Copyright © 2017 by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman
All rights reserved. Except as authorized under U. S. copyright law, no part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher.
Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Number: 2016961079
ISBN 9781594749773
Ebook ISBN 9781594749780
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Cover and interior illustrations by Camille Chew
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CHAPTER 1
Self-Initiation: An Induction into Basic Witchery
Who Are You?
What We Mean by “Witchcraft”
What We Mean by “Magic”
Meet Your Local Witches
Our Favorite Pop Culture Witches
CHAPTER 2
Glamours: The Power to Change How You Look
How to Clothe Yourself in Literal Darkness
Dress to Sorceress
Makeup for Witches
A Spell to Find Your Colors
Witch History: When Wearing Makeup Made You a Witch
Nail Art to Terrify Men
A Spell to Wear Bold Lipstick
The Dark Magic of Unfeminine Haircuts
A Spell for Haircut Confidence
The Power of a Good Talisman
The Secret Art of Smellomancy
Dapper Magic
A Spell to Reject Pressure to Be Feminine
Lotions and Potions
A Spell for Self-Care
CHAPTER 3
Healing: The Power to Care for Yourself
The Witch’s Pantry
A Spell to Feel Comfortable Seeing a Doctor
Witch History: Witches vs. Doctors
A Spell to Accept Compliments
A Spell to Make Peace with Your Body
Kitchen Witchery
Magical Exercise
Witch Calisthenics
A Ritual for a Relaxing Netflix Binge
CHAPTER 4
Summoning: The Power to Care for Others (and Have Them Care for You)
How to Build a Coven
Witch History: The Women’s International Terrorist Conspiracy from Hell
A Tarot Ritual to Attract Friendship
The Transformative Power of Vulnerability
A Collaborative Ritual to Deepen Friendship
Which Pet Should Be Your Familiar?
Healing Friends for Fun and Profit
A Spell for Establishing Boundaries
Witch History: Why Witches Dance Naked in the Woods
Worshipping the Moon with Shine Theory
A Spell to Ditch Friend Envy
A Spell to Let Go of a Friendship
CHAPTER 5
Enchantment: The Power to Make Choices about Love and Sex
Conjuring Your Perfect Mate
A Spell to Focus on What You Want
The Waxing and Waning of Desire
Flirting with Runes
The Magic Circle of Consent
A Spell of Yes and No
Choosing the “Broomstick” for You
Witch History: The Origins of the Magic Broomstick
Saying the Magic Words in Bed
A Spell for Talking about Sex
Witch History: Witches and Reproductive Freedom
A Spell to Feel Sexually Powerful
A Tarot Ritual for Accepting Singleness
A Spell for Healing a Broken Heart
CHAPTER 6
Banishment: The Power to Avoid What Brings You Down
Expelling Social Toxicity
A Ritual to Move through Loss
The Dark Magic of Emotional Abuse
The Joy of Hex
The Different Types of Personal Demons
A Personal Exorcism Spell
Witch History: On Demons and Daemons
A Spell to Break Negative Patterns
A Spell to Counter Impostor Syndrome
The Greatest One-Word Spell: “No”
A Spell for Rejection
Backfire! When Self-Care Spells Go Wrong
A Spell to Break a Curse