Member Reviews
Love that this book is a year and a day, which is the traditional time of your initial study. This book is meant to be read every day, to bring a bit of magic to each day. There are great activities, recipes, and interesting facts on different days. It is easily understandable by a novice but is also a great day book for an expert.
I loved that this book has a few paragraphs of information and a "try this" at the bottom of each page. Each page is related to each day in the calendar year (and includes leap year day, Feb 29). Some of the dates correspond to the first day of an astology period, birthstones, or sabbats, while others are more general or focus on gratitude. At the end of the book there is a list of selections the author has chosen for additional reading if you're interested and there is an index in the back as well if you are looking for something specific. It is a nice thing to ready each day as you get ready in the morning
Out this October by Deborah Blake. A Year and A Day of Everyday Witchcraft is an eclectic selection of daily witchy tips that would make a great gift for those new to Witchcraft or those who want to learn about Witchcraft. This is a really easy to follow book that is meant to be read daily though one can not help but want to read ahead. I found this was an interesting read, someday's had really interesting facts, others recipes, ideas and things to think about. This one would also make a great holiday gift.
Don't let Deborah Blake fool you! She has a great book here that transcends the title. This day to day guide gives insight into how to live a focused and productive life.
Day one, focus on intent. Define what you want in real terms, write it down, say it, own it. Day two, create a focus board. Put up pictures of what you want. Create the visual reminder of your goals, say it, own it. Day four, create a "Book of Light", journal your intentions, say it, own it. Does any of this sound familiar? It is living a purposeful life and it doesn't matter what title it falls under. This is a great guide for mindful living that adds some fun and spice by including folk lore, myths and stories of goddesses tied to activities each day that help you to become more mindful and reflective. A great calendar a day book for finding and maintaining intention in your life!
Whether you believe in witchcraft or not, this is a beautiful book which can help bring a little positivity into your life. It's easy to be proactive with positive thinking when there's someone telling you exactly how to do it!
You cannot read this book once then put it down and be done with it. This is more like a calendar. There are small and easy tasks to do each day of the year. There are small tasks from simple thinking tasks to easy doing tasks. You can actually start this book on the day you read it or save it for Jan. 1 and follow the book all year long.
Today is June 26. Todays task is to make a paper boat. Write your wishes or if there is something you want to unload, write it on the boat. Then take the boat to a lake or other water if you have one near. put a couple of small lightweight gifts on your boat like flowers and let it carry your wishes away. If you have things you want to get rid of, put the boat on the water and burn it.
See simple. This is an awesome book whether you believe in Witchcraft or not. These simple tasks are great for anyone.
Be in control of the Nature and Your Wiccan self for a year and a day!
As usual, Deborah Blake did not disappoint. I found myself wanting to do the or for activities of days at a time. Each was explained in Deborah's easy, relatable voice, and the "try this"options were fine and easy. I'm looking forward to getting this in print so I can use it daily until it is well worn and full of my scribbles.