A Practical Guide for Witches: Spells, Rituals, and Magic for an Enchanted Life

by Ylva Mara Radziszewski

Overview

Reclaim the witch within—a hands-on guide to magical spellcasting and self-discovery

Witchcraft is a vast and varied range of magical rituals and beliefs—which means refining and deepening your craft can seem overwhelming at first. A Practical Guide for Witches is a simple but comprehensive reference to guide you through using witchcraft in all aspects of your life. It's a solid foundation of knowledge and wisdom that empowers your practice to grow.

Inside you'll find approachable spells, nourishing rituals, and encouraging advice that can help all witches channel their energy into everything from blessing house plants, to soothing a broken heart, lighting candles for protection, and attracting good luck.

This powerful guide for witches is:

• Truly practical—No matter where you are on your path, this book draws on all types of witchcraft to help you tap into the enchantment of daily life.
• Find your roots—Explore a brief history of witches and an introduction to magical practices like manifestations, setting intentions, the phases of the moon, and building altars to the seasons.
• Magic for all areas of life—Use your craft to strengthen your health, happiness, relationships, career, and beyond.

Awaken your power and infuse magic into everything you do with A Practical Guide for Witches.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781647394028
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	08/04/2020
Pages:	196
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.48(d)

About the Author

Ylvadroma Marzanna Radziszewski is a High Priestess, temple tender, traditional witch, teacher, writer, artist, and licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. They are the founder of the School of Traditional Magic, co-founder of the radical witch’s collective The Witches Temple, and co-creatrix of The Living Altar, a ritual and performance art project.

Table of Contents

Introduction viii

1 An Introduction to Witches and Witchcraft 1

2 Essential Knowledge for the Practical Witch 13

3 Gather Your Tools 33

4 Health and Happiness 49

5 Family, Friends, and Community 75

6 Make Your House a Home 103

7 Career, Success, and Prosperity 127

8 Simple Witchcraft for the Everyday 151

A Final Note 173

Glossary 174

Resources 177

References 180

Index 181

Editorial Reviews

Get ready to plunge into some practical magic with Ylva Mara Radziszewski's debut book! A Practical Guide for Witches is the hip guide to modern witchery we need now. With an unapologetic authenticity, Radziszewki's soothing voice guides a new generation of witches into their power. From witchy wellness to the power of self-friendship, this is the book for witches to find their power within and light up the universe with magic! Whether you are a new witch just starting your magical journey or an adept practitioner looking to rediscover your inner witch, I highly recommend this book to all!” —Michael Herkes, author of The GLAM Witch, The Complete Book of Moon Spells, and contributor to Witch Way Magazine

“With one eye on history and one eye on our collective future, Ylva Mara Radziszewski delivers a comprehensive and inclusive guide to the nonbinary universe of Magic. They lovingly usher baby witches and seasoned crones alike through their vision of home as temple, community care and modern witchcraft—knowledge, exercises, rituals, spells, techniques gathered over their 25 years of experience in the craft. If you are seeking a broad, compassionate, and intersectional path to help you discover, affirm, or reaffirm the witch within, A Practical Guide for Witches is an excellent resource.” —Amy Torok, Missing Witches podcast

“A glorious and comprehensive collection of spells, recipes, ceremonies, practical advice, and deeply nourishing words of wisdom from Ylva, who has been practicing witchcraft for more than 25 years. Not only is Ylva’s writing style personable, easy to follow, and utterly captivating, it is also expansive in its breadth and, most importantly, gives the reader generous and sacred permission to personalize and tap into their own intuitive guidance. I wish I could’ve had this rich tapestry of knowledge and inspiration as a young indigenous and brown, nonbinary queer witch! The book is also GORGEOUS! It has the most colorful, soothing, and healing collection of illustrations by Tara O’Brien to accompany Ylva’s transcendent words. I highly recommended it whether you’re an emerging witch or a seasoned practitioner!” —Edgar Fabián Frías, MA LMFT

“Ylva Mara is an experienced, ethical practitioner who has written a clear, generous, and easy-to-use book for the present moment. Whether you are a beginner or a long-time witch, you will benefit from Ylva Mara's words. A Practical Guide for Witches makes me excited to make magic.” —Sarah Faith Gottesdiener

From the Publisher