We're All Witches: How Ancient Magic Lives in Our Everyday Rituals and Traditions

by Lida Pavlova

Overview

The Magic Hidden in Everyday Life

There’s more magic in your life than you think. In We’re All Witches, writer and magical practitioner Lida Pavlova reveals how ancient witchcraft practices live on in our daily routines—often without us realizing it.

From giving gifts during winter holidays, to lighting candles, arranging family photos, and making wishes, countless modern habits trace back to old magical traditions. With warmth and wit, Pavlova explores how these practices evolved, offering a rich blend of folklore, history, and cultural insight.

For readers seeking a modern witchcraft book or a casual witchcraft book that highlights the magic woven through everyday life, this is an inspiring guide. Whether you're a practicing witch, a folklore enthusiast, or simply curious, We’re All Witches invites you to see the world through a more enchanted lens.

Inside, you’ll find:

• The fascinating origins of everyday rituals and traditions
• Insights into how magic and folklore shape modern life
• Inspiration to embrace whimsy, wonder, and a deeper connection to your daily world

If you liked The Green Witch, Witchery, or Magickal Self-Care for Everyday Life, you’ll love We’re All Witches.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684818815
Publisher:	Mango Media
Publication date:	02/10/2026
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Lida Pavlova is a writer, tarot creator, and magical practitioner known for her poetic, intuitive approach to modern witchcraft. She has created three tarot decks and several popular oracle decks, and is the author of multiple works on tarot, folklore, and spiritual practice. Her platform reaches over 283K followers on Instagram and more than 1.1 million monthly views on Pinterest, where she shares her love of folklore, casual magic, and enchanted living. Based in Belgrade, Serbia, Lida bridges the mystical and the everyday, inspiring readers to find magic in the world around them.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Magic Hiding in Plain Sight

Chapter 1: Are We All Doing Witchcraft? Yes and No

• Exploring the fine line between tradition, superstition, and modern-day enchantment.

Chapter 2: What Do We Call Witchcraft?

• A historical and cultural look at the many faces of witchcraft around the world.

Chapter 3: The Human Mind in Search of Meaning and Mystery

• A sweeping overview of magical practices from prehistory to today—why we’ve always sought the sacred.

Chapter 4: Seasonal Rituals

• From Yule to Halloween—how ancient celebrations live on in our calendars and homes.

Chapter 5: Household Magic

• How your home is a living altar: ancestors on mantels, mirrors as portals, and more.

Chapter 6: Magical Food

• Spells you can eat—why food has always been part of ritual, healing, and celebration.

Chapter 7: Protection Spells (Even Those We’re Barely Noticing)

• Warding off evil with everything from salt lines to lullabies and lucky charms.

Chapter 8: Rites of Passage

• Birthdays, weddings, funerals—ancient magic hidden in life’s milestones.

Chapter 9: We Are All Oracles

• Tea leaves, dreams, gut feelings—how casual divination still speaks to us.

Chapter 10: Momentary Magic

• Blowing out candles, making wishes, tossing coins: tiny acts, timeless power.

Conclusion: Living a Life Lit with Magic—Whether You Believe or Not