Wiccapedia: A Modern-Day White Witch’s Guide by Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway is a trendy, beginner-friendly introduction to Wicca and modern witchcraft. Unlike dense, academic books or highly traditional Wiccan texts, Wiccapedia presents a light, stylish, and accessible approach to spiritual witchcraft, making it perfect for young witches, social media-savvy readers, and those looking for a...
Review: The Circle Within: Creating a Wiccan Spiritual Tradition by Dianne Sylvan
Dianne Sylvan’s The Circle Within: Creating a Wiccan Spiritual Tradition is a deeply personal, introspective, and inspiring guide to integrating Wiccan spirituality into daily life. Unlike books that focus on spellwork, rituals, or coven-based practices, this book emphasizes the inner, devotional aspects of Wicca, encouraging readers to develop a personal, meaningful, and fulfilling spiritual...
Review: The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft by Ronald Hutton
Ronald Hutton’s The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft is the most comprehensive and academically rigorous exploration of the origins of Wicca and modern Pagan witchcraft. Unlike books that present Wicca as an ancient, unbroken tradition, Hutton challenges popular myths and provides a well-researched historical analysis of how modern witchcraft evolved from Victorian...
Review: Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham
Scott Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic is one of the most accessible and widely used guides for those interested in crystal magic, gemstone energy, and the metaphysical properties of metals. Unlike modern crystal books that focus solely on healing properties or scientific mineralogy, Cunningham approaches crystals from a magical, energetic, and spiritual perspective...
Review: Wicca: A Modern Guide to Witchcraft and Magick by Harmony Nice
Harmony Nice’s Wicca: A Modern Guide to Witchcraft and Magick is a visually appealing, beginner-friendly introduction to Wicca, written from the perspective of a young, modern practitioner. Unlike older books that focus on coven-based or traditional Wicca, this book takes a fresh, contemporary, and accessible approach, making it particularly appealing to Millennial and Gen Z readers who are drawn...
Review: The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
Arin Murphy-Hiscock’s The Green Witch is a beautifully written, beginner-friendly guide to nature-based witchcraft, focusing on herbs, flowers, essential oils, and the spiritual connection to the natural world. Unlike books that focus on ceremonial magic, deities, or structured Wiccan rituals, The Green Witch embraces an intuitive, personal, and earth-centered approach to magic. Perfect for...
Review: Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen by Scott Cunningham
Scott Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen is a delightful, practical, and magical guide to kitchen witchcraft, blending food, spirituality, and magic in an accessible way. Unlike books that focus on ceremonial rituals or complex spellcasting, this book highlights how every meal can be a spell, every ingredient a magical tool, and every kitchen a sacred space. Written in Cunningham’s...
Review: The Magical Household: Spells & Rituals for the Home by Scott Cunningham & David Harrington
The Magical Household: Spells & Rituals for the Home by Scott Cunningham and David Harrington is a charming, practical, and deeply insightful guide to infusing everyday life with magic. Unlike books that focus on ceremonial magic or complex rituals, this book emphasizes simple, natural, and intuitive magical techniques for creating a sacred, protective, and prosperous home. First published in...
Review: Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic by Scott Cunningham
Scott Cunningham’s Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic is a simple, practical, and inspiring guide to natural magic, focusing on direct interaction with the elements and forces of nature. Unlike books that emphasize ceremonial magic, complex rituals, or rigid traditions, this book presents a minimalist and intuitive approach to magic, making it ideal for solitary practitioners, green...
Review: To Ride a Silver Broomstick: New Generation Witchcraft by Silver RavenWolf
Silver RavenWolf’s To Ride a Silver Broomstick: New Generation Witchcraft is one of the most well-known and controversial books on modern witchcraft, particularly for beginners and younger practitioners. Originally published in the 1990s, this book was widely read by new witches in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, offering a bold, conversational, and somewhat rebellious take on Wicca and...