Basic Witches

<b>A magical lifestyle guide for everything from powering up a stylish crystal to banishing terrible Tinder dates</b><br><br>Want to feel terrifyingly beautiful? Wear the right color of eye shadow to project otherworldly glamour. Need to exorcise a toxic friendship? Repeat the proper incantation and make it disappear. Want to increase your energy? Whip up a tasty herbal “potion” to rev up your stamina. DIY projects, rituals, and spells—along with fun historical sidebars—summon the best trends of the modern witchy lifestyle and the time-trusted traditions of the hell-raising women of the past. With humor, heart, and a hip sensibility, Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman dispense witchy wisdom for the curious, the cynical, and anyone who could use a magical boost.<br><br>Selected Table of Contents:<br><br><b>CHAPTER 1 - Self-Initiation: An Induction into Basic Witchery</b><br>What We Mean by “Witchcraft”<br>Our Favorite Pop Culture Witches<br><br><b>CHAPTER 2 - Glamours: The Power to Change How You Look</b><br>How to Clothe Yourself in Literal Darkness<br>The Dark Magic of Unfeminine Haircuts<br>A Spell for Self-Care<br><br><b>CHAPTER 3 - Healing: The Power to Care for Yourself</b><br>A Spell to Make Peace with Your Body<br>Magical Exercise<br>A Ritual for a Relaxing Netflix Binge<br><br><b>CHAPTER 4 - Summoning: The Power to Care for Others (and Have Them Care for You)</b><br>The Transformative Power of Vulnerability<br>A Collaborative Ritual to Deepen Friendship<br><br><b>CHAPTER 5 - Enchantment: The Power to Make Choices about Love and Sex</b><br>Conjuring Your Perfect Mate<br>The Magic Circle of Consent<br>A Spell for Talking about Sex<br><br><b>CHAPTER 6 - Banishment: The Power to Avoid What Brings You Down</b><br>Expelling Social Toxicity<br>The Different Types of Personal Demons<br>A Spell to Counter Impostor Syndrome<br><br><b>CHAPTER 7 - Divination: The Power to Decide Your Destiny</b><br>A Spell to Name Your Heart’s Desire<br>How to Read Tea Leaves