Vetting Witchcraft Resources║Witchcraft 101

[@anonymoose684]

as a librarian, I have seen this phenomenon of people regurgitating previously published information time and time again. What often happens is when a book is doing well "now" then 20 other books will come out just copying that one hoping to cling to its immediate success. So definitely look for the OG

[@diegooland1261]

what is OG?

[@chiaraabril8024]

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[@danielbushey2]

@@diegooland1261 Original Gangster

[@AzhidaReminiec9999]

Not all of the Libraries have Wiccan/ Witchcraft books in them... Publuc Libraties will have them..but Libraries that qre connected with any if the Demonitations of Christianity won't

[@AzhidaReminiec9999]

Ralph J Blum is one of the Authors who shouldn't have written a book on how to use rune cards..He's a Christian

[@Runaaxe]

I refer everyone to you. You’re the most real and honest person I’ve found so far for reliable information. ❤️

[@AzhidaReminiec9999]

Rachel, Hearth is one of the KZbin Witches that I'd refer feldgling Witches & non witches to... LadyGraveDancer & Shadow Harvest are two of them...

[@the_bob_147]

@@AzhidaReminiec9999 I've heard ladygravedancer being praised before tbh I don't liek her style of videos at all and her personality doesn't "vibe" with me either. I didn't even have the chance to get to know her style of witchcraft because I just felt so uncomfortable watching her videos. Everyone likes a little different style. Hearth is perfect as she has it all nicely planned and "clean" and edited. She has her style in videomaking as well as witchcraft. But she shares different opinions and styles of witchcraft not just her own and that's why she is a great resource.

[@pinkagave4774]

I've been a witch for over twenty years and I think your videos are fabulous. You are very well informed, honest and wonderful. Even after all this time I am still delighted to learn something new or hear a perspective I hadn't considered. Well done - your work is quite appreciated. Ty. 🖤

[@jillstedtenfeldt6799]

Lot of books in the archaeology sector contains a lot of valuable information. For instance, if you are interested in the celtic religion and magical customs you should turn to Anne Ross or Miranda Green (both Phd:s). So don't just check the history section at your book store. The really good and ancient stuff is in the archaeology section. :)

[@mentalrebllion1270]

Absolutely! It’s actually why it took me so long to figure out I was already practicing witchcraft. I got most of my ideas and teachings from my passion for research into anthropology/archeology. Took a while to occur to me that these are some of the oldest information sources of witchcraft practices and trends throughout human existence. But yes, absolutely recommend the anthropology/archeology section. If anything, it’s usually easier to trace source material as the books for those subjects will usually have a section dedicated to listing said sources. This makes it easier to cross reference practices you might find in them. So thank you for saying this! It’s absolutely a good resource!

[@OnyxMidnightRose]

My weirdness loves and appreciates your weirdness (especially the sound effects)! ♡

[@Jame629]

🤣 she sneezes like a fairy maybe fae possess her and thats where it comes from

[@shantimarty4901]

As does mine ❤️🌸!

[@Vessande]

I always look at a book’s reference or further reading section. You can tell a lot about a book by the quality, breadth, and age of the references. If a book has no references or only 1 or 2 sources or only cites the author’s own work that’s a red flag to me. If an author insists their way or only one way to do something is correct that also raises a flag.

[@FFVison]

My concern at that point is another point that Hearth made. This is that there are ghost writers who may write some of these books. What is to stop them from just referring to a book that they previously wrote under a different pseudonym?

[@Midhiel]

Thank you for this video! One thing about all the fake witchcraft books on Amazon: that's another reason to shop with actual bookstores. It's not that all the books you'll find in bookstores are going to be good, but at least they will be respectably published, and not just copy/pastes from other sources!

[@skarinblackraven9212]

I've recently started collecting grimoires and what I'd call "101-type" books and it's interesting to see the differences between 1960 and today.

[@Kabbaway]

Thank you so much for imparting your wisdom and for all your hard work! I hope you enjoyed Beltane (here in Australia we’ve just had Samhain and my fiancée and I made offerings to our departed human and animal loved ones) 💚

[@jessicasmith9117]

Can we please just get a full hour long bloopers video of you! Or just start a third channel with all the videos like the ending to this one?!!!!! Pleeeeease I don’t think I could ever get enough of it. 💚 “What is wrong with me?!”… “What am I doing?!” I imagine most of us say these things to ourselves daily.

[@1412mariLU]

Not gonna lie, the outtakes are the best part of the videos. I mean, thank you for the ton of super useful information you give us every time, but the outtakes are just too precious.

[@kathiemarshall9446]

Unrelated, but could I ask what eyeshadow you're wearing? Gorgeous colour 🐸

[@AmyBlanchette0383]

Right? I seriously need it!

[@HearthWitch]

It's a mix of the greens from the Ultimate Bights pallet by NYX, with the Raw Beauty Kristi Pallet from colourpop (greens) on top, with the green super shock shadow from the same collection on top of all that. If you ever want to know what I'm wearing my second channel has videos on some of my eyeshadow looks, I might recreate this one to show how I do it too: kzbin.info/door/CYLPck9_kLntpu5oDofWNwvideos

[@kathiemarshall9446]

Thank you 🪄

[@Bellllllz]

You covered that so well, that you could honestly use this video for any type of research. Also wow your bloopers are great XD

[@nairbvel]

You make some *excellent* points in this video -- many of which apply to ALL research, not just the witchy variety. Bias in source material is an especially common problem, because if one limits their sources (or only has access to limited resources) then the quality, style, phrasing, etc. of a particular author can make their work overshadow the work of others regardless of the actual truth/value/correctness of the content. Online sources can be the dodgiest of all... and (no insult intended to anyone) doing one's research only on, say, TikTok is a recipe for disaster when it comes to getting things right. If references are given, check them; if books are mentioned, check them; and if something sounds oddly familiar or out-of-bounds in an online source, search for it. Case in point: I'm doing research for a book, and regularly end up laughing out loud when checking different websites because I frequently come across copies of the same text -- complete with errors in spelling, grammar, and formatting. (I generally try to go by the oldest publlication/creation date, if available, for actual entry into my bibliography, and ignore the rest as later copies; otherwise I just list the one that shows the most signs of someone actually trying to fix the errors.) Also, thank you for a truly epic set of bloopers!

[@PCLHH]

Absolutely LOVE your black 'n green look!

[@liminalquartz]

YES! This is so necessary, this should be in the new witch guidebook :D I think a lot of people, me included, new and old, ask for reqs from witches we trust because this process is so difficult and exhausting, even for someone who's good at research and evaluating sources and all that study stuff (esp if you can't pick up and look at the book before deciding whether to buy it). But it's important to keep in mind, even if you really respect and trust a particular Pagan/witch, their interests, path, and study preferences may be different from yours, so their reqs are an excellent starting point, but nothing replaces knowing how to select and evaluate resources for yourself, at least eventually. P. S. Hearth you look like a dark empress today and I'm living for it

[@ButterflyHummingbird]

As a 60-something crone new to actually practicing the craft, I am very leery of using social media as a reliable source for anything other than leads and pointers for deeper information. That said, your channel is one of my favorite starting points because you are very knowledgeable and I trust your research and recommendations. In fact, my witchy library has grown more from your recommendations than from any other source. Thank you 🙏

[@LondonMermaid]

The amount of messages from children I've had begging me for a spell to turn them into a mermaid is mad. Sorry kid my tail is made of silicone.🧜‍♀️ 🤣

[@LondonMermaid]

@Rach It's the best job in the world. Especially since starting aquarium tank shows. 🧜‍♀️💜

[@moistsquish]

Ahh i remember my childhood days of doing mermaid spells, even when I knew deep down it wasn't possible, but hey thanks to that little girl I am where I am today 🤌😌

[@thewitchofshadowwood7755]

some dude told me to make his d size bigger

[@beans_avi9382]

@@thewitchofshadowwood7755 well did you ;)

[@Tanii94]

Once again Loving the outro haha! You actually have such a cute personality when you’re not all serious-informative!!

[@anagabriela3613]

as always the content in your channel is amazing! But can we just take a quick second to appreciate how amazing this video quality is and the editing too! 🤩 your channel has grown so much and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Thanks for all that you do for this community ♥️ I also want to add that you look so stunning! I love your makeup so much! Not a lot of people can pull of a black lip the way you do wow!

[@diegooland1261]

I realize my comment might not fit but here goes. One reason science has a peer review process is because it's pretty good at separating popular or fad ideas from really great ideas. I'm definitely not saying peer review is perfect. But peer review, over time, does work. And let's be real, KZbin, Amazon, Google, etc. use algorithms to guide viewers to "most liked" or something like that. Most liked isn't necessarily the correct thing to reference. So some random thing from a some "no one" may actually be the best source.

[@beautifulenigma1724]

I love that you have an existential crisis at the beginning of multiple videos you’ve made haha. So glad I saw this video! I’m in an online coven and they have a book club about once a month. I haven’t been researching the books as thoroughly, and I was really disappointed with the last book we did (I really need to actually listen to my gut). Will be saving this and putting more of the tips into practice for future purchases

[@kaiduran528]

Hearth, you're a gorgeous treasure to the community. Also, so fluffy.

[@mentalrebllion1270]

Much thanks for this. I have, weirdly enough, been collecting books on these subjects for years before it clicked for me that I’m already practicing witchcraft (it was long enough that all my siblings had a good chuckle when I confessed to them my epiphany, not meanly, just the way siblings do when they want to say “I told you so” or “took you long enough”). I do appreciate the guide on how to select books in a more consciously level for my further research, especially now that I’m actively practicing my craft with the idea of what I am and am doing (it was mostly subconscious ideas and habits I was doing before, things that just “made sense” to me and so I did them or thought a certain way). But I want to understand how others practice so I can better understand why they do what they do and compare it to how I experience and do things and think the way I do. Not in a way of “I’m right they are wrong” but as a way to glean the commonality and see if maybe their way might actually be a better fit for me. Also just appreciate understanding people better. Anyway this was just my thoughts. And my thanks for the video! It’s definitely appreciated!!

[@rosaruiz2082]

Great advice as always, and I'm so glad someone else besides me procrastinates by making weird noises 🤣🤣🤣

[@lavenderfox2055]

I love your eye makeup 😍✨

[@VOCATUS123]

Brilliant and prescient for our time. You are one of the best sources for this material of any online outlet that I have encountered. Tip number three is excellent advice!!!

[@wanderly9950]

Perfect timing! There was a question in the comments of your last video pertaining to #5. I am glad you covered this, as well. It comes up so very often when discussing magick with new or non practitioners. I tell my students: "There's difference between Imagination and Manifestation."

[@-_M-_]

I really appreciate the tips and tricks for Paganism and witchcraft

[@andymanning5200]

I love your bloopers. Watching them makes me feel like you're the type of person I would like to be friends with. Also, rewatch that movie as much as you want, I used to be able to recite the script to Mean Girls because I was obsessed with it as a teenager lol.

[@dawnhoward5537]

Great video with lots of helpful information. I’m so glad you kept the outtakes! Wonderfully quirky and relatable. 🥰

[@AurelioGraphics]

You are the girl!! Vetting is the last of the big starting topics I need to research!

[@janesmith1398]

Love your content. Your videos are well researched, educational, and honest. Much appreciated.

[@QuinnAnneASMR]

Okay but this ending is SUCH a mood!!🤣🤣🤣

[@williamsouthwick6117]

I recommend watching "Shadow and Bone"!

[@LunaMajokko]

I absolutely loved the ending! ❤️🥰

[@veneficak3999]

That at the end was hilarious

[@selenagarrett2605]

very helpful video.i'm new to doing spells.

[@aaronking3567]

Blessed be Lady Hearth. Love and light to thee. Hope your day is easy and fun. Merry meet, High Priestess. ✌️🧙‍♀️🌹

[@Vmtdj6848]

Way back when I read everything I could get my hands on. ( love your eye shadow)

[@AmyBlanchette0383]

I really need your eyeshadow. It's so beautiful and so are you. I am absolutely obsessed with your videos. You say a lot of what I'm thinking.

[@nelle734]

Definitely helpful! Even if a book is cheap on Amazon or anywhere else really, getting it shipped to NZ generally makes it cost twice as much at LEAST so I have to be super careful that I really get a book I won't regret. I often check goodreads or elsewhere for reviews

[@thewoman5590]

What I would really want to hear from you is your daily practise as a witch. What do you do everyday?

[@geburagaming]

Had to like on the Wonderwall sample ;) thanks for the content.

[@jonasfied01]

I like to read the books that are not recommended (Ik this is more money lost) but it’s so I can gain knowledge on why it’s not recommended. Plus I’m just a curious person.

[@brittanysteffens7239]

Great and much needed video. I think what you mentioned should be heard by everyone! Thanks!

[@carlacarreto6953]

You are the most amazing and reliable resource! Grateful for you!

[@dexaria]

Honestly most of this applies to research in general. PS I love your eyeshadow!

[@V.C.88]

Yes !! Thor Ragnarok! My favorite Thor flick.

[@saffronbisiker]

Your videos are lovely to watch. They are informative but easy to watch. Keep up the great work!

[@lisarodriguez3228]

Adorable and informative as always! 🖤🖤🖤

[@Cernunnos_83]

You are a gift, Hearth! Thank you! I love your videos and you look very beautiful. Lovely greetings from a german witch. 😊🌱🌳💚

[@indykatley10317]

.... With wings and all... 😅🤗 I looooove your style!

[@pamelasavage5157]

Thank you Hearth very much appreciated and I appreciate your thoughts and opinions and guidance.

[@Dizzy2death]

Thank you for making yourself so much more relatable!

[@sarahnoble5455]

U are absolutely amazing I now after 5 years of practicing know more about connections and energy thank u hearth ❤️

[@linseyspolidoro5122]

There’s a couple of channels that review (specifically witchcraft/pagan) books that I particularly like so when I’m looking for a book on a topic I like to see if there are any reviews on books I’m looking at/what books people recommend and _why._ Also I agree that just because a book isn’t what you are looking doesn’t mean it isn’t good. I’ve found immense value in books about specific folk witchcraft traditions and the like even though it wasn’t my particular avenue of practice. Those books often can show you where a certain modern practice is derived from originally when cross referenced so I would actually recommend reading about other practices.

[@morningmayan]

And honestly just think how many magical people are wishing for those lottery numbers!! One winner against thousands of intentional witches wishing for it - well you better be very powerful to beat them and all the unknowing magical people wishing for it too:))

[@melodymoon.288]

Videos are great as usual, bought some books a few weeks back that you recommended after i checked them out of course :-) but Hearth your outtakes at the end are funny and you are adorably bonkers, i love it. xxxx also finally visted Chalice Well last week.

[@tasvigrover172]

We want more videos about elementals and beginner techniques like energy handling related please do it ASAP!!!! Please hearth! Really great and amazing practices for beginners so easy to do even in one go !!! You got us good girl!❤️❤️>>>>>>>~~~

[@cristasullo6466]

I've Been watching your Videos and Have been learning alot Thank you

[@abigailcross624]

Loved the ending. As always, thank yoy for doing these videos, your advice and wisdom is always appreciated xx

[@raphaelpasserottichristian848]

In my case I have to work with what I find, it is extremely difficult to find viable material, much of what I found was in a bookstore at the metro station. To assess the use of what I learned in college about fonts, look at the cover and read back, if is possiblethe read the summary too. If you find strange words that compromise the text, don't buy. And directions are always good.

[@EmilysTarotandMagick]

Yesss very informative Hearth - sooooo funny stumbling on books like 'Wicca 101' by Harmony Cunningham on amazon 🤦‍♂️ 😂 I always avoid those like the plague! Xx

[@no-kt4uz]

So helpful! Thank you. Once reading up on my deities in the past I'm like oops I'm scared haha

[@jhbach151]

Love the outtakes!

[@a_wyrd_witch]

Video idea? Could you go over banishing spells/how to do them? Thank you Hearth! 😌

[@nelsonsantiago3426]

Thanks for this video. Very helpful information. I love the content on this channel.

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Great advice and content as always. You are a true teacher. Thank you!

[@stationplaza4631]

You made me sneeze as well ! Please keep your sneezing spells to yourself !

[@clairdeighan2183]

Hey HearthWitch- Love your content! I’m a beginner witch and I’ve learned quite a lot from your videos! Your reaction videos are such a pleasure! Next reaction video can you do Colleen Bsllingers “Witch for a Day”?

[@truthinlifetarot]

Thanks for another great video! This is good information to remember.

[@ozmeks86]

*swoon* she so amazing

[@irinaphoenix2169]

Thanks, Hearth!

[@cloudydreamzz]

your videos are so informational thank you so much

[@screamingopossum7809]

For those interested in The Morrígan, Lora O'Brian on KZbin is a high priestess of the Great Queen and she is a great resource when it comes to her.

[@stationplaza4631]

Nice one H.W! Thanks as always.

[@stargazer_5150]

Great video. The bloopers were so funny. Loved it.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@pamelasavage5157]

Thank you for this video!

[@stephj4295]

I love the end bloopers. X

[@oceanbubbles]

This was such an awesome video

[@FFVison]

"Stop being distracted... stop being distracted... fluffy... fluffy..." XD

[@MaggieReid97]

This is such a useful video. Thank you!

[@christinaricon2362]

Oh my goodness 😂 they end bloopers got me I'm laughing so hard! But thank you so much for this video so informative!

[@brigittelapointe99]

I love your blooper 😆adorable

[@totallyjaded1658]

Love the video, especially the end 😂😂

[@972Mockingbird]

It's so frustrating to see all the misinformation out there...especially books, etc. targeting tourists or dabblers.

[@chancecicconi4644]

Thanks for this video i need this

[@wompusslompus5424]

Eek! It's up ^u^ love your content Hearth!

[@singinglily8909]

A good example of someone making a mistake and changing the meaning of something is what a blue moon is.

[@stingrae3286]

you help me so much

[@colt9836]

Firstly, as always, make-up on *point*. Secondly, I would like to add something: If you can, seek out actual witchcraft shops. Especially if they are local. This way you know that they aren't some ghost trying to make bank.

[@AzhidaReminiec9999]

Hearth , What about university lecture Dvds on Witchcraft ? I've found that Terror of History ,Secrets of the Occult & Paganism are very good lectures ...The professors know what they're talking about Also The Witch craft Dvds from the history channel are very good Other Witchcraft authors are DJ Conway ,Edain McCoy and others are very trustworthy... Or in the biography of the author..

[@AzhidaReminiec9999]

Hearth, How about getting your ex boyfriend/ lover back with a spell ? I've seen ads for this on line When comes to a certain Culture ( Slavic in my case) I would be more inclined to look for an author who is of the same ancestral back ground as myself... because 10 times out of 10... she has done the research more in depthly than other authors who aren't Slavic & has a very good grasp on the practices of magick in that area of the world .

[@ginbrunson7692]

Thank you 😊

[@Dumbunny420]

Are Llewelyn publishers safe? I love love love their books

[@pamelasavage5157]

Most that I've found is Wicca based and that isn't what I want I want the traditional path so I was hoping you could help get me pointed in a athletic direction. Not Wicca based!

[@MarcoNegrisEye]

I got way too excited at being the one 'like' to tip this video from 999 to 1k, attention attention look at me craving attention 😂😂😂 as ever, all love and gratitude to "The Alphabet" ❤️

[@donnafinchferguson4569]

Well said!

[@Angela-1974]

Great video 👍❤️