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A review by glanecia
The Witch's Book of Self-Care: Magical Ways to Pamper, Soothe, and Care for Your Body and Spirit by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
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'.