If you want to hear an in-depth interview between Cassandra and I, listen to this episode of the Heathen's Journey Podcast. I don't want to say too much about this book, because I think that if you are interested, you should absolutely just go read it.
Love spells for polyamorous babes, spells to strengthen ourselves for activism, hanky code enchantments, and anticapitalist money spells abound.
This is an incredible resource of spells and rituals that are perfect for specific issues that queer witches often deal with. The thing that I'm most excited about though? The grimoire in the back of the book. They get us thinking that we have to do things a certain way, and we get precious, and that can distract from our power.Ĭassandra and I both believe in working with what you have, now. Sometimes, the tools we use can actually detract from the magic. This also gets away from the capitalist notion that you have to buy a pre-fixed candle, or have the perfect altar setup, or any other more expensive tools. I am a huge proponent of DIY witchcraft - the first ever public witchcraft class I taught was called "DIY Witchcraft." I think that creating spells that work for us is not only essential, but it's the most effective method I've found of doing magic. I particularly appreciated Cassandra's approach to spell creation and DIY witchcraft. There is something in this book for you, no matter your level of experience. This is a perfect place to start if you are brand new to practice, and it's also a great book to read if you want to bring more queer stuff into your practice. Cassandra Snow (they/them or she/her) writes from an inclusive perspective, making no assumptions about the experience you have with witchcraft, but they also have plenty to chew on for the seasoned practitioner. "Queering Your Craft" is part introduction to witchcraft, part theory on DIY witchcraft, and part grimoire. "Queer Magic" would be more aptly titled "Queer Myth," as it is a journey around the world and deep into mythology to find queer practices and deities. Some of my favorites include "Queer Magic" by Tomás Prower and the essay collection "Becoming Dangerous." However, neither of those books is a good way to start practicing witchcraft. There have been many books published recently about queer witchcraft, and I will always read them. Apologies for the photo quality! I'm working out some lighting kinks
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