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Witchcraft, Plain and Simple A No-Nonsense Path to Magic: A No-Nonsense Path to Magic
Paperback
Series: Foundations of Witchcraft
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 6 2026
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Think witchcraft is all about ancient spells, rare herbs, and memorizing phases of the moon? Think again.
Welcome to a magic that's already in your hands. Forget the fancy props and mysterious jargon. This is a down-to-earth, no-nonsense guide for the curious, the skeptical, and anyone who's ever felt a spark of what if... while stirring their morning coffee.
Witchcraft, Plain and Simple cuts through the fluff and gets straight to the practical power you already hold. Written in the straight-talking, often hilarious voice of Hazel S. Ashworth, this book is your field manual for crafting a real magical practice that fits into a real, busy life.
Inside, you'll discover how to:
Turn your own mind into your most powerful magical tool (and why skepticism is your secret weapon).
Master the foundational skills of energy work-Grounding, Centering, and Shielding-so you're never an anxiety balloon again.
Build effective spells with what's already in your kitchen, using a simple, flexible recipe anyone can follow.
Read the subtle signs and omens in your everyday world, from chattering crows to that dying basil plant on your windowsill.
Craft personal magic for real-world problems like stress, lack of focus, difficult people, and creative blocks.
Create digital boundaries, tech-charge your devices, and navigate online spirituality without the overwhelm.
Build a living, breathing practice that evolves with you-without rules, guilt, or expensive gear.
This isn't about escaping reality. It's about engaging with it more powerfully, playfully, and intentionally. Whether you're a complete beginner or feeling stalled in a pre-packaged path, this book will help you strip away the mystery and tap into a magic that is authentically, unmistakably yours.
Your path to practical magic starts here. No cloak required.
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