The Witch-ionary - An A-Z of magickal terms and their meanings

A useful tool for the established witchcraft community, as well as a fun gift for the magicakally curious.
Filled with all the definitions that you could need, The Witch-ionary is an A-Z of magickal words and their meanings. All the way through to the end of the alphabet, all the terms that might crop up in a spell book are explained - along with why that spellbook might be called a book of shadows!

There is a wealth of jargon in the witchcraft community - from words related to sabbats, like Beltane and Samhain, to ingredients, rituals, and a myriad of tools. The Witch-ionary gathers all those terms in one easy to refer to place and gives newbie and beginner witches the guide they need to accompany them on their witchcraft journey.Filled with all the definitions that you could need, this A-Z of magickal words and their meanings reveals exactly what an "athame" is, and when you might use one, and explains when Beltane is and what you might do to celebrate it. All the way through to the end of the alphabet, all the terms that might crop up in a spell book are explained - along with why that spell book might be called a book of shadows! As more and more people enter the witchcraft world, the need for accessible resources to de-mystify the most mysterious of practices has never been clearer, and The Witch-ionary is the perfect book for baby and beginner witches to have at hand.Al ong the way there are ten simple ideas for rituals, spells, and practices to try and put the newfound knowledge from within the pages to good use, such as a simple house blessing for a happy home, a recipe for anti-anxiety bath salts, and the tips and tricks necessary for casting a magick circle.Written by Deb Robinson, founder of the hugely successful Witch Casket subscription box, The Witch-ionary distils her years of knowledge into a fun and informative format that respects that the modern witch is a busy witch! The perfect book to dip into for an answer to a witchy question, The Witch-ionary is the definitive handbook and that all beginner, baby and newbie witches need.

Leseprobe:

As I've followed my path, it's become clear that witchcraft has a unique and fascinating lexicon. For those new to witchcraft, it can be a path paved with confusion. Some of the terminology used may leave you unsure or even overwhelmed. Those starting their magickal journey will often devour dozens of books in their quest for knowledge, but in reading those books can find themselves frustrated by the continual use of words they may not have come across before, and this hinders their learning. As an experienced, practicing witch who offers spells, rituals and guidance to witches worldwide, I have lost count of the times I've been asked to write this very book!With these requests in mind, I have created The Witch-ionary; a collection of over 200 of the most common magickal terms and their definitions. And where I found it could be useful, I've also included some instructions or examples. Some of the words in this book may not relate directly to witchcraft but are used often enough i n witchcraft circles that I deemed it important to include them. After reading this book, and learning the meanings of the most frequently-used words and phrases, you will find yourself more able to study the craft without impediment. While writing this book, I romanticised about witches worldwide curling up in front of a roaring fire with a witches' brew, their familiar by their side, and consuming book after magickal book without stumbling over previously undiscovered words and obscure phrases. It was this thought that motivated me to compile this useful, informative guide.