Books

Try your hand at witchcraft with these practical guides.

Once dubbedthe perfect religion for liberal millennials,witchcraft isnt a monolith.

Here, the best spell books to pick up at your local bookstore.

Beginning witches would do well to check out these spell books.

We only include products that have been independently selected by Bustle’s editorial team.

Patti WigingtonsCandle Magic Journal and Handbookalso includes journaling prompts and suggestions for spells to get you started.

Arin Murphy-HiscocksThe Green Witchis the perfect starting point for anyone interested in green witchery.

‘The Spell Book for New Witches: Essential Spells to Change Your Life’ by Ambrosia Hawthorn

This ones for anyone whos felt that other witchcraft books failed to provide them with guidance on political magick.

Thats where McCalla Ann and Mercenary of DunasAnime Tarot Deck & Guidebookcome in.

Here, up-and-coming Black witches will find spells, rituals, and guidance to help them kickstart their practices.

‘Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft’ by Raymond Buckland

Singer and spiritualist Ruby Goldwins book is chock-full of helpful recipes, gardening tips, and more.

Lilith DorseysLove Magiccontains 250 spells that address every aspect of romance, including pleasure, seduction, and harmony.

Rock and crystal collectors everywhere will benefit from Jessica Howards compact guide to integrating stones into your practice.

‘The Black Woman’s Little Book of Spells: Magical Keys to Transforming Your Life’ by V.C. Alexander

If youre all about hygge, youll be all about this book.

If your witchcraft-book collection needs a comprehensive guide to plant life, pick this one up ASAP.

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‘Brujas: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color’ by Lorraine Monteagut

‘Spell Bound: A New Witch’s Guide to Crafting the Future’ by Chaweon Koo

‘Wiccan Protection Spells: A Defense Manual for Banishing Negative Energy with White Magick, Reversa…

‘Candle Magic Journal and Handbook: A Guide to Performing Spells, Setting Intentions, and Recording …

‘African Goddess Initiation: Sacred Rituals for Self-Love, Prosperity, and Joy’ by Abiola Abrams

‘The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and Mo…

‘Wild Witchcraft: Folk Herbalism, Garden Magic, and Foraging for Spells, Rituals, and Remedies’ by R…

‘Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches’ by Frankie Castanea

‘1001 Spells: The Complete Book of Spells for Every Purpose’ by Cassandra Eason

‘Anime Tarot Deck & Guidebook’ by McCalla Ann and Mercenary of Duna

‘City Witchery: Accessible Rituals, Practices & Prompts for Conjuring and Creating in a Magical Metr…

‘The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Earth Magick’ by Lindsay Squire and Viki Lester

‘Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals’ by Luisah Teish

‘Herbalism for Witches: Witchcraft Guide to Herbal Apothecary With the Use of Plant Witchery Witcher…

‘Love Magic: Over 250 Magical Spells and Potions for Getting It, Keeping It, and Making It Last’ by …

‘The Art of Lithomancy: Divination with Stones, Crystals, and Charms’ by Jessica Howard

‘Protection Spells of a Wicked Witch: Witchcraft for Protection from Negative Energy, Harmful Spirit…

‘Practical Magic for Beginners: Exercises, Rituals, and Spells for the New Mystic’ by Maggie Haseman

‘Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation’ by Mat Auryn

‘The House Witch: Your Complete Guide to Creating a Magical Space with Rituals and Spells for Hearth…

‘Crystals for Beginners: The Guide to Get Started with the Healing Power of Crystals’ by Karen Frazi…

‘Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs’ by Scott Cunningham