Laurel Hostak Jones is a dreamweaver. In a bewitching collection of stories, ritual exercises, healing recipes, and journal prompts, Jones offers guidance for peaceful sleep and lucid dreaming. The idea for “Sleep and Sorcery” is sourced from Jones’ successful podcast called “The Midnight Myth,” where she remixed tales intended to induce sleep. The author’s theater background is evident in each story's conversational and lyrical feel, which draws upon Western literature, mythology, and folklore. Self-guided exercises follow each story to enhance one’s practices of intentionality and contemplation, anchored in connection to nature. I enjoyed learning about creating a fairy garden, planning a dream altar, and homebrewing an herbal tincture. Jones harbors an inner fantasy writer, as she invites us to dream worlds inhabited by Atlanteans, unicorns, talking frogs, and half-elves. She has a wondrous ability to paint a scene and establish the aesthetics of a place. Jones is an excellent guide for making sense of symbolism and archetypes of dreams, unlocking creativity, and inducing relaxing sleep.

This book came at the right time as I have been struggling to manage my sleep schedule and needed to learn about meaningful rest. Very helpful and informative read.

Poetic descriptions of dream sequence stories based on myth and fantasy accompanied by suggestions for magick practices and rituals, including building an altar, ceremonial baths, invocations, spells, journaling.etc.