Best Traditional Witchcraft Books for Beginners

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  • @lesleylightbody7017
    @lesleylightbody7017 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    I have The Crooked Path, Traditional Witchcraft; a Cornish book of Ways and Folk Witchcraft and just purchased Deed without a Name. One I’m reading at the moment is The Black Toad; West Country Witchcraft and Magic

    • @Warrior-re5fn
      @Warrior-re5fn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I took your advice and ordered a deed without a name. From Amazon. The reviews are really good. Thank you. I love watching on TH-cam. Much love and respect 🧙🏽‍♀️💫

  • @midwestbramble6435
    @midwestbramble6435 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Love all of these. For Americans I double Besom, Stang and Sword but also New World Witchery by Corey Hutcheson, Folkloric American Witchcraft and the Multicultural Experience by Via Hedera, and Southern Cunning by Aaron Oberon (despite it being specifically about the south it still has a lot of good things for all Americans to think about).

  • @melaniecastle5850
    @melaniecastle5850 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Another fantastic book from Roger J Horne is A Broom at Midnight. A great one about spirit flight.

  • @DigitalNomad765
    @DigitalNomad765 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the review appreciate it 😃😃

  • @clarelouise1986
    @clarelouise1986 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Thank you! I'm loving Besom, Stang & Sword at the moment. The Crooked Path was amazing too. I now have a few more in my TBR pile

  • @marlyd
    @marlyd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Also, living for the bloopers and great outfit choice for the next 3 weeks, the pentagram top is awesome 💜

  • @steveelic3833
    @steveelic3833 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    There are three books which a lot of the authors that you have mentioned have drawn a lot of material from-->
    Mastering witchcraft- Paul Huson
    Call of the horned piper - Nigel Jackson
    Witchcraft- a tradition renewed (Evan John Jones)
    I would definitely say that these three books are source material for a lot of the other books about traditional witchcraft that have come out

    • @Not-Ap
      @Not-Ap 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love the first one although it's little bit dated.

  • @wiccelady
    @wiccelady 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I never left you a comment here before but always give a 👍
    The Enffable Name, by George Hares, is a real hidden gem that I discovered a few months back. In my opinion it is the best Trad Craft book for beginners and the curious. However, I also find that those of us who are a little seasoned upon the Path, also can find something new within that book's pages (George Hares has a TH-cam channel in case you didn't know about it and are interested).
    What I love about the Crook Path book, by Kelden, is the fact that it becomes a working book with the exercises given. It's a great way of teaching and involving the reader.
    Gemma Gary, well, can't beat her works-Love them all!
    Thanks for sharing, really love and appreciate your channel 😺

  • @motomuto3313
    @motomuto3313 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I use paperclips to mark pages. Different colors for different subjects

  • @hsoj9550
    @hsoj9550 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The Crooked Path was absolutely amazing to read! Also reading Besom, Stang, and Sword as well (along with Psychic Witch too), and it's quite good as well!
    Out of curiosity, have you considered doing a video on books you'd recommend in general for truly new beginners? Not just based on category or path, but overall? For example, I'd absolutely pick The Crooked Path and Psychic Witch as 2 for truly new beginners, but was curious if there were others too? Might make for a good video on general beginners books.

  • @RoaenHere
    @RoaenHere 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I read The Crooked Path *and* BSaS at your recommendation and loved them both!

  • @someonerandom256
    @someonerandom256 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I have a few of these on my list. I'm planning of starting with The Crooked Path, because I want to start with an overview of traditional witchcraft that is easy to understand and enjoyable to read. I'm more of a kitchen/green/cottage witch, but I want to add more to my foundational knowledge and I feel like this is a great place to start.

    • @someonerandom256
      @someonerandom256 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I listened to Besom, Stang, and Sword on audiobook, and couldn't get into it. I wanted the American perspective, being American, but I just didn't feel like I was the right fit for me. I am more interested in traditional British witchcraft though, and that may be why.

    • @hsoj9550
      @hsoj9550 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a great book! Definitely a good introduction to the ideas of Traditional Witchcraft, even for those who know next to knowing about it or the craft.

  • @JontyLeslieOfficial
    @JontyLeslieOfficial 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I really loved Kelden’s book, so much I loaned it to a friend and need to catch up on where he’s at with it cause I really want it back haha 😅

  • @salemsmith2878
    @salemsmith2878 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The world needs videos like this, or else people just starting out will make mistakes like I did early on. When I first started I listened to a very low vibrational book just because the title sounded harmless.

  • @AaronKing-kb9fo
    @AaronKing-kb9fo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Blessed be Lady Hearth. Love and light to you always.

  • @dianneosbual2788
    @dianneosbual2788 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another book By Kelden
    (Crooked path)
    Called Witches Sabbath

  • @mrkultra1655
    @mrkultra1655 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks Hearth. None of your book recommendations have ever disappointed. Thanks for doing what you do. 🥰

  • @cursecuelebre5485
    @cursecuelebre5485 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Italian Witchcraft by Raven Grimassi though a Wiccan and has Wiccan sources, he does bring good information and insight on specifically Italian Witchcraft.

  • @mariachijazmin3970
    @mariachijazmin3970 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love your videos and recommendations! Especially book recommendations.

  • @TheWitchofCrows
    @TheWitchofCrows 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I adore Roger J. Horne. His other books that I love are A Broom at Midnight and The Witches’ Devil.
    I also like The Witch at the Forest Edge by Christine Grace. I’m attempting to read The Witch Compass by Ian Chambers. That’s a bit of a slow read.

  • @robertocavalcante5216
    @robertocavalcante5216 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I would love to see a video about "The Spiral Dance" from Starhawk ❤😊

  • @samf.s.7731
    @samf.s.7731 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the neckline design of your top! 😊

  • @godkingcthulhu138
    @godkingcthulhu138 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i have every one of these and agree wholly. i would also add craft of the untamed and children of cain imho

  • @dexaria
    @dexaria 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Deed Without a Name is sssooo good. It blew my mind

  • @activistwitch
    @activistwitch 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much Hearth! I keep hearing about stang besom and sword, I will have to get myself a copy soon!!

  • @EllaHarrison
    @EllaHarrison 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes! I also loved The Clovestone Workings and can really recommend that

  • @ericausten2999
    @ericausten2999 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Look into the book malefinoria the black gramarye or the book of witching!

  • @pattylevasseur4041
    @pattylevasseur4041 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hi hearth im in the U.S.A. way up in Maine ...i found ur channel when i was researching divination on pendulums . i just went through ur channel and didnt see a introduction video of who u are and how your life lead you to be drawn to this practice, and how u got such a neat name !!! im not into your practice, but i have learned alot from u... thank you for all the content you put out . such a interesting way of life !! hope u have a great wkend !! thank you again

  • @kraljevstvoknjiga
    @kraljevstvoknjiga 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love these recommendations! I would also add "Slavic Witchcraft" by Natasha Helvin for anyone interested.

  • @-Joaquin-
    @-Joaquin- 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, I’ve been wanting to learn about traditional witchcraft in different regions of Europe, I will get at least a couple of the books you mentioned, They seem like a good start.

  • @oakelm8915
    @oakelm8915 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Could you do a video over advanced witchcraft book recommendations?I tried searching to see if you already had one but couldn’t find it.
    I’ve seen a few videos on TH-cam but I’m genuinely curious about your choices for books that are not a beginners guide.

  • @ClaireGreen-wd2gm
    @ClaireGreen-wd2gm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always love these types of videos because not only do you get info from the video but people share other recommendations in the comments.

  • @dannyperez7985
    @dannyperez7985 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What book is best for a beginner

    • @tracybray3281
      @tracybray3281 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the crooked path is excellent for the beginner 😊

  • @Mikie-in-the-Mist
    @Mikie-in-the-Mist 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just added so many books from this video and the comments to my list of books to find. I have a couple in my tbr pile already so I better get started.

  • @animemenga125
    @animemenga125 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i also super love psychic witch by auryn. love the workbook sections

  • @Miscellaneous-s9m
    @Miscellaneous-s9m 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have just ordered the crooked path on your recommendation your Passion. and the witching hour by Silver Ravenwolf

  • @violetalar5387
    @violetalar5387 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved Folk Witchcraft (my favorite to this day) and Besom, Stang and Sword. The Crooked Path didn't do it for me, but I agree it's a great entry point for beginners. The others you mentioned are forever stuck in my TBR pile... Too much to read and so little time

  • @kimberlynewsom9876
    @kimberlynewsom9876 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh Thank you so much for this - this is exactly what I've been looking for. As an American I'm especially grateful for you pointing out the regional aspects of the books. I've put a couple of these on my wish list. Thank you again!

  • @MintyCow101
    @MintyCow101 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Do you have advice for someone with adhd trying to do witchcraft? i have the book the psychic witch but everything requires focus which im not good at. i know i need to learn energy manipulation for my spells to work but its difficult with the way my brain works

    • @wolfgoddes
      @wolfgoddes 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same here :/

  • @Archeangelous
    @Archeangelous 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of beginner and another for intermediate on the United States side of the pond: Cunning Words: A Grimoire of Tales and Magic [beginner-ish...at least beginner accessible] by Marshall WSL [Witch of the Southern Light] and Ambrosia's Book of Witchflight: Traveling the Otherworld by Jasmyne Ambrosia. Marshall is a Texan and Ambrosia hails from the Midwest. Cunning Words is a most unusual format using teaching stories & poetry that lay a foundation for the workings in the second part of the book. Ambrosia's Book of Witchflight is also unique in her sharing of UPG as well as tips/techniques/recipes. Both come from indie publishing smaller than Troy Books, best to grab before gone.

  • @jerrimenard3092
    @jerrimenard3092 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would get ahold of The Foxfire series. When I was being trained in the late 1980's and early 90's here in the USA, this was what we had, no Internet. It covers not only folk magic spells but also outdoor and wilderness living. It's not by wannabe rural folk but the real deal.
    While not specifically witchcraft books, they help with hands on practical learning. It's got so many old pictures too. Planting and preseving by the moon us a big focus.
    Another great book is S. Connelly " The Complete book of Demonolatry" This us a classic for Thiestic Satanists like me. It is perfect for anyone just starting to do sigil work or Satanic rites. Well worth the price.

  • @StrangeAnd_Unusual
    @StrangeAnd_Unusual 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'd love to hear your thoughts about Gemma Gary's other books and (if you've read it) The Witch's Sabbat by Kelden. But yes, definitely more traditional witchcraft content!

  • @riveramnell143
    @riveramnell143 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your book suggestion videos! My wallet doesn’t, but I love reading and witchcraft is one of my passions. I’m very interested in traditional witchcraft; I’m so excited for this video ❤

  • @TheEmpressgoth
    @TheEmpressgoth 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing two caught my interest ❤have a wonderful weekend 😊

  • @eveywrens
    @eveywrens 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Appreciate your commitment, Hearth! I have The Crooked Path. Treading the Mill caught my interest. As always enjoy your book reviews.

  • @SerenaMonteli
    @SerenaMonteli 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have read Kelden's one, and I also bought Lee Morgan's one too exactly for the history context, and it's so true, it's amazing but kinda messy because it's the index doesn't tell you anything about what to expect on the contents and you have to pay a lot of attention to understand what is talking about, i'm actually still reading it but very slowly too lmao... I think I'll get the Gemma Gary's one after that, i'm pretty sure she has another one called "Silent as The Trees" too, but do you recommend it? 💞 Thank u for your time and knowledge Hearth

  • @marlyd
    @marlyd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great, more books to put on my list 😅 I have one already at least 🙈

  • @vivamarie2488
    @vivamarie2488 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Hearth! Love the video. BTW, I just placed an order with Sons of Asgard. I bought the Sabbat Altar Cards & a vial of their Violet Flame oil. Very excited about my purchases! Thank you for sharing with us! Blessed Be ❤

  • @SteveW139
    @SteveW139 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Having just finished Gemma Gary’s book as I have a connection to Cornwall, I found it very interesting and useful (and my practice is Wiccan).

  • @wolfinallen7757
    @wolfinallen7757 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Merry Meet again. I would love it if you covered Cindi Brannen's books on Hecate - my absolute favorites.

  • @artawhirler
    @artawhirler 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your channel, but have never read any of these books, so thank you for recommending them!

  • @morganthenaarcher9082
    @morganthenaarcher9082 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Reading The Crooked Path now 😊

    • @morganthenaarcher9082
      @morganthenaarcher9082 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also just got Jason Miller's book on protection.

    • @morganthenaarcher9082
      @morganthenaarcher9082 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      More religion than witchcraft, I'm also reading Dark Green Religion by Bron Taylor, and have Spiritual Ecology on que to read along with its companion book. I've also been reading Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magical Herbs, Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, and Braiding Sweetgrass. I have a book on green witchcraft too but I think my daughter is reading it 😂

  • @foreverseeking1380
    @foreverseeking1380 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I have every book that you had in this video.

  • @jefferyjeffery13
    @jefferyjeffery13 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have, and love, all these books and more, and I agree! Deed Without a Name is superior! It was my first foray into Trad, too. As a Folk Witch, who is not ashamed of his Wiccan roots (my religiousness is expressed in a Wiccan way, but my Craft is Folk/Trad--imagine that) and also crosses that blurry zone between Folk and Trad, I am Horne's #1 fan, lol. All his books are musts as far as I am concerned.

  • @christopherharman1100
    @christopherharman1100 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All great recommendations ❤

  • @easttennesseeshakerboxes4833
    @easttennesseeshakerboxes4833 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoyed the video! The content you produce eases much of the confusion that is prevalent in Witch lore. I’m not a Witch myself, but I find the subject so fascinating.
    I have noticed that being a guy myself, the majority of practitioners are female, which I find rather interesting.
    Thanks again for the Content.🎉

  • @Ombie_Art
    @Ombie_Art 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks a lot for this !! I watched all of your book reviews to make myself a list of those that interest me so a lot of traditional magic !! So this is awesome, a Deed Without a Name was def one of the first on my list to get !
    And for a futur video i would love if you have some infos about the practice of different regions or countries, as a french who wants to get into it, finding informations and books on french folk magic is HARD, so if you have anything more abroad it would be amazing to see for everyone and give many references outside of the UK (or even in but like of different parts) :D

  • @595bernadette
    @595bernadette 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m 43 and dyslexic and only now healing myself the stigma of how I was treated when I was at school in the 80’s and 90’s people didn’t know what dyslexic was got told I’m a problem child And I didn’t want to learn however doing my spiritual and witchcraft journey I’m now self taught on this journey ie I love tarot reading self taught and now I am a tarot reader on TH-cam I do say if I can’t read the card I will tell my subscribers that I’m dyslexic and I seem to feel impowered by my dyslexic and hope I am helping myself and others

  • @sacredvibez333
    @sacredvibez333 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great recommendations..thanks for sharing ❤

  • @HeribertoRangelM
    @HeribertoRangelM 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Hearth, great recommendations.

  • @evidenceroom
    @evidenceroom 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Silver Raven Wolf is excellent for begginers.

  • @evilynexo
    @evilynexo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    just found your channel love you

  • @ericausten2999
    @ericausten2999 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Also look at a another book called borax , it's on the toadbone in traditional witchcraft mainly!

  • @balmaeth
    @balmaeth 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Agree with crooked path being the best book for beginners on trad craft. And i to am dyslexic and also autistic. It poses challenges dealing with boring texts.

  • @Laurosim
    @Laurosim 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your book recs have been so helpful. I’ve been interested in paganism and witchcraft since I was about 13 (it was the late 90s… no wonder 😅) and something I’ve tried to get into with practising multiple times but more recently my interest has been in the history and development of paganism, witches and witchcraft. I just received a deed without a name today and also a new history of witchcraft, and I’ve got in the post on their way to me traditional witchcraft and the black toad by Gemma Gary as well as Cecil Williamsons Witchcraft
    I’ll be popping to Glastonbury in April whilst I’m in Weston supermare as well where I’m sure I’ll go broke 😅

  • @rachdoesmagic
    @rachdoesmagic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Hearth!! I LOVE all of your book recs video so the more the better!!
    A video of books on Spirit Work, eggregores, thought forms, familiars from a Folk Magic/Trad Witch point of you would be super appreciated.
    Also, does anyone have recommendations on Folk Magic in the North East of England? Northumberland/Tyne and Wear/Co Durham?
    It’s a mining and farming area so anything around either of these topics would be appreciated too ❤ tia

  • @carolineabdallah6737
    @carolineabdallah6737 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Less than a minute in and one book purchased already 😂

  • @jennyl.3742
    @jennyl.3742 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should do a video on recommended books for intermediate or advanced witchcraft. Something for us who have outgrown the beginner books. I found there are not many available, none at all at my local metaphysical stores. I found 2 online Advanced Candle Magic by Raymond Buckland and Advanced Witchcraft by Edain Mcoy.

  • @mvjonsson
    @mvjonsson 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any books on Robert Cochrane and the Tubal Cain?

  • @frankm.2850
    @frankm.2850 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would these books be useful for an American witch, or should I be looking for something more local?

  • @bluestar.8938
    @bluestar.8938 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you : )
    My favourite is,
    'Grimoire for the Green witch'
    'A complete book of shadows', by Ann Moura...
    T'is still in my regular use, years on. Highly recommend it : )

  • @angelakirchoff6140
    @angelakirchoff6140 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is amazing, tysm!

  • @samjaza666
    @samjaza666 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would definitely say call of the horned piper, one of the first ‘traditional’ books I read on the trad’ arte that I remember cheering as it wasn’t the Gardner path et al. I believe it is getting a republish by manus Sinistra publishing though news on this seems to have gone quiet, would add the tubal cain book if I was them. Apart from that I would also add any decent green path books, verdant gnosis/ herbal craft.

  • @rachelking2303
    @rachelking2303 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow treading the mill £52-£90 on amazon. It was one I hadn't heard of.

  • @christine6502
    @christine6502 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would love your opinion on two books.
    Becoming the Witch by Danae Moon Thorp -from Australia. And an older book by Silver Ravenwolf titled Hedge witch - American. You might not have read them and might not wish to, but I'll value your opinion anyway if you've just heard insights of others on these two. Thank you. I really enjoy your channel. It's in my top four favorites.

  • @JoshuaPagan
    @JoshuaPagan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video flew by! 😭

  • @gladysgallard5096
    @gladysgallard5096 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, thanks a lot for this helpful video. I've never really understood the difference between traditional witchcraft and folk magic. 😢 Could you please help me ? Have a good day !

  • @stevencarsley2446
    @stevencarsley2446 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am dyslexic too

  • @traceyhogan8266
    @traceyhogan8266 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Hearth, I’m looking for a book that honours my North Wales roots. The problem is that I don’t just want to read the Mabinogion which is myth related I want to read about real witchcraft practices. Can you recommend anything?

  • @jennycartledge9970
    @jennycartledge9970 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should share your TBR ;)

  • @localtreenymph7343
    @localtreenymph7343 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Time to tell my wife that I desperately need more books I guess. (Great video but not so great for our bank account) 💚

  • @PeterCrane-c9p
    @PeterCrane-c9p 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    drawing down the moon

  • @judybutterfield3919
    @judybutterfield3919 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like anything by Scott Cunningham

  • @BookGoblin-y5y
    @BookGoblin-y5y 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤❤

  • @Miscellaneous-s9m
    @Miscellaneous-s9m 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I found this.

  • @msell8107
    @msell8107 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ♥♥♥

  • @Saleen4198
    @Saleen4198 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is totally random and not about books, but witchy animal plushies anyone? I have no idea why I randomly thought of that after the video lmao

    • @rachdoesmagic
      @rachdoesmagic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Killstar do some

    • @morganthenaarcher9082
      @morganthenaarcher9082 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I want the forest demon by squishables ❤

  • @Miscellaneous-s9m
    @Miscellaneous-s9m 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have bought Traditional witchcraft a Cornish book of ways. My Ancestors were native to Cornwall (Not sure I have mentioned this before). Currently reading witchcraft into the Wilds by Rachel Patterson. 😊🫶👍👍