Good Saturday Morning! I am so immersed in the book I chose. Itās almost as if reading it is comparable to having a conversation with an old friend. I look forward to reading it each day. Itās filled with so much information that the highlight tool is a blessing! 
Hereās one excerpt regarding the time of the Salem Witch Trial that I did not knowā¦
This is the book I am reading. Im actually getting ready to sete down & read for a little bit. Iāve been pretty productive today & itās time to take a break. I just wanted to make sure that anyone else who was looking for this type of book knows the title, authors, & cover. I actually purchased it from Amazon.
Iāve skimmed this book several times. Have done one spell in itā¦ Saw this challenge, now Iām going to attempt a second spell from it and of course adding my own touches to it!
Self-care is always a struggle for meā¦so time to dive in!
That one is next to read in my library.
This arrived today! Wicca: A guide for the solitary practitioner by Scott Cunningham.
Has everyone read this already? 
Currently I have been listening to an audio book. The book is called āDrawing Down The Moonā by Margot Adler. I was intrigued by it after watching @Francisco review about it on YouTube a while ago. I listen to it almost every night before I go to bed for about an hour or so. Iām really enjoying it so far! Itās made me think and look at some things in a different perspective too.
Another book Iām currently reading from time to time is āThe Crystal Bibleā by Judy Hall. She has 3 editions and every edition has new crystals/stones listed in them. The one im currently reading is the first one!
I highly recommend it! This series is definitely a must for the crystal enthusiast! So far I own the first 2 and need to buy the 3rd book sometime.
You can buy it on Amazon thatās where I got mine or in most bookstores, like Barnes & Noble. Iāve also seen them in new age shops.
I just finished reading the book Wicca, finding your path- by Lisa Chamberlain. Was very insightful in helping me understand the concepts of Wiccan traditions. I started this book before I subscribed to Spells8 than was put on the back burner, because there was so much valuable information on the site and forum, where I could learn from. (All the help, advice and suggestions by everyone in the group, has been invaluable)
I also Read other books on the craft this summer. Iāll list a screenshot of them. Iām so loving kindle!
My Wiccan/ spiritual path started around April 2020 reading, and learning as much as I could, which ultimately lead me to discover Spell8. Therefore, I believe everything was aligned and connected by the universe because I set out the intention to find spiritual knowledge- which has directed me to the path Iām on now.
The books and this site have made me more confident in my craft. I feel that Iāve grown and learned so much in just a couple of months. I can only imagine where Iāll be a year from now. Just like the books stated several times. Wicca and Witchcraft is a lifelong commitment- In which you never stop learning or evolving as a Witch. My goal is to make it a daily practice even if itās 10-15 mins per day. ( Of course ritual and spells more time invested) However, just to meditate in front of my altar everyday brings me clarity and peace. Also, would like to excel at reading the cards, which is still a work in progress.
Thank you for this challenge-was very insightful.
Blessed be
@Limeberry, I love that book! Itās an oldie but a goodie. Itās a bit outdated but itās still got some great information.
Perfect timing! I just finished an online class on aromatherapy with essential oils and crystals.
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Iāve been learning lots about crystals and just got this one a couple weeks ago. Very informative!
My entry for the challenge is any of The Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Iāve read them all! Itās about vampire hunters. Oh I love a good vampire novel! My favorite is Acheron. Here is a Google summary of the book bc itās just better than what I can say:
Eleven thousand years ago a god was born. Cursed into the body of a human, Acheron spent a lifetime of shame. His human death unleashed an unspeakable horror that almost destroyed the earth. Brought back against his will, he became the sole defender of mankind.
Only it was never that simple. For centuries, he has fought for our survival and hidden a past he never wants revealed - until a lone woman who refuses to be intimidated by him threatens his very existence.
Now his survival, and ours, hinges on hers, and old enemies reawaken and unite to kill them both. War has never been more deadlyā¦or more fun.
Acheron is in a lot of Kenyonās other books. I remember as I read, falling for this hard to get character. And (in my mind) he was so gorgeous 
lol but all in all, the entire series is a phenomenal read! I couldnāt wait to finish one book to get to the next. And my personal preference is that I needed the hard covers! I have both hard and soft copied of the seriesā¦thatās how much I love reading these books! I must have read them about three times now. Anyway, thank you to @BryWisteria for a reminder bc I need to finish the fourth book in the series, Dance With The Devil. I m not giving ANY spoilers! I love these books! And I couldnāt recommend any other book(s).
I decided to go back to my Bewitching the Elements by Gabriela Herstik and then I picked up The Toltec Way by Susan Gregg.
Bewitching the Elements is about all about empowering yourself using, can you guess lol? Earth: Ground it, Air: Breathe it, Fire: Burn it, Water: Feel it, Spirit: Embody it.
One thing that stands out is the various rituals for each said element. The author puts her own spin on them and itās refreshing to read! (Pssst: she includes insights into Sex Magick as well.) Along with the rituals, at the end of the book which is called In Connection, she has a quiz type thing to help you discover your Elemental Makeup. It allows you to see which Element(s) are dominate and also shows you which Element(s) you are lacking in. She also adds in a worksheet to create your own ritual practice using the Elements.
And what kind of book would it be without an appendix of various correspondences?!
The Toltec Way is something I stumbled upon at B&N. Iāve been feeling so out of sorts lately despite grounding myself and my energy, cleansing here and there, etcā¦
To be honest I am only about a chapter in but it is fascinating.
āThe power of the Toltec is the ability to transcend ordinary human awareness and achieve personal freedom- to stop simply reacting to the events in your life and instead make deliberate choices about your actions.ā
I promise I will update more on this book later!
I hope everyone gets inspired by these two reads! I highly recommend Bewitching the Elements.
@christina4, Iād love to check them out! I love vampire novels too. Ann Rice is one of my favorite writers. Her vampires to me are the legit ones . When I watch other vampires in moviesā¦In my head I go thatās not a real vampire! Lol
Sounds very interesting! I feel the same , been out of balance last week or so! And not sure why!? Almost like feeling drainedā¦
I believe Mars is retrograde and Mercury is about to be as well. Turning everything topsy turvy!
Right? Iāve been feeling weird too! 
@walter @janelle yes guys 
Mercurys last retrograde of the year coming upā¦
October 13 to November 3 : The pre-retrograde shadow begins September 23, post-retrograde shadow ends November 19
ā¦ The more sensitive among us will be picking up vibes from the pre shadow period.
Also have Mars, Neptune and Pluto still retrograde with Saturn turning direct tomorrow 
Iām so glad you are loving your book, Tamera! 
Thatās just the best feeling- although it actually gets hard as you approach the end, because you want to keep reading but donāt want to finish the book! 
Ohhhhh such a pretty cover! Thanks for sharing, @Susurrus 
Did you have some time over the weekend to read a bit more? Hope you are loving it! 
This looks like such a great book, @SilverBear! 
I love the strawberry design on the cover too 
. Good luck with the spell- treat yourself to some luxurious self-care! Enjoy 
Ohhhh moon magick! 
Sounds like a great audiobook, Marissa! Will you be using any of the information in the book to celebrate the upcoming Full Moon? 
The Crystal Bible really looks like a great resource! It has information on so many stones 
You are very welcome, Dee! It sounds like the books gave you a lot of inspiration and encouragement for your practice- Iām so happy you enjoyed reading them! Thank you for sharing the insight from the books, they really sound lovely. Do you have another book in line that youād like to read next? 
Congrats on finishing your class, Jill! 
Wow, it sounds like the class covered so many great topics. I hope you enjoyed them!
Thereās something special about hard covers- I only have a few, but they are usually my most favorite books that were worth splurging on the fancy covers! The Dark Hunter series sound really interesting and are clearly very inspirational for you, Christina! Thanks for sharing your recomendation and favorite book series. Enjoy reading the fourth book! 
That sounds really fun- and very unique! Both books sound like they are full of useful information and worth a read- Iām looking forward to your updates about The Toltec Way! Thanks for sharing, Janelle- happy reading!
@Abs53 to the rescue with amazing astrology insights! 
Looks like more sensitive folks will be feeling it for quite a while if the post-retrograde shadow is all the way in mid-November, wow! 
Thank you so much for the information, it is great to find so much, in one place.
I have been trying to go to the library when they are open, and I print out a lot of great information from here.
I am having a very hard time, choosing one thing to focus on!
Thank you again
