Why am I passionate about this?

I started my path as a professional witch about eight years ago. As a millennial babe who loves instagram, I found my community in the aesthetic feed of stylized ritual and came out of the broom closet in 2016. I’ve forged many personal relationships over my time in that space, and have connected with some incredible witchcraft and astrology experts who helped me when I was just starting out. These books are from some of these trusted experts, and the information inside them is deliciously woo while able to be applied practically. I hope you add them to your growing grimoire library!


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Mushroom Magick: Ritual, Celebration, and Lore

By Shawn Engel,

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What is my book about?

Explore the magick of mushrooms for witchcraft and wisdom! Over multiple continents, cultures, and practices, you’ll be immersed in the…

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Book cover of Glamstrology: Discover Your Signature Style with Astrology

Shawn Engel Why did I love this book?

Playing with makeup looks is one of my favorite hobbies, and incorporating my two loves is so fulfilling. I recently broke my ankle so makeup is really all I can play with, and this book has gotten me through. As a Scorpio I found lots of new inspo, and I even incorporate my rising, Venus, and Mars to bring in a mix of energies. 

By Michael Herkes,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Glamstrology as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Your ultimate guide to glamour magic and personal expression, Glamstrology reveals how astrology informs and influences your style, empowering you to step outside the boundaries of mainstream fashion and curate a look that is uniquely yours. Michael Herkes, aka the Glam Witch, deepens your understanding of celestial forces through insights, spells, and rituals, enabling you to skillfully employ them and captivate the world. Featuring inclusive, full-color fashion sketches by FIT and Parsons faculty member Steven Broadway, this book devotes a chapter to each zodiac sign. Discover how the stars affect your preferences, shaping everything from your attire to your shopping…


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Shawn Engel Why did I love this book?

Feeling empowered is my mission, and Kristen Sollee gives an entire breakdown of why this is. From persecution to misogyny, witches (and women) have been demonized by the patriarchy, and it gets my engine revving! I love the history, but more than that, the actionable change we can start doing today!

By Kristen J. Sollee,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Witches, Sluts, Feminists as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Witch, Slut, Feminist: these contested identities are informing millennial women as they counter a tortuous history of misogyny with empowerment. This innovative primer highlights sexual liberation as it traces the lineage of "witch feminism" through art, film, music, fashion, literature, technology, religion, pop culture, and politics. Juxtaposing scholarly research on the demonization of women and female sexuality that has continued since the witch hunts of the early modern era with pop occulture analyses and interviews with activists, artists, scholars, and practitioners of witchcraft, this book addresses and illuminates contemporary conversations about reproductive rights, sexual pleasure, queer identity, pornography, sex work,…


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Shawn Engel Why did I love this book?

This is absolutely the best introduction to witchcraft I have ever read. Even when I deepened my craft, using this book as a guide was extremely helpful for nuance and details. I still keep it for reference and love the tone and attitude. Herstik goes over everything I use in my practice!

By Gabriela Herstik,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Inner Witch as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The ultimate guide to witchcraft for every woman craving a connection to something bigger, using the tools of tarot, astrology, and crystals to discover her best self.

In these uncertain times, witchcraft, astrology, tarot, crystals, and similar practices are seeing a massive resurgence, especially among young women, as part of their self-care and mindfulness routines. Gabriela helps readers take back their power while connecting to something larger than themselves. She covers:

  *  Witchcraft as a feminist call to action
  *  Fashion magick
  *  Spells for self-love
  *  Cleansing your space
  *  Holidays of the witch
  *  How to create a…


Book cover of This Is Your Destiny: Using Astrology to Manifest Your Best Life

Shawn Engel Why did I love this book?

As a millennial girly I’m obsessed with manifestation AND astrology. I love using this guide to deepen my knowledge of my chart and explore the benefits of my personal placements. I’ve even used it to manifest new opportunities! The uniqueness to my situations and astrological makeup makes the manifestation so much stronger. 

By Aliza Kelly,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked This Is Your Destiny as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

This Is Your Destiny fuses the wisdom of the stars, real-life stories and Aliza's knowledge to prove that reality is a reflection of consciousness, and by shifting your awareness you can transform your universe to create the life you've ALWAYS wanted.

Unlike most astrology books, this isn't about flipping to your sun sign page to find your generic, gimmicky take on what each sign 'does' - it's much more complicated than that. Everyone has a completely different birth chart, and a unique way of moving through the world. You can't apply a one-size fits all formula to spirituality, so Aliza's…


Book cover of Daily Oracle: Seek Answers From Your Higher Self

Shawn Engel Why did I love this book?

As a tarot reader and astrologer, I love divination. And in book form? I love the practicality! The tone is so funny and lighthearted, which I really appreciate, considering I turn to divination in darker times. Flipping through these pages has given me strength and guided me toward inner peace with a cute flair!

By Jerico Mandybur,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Daily Oracle as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

With deep wisdom, cosmic insight and a wicked sense of humour, this magical advice-giver offers its readers refreshing insight and guidance on how to navigate all and any of life's curveballs - from everyday decisions to sticky spots to real-deal challenges.

HOW TO USE THE DAILY ORACLE Breathe deeply for three counts, holding the closed book next to your heart. Quiet your mind and focus on your question. See the question in your mind's eye or say it aloud. Run a finger along all the page edges and when you feel called, stop and open the book in that place.…


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Mushroom Magick: Ritual, Celebration, and Lore

By Shawn Engel,

Book cover of Mushroom Magick: Ritual, Celebration, and Lore

What is my book about?

Explore the magick of mushrooms for witchcraft and wisdom! Over multiple continents, cultures, and practices, you’ll be immersed in the spiritual relevance of cottage-core’s favorite icon, the mushroom!

With lore, spells, and the guidance to create your own rituals, you’ll love learning about these 22 different species of life's most incredible spores!

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By Susan Rowland,

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What is my book about?

A traditional mystery with a touch of cozy, The Alchemy Fire Murder is for those who like feisty women sleuths, Oxford Colleges, alchemy, strong characters, and real concerns like trafficking, wildfires, racism, and climate change. This book especially works for those fascinated by myth and witches in history. Read for a seventeenth-century alchemist in Connecticut, a lost alchemy scroll stuck in a California Museum, and a blizzard in Los Angeles.

Murder ensues when an intern is attacked after making a momentous discovery with Mary Wandwalker, an inexperienced detective commissioned to recover the treasure vital to the survival of her Oxford…

The Alchemy Fire Murder: a Mary Wandwalker Mystery

By Susan Rowland,

What is this book about?

Former Archivist Mary Wandwalker hates bringing bad news. Nevertheless, she confirms to her alma mater that their prized medieval alchemy scroll, is, in fact, a seventeenth century copy. She learns that the original vanished to colonial Connecticut with alchemist, Robert Le More. Later the genuine scroll surfaces in Los Angeles. Given that the authentic artifact is needed for her Oxford college to survive, retrieving it is essential.

Mary agrees to get the real scroll back as part of a commission for her three-person Enquiry Agency. However, tragedy strikes in Los Angeles. Before Mary can legally obtain the scroll, a young…


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