or superb physical and emotional health.

Magickal practitioner Diane Ahlquist guides you on a journey to attuning your spirit

30

Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic (Llewellyn's Practical Magick)

Scott Cunningham

4.3

The ways of magic are revealed in nature . . . The secrets are written in meandering streams and drifting clouds, whispered by the roaring ocean and cooling breeze, echoed through caves and rocks and forests.

When you draw a heart in the sand, call on the four winds for assistance, or ask the rain to wash away a bad habit, you are practicing earth magic. By working in harmony with nature, we can

31

Practical Magic (Practical Magic #1)

Alice Hoffman

4.3

The Owens sisters confront the challenges of life and love in this bewitching novel from New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman.

For more than two hundred years, the Owens women have been blamed for everything that has gone wrong in their Massachusetts town. Gillian and Sally have endured that fate as well: as children, the sisters were forever outsiders, taunted, talked about, pointed at.

32

The Magical Household: Spells & Rituals for the Home

Scott Cunningham, David Harrington

4.3

Recognize and celebrate the magic of life with timeless rites and spells. Create a magical household--a haven of harmony, safety, spirituality, security, and romance. The benefits include a happier existence, protection against thieves, improved health, restful sleep, satisfying spiritual experiences, and a perfect environment for positive magic. This warm and wise guide by much loved author Scott

33

The Crucible

Arthur Miller, Christopher W. E. Bigsby

4.3

"I believe that the reader will discover here the essential nature of one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history," Arthur Miller wrote of his classic play about the witch-hunts and trials in seventeenth-century Salem, Massachusetts. Based on historical people and real events, Miller's drama is a searing portrait of a community engulfed by hysteria. In the rigid theocracy of Sale

Recommended by Claire Fox.

Claire Fox

This is the Salem witch hunt in the context of the McCarthy era. The reason I chose it is because I feel that we ourselves, in the contemporary period, are in danger of having our own heresy-calling and witch hunts. It is very popular to say this book proves what it is like when hysterical religions name people as witches, and how intolerant religion is. But I think we can see it in a much more contemporary light as just what happens in an atmosphere where people’s fear is exploited. [source]

34

Solitary Witch: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation

Silver RavenWolf

4.3

The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation
This book has everything a teen Witch could want and need between two covers: a magickal cookbook, encyclopedia, dictionary, and grimoire. It relates specifically to today's young adults and their concerns, yet is grounded in the magickal work of centuries past.

Information is arranged alphabetically and divided into five distinct categories:
(1)

35

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic

Scott Cunningham

4.3

Practice an ancient magic that is both natural and powerful--the elemental Earth magic of crystals, stones, and metals. This comprehensive and clear guidebook by Scott Cunningham has introduced over 200,000 readers to the secrets of over 100 gems and metals. Learn how to find and cleanse stones and use them in divinations, spells, and tarot card readings. Discover how to determine the energies and

36

Shadow of Night (All Souls Trilogy, #2)

Deborah Harkness

4.3

Picking up from A Discovery of Witches’ cliffhanger ending, Shadow of Night takes Diana and Matthew on a trip through time to Elizabethan London, where they are plunged into a world of spies, magic, and a coterie of Matthew’s old friends, the School of Night. As the search for Ashmole 782 deepens and Diana seeks out a witch to tutor her in magic, the net of Matthew’s past tightens around them, and

37

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

Jaya Saxena

4.3

Capitalizing on the rising trend of hipster witchcraft, BASIC WITCHES is a lighthearted and empowering book of spells and lifestyle tips for feisty millennial women.

In Basic Witches, readers will discover how to tap into their inner sorceress and channel the dark arts for everything from cluttered apartments to dating disasters. Want to enhance your attractiveness? Pick the right power color of ey

38

Cottage Witchery: Natural Magick for Hearth and Home

Ellen Dugan

4.3

Ellen Dugan, the author of Garden Witchery, is the ideal guide to show us how to bring the beauty of nature and its magickal energies indoors. Using common household and outdoor items--such as herbs, spices, dried flowers, plants, stones, and candles--she offers a down-to-earth approach to creating an enchanted home.

From specialized spells and charms to kitchen conjuring and color magick, this ha

39

Circe

Madeline Miller

4.3

In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child—not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power—the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.

Threatened, Zeus banis

Recommended by Jacqui Pretty and Jason Kottke.

Jacqui Pretty

When it comes to fiction, there are so many to choose from! Some books I've loved in the past year include Circe by Madeline Miller. [source]

Jason Kottke

Another contemporary reinterpretation of Greek mythology from the perspective of a woman. I’m 3/4s of the way through Circe right now and I might like it even more than The Odyssey. [source]

40

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane (The Physick Book, #1)

Katherine Howe

4.3

A spellbinding, beautifully written novel that moves between contemporary times and one of the most fascinating and disturbing periods in American history--the Salem witch trials.

Harvard graduate student Connie Goodwin needs to spend her summer doing research for her doctoral dissertation. But when her mother asks her to handle the sale of Connie's grandmother's abandoned home near Salem, she can'

41

To Ride a Silver Broomstick: New Generation Witchcraft

Silver RavenWolf

4.3

Throughout the world there is a New Generation of Witches - people practicing or wishing to practice the Craft on their own, without an in-the-flesh magickal support group. "To Ride a Silver Broomstick" presents both the science and religion of Witchcraft so you can become an active participant while growing at your own pace. This book is ideal for anyone, regardless of religious background: male

42

The Witching Hour (Lives of the Mayfair Witches, #1)

Anne Rice

4.2

From the author of the extraordinary Vampire Chronicles comes a huge, hypnotic novel of witchcraft and the occult through four centuries.

Demonstrating, once again, her gift for spellbinding storytelling and the creation of legend, Anne Rice makes real for us a great dynasty of witches—a family given to poetry and to incest, to murder and to philosophy; a family that, over the ages, is itself haunt

43

Witch: Unleashed. Untamed. Unapologetic.

Lisa Lister

4.2

A witch is a wise woman, a healer. Yet for so long the word “witch” has had negative connotations. In this book, third generation hereditary witch Lisa Lister explains the history behind witchcraft, why identifying as a healer in past centuries led women to be burned at the stake, and why the witch is reawakening in women across the world today.

All women are witches, and when they connect to sour

44

Witch Crafting: A Spiritual Guide to Making Magic

Phyllis Curott

4.2

Phyllis Curott’s first book, Book of Shadows, was an inspirational, spiritual memoir that chronicled her journey from Ivy League-educated, New York City attorney to Wiccan High Priestess. By inviting readers of all faiths to share in her own personal transformation, Phyllis debunked many of the myths surrounding Wicca and revealed it for what it really is: a spiritual movement whose tenets of Godd

45

Wicca: A Modern Guide to Witchcraft and Magick

Harmony Nice

4.2

Witchcraft and Wicca for a modern world, from YouTube vlogger and Instagram sensation Harmony Nice
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 70

46

The Book of Life (All Souls Trilogy, #3)

Deborah Harkness

4.2

The #1 New York Times bestselling series finale and sequel to A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night

Bringing the magic and suspense of the All Souls Trilogy to a deeply satisfying conclusion, this highly anticipated finale went straight to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. In The Book of Life, Diana and Matthew time-travel back from Elizabethan London to make a dramatic return to the p

47

Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1)

Rachel Hawkins

4.2

Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It's gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie's estranged father—an elusive European warlock—only when necessary. But when Sophie attracts too much human attention for a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, it's her dad who decides her punishment: exile to Hex Hall, an

48

The Rules of Magic

Alice Hoffman

4.2

Find your magic

For the Owens family, love is a curse that began in 1620, when Maria Owens was charged with witchery for loving the wrong man.

Hundreds of years later, in New York City at the cusp of the sixties, when the whole world is about to change, Susanna Owens knows that her three children are dangerously unique. Difficult Franny, with skin as pale as milk and blood red hair, shy and beautifu

Recommended by Anne Thériault.

Anne Thériault

@ushav Oh I love that book. I love it even more than I love Practical Magic. I read it in the bath last winter [source]

49

Evolutionary Witchcraft

T. Thorn Coyle

4.2

A learned and serious manual to Witchcraft for the mature practitioner, by one of the craft's leading teachers.

50

The House Witch: Your Complete Guide to Creating a Magical Space with Rituals and Spells for Hearth and Home

Arin Murphy-Hiscock

4.2

Everything you need to know to create your very own "sacred space"--perfect for practicing home-based witchcraft including spells, rituals, herbalism, and more!--from the author of The Green Witch. Your home is an important part of who you are--it makes sense to tie your practice of witchcraft closely to the place where you build your life. In The House Witch, you'll discover everything you need t

51

Wiccapedia: A Modern-Day White Witch's Guide

Shawn Robbins

4.2

Now in a hipper, edgier format, Wiccapedia provides a fresh, innovative, and thoroughly up-to-date look at witchcraft—and gives readers a prescription for happiness.

Live life to the fullest using simply fabulous contemporary witchcraft! “Spiritual life coaches” and celebrity witches Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway unlock the secrets of the Wicca universe, explaining what it means to become a

52

Garden Witchery: Magick from the Ground Up

Ellen Dugan

4.2

How does your magickal garden grow?... With violets, rosemary, and yarrow to attract faeries; an apple tree for love and health; and a circle of stones in some tucked-away corner? Whether you live in a cottage in the woods, a home in the suburbs, or a city apartment with a small balcony, a powerful and enchanted realm awaits you. Discover the secret language and magickal properties of the trees an

53

The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot: Your Complete Guide to Understanding the Tarot

Skye Alexander

4.2

Learn how tarot cards can unlock the secrets of the past, present, and future in the latest book of the Modern Witchcraft series.

For centuries, witches have used the tarot to seek insights into the past, present, and future. Today, a new generation is discovering the wonder of divining through the cards. Expert tarot reader Skye Alexander shares the many meanings of the cards within the Major and

54

Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power

Pam Grossman

4.1

A whip-smart and illuminating exploration of the world’s fascination with witches from podcast host and practicing witch Pam Grossman (The Witch Wave), who delves deeply into why witches have intrigued us for centuries and why they’re more relevant now than ever.

When you think of a witch, what do you picture? Pointy black hat, maybe a broomstick. But witches in various guises have been with us fo

55

Blackthorn's Botanical Magic: The Green Witch’s Guide to Essential Oils for Spellcraft, Ritual Healing

Amy Blackthorn

4.1

Here is the first contemporary guide to the transformative powers of essential oils for use in spellcraft and the cultivation of ritual power. From rose-scented rosaries to the lingering aroma of frankincense, and the cleansing energy of white sage, Amy Blackthorn-- the woman behind Blackthorn Hoodoo Blends --will take you on a journey beyond the soothing, healing power of scents into their hidden

56

The Craft: A Witch's Book of Shadows

Dorothy Morrison

4.1

Celebrate the changing of the seasons and the beauty and power of the Moon, the Stars, and the Sun. Written by a Witch who has spent many years teaching the Craft of Wicca to newcomers, this introductory guide presents everything you need to know for successful witchery, including:

An essential set of instructions and guidelines for beginning the practice of the Ancient arts An overview of Wiccan b

57

Mastering Witchcraft: A Practical Guide for Witches, Warlocks & Covens

Paul Huson

4.1

An enduring classic since its publication in 1970, "Mastering Witchcraft" is one of the best how-to manuals for those wishing to practice traditional European Witchcraft as a craft rather than a New Age religion. Starting from first principles, Huson instructs the novice step by step in the arts of circle casting, blessing and banning, the uses of amulets and talismans, philters, divination, necro

58

Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation

Mat Auryn

4.1

Uncover the Secrets to Becoming a Powerful Psychic Witch

Popular writer and witch Mat Auryn reveals his most closely guarded tips, practices, and meditations for unlocking your psychic abilities and elevating your witchcraft into exciting new territory. Featuring over ninety exercises, this groundbreaking book helps your magick and your senses reach their full potential.

Witchcraft and psychism ar

59

A Witch Alone: Thirteen Moons to Master Natural Magic

Marian Green

4.1

This book carries on the tradition of the solo village witch emphasizing white rather than black magic. It is a practical manual of instruction for those who choose the solo path of study and particularly stresses the importance of being in tune with nature. As there are approximately 13 moons each year – the book is divided into 13 parts. Each section is aimed at lasting from the new moon to the

60

The Tales of Beedle the Bard (Hogwarts Library Book)

J.K. Rowling

4.1

The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers’ attention in the book known as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now, thanks to Hermione Granger’s new translation from the ancient runes, we present this stunning edition with an introduction, notes, and illustrations by J. K. Rowling, and extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore.

Never before have Muggles been p

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Power of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment

Laurie Cabot, Tom Cowan

4.1

The earth, the moon, and the magical path to enlightenment. Written by a practicing witch who conducts classes and seminars on witchcraft--the oldest Western religion, a means of power and enlightenment, and a healing art.

"Laurie Cabot has written a fascinating account of a beautiful and sadly misunderstood religion, witchcraft. She has with her life and work done a great deal to legitimize this

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Book of Shadows

Phyllis Curott

4.1

"Most people know intuitively that when you fall in love the world is full of magic. What they don't know is that when you discover the universe is full of magic, you fall in love with the world."
When high-powered Manhattan lawyer Phyllis Curott began exploring Witchcraft, she discovered a spiritual movement that defied all stereotypes. Encountering neither satanic rites nor eccentric spinsters, s

63

Witchcraft for Tomorrow

Doreen Valiente

4.1

Since the publication of her previous books on witchcraft, Doreen Valiente has received many letters asking -How can I find a witches' coven? How can I become a witch?- This book gives the answers. It tells you what the old religion of witchcraft has to offer the new age; how the ago-old Craft of the Wise can be practiced in the modern world; how to initiate yourself and start your own coven. The

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Natural Witchery: Intuitive, Personal & Practical Magick

Ellen Dugan

4.1

A natural Witch has an appreciation of nature and an awareness of the magickal energies present in all things. This kinship with the unseen world is at the heart of Witchcraft. It is also the foundation of all magickal work.

You will enhance your spellcrafting, empower your witchery, and add richness and depth to your everyday life by developing your intuition and psychic skills. Natural Witchery f

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Natural Magic

Doreen Valiente

4.1

Did you know that the thickness of the layers in a locally grown onion will indicate the severity of the coming winter? Magic is all around us, in stones, flowers, stars, the dawn wind, and the sunset cloud. All we need is the ability to see it, understand it, and apply it. Magic works because of nature's laws, not in spite of them, and Valiente shows how to practice the age-old white magic which

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Craft: How to Be a Modern Witch

Gabriela Herstik

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Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen

Scott Cunningham

4.1

There's a reason caviar has a reputation as a love food, but a little vanilla or peppermint can work wonders too! You'll savor mushrooms like never before after experiencing their intuitive-raising effects, and a munch of celery will resonate with new meaning as it boosts your sexual desire and psychic awareness.

Virtually any item in your pantry can be used for personal transformation. From artich

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Wicca for Beginners: Fundamentals of Philosophy & Practice

Thea Sabin

4.1

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 s

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The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft

Rosemary Ellen Guiley

4.1

Long the stuff of legend, witches and witchcraft have been associated with every variety of evil and mischief. This encyclopedia aims to dispel such notions, with a comprehensive guide to witchcraft throughout history and around the world.

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Spell Crafts: Creating Magical Objects

Scott Cunningham, David Harrington

4.1

Feel the energy that flows through everything you do. Tap into that power! Carve a symbol, dip a candle, mix fragrant herbs, sculpt clay, and make your life all that you want it to be. When crafts are used to create objects intended for ritual or to symbolize the divine, the connection between the craftsperson and divinity grows more intense.

This second edition of Spell Crafts, the much-loved and

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Wicca For One: The Path Of Solitary Witchcraft

Raymond Buckland

4.1

A comprehensive guide to the solitary practice of Wicca through every season of life, from becoming a witch to improving your life through magic to mastering spells, rites, traditions, and celebrations. Original.

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Aradia: Gospel of the Witches

Charles Godfrey Leland

4.1

Its accuracy is disputed by some, while others consider it a vital resource for studying and understanding Italian witch folklore of the 19th century. What is certain is that this 1899 classic has become a foundational document of modern Wicca and neopaganism. Leland claimed his "witch informant," a fortune-teller named Maddalena, supplied him with the secret writings that he translated and combin

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The Crystal Bible: A Definitive Guide to Crystals

Judy Hall

4.1

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Magical Herbalism: The Secret Craft of the Wise

Scott Cunningham

4.1

Natural magic utilizes the world around us for magical purposes. Herbs are one of the most important tools for natural magic, and the best introduction to this system is found in Scott Cunningham's Magical Herbalism.

This book presents a complete system of magic using herbs. You will learn the theory of magic and the tools you'll need. Then you'll get countless techniques for using herbs for magic

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The Modern Witchcraft Spell Book: Your Complete Guide to Crafting and Casting Spells

Skye Alexande

4.1

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Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods Goddesses

Judika Illes

4.0

Enter the World of Spirits!

The Encyclopedia of Spirits is a comprehensive and entertaining A to Z of spirits from around this world and the next. Within these pages meet love goddesses and disease demons, guardians of children and guardians of cadavers. Discover Celtic goddesses and goddesses of the Kabbalah, female Buddhas, African Powers, Dragon Ladies, White Ladies, Black Madonnas, the Green Ma

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Green Witchcraft: A Practical Guide to Discovering the Magic of Plants, Herbs, Crystals, and Beyond

Paige Vanderbeck

4.0

Learn to live the way of the green witch

Green witchcraft is a school of witchcraft for those who want to live in harmony with the earth and its green things--and this book is your how-to guide. Open yourself up to everything from growing herbs and plants for magic and medicine, to honoring the spirits of trees and animals, and using crystals for power and healing.

Put natural magic into practice, w

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The Modern Witch Tarot Deck

Lisa Sterle

4.0

A youthful, contemporary take on traditional tarot imagery by Long Lost and Submerged illustrator Lisa Sterle.

Tarot has never looked more sophisticated and contemporary! Acclaimed illustrator Lisa Sterle marries the symbolism of the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith deck with youthful, stylish characters and items from our modern lives. With its diversity and all-female celebration of womanhood, this

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The Holy Book of Women's Mysteries: Feminist Witchcraft, Goddess Rituals, Spellcasting and Other Womanly Arts

Zsuzsanna Budapest

4.0

Women's rights and rites merge in this complete guide to the principles and practices of matriarchal religion.

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Practical Candleburning Rituals: Spells and Rituals for Every Purpose

Raymond Buckland

4.0

This trusted guidebook by popular author Raymond Buckland has introduced candle magick to more than 300,000 readers. From winning love to conquering fear, obtaining money to improving relationships, Practical Candleburning Rituals is filled with simple candle rites that get real results.

Newly updated and re-organized, this edition includes thirty-seven rituals-adapted for Christians and Pagans-tha

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Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows, #1)

Kim Harrison

4.0

All the creatures of the night gather in "the Hollows" of Cincinnati, to hide, to prowl, to party... and to feed.

Vampires rule the darkness in a predator-eat-predator world rife with dangers beyond imagining - and it's Rachel Morgan's job to keep that world civilized.

A bounty hunter and witch with serious sex appeal and an attitude, she'll bring 'em back alive, dead... or undead.

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Cunning-Folk and Familiar Spirits: Shamanistic Visionary Traditions in Early Modern British Witchcraft and Magic

Emma Wilby

4.0

In the hundreds of confessions relating to witchcraft and sorcery trials from early modern Britain we frequently find detailed descriptions of intimate working relationships between popular magical practitioners and familiar spirits of either human or animal form. Until recently historians often dismissed these descriptions as elaborate fictions created by judicial interrogators eager to find evid

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Mrs. B's Guide to Household Witchery: Everyday Magic, Spells, and Recipes

Kris Bradley

4.0

For domestic goddesses everywhere--add some magic and fun to those mundane household chores with "Mrs. B.'s Guide to Household Witchery." Whether you're sweeping the floor, making a meal, or cleaning out that junk drawer, domestic witch Kris Bradley, creator of the popular blog, "Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom," will show you how to create spells and magic to bring happiness and balance into yo

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The Outer Temple of Witchcraft: Circles, Spells, and Rituals (Temple of Witchcraft, #2)

Christopher Penczak

4.0

As you enter the heart of witchcraft, you find at its core the power of sacred space. In Christopher Penczak's first book, The Inner Temple of Witchcraft, you found the sacred space within yourself. Now The Outer Temple of Witchcraft helps you manifest the sacred in the outer world through ritual and spellwork. The book's twelve lessons, with exercises, rituals, and homework, follow the traditiona

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Garden Witch's Herbal: Green Magick, Herbalism & Spirituality

Ellen Dugan

4.0

Every Witch needs a little corner of the world to tend. Deepen your connection to the earth and watch your magickal skills blossom. Ellen Dugan presents a variety of ways to honor and work with the plant kingdom in this charming hands-on guide to green magick and spirituality. Designed to enhance any tradition or style of the Craft, this handy herbal reference provides the physical description, fo

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The Visions of Isobel Gowdie: Magic, Witchcraft and Dark Shamanism in Seventeenth-Century Scotland

Emma Wilby

4.0

The witchcraft confessions given by Isobel Gowdie in Auldearn, 1662, are widely celebrated as the most extraordinary on record in Britain. Their descriptive power, vivid imagery and contentious subject-matter have attracted considerable interest on both academic and popular levels. This book provides the first full-length examination of the confessions and the life and character of the woman behin

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To Stir a Magick Cauldron: A Witch's Guide to Casting and Conjuring

Silver RavenWolf

4.0

To Stir a Magick Cauldron Boasting more than 100,000 copies in print, this indispensable guide has been revised and updated. Silver RavenWolf dishes out tried-and-true Witch wisdom, covering the essentials of Witchcraft. New cover New interior design New edit Full description

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Nocturnal Witchcraft: Magick After Dark

Konstantinos

4.0

The Powers of Night
Nocturnal Energies differ from those of Daylight and Witches have long known how to take advantage of Lunar Powers and the spiritual entities that prefer the darkness for particular magical operations.

This innovative book explores special techniques for working with the Night Powers and the subtle effects of dark symbols to:

Cast a Nocturnal Magick Circle Invoke the Dark Gods an

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Book of Shadows (Sweep, #1)

Cate Tiernan

4.0

Something is happening to me that I don't understand.

I see things, feel things in a new way. I can do things normal people can't do. Powerful things. Magical things. It scares me.

I never chose to learn witchcraft. But I'm starting to wonder if witchcraft is choosing me.

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The Door to Witchcraft: A New Witch's Guide to History, Traditions, & Modern-Day Spells

Tonya A. Brown

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An ABC of Witchcraft: Past and Present

Doreen Valiente

4.0

What is the relationship of the Bible to Witchcraft? What are Fairies, and Magical Alphabets? What were the links between Druidism and Witchcraft? An ABC of Witchcraft covers these subjects and many more from the well-informed and gentle viewpoint of practicing witch, Doreen Valiente.Arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference, the book discusses over 125 subjects that may concern anyone wis

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Wicca Book of Spells: A Book of Shadows for Wiccans, Witches, and Other Practitioners of Magic

Lisa Chamberlain

4.0

Do you want to start practicing magic? Not sure where to begin? Want a collection of spells that can transform and enhance your life?
The world of magic is full of immeasurable potential. There are literally thousands of spells in existence, for every purpose you could possibly imagine. In this book from best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain, you will find spells and other magical workings that, whe

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The Crooked Path: An Introduction to Traditional Witchcraft

Kelden and Gemma Gary

4.0

The Crooked Path is a primer for readers new to the practice of Traditional Witchcraft that is rooted in British folklore and history. This book shares hands-on tips and techniques to get started on this powerful and dynamic spiritual path, including guidance on establishing a practice that is based on your own location and natural landscape. You will also discover how to work with the tools, ritu

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City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1)

Cassandra Clare

4.0

When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder― much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing―not even a smear of

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Witchcraft Today

Gerald B. Gardner

4.0

Commemorating its 50th anniversary is an expanded edition of the first Wicca book, by the father of the Pagan renaissance.

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Light Magic for Dark Times: More than 100 Spells, Rituals, and Practices for Coping in a Crisis

Lisa Marie Basile and Kristen J. Solle

4.0

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Witches Abroad (Discworld, #12; Witches #3)

Terry Pratchett

4.0

Be careful what you wish for...

Once upon a time there was a fairy godmother named Desiderata who had a good heart, a wise head, and poor planning skills—which unfortunately left the Princess Emberella in the care of her other (not quite so good and wise) godmother when DEATH came for Desiderata. So now it's up to Magrat Garlick, Granny Weatherwax, and Nanny Ogg to hop on broomsticks and make for f

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The Truth About Wicca and Witchcraft Finding Your True Power

James Aten

4.0

Dispels the myths about Wicca, and gives step by step instructions on Witchcraft. Excellent for the beginner or intermediate practitioner. Explore a little bit of Pagan history. Where does the knowledge come from? Why was it repressed? Discover WHY and HOW Witchcraft works, and why anyone with an open mind can do it. Unlock the secrets of the astral plane and discover your true psychic potential.

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Crystals for Beginners: The Guide to Get Started With the Healing Power of Crystals

Karen Frazier

4.0

AGATE:
• Reinforces the effects of other stones of the quartz family (mostly crystal clear).
• Tones and strengthens body and mind. Diffuses sense of strength and courage.
• Help discern the truths and accept circumstances.
• Chakras and working with attitudes in accordance with the color of the stone.
AGATE RED:
• Symbolizes strength. Stimulates curiosity and initiative.
• Help out of lethargy.
•

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The Good Witch's Guide: A Modern-Day Wiccapedia of Magickal Ingredients and Spells

Shawn Robbins

4.0

From cleansing spells to hands-on healing to the spiritual use of herbs, witches know which magickal and natural remedies work best!
The Good Witch’s Guide offers a treasure chest filled with holistic Wiccan magic and lore. Illustrated throughout, it teaches you which herbs and spices, oils and aromatherapy, brews, potions, spells, and more, can help you live life to the fullest. And with spells,