The Door to Witchcraft: A New Witch's Guide to History, Traditions, and Modern-Day Spells by Tonya A. BrownMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Definitely one of the best books to get if one is just starting out in witchcraft. In fact I would put it up there with Raymond Buckland and Scott Cunningham. The book was a breath of fresh air for me. It spoke to me. It was simple effective magic without the weight and dogma of religion. The book reminded me of things in my youth that might mark me as a witch.
One of the first things you have to know is that no one can define your witchhood for you. You define it. The book erases many lines and speaks a language of full inclusion. There are many ways to practice your craft...so long as it works for you. Does not matter if you are solitary or a coven member, does not matter you tradition or even if you are eclectic it is all valid.
Most people drawn to witchcraft have a had a different experience growing up. They may have been an outcast and usually are drawn to nature and or the horror gothic stuff. I was drawn to both. Yes I was an outcast well especially in my youth.
The book like any primer will give over view and a brief history and description of the various witchcraft traditions. This book does so along with a description of the 8 sabbath and the lunar festivals. A must have for all witches are the times for different types of magic for example what each day of the week would be good for.
The second part of the book is a formulary of spells and various potions. There are some tea recipes that I am keeping in mind for both dreaming and psychic visions. Another recipe I plan on keeping is one for flying ointment. There are various spells for wealth love and well being.
Own your witchhood . Don’t let anyone load you down with their dogma and hang ups. You are a witch and you write your own bible.
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