@@thesistertube1257 I create my own spells. I have gotten inspiration from others, yes, but for me, it's about deciding on what focused intention (spell) I'm looking to achieve, then intuitively choosing any correspondences that I may want to add to enhance my intentions. Items like herbs, candles, oils, colors, planetary alignments, moon phases, etc... aren't *necessary* unless they resonate with you; help you to be able to better visualize your intentions and bring you to a place where you *feel* magickal - so to speak. Everyone's spellwork looks a bit different. Spells shouldn't feel like items on a list, but rather a guideline of things to consider. I just feel like there's more power in bringing *your* intention, and *your* relationship with correspondences when spell crafting. ☝️ Now, don't misunderstand me - there's nothing wrong with spellbooks or workings created by others, but the magick you create, yourself will be so much more potent 💜 There's no wrong way (in my opinion) craft and cast spells, and you will likely see the most rewarding results experimenting on your own 😊
It must be frustrating when people ask because you're an experienced practitioner but don't then listen to the answer. I see a lot of people discouraged with the response to many questions being "go study from different sources and figure out what connects for you and how to put a working together! " I get frustrated occasionally that there isn't just one definite answer for the thing I'm trying to figure out too 😇 but most of the time I love the freedom of gathering information, figuring out what makes sense and going from there. Plus any spell straight from a book has never felt properly connected for me but they're great for getting a starting point of you're not sure. Yes it sometimes feels like homework but way more fun than anything I did at school 😁
I know exactly what you mean! I think we are so used to being able to pop on to Google and get an immediate answer, that when things are more vague, we get frustrated. Plus, if you're anything like me, when it's a topic you get really passionate about, it's hard to have to wait for the answers because you want to go from 0-expert in 0.3 seconds!! 🤣
Fiona Hutchings I love learning from different sources.I’ve made my craft my own. In my opinion you can copy spells all you want but the real magick is you. I find my best and most successful spells are the ones I made myself.
Have you thought about writing a book? You're so knowledgeable and you present information so clearly I think a book written by you would be such a valuable addition to the market!
I just want you to know how I appreciate your work here on youtube. You definitely make the best contents on witchcraft, you are earnest, careful and inclusive. It really shows how much you love your Craft and that you genuinely want to educate people on the subject ❤️ (I’m Italian, so I may have misspelled something xD)
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
I rather enjoyed the “Before You Cast a Spell” book you recommended. I helped direct my to topics to study to get a good foundation before starting spell work. I imagine spell books are great sources of inspiration for crafting spells and rituals.
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
I love Deborah Blake's A to Z spellbook. It's really practical for everyday life. Not everyone wants a love or prosperity spell but rather a spell for more specific things menopause or peace in the midst of stress.
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
My first book was a spells for the teenager one. It has some basic information as well on herbs, sabbats etc but it was also very focused on wicca to the point of saying all witchcraft is wiccan. I still have it but I don't use it anymore but I keep it as a thank you for introducing me to spells and as a reminder of how much I've learned since. I'm glad that today, beginner witches can research more easier using youtube/instagram from experienced witches.
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
Something I've noticed is that a lot of Spellbooks are geared towards Wicca, which nothing wrong with that if youre Wiccan, but I find that it doesn't encompass everything that I feel it should. Finding books that teach everything from the positive to the negative is very hard, especially since most tend to go with the "love and light" approach. Thank you so much for the information in this video!
The Element Encyclopaedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes is the book that got me started in witchcraft. One night, i stumbled across a video on UA-cam about witchcraft and was fascinated so started to research. The next morning, my grandmother came round and gifted me that book, out of nowhere, saying she thought i'd like it. It was a huge sign to me that she gifted it to me with no knowledge of me having research witchcraft that night. I've yet to use any spells from it, but it really got me started
Hey Hearth, just wanted to say how much this video influenced my craft. I agree with you 100%. When I started practicing a few months ago, I wanted to start with spells. But by some miracle, I found your video within hours of deciding to purchase a spell book. And when I understood the reasoning behind not using spell books as a beginner and started studying up correspondences and so on - my craft is really growing at a fast pace. So, thank you :) I love your work.
thank you so much for this video! I want a spellbook that has the full background on why things work the way that they do such as candles for particular spells, crystals, the moon cycles etc. I am not looking for a book of spells but rather an educational resource I can always refer back to
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
I have found that spell books can make things seem more complicated than need be. I had to back off the spell books. Tbh they made me feel overwhelmed. I think when you are just learning to USE the tools, spending time with the items is more helpful than doing complete spells.
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
I love all of your videos. I can feel that you put a lot of effort into them. You don't just do a video just to put something out there. I look forward to seeing you again! Keep up the great work!
To me, I have found that 'know thyself' has been a useful starting point. If you don't know how you work as a person, then your workings wouldn't be as effective. (Also, you get to explore what's meaningful to you and what's not. That's what makes spellwork unique to you.) As a consequence, I didn't even begin workings until a few years after starting out, which originally began with a series of unusual experiences dating to late childhood.
I wish I'd had this video when I was a teenager and I was first learning. It's such valuable information. I like that protection spells book a lot as well - I also picked up everyday psychic defence by Cassandra Eason last year and that's really good too. I have the Skye Alexander Book of Spells which I think is pretty good as there is some great information in it as well as a range of spells. Just realised I have Spell Weaving at the back of my bookshelf too that I got second hand but I haven't read it yet so can't wait to start that. Great cover as well 🐈 Xx
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
I've started reading Carl Mccolman before you cast a spell. I like his direct no nonsense approach. Look forward to your books for beginners vid when it comes out 🙂
I was watching through the video and the moment you mentioned the encyclopedia of 5000 spell book I was so hyped because that's the first book I got, I am a beginner so I do understand I must study more before attempting spells, but I was so happy to hear that was one of your most recommended books
I hear you about the newish spell books only addressing ingredients and wording. It seems so obvious that it won't be useful without adequate understanding of the basics of energy, intention, visualization, focus, that I can't help but think perhaps they are written that way on purpose. Almost like, we all have the code, but we must do the work to understand, and so it's like a safety precaution because unless you have done the work to understand than you cannot cause any harm or even results by just getting your hands on a book. Spells in general are the reason so many people are attracted to the magickal life, without any intention of the inner workings involved so I guess it makes sense to be precautious when writing these spell books. They are meant for certain people and have a layer of protection for those that shouldn't be doing such workings as of yet.
I have been reading the Witches Book of Self Care and the Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock, but I have been quite frustrated by the lack of context at times. So now I am reading Witch by Lisa Lister which is about reclaiming your female power. It's really well written. However, to me witch is a gender neutral term. It's good for tuning into hormonal cycles though. I have just added "Before You Cast a Spell" to my Wishlist. I heard good things about the Kate West books. I will try the Scott Cunningham books at some point even though I am not Wiccan.
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
Well if you create an egregor with a group or a servitor powerful enough or deal with certain entities then those crazy "impossible" spells do happen. It's all based on experience and knowledge. But these type of effects are very dangerous if not done correctly and need a lot of energy to make them work. Believe what you want but this does exist.
You gained a new subscriber! This is my second video I watched of yours and love the content. First witch video I seen that actually suggests learning the history and knowledge behind why your doing something and not just “jump in and get your feet wet” response most tell you to do. Saying if it backfires welp u will have a learning experience. Well I learned from dabbling in the paranormal that going in without knowledge can sometimes backfire so bad your not ready or even qualified to handle the situation. I am an over thinker kind of person and I love learning as much knowledge about something as I can before jumping in and getting burned.
You have no idea how good your videos are! Your intelligence, your judgement, and your presentation are a joy to behold. So happy and appreciative here in US for finding you. (I have the Moon Spells book and your talk on sigils led to my picking up practical sigil magic. I love to read and so find all of the recommendations so well thought out.🌞🌕
Hello Sister, I’m a hereditary Crone and been a witch for 46 years almost soon as my Solar Return is nearing soon. I just wanted to tell you yes I’m one of your “oldie Witches” and I enjoy your channel a lot. Even though I don’t know you, I’m proud of you!! Great Channel, topics, and approach!! Sincerely, Life Of A Witch ❤️🧙🏻♀️🖤
I need a big old video on protection magic! It's my favourite type of magic and something I'm generally most drawn to! I'd love to get more "expert" on the topic!
I'm a beginner & you said nothing but facts. I'm big on research & knowing yourself & what resonate with yourself. Magic isn't anything to play with in my eyes & I don't want any negativity to come back to me
I also had the impression when I started to get interested in witchcraft that it is more important to have a general understanding of the topic before you start crafting. i started with meditation years ago, and then i got interested in other topics. I got really interested in witchcraft through a video by One Topic at a time. Because the humour and mentality in the witches Reddit, totally picked me up, and I also looked at it myself. I have a spellcrafting book A Beginner's Guide to Creating and Casting Effective Spells from Gerina Dunwich. That also explains a lot of the basics, but it doesn't really explain what I can do with it. I would like a source of information, be it a book, website or videos. Which, like a modular system, explains the structure of spells to me and what the individual components are responsible for, explains the ingredients to me, what they can do and how they can be used in spells. How to make my own spells, similar to these baking books, which have a few separate pages about different doughs and creams and decorations and I can build a cake out of it, and it gives tips on how the individual components can be modified, so that from the knowledge I can possibly create my own cake recipe, from the knowledge and inspiration from the finished recipes.
I completely agree with this. For Beginners/"Baby Witches", in My Honest opinion it's best to start with the books to teach you, first straight away. I am guilty of just jumping in with Spell books when I was a teenager and omgoodness. Results did happen, but so did chaos. It's best to Research & learn when you are a Beginner/"Baby Witch", and only after that possibly begin with Spellbooks, glad that I learned that very valuable lesson, in my teen/early adult years.
My first book was the encyclopedia of 5000 spells , got it used in excellent condition for £12 . I don’t mind if my spells don’t work for me it’s all part of the learning 🧙♀️
@@juliereminiec4937 Hi Andreia, well... I believe spells Can be tweaked. You change some of the ingredients, if you feel you have to or if the ingredient is not within your reach to fit the purpose of your intention. I believe spell books are there to guide you to create your own...so you can customize a spell ... I'm just not sure if there are spells that cannot be and should be followed carefully.. hope I had answered your question well...
I bought a book on protection spells as a baby witch. Not to practice but just to study from. I plan on practicing witchcraft but mostly avoiding spell work. The only time I feel like spellcasting is necessary is if I’m having a major life event. Blessings for a wedding or a new baby. Luck before a job interview or business startup.
*hello beauty! Always excited when you upload a new video because I KNOW I'll learn something useful ❤.. to me a spell works the same way a recipe works..if you're missing some key ingredients the spell can go very wrong or be a flop 🤷♀️*
I'm just getting started and your videos have great advice. I plan on waiting awhile before trying spells but I've bookmarked this video to revisit when the time comes. Thanks!
Wow.. I really loved this.. She have touched every in depth details about witchcraft and spell work.. For beginner it's awesome to have such in depth information.. !! 💜
Thank you again for the wealth of information you share with us. I am still researching and do not completely feel comfortable doing spells yet. I will definitely be looking into some of the books from this video to expand my knowledge base. :)
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
Thank you, I have been following you for a while and wanted to say how much you have helped me on my journey. I have learnt so much from you and I like the way you clearly and concisely explain things in a way that is easy to understand. I'm only starting on my path but you help to guide the way so I thank you
As a beginner (I'm about a year into the craft) and I learn things better by doing, would it still be a bad idea to get a spellbook? I think it'd help me a lot not to do the spells, but to go through the spells and see how things are done and why they're done that way, take them apart and see why said things are used. I still don't feel ready to do spells though.
Doreen valinete, was a local witch where i live. She worked with both gerald gardner and cecil williamson i n the 1950s. These are the type of things i prefer not the modern pretty witch books as they have no substance. You mentioned 2 books i have 5000 spells i have the same version, there was an earlier versoin of 5 000 spells what tbe difference is i dont know And moon spells, this is good too. I like to see books a buy, if they are rubbish you ha ve the option to not buy them if you can see them. Some print is small too.
I added Dream Spells and Spell Weaving A Complete Guide For Positive Enchantment to my steadily growing list of books I want to buy. Thank you so much for this video. I totally agree that spells are totally useless if you don’t understand the correspondences. Do you know any books that explain not only WHAT the correspondences but WHY they are? Like what’s the historical reason?
Why don't you do a video on commanding spirits. Most people have looked through the old books of magic but I do not think many of them have called a spirit to physical manifestation.
Ooh so excited now! I just ordered Moon Spells by Diane Ahlquist & ProtectionSpells by Arin Murphy Hiscock (I have another book or 2 by her & luv em’!) looked up the other books to add to my books wishlist, thank u💖 Many Blessings To You🖤🌛🌚🌜
This video just helped me so much! I have been reading and reading books for over a year trying to get that proper foundation. I've done 1 prosperity special a few months ago and it worked. I'd never thought of checking into why certain ingredients where used and such and definitely plan to dive much deeper and find out why things are uesed as I love books and learning more. I may have a book problem. Lol is there a book about correspondences you could recommended? Thanks
I love this video BC you have put me on whole lot of books I need to get.im going be witch all of your videos . I might get just about all book you had in your video. I m beinnger witch
I avoid it primarily because I don’t practice it, I am not Wiccan, and so, for me, books from a Wiccan perspective are not particularly useful. Also most books published have an aspect of Wicca to them which can get frustrating, especially if the book is not meant to be about the religion of Wicca I have a video on my channel for recommended beginner books, if you search for beginner books in my channel it should come up, I hope this helps ☺️
You can remove hair dye from skin with a cotton ball or q-tip & rubbing alcohol. I use to dye hair. Did you know you can lighten your hair with chamomile and A.C.V.
I want to use spell also for closing a sale in real estate and life insurance and most specially on networki marketing (mlm) hahaha. thanks for all those books that you mentioned. blessed be. :) ♥♥♥
Hey Hearth could you do a video on the importance of libations for ancestors and and how you do them personally and other ways we might be able to do them
magic is neither good nor bad, itself. witches are able to use their magic for protection or cursing, hurting even hexing someone. so, to answer your question, yes they can.
The Healing Power of Witchcraft: A New Witch's Guide to Spells and Rituals by Meg Rosenbriar might be a good one to check out. This vid is 3 years old, so idk if you've bought it since then, but that's a pretty neat spellbook in my opinion. Would love to hear your thoughts on it some day if you haven't already checked it out! C:
I rarely use anything purchased or bought specifically for use in any ritual or spell, preferring to use things I've either found, or that is produced right here on my property. I also tend toward things that are personal to me, meaning I've either had them for a very long time, or made them myself. ( Or at very least have modified them myself. ) Candles? Not generally, unless they're 're-cast' from the wax of previously-used ones. I much prefer my oil lamp/candle that I made myself from cedar that grew here, and other materials that are personal to me. ( Copper from my parents old house, brass shell casings that I fired, etc. ) The oil lamp is kept burning here 24/7, if I'm here with it, extinguished only when I leave for some reason. I have animal bones that were collected from the woods here, and various vegetation that's been gathered... Oak, wild mint, and other herbs like foxglove, nightshade, and digitorum. Also, I'm descended from 3 different 'pagan' groups, and rely heavily on those traditions. I'm also fully aware that force of will, concentration, and the strength of intent play a large part in a successful outcome. If ya don't really mean it and want it... don't do it. But once you commit to an action, pour yourself fully into it. Don't half-ass it. P.S. I've been studying and using this stuff since I was about 15, and discovered meditation. ...which means I've been at it for more than 40 years now. Sheesh... how time flies.
Thank you so much! I am a beginning witch. Trying different spells. So far, 2 have actually worked! Currently on my 3rd! Will take some time as I am in waiting mode. Was able to purchase 2 of the books that interested me the most. Moon Spells $8.39 Amazon (US) and Spell Weaving $14.00 eBay (used, previously owned). On Amazon $93.00 + shipping! Pays to look! I prefer to do my spells during Moon Phases. I find the energetic pull or push defines them. I also use candles, crystals, and herbs to dress each spell. Glad I found you! Looked at other UA-cam sites and you just seem to be YOU on the screen. I prefer people who make you feel invited into their homes rather than all the dress up, lights, candles, smoke, ect in the background.
Spells of Mindfulness is not available here in the US. :( Still, I found Spell Weaving on Amazon second hand and it's on its way to me. I was wondering if you can review Spirited: Taking Paganism Beyond the Circle by Gede Parma. Thanks muchly!
Hey Hearth! I just now found you and your videos and I must say I'm ADDICTED! I loved this one in particular: I spent most of my practice on the basics of the craft and I feel like now I'm ready to "graduate" to spell books! I purchased three of the ones you listed below: the 5k spells book, the protection spell book and the moon spell book! I was pleasantly surprised to see them all in kindle format (so I don't have to wait for shipping!). I have a big question though: is there a way for you to get amazon affiliate links for your followers who purchase from the US? I would love to support your work through your recommended items!
Edit: I see Hearth recommends this book as well and for the same reason. A "spell book" I recommend to everyone is Judica Illes' "The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells". It's a great book to reference for ideas in spell development and spell creation. It also contains a large formulary for many of our most commonly used items and ingredients. It's great when used like the reference that it is, not like the spell book some think it is.
I love your channel. I happen to be a fan of spell books personaly myself. I found a series produced by Llewellyn called the every day magic. The author is Dorothy Morrison i found her books to be useful whenbi was a baby witch i wish i still had those books buy life happens. take a look in them and maybe you would like them as well another good boom is the witches book of spellcraft by Jason Mankey
Hey! I recently started following your channel and I've been binge watching everything from old to New 😅 but I watched this one as I'm a beginner and I wanted to see what books you recommended. You mentioned if there was books we'd like you to look into and I found a book called "basic witches" by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman and "the witches book to self care" by Arin Murphy (the Green witch book author). I was wondering if you've read these or heard of them and recommend them? Thank you so much! I love your channel, it's really helped me with the stereotype of being a witch in the US ❤
Book recommendation for hexes, curses, jinx's, crosses, etc? Also, any thoughts on Black Magic and Spirits: A Collection by Tarl Warwick or The Complete Book of Black Magic and Witchcraft by Shadow Books? Both are on amazon. Thank you.
I think the best spellbook - is the one you create yourself ✨💕✨
but how do you find the spells?
@@thesistertube1257 I create my own spells. I have gotten inspiration from others, yes, but for me, it's about deciding on what focused intention (spell) I'm looking to achieve, then intuitively choosing any correspondences that I may want to add to enhance my intentions.
Items like herbs, candles, oils, colors, planetary alignments, moon phases, etc... aren't *necessary* unless they resonate with you; help you to be able to better visualize your intentions and bring you to a place where you *feel* magickal - so to speak. Everyone's spellwork looks a bit different.
Spells shouldn't feel like items on a list, but rather a guideline of things to consider. I just feel like there's more power in bringing *your* intention, and *your* relationship with correspondences when spell crafting.
☝️ Now, don't misunderstand me - there's nothing wrong with spellbooks or workings created by others, but the magick you create, yourself will be so much more potent 💜 There's no wrong way (in my opinion) craft and cast spells, and you will likely see the most rewarding results experimenting on your own 😊
@@journalsbyjaydis5840 thanks im sad because my family thinks witchcraft and other stuff is against god because your trying to create you own power
The best spell book is the friends we made along the way.
How do you actually make your own spells? Is there a book on teaching making our own spells too?
It must be frustrating when people ask because you're an experienced practitioner but don't then listen to the answer. I see a lot of people discouraged with the response to many questions being "go study from different sources and figure out what connects for you and how to put a working together! " I get frustrated occasionally that there isn't just one definite answer for the thing I'm trying to figure out too 😇 but most of the time I love the freedom of gathering information, figuring out what makes sense and going from there. Plus any spell straight from a book has never felt properly connected for me but they're great for getting a starting point of you're not sure.
Yes it sometimes feels like homework but way more fun than anything I did at school 😁
I know exactly what you mean! I think we are so used to being able to pop on to Google and get an immediate answer, that when things are more vague, we get frustrated.
Plus, if you're anything like me, when it's a topic you get really passionate about, it's hard to have to wait for the answers because you want to go from 0-expert in 0.3 seconds!! 🤣
I have no idea what you mean! (100% know exactly what you mean!)
@@Fezza60 😉🤣
Fiona Hutchings I love learning from different sources.I’ve made my craft my own. In my opinion you can copy spells all you want but the real magick is you. I find my best and most successful spells are the ones I made myself.
Well said.
Have you thought about writing a book? You're so knowledgeable and you present information so clearly I think a book written by you would be such a valuable addition to the market!
I just want you to know how I appreciate your work here on youtube. You definitely make the best contents on witchcraft, you are earnest, careful and inclusive. It really shows how much you love your Craft and that you genuinely want to educate people on the subject ❤️
(I’m Italian, so I may have misspelled something xD)
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
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I rather enjoyed the “Before You Cast a Spell” book you recommended. I helped direct my to topics to study to get a good foundation before starting spell work.
I imagine spell books are great sources of inspiration for crafting spells and rituals.
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
I love Deborah Blake's A to Z spellbook. It's really practical for everyday life. Not everyone wants a love or prosperity spell but rather a spell for more specific things menopause or peace in the midst of stress.
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
My first spell book was the first book the psalms. I still use it from time to time. Powerful words and so many meanings in each verse!
My first book was a spells for the teenager one. It has some basic information as well on herbs, sabbats etc but it was also very focused on wicca to the point of saying all witchcraft is wiccan. I still have it but I don't use it anymore but I keep it as a thank you for introducing me to spells and as a reminder of how much I've learned since. I'm glad that today, beginner witches can research more easier using youtube/instagram from experienced witches.
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
Tygra as a beginner can one use wicca oils ?
That, "Spell Weaving" by Pamela Ball is on abebooks 2nd hand for like £3.04 used, with free delivery for those who want to buy it.
Something I've noticed is that a lot of Spellbooks are geared towards Wicca, which nothing wrong with that if youre Wiccan, but I find that it doesn't encompass everything that I feel it should. Finding books that teach everything from the positive to the negative is very hard, especially since most tend to go with the "love and light" approach. Thank you so much for the information in this video!
The Element Encyclopaedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes is the book that got me started in witchcraft. One night, i stumbled across a video on UA-cam about witchcraft and was fascinated so started to research. The next morning, my grandmother came round and gifted me that book, out of nowhere, saying she thought i'd like it. It was a huge sign to me that she gifted it to me with no knowledge of me having research witchcraft that night. I've yet to use any spells from it, but it really got me started
Hey Hearth, just wanted to say how much this video influenced my craft. I agree with you 100%. When I started practicing a few months ago, I wanted to start with spells. But by some miracle, I found your video within hours of deciding to purchase a spell book. And when I understood the reasoning behind not using spell books as a beginner and started studying up correspondences and so on - my craft is really growing at a fast pace. So, thank you :) I love your work.
thank you so much for this video! I want a spellbook that has the full background on why things work the way that they do such as candles for particular spells, crystals, the moon cycles etc. I am not looking for a book of spells but rather an educational resource I can always refer back to
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
I have found that spell books can make things seem more complicated than need be. I had to back off the spell books. Tbh they made me feel overwhelmed. I think when you are just learning to USE the tools, spending time with the items is more helpful than doing complete spells.
U sure got that right. Sure thing.
Yeah. I bond with all my tools before I even think about us using them. Usually a week or longer
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
I love all of your videos. I can feel that you put a lot of effort into them. You don't just do a video just to put something out there. I look forward to seeing you again! Keep up the great work!
To me, I have found that 'know thyself' has been a useful starting point. If you don't know how you work as a person, then your workings wouldn't be as effective. (Also, you get to explore what's meaningful to you and what's not. That's what makes spellwork unique to you.) As a consequence, I didn't even begin workings until a few years after starting out, which originally began with a series of unusual experiences dating to late childhood.
I wish I'd had this video when I was a teenager and I was first learning. It's such valuable information. I like that protection spells book a lot as well - I also picked up everyday psychic defence by Cassandra Eason last year and that's really good too. I have the Skye Alexander Book of Spells which I think is pretty good as there is some great information in it as well as a range of spells. Just realised I have Spell Weaving at the back of my bookshelf too that I got second hand but I haven't read it yet so can't wait to start that. Great cover as well 🐈 Xx
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
I've started reading Carl Mccolman before you cast a spell. I like his direct no nonsense approach. Look forward to your books for beginners vid when it comes out 🙂
I was watching through the video and the moment you mentioned the encyclopedia of 5000 spell book I was so hyped because that's the first book I got, I am a beginner so I do understand I must study more before attempting spells, but I was so happy to hear that was one of your most recommended books
I love my copy of encyclopedia of 5000 spells there is a lot of information in there. It was the third book I bought back when I was a teen.
I hear you about the newish spell books only addressing ingredients and wording. It seems so obvious that it won't be useful without adequate understanding of the basics of energy, intention, visualization, focus, that I can't help but think perhaps they are written that way on purpose. Almost like, we all have the code, but we must do the work to understand, and so it's like a safety precaution because unless you have done the work to understand than you cannot cause any harm or even results by just getting your hands on a book. Spells in general are the reason so many people are attracted to the magickal life, without any intention of the inner workings involved so I guess it makes sense to be precautious when writing these spell books. They are meant for certain people and have a layer of protection for those that shouldn't be doing such workings as of yet.
I have been reading the Witches Book of Self Care and the Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock, but I have been quite frustrated by the lack of context at times. So now I am reading Witch by Lisa Lister which is about reclaiming your female power. It's really well written. However, to me witch is a gender neutral term. It's good for tuning into hormonal cycles though.
I have just added "Before You Cast a Spell" to my Wishlist. I heard good things about the Kate West books. I will try the Scott Cunningham books at some point even though I am not Wiccan.
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
Well if you create an egregor with a group or a servitor powerful enough or deal with certain entities then those crazy "impossible" spells do happen. It's all based on experience and knowledge. But these type of effects are very dangerous if not done correctly and need a lot of energy to make them work. Believe what you want but this does exist.
You gained a new subscriber! This is my second video I watched of yours and love the content. First witch video I seen that actually suggests learning the history and knowledge behind why your doing something and not just “jump in and get your feet wet” response most tell you to do. Saying if it backfires welp u will have a learning experience. Well I learned from dabbling in the paranormal that going in without knowledge can sometimes backfire so bad your not ready or even qualified to handle the situation. I am an over thinker kind of person and I love learning as much knowledge about something as I can before jumping in and getting burned.
You have no idea how good your videos are! Your intelligence, your judgement, and your presentation are a joy to behold. So happy and appreciative here in US for finding you. (I have the Moon Spells book and your talk on sigils led to my picking up practical sigil magic. I love to read and so find all of the recommendations so well thought out.🌞🌕
Hello Sister, I’m a hereditary Crone and been a witch for 46 years almost soon as my Solar Return is nearing soon. I just wanted to tell you yes I’m one of your “oldie Witches” and I enjoy your channel a lot. Even though I don’t know you, I’m proud of you!! Great Channel, topics, and approach!!
Sincerely,
Life Of A Witch
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Just had to tell you; I love your channel! I love the way you are so real and you don't hold back. 💖🤗
Really excellent advice Hearth. Brightest of blessings to you
I need a big old video on protection magic! It's my favourite type of magic and something I'm generally most drawn to! I'd love to get more "expert" on the topic!
I'm a beginner & you said nothing but facts. I'm big on research & knowing yourself & what resonate with yourself. Magic isn't anything to play with in my eyes & I don't want any negativity to come back to me
My whole life I’ve been spell casting in a very conscious way. I think I’m ready for this
I also had the impression when I started to get interested in witchcraft that it is more important to have a general understanding of the topic before you start crafting.
i started with meditation years ago, and then i got interested in other topics.
I got really interested in witchcraft through a video by One Topic at a time.
Because the humour and mentality in the witches Reddit, totally picked me up, and I also looked at it myself.
I have a spellcrafting book
A Beginner's Guide to Creating and
Casting Effective Spells from Gerina Dunwich.
That also explains a lot of the basics, but it doesn't really explain what I can do with it.
I would like a source of information, be it a book, website or videos.
Which, like a modular system, explains the structure of spells to me and what the individual components are responsible for,
explains the ingredients to me, what they can do and how they can be used in spells.
How to make my own spells, similar to these baking books, which have a few separate pages about different doughs and creams and decorations
and I can build a cake out of it, and it gives tips on how the individual components can be modified,
so that from the knowledge I can possibly create my own cake recipe, from the knowledge and inspiration from the finished recipes.
L❤️VE your new lighting 🤩 super glam 😘
I think the dream book is right up my alley.
I completely agree with this. For Beginners/"Baby Witches", in My Honest opinion it's best to start with the books to teach you, first straight away. I am guilty of just jumping in with Spell books when I was a teenager and omgoodness. Results did happen, but so did chaos. It's best to Research & learn when you are a Beginner/"Baby Witch", and only after that possibly begin with Spellbooks, glad that I learned that very valuable lesson, in my teen/early adult years.
My first book was the encyclopedia of 5000 spells , got it used in excellent condition for £12 . I don’t mind if my spells don’t work for me it’s all part of the learning 🧙♀️
This was a really great video... Thanks for putting this one out there 🙏🕯
Thank god for this video because I wanted a spellbook as a baby witch and didn't know about this
Thank you so much, Hearth! Good recommendations... I'm always waiting for your uploads... 🙂
Moon,can the spells in the spell books be changed to be used these days?
@@juliereminiec4937 Hi Andreia, well... I believe spells
Can be tweaked. You change some of the ingredients, if you feel you have to or if the ingredient is not within your reach to fit the purpose of your intention. I believe spell books are there to guide you to create your own...so you can customize a spell ... I'm just not sure if there are spells that cannot be and should be followed carefully.. hope I had answered your question well...
Hey Hearth, love the topic. I'm so happy to be early! 😊💞
I bought a book on protection spells as a baby witch. Not to practice but just to study from. I plan on practicing witchcraft but mostly avoiding spell work.
The only time I feel like spellcasting is necessary is if I’m having a major life event.
Blessings for a wedding or a new baby. Luck before a job interview or business startup.
*hello beauty! Always excited when you upload a new video because I KNOW I'll learn something useful ❤.. to me a spell works the same way a recipe works..if you're missing some key ingredients the spell can go very wrong or be a flop 🤷♀️*
I'm just getting started and your videos have great advice. I plan on waiting awhile before trying spells but I've bookmarked this video to revisit when the time comes. Thanks!
I FOUND the Spell Weaving book on AMAZON! Ordered it from the UK.
Can't wait to read it.
Wow.. I really loved this.. She have touched every in depth details about witchcraft and spell work.. For beginner it's awesome to have such in depth information.. !! 💜
Thank you again for the wealth of information you share with us. I am still researching and do not completely feel comfortable doing spells yet. I will definitely be looking into some of the books from this video to expand my knowledge base. :)
I have been into spirituality for a real long time and i have learnt about manifesting in deep, now i want to put my hands into the spellwork. I do not want to learn about dirties and wiccan practices. Just some spells for manifesting. Where do i find such stuff, can you suggest?
Thank you, I have been following you for a while and wanted to say how much you have helped me on my journey. I have learnt so much from you and I like the way you clearly and concisely explain things in a way that is easy to understand. I'm only starting on my path but you help to guide the way so I thank you
A book of correspondences was a good place to start for me ❤️
I love this. any and every witch just starting on the path or even just getting there feet wet will walk away with so mutch value from watching this.
I this was a sign for me to become a witch this video came out on my birthday and was in my recommend
Thank you for uploading the content you create, it helps a lot when trying to find other ways to do something. ☺️💛
When you mentioned bibliomancy in passing I gave it a try and it definitely works for me.
As a beginner (I'm about a year into the craft) and I learn things better by doing, would it still be a bad idea to get a spellbook? I think it'd help me a lot not to do the spells, but to go through the spells and see how things are done and why they're done that way, take them apart and see why said things are used. I still don't feel ready to do spells though.
You have a really amazing channel!
Thank you very much. You are a great teacher. I think you are very organized, methodical, and logical. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 💖
I am a beginner and new subscriber and would love ideas on beginner books. This was a great video - very helpful info! Thank you!
This is great advice. And it is given with love and understanding. Very well put together.🌿
I loved this video so informational I will definitely check out those books you gave very good points on everything !
Doreen valinete, was a local witch where i live. She worked with both gerald gardner and cecil williamson i n the 1950s. These are the type of things i prefer not the modern pretty witch books as they have no substance.
You mentioned 2 books i have 5000 spells i have the same version, there was an earlier versoin of 5 000 spells what tbe difference is i dont know
And moon spells, this is good too.
I like to see books a buy, if they are rubbish you ha ve the option to not buy them if you can see them. Some print is small too.
Huh, I was watching a video on dnd spell books and the mechanics behind that when this was recommended. I was not expecting this.
5:00 9:00 multifaceted spell book
What books do you recommend to understand manipulating energy and how spells work instead of getting spellbooks. i love to learn from books :3
You ignore the h in Ahlquist when pronouncing it :) Thanks for an informative video!
I added Dream Spells and Spell Weaving A Complete Guide For Positive Enchantment to my steadily growing list of books I want to buy. Thank you so much for this video. I totally agree that spells are totally useless if you don’t understand the correspondences. Do you know any books that explain not only WHAT the correspondences but WHY they are? Like what’s the historical reason?
Thank you so much. You’ve helped me so so much in this journey x
If I were to choose, I would like the finger pointing technique .
I need to go deep through witchcraft
Hi hearth!!! 💜
Why don't you do a video on commanding spirits. Most people have looked through the old books of magic but I do not think many of them have called a spirit to physical manifestation.
Fabulous video, thanks so much!
Ooh so excited now! I just ordered Moon Spells by Diane Ahlquist & ProtectionSpells by Arin Murphy Hiscock (I have another book or 2 by her & luv em’!) looked up the other books to add to my books wishlist, thank u💖
Many Blessings To You🖤🌛🌚🌜
This video just helped me so much! I have been reading and reading books for over a year trying to get that proper foundation. I've done 1 prosperity special a few months ago and it worked. I'd never thought of checking into why certain ingredients where used and such and definitely plan to dive much deeper and find out why things are uesed as I love books and learning more. I may have a book problem. Lol is there a book about correspondences you could recommended? Thanks
I love this video BC you have put me on whole lot of books I need to get.im going be witch all of your videos . I might get just about all book you had in your video. I m beinnger witch
Why do you avoid wicca?
What books or sources do you recommend for foundation and manifestation?
As a beginner where should one start from?
I avoid it primarily because I don’t practice it, I am not Wiccan, and so, for me, books from a Wiccan perspective are not particularly useful. Also most books published have an aspect of Wicca to them which can get frustrating, especially if the book is not meant to be about the religion of Wicca
I have a video on my channel for recommended beginner books, if you search for beginner books in my channel it should come up, I hope this helps ☺️
@@HearthWitch thank you
Thanks Hearth, this is a good one
Judicka Illes is a fabulous author!
Thank you for this video very informative. Spell weaving is selling for $331.00 now! Treasure your copy. :)
You can remove hair dye from skin with a cotton ball or q-tip & rubbing alcohol. I use to dye hair. Did you know you can lighten your hair with chamomile and A.C.V.
How about The Apprentice Witch's Spell Book, by Marian Green?
I want to use spell also for closing a sale in real estate and life insurance and most specially on networki marketing (mlm) hahaha. thanks for all those books that you mentioned. blessed be. :) ♥♥♥
Hey Hearth could you do a video on the importance of libations for ancestors and and how you do them personally and other ways we might be able to do them
I saw a youtuber teaching about casting a spell to hurt someone for revenge. so my question is, can a witch hurt someone by casting a dark spell?
magic is neither good nor bad, itself. witches are able to use their magic for protection or cursing, hurting even hexing someone. so, to answer your question, yes they can.
The Healing Power of Witchcraft: A New Witch's Guide to Spells and Rituals by Meg Rosenbriar might be a good one to check out. This vid is 3 years old, so idk if you've bought it since then, but that's a pretty neat spellbook in my opinion. Would love to hear your thoughts on it some day if you haven't already checked it out! C:
I rarely use anything purchased or bought specifically for use in any ritual or spell, preferring to use things I've either found, or that is produced right here on my property.
I also tend toward things that are personal to me, meaning I've either had them for a very long time, or made them myself. ( Or at very least have modified them myself. )
Candles? Not generally, unless they're 're-cast' from the wax of previously-used ones.
I much prefer my oil lamp/candle that I made myself from cedar that grew here, and other materials that are personal to me. ( Copper from my parents old house, brass shell casings that I fired, etc. )
The oil lamp is kept burning here 24/7, if I'm here with it, extinguished only when I leave for some reason.
I have animal bones that were collected from the woods here, and various vegetation that's been gathered... Oak, wild mint, and other herbs like foxglove, nightshade, and digitorum.
Also, I'm descended from 3 different 'pagan' groups, and rely heavily on those traditions.
I'm also fully aware that force of will, concentration, and the strength of intent play a large part in a successful outcome.
If ya don't really mean it and want it... don't do it. But once you commit to an action, pour yourself fully into it. Don't half-ass it.
P.S. I've been studying and using this stuff since I was about 15, and discovered meditation.
...which means I've been at it for more than 40 years now. Sheesh... how time flies.
Is there any books for understanding the meaning of different ingredients?
That's a really great question! I hope someone has some good recommendations.
Came as fast as I can
you should do videos abt how to connect with tools, elements, energy, protection work, shield work..
Thank you so much! I am a beginning witch. Trying different spells. So far, 2 have actually worked! Currently on my 3rd!
Will take some time as I am in waiting mode.
Was able to purchase 2 of the books that interested me the most.
Moon Spells $8.39 Amazon (US) and
Spell Weaving $14.00 eBay (used, previously owned). On Amazon $93.00 + shipping! Pays to look!
I prefer to do my spells during Moon Phases. I find the energetic pull or push defines them.
I also use candles, crystals, and herbs to dress each spell.
Glad I found you! Looked at other UA-cam sites and you just seem to be YOU on the screen.
I prefer people who make you feel invited into their homes rather than all the dress up, lights, candles, smoke, ect in the background.
Spells of Mindfulness is not available here in the US. :( Still, I found Spell Weaving on Amazon second hand and it's on its way to me. I was wondering if you can review Spirited: Taking Paganism Beyond the Circle by Gede Parma. Thanks muchly!
Hey Hearth! I just now found you and your videos and I must say I'm ADDICTED! I loved this one in particular: I spent most of my practice on the basics of the craft and I feel like now I'm ready to "graduate" to spell books! I purchased three of the ones you listed below: the 5k spells book, the protection spell book and the moon spell book! I was pleasantly surprised to see them all in kindle format (so I don't have to wait for shipping!). I have a big question though: is there a way for you to get amazon affiliate links for your followers who purchase from the US? I would love to support your work through your recommended items!
Hearth. Because of my Russian heritage ,I'm looking for books on both Positive & Negative Magick
Edit: I see Hearth recommends this book as well and for the same reason.
A "spell book" I recommend to everyone is Judica Illes' "The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells". It's a great book to reference for ideas in spell development and spell creation. It also contains a large formulary for many of our most commonly used items and ingredients. It's great when used like the reference that it is, not like the spell book some think it is.
I love your channel. I happen to be a fan of spell books personaly myself. I found a series produced by Llewellyn called the every day magic. The author is Dorothy Morrison i found her books to be useful whenbi was a baby witch i wish i still had those books buy life happens. take a look in them and maybe you would like them as well another good boom is the witches book of spellcraft by Jason Mankey
Hey! I recently started following your channel and I've been binge watching everything from old to New 😅 but I watched this one as I'm a beginner and I wanted to see what books you recommended. You mentioned if there was books we'd like you to look into and I found a book called "basic witches" by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman and "the witches book to self care" by Arin Murphy (the Green witch book author). I was wondering if you've read these or heard of them and recommend them? Thank you so much! I love your channel, it's really helped me with the stereotype of being a witch in the US ❤
Best book on witchcraft from 101 to mid seasoned practioners: mastering witchcraft by paul huson
Gave you a shout out, m'lady! Happy Valentine's Day!!
Great from a former tv actor
Book recommendation for hexes, curses, jinx's, crosses, etc? Also, any thoughts on Black Magic and Spirits: A Collection by Tarl Warwick or The Complete Book of Black Magic and Witchcraft by Shadow Books? Both are on amazon. Thank you.
Thanks again Hearth
Hello Hearth I really love your advice, your so knowledgeable and beautiful🌹❤️.
About that book Moon Spells its good to partner with Moonology. 🎑