Summer reading Recommendations

Becoming Dangerous: Witchy Femmes, Queer Conjurers, and Magical Rebels, Edited Katie West & Jasmine Elliott
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This compilation of wild,  introspective, and fiercely wise essays uncover what it means to be a modern witch in today's world. Twenty one essays from various writers deal with identity, self-expression, grief, oppression, patriarchy, and what it means to own your innate power. 

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​Complete Formulary of Magical Oils, by Celeste Rayne Heldstab

The 1200 recipes in this book comprise a catalog of magical formulas from all traditions, both historical and contemporary. It is an excellent reference for anyone interested in making their own oils, incenses and baths. It is also interesting for anyone who wants to learn how formulas developed and evolved.

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Candle Magick for Beginners, by Richard Webster

Anyone can use candle magic. This book provides you with the basics: color correspondences (magical intent, planets, etc.), how to prepare a candle, and when to burn it. It also includes some basic candle spells for love, money, happiness and more. This book will give you the basics to prepare your own magical light. It also has a section on making your own candles from scratch.

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The Witches Goddess & the Witches God, by Janet Farrar

These two companion volumes are the best encyclopedias of pagan gods & goddesses from all over the world and they provide a listing of whatever is know about them - attributes, qualities, sacred plants, offerings, etc. Unfortunately these books have become very hard to find, so we can no longer carry them in the store, but you can find them here. 

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​Practical Guide to Psychic Self-Defense: Strengthen Your Aura, by Melita Denning and Osborne Phillips

Required reading for all of Enchantments' staff members, this is a must-read book for the magically curious. Non-denominational in its approach, it offers practical applications in removing any negativity or entities, as well as keeping your aura strong and radiant. Perhaps the most important aspect of the book is the Tower Of Light practice – an ancient technique that spans a myriad of traditions and is used to cleanse, shield, and protect the spirit or aura. 
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​Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom, by Rachel Pollack

One of the most popular tarot books in the world, Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom draws on the mythological and esoteric symbolism hidden within each card. A definite text for anyone interested in the tarot and exploring its psychological, as well as magickal applications. Great for both beginners and advanced tarot readers.

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