#witchcraft books
On May 20th Portland Button Works turns 10 years old!
To celebrate we are offering two sales until the end of May!
Portland Button Works is offering 20% off all custom items (pin-back buttons, magnets, and bottle openers) with coupon code: BUTTONSONLY
The Spiral House Shop is our catalog of pre-made buttons, zines, books, and other curious items. We are offering 10% off with coupon code: BIRTHDAY10
Join Frankie Castanea (ChaoticWitchAunt), J. Allen Cross (Oregon_Wood_Witch) for an afternoon of witchcraft and magic
Frankie Castanea (ChaoticWitchAunt) & J. Allen Cross (Oregon_Wood_Witch) Q&A and Book Signing
We are so excited to be hosting this event!
Join Frankie Castanea (ChaoticWitchAunt), author of Spells for Change, and J. Allen Cross (Oregon_Wood_Witch), author of American Brujeria, for an afternoon of witchcraft and magic.
Prepare for a day of witchy fun, book signings, Q&As, and more!
Saturday May 28th, 2022 2 PM
Turn! Turn! Turn!
8 NE Kilingsworth
Portland, Oregon 97217
Free!
All Ages!
Mask and proof of vaccination required!
Click here for the facebook event page.
Frankie Castanea is a writer, content creator, and practicing pagan and folk witch more commonly known on the internet as “Chaotic Witch Aunt.” They are on several platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, where they create both comedic and educational content. They have been interviewed about being a witch on the internet by Bust and Nylon.
J. Allen Cross is the author of “American Brujeria: Modern Mexican American Folk Magic”. He lives in Oregon, and works as a professional witch, psychic medium, and paranormal investigator.
Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches by Frankie Castanea
New in the catalog! Spells For Change: A Guide For Modern Witches by Franke Castanea aka Chaotic Witch Aunt on instagram and tiktok.
There are so many great books for thoughtful new witches coming out right now and this is another one that I would recommend to those seeking to build their own modern witchcraft practice.
ALSO! We will be hosting and event with the author here in Portland, Oregon at the end of May. Stay tuned for details!
Portland Button Works and the Spiral House Shop update 11 February 2022!
- The Witch’s Cabinet: Plant Lore, Sorcery and Folk Traditionby Corinne Boyer
- Grimoire Silvanus Zine Issue 5
- SATOR Square Design (available in multiple sizes as a button, magnet, hand mirror, or bottle opener key chain)
- ABRACADABRA Design(available in multiple sizes as a button, magnet, hand mirror, or bottle opener key chain)
We are all set up at Wytche Daye at the Lloyd Center Double Tree in Portland, Oregon! Check out me down and browse the witchy wares!
Today’s Entertainment Prompt
Have you ever re-read a book you loved? What do you think drew you back to it?
- Submitted by @mythical-manda
Hi everyone! Five years ago I started THE WITCHES’ WORKBOOK, a book project designed for beginners to start their practical journey into magic, witchcraft, and spellcraft. I’m so happy that it’s been helpful to you all over these years, and wanted to put up a post!
CHAPTER ONE: BEGINNING WITCHCRAFT is an orientation into what witchcraft is and isn’t, common misconceptions, avoiding cultural appropriation, vocab, and other basics.
CHAPTER TWO: ELEMENTS OF WITCHCRAFT goes into all the aspects and fundamental pillars of witchcraft, ritual, spellcraft, and other “witch adjacent” crafts like herbalism and divination.
CHAPTER THREE: ENERGY ESSENTIALS is a guide on how to perceive and manipulate energy, including meditation, grounding and centering, raising energy, charging, and more.
You can read the three chapters so far here: https://theoryofmagick.gumroad.com/
It’s also available in PDF form on Discord, via @archives-discord.
The books are always free, but tips are always appreciated! I hope to continue the project with more volumes as time goes on. Happy 5th Bookiversary to you all! <3
Full list of contents below:
WITCHES WORKBOOK I: BEGINNING WITCHCRAFT
- Introduction
- Where do I begin?
- Disclaimer: My Own Beliefs
- Using This Series
- Following Along
- Part One: Modern Witchcraft, in Brief
- What Do We Mean by “Modern Witchcraft”?
- Supplemental Reading
- Essential Vocabulary
- Part Two: Building your Practice
- Your Core
- Building Part by Part
- Personal Tips I’ve Found Helpful
- Part Three: Common Misconceptions
- Paths
- Religions and Spirituality
- Who can be a witch?
- Supplemental Chapter 1 Reading
- “Homework”
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WITCHES WORKBOOK II: ELEMENTS OF WITCHCRAFT
- Catching up
- Using This Book - The Elements of Modern Witchcraft
- Energy Work
- Examples of Energy Work - Spellcraft
- Components of Functional Spellcraft
-Intent & Will
-Mechanics
-Components
-Further Examples of Spellcraft
- Ritual
Examples of Rituals
- Secondary Crafts
Brief Examples of Secondary Crafts
- Magic in Witchcraft
“Magic”
A Source of Power
- Supplemental Ch2 Reading
Reference Books: Grimoires, Herbals, Spellbooks, Books of Correspondences
- “Homework”
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WITCHES WORKBOOK III: ENERGY ESSENTIALS
- Using This Book
- What is Energy?
- Feeling Energy: The Basics of Meditation
- Accessability
- Exercise: Tuning in to the Local Energy
- Basic Meditation
- Drawing Down the Everything
- How to “Draw Down” Color, or, Color Breathe
- Grounding & Centering
What is Grounding & Centering?
- “Grounding”
- “Centering”
- How to Ground and Center
- Why and When should I Ground & Center?
- Charging: The Basics of Energy
- Charging with Energy
- Charging a Candle with Energy: Traditional Method
- Charging with Energy: the Energy Field Method
- Raising Energy in Spells & Rituals
- “Homework”
Note: I have not been able to read through all of these yet, I am slowly making my way down the list. If there is a book that is offensive or incorrect please send me a message and I will review it and remove it from the list if necessary.
Modern Magick Second Edition; Eleven Lessons in the High Magickal Arts by Donald Michael Kraig
The Witch’s Magical Handbook by Gavin Frost and Yvonne Frost
The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft, and Wicca by Rosemary Ellen Guiley
Nocturnal Witchcraft; Witchcraft After Dark By Konstantinos
Call of the Horned Piper by Nigel Aldcroft Jackson
Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham
Encyclopedia of Spells by Michael Johnstone
Old World Witchcraft; Ancient Ways for Modern Days by Raven Grimassi
The Study of Witchcraft; A Guidebook to Advanced Wicca by Deborah Lipp
Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland
Witchcraft in Tudor and Stuart England; A regional and comparative study guide by Alan Macfarlane
The Pagan Federation; Witchcraft Information Package
Herbal Magick; A Witch’s Guide to Herbal Enchantments, Folklore, and Divination by Gerina Dunwich
The basics of Magick by K.Amber
The Book of Night Magick by Phillip D. Williams
The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore By Patricia Monaghan
Celtic Mythology A-Z By Gienna Matson & Jeremy Roberts
Storytelling; An Encyclopedia of Mythology and Folklore
Norse Mythology; Legends of Gods and Heroes by Peter Andreas Munch
Constellation Legends By Norm McCarter
Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology By Luke Roman and Monica Roman
Mysteries, Legends, and Unexplained Phenomena; Mythical Creatures By Linda S. Godfrey
A Guide to Astrology By Fredrick White
How to Use Astrology; How and Why it Works By Michael Erlewine
Astrology for Dummies by Rae Orion
The Astrology Book; The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences By James R. Lewis
The Cyber Spellbook; Magick in the Virtual World By Sirona Knight and Patricia Telesco
Herbs in Magick and Alchemy; Techniques from Ancient Herbal Lore By C.L. Zalewski
Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs By Scott Cunningham
The Magical Household; Spells & Rituals for the Home By Scott Cunningham & David Harrington
The Complete Book of Incense, Oils, & Brews By Scott Cunningham
Plant Powers, Poisons, and Herb Craft By Dale Pendell **
**This book contains information on Poisons and is for informational purposes only, read at your own risk.
The Magical and Ritual Use of Herbs By Richard Alan Miller
Cunnigham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic By Scott Cunningham
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs; Their Medicinal and Culinary Uses
Spiritual Alchemy; The Inner Path
Practical Handbook of Plant Alchemy By Manfred M.Junius
Real Alchemy; A Primer of Practical Alchemy By Robert Allen Bartlett
An Illustrated History of Alchemy and Early Chemistry
Alchemy Unveiled By Johannes Helmond
Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen By Scott Cunningham
Cunningham’s Book of Shadows By Scott Cunningham
The Pictorial Key to the Tarot By A.E Waite
Tarot; Mirror of the Soul By Gerd Ziegler
The Symbolism of the Tarot by P. D. Ouspensky
Healing Crystals; The A-Z Guide to 430 gemstones By Michael Geinger
An Introduction Guide to Crystals and Healing Stones By Ron & Sue Windred
The Healing Crystal First Aid Manuel By Michael Geinger
Practical Crystal Healing By Nicole Lanning
Divination Systems by Nicole Yalsovac
The Weiser Field Guide to Witches
Practicing the Witch’s Craft By Douglas Ezzy
Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart
Hope you enjoy! Please feel free to add to the list!
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Really impressed with this book so far! I have a few of the other modern witchcraft books (modern witchcraft guide to tarot and the modern witchcraft grimoire) they are great resources!
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