12 Witchy Books to Start 2024 & Magickal Goodies

[@khiclark31]

I'm not a practitioner (aside from buying an occasional stone) but a fan of the channel

[@danielgraham-scott3994]

Thanks Hearth! What a collection! Your enthusiasm is infectious, I finally have 'The Crooked Path' & 'Psychic Witch' as previously recommended, they are amazing and I can already tell you have given me more for my list! Can almost feel the whole community sitting down for a good read... enjoy your books! 📚📖⭐️🌟

[@riveramnell143]

‘Psychic Witch’ is in my to-be-read pile right now! 😊

[@marlyd]

Those are the exact two books I also bought thanks to Hearth's recommendations.

[@annie_lll]

I read "The Crooked Path" recently. Liked it a lot. I hope you'll enjoy it too❤

[@lostingothicmusic]

Wildwood is my daughter's favourite shop in Glastonbury - every time we go in, pocket money gets spent on a fairy figurine 😍🧚‍♀

[@AaronKing-kb9fo]

Blessed be Lady Hearth. Love and light to you always. I want to thank you for everything you do. You're truly a Goddess. ❤

[@kellieselimi7391]

I loved the Coven shop last time I visited their roller perfumes are so lush!

[@melaniesalisbury2182]

I had the pleasure of meeting Raven Grimassi, it was years ago at a Fall Equinox , he was doing a workshop that I had the pleasure of taking , he had a loto give , a soft spoken man with a wonderful way of capturing your attention with his way of speech

[@artawhirler]

I'm not really an active practitioner, just a student of mysticism, so my goal for 2024 is just to read the books I already have, and try to add only a manageable number of new ones! 😅

[@Withinthecauldron_]

I have met Raven a few times. He is a beautiful soul. His wife is just as wonderful. I’m glad, you’re enjoying his books. Adding a few of your books to my list for 2024. Thank you 🖤

[@Anyameh]

Thank you very much! I got many book to my to be read list. 📖

[@ronka68]

I too love to take in used books. They have so much more character than a new one. And I love all of mine as well! Yay for book people and witches.

[@invadertifxiii]

I'm glad u clarified because some folks say u NEED these items to connect or be able to pray to deities

[@hefau89]

Hi! About the damaged book: You definitely should remove the tape! The glue often contains acid, which can badly damage the book, and the paper getting older more quickly. You should fold a cover from paper. Acid-free paper or archivel paper would be best, because it can delay the aging (PH 7-neutral or slightly higher), although it not cheap, and as far as I know you can’t buy only one sheat. The paper also could help to reduce further damage. Avoid plastic covering, it blocks the air, and fasten the aging, and could help developing mold. By the way, I have no know idea, what could cause the strange lines, if it’s not mechanical damage. If it some kind of book worm, you should isolate it, and figure out is it dead or alive. Look for holes! Most of the time you could find only mummified worms in it, but watch out with the eggs. I’m not studied book restoration, and I’m not a restaurer, I just used to attend archival studies, and at the archives these types of paper are commonly used. (sorry for bad English)

[@demeldapenkitty7937]

Loved this video, went to Glastonbury in November and came home with a similar huge haul.

[@Acornion.doodles]

Almost a full hour video?? Let's goooo

[@ginbrunson7692]

Try an elevated float mount to expose the deckled edge of those small art prints. To do at home, get a small shadowbox (that is still slightly larger than the print) and mount to the backing with double sided foam tape. It will have the illusion of floating. And use acid-free materials...

[@amandabarrett7945]

I truly enjoy your videos

[@greenwoman3424]

⭐️💖⭐️Always enjoy these book and treasure haul videos from your trips to Glastonbury.😊 The Gemma Gary books have been on my to look for for a while now, and that water one sounds wonderful. It's been a number of years but I have read that Grimassi book. I enjoyed quite a bit of it, though the more formal practices of it didn't really mesh with me. Still a good read, though. Maura's first book in the Green Witch series was one of the first I read when I began to explore this path at the beginning of 2009. I don't recall much except that there were several things she said about nature and our connections to it that resonated deeply with me at that time of major transition in my life. I've been meaning to go back and read it again. I don't recall having read that particular Cunningham book but it was one of his books where I read something that felt like a dropping in of knowing for me, also very early on in my explorations. I can't recall which book now, but it was a section where he described a simple scene of someone walking under moonlight to a river and focusing on some need or intention and then throwing a stone in or at least thats how I remember it now - the simplicity of that image and the power of such a natural outflow of magic, really made things click for me and I have always had a special spot in my heart for his work because of that. OK, and now for the most important part of my comment.... I suggest, if you have never tried them, herbal hot chocolates. Think really good cocoa with things like rose petals and/or chamomile, etc brewed up in them. It's like herbal teas and cocoa had a delightful love child. 😊💖💫⭐️🌟

[@amandanelson3345]

I'm interested in the herbal cocoa! Is there a measurement recipe? Or do you just wing it?

[@greenwoman3424]

I'm sure there may be an actual recipe out there somewhere, however I just tend to wing it. I first encountered the idea at a farmers market where another local herbalist was selling some of her creations. I got some, loved it and then started making my own with my preferred organic cocoa. I make it from scratch, unsweetened cocoa powder (the raw type not the processed) a few teaspoons of this or that herb, water, milk, vanilla, and sweetener to taste. Brewing it in a pot on the stove, for about five minutes or so. Maybe start with one or two herbs you already enjoy and experiment from there. Some of my favorites are rose petals, chamomile, mint, etc. I hope you enjoy trying it.

[@TheWitchofCrows]

What a great haul! Who doesn’t love books! The artwork is stunning. I would maybe suggest putting in a slightly larger frame with black paper in the background.

[@dmhq-administration]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE books, even though My library is EXTREMELY limited! 🥰🤗💖

[@emin3ntly]

I always enjoy hearing about your tastes of readings! Thank you for sharing - I may *have to* pick up a few that you mentioned 😇

[@pinsisiemers7844]

Thank you so much 📚✨

[@dirtyyrat]

love the eye makeup in this video

[@azimouth4]

Thank you for this video. I have been watching your videos for a coup,e of years now. I am a completely solitary witch that is still very lost so I find your videos very helpful. One day I will go to Glastonbury myself. 📚📚📚📚

[@TrishaJones77]

I added some books to my TBR and placed an order with Star Child!!! I just had to try the Avalon incense and some other goodies. Plus, I love getting deliveries from England! 😂Great video even though my credit card is crying now, lol.

[@candiceowens1991]

You inspired me to look more into Traditional Witchcraft in 2024! I am reading “The Crooked Path” now and I have a few Gemma Gary books on the way! I love your book hauls. I always learn something from you. 📚💛

[@peruphasmaschultei]

I have just watched this video for the second time. My reading list for the dark months is now up to 10 books... thank you :-) 📚

[@Miscellaneous-s9m]

I have a Sea witches companion that you reviewed I love it.

[@YaslanaLucivar]

📚 Love learning about what books you get when in Glastonbury. That place is amazing!

[@rachdoesmagic]

I love your content so much! And your whole vibe ❤

[@atariplayer3686]

I love listening to your witchy and magickal stories!

[@Justaclown-endoy09]

Absolutely love the editing on this. The black border appearing when you’re being a little bit silly is so enjoyable to watch. Love this 😂

[@cristinasalemi4343]

Thank you so much for this precious video Heart! 🤎🤎🤎

[@ostrodorous1492]

I was looking forward to this after your travel vlog! Glastonbury is now on my bucket list thanks to your videos. :) There's a town called New Hope in Pennsylvania that is quite similar here on the east coast of the US that I'm completely in love with. PS. Love the sweater!

[@patriciahayes2664]

I love her sweater, too! I'd like to know where Hearth got it from!

[@ostrodorous1492]

@@patriciahayes2664 Not sure if it is, but possibly Killstar? I know they had a deconstructed sweater like that a few years back called "TOTAL HORROR KNIT SWEATER".

[@HearthWitch]

It's from Killstar 💕

[@patriciahayes2664]

@@HearthWitch Thanks!

[@teslagoth9401]

New Hope makes me think of Ween

[@Zanthxs]

What a great curiosity; the tea light Goddess ceramic! I can also see it with several precious Crystal Tumblestones too! Love it! Thank You for sharing and how I love books!

[@voyagingmoon2578]

Love your content! 📖📗📘📙⭐🌟

[@moistsquish]

The fae folk book immediately peaked my intrest i bought it immediately

[@denisehill7769]

Really interested in the Gemma Gary books - last year on a beautiful hot day we visited the holy well behind the church at St Clether. We both felt it was a profoundly magickal experience. My other amazing experience was on a wet day visiting Carnglaze Caverns on the outskirts of Bodmin Moor. It was a quiet day so we had the caverns to ourselves and the music of water droplets was truly mesmerizing.

[@sarahinthebackground]

Yay book haul! I love all of your content but book hauls especially ☺️

[@artawhirler]

I always love your book haul videos! Thanks!

[@clareosullivan6017]

Thank you, great video 📚and I love your jumper, I love all things striped 😊

[@sandiiithesinger]

I love this and I ❤ your sweater!

[@jenrussell7949]

📚📚❤!! It’s so nice to find someone else who is such an avid book reader. I also LOVE books and I’ve picked up a few of your recommendations. You also now have me very interested in Gemma Gary so I need to check out her titles! I know you love altar cards for the seasons so are you familiar with the Seasons of the Witch oracle decks. I have collected the Yule, Samhain, and Imbolc ones so far. The Mabon deck is next on my list and Litha is due out this year. I love the artwork and they are excellent for doing a daily card pull through the whole season.

[@stacid-v2e]

📚📚📚I love books!!! In 2024 I want to read more about the history of witchcraft! Thank you for going through your recent haul. As always I appreciate your recommendations.

[@katiemccify]

Thank you for such great content! I am always looking for books on the history of Witches and the Craft. Many of your selections are on their way to my TBR pile.

[@vesperstudio]

🌟🌟🌟📚📖 Videos of this length are great to put on in the background. I baked a cake while listening to this one! ❤

[@goremonio]

Shared this video with my coven. We are always looking for good book recommendations. Thanks!

[@kelleypopelar3162]

Lovely haul to start the 2024 year. Ogham and Romani/Gypsy magick and culture is on the list

[@lulumoon9]

just wish I had the capacity to read as much as you do! So I am very happy for you to read and then listen to your videos as I do my art and craftwork! No emojis on my laptop, so pretend these are emojis: books! books! books!

[@AllAmericanHomesteaders]

Hey Hearth! There’s a new book coming out soon about religious trauma. Title is Finding Feathers: A Journey to Spiritual Freedom by Rowan Moon. Would love to get your thoughts on it when it’s released!

[@easttennesseeshakerboxes4833]

I bought Scott Cunningham’s Encyclopedia Of Magical Herbs, and it has been a great read! Thanks for your videos! 📖

[@LouValcourt]

What a great haul! You have some wonderful reading material for 2024. Thanks for sharing!

[@LotusMoon333]

I love your love for used books ❤

[@phoenixgal2278]

Hi Hearth, Happy New Year! Also, I love all your wonderful books and altar cards! My daughter and I intend to visit England in 2024 and the one township we will visit first is Glastonbury, as well as all the witchy and book shops there. As an Eclectic witch, I love to delve into various practices such as candle magic, fire magic (which is part of candle magic), potions, and herbology. I simply love your channel because you're so very knowledgeable in the witch arts (I am somewhat of a newbie). Thank you so much for this video!♥

[@DemonKitty666_]

The folks at The speaking tree/The hollow hills are super friendly and helped me find a great book about Gerald Gardner ❤

[@KarenWarbis]

I totally love your videos...awesome. Great book haul. Love it. Thank you x

[@MissLizzy882]

blimey! How did I not know the size of the OG copy of Traditional Witchcraft!? Thats huge!

[@FloraSprout]

📚📖❤ great video, Hearth! I always love seeing the things you find and you’re always so thorough in explaining why you picked something up. For my practice this year, I’m very much focusing on figuring out where exactly I want to be putting my time and energy. I’m turning 30 this year so it feels like a time to evaluate what serves me and what path I want to be on as I enter a new period of life. So I’ve been working on my altar upkeep and I plan to do a lot of reading and introspective work. I’ve also wanted to work more with plant and animal energy this year, in a much more holistic way than I have previously. I think we can get so caught up in what we are doing, especially as our practices become habit, that we don’t stop to clear away the debris and think about why we continue to do things. Definitely a time for re-attuning for me!

[@i_wish_i_was_witty]

📖📚📖📚 I just got a bunch of different beginner books, and I'm looking forward to really doing indepth research this year. I just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos, and I look forward to more. Hope you have an amazing January.

[@JoshuaPagan]

Cheers to the ever-growing TBR Pile! 😂 📚 📖 📚

[@ckatastrophy1]

📔Hello Hearth & community! Hearth, I absolutely love your journeys to places and your book lists. Some of the books listed are harder to find in the USA, but I will keep searching. My dream is to someday visit the UK, and thanks to watching your videos, my list of places to see has become quite long. You give lovely details and information and I just want to thank you for this. Sending many blessings to you & the community. May 2024 be filled with enlightenment, joy, love, and light.📖❤📚❤📕❤📜❤

[@kimapts]

📚📚📚!!!! Thank you for taking the time to share your book haul and share just enough to pique many interests! So cool!!! Now my wishlist is longer, lol😂

[@cosmicpolitan]

📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 I love how detailed your videos are! I had so much fun watching this! Thanks!!

[@poppyseeds1844]

TYVM, Hearth! Your intellect and enthusiasm always carry the day for me on just about any subject. Moon, water, and sigils are my main focuses atm with correspondences. You're a joy with whom to learn so much about practices with great authenticity. Organizing my books (I've already lost some control and want to restore it). Following you is a joy.

[@amyvaccaro2761]

I have a lot to read this year, I have some books on the Greek pantheon as well as astrology. Thanks for all your book recommendations! ⭐️🌟✨💫

[@elizabethmackay4590]

Ooohhh I love this! You got some really beautiful books and other bits! I usually spend ages looking on world of books for second hand books. If I’m ever lucky enough to go to Glastonbury again I will be sure to go in every shop! 📚

[@doctorgrigori585]

Dancing with Witches is such a great book.

[@kathylugo5722]

Omg! Reading is my plan for this year. I thank you for these videos. I especially love the entire walk though of your country.

[@activistwitch]

Thank you so much for this Hearth!!! All added to my Goodreads!!! I heard about Rae Beth before and was curious already, and of course Dion Fortune's Psychic defense is one of the first suggestions I got but always had the feeling it was somewhat old style? Now I'll have to look into it! EDIT: As someone born and raised in Italy Raven Grimassi's work never quite resonated with my experience but I still think it's incredibly valuable as traditions adapt and evolve and it makes sense that the italian-american diaspora grew in its own direction rather than having to stick with old and far away traditions 📚⭐

[@clairemurray510]

Yay can't wait for your review videos!!📚

[@andreatonz6078]

Hey, happy new year to you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kittycollartight_]

Really appreciate your videos ❤ just over a year clean from H, your channel was one that helped me through the last couple years of it and I'll be forever grateful as it helped me reconnect with my spirituality and craft 💕✨️ thank you so much xx

[@kenharding8181]

Hope you don't mind, but I'll add a recommendation from an old Witch. The Kybalion by "Three Initiates" is absolutely essential in my mind. It's the one book virtually every Witch should read. When I was a "baby Witch" 40 years ago and trained under Laurie Cabot, it was the book she had everyone study. It's very "old school" and not very trendy but grasping the seven hermetic principles it outlines really helps shed light on everything you encounter in the craft. It's foundational stuff. I've seen at least a couple of audio versions floating around KZbin so at least listening to it is an option. I think it was published more than a century ago so it's probably public domain by now. Just my two bits.

[@OCW301-79]

Interesting. I locked at it and read about it. My concern is that is too complicated. For example Alister Crowley's Magick was too complicated to understand for me.

[@kenharding8181]

​@@OCW301-79 Crowley was into ceremonial magic, which is too complex for me as well. I mentioned the Kybalion because my intuition insisted that someone will read these comments who will want or need that information. I figure it won't hurt to indulge. As far as the Kybalion goes, yes. It can be a bit complex in parts, but the important part is the seven "Hermetic" principles. They aren't that hard to grasp. These are the laws that govern our universe and the book talks about how an adept can use them. That's the most relevant part to Witches. One could skip the other parts of the book and simply focus on that.

[@aliaxart]

What a lovely sync. I have it, but I haven't read it yet. I am, however, reading Divine Magic, which is based on those principles and shows practical ways of utilising them. It also has direct quotes from Kybalion. The seven sacred secrets of manifestation. 😊

[@Bellllllz]

📖 📕 📘 📗 📓 I love hearing your pronunciations, it's one of the many fun things about hearth! I also say hhherb and I'm from the USA but I do hear people say it differently sometimes and I always thought they were saying it that way to be funny, lol. Awesome goodies, hope you have a great day!

[@MuggySynn]

Another great video! this year I am focusing on timing in my practice. Starting with working with moon phases! 🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘⭐🌟⭐⭐

[@wendychorn974]

I love your book hauls and your content is awesome. Keep giving us your knowledge and experience. I am going to get more into Tarot.✨⭐📚📚📚😊

[@jennifersaylor6907]

I have a few feet of snow in Iowa. I'll send you some. Thanks for the book ideas, I'm going to get the Green Witchcraft 1 & II by Ann Moura.

[@katrinawest3484]

I love the way you guys say Herbs. As an American.

[@Natalese13]

Another great video! I am alsoa bit obsessed with books and learning about different aspects of the craft. I've bookmarked a few of your titles to add to my own collection. I have had at least 3 different editions of Cunningham's Spellcrafts book. Admittedly, some of the content is a bit dated even in that newer edition you found, but I dug deep into the biblio on that book, as Cunningham was thorough in his citing of sources. Some of sources were hit or miss, but the hits were truly fascinating! Cunningham will always have a special place in my heart and on my bookshelf. And a little suggestion for your artwork. Perhaps frame the pieces on top of a larger, acid-free matte board. I would suggest a contrasting color, or black, to emphasize the ragged edge. Cut the matte board to fit your frame and place the art on top. I, personally, wouldn't mount the art to the board, in fear of risking permanent damage. And speaking of damage, the Gardner book does sound as though it could be attributed to bookworms, as another person stated. Hard to say without seeing it. I've heard you can seal the affected book in a Ziploc bag and put it in the freezer to kill any potentially remaining offenders. I empathize with your want to save the book!

[@julievanarends3702]

📖📚📕📗📘 Love the haul videos! I read 53 witchcraft books in 2023 and my goal is to read 60 this year.

[@TabithaReminiec3399]

Hearth, I own a few of Mr.Grimassi's books..His Italian witchcraft books are based on the Strega tradition

[@foxfurrwitch5357]

You could always glue them onto paper that’s bigger and then frame them. Thanks for the video !

[@coraclouden2506]

📚 📖 I'm looking forward to the book reviews ✨️

[@TheEmpressgoth]

❤Cunningham's books and I have a number of them are very good and I have Spellcrafts 😊

[@melaniecastle5850]

📚I love Gemma Gary. I just finished Silent as the Trees. My ancestors are from Littleham so it was so interesting. Some ancestor work for me this year!😊📚📚📚

[@kimberlynewsom9876]

📚 Thank you for another incredibly informative video. I was wondering if you had a video already or if you could do one about books on candle magic for the beginner? I'm new to the path, just started late last year, and my goal for this year is to really build my spiritual path and finding which practices I connect with. Thank you!

[@riveramnell143]

‘The Book of Candle Magic’ by Madame Pamita is an excellent candle magick book for beginners. It’s in depth and thorough. The only thing I didn’t like was it included honey jars, which are part of hoodoo and therefore a closed practice, but otherwise it is great.

[@kimberlynewsom9876]

@@riveramnell143 Thank you so much for this recommendation and for the information about the hoodoo inclusion - I'll be sure to "ignore" that part. Thank you again!

[@riveramnell143]

@@kimberlynewsom9876 No worries! Blessings and good luck with your practice! ❤️

[@bcmagnolia1170]

I live in the middle of the Bible belt in Georgia, USA, and as long as there's someone reading the Bible and believing every word is true, someone will always hate witchcraft. 40 years ago, I went into the bookstore to buy my first tarot cards and my mother refused to even get out of the car.she said that's of the devil and you'll go to hell.😂 Fortunately, I'm a little more open-minded and practice as a Christian green witch or maybe a spiritual Green witch. I'll have to check these books out.😊

[@the_Jollyface]

📖📖📖 The Green Witchcraft II book sounds interesting 👀

[@alypenny8741]

📚 as always loved it!

[@ginbrunson7692]

Thank you 😊

[@TheOakWitch]

I love going to Glastonbury! It honestly feels like such a pagan/witchy pilgrimage 😂 So sad I live so far away from the place. I was looking at getting Christina Hole's Witchcraft in England, it's useful to see more insight on it.. I definitely don't agree the hatred of witchcraft has gone away either - just last Witchfest in Croydon many of us (if not all of us) were subjected to abuse and harassment all day and evening from protestors and fundamentalists. It's a sad reality that we can't just enjoy our practices openly without that kind of hate!

[@kristibrown48]

I just got the enchanted world (Time life series) 21 book set on my local Facebook marketplace. I’m so excited about it.!

[@cursecuelebre5485]

I appreciate Raven Grimassi work I’m currently reading Italian Witchcraft but there is Wiccan influence which I will tend to read but take it with a grain of salt. I’m trying to learn Italian Folk magic more and more without Wiccan influence but I appreciate his information and insight on the matter.

[@NikkiPisces]

I have a digital version of Dion Fortune’s book but I have had it for so long that I don’t remember where I got it. I may have to upgrade to that newer release & get hard copy as that is way more satisfying to me than reading it on my iPad. Great book haul. Always love your book videos. 📚

[@shellmcphee971]

Yay books!📖

[@ritajuray3917]

Wow you must constantly read!

[@dawnw9180]

For your pictures you could get a frame with a mount bigger than the pictures. You could then cut some card/mount board to the size of the frame, glue the pictures to the card/mount board and then layer the picture mount on top and then frame them - this would give you an edge around the pictures before the picture mount to show off the edges of the prints. Hope that makes sense.

[@lyraofbeleriand]

I also went to glastonbury before Christmas!

[@Geikoichiteru]

Scott Cunningham works are excellent for references. I'm I'm currently using his book "Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs", for my own path. I am simplifying recipes for each Sabbat and the Elements that can be used as Incense/Oils and the Art of Tea. I collect books, some might not appeal at the time of purchase, but later down the track, I have the right info at my fingertips. Turning on the Southern Wheel, we are not well represented, though I pick up ideas for the coming Wheel here.

[@tylergannon7398]

Dion’s Fortune book is interesting. She describes cases of astral projection as people being able to leave their bodies and essentially haunt people from a distance presenting themselves as specters which many say is not possible. Personally I think somewhere along the line of witchcraft modernizing people confused remote viewing with astral projection. For me and my understanding has always been that astral projection is an out of body experience in the sense that you can roam the world outside of your body in a tangible way. A lot of people I see discuss astral projection today make it sound like a fugue dream state or a remote viewing where you have an out of body point of view but you’re not literally outside of your body. I think some people consider that impossible or extremely uncomfortable as a lot of the older books I’ve read talk about how people can fall into shock seeing themselves from outside of their body

[@tylergannon7398]

I tried to use some older methods and it is extremely difficult but the one time I had some success I panicked because I could feel myself falling out of my body. It felt like I was hanging on for life at the at the edge of a cliff except I wasn’t literally falling. if anything I was going up but it was an extremely unpleasant feeling just to feel myself disconnect from my body in a palpable way

[@mayathebraveofkitwanga448]

I just came here to see your smile🤗

[@ediedee9931]

📖 📕 📚 🌟 ✨ Love your content Hearth! Thanks for answering my question in the last live about the 8 foot tall viking tree man made of bark. He lives in a specific patch of woods in the mountains of Montana where I grew up. I’ve seen him multiple times. He sometimes has a bit of vine across his chest, little birds like to land on him, and he talks in thought-forms, not words.