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Автор Jaya Saxena
Copyright © 2017 by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman
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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Number: 2016961079
ISBN 9781594749773
Ebook ISBN 9781594749780
eBook design adapted from printed book design by Andie Reid
Cover and interior illustrations by Camille Chew
Production management by John J.
McGurkQuirk Books
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Philadelphia, PA 19106
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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
