Witch of the Forest's Guide To…

Exploring all-new topics not covered in Natural Magick or Earth Magick, this stunning third instalment in 'The Witch of the Forest's Guide to...' series is a beginner's guide to astrology, and how to incorporate it into your magickal practice. Astrology is a powerful tool for tuning into and better understanding yourself and others around you. Aligning your actions with the patterns and signs of the stars can bring you comfort and control in the 21st century and empower you to really reflect on your present and future actions, and live your happiest life. Whether you're new to witchcraft OR astrology, discover how to use simple witchcraft and astrology to boost your wellbeing, find self-love and acceptance, and harness the power of the stars and universe in your life as well as your craft. Beautifully illustrated by Viki Lester, of @forensicsandflowers, this visually enchanting book will help you reconnect with the astrological bodies, rebalance your energies, and find spirital meaning in the universe. Learn about: • How to incorporate astrology into your witchcraft practice • The different types of astrology (predictive, natal, karmic, and synastic) • The 12 zodiac signs, 9 planets, and 12 astrological houses • Your sun, moon, and rising sign • How to calculate and read your birth chart • What retrograde means and how to survive (and thrive!) when mercury is in retrograde • Astrology and its relationship to the moon • How to use astrology as part of your magickal and self-care practice... and more! Flip the book's jacket to find a blank birth chart that you can fill in to help chart your stars and refer back to it as you progress through the book. With recipes, rituals and tips and tricks taken from The Witch of the Forest's personal grimoire, learn how connecting with astrology can help soothe 21st century anxiety, and how you can use it as a tool for empowerment.

Whether you're an out-and-proud witch in progress, or a witch in the broom closet, this spellbinding beginner's book will teach you how to discover the natural magick within you and use it to thrive! Natural magick is all about working in harmony with your environment, harnessing the power of nature to unlock your inner magickal potential. From foraging and using herbs in spells, to using sun or moonlight in cleansing rituals to understanding the changing of the seasons and their impact on your powers, this book is an invaluable guide to anyone interested in exploring natural magick. This magick has the power to transform your relationship with yourself, the people around you, and the natural world. Featuring introductions to everything you need to know to get started in your Craft, this is the ultimate guide that you will want to return to again and again as you develop your practice and discover how magical Witchcraft is as a form of self-care. Including tried-and-true tips and tricks taken from The Witch of the Forest's personal grimoire, learn about: • How to build a budget-friendly practice using only simple tools and ingredients in your cupboards • The witch's wheel of the year • Spellcraft • Candle magick • Herbs and foraging • Divination, such as tarot, scrying and pendulum dowsing • Creating your own sigils • A witch's relationship to the moon, sky and nature • How to practice witchcraft discretely in the broomcloset... and much more! Suitable for every type of witch and witchling—green, house, eclectic, solitary, or undecided!—this book also includes a pendulum board that you can remove to help answer all your questions. Ground yourself in your magick, and embrace the simpler, but just as powerful side of the modern witching hour!

Learn the secrets of “The Witch of the Forest” in this stunning follow-up to “Natural Magick”, and channel the elemental forces which are all around you to master the practice of earth magick. Earth magick is all about understanding the elements which govern the world around us, connecting with the Earth and using its powers to thrive. From using the four elements—fire, air, water and earth—in spells, to learning about the powers of crystals and mastering the art of divination, this book will teach you everything you know about this ancient form of magick. Discover how to use simple witchcraft to boost your wellbeing, keep yourself grounded in the 21st century, and connect to your own natural 'seasons' in your life as well as in your craft. Perfect for budding beginners new to the spellbinding world of witchcraft, learn about: • Casting a circle and ritual basics, • Crystals and their magickal properties and uses, • Divination techniques such as using runes and divination dice, • Connecting with the energies of the four seasons, the four elements, and harnessing their power, • Connecting to your own natural 'seasons' in your life through your craft, • Reconnecting with your craft after a break, • Caring for your magickal energy if you're an empath, or are feeling drained, • Embracing your darker energies, and using shadow work for personal growth and transformation, • Wellbeing techniques for witches to help you manage your energy ... and more! Suitable for every type of witch and witchling—including those practicing in the broom closet—this book also includes a runes board on the back of the jacket that you can remove to help answer all your questions. The Earth is bursting with magickal energies and lessons to be learnt, and connecting with these can help your relationship with yourself, the people around you, and the natural world, blossom. Discover how to use witchcraft to connect more deeply with yourself, and and learn from the Earth how to bloom and thrive at your own pace!