The Dabbler’s Guide to Witchcraft: Seeking an Intentional Magical Path

Product Description

Challenge your assumptions about witchcraft, Paganism, and spiritual seeking and learn how to craft your own magical path with this timely and entertaining exploration of what it means to practice witchcraft from the host of the Inciting A Riot podcast.

If you’ve ever wanted to burn your ex’s old stuff in a trash can while drinking wine with your friends and reading tarot cards under the light of the full moon, you already know that magic is an essential part of our human existence. But what is magic, anyway? And are witches real? Where do I start if I want to build a deeper, more personal magical practice? (I mean…can I just make sh*t up?)

Perfect for anyone who has wanted to get a little witchy but not known where to start,
The Dabbler’
s Guide to Witchcraft provides everything you need to discover more about modern witchcraft while forging your own magical path in a responsible and informed way. Fire Lyte takes us on a thoughtful, compulsively readable, and provocative journey, addressing topics such as:
-Pop culture and witchcraft
-The intersection of science and spirituality
-Gatekeeping and inclusivity in the magical community
-“Good” vs “bad” magic (spoiler alert: there’s no such thing!)
-Why a coffee pot or Dutch oven is just as effective as a cauldron

He also provides eleven spell canvasses, perfect for beginners and practicing witches alike to expand their spell-casting repertoire.

Whether you’re just starting on your spiritual journey or recent events have inspired you to reexamine your current magical path, this humorous, practical, and insightful book provides a roadmap for anyone curious about enriching their practice.

Review

“I love this book!
The Dabbler’s Guide is a fantastic introduction for folks new to the world of witchcraft as it is right now. There are many missteps one can make when first entering the witchy/Pagan world. Without a friend to guide you, there’s just no reason why you would know about many of them. If you’re in search of a spooky, scary, edgier-than-thou grimoire, this isn’t it. If you are looking for a sharp, funny, and engaging friend to walk you through some first steps while you decide if you want to dive in or only get your toes wet in the ways of the witch, let Fire Lyte be your guide. Did I mention I love this book?” 
—Aidan Wachter, author of Six Ways: Approaches & Entries for Practical Magic and
Weaving Fate: Hypersigils, Changing the Past & Telling True Lies

“If you’ve ever thought about practicing witchcraft but weren’t sure where to begin, 
The Dabbler’s Guide to Witchcraft serves up the tea. From discussions of privilege and cultural appropriation to political activism and gatekeeping in the magical community, Fire Lyte says the quiet parts out loud—the parts of modern witchcraft that can be uncomfortable, painful, awkward, and messy. But equally important, he also shares, with tongue-in-cheek humor, the rich benefits, joys, and empowerment that come with living a magical life. 
The Dabbler’s Guide offers a beginner’s foundation for spiritual exploration, while laying out the expectation that practitioners—whether new or veterans—are going to have to actually do the work if they want to enjoy success. Fire Lyte explains the mechanics of magic so those new to the craft can build their own eclectic traditions, offers tips on being a contributing member of the magical community, and recommends ways to critically evaluate one’s own personal gnosis. The spells are rooted in the use of natural objects, the five senses, and simple correspondences, and are designed in a way that’s both friendly and accessible. For any dabbler—or a longtime practitioner who wants to get back to basics—Fire Lyte’s
 Dabbler’s Guide to Witchcraft offers a real and refreshing look at modern magic.”
—Patti Wigington, Author of Herb Magic, Witchcraft for Healing, and Badass Ancestors

“Chock-full of practical advice and insightful guidance,
The Dabbler’s Guide to Witchcr