I just finished the other day!
Book Title and Author: The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Folklore Magic by Lindsay Squire
Status? : Finished
My overall rating of the book : 7/10
How does this book relate to my magickal practice?: I want to get more into folklore and Appalachian magic, because that’s the type of magic from the area I live in.
My personal thoughts/opinions: This is an interesting book. It reads like an encyclopedia and would be great for a witch who is starting. It had detailed instructions on how to make teas, liniments, and tinctures, just to name a few ways of using herbs. That being said, I was hoping for more than just an encyclopedia of herbs and flowers. I wanted something on what Folk Magicians do.
An interesting quote from the book: "Chamomile has a wide variety of magickal properties, including prosperity, protection, peace, blessings, dreamwork, attracting money, beauty, honouring the sun, and purification. In medieval folklore, chamomile was placed near doors to protect against bad luck, as it acts as a guardian herb spirit when planted, which serves to protect your home against ill will and intent.”
All in all, would I recommend this book?: Yes