My Favourite Witchcraft Books - Part Two
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- Опубліковано 27 кві 2024
- Hello everyone!
Here as promised is another set of Witchy books that I’ve really enjoyed. I really hope you enjoy hearing about them and if you’ve read any of them, I’d love to know what you thought of them. I’d also love to know if you can identify with any of the experiences I mention in my review of the final book. Menopause is an experience all women either have, or will go through and I hope we can find comfort and reassurance in talking about it in our community.
Thank you so much for being here. I appreciate every single one of you more than you will ever know.
Blessed be xxx
This was such a lovely video. They always are..loved these books. Especially the last one. I'm 64 this year and have gone through the menopause at 50..... Still am 😱
I've gone through a lot during menopause. Left a marriage of over 30 years... ( controlling coercive behaviour).. it's been really hard, so my menopause symptoms have been mixed in with the anxiety and CPTSD of what I've been going through.. At the moment 14 years into the menopause my words get jumbled up. I talk absolute jibberish some days. Simple words become ridiculous.
I'm hoping my menopause symptoms end soon.. maybe they have... I can't tell...
Thank you gorgeous your video
You are so welcome, it’s my absolute pleasure to make these videos for you. You’ve been through so much and overcome some real adversity. You deserve to celebrate the amazing woman you are and I’m so glad you are here -thank you so much for sharing your experiences which must have been very painful with far-reaching consequences. You are amazing and I have absolute respect for you xxx
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406Thank you..💕
Your hair is so lovely! Thank you for sharing more lovely books! And yes, an over 40 viewer here. Maybe it's an age thing but I'm not really interested in following much younger people about things of wisdom and experience such as spirituality. Your channel is very cozy and comforting. I love how you take us through the things you want to share in a calm and authentic manner. Like having a chat with someone I can relate to, so thank you once again. I also have not had kids, the opportunity had not come up but it's not something I feel I need to do either, so I'm not disturbed over it but yes, it's when the door closes that there's a reckoning. But isn't that how life is anyway? A constant change and need for adaptation, just in different spheres. At this point, we should indeed be proud to have made it this far, learnt all that we have and still are, and take it easy on ourselves. I cannot wait to see your next video! Much love
Oh that's so kind of you, thank you so much!
You're absolutely right about a 'reckoning' - it happens to us in so many respects and we have to align ourselves with it and move on.
I'm so glad you are here and that you enjoyed my recommendations. I look forward to seeing you again too! xxx
Hello thank you for sharing your books with us, I found your explanations and opinions very helpful about each one. I'm sixty one on Beltane and struggle with processing information, not sure if it's post menopausal or something else but your reviews are always very clear and helpful. I love my crone phase, I finally feel at peace with myself which is so empowering, blessed be 🌹
Hello Tracey! Thank you so much for watching, I’m so happy that you find my explanations clear and accessible. I hope you have a wonderful Beltane Birthday and I wish you many, many happy returns! 🎉🍰🎂🎁xxx
64 years old here in California. Crone book is on Amazon but not digital
I really hope you enjoy it if you decide to buy it. Thank you so much for watching ♥️
Hi, I am 60 next month and thought that I was on my own, in terms of age and practising witch x
I had a hysterectomy aged 39. I'm a crone now. And a new witch, i only started on the path 2 years ago. But in my heart i've been a witch all my life i just didn't know it. I love your videos. Thank you for sharing ❤
I think a lot of us always ‘knew’ in our hearts. I really hope your path is bringing you joy. And you’re welcome, it’s my pleasure. Thank you for being here xx
I’m 53 menopause has latterly battered my emotions and body will look up in praise of the crone I would also say I’m an Earth Witch love watching your channel don’t feel like I’m on my own it’s a beautiful community 💜💜💜
I hear you, I really do. I was not prepared for it!! I started on HRT but last summer I was diagnosed with a heart problem which meant that I had to stop using it straight away because of the risk of blood clots. I was gutted!
I’m so glad you feel at home here and you are so welcome xxx
Hi Alison! Thanks so much for the book recommendations. 67 year old here:) I’ve had the Scott Cunningham book for many years and love it. I put the others in my wish list. Your hair looks so beautiful!
You're so welcome, and thank you so much! That's so kind of you! xxx😘
Lovely video. I love witchy books and as someone nearing 40, it’s really helpful to hear from people on the path who are older than me. I may have to try more Ellen Every Hopkins. I’ve read Scottish Herbs and Fairy Lore but that’s all of her books so far.
Hello Nicole, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I’ve never read any of Ellen’s books so thank you for the tip. It’s lovely to have you here ☺️xx
Thank you for your video! I’m subscribing straight away. I could listen to you for hours. Blessed be xx
Oh bless you darling, that’s so lovely! Thank you very much, I am delighted that you’ve found me and you are very welcome here 🤗xx
Thank you for the video I love books also and I have several of Scott Cunningham's one is called The Magical Household! I love to see your fur baby Kitty in the video 💜💜 My two often appear in my videos also. I am going to check into a few of your books! I love your advice and guidance! Have a great rest of the day or evening which ever it may be and Love Lite and Blessed Be! 💜💜 Tammie
Hi Tammie, thank you so much for your lovely words! I am so glad you are here with me. I mentioned the Magical Household in my first book review video, I love it too! 🥰
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 I missed that video 😫 I will go back and watch it! 💜💜🤗
@@thelookingglasstarot ahh, I really hope you enjoy it, please let me know if you’ve read any of the other books I mention! Sending you warmest wishes 🌸
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 I absolutely will! 🤗💜 Blessed Be 🤗
I had hysterectomy aged 29 but I am so grateful that my boys were born the 6 years previous.
I was not given hormone replacement and unfortunately, at the age I am now it has caused so many problems. Brain fog is particularly frustrating for me, but there have been some horrific problems recently. Vaginal atrophy is particularly horrid.
I found a book called Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging by Cait Johnson. It is a very easy read but I would like to get a copy of " in praise of the crone".There is a book called Hagitude by
Sharon Blackie too which is a fun read x
I think as we age, we have an increasing need for women of our own age, who we can discuss these things with. Often, our parents and grandparents have passed, and we are very blessed, if we still have some of them here. Our parents were from a different era, so their take on menopause is often very different to ours. So yes, we need others who get it.
Thanks for speaking openly about this matter, have a wonderful week xx
I was so surprised by the misery that menopause has brought. I thought I knew my body inside it but sometimes it feels like a total stranger to me. I was on HRT patches but then last June I was suddenly diagnosed with a heart condition that meant I had to discontinue it straight away because of the risk of blood clots. So I find myself going through it unsupported in that respect. I wish my Mum was still here to talk to, she passed in 2018 and I really miss her for so many reasons.
Thank you for sharing your book recommendations! I will definitely have a look for them. I really hope you feel supported by our little community and you are very welcome here xxx
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 I know what you mean, you can read about it, hear about it but once you are going through this it's something else. The only thing I haven't done yet is the becoming crone ritual. I have heard about it but that's that.
I had hysterectomy done at 36y and no HRT also, so my menopause was kind of artificially induced and it was a nightmare (even with HRT I actually got when I was 45 - which I also had to stop as I felt worse) nothing really worked (sage tea was helping for sweating and little bit for hot flushes).
@@Mae_Black I can’t imagine how hard it must have been to have to go through major surgery and then have to go straight into menopause afterwards- and at such a young age. So much to process and come to terms with xx
@alleyjobes4870 I absolutely understand you. And you were even younger than me when it happened. I am also grateful for my son. I wish my son had some siblings but well 🤷🏻♀️ this is life. Sending all the positive vibes your way. “There’s a little witch in all of us “ )O(
Thank you Alison for another amazing book recommendations. I’ve added more to my list. Your videos and book recommendations bring me comfort and joy 💖✨🦋
It’s my absolute pleasure sweetheart, you are welcome ♥️
Hello Alison, thank you for your reading advice. I ‘ve found particularly interesting K. West ‘s ‘ The real witches’ year’ because it sounds attractive from your review but not a heavy task at the same time, not a book I must read from cover to cover to appreciate it, I suppose. I have little time available for reading at the moment , you know, and this book seems just fine for me now. I ‘ve just found a 2nd hand copy on Amazon 🎉🎉! Looking forward to your next video . Have a nice week 🥰
Hi Antonella! You’re very welcome. You’re absolutely right about the Real Witches’ Year - it’s the perfect format to just pick up when you have a moment but you will find yourself thinking about what you’ve read long after you’ve finished the page! I’m so glad you’ve managed to find a copy, I would love to know what you think about it!
Have a really happy week 🌸❤️🥰
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 💖
Wonderful book recommendations 🎉 As an almost 54 yo lady myself, I appreciate adding new ideas and activities into my practice. I was a 15yo witch reading Cunningham, one if my favorite witchy authors of old ❤ Thank you for sharing. It's nice to see another of my age 🎉🎉
I'm so happy to find other lovers of Scott on this channel! Welcome, it's so nice to have you here xx
Hi again Alison! Thank you for another great book recommendations video💜 I think I'll look for that Crone book, sounds very interesting. I have a video suggestion, if you read fiction, I would absolutely love a video with witchy fiction book recommendations 😊
Hi there Jannicke! It’s great to hear from you again! I’m so glad you enjoyed my recommendations- if you can get hold of the Crone book, I think you would really enjoy it. I’ve never actually read any Witchy fiction, can you believe it? Not because I’m not interested, it’s simply because I’ve never got round to it. But if you have some tips for me I would really appreciate hearing them!
Thank you for watching 🥰
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 I have read many, most of them have very young main characters though, that's one thing that's been annoying me more and more- people can still have interesting lifes after the young adult years! But I still love many of the books, I'll be back later with some of my favourites 😊
@@jannickestefansen4688 yes please! I will look forward to it ☺️
Uggggh the 'pause... that Dorothy Morrison book looks like a mandatory read... I experienced rage, lots of blind rage, plus flushes... and I haven't slept a full night in over 7 years... a loss of concentration skills, aches and pains, but thankfully no brain fog.
Anyway, love books, so love hearing recommendations... my first may have been Starhawk, The Spiral Dance...I had a couple of Scott Cunninghams, still have his reference books. As I am in New Zealand, Juliet Battens Celebrate the Southern Seasons has long been the bible!!
Haven't heard of Kate West!! Shall look her up.
I am nodding my head at the rage and the total loss of concentration. It’s like I know someone is talking to me but my brain just takes itself off for a walk!! Thank you so much for those book titles, I love hearing what other Witches have read and enjoyed. Sending you all my good wishes xx
Love George paying attention xx
He's very nosy and likes to be involved in everything! xx😻
Thank you for another inspirational video. ❤😊 I'm 48 and completely empathise with the menopausal symptoms you mentioned! 🥵
My very first 'witchy' book was The Real Witches' Handbook by Kate West, and I agree she is wonderful!
Brightest blessings to you. xxx
You're very welcome Emma, it's my pleasure! I do love Kate, I will never get fed up of reading her books. I am very grateful to her for the part she has played in my journey! Thank you so much for watching xxx
Hello Alison another fantastic video , gosh I don’t know if I’ve gone through the menopause 🙈 I’ve had the odd hot flush but I thought that was blood pressure literally one or two, I have had brain fog were I’ve forgotten how to spell words , simple words at that 🥴. I love your book videos and I’ll be purchasing some of your recommendations. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing . Blessed be . 🌸🌙
That’s lovely Colette, thank you so much and you are very welcome! I really hope you enjoy the books you’ve chosen. I understand all too well the frustration of forgetting little things. Sometimes I chalk it up to menopause and sometimes I just think it’s the stress of modern life! Look after yourself pumpkin xx
Thank you for saying you have forgotten how to spell words, that has happened to me and I’m very good at spelling, I never put it down to menopause.
Thank you Alison I always love your videos. I was drawn to the first Kate west book The real witches year, but I am not wiccan, I used to be but left as it stopped resonating with me. Could you please tell me is there a lot of references to wicca in the book? Thank you
Thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Surprisingly Kate doesn’t mention Wicca as often as I expected her to and it definitely doesn’t stop you enjoying the book. Please let us know how you get on with it! x
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 thank you I think I will give it a read then and I will let you know. Blessed be x
@@catlady6938 blessed be sweetheart x
I sent my reply before correcting a couple of words... i blame the menopause...
😂😂😂xxx
Hi Alison, I have recently subscribed to your channel and love it. I have been told black salt is good for protection do you sell it in your shop and could you send e a link please.
Hello! Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel and for your lovely comment. You’re right, Black Salt is very protective - I’m actually planning to show you one way to use it in my next video! I don’t currently stock it in my shop but I would be more than happy to add some if you’d like me to. I will have some to sell after the Bank Holiday weekend. In the meantime, the link to my shop is here - fiftysomethingwitch.etsy.com
Thank you so much and many blessings to you ♥️
Hi Alison. thanks for the link. Believe it or not I am having probs with Etsy signing in lol but my friend will sort it out for me tomorrow hopefully, I can always pay you for the salt over the phone if you want I can give you my card details.. Nothing is easy is it 🤣🤣@@fifty-somethingwitch2406
I've turned 40 today! It's lovely to be considered 'young'😅
Happy birthday darling!! Have a wonderful day!! 🎉🎂🌸🍾🥳xxx
Where in Derbyshire are you my darling? I’m in Smalley ..
I’m in Chesterfield ☺️
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 I love Chesterfield. You have the best esoteric shop I know of. I love it in there.
@@pennysmith3803 oh yes we do, it’s one of my favourite places! I’ve actually got permission from the owner to film a tour of the shop at some point which I’m really looking forward to! ♥️
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 you must do it. It’s a portal I’m certain 🤣
@@pennysmith3803 it’s certainly a portal for my cash 🤣🤣