The Little Book of Witchcraft

An Introduction to Magick and White Witchcraft

By Judith Hurrell

Curious about witchcraft but don't know where to begin?

The Little Book of Witchcraft by Judith Hurrell is a compact and accessible introduction to magick, Wicca and modern witchcraft, offering practical ideas for anyone wanting to explore their own magical path.

From the history of witchcraft and the basics of spellwork to working with herbs, flowers, crystals and incense, this little book brings together a variety of subjects to help beginners start building their knowledge and confidence.

What's inside?

The book explores:

🧙‍♀️ The history of witchcraft
🌙 The basics of Wicca
✨ Modern witchcraft and magick
🕯️ The fundamentals of spellwork
🌿 Herbs and their magical properties
🌸 Flowers and seeds
💎 Crystals and natural ingredients
🔥 Incense and its uses
🌍 Working with the natural world
🌙 Working with the Earth's natural rhythms
🧪 Creating magical potions
✨ Spells for love, happiness and success
🕯️ Rituals and enchantments
🔮 Developing your own magical abilities

The book also looks at how modern witches combine traditional magical practices with contemporary life, making it an approachable introduction for anyone interested in bringing witchcraft into their everyday routine.

A beginner's guide to witchcraft

Rather than focusing on one particular tradition, The Little Book of Witchcraft provides an overview of some of the building blocks of a magical practice.

Readers can discover the history behind witchcraft and Wicca before moving into more practical subjects such as spellwork, rituals and working with natural ingredients.

For someone completely new to witchcraft, this makes it a useful starting point before deciding which areas of magic they would like to explore in greater depth.

Working with nature

Nature plays an important role throughout the book.

Hurrell introduces readers to the magical properties traditionally associated with herbs, flowers, seeds, crystals and incense, as well as encouraging a connection with the natural rhythms of the Earth.

This makes the book particularly appealing to anyone who feels drawn towards nature-based or earth-centred magical practice.

Spells, potions and rituals

The practical side of the book introduces the reader to spells, potions and rituals for a range of intentions, including love, happiness and success.

The emphasis is on giving beginners a foundation from which they can begin experimenting with their own practice, rather than requiring a large collection of specialist equipment.

About Judith Hurrell

Judith Hurrell is a freelance writer based in Buckinghamshire, UK, with a particular interest in folklore, nature and witchcraft.

Her fascination with witchcraft began when she was young, and her love of the natural world is reflected in her writing. Outside of writing, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and dogs.

Who is this book best for?

The Little Book of Witchcraft is particularly suited to:

🧙‍♀️ Beginner witches
🌙 Anyone curious about Wicca
✨ People wanting an introduction to magick
🌿 Those interested in natural magic
🌸 Anyone wanting to learn about magical herbs and flowers
💎 Crystal lovers exploring witchcraft
🕯️ Anyone wanting to learn the basics of spellwork
🧪 People interested in magical potions
🌍 Anyone wanting to bring more nature into their practice
📚 Readers wanting a broad introduction before specialising
🎁 A lovely little gift for someone beginning their witchcraft journey

It's especially useful for someone who keeps thinking "I'd like to try witchcraft, but I don't know where to start."

Publisher & Book Details

Author: Judith Hurrell
Title: The Little Book of Witchcraft: An Introduction to Magick and White Witchcraft
Publisher: Summersdale
Parent company: Octopus Publishing Group
Publication date: 8 September 2022
ISBN-13: 9781800074071
ISBN-10: 1800074077
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Dimensions: approximately 148 × 105 mm
Weight: approximately 200–300g
Language: English