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A magical lifestyle guide for everything from powering up a stylish crystal to banishing terrible Tinder dates
Want to feel terrifyingly beautiful? Wear the right color of eye shadow to project otherworldly glamour. Need to exorcise a toxic friendship? Repeat the proper incantation and make it disappear. Want to increase your energy? Whip up a tasty herbal “potion” to rev up your stamina. DIY projects, rituals, and spells—along with fun historical sidebars—summon the best trends of the modern witchy lifestyle and the time-trusted traditions of the hell-raising women of the past. With humor, heart, and a hip sensibility, Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman dispense witchy wisdom for the curious, the cynical, and anyone who could use a magical boost.
Selected Table of Contents:
CHAPTER 1 – Self-Initiation: An Induction into Basic Witchery
What We Mean by “Witchcraft”
Our Favorite Pop Culture Witches
CHAPTER 2 – Glamours: The Power to Change How You Look
How to Clothe Yourself in Literal Darkness
The Dark Magic of Unfeminine Haircuts
A Spell for Self-Care
CHAPTER 3 – Healing: The Power to Care for Yourself
A Spell to Make Peace with Your Body
Magical Exercise
A Ritual for a Relaxing Netflix Binge
CHAPTER 4 – Summoning: The Power to Care for Others (and Have Them Care for You)
The Transformative Power of Vulnerability
A Collaborative Ritual to Deepen Friendship
CHAPTER 5 – Enchantment: The Power to Make Choices about Love and Sex
Conjuring Your Perfect Mate
The Magic Circle of Consent
A Spell for Talking about Sex
CHAPTER 6 – Banishment: The Power to Avoid What Brings You Down
Expelling Social Toxicity
The Different Types of Personal Demons
A Spell to Counter Impostor Syndrome
CHAPTER 7 – Divination: The Power to Decide Your Destiny
A Spell to Name Your Heart’s Desire
How to Read Tea Leaves
From the Publisher
With Basic Witches, You Will Learn
Witch Calisthenics
How to Read Tea Leaves
Which Pet Should Be Your Familiar?
Powerful Scents to Try
For happiness: frankincense, lemon and grapefruitFor mental acuity: rosemary, lemon, and jasmineFor strength and vigor: peppermintFor calm and comfort: orange, vanilla, and lavenderFor creativity: vanilla and cinnamonFor attractiveness: black licorice, lavender, and pumpkin pie spice (really)
Kitchen Witchery
If you want: to chill outMake: warm milk with honeyIf you want: to nurture a friendshipMake: hot milk chocolateIf you want: to attract a loverMake: baked apples with cinnamonIf you want: boundless energyMake: banana ice creamIf you want: beautyMake: guacamole
Ways of Saying ‘No’
‘That won’t be possible.’
‘Can I propose a different idea?’
‘That’s not really my thing, but you have fun!’
‘I just need a night in, you know?’
‘I appreciate you asking, but I can’t.’
‘My plate is full right now.’ [This may be a white lie, but it’s an acceptable one.]
Publisher : Quirk Books; Illustrated edition (August 29, 2017)
Language : English
Hardcover : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 1594749779
ISBN-13 : 978-1594749773
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.8 x 0.7 x 7.78 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book cool, empowering, and comforting. They also say it makes witchcraft more accessible and includes more background and history on ancient witchcraft. Readers describe the humor as witty, relatable, and quirky. They describe the book as nicely illustrated, pleasant, and easy to pick up and flip through. Customers also mention that the book starts with a wonderful introduction that flows positively about people.
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