Title:  The Poison Path Oracle: Plant Allies for Divination, Spirit Communication, and Trance States Author:  Coby Michael Publisher:  Destiny Books Date:  March 31, 2026 Pages:  224  This is the third book in the poison path series by Coby Michael. First was “The Poison Path Herbal” that introduced the medicine and magic of plants often found in a witch’s garden. His second book, “The Poison Path Grimoire,” explored dark herbalism, baneful allies and shadow work. “The Poison Path Oracle” dives deeper into using poisonous plants as partners for spirit communication, divination, and trance work.  The first chapter covers the history of divination around the world, focusing on some of the most…

Title:  Ancient Spells and Incantations: Echoes of Magic Through the Ages and Across Cultures Author:  Enid Baxter Ryce Publisher:  Weiser Books Date:  April 6, 2026 Pages:  208  Extensive research went in to collecting the incantations, spells, and other magical words from countries and cultures around the world and across the centuries. Scans of ancient manuscripts, letters, museum collections, and university library archives are among her sources, with a long list of magical articles and books named in the bibliography.  Each chapter begins with an introduction and focuses on a category: “Manifesting and Prophesy,” “Love and Lust,” “Protection Incantations,” “Healing,” and “Curses, Binding, and Vengeance.”  The ancient magic that ancestors whispered,…

Title:  New Moon Life Design: Manifest the Life You Want Using Lunar Cycles, Tarot and Astrology Author:  Yesbelt Fernandez Publisher:  Weiser Books Date:  April 1, 2026 Pages:  256  Yesbelt Fernandez presents a year-long practice incorporating the powers of lunar cycles, astrology, and tarot to take readers from where they are in life to where they want to be. Each twenty-nine-and-a-half days comprise what she calls a “moonth,” during which the moon moves through eight phases and all twelve zodiac signs. Aligning intentions with these ever-changing energies creates a natural rhythm, and using that energy can make life easier. The first three chapters introduce her “Big Three” foundational tools: lunar cycles…

Title:  Mystical Mocktails: 60 Nonalcoholic Mindful Recipes, Rituals, and Affirmations Author:  Julia Halina Hadas Publisher:  Andrews McMeel Publishing Date:  January 6, 2026 Pages:  224  There are many reasons people chose not to consume alcohol and they, too, deserve special libations. Given that distilleries I have visited offer mocktails along with their spirited options, restaurants have zero-proof drinks on their menus, and non-alcohol bars are gaining in popularity, it’s safe to say the niche choice has become mainstream, making this book well-timed.   The 60 mocktails Julia Halina Hadas presents are creative and sophisticated. Each one was carefully crafted with ingredients that align with a specific intention, and grouped into one…

Title: Charm Casting: Divining with Trinkets, Trifles, Baubles, and Bits Author:  Tina Hardt Publisher:  Weiser Books Publication Date:  November 3, 2025 Pages:  208  Charm casting is an extremely individualized method of divination because the caster controls every aspect: the items, their definitions, the surface on which they are cast, and the meaning of how and where they fall when thrown. Author and professional caster Tina Hardt guides readers to assemble a casting kit, creating their own dynamic oracle using a collection of small, meaningful baubles, trinkets, items from nature, and assorted knickknackery. She has “a dented tin filled to the brim with small and oddly compelling objects” she calls “Wee…