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Book Review-Seasons of the Witch: Yule Journal by Lorianna Anderson, Illustrated by Giada Rose
Book Review Seasons of the Witch: Yule Journal By Lorianne Anderson, Illustrated by Giada Rose Publisher: Rockpool Publishing 208 Page Full-Color, Illustrated Paperback Release Date: October 7th, 2025 Seasons of the Witch: Yule Journal is a great exercise in witchy mindfulness-especially for those like myself who aren’t big fans of Winter and Yule/Christmas. This journal has an appeal to it, partially because of the artwork, which is beautiful, but also because it contains the greatest wisdom of all within it: yours. Whether animal medicines, such as Bear, Cardinal and Deer, are prompts to look within during the dark months, or encouraging things like decorating to be witchy rituals, this journal is…
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Book Review-Earth Magic: A Grimoire of Nature Spells by Cheralyn Darcey
Book Review Earth Magic: A Grimoire of Nature Spells By Cheralyn Darcey Publisher: Rockpool Publishing 327 page, illustrated Hardcover Release Date: September 16th, 2025 Earth Magic: A Grimoire of Nature Spells is a beautifully illustrated, designed, and practical book of spells involving nature. Be it trees, flowers or herbs, this grimoire really does contain just about every (non-toxic) plant that would be common for witchcraft practitioners. The spells themselves are original to the author, with this book being a compilation of three of her previous spellbooks. I received my copy of this book a couple months ago and worked with it in the time leading up to this review. The spells…
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Book Review: Pagan Portals Nine’s a Charm
Title: Pagan Portals Nine’s a Charm: Herbs of the Anglo-Saxon Healing Poem Author: Martha Gray Publisher: Moon Books Release Date: August 1st, 2025 Pages: 144 pages There is so much packed into these 144 pages! History seekers, mythology revelers, herbalists, and healers all need to read this tome. Martha Gray wrote this while tending to her garden and cats. It couldn’t be more magical. I imagined books piled on her desk, herbs in bouquets upside down drying in the breeze while a magical candle burned spirit into her words. There is a robust Forward that sets the historical context for the book and the depth that it will explore. …
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Book Review: Tarot Card Companion
Title: Tarot Card Companion: Master the Art of Tarot Reading Author: Victoria Maxwell Publisher: Rockpool Publishing Release Date: August 12, 2025 Pages: 355 pages Victoria Maxwell packs a lot of information into “Tarot Card Companion: Master the Art of Tarot Reading.” Her deck, “Your First Tarot” was released along with this book, but is not part of this review. Because that deck closely follows the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this guide can pair with any tarot deck based on that 78-card system. Each card has a two-page spread with a picture of the card and a description of its imagery, a short paragraph of key words and phrases, correspondences, meanings upright and…
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Deck Review-Gaian Tarot, 2nd Edition: Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves by Joanna Powell Colbert
Deck Review Gaian Tarot, 2nd Edition: Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves By Joanna Powell Colbert 78 Card Tarot Deck, 191 Page Guidebook in a magnetically sealed box Publisher: Red Feather Body Mind Spirit Release Date: April 28th, 2025 . Gaian Tarot: 2nd Edition is a much-anticipated re-do of the popular Gaian Tarot that has been out for some time now. While I never had the chance to have the original edition of this beautiful and meaningful deck, I can safely say I see why it’s remained such a popular Tarot deck for beginners and seasoned Tarot readers alike. The symbology and imagery in this deck are unmatched in terms of inclusivity…
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Book Review-The Green Witch Illustrated: An Enchanting Immersion Into the Magic of Natural Witchcraft by Arin Murphy-Hiscock, Illustrated by Sara Richard
Book Review The Green Witch Illustrated: An Enchanting Immersion Into the Magic of Natural Witchcraft By Arin Murphy-Hiscock, Illustrated by Sara Richard Publisher: Adams Media 256 Page Full-Color, Fully Illustrated Hardcover Release Date: November 26th, 2024 The Green Witch Illustrated has been a companion over this past Summer for me, guiding me to natural magicks to be in touch with the Earth around me during the blooming season. To say that this book influenced a lot of my summer magicks is an understatement. Not only does it avoid so many common trappings specific to traditions (such as Wicca, traditional craft, etc)., making it accessible and usable to any kind of witch.…
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Book Review: Ancestral Healing Oracle
Title: Ancestral Healing Oracle: Transform Generational Trauma Author: Inna Segal Illustrator: Jena Dellagrottaglia Publisher: Rockpool Publishing Release Date: September 16, 2025 Pages: 36 cards & 96-page guide (boxed set) “Ancestral Healing Oracle: Transform Generational Trauma” is a tool to explore and heal your relationship with yourself and your family. It will guide you on a path of self-discovery, to connect with your feminine and masculine lineages, understand archetypal aspects, recognize patterns, and release what no longer serves your highest good. A significant part of healing involves getting to know yourself and these cards tap into wisdom to help understand your life experiences, their karmic lessons, and steps that can lead…
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Book Review: Shamanic Oracle
Title: Shamanic Oracle: Connect to the medicine of the earth Author: Luis and Magali Tamani Publisher: Rockpool Publishing Release Date: August 19, 2025 Pages: 36 cards & 144-page guide The “Shamanic Oracle: Connect to the medicine of the earth” is the co-creation of illustrator Luis and author Magali Tamani. The 36 cards are grouped by their elements, nine cards in each of the four families. Roots Protectors ground you and provide guidance, the Wind Arcana brings a mysterious air, Spirit Messengers will awaken your fire, and Wisdom Watchers bring the teachings of water. The cards are 3.54 inches by 5.04 inches – somewhat larger than a typical deck yet still…
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Deck Review — Mood Crystals by Christel Alberez and Nereus North Goldstar
Deck Review — Mood Crystals by Christel Alberez and Nereus North Goldstar Publisher: David & Charles 50 Cards Release Date: 13th September 2022 Thank you to David & Charles for providing this deck for unbiased review. I really enjoy instructional decks — something beyond the standard oracle or divination deck, where each card carries learning and information beyond connecting with your inner self. This deck certainly ticks that box. From the moment you open the box and pull out the guidebook and cards, you can see that each card is not only beautifully presented but rich in useful detail. Let’s start with the guide booklet. There’s a short introduction that…
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Book Review — The Tarot Spreads Yearbook
Book Review — The Tarot Spreads Yearbook Publisher: David & Charles 144 Pages Release Date: 11th April 2023 This beautifully presented book is billed as “52 Tarot Spreads for Getting to Know Yourself.” In our modern, fast-paced life, isn’t that something we’re all trying to do a little more? It’s so easy to get bogged down in our routines, work, and trying to make ends meet that we can lose sight of our inner selves and what nourishes us. With that in mind, I opened this book with an optimistic frame of mind. At first glance, it’s clear that, like the year, this book is split into four seasons: Growth,…
