Book Review–Witchcraft Essentials: A Beginner’s Guide to the Witchy Path, by Lady Shay Bygul

Book Review

Witchcraft Essentials: A Beginner’s Guide to the Witchy Path

by Lady Shay Bygul

Publisher: www.purrfectlypagan.,com

98 page paperback

Publication Date: January 3, 2024

Hey, hi Pilgrims, Weyland here. Just so you know, in addition to my duties at PaganPagesOrg, I also write for Purrfectly Pagan eMag. Lady Shay is my boss there. I have several bosses and supervisors at my day job too, but I only recognize the redhead at home as my true kingpin. She feeds me.

Lady Shay‘s Witchcraft Essentials: A Beginner’s Guide to the Witchy Path, is aimed at newbies, sure, but the absolute goldmine of info within covers such a wide spectrum of enlightenment it belongs on everybody’s bookshelf. (I’ve already included it on mine!) And it’s not only the range of knowledge she displays that grabs me, it’s her clarity and seamless organization too. Starting in the Introduction and continuing throughout the book, clear and simple information is laid out by numbered topics. Por ejemplo: “The History of Witchcraft. 1. Ancient Roots. 2. The Witch Hunts. 3. The Modern Revival. 4. Eclectic Practices.” This layout is excellent for study comprehension while allowing readers to quickly cherry pick any pertinent facts they may be looking for. Perfect if you need to reference something fast.

From spell casting to moon magick to divination, it’s all laid out here. With enough handy detail to keep readers of all skills and levels happy.

Bravo.

Introduction, glossary, contact information.

My verdict: 5 broomsticks (out of 5).

About the author

Lady Shay Bygul is an author, eclectic witch and the founder and owner of Purrfecftly Pagan Magazine. Her published books are Witchcraft Essentials: A Beginner’s Guide to the Witchy Path, The Best of Purrfectly Pagan Magazine: January 2022-June 2022 and Learn Tarot in 30 Days: A Beginner’s Journey to Confidence and Clarity. She may be contacted at www.PurrfectlyPagan.com

About the Reviewer

Weyland Smith writes for PaganPagesOrg and Purrfecftly Pagan eMag