advice for a new witch
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Posts I am gonna get my first book for witchcraft but idk what is the best book to start with because Idk if I have enough money to buy multiple books or next time I am gonna have money to buy some
I’ve always recommended to start with Scott Cunnigham’s [Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner](https://cdn.preterhuman.net/texts/religion.occult.new_age/Magick/Wicca,%20a%20Guide%20for%20the%20Solitary%20Practitioner.pdf). Even if you aren’t personally following the Wiccan path (as neither am I), it’s a great introductory resource and covers most aspects of witchcraft.
Of course, take the words in any resource with a grain of salt. In particular, may this one help you find your path and lead you onto further research!!!
Additionally: Robin Wall Kimmerer’s [Braiding Sweetgrass](https://g.co/kgs/UsXTPM) and Arin Murphy-Hiscock’s [The Green Witch](https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Green_Witch/vkk1DwAAQBAJ?hl=en). BB 🙂
I would say that the most often recommended book on the sub right now is Mat Auryn’s [*Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation*](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45901734-psychic-witch).
I think it would be an excellent place to start out.
You might also like to check out the [List of Books](https://www.reddit.com/r/witchcraft/wiki/index/resources#wiki_books.3A) in the [FAQs](https://www.reddit.com/r/witchcraft/wiki/faq), as well as the [Megathread List of Books](https://www.reddit.com/r/witchcraft/comments/hymv3j/megathread_list_of_books/).
I have some notes for books that good for beginners like myself and I got all that information in one of the YouTube videos that I’m watching as researching on how to practice I will post in here, I hope it will helps for all beginners like me to understand and learn how to become aware of all the prons and cons of being a practitioner. Hope it will help!
To save money, see if you can buy the book used (Amazon has that option, and lots of good used sites). Or, buy a PDF or ebook version to read on your laptop or phone. Usually those are very cheap instead of $20-30.
The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells
Book by Skye AlexanderThere’s a series of similar books, all very helpful and covers a very good introduction to witchcraft
This is a great video from a seasoned witch (even though she looks super young). It’s a good break down, also to figure out what you’re into:
https://youtu.be/Tv1hCH0UrLwIf the link doesn’t work, the video is called ‘Beginner Witchcraft Books : traditional witchcraft, ceremonial magick and modern witchcraft. By Hearthwitch on YouTube. I have read both The Crooked Path and The Psychic Witch from her list and loved them.
Thriftbooks.com is a great resource that I use. I get used books for $4 or less. Keep in mind that witchcraft is trendy right now so many times they only have new books, but it’s still a few bucks cheaper. And free shipping to the US.
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