Early Reader Review: The Door to Witchcraft by Tonya Brown

Source: From Callisto Publishing Club in exchange for an honest review. This in no way alters my opinion or review.

The Door to Witchcraft: The New Witch's Guide to History, Traditions & Modern Day Spells by Tonya Brown
Publisher: Althea Press
Publication Date:  April 9, 2019 - TODAY

 

Format: Paperback


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Synopsis: 

Channel the witch within―a beginner’s guide to history, tradition, and modern-day spells.
Imagine a door between the world you know and a world where tradition, ritual, and the occult lie. The key to unlocking it is in this book. Open it―and invite magic into your life. 

The Door to Witchcraft teaches new witches everything they need to know to start their witchcraft practice. From harnessing your natural psychic abilities to manifesting your desires with timeless spells, this book guides you through every step of the magical process. 

Inside The Door to Witchcraft you’ll discover:

• Witchcraft through the ages―Learn the history of the craft and the evolution of the practice up to the present day.  
• How to tap into your powers―Decide what kind of witchcraft you want to practice and master fundamental techniques for traditions, rituals, and ceremonies. 
• The art of casting spells―Manifest your intentions with witchcraft spells for love, health, career, friends and family, spiritual work, and protection.  

Cross the threshold to the world of witchcraft and let this book be your guide to becoming the witch that you are destined to be.

Review: 

I have love books about witches and witchcraft ever since I can remember and so when this book came around, I was curious, mostly about the history aspect it had to offer. I ended up really enjoying it as an informational piece even if I don't plan on moving forward with this as a practice. 

The Door to Witchcraft is a book about just that, it is written for beginners who have no clue what they are getting into and why. The beginning is more of the history and different types of practice, then there is information about the different ways to harness energy, and then a section of spells which includes spells for love, work, family etc. The book is organized very nicely and was easy to read and the flow was good. It included small illustrations throughout, some that helped with definitions and others just there for visuals. And the author threw in  a lot of witch-esq pop-culture references which were fun and refreshing.

What I liked about this book is actually something that I have been reading a lot about in other self-development books lately - and that is the power of positive thinking and the harnessing of energy, mostly positive energy to accomplish your goals. While this book is taking it in a different direction than the others in utilization, I think it has a lot of similarities to the overall idea, an example begin meditating and bringing energy to yourself.

I thought that for what this book aims to be, and as a "beginner" in that I don't know anything about the practice, this book was a great starting point. I would have liked some more details before having access to the spells that were included, but I also like to learn as much as possible before jumping into the doing bits. However, if you are interested in learning more, you may enjoy this book.

[This may not be for you, and your religion may not agree with this as a practice, however please be respectful of the fact that some people practice religion differently and/or just enjoy learning new things.]