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jackyccino's review
3.0
Pretty basic book. Not a lot, if not even nothing, new in there, apart from the magickal parts of the book. I really did not like how weirdly this book jumped back and forth. Mainly forth. A lot of vital things mentioned earlier in the book weren’t even discussed until many chapters later - at that point I already forgot what I was supposed to use it for!
The DIY sections are sweet, but sometimes lacks visuals so badly. They describe how to weave something (along those lines) and honestly, I’d have to reread that part a few times to get what I’m supposed to do. Some pictures would’ve helped haha.
Other than that there have been passages that serve as really great reminders and the book also had some sweet ideas on how to introduce some magick into your self-care.
The DIY sections are sweet, but sometimes lacks visuals so badly. They describe how to weave something (along those lines) and honestly, I’d have to reread that part a few times to get what I’m supposed to do. Some pictures would’ve helped haha.
Other than that there have been passages that serve as really great reminders and the book also had some sweet ideas on how to introduce some magick into your self-care.
glanecia's review
5.0
I really love this little book! It's filled with useful information about mindfulness, self-care, and stress management. The first couple of chapters discuss the theory of self-care. The remainder of the book is filled with activities to put into practice. All of the suggested activities should be familiar to anyone who has read non-magickal self-care books. Some examples are vision boards, journaling, essential oils, 'soul' food, etc. However, in this magickal little book, Arin Murphy-Hiscock takes it one step further, and integrates these common methods into magickal practice. The reader is encouraged to center, and ground before each ritual. Then, the author provides instruction to use specific herbs, crystals, candles, words, and visualizations to amplify the magickal intention of the practitioner.
Arin Murphy-Hiscock does not provide any information on how to close, or open a circle - but leaves that up to the practitioner. On the one hand, I appreciate this, because not everyone who practices magick is Wiccan. By being vague, she is more inclusive. On the other hand, I worry about those who may want to have closure to the suggested activities. There is no 'mote it be' in the suggested activities. There is no releasing of quarters, no farewell to any spirit/god/energy. That is fine, but I think it needs some sort of ritualized 'goodbye', and 'hello'.
Arin Murphy-Hiscock does not provide any information on how to close, or open a circle - but leaves that up to the practitioner. On the one hand, I appreciate this, because not everyone who practices magick is Wiccan. By being vague, she is more inclusive. On the other hand, I worry about those who may want to have closure to the suggested activities. There is no 'mote it be' in the suggested activities. There is no releasing of quarters, no farewell to any spirit/god/energy. That is fine, but I think it needs some sort of ritualized 'goodbye', and 'hello'.
lizziea229's review
4.0
I was prepared to laugh at this book (I was reading it for a research project) but it turned out to be a very sweet book about the importance of being kind to ourselves and each other. Not as dictating as many self-care of wicca books out there. Not much emphasis on witchcraft at all actually, and this is not a bad thing.
Leaves Wicca open to interpretation
A great resource for mental wellbeing and homeopathy
Avoids the trappings of consumerist ideas of self-care
Leaves Wicca open to interpretation
A great resource for mental wellbeing and homeopathy
Avoids the trappings of consumerist ideas of self-care
poppyfernbooks's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Some really helpful advice and guidance and some good practices to try