This is the first book I have read from this author and it was quite enjoyable.

in The Witch's Book of Mysteries the author hopes to deepen your Witch Power and further develop your relationships with familiars, guides, spirits, and gods. The Witch's Book of Mysteries invites you to embark on a pivotal journey designed to help break you free of the illusory cultural energies that hold you back from true magical vitality. It contains spells and rituals drawn from the author's own book of shadows.

A bible of sorts this is one to treasure.

For someone interested in magic, this was a very interesting read. A lot of Wicca magick doesn't always resonate with me but I enjoyed the way that Hunter dug into the deeper elements of witchcraft. This isn't just about the how, this book is also about the why and about investigating the what. The mysteries in the title mean that this book is at a more advanced level that I usually read at, digging into more complex work and tradition. While some of the reading revolves around Hunter's own work on the Sacred Fires, there is also plenty of valuable reading for those not interested in that specific path. Parts of Hunter's book do feel a little dry and so it may be a difficult read for some.

Advanced Immanent Mysteries

As someone who has studied the occult arts for decades, I found this book to be a fresh and fascinating look at more advanced topics in witchcraft that is thoroughly grounded in the author's spiritual knowledge and practice. It is certainly clear that the author has studied occultism, shamanism, and other metaphysical subjects in great depth and has put what he’s learned into practice. The first part of the book looks to increase your knowledge and skills of certain witchy practices. My favorite topics were quintessence and dreaming. There are actually some very interesting bits of knowledge and skill here, some of which I haven't seen in other places. The second part helps you understand how to use these skills that you've learned. What strikes me most strongly about this book is that it looks at more of the transcendent nature of witchcraft and its ability to touch the Divine rather than the immanent. So many books and traditions focus on simply the immanent, which is okay, but I always have felt like that approach missed at least half of what a spiritual belief system can offer. This book redresses that imbalance to an extent—not that the author has the responsibility to make up for the other authors out there! This book is certainly not for the beginner, as these are for the most part more advanced skills and practices. Highly recommended, though, for anyone who considers themselves to be at least a mid-level practitioner or beyond.

The Witch's Book of Mysteries is a must have full of information to deepen and develop ones magical power and connections with spirit guides and the gods. There are many meditations, spells, and rituals contained within. The author even includes information from his own book of shadows. Highly recommended!

I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I read a lot of books of occult and witchcraft. I wanted to read one by another authors opinions. I wanted to use it with my journaling journey. That is why I like the meditations and exercises. I had try these for more them just a couple of days. It takes a little while for them to work and it is makes me feel good. I like that there were quotes from other in the community.

This book was certainly different to others I've read in this genre. Interesting and some may find it a great asset.

Devin Hunter writes just so well, I know I need the other two books.
He told us we needed them, and even so I went along and read this one first, but even so, even knowing just the basic, you can't help but be transfixed on what he's telling you, on understanding what he's saying, even in the most basic level.

A Book I think that is very much needed for those trying to learn a bit more, and a read that I'll for sure re-do once I understand a bit more and have read the two before!

This is a mid to advanced level [depending on what you have learned and from who] book on witchcraft, if you feel that you aren't there [HONESTLY] go back and learn then read this. Highly recommend with the add note maybe read his other books and Penczaks first. Devons group is an offshoot of the Reclaiming group and Feri magic. I like the idea of the activism as I have always been down for the betterment and understanding of society and creating a society encompassing societies to make a whole that is viable to coexist with the earth and it's creatures. I hope this group can continue to legitimately work on expanding that from the inside out in a progressive and just way. I like the way Devon presents his ideas, ethics and knowledge as they are nurturing, worthy and beneficial to growth of individuals and healing not just for the individual but outward into society and nature. The exercises are easy and work. I have made it a point of trying to get people involved in earth based religions [as I myself have been] for decades with the thought if they let go of their over sheathes of incorporated greed, self interest and stupidity that are the base of some organized religions and back into their particular native beliefs they would actually work to take care of the earth, animals, flora, fauna: all nature on the earth and honor and fight for it If people would learn to protect the sacred and the caregivers of the earth and become the same. We wouldn't be facing mass extinctions needless suffering, death and chaos that surrounds us if more people had legitimately picked up a real torch instead of blingy sparklers that die out. However, still you see the bases or reasons people have tried to manipulate spirituality an energy for their own negative ends be it greed, ego or to cover for supposed friends of individuals in their group thus further warping the threads woven for a harmony within self and surroundings. Thus is this something touched on depth in this incredible mid level witch book. Devon has been able to hit on [like an iron mallet] and expand a lot of needed base philosophies, structure, beliefs meditations, actions and rituals as well as added more insight and discoveries in this publication that is meant to be a keeper and shared with others. It's something I will end up buying after I get the one before it and actually make it a point of continuing to go through the exercises and rituals in it. Which brings me to the first earth shattering revelation in it [seriously] I have bought and read metaphysical books from very early age and been around spirituality and magic all my life but even though plowing through hundreds to a thousand books have rarely [or at least not half the time] actually digested and practised the rituals inside of them to fully get into what the author was presenting [which in many cases probably was a good thing]. Always it is yeah, I know what he/she/they are saying and I will get back to this [& never do]. You can look at the dumpster fires around you to see how spirituality has been twisted for self or profit in grasping ways. Once again, recommend!

The Witch’s Book of Mysteries is one of the best books I’ve read on the craft, This is the conclusion of the author's "Witch Power" trilogy. If you are looking to expand your knowledge or are new this is the book for you.
No matter what your path this is the book to take your education to the next level. If your a inherited Witch or have a new personal practice and are open to learning I highly recommend this book as part of your ongoing education.

There are exercises which require you to pay attention , lessons on the universe and its relation to magic. This will help you expand on your Grimoire . The language is presented in a approachable way and is understandable. If you want to take your practice to the next level I highly recommend this book.

Thank you to Net Galley and to the publisher for the opportunity. My opinion is my own. You will want to immediately order this book in non digital form in order to make notes and utilize all the reference materials.

Very interesting book with lots of food for thought. The author’s perspective gives me cause to reflect. Thank you for this sharing this interesting information with the world.

4.5
Incredibly useful and filled with both theory and practice. I'm not giving it 5 stars because the last 4-5 chapters were hard to follow, but they were appealing nontheless. Will re read in the future for sure!

I'm in two minds about this book.
On one side I think there're interesting ideas and there's food for thought on the other side I had some problems with the style of writing.
I assume my doubts are due to fact that this is an ARC and the final book will be easier to read.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Devin Hunter leads us down an ancient path. I found him talking about things that have come to me in meditation, things I've never read about in other books on witchcraft. He is truly tuned in and is a fine teacher for those looking to continue on this path, whether they are at the beginning, middle, or end.

This was just okay for me. It had good parts but it did not wow me. I overall was not impressed with the information provided in this pagan/witchcraft book.

This is The First book I read in non-fiction genre in a VERY long Time... and I'm totally disappointed in that book.
I tried reading it, but after a few lines, I was losing my interest in it.
I give 2 stars for the effort that was committed by the author

A breath of fresh air for those of us who have had enough of the witchcraft 101 books that seem to have flooded the market in the last few years, this book is a deeper look at, and exploration of the craft. As someone who has been interested in the topic since the 90s, I found this book to be a beautifully challenging and though provoking presentation to some things I hadnt really considered before, Highly recommeded to all those interested in stepping up their witchcraft game.

I felt like this book was more for an advanced practice. I lost interest in it due to the fact that I don't think I'm to the level of this book.

The book itself isn't poorly written or anything. I just think it has a specific following and I didn't quite fit into it. My current work place does not own any of the author's other work so I"m not sure our patrons would be the correct audience for it.

I do feel however that this book would be great for the author's followers or those who are a more advanced practitioner.

I'm giving this book 4 stars because I think overall that's what it deserves. It has great information for it's proper audience. I do think that they buyer should be aware of the book's level before purchasing it though.

I really loved this book. It explains so many things. For witches of all ages and experiences. From the hereditary witches who have practiced for many years to the new witches just learning.. It has so many facts and how to find your own way and beliefs. The author doesn't say that you have to follow everything that he believes but gives guidelines so you can make your own choices. The author tells a story is of what happened to him in a church. I too, had something happen to me in a church. There was an old minister whom I had never met who walked up to me and told me that I the most beautiful aura he had ever seen, bright red and so beautiful that it sparkled. Surprising because I had never heard the word. Had to go home and look it up. So strange things do happen at church. I am a witch whose gifts have been passed down for generations, but I will be using this book as well. You can never have too much info. This book definitely belongs on every witches bookshelf. It has so much info that you will want to re-read it and use it for a resource. I received this book from Net Galley and Llewellyn Publishing. I voluntarily read this book.

I loved absolutely everything about this book. (Seriously, I might as well just buy every single thing that this publisher sells.) As someone who is new to this path, I have found myself overwhelmed with all of the information out there; and some of the info contradicts itself! (Google is not always your friend.) The Witch's Book of Mysteries was an answer to all of my questions and worries concerning some of the more witchy things that I have been pursuing. So very informative, and so wonderfully written. A definite recommend!

The forward of The Witch’s Book of Mysteries, written by Jason Miller, jumps right into what the reader can expect from The Witch’s Book of Mysteries by Devin Hunter.

… “What is a Witch? It’s a tricky label. For some people witchcraft is a religion. If you worship the old Gods and follow a religion like Wicca, then for those people your are a Witch. Other People focus on the craft part of witchcraft and consider use of folk magic as the defining characteristics of a Witch. If you know the magical properties of herbs, the words of spells and the use of oils and candles and stones, then you are a Witch.”….

And, as Jason aptly states, the definition of what a Witch has all of the overlays of modern society and traditional practices rolled into one.

This is the third book by Devin in a systematic approach to introducing the experienced student to the practices of witchcraft and honing their skills into becoming a Witch. The first of the books, The Witch’s Book of Power, explored all that comprises the journey of developing your power and knowing when and how to tap into it for a sustainable and effective practice.

The Second book, The Witch’s Book of Spirits furthered developed the power of the burgeoning Witch in accessing the world of spirits, mediumship and all that is of what Devin calls the Familiar Craft. And, as promised in this third book, The Witch’s Book of Mysteries coalesces all that has preceded and the reader begins the practice of working with those of the Sacred Fires, the Grigori, and the expansion of the practitioners powers to becoming one with all of the worlds.

This is not a book for the beginner and demands of the reader a working-not theoretical-knowledge of witchcraft and all that goes into claiming the title of Witch. The book is divided into two parts and each builds upon the other in knowledge and practical application. Many of the concepts presented are not your traditional craft practices. Instead, they are a refining and adaption of concepts that include some techniques and teachings that would have been designated as disciplines for other paths.

Much like Christopher Orapello and Tara Maguire’s book Besom, Stang & Sword (read the review of this book in our February Issue), these are concepts of the Modern Witch drawing on the best of the old and propelling the seeker into a new form of witchcraft that makes use more cosmic principals.

One of the best examples of what this new craft encompasses is the definition and explanation of the a familiar concept, the Witch’s Sabbat. As Devin points out, this term has come to be associate with the eight festivals of the Witch’s Wheel of the Year. These being tied to celebrations of specific times of the year, deities and experiences largely pulled together and used as such associations by those of scholarly works and not necessarily of the craft themselves. Just this idea makes so much sense if you consider that those we considered to be practicing witch’s hundreds of years ago would not necessarily have set aside valuable time and resources to celebrate in the ways we do today. Even the Deities that may have been associated with such rites would have been culturally based.

We learn in this book that the Sabbat is an experience that occurs in deep trance or while sleeping and requires the Witch have command over his/her magical form that has the power and ability to move in its pure form of power onto the plane of the Sabbat. This requires the development of lucid dreaming, psychic awareness. and as Devin states regarding the goal…”isn’t necessarily to leave the body and travel to a different dimension, but rather to travel through the inner realms of the mind and the paths of the psyche to get to a different dimension”….I found this a telling perspective that emphasizes the reality that being a Witch is really hard work that demands knowing yourself and a very mature attitude towards stepping into your power.

Part Two of “Mysteries” focuses on taking the Witch beyond their scope of power and realms of working and issues the call to reaching beyond what is believed of the limitation of form and reach out to those Spirits and guardians responsible for creation-particularly ours-itself. These entities move well beyond the archetypal and anthropomorphic energies of specific Deities, pantheons and the traditional Gods/Goddesses. The Witch must thoroughly know who they are in all of their power and rise to stand as co-creators with those lesser known (and worked with) beings who are of support.

The bibliography and recommended reading at the end of the book exemplifies the care and thought that went into this book and, more importantly supports Devin’s encouragement to learn as much as you can about as much as you can to truly be informed in your own practice.

The Witch’s Book of Mysteries is a valuable resource to the advanced practitioner regardless of the form your witchcraft may take. In fact, whether you consider yourself a witch or not, the information and way in which it has been compiled is well worth reading. This is the craft that will move into the next generation of and with that statement, you will hopefully see the durability and strength of a power that is organically a creative and universal energy.

To hear more from Devin about his practices, Tradition and more:

The Modern Witch Podcast

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Author: Robin Fennelly of PaganPages.org