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This section of my blog is dedicated to spreading the love of reading and books and the people who make them happen. I would not be the Witch I am today without books. I owe an obscene amount of gratitude to all the makers of books out there. This is my way of giving back. I hope that something I pick up and review will guide you to acquire the next tome on your To Be Read stack. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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More Time For Books…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re in the Big Dark here in Western Washington. This means there\u2019s not a lot of light, lots of rain, and the sun only makes brief appearances. The good part of that is extra reading and writing time. And I did finish a few extra books this go-round. I suspect that November, when it\u2019s colder and darker, will also induce some extra reading sessions. It\u2019s the best part about winter in my book. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently Finished:  <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Glamstrology<\/em> by Michael Herkes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I tore through this one. It arrived just a little over a week ago and I was up late reading through all the beautiful pages. Herkes\u2019 writing is like having your best pal show you all the great things about yourself you didn\u2019t know you possessed. Express yourself using a little magic and a lot of tips from The Glam Witch \u2013 the moniker that Herkes is known for. The book is full of color and illustrations and color coding, because you know we Witches love a good \u2018reference\u2019 book.  Diving into this book you may just find a new magical style, or you\u2019ll be reassured \u2013 as I was \u2013 that your style default is exactly aligned. You\u2019ll never look at your rising, Venus, or Neptune placements the same way again. Not a big astrology nerd? No worries, Glamstrology<\/em> includes easy references on everything zodiac from the signs, planets, houses, the elements, and so much more. There\u2019s a ton of not only fashion sense and beauty routine advice, but a new path of magic to explore. Glamstrology <\/em>will have you looking at your own path to glamor magic in a whole new way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self Source-ery<\/em>  by Lisa Lister<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The subtitle of this book is: Come to Your Senses, Trust Your Instincts, Remember Your Magic. <\/em>And Lisa Lister, bestselling author of Witch<\/em>, takes you through another wild ride of path forging that Lister is known for. You\u2019ll delve into all our bodies, our intuition, and energy. She has her own vocabulary that will be very familiar to those who read her other books <\/a> But even if you haven\u2019t read those, you\u2019ll easily embrace her storytelling skill and deep vulnerability.  Lister draws her practice from not only lived experience, but also her studies of art, somatic practices, ceremonialism, and a medicine keeper.  She\u2019s a fellow Scorpio and will talk about all the taboo stuff. This book was another that I devoured quickly and is giving me lots more inspiration in my mission to live more in tune with the rhythms of nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspiring Creativity Through Magick<\/em> by Astrea Taylor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was a Relish Longer entry from last month. <\/a> However, I am not sure you can ever be \u2018finished\u2019 with this one. In fact, I think this might be a book I reach for on the regular to fall back in love with my creativity. The subtitle for this one: How To Ritualize Your Art & Attract The Creative Spirit. <\/em>Regardless of what your art is \u2013 and Taylor nudges the reader repeatedly to not diminish what those can be \u2013 you will find inspiration on each page. This book is so chock full of goodness about how to create a practice for your creative pursuits. The Magick of Revision section right now is coming in clutch, as is the Performance\/Release blessing ritual. If you create, this will be a very useful book. It ends up on my desk more than the shelf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relishing Longer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sacred Tears: A Witch\u2019s Guide to Grief<\/em> by Courtney Weber<\/a> – The opening pages of this book made me realize I need to take this one slow. And Weber says that. Her stories of loss will likely bring up a lot for any reader. Like Christopher Penzack says in the foreword, the author\u2019s writing is raw and honest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breathe, Write, Breathe. 18 Energizing Practices to Spark your Writing and Free your Voice <\/em>by Lilsa Tener – Real talk. I\u2019ve not had a whole lot of time to get into this, so\u2026 There\u2019s lots of exercises which with my book tour coming up<\/a>, I haven\u2019t had the time to focus on. I\u2019m hoping that the deep winter slow-down is going to give me time to play with this more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Up Next:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of Blood and Bones: Working With Shadow Magick and the Dark Moon <\/em>by Kate Freuler: <\/a>As a witch that picks up snake skin, wasp nests, acorns, and bones to do her magic, Freuler speaks to my soul. Yes, I\u2019ve already tip-toed into this one a bit, but had to put it down because I was working through exercises and workings from Taylor\u2019s book above. But, I can\u2019t wait to get back to it. Freuler\u2019s no-nonsense yet inclusive writing is refreshing. Also, I\u2019m chuffed to find a book of another\u2019s practice in working with the dark moon regularly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Magic: Stories, Rituals, and Spells For Contemporary Witches <\/em>by Michelle Tea. <\/a>This book is described as the sibling to Tea\u2019s Modern Tarot<\/em> with a focus on creating stronger magic incorporating queer, feminist, anti-racist, and intersectional values. Tea\u2019s known for her literary accomplishments, so I\u2019m looking forward to this. Okay, who am I joking, I look forward to opening every book. But this does check a lot of boxes for me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As you can see, I read a little of everything. I\u2019m always curious about what others are reading. What book are you working through right now? Let\u2019s talk about books! Comment below. If you have a book you think I should read, let me know that, too!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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