Protection Spells for New Witches by Jess Carlson

 
Protection Spells for New Witches by Jess Carlson

My Rating: ★★★★

I received a copy from Callisto Media, Rockridge Press through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

If you’ve been wanting to start protection spell work but were never sure where to start, this is the book for you! Inside, you will find everything from how to do protection spells for yourself to how to do protection spells for others if they wish. There’s also a variety of ways to do that and the spells cover water, amulets, candle spells, and more.

The opening of the book is pretty good and covers the basics everyone new to spell work should know, such as practicing ethically, how to ground and center yourself, and how to cleanse a space or object. One of the things covered that I really like is that the author gives many alternatives to using white sage due to its cultural appropriation as well as how it is now also an endangered plant. There are eight other alternatives listed as well as some tips on where to look for the ingredients listed throughout the book.

Overall, the spells are pretty straightforward and not overwhelming for anyone new to spell work. While the book is aimed at people just starting out with practicing their own spells, it’s also a great book for more seasoned folks to have on hand. It also makes sure readers know that they should be realistic in their expectations since magic doesn’t work the way it does on a fictional level. It doesn’t make the spells any less powerful, but caution should always be exercised with and without protection spells.