Spells8 44th Book Club 📚 Readers' Reviews!

[MeganB]

Feel free to share your finished thoughts and reviews from your book last session (January 2025) here. For the current book club post, please visit the new session post: Spells8 45th Book Club February 2025!

A warm welcome to all of the Witchy Readers!

The latest reading period for Spells8 44th Book Club January 2025 has now ended - thank you to everyone who joined in!

Members & Their Books This Reading Period:

• Shadow Work for Hot Messes by Mandi Em - @MeganB
• Norse Witch by Connla Freyjason - @tracyS
• Imbolc by Mari Silva - @Amethyst
• Italian Folk Magic by Mary-Grace Fahrun @Jewitch
• Embracing My Shawdow, an inner child healing workbook and Integrating my shadow: A Shadow Work, Prompt Companion Journal By Author Unknown - @Jeannie1
• High Magick by Damien Echols - @Wysteria_Norn
• Condensed Chaos by Phil Hine - @dan3

Even if you are not listed above but you read a book during this reading period/ you decided to read a different book than listed- you are very welcome to share and discuss here too!

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Time to share your thoughts with your coven!

This discussion post will serve as a place to share your thoughts and opinions on the book you chose.

• If you loved your book and think everyone should read it- awesome! Talk about your favorite points or something you learned.
• If you didn’t connect with the book- consider explaining why it wasn’t for you.
• Absolutely hated your book of choice? Warn others to stay away!

This is a great place to share your love for books and find recommendations for new books to read

Your book review can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like

If you’re not sure what to talk about, here is a suggested format you can use. Feel free to write as little or as much as you’d like!

Book Title and Author:

Status? : Finished / Still Reading

My overall rating of the book : ???/10

How does this book relate to my magickal practice?:

My personal thoughts/opinions:

An interesting quote from the book: " "

All in all, would I recommend this book?: Yes / No

Remember that your review is uniquely yours- this is a chance to let your opinions and voice be heard

Please keep in mind that others may have opinions that differ from yours- when responding to the thoughts of others please always show respect! Remember that 100 people will read 1 book and have 100 different experiences. That’s what makes sharing interesting

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What if I didn’t finish my book / joined late?

No worries!

You are welcome to share your thoughts about the part you have read so far. If you joined the session late and have just started, feel free to talk about your expectations for your book. You can continue reading it into the next reading period.

And whether you read a book or not - you are very welcome to jump in and discuss what others share about their books!

Deadlines and Dates

You have all of February to share your thoughts and discuss (until the next Readers’ Review Post appears in the forum!)

Deadline for Reviews for this Session: Friday, February 28th

While you have plenty of time for reviews, know that the next reading period has already begun:

→ Spells8 45th Book Club February 2025!

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It can be hard to find the time and motivation to read on your own- hopefully book club helped provide a bit of motivation and that it led to some wonderful new knowledge and discoveries in your Craft

I hope you enjoyed your books this session, and that you’ve got another fun one in line to read this coming month.

Happy reading and blessed be!

[Jeannie1]

I am rededicating my spiritual journey and I hope this year to actually achieve doing a spell a day! I have a my magikal tools and honestly I like going back and reading some things I thought I understood but didn’t really understand the concept of having direct contact with nature. I can appreciate how 366 days are there for me to help me harmonize the Witch life as it relates to our own lives and experiences. In the book, he talks about how there are layers of social, emotional, and psychological conditioning. He says it frees the mind, the heart, and spirit. I can sure use some spiritual power!
Jeannie

[Jeannie1]

Amethyst,
Hello thank you for your book review!I started reading a book on audible about Brighid I thought it would be interesting to tend to the flame! I have an account with kindle unlimited so I think I’ll check this one your suggesting too since I’ll be able to actually look at the font!
Over a couple years I’ve only finished about
1/4 of the book because I didn’t have a lot of the magical items that I needed to gather! Now I am ready for this one through 30 days! I’m told on day three I will need a taper candle and a candle holder day 17 a farmers almanac day 20 a orange taper candle day 22 a orange taper candle and some more resin and dried powered Oris root
Day 27 we would have a green taper candle, 1/4 herbal blend, consisting of dried meadowsweet and powdered oak bark and a compass day 30 would be an indigo taper candle!
I really enjoyed the oak bark it has a woody smell and the
Honestly, I had to get back in to my grind of my practice! Reading this book helps me to remember key points in the spirituality of Wicca, Witchcraft, Power, Ritual, Occult, Pagan, Spell and earth religion.

The Anglo Saxon Root
“ Two Bend or two shape”
Talks about Gerald Gardner Who was initiated by Dorothy Clutterbuck and George Pickingill He also made contributions to or from Alleister Crowley Who actually was a part of the Golden Dawn. Witchcraft material, which is known to be the left handed or gypsies, herbal healers, unwed women “ devils mark “burning times” The name of the word “Witch” Because of this practitioners has reclaimed the word WITCH

Power
For Wiccans power has little to do with control over people and things. Power is a natural state of being that comes from uniting with the vast flow of nature and operating from the experience of accord with that flow. I can appreciate that in the beginning I think I was searching for some type of power, but then realize that I need to be in flow with nature and that is gonna give me the peace of mind that I need.
So I got the

Talked about climate control
which I have a really great video
to educate yourself
Climate change
Learning to do things outside helps us to have a human experience in the outdoors for our wellbeing! Learning more about our tress and plants and educating others about the benefits of the land and the importance of being outdoors benefits us as a whole. Studies have shown kids that play outside are less stressed because and there a many factors that would influence us to play outdoors. Learning about one’s state parks and national parks and wildlife to help preserve the environment. My power absolutely with out a doubt is attuning to nature and attuning with herbs this book helps me to understand how to connect to plants and ritual. I just love I can learn about myself and go inward with the green world. These spells are incredibly helpful and powerful for my journey as a Witch! I still feel like I’m learning every day.
Jeannie

[Amethyst]

@Jeannie1

I have an account with kindle unlimited so I think I’ll check this one your suggesting too since I’ll be able to actually look at the font!

I hope you like it! It’s got some great starter information on Brighid!

[Jeannie1]

I’m actually looking to do some light ritual. Does it have any light rituals?
Jeannie

[Amethyst]

@Jeannie1

I’m actually looking to do some light ritual. Does it have any light rituals?

By that do you mean like candle light? Or like, Light Light? Because I’m one of the people who don’t get the whole black magic/white magic thing. Magic is magic. Just wondering. Sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you, I was sick and then it’s taken me a bit to catch up on things.

[Jeannie1]

I just need some positivity or some love. Don’t worry I’ll find a spell that I think will help.I just been sick but doing better! I am struggling cause my crazy life got more complicated. Don’t be sorry Amethyst. I’m sorry I guess I just thought maybe you had a spell that could help bring some light into my dark world.

I’m not trying to offend you by all means. I’m just in need of some light but I finally decided to lite a candle dear.i guess it comes within! sometimes I get in a rut
Jeannie

[Amethyst]

You may want to check out a book called Chronically Magickal. I reviewed it here, but it’s a great book for people who are depressed or physically disabled.

I’ve got a stuffie I got from a friend at Christmas and I used it in a spell to make me feel better. So when I’m upset I can sit in my chair and cuddle my stuffie and it makes me feel like I’m getting a hug from a friend. It’s great!

Good luck, love!

[Jeannie1]

I copied the link to the book!! Thank you for sharing your experience about the book. This looks like a good read. I’m not physically disabled but lack self confidence and can be debilitating sometimes. Sending you lots of love and light!!! I like the hug from a friend idea that’s really sweet
Thank you Amethyst
Jeannie

[Jeannie1]

I really enjoyed the book review thank you Megan!
Jeannie

[Amethyst]

Hey, it works for mental problems too! It’s a wonderful book!

[MeganB]

@Jeannie1

I really enjoyed the book review

Thank you, Jeannie

[Jeannie1]

Thank you Amethyst really appreciate your support thank u!!!

[Amethyst]

You’re welcome! I hope it helps you!

[Jeannie1]

You’re welcome I have another one I have to share too! I’m thinking about using it for next share!!
Jeannie

[Jeannie1]

Amethyst,
This book is really for people that are handicapped who have a physical mobility problem. I don’t think this book is for me but I did get it but honestly I got it for free soo I’ll look into it thanks but yeah I might be sensitive that’s all love !
Jeannie

[Amethyst]

I’m sure there are one or two things that can help you! It’s a really positive book!

[Jeannie1]

Interesting that Amy Bkackhorn and Christopher Penczak helped and are apart of the Temple of Witchcraft and
I really like Christening Penczak I have all of his books and his cd on shamanic drumming. Also there is a mystery school. Not to mention that she is actually involved with the Homestead and I’ve thought of about doing that cause I’m thinking of changing right know !!! You’re right I love this book!!!
Jeannie

[Amethyst]

Glad you’re liking it!