The Little Book for Modern Witches

Simple Tips, Crafts and Spells for Practising Modern Magick

By Astrid Carvel

Curious about witchcraft but not sure where to start?

The Little Book for Modern Witches by Astrid Carvel is a compact and approachable introduction to modern magick, bringing together magical history, practical advice, simple crafts and spells in one beautifully illustrated little book.

Whether you're completely new to witchcraft or looking for a handy reference to dip into, this guide offers an accessible way to begin exploring your own magical practice.

What's inside?

The book introduces a variety of witchcraft topics, including:

🔮 The history of witchcraft and its significance today
🧙‍♀️ The fundamentals of modern witchcraft
👜 The essentials of a witch's magical toolkit
ᚱ How to make and work with runes
🪄 Making your own wand
💎 Creating a crystal pendant
🕯️ The basics of spellcasting
❤️ Spells for love
🌿 Spells for health and wellbeing
✨ Magic for happiness and positivity
🛡️ Protection spells
💰 Magic for prosperity and opportunity
🌙 Simple ways to incorporate magick into everyday life

The book combines practical information with hands-on projects, so you're not simply reading about witchcraft — you're encouraged to start creating and practising.

A beginner-friendly introduction to witchcraft

For someone just starting out, witchcraft can sometimes seem like an enormous subject. There are herbs, crystals, candles, Tarot, runes, moon phases, gods and goddesses, magical tools, rituals and countless different traditions to explore.

The Little Book for Modern Witches keeps things approachable.

It introduces the fundamentals of spellcasting and magical practice without requiring the reader to already have an extensive collection of tools or knowledge.

The book also includes practical crafts, such as making runes, wands and crystal pendants, giving beginners a chance to create some of their own magical tools.

Spells for everyday intentions

The spellwork covers some of the intentions people commonly turn to magic for, including love, good health, happiness, protection and prosperity.

This makes the book easy to dip into when you're looking for a little magical inspiration, while also providing a foundation for developing your own practice.

About Astrid Carvel

Astrid Carvel is an author whose books focus on accessible approaches to witchcraft, magic, crystals, manifestation and spiritual practices.

Her other titles include The Little Book of Spells, The Baby Witch's Journal, The Little Book for Crystal Lovers and How to Read the Universe.

Her writing tends to take a practical, modern approach, making traditional magical ideas approachable for readers who are beginning their journey.

Who is this book best for?

The Little Book for Modern Witches is particularly suited to:

🧙‍♀️ Beginner witches
🌙 Anyone curious about modern witchcraft
✨ People wanting to try simple spells
🔮 Anyone building their first magical toolkit
ᚱ Those interested in learning about runes
💎 Crystal lovers wanting to make their own magical tools
🪄 Anyone interested in simple witchcraft crafts
🕯️ Readers wanting an introduction to spellcasting
🎁 A small and affordable gift for a new witch
📚 Anyone wanting a compact introduction to modern magick

Its small size also makes it a nice little gift or starter book for someone who is curious about witchcraft but may feel overwhelmed by larger, more specialised books.

Publisher & Book Details

Author: Astrid Carvel
Title: The Little Book for Modern Witches: Simple Tips, Crafts and Spells for Practising Modern Magick
Publisher: Summersdale Publishers
Imprint: Summersdale
Publication date: 10 August 2023
ISBN-13: 9781800079298
ISBN-10: 180007929X
Format: Hardback
Pages: 128
Dimensions: 150 × 110 × 16 mm
Weight: Approximately 200g
Language: English