Let’s be honest: at some point, we all wished we had magical powers. What if I told you that we do? Sure, we can’t defy gravity or move things with our minds, but we possess a special kind of magic that we can use to achieve our dreams and get what we want out of life. Sometimes it’s hard to believe, but we have some control over what happens to us.
The key to that control is being confident in ourselves, no matter what that looks like for you. To help us summon that confidence and use our inner magic for good, let’s turn to the professionals: witches! Through these helpful guides, various witches, Wiccans, and spiritual practitioners advise on using your magic to take care of yourself. There’s no reason to wait; these witchy books can help you find the magic within, ignite a spark you thought you lost, and remind you of the importance of self-care.
Witchery: Embrace the Witch Within by Juliet Diaz
Embrace your inner witch with Witchery, inviting readers on a journey toward reconnection — both with the Magick within you, as well as the Magick of the Earth. Juliet Diaz is an Indigenous seer, healer, and spirit communicator who helps readers remove the parts of their lives that no longer serve them, encouraging them to be their most authentic selves. She offers techniques to begin your craft as well as anecdotes from her own life, giving readers a memoir-like experience. It’s the perfect witchy book that reminds readers how to find the light after a period of darkness — something we can all use.
Hoodoo for War and Peace: Working Magic Spells for Justice and Protection by Angelie Belard
Disclaimer: Hoodoo is a closed practice rooted in cultural lineage. The information within this book is for educational purposes and should be approached with respect and historical awareness.
We know the world is often filled with malice and danger. This is especially true for communities of color, who face marginalization and prejudice even in our supposedly modern world. The practice of Hoodoo stems from enslaved people brought to America and eventually blended with Native American techniques and tested throughout history to create a honed practice that works. Angelie Belard is one such practitioner and teacher of Hoodoo, bringing readers protection magick and the lessons behind its most important ingredients.
The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
A Green Witch is a witch who entwines nature in the majority of their practice. They’re naturalists, herbalists, and healers. Arin Murphy-Hiscock writes to exactly such a person, empowering them to focus on the harmony of the Earth, both within humanity and nature. Grounding ourselves in nature has many benefits, spiritually and scientifically, and The Green Witch takes readers on a meandering forest path littered with recipes, exercises and ritual suggestions, and tinctures. With this witchy book in hand, readers can feel more peacefully attuned with nature and themselves.
Tarot for Change: Using the Cards for Self-Care, Acceptance, and Growth by Jessica Dore
This refreshing tarot book welcomes card readers, novice and experienced, with its contemporary stance on the divination practice. Jessica Dore takes our hand, teaching newcomers how to choose a deck, while weaving new ideas about their symbolism in modern life drawn from science. Tarot for Change is an exploration of joy and wonder, grief and loneliness. It’s simultaneously a reminder to readers that we aren’t alone, our trials have been hard-fought before, and there is always a path forward.
Inner Magic: A Journal for Tapping into Your Intuition by Alex Naranjo and Marlene Vargas
Get a better understanding of your intuition with this guided journal, which utilizes the historic practice of casting lots, allowing the universe to choose where you should work next. Reminiscent of shadow work, Naranjo and Vargas crafted each prompt to help you delve into your deepest self and come through the other side renewed. Each page gives you the space to face the prompt with honesty, reflection, and emotion. It’s self-care in the most profound and healing way.
Basic Witches: How to Summon Success, Banish Drama, and Raise Hell with Your Coven by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman
Despite the title, this witchy book is anything but basic. Full of pop culture references, Do-It-Yourself potions and spells, and insightful commentary on society’s less-than-great parts, this is a guide to awaken and harness your inner witch! The authors guide readers through every aspect of a modern witchy lifestyle. Broken into chapters like “Summoning” and “Healing,” there’s plenty to mine for wisdom. While this book focuses more on intention and mindset, it’s a great place to start if you want to unlock your inner magic.
Spellwork for Self-Care: 40 Spells to Soothe the Spirit by Potter Gift
Many mystical practices have become incorporated into our daily lives. Checking your horoscope or wearing jewelry made from certain crystals — these little actions are a part of many people’s everyday routines. Spellwork for Self-Care gives you more small ways of making your mundane a little more mystical. These simple spells and rituals are for anyone who’s looking to take control of their mental, spiritual, and physical health.
Glamour Magic: The Witchcraft Revolution to Get What You Want by Deborah Castellano
According to Deborah Castellano, glamour is the key to achieving what you want. Never heard of glamour? Don’t worry, you still got it. Glamour is using all the things that make you stand out to others and using those qualities to your goals, or as Castellano calls it, your Great Work. Learn how to go after what you want with examples of historical figures who also used glamour. Whether you’re striving to take over the world or just want a new job, use these exercises and rites to achieve all you desire.
Mood Magick: Wellness Spells and Rituals to Find Balance in an Uncertain World by Ora North
This wellness guide emphasizes spending less time with technology and more time with nature. Nature has its own kind of magic, with several elements that have their own healing powers. Through the simple rituals and spells author Ora North gives you in this guide, you can take time for yourself. Clear your mind, achieve peace, and form a more meaningful connection with nature to ground yourself in the present.
The Wiccan Guide to Self-Care: A Witch’s Approach to Healing Yourself by Marie Bruce
Don’t be fooled — non-Wiccans will find something to take away from this witchy book too. Marie Bruce, a psychotherapist and practicing Wiccan, combines mental health practices with Wiccan routines to help you get ahead of your self-care. Bruce lists several rituals to help navigate several topics that commonly tamper with our mental health — burnout, insomnia, and grief, just to name a few. In addition to prioritizing mental health, Bruce also stresses the importance of treating yourself. She includes spells for pampering, relaxing meditations, and bath rituals because pampering is also a critical part of self-care.
It’s never too late to start treating yourself the way you deserve. If you’ve been struggling to summon your confidence or your inner flame has been wavering, let these witchy books remind you that you have your own special kind of magic.
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