Witchcraft Therapy by Mandi Em is so far an awesome book. I thought Iād pop over here and share a spell from the book and a passage that is phenomenal to me.
Part of the incredible magic of being human is the ability to grow and change. As you live your life, you make many shifts, some dramatic and some you might never even notice. Everyone has the capacity to change their mindset and thus their entire life. All those limits you set at some point based on what was going on became a self-fulfilling prophecy, but you can stop that prophecy in its tracks if you choose to put in the effort. Just like with the gratitude, you may find yourself hard up for material to praise yourself with at first. But donāt worry, boo: Youāll get used to being kind to yourself over time. Most of us would be quick to defend ourselves if someone else were to dissect our character, so simply shift that energy inward, and it will eventually become second nature to sing your own praises like a sweet songbird. And if youāre worried that by shifting your focus away from all your imagined shortcomings youāll somehow be setting yourself up for catastrophe (hello, anxiety!), know this: Youāre more likely to actually hone your intuition and inner voice of reason by channeling all that mental energy to a place that serves your highest good rather than draining you with needless negativity. To vibe check your mindset is truly a thing of beauty, and treating yourself as a friend is one of the greatest kindnesses you can give yourself. After all, how can you expect to find wisdom and healing in the world when youāre spent from fighting a battle against yourself? Remember: Your words are spells. Channel their power wisely.
Em, Mandi. Witchcraft Therapy: Your Guide to Banishing Bullsh*t and Invoking Your Inner Power (pp. 51-52). Adams Media. Kindle Edition.
A Honey-Tongued Spell
To complete a spell for shifting mean self-talk to empowering affirmation, youāll need:
A spoon
Honey
A warm cup of herbal tea (preferably something calming, such as chamomile or peppermint)
A mirror
Measure a spoonful of honey and tap it into the cup without submerging the spoon in the water.
Put the spoon on your tongue. Either in your head or out loud say the following incantation while looking in the mirror: āI choose to speak as if to a friend; sweeten my words, with love Iāll send.ā
Use the spoon to stir your tea clockwise a few times.
Begin sipping the tea. As you drink, visualize it as a medicine that heals your mindās tongue from talking shit about yourself.
Repeat this spell as often as needed in order to silence your inner critic and become your own biggest hype-bitch.
Em, Mandi. Witchcraft Therapy: Your Guide to Banishing Bullsh*t and Invoking Your Inner Power (p. 53). Adams Media. Kindle Edition.
My Pagan Portals book on Persephone has just arrived and Iām already entranced. Her story (not the traditional abduction version) is really resonating with me.
Rowan I really liked this spell and am doing it right know, as we speak. I liked how we were able to taste the honey first and then eat the honey then speak the truth! It was easy and profoundly helpful. i think I will put this one on my list to buy!
Jeannie
I have Pre-ordered my copy of The Witchās Path: Advancing Your Craft at Every Levelby Thorn Mooney . But Iām not too sure when it will be released here in Australia. Bummer.
So in the meantime I have ordered myself Hekate: Goddess of Witchesby Courtney Weber.
While Iām waiting for that one to arrive I am reading Wicca Made Easy: Awaken the Divine Magic within Youby Phyllis Curott. That one is actually a gift from my Mum. She surprised me with it one day a couple of weeks back.
She really is supporting me on my new journey and is happy to help me learn. Iām lucky; Iāve got a really good mum.
Awesome, @Christina4- I hope your new book arrives safe and sound!
Nice, @IrisW- with the season and Hekateās Night(s) coming up soon, I think that now is a great time to learn more about Her. And it sounds like your book on Persephone is wonderful as well. Enjoy your books!
Sounds like fun @MeganB! Enjoy your books and canāt wait to hear your thoughts on them
Wow, @Susurrus, that is quite a list of books to get to- but it sounds like you are really enjoying them and flying through them, so Iām sure you can get through them! Good luck!
Ohhhh thanks so much for sharing the spell, @Rowan! Always love empowering spells, and honey is a favorite ingredient. This is a great one- thank you!
So many wonderful books, @jessica72- good for you! I hope they all meet your expectations and that you have fun learning more. Blessed reading!
Youāve got the best of both worlds, @Susurrus! I left my eBook reader in the USA when I moved to Europe two years ago and I canāt wait to have it again! Never thought I would miss it, but they really are handy for keeping lots of books on hand
Another Great bit of info I found in my book that Iām readingā¦ A Banishing Beads Ritual
For this ritual, youāll need: A blue ribbon, about 6" long 2 Mason jars A black ribbon, about 6" long A collection of small beads (enough to fill 1 Mason jar) A Mason jar full of moon water*
Tie a blue ribbon around the mouth of one of the jars, and a black ribbon around the mouth of the other.
Fill the jar with the blue ribbon with the beads. These beads represent your thoughts.
When youāre having an anxious or intrusive thought, take a bead from the first jar and hold it, visualizing it being filled with all the negative energy coming from that thought.
As you handle the bead, affirm its task as being a physical representation of that anxious thought.
Take a deep breath in and, as you exhale, place the bead in the jar with the black ribbon. Tell yourself that you are choosing to put this thought down. Itās not gone, just shelved for now.
Repeat this process until the jars are reversed (the black jar is full and the blue jar is empty).
Once the black jar is full, pour in the moon water to cleanse your beads, drain that sucker, and begin again. *To collect moon water, leave a lidded jar of ingestible water outside somewhere the full moon will shine on it. The next morning, bring it out of the light and store it in a dark place until ready to use.
From: Witchy Therapy By Mandi Em
Pg #. 123-125
I love this ritual- from the beads, to banishing bad thoughts, to how sustainable it is (a spell with nothing that needs to be disposed of, everything can be reused over and over again)! Absolutely beautiful, thanks so much for sharing, @Rowan!
Awesome, thanks for your review @Susurrus! And congrats on finishing The Morrigian Iāll move this lovely review into the next Readerās Review Discussion when it launches at the end of this book club session.
Until then, perhaps you have another book youāre excited about reading?
Yes! I am adding it to the Book Club now! Iām actually well into reading it already. I just hadnāt posted the review of the first book yet.
The last week has been somewhat of a whirlwind that had itās ups & downs & all around. Today is my first day to have for me, so Iām taking my time getting moving & enjoying my coffee
I missed the last one but Iāve read a few books since then so Iāll review a couple this time.
A few quick thoughts on them:
āThe Inner Mysteriesā by Farrar & Bone - This book has a very interesting section on Wiccan cosmology and is a deeper look into the craft than a 101 book.
āYear of the Magickal Dragonā by Virginia Chandler - I actually bought this one because I loved the cover art but I ended up intrigued by dragon energies and am trying to work it into my practice.
āThe Crooked Pathā by Kelden - A few problems with misinformation and the general tone/agenda but the author makes a good point about local spirits and has a nice idea for using the besom.
Sounds like a good one @MeganB I love the idea of spiritual ancestors and connections to those who arenāt necessarily genetic ancestors but still deeply connected to us. Good luck with the hedgeriding, definitely seems like it will be a rewarding pursuit!
@BryWisteria thereās no author from the book Iām using for the challenge. Is that ok? Iām using: The Witches Almanac; The Sun: Rays of Hope Issue 40
Always love empowering spells, and honey is a favorite ingredient. This is a great one- thank you! 
I left my eBook reader in the USA when I moved to Europe two years ago and I canāt wait to have it again! Never thought I would miss it, but they really are handy for keeping lots of books on hand 
Spells8 Book Club XII - Readersā Reviews!
Iāll move this lovely review into the next Readerās Review Discussion when it launches at the end of this book club session.
I just hadnāt posted the review of the first book yet. 
