(Part 2) Top products from r/witchcraft
We found 35 product mentions on r/witchcraft. We ranked the 356 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
22. The Conjure Workbook Volume 1: Working the Root
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Used Book in Good Condition
23. Grimoire of the Thorn-Blooded Witch: Mastering the Five Arts of Old World Witchery
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
24. Weave the Liminal: Living Modern Traditional Witchcraft
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 2
25. Magic Witchcraft and Religion: A Reader in the Anthropology of Religion
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Used Book in Good Condition
26. Spell Candles (40 Candles) - One Shipping Charge!
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
1/2"d x 4"h high quality spell candlesCandle Color May Vary Due to Manufacturer Batch ChangesSpells and directions for use are NOT included. We believe your spells, affirmations and beliefs come from within youProduct Images by LadyRobyn
27. The Call of the Horned Piper
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Used Book in Good Condition
28. Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
29. Drawing Down the Spirits: The Traditions and Techniques of Spirit Possession
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
30. The Plant Spirit Familiar
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Used Book in Good Condition
31. The Candle and the Crossroads: A Book of Appalachian Conjure and Southern RootWork
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Learn the ways of magic and healing from the living, oral tradition of Appalachian Conjure in The Candle and the Crossroads.Orion Foxwood offers a primer on the real magic and techniques of Southern root magic, knowledge he learned first-hand growing up in rural Appalachia.
32. Cunning-Folk and Familiar Spirits: Shamanistic Visionary Traditions in Early Modern British Witchcraft and Magic
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Sussex Academic Press
33. Visual Intelligence: How We Create What We See
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
W W Norton Company
34. Power of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Great product!
36. Early Irish Myths and Sagas (Penguin Classics)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Penguin Classics
37. In the Devil's Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
38. The Door to Witchcraft: A New Witch's Guide to History, Traditions, and Modern-Day Spells
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
I can't imagine why she would publish false information, but I guess maybe-possibly-potentially she did this to further an agenda of some sort? I haven't read much of her work as I'm not Wiccan, but it's enough to know she and people like Koetting (A grim-dark edgy emo occult author who charges like 800$ for his books) are to be avoided like the plague.
Any other books I could suggest?
I have other suggestions as well, but they're much more specified to trad craft, like Liber Nox, The Visions of Isobel Gowdie, Cunning Folk and Familiar Spirits, or New World Witchery's Blog, but I think you've got a good handle so far!
Good luck on your path. :)
If you haven't already checked these books out, I recommend it--to get an idea of what sort of magic might be a good starting point, considering the area:
I grew up in the Poconos, and my mother's family still lives in the Appalachian Mountains on farms around Hazleton, PA, so I get the "feeling overwhelmed by nature and history!!" perspective lol. What's really neat about that area of the country is that there are a TON of Slavic/Eastern European traditions that came from immigrants who settled the area to work its farms and coal mines. Over the years, they've all merged into a sort of unique Appalachian magic schema that is a distinctly American magic system that you're in a great position to leverage. Also realize that "superstitions" are just spells in disguise--find the underlying logic, and use that to your advantage when you want to cast magic.
So with those books, and go from there. DEFINITELY start a container herb garden, as /u/vampbun suggested.
.... lol sorry, got a little carried away there. Feel free to ask me questions if you've got 'em or if I can help in any way!
Sorry for the delayed response. Honestly, after reviewing the book again, I have to say it's actually one of the better ones out there as far as REAL witchcraft goes. Witchcraft is not a religion, and it isn't politically correct. It's simply a set of practical methods to achieve one's goals, whether they be healing, defense, finding love etc. Though some of his ideas at the time are a little dated now, Paul Huson did an excellent job of laying out the principles of effective magick in simple terms. He even touched on elements of Hoodoo i.e. southern African-American folk magick, derived from African, European witchcraft, and Native American practices - see This Website for a thorough introduction to Hoodoo. This book by a real practitioner is also very good, though badly in need of editing.
Now that I've re-read sections of Mastering Witchcraft, I'm almost wishing I'd had it as my first book nearly 30 years ago heh. If you were to study and learn everything Huson's book has to offer, you'll have a better foundation in effective witchcraft than most Wiccan manuals out there today, many of which are extremely watered-down and geared more toward practices that make a person feel good about themselves without requiring much effort, or worse yet, practices that indulge a practitioner's need for attention or escapism. Pay particular attention to what he has to say about states of consciousness. Try to grasp the essence of why/how magick works as you read books such as this. Much of witchcraft/magick/ritual is done for symbolic purposes, with the physical objects/tools being used to focus and direct energy and intent, or as vessels for anchoring energy/intent to. Systems of correspondences help to link levels of reality and act as mental triggers to help re-enter specific states of consciousness.
At its core, magick is a Psychic skill. It is postulated that there are various levels of reality, from Oneness/God/Tao down to the Physical World and various points in between (see Yggdrasil, Tree of Life, Enneads of Plotinus, Plato's theory of forms etc. etc.). The most common forms of Magick work by injecting one's spell/intent into a higher level of reality (Astral Plane, Yesod etc.) in an effort to rewrite or reprogram the reality that is about to manifest. The effects then trickle down into manifestation through seemingly 'natural' means. Other forms involve creating energy links to targets and injecting power/intent through them while using poppets, photos, and other physical objects to help direct and focus the intent. Even more direct forms of influence can be performed through deliberate, conscious real-time energy manipulation, and this can become quite advanced.
Suggested books for developing your energy sensing/directing abilities include Franz Bardon's Initiation into Hermetics (he provides a fantastic though difficult set of exercises for self development) and Robert Bruce's New Energy Ways (ignore the new-agey way he writes - the methods are VERY effective for learning to sense and direct energy). To get ideas of what to do with energy for healing purposes and what energy might 'look like' to clairvoyants (or to you after you develop your clairvoyant skills), this book and this book may be very helpful. Ignore her new-age spin on the material. Her perceptions are pretty accurate.
I should mention that Paul Huson continued to produce useful books, btw. His book on the history of the Tarot is fantastic! There are other authors out there on Witchcraft that are worth perusing, but it is difficult to find authors who don't pander to new age feel-good beliefs. I tend to look for historical or anthropological works. Other areas that can be helpful are related topics such as Norse trancework and Runes (Jan Fries, Edred Thorsson), folk magick from various parts of the world, shamanism, hoodoo, brujeria (there are YouTube channels by serious practitioners of this), Egyptian and Greek religion/magick (again, look for serious scholarly books), and of course, Ceremonial Magick/Hermeticism. The origin of much of European occult terminology can be found in Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy, published in 1531.
Anyway, I hope that random collection of thoughts gives you some ideas for research. Mastering Witchcraft and similar books published in the 1970s are actually quite good introductions. I recommend absorbing what they have to offer, and looking deeper into the origins of the practices described.
The Following list is taken from the Witches & Warlocks FB page. (This is Christian Day's group)
Witches and Warlocks Recommended Reading List
This is a collection of books recommended by our admins and participants in the group. Books must be approved by the admins so if you'd like to see one added to the last, please post it in the comments at the bottom of this list and, if it's something we think is appropriate, we'll add it! We provide links to Amazon so folks can read more about the book but we encourage you to shop at your local occult shop whenever possible! :)
BEGINNER'S WITCHCRAFT BOOKS
Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
by Raymond Buckland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875420508
Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
by Margot Adler
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143038192
Grimoire of the Thorn-Blooded Witch: Mastering the Five Arts of Old World Witchery
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635500
The Inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738702765
The Kybalion: The Definitive Edition
by William Walker Atkinson (Three Initiates)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1585428744
Lid Off the Cauldron: A Wicca Handbook
by Patricia Crowther
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1861630328
Mastering Witchcraft
by Paul Huson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0595420060
Natural Magic
by Doreen Valiente
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0919345808
Natural Witchery: Intuitive, Personal & Practical Magick
by Ellen Dugan
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738709220
Old World Witchcraft: Ancient Ways for Modern Days
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635055
The Outer Temple of Witchcraft: Circles, Spells and Rituals
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738705314
Power of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment
by Laurie Cabot
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0385301898
Solitary Witch: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation
by Silver RavenWolf
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703192
Spirit of the Witch: Religion & Spirituality in Contemporary Witchcraft
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703389
Witch: A Magickal Journey
by Fiona Horne
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0007121326
Witchcraft for Tomorrow
by Doreen Valiente
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0709052448
Witchcraft Today
by Gerald Gardner
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806525932
The Witches' Craft: The Roots of Witchcraft & Magical Transformation
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/073870265X
The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill
by Robin Artisson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982031882
WITCHCRAFT HISTORY AND RESOURCE BOOKS
Aradia or The Gospel of the Witches
by Charles Godfrey Leland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982432356
Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints & Sages: A Guide to Asking for Protection, Wealth, Happiness, and Everything Else!
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0062009575
The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft and Wicca
by Rosemary Ellen Guiley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0816071047
Etruscan Roman Remains
by Charles Godfrey Leland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1494302519
The God of the Witches
by Margaret Murray
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0195012704
The Weiser Field Guide to Witches, The: From Hexes to Hermione Granger, From Salem to the Land of Oz
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578634792
ADVANCED BOOKS ON WITCHCRAFT AND MAGIC
Blood Sorcery Bible Volume 1: Rituals in Necromancy
by Sorceress Cagliastro
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1935150812
The Deep Heart of Witchcraft: Expanding the Core of Magickal Practice
by David Salisbury
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1780999208
Teen Spirit Wicca
by David Salisbury
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1782790594
Enchantment: The Witch's Art of Manipulation by Gesture, Gaze and Glamour
by Peter Paddon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936922517
Initiation into Hermetics
by Franz Bardon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1885928122
Letters from the Devil's Forest: An Anthology of Writings on Traditional Witchcraft, Spiritual Ecology and Provenance Traditionalism
by Robin Artisson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1500796360
Magical Use of Thought Forms: A Proven System of Mental & Spiritual Empowerment
by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowick and J.H. Brennan
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567180841
Magick in Theory and Practice
by Aleister Crowley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1500380679
The Plant Spirit Familiar
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982774311
Protection and Reversal Magick
by Jason Miller
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1564148793
Psychic Self-Defense
by Dion Fortune
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635098
The Ritual Magic Workbook: A Practical Course of Self-Initiation
by Dolores Ashcroft-Norwicki
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578630452
The Roebuck in the Thicket: An Anthology of the Robert Cochrane Witchcraft Tradition
by Evan John Jones, Robert Cochrane and Michael Howard
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1861631553
The Satanic Witch
by Anton Szandor LaVey
http://www.amazon.com/Satanic-Witch-Anton-Szandor-LaVey/dp/0922915849
Shadow Magick Compendium: Exploring Darker Aspects of Magickal Spirituality
by Raven Digitalis
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VS0N5K
The Tree of Enchantment: Ancient Wisdom and Magic Practices of the Faery Tradition
by Orion Foxwood
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578634075
The Underworld Initiation: A journey towards psychic transformation
by R.J. Stewart
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1892137038
HERBALISM, CANDLES, INCENSE, OILS, FORMULARIES, AND STONES
A Compendium of Herbal Magic
by Paul Beyerl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/091934545X
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
by Scott Cunningham
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875421229
The Enchanted Candle: Crafting and Casting Magickal Light
by Lady Rhea
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806525789
The Enchanted Formulary: Blending Magickal Oils for Love, Prosperity, and Healing
by Lady Maeve Rhea
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806527048
Incense: Crafting and Use of Magickal Scents
by Carl F. Neal
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703362
Magickal Formulary Spellbook Book 1
by Herman Slater
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0939708000
Magickal Formulary Spellbook: Book II
by Herman Slater
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0939708108
SPELLCASTING AND SPELLBOOKS
Crone's Book of Charms & Spells
by Valerie Worth
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567188117
Crone's Book of Magical Words
by Valerie Worth
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567188257
Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0061711233
Everyday Magic: Spells & Rituals for Modern Living
by Dorothy Morrison
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567184693
Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578633915
Utterly Wicked: Curses, Hexes & Other Unsavory Notions
by Dorothy Morrison
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0979453313
The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook
by Denise Alvarado
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635136
The Voodoo Doll Spellbook: A Compendium of Ancient and Contemporary Spells and Rituals
by Denise Alvarado
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1578635543
THE ANCESTORS AND WORKING WITH THE DEAD
The Cauldron of Memory: Retrieving Ancestral Knowledge & Wisdom
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738715751
The Mighty Dead
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982774370
Speak with the Dead: Seven Methods for Spirit Communication
by Konstantinos
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738705225
The Witches' Book of the Dead
by Christian Day
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635063
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TAROT
78 Degrees of Wisdom
by Rachel Pollack
http://www.amazon.com/dp/157863408
The vast majority of the 'witchcraft' books are reconstructionist and 100% shit made up and adapted from myths and legends.
Wicca was created in 1954 and any book remotely connected to "wicca" is 100% reconstructionist, basically the opinion of the author or whoever taught them.
Some authors, Cunningham for example, are far more well respected but in the end you aren't practicing something people did 100 years ago, 1000 years ago, 10,000 years ago. If it's in a book like that it's almost certainly someone's personal folk-magic.
The exceptions to this would be stuff based on earlier sources, like Solomonic magick which mostly draws from texts like Clavicula Salomonis Regis (Lesser Key of Solomon) which is a compiled grimoire or 140 spells from the mid 1600's which may or may not be based on texts from the 1400-1500s.
Unless a book is claiming to be newly divined/gifted information but then it is absolutely someone's interpretation of magick or the alleged interpretation of spirits/entities they were contact with.
Magic(k)/witchraft/druidry/asatru isn't like Christianity where you have a documented history going back 1700 years (Counsel of Nicaea and then moving on to any particular denomination's history which may be tens of years old or 1700ish years old) where you have a documented history.
Just like organized religion, magic(k)/witchraft/whatever is something that is very personal. You adapt what works for you, you adopt what calls to you.
You want to start somewhere? Start with mythology.
That's a good start.
I'd also find the Audubon society book for trees and the like in your area, you should be able to find one for your region on Amazon used for 5-10$. Becoming aware of the plant life in your area will help you be able to find materials from the earth instead of coughing up money to some 'new age' shop or witchcraft supplier like 13Moons or Azure Green for a horribly overpriced piece of wood or herb.
Not sure if you're looking for something more New-Agey, but this is a great book that was recommended to me about faery tradition: http://www.amazon.com/Cunning-Folk-Familiar-Spirits-Shamanistic-Traditions/dp/1845190793/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458325340&sr=1-1&keywords=cunning+folk+and+familiar+spirits
Wilby examines specific recorded accounts of interactions between humans and the Good People, draws comparisons in connection to kinds of witchcraft (cunning folk specifically working as benevolent mediators), and then also relates these workings to the shamanistic tradition in Europe and the New World.
Another great book is R.J. Stewart's translation and commentary on Robert Kirk's "The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns, & Fairies": http://www.amazon.com/Robert-Kirk-Walker-Between-Worlds/dp/0979140242/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458326038&sr=1-7&keywords=r.j.stewart
This provides Kirk's relatively short manuscript of studies and theories on the Good People, which he skated a thin line of heresy on as a minister of the church. He worked to collect word of mouth instances and stories and applied them to what he knew regarding science and the church's world outlook. Stewart provides commentary and helps to round out the text, as well as speaks about Kirk's mysterious death and the possibility that he was actually taken to the Otherworld.
Check out Drawing Down the Moon for a good primer on the history of modern witchcraft. Here's the description
>Almost thirty years since its original publication, Drawing Down the Moon continues to be the only detailed history of the burgeoning but still widely misunderstood Neo- Pagan subculture. Margot Adler attended ritual gatherings and interviewed a diverse, colorful gallery of people across the United States, people who find inspiration in ancient deities, nature, myth, even science fiction. In this new edition featuring an updated resource guide of newsletters, journals, books, groups, and festivals, Margot Adler takes a fascinating and honest look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of modern America's Pagan groups.
Hi, me too!
I bought a few books that came recommended by a practicing friend as I wanted to look into the meditative, and self-loving practices witchcraft uses to help my own against depression and anxiety. I've always been spiritual, but skeptic (to most things, not just witchcraft), but these books truly opened my eyes to what this beautiful practice is and has endured, and I wholly intend to research more and practice.
The books that I bought were:
"Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft" By Raymond Buckland
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bucklands-Complete-Witchcraft-Llewellyns-Practical-ebook/dp/B002Z6YU6M
"The Door to Witchcraft" By Tonya A Brown
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Door-Witchcraft-History-Traditions-Modern-Day-ebook/dp/B07PKRRYVY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GK8DIQQT7LGW&keywords=the+door+to+witchcraft&qid=1570446822&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+door+to+%2Cdigital-text%2C156&sr=1-1
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The first one will definitely keep you going for a bit. There's even exam questions in it!
Hope this helps you start your journey- it certainly did mine!
Craft such as Santeria and Voodoo (and many others) have a strong spiritist leaning, with much of the work done involving putting people into a trance state where they can be 'ridden' by spirits and/or Gods. If that sort of thing interests you, I'd recommend reading this book to get a feel for the field.
I'll not go into full detail of my involvement with The Cult of Maria Lionza in Venezuela. I've tried writing it up and got 30 000 (poorly edited) words which is probably too much for this thread. At present what it means in practice is that I perform a ritualised form of worship a couple of times a week when I'm home, which involves getting myself in a suitable state of mind to talk with Her, then doing so. In return, she keeps me safe when travelling and gives me inspiration to write stories and poetry. Almost all of my writing is done either directly after one of my rituals or the following morning.
That is, though, very much an anglicisation of the religion as it is practiced in Venezuela. Which bothers me not a lot.
Meanwhile, and separately, I work Wicca in a coven. Easy to keep separate because one is group work and the other is solitary. I used to be HP, but have stepped down because of all the time abroad.
One strange thing that happened is the Yara (the real name of Maria Lionza) made clear to me the need to build a number of shrines on public land on the hill behind my house in Wales, in honour of the local deity of the land, who I (arbitrarily) refer to as Our Lady of Craiglais, where Craiglais is the old name of the hill. I would never have even thought of doing such a thing before her instruction, but they've been there for almost a decade now, and they empower me considerably.
Enough?
I definitely think in these terms. In fact, my favorite explanation of magic in Doctor Strange was this same notion of programming experience. A book you might enjoy regarding the nature of experience is called Visual Intelligence by Donald Hoffman (linked below) which is about how the brain constructs reality according to rules, not facts. There's also a few good interviews with him on this subject (also linked below).
I find myself circling around a couple of ideas about magic from the standpoint of being locked in my brain in a programmed universe. The first is that I can learn to operate outside of my brain ( instead of relying on my input sensory devices like eyes/ears etc) and work perhaps astrally or I can put a lot of hard work into inferring what the rules of experience are and looking for the source code while only having access to the gui, so to speak.
In any case, I can't figure out where the basis for ritual fits in here. I could actually go on and on with this subject. I kind of have this notion (very rough) that I wish I could work on with others, that cultures around the world were given keys of knowledge and a basic truth and when combined, they form a complete practice of sorts. The Magicians sort of touched on this in the books regarding the Five Tertiary Circumstances, that to correctly execute a spell you had to know the phase of the moon, nearest body of water etc. But I would venture to say that my list of Circumstances would be more like: Astronomical position, local mineral composition, state of your inner energy channels, correct use of mudras (or similar channeling tool) etc.
I haven't learned a lot about sigils but I am interested in them after reading how they work for you.
https://www.amazon.com/Visual-Intelligence-How-Create-What/dp/0393319679/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5PQZVRDXP99B4MXR4D9T
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/04/the-illusion-of-reality/479559/
This makes me feel like we need a thread to talk about what we’re currently reading. I think that’d be cool.
I’m reading Magic, Witchcraft and Religion and re-reading Urban Shaman right now. First one’s a textbook so it’s really dry but it’s fascinating anyway. Second one is a personal favorite I keep going back to. And I was just gifted In the Devil’s Snare which I’ve been meaning to read for a while, so I’ve got my hands full too.
Read, read, and read some more, until you figure out what you want from witchcraft and what type of witch you are (should you choose to identify with one path). Some recent books that have helped me:
I lean toward Green and Kitchen Witchcraft, with a healthy dose of Druidism. Happy to pass on more recommendations if any of that interests you.
Mark the sabbats and festival dates on your calendar, read up on their histories and prepare your celebrations. Do you want to follow any deities, Gods, and/or Goddesses? Do you want to include Tarot, crystals, or herbalism in your practice and studies?
There is so much information out there, it can be completely overwhelming. But I would make a list, keep adding to it, and see where your needs, wants, and ideas take you.
I've been really enjoying Witchery by Juliet Diaz, Grovedaughter Witchery by Bree NicGarren, and Weave the Liminal by Laura Tempest Zakroff! The Hearth Witch's Compendium is also a really good resource for more kitchen-based witchcraft.
On the root familiar;
http://sarahannelawless.com/resources/alraun-crafting-how-to-make-a-herbal-root-talisman/
http://spiritslip.blogspot.com/2012/11/alraun-spirit-root.html
http://www.witchcraftmag.us/witches-warlocks/the-mandragore-and-the-alraun.html
On Wortcunning; might I recommend looking for pdfs of the last to titles.
Walking the Hedge; Herbs
Making Plant Medicine
The Secret Teachings of Plants: The Intelligence of the Heart in the Direct Perception of Nature
Liber Nox: A Traditional Witch's Gramarye
Grimoire of the Thorn-Blooded Witch: Mastering the Five Arts of Old World Witchery
Viridarium Umbris; The pleasure garden of shadow
Veneficium. Magic, Witchcraft and the Poison Path
Plants are living things, so I don't see why not.
I haven't read this book myself, but from the reviews, it sounds like it could be helpful for you.
Can't recommend these enough:
Witchcraft in Europe, 400-1700 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0812217519/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_seDXDb5367ERH
Cunning-Folk and Familiar Spirits: Shamanistic Visionary Traditions in Early Modern British Witchcraft and Magic https://www.amazon.com/dp/1845190793/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nfDXDbZWXFQX8
The Visions of Isobel Gowdie: Magic, Witchcraft and Dark Shamanism in Seventeenth-Century Scotland https://www.amazon.com/dp/1845191803/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NfDXDbBKC83F0
https://www.amazon.com/Masks-Misrule-Horned-Cult-Europe/dp/1898307679
https://www.amazon.com/Horned-Piper-Nigel-Aldcroft-Jackson/dp/1898307091
Good place to start.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GCILD64/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Something like this...
Lots of anthropology departments have a global magic and witchcraft course. You could flip through one of the textbooks as a starting point.
This is a later edition of the textbook from my college days. It's a solid, comprehensive look at magic practices from different cultures, including modern neo-pagan magic and Wicca: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Witchcraft-Religion-Reader-Anthropology/dp/0078034949
I know Amazon is dickish but these candles are a steal and you'll have an array of colors to choose from. You could also make your own candles, which is pretty cheap if I remember correctly.
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https://www.amazon.com/Backwoods-Witchcraft-Conjure-Magic-Appalachia/dp/1578636531
https://www.amazon.com/Besom-Stang-Sword-Traditional-Witchcraft/dp/157863637X
https://www.amazon.com/Candle-Crossroads-Appalachian-Southern-Root-Work/dp/157863508X
https://www.amazon.com/Conjure-Workbook-Working-Root/dp/1936922568
https://www.reddit.com/r/pagan/comments/706j10/granny_magicappalachian_books_to_recommend/
http://oakthorne.net/wiki/index.php?title=Appalachian_Granny_Magic
https://appalachianink.net/2015/09/06/the-last-of-the-granny-witches/
https://wildhunt.org/2012/12/appalachia-the-spirit-in-the-mountains.html
https://home.wlu.edu/~lubint/Touchstone/AppalachiaMagick-Irvin.htm
https://witchesofthecraft.com/2018/05/05/different-paths-of-witchcraft-appalachian-granny-magic/
http://stregheria.com/
https://paganlibrary.com/reference/on_hereditary_italian_witchcraft.php
https://www.rueskitchen.com/
First, learn ordinary knots. The Ashley Book of Knots is the standard reference guide.
When you have learned regular knots you can begin doing magic knots. One handy guide book is Cord Magic: simple spells for beginners to witchcraft by Raven Willow.
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"Drawing Down the Spirits" by Kenaz Filan and Raven Caldera.
Try this one.
The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/150720471X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bF-vCbTXA63ZX