LINK TO COPY + OPEN ON COMPUTER

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XKYw3Pm7ot2hbZWgHfXou0rgrXIMwBt_5IJgSfEcrPc/
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PLACES TO GET BOOKS/PDFS:

*avoid Amazon because we eat the rich in this house and don’t support prison labor*
CHECK YOUR LOCAL BOOKSTORE/SMALL BOOKSTORE AND SEE IF THEY WILL ORDER
BOOKS FOR U :)
https://b-ok.cc/ - pdfs - download free pdfs on witchcraft
www.scribd.com - $9.99 subscription fee per month after free 30 days, contains HUGE amounts
of witchcraft books + witchcraft pdfs
https://www.etsy.com/ca/search?q=witchcraft%20books - etsy sometimes has the books you
need.
https://www.abebooks.com/?cm_sp=TopNav-_-PLP-_-Logo - has many of the books listed
https://www.catlandbooks.com/
https://www.thecrookedpathshop.com/shop/24 - has many of the books listed
https://www.alibris.com/cart.view

RESOURCES FOR BEGINNER WITCHES -

*this list will be edited/added to as more information and resources are found*
*a reminder that most modern-day witchcraft books are heavily affected by white colonization
and whiteness. Keep in mind your privilege and how this affects the sources you read*
As an eclectic self taught witch, I consider these topics to be the basis and foundation for
beginning your journey as a witch, and helpful to decolonize your craft:

Mythology/Historical Resources
Magic of the Celtic Gods and Goddesses by Carl McColman and Kathryn Hinds
The Aradia - Book of the Witches
The Greek Myths By Robert Graves
Norse Mythology by John Lindow
The Gods of the Egyptians by E. A. Wallis Budge
Mythology by Martin R Phillips

History of Salem Witch Trials (Brief) - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-

of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/#:~:text=The%20Salem%20witch%20trials
%20occurred,the%20families%20of%20those%20convicted.

Sources to remind you that your witchcraft is political:

Cultural Appropriation + Colonization of Witchcraft
Cultural Appropriation in Modern Day Witchcraft and Paganism, a study
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1303&context=honors

Podcast talking about cultural appropriation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RPaQObRWZ4

Witches of Hoodoo discuss the appropriation of their culture

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/qkg93m/black-magic-talking-with-hoodoo-witches

Cultural appropriation of white sage

https://www.willystreet.coop/august-2019/smudge-and-the-cultural-appropriation-issue

Overall reads on cultural appropriation and why most published books are by white cis
men/women:
https://thestrand.ca/your-witchy-aesthetic-is-problematic/
https://www.bustle.com/p/for-witches-of-color-books-about-the-occult-are-scarce-19206296

Black + Indigenous Owned Businesses (witchy, bookstores, + more)

https://www.grandmascandleshop.com/gemstones.html - candles, gemstones, books and more!
https://redpriestess.com/ - crystals and more
https://www.buzzfeed.com/sydrobinson1/black-owned-witch-shops - Black owned witch shops!
thanks buzzfeed. We still hate you.
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/native-owned-brands-to-support-on-indigenous-
peoples-day - Indigenous owned brands
https://themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/ - Black owned etsy stores

Protection/Warding
https://aminoapps.com/c/pagans-witches/page/blog/wards-basics/
MQdW_bnETkuZ75gYJWJ5QYDrmQbPoXKbvD
http://glassewitchcottage.com/2019/04/22/defend-the-keep-warding-and-home-protection-
practices/
https://elvenwitch.tumblr.com/post/110217040013/a-crash-course-in-warding
https://thewitchtokcollective.wordpress.com/2020/04/11/basics-of-warding/
Protection and Reversal Magick by Jason Miller

Grounding
https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques
https://www.learnreligions.com/grounding-centering-and-shielding-4122187

Meditation
Psychic Witch by Mat Auryn
https://zenhabits.net/meditation-guide/
https://www.headspace.com/meditation-101/what-is-meditation
https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/how-to-meditate
FREE Guided Meditations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoDb7PbZQ1s&t=9733s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg3CJ7Zb55o&t=1354s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1sJYZS81Zk

Banishment
https://unseenseraph.com/simple-banishing-methods/
https://thetravelingwitch.com/blog/2016/12/21/banishing
https://www.learnreligions.com/about-magical-banishing-2562757

Divination
The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Tarot by Skye Alexander
www.biddytarot.com - in depth guide to every tarot card!
https://www.learnreligions.com/methods-of-divination-2561764 - methods of divination
https://exemplore.com/fortune-divination/Pendulum-Divination-or-Dowsing-How-to-Use-a-
Pendulum - pendulum or dowsing divination
https://exemplore.com/wicca-witchcraft/Pendulum-Witchcraft-How-to-Make-and-Use-a-
Pendulum - how to make and use a pendulum
https://exemplore.com/fortune-divination/How-to-Read-Tarot-with-Playing-Cards - how to read
tarot with playing cards

Binding
https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-magical-binding-2561870
https://exemplore.com/wicca-witchcraft/How-and-When-to-Use-a-Binding-Spell

Cleansing
*reminder that WHITE SAGE and PALO SANTO are endangered and heavily culturally
appropriated. SMUDGING is a closed practice. Other options for smoke cleansing include
lavender, frankincense, sandalwood, rosemary, and bay. Make your own bundles for smoke
cleansing and get creative! Other forms of sage are ok aka common sage or clary sage, but
always make sure to source ethically, double check the kind, or grow your own!*

https://aminoapps.com/c/pagans-witches/page/blog/cleansing-methods-101/
QKn0_VLjiXuv2JYwzMkebeX8Gxjr1Nlz7
https://thewitchtokcollective.wordpress.com/2020/04/05/the-basics-of-cleansing/
http://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/cleansing-without-sage/

Spell Books/General
I usually recommend making your own spells, but here are a few spell books/general books I
thoroughly enjoy:
*note that Cunningham and Buckland are Wiccan authors and come from a white cis straight
male perspective. They’re great for getting a basis of Right Hand Path witchcraft but keep in
mind that not all of it will resonate. Llewyn tends to mass produce witch books, but keeps them
rather eurocentric/Wiccan/culturally appropriative so keep that in mind when reading things by
them*
Scott Cunningham’s Book of Shadows

The door the Witchcraft - a new witch’s guide

Ray Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft

Basic Witches by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman

A Witches’ Bible, the complete witches handbook

Energy Essentials by Mya Om

the Un-Spell Book by Mya Om

Spell Crafts by David Harringont & Scott Cunningham

A year and a day of everyday witchcraft by Deborah Blake

Non-sucky beginner books: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/oathbound/2019/01/beginner-

books-that-dont-suck/

BOOKS TO STAY AWAY FROM:

Witch by Lisa Lister - Trans-exclusionary
Witchcraft by Anastasia Graywolf - uses slurs for Roma witches and takes from closed
Indigenous practices
Silver Ravenwolf: not well researched, lots of misinformation
Grimoire for the Green Witch by Anna moura - heavily religious language, no index, passes
Wiccan off as “ancient tradition”

Magickal Tools
Scott Cunningham’s Book of Shadows
https://www.worldofmagick.com/magickal-tools
https://www.mumblesandthings.com/blog/basic-tools
https://thetravelingwitch.com/blog/how-to-practice-magic-without-buying-tools

Crystals
The Crystal Bible
https://www.crystalvaults.com/crystal-encyclopedia/crystal-guide
https://bestcrystals.com/pages/metaphysical-properties
https://heavenandearthjewelry.com/Stone-Properties-Crystal-Information.aspx

Herbs
The Encyclopedia of Magickal Ingredients
https://www.groveandgrotto.com/blogs/articles/a-witchs-glossary-of-herbs
https://www.thevillagewitch.co.uk/herbs-and-their-magical-properties/

Elements/Elemental Magicks
Earth, Aire, Fire, and Water by Scott Cunningham
Wicca Elemental Magick
https://exemplore.com/wicca-witchcraft/The-Elements-In-Witchcraft
https://www.elementsofmagick.com/everyday-magick-blog/the-four-elements9162015

Types of Witches
https://exemplore.com/wicca-witchcraft/What-Kind-of-Witch-Witchcraft-Traditions

Shadow Work
*Shadow work is not always considered beginner friendly. Before starting shadow work, I
recommend getting a therapist since deep trauma work can be difficult to do by one’s self. I
consider working with the shadow an integral part of witchcraft, but please only start researching
it as a beginner witch and do not attempt until you truly feel ready.*

Four Carl Jung Theories Explained (creator of the shadow self): https://medium.com/personal-
growth/4-carl-jung-theories-explained-persona-shadow-anima-animus-the-self-4ab6df8f7971

Complete guide to shadow work: https://scottjeffrey.com/shadow-work/

Carl Jung and the Shadow: https://thequintessentialmind.com/carl-jung-shadow/

What is the shadow self? https://www.thesap.org.uk/resources/articles-on-jungian-psychology-

2/about-analysis-and-therapy/the-shadow/

Shadow work prompts (heavy-duty): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7AqLVquOC-

qT3lmYmVPUGtFNXM/view

Shadow work in magick/witchcraft:

https://thehouseoftwigs.com/2017/11/09/the-key-to-shadow-work/
https://thetravelingwitch.com/blog/how-to-do-shadow-work-in-your-magic-and-why-you-need-it