the modern guide to witchcraft by skye alexander

Do yourself a favor, please read other books. Honestly, I should've known after the utter mess that is Skye Alexander's Vampire book. And there are 'spells' that will only work because the herbs used in fact, have medicinal properties (yes, peppermint and mint in general will help you with digestive issues, these are facts and just writing down on a little paper won't make it better?) There are love spells (which is a bad idea to my knowledge for beginners?). There has been said you can use spirit animals (which, in my very European brain, is a closed practice?). Not only is there a lot of missinformation, but it's incredibly white centered. But this has been by FAR the worst one I've read. I tend to read a lot of witchy books, as they align quite a bit with my own personal beliefs.

Then why compare witches to blacks (which I personally find pretty offensive sounding but that might just be me) and Jews? Especially as Judaism is one of the reasons we have our current beliefs? Qabalah anyone? Witches don't engage in rivalries and conflicts with other magickal practitioners. I should've known by just that one quote that this book would be a MESS. Save your money for other books that make you look further into yourself.Īt least for the time being, you'll have to live with being constantly offended by the ignorance of people who would never think of insulting blacks, Jews or other folks so outrageously as they do witches. I accept that I am applying my own definitions of witchcraft and spirituality to this and not all may agree, but my own flavour of magick is really not down for this type witchery. The best witchcraft spells use intention as a way of focusing our movements and actions. If so, the world would suck far far less (for example, I can't intention my way out of multiple sclerosis). Sure, set your intentions and work for something, but a desire and wish, even when mixed with work, does not mean you get what you want because you thought about it really hard.

Unfortunately, this book (as well as several others) seem to suggest we have more control over the universe than is reasonable to expect. Witchcraft is largely about intent and one's purposeful relationships with the world around us. Long Review: While The Modern Guide to Witchcraft offers a lot of overviews of basic magical areas that some may find useful, I have a really hard time giving any credit to a book that starts beginners off with some really harmful ideas about witchcraft and magick. Short Review: Any book that cites 'The Secret' in a positive manner is not a book you should waste your time on.

The modern guide to witchcraft by skye alexander