The section for crystal healing includes topics on how to get started, incorporating crystals into your personal and sacred spaces, and combining crystals with positive affirmations as well as exercises for including crystals in meditation. The exercises are simple and yet so effective for helping to open the senses to working with crystal energies. Again, this is an often overlooked topic in some books and an overly complicated one in others. I appreciate Leavy's deft touch at balancing between information, effectiveness, and ease.  Spirituality - Energy Healing - Crystals  I receiv ..read more

 I received a digital advanced reader copy from the publisher via Netgalley . All opinions are my own.  reading about the moon women, or ancient goddesses, associated with each moon sign. Also included with the goddess information is sections about animals sacred to that goddess, how to set up an altar, and both full and new moon rituals. Activities and   is a great resource for anyone interested in astrology, lunar goddesses, and working with moon energy. It certainly has found a home on my bookshelf.  , shows you how to honor the primal feminine powers—intuition, emo ..read more

 I received a digital advanced reader copy from the publisher via Netgalley . All opinions are my own. is certainly a good resource for anyone who is just starting. However, I would caution such a person to not jump blindly into spell work. Bartlett does take time in the introductory pages of the book to very briefly cover the history of spells and magic use, magical tools and tips, and to be sure the chosen spells or rituals are being performed for the correct reasons. While I appreciate that Bartlett covers the Threefold Law (again, As for the actual spells and rituals contained in the ..read more

Spirituality - Spirit Animals - Shamanism  I received a digital advanced reader copy from the publisher via Netgalley . All opinions are my own. The Beginner's Guide to Spirit Animals The book ends with how to integrate spirit animals into daily life. Again, samples interpretations are provided as well as suggestions for deepening our connection with our animal guides.  is a perfect fit for anyone looking to discover their animal guide or wishes to deepen their connection with already established guides.  provides an overview of animal guides and includes interactive exercises t ..read more

 I received a digital advanced reader copy from the publisher via Netgalley . All opinions are my own.  The best way to describe J.R. Mascaro's Mascaro does an admirable job of organizing his research and procedures for contacting eidolons. Some of his phrasing can be a repetitive and writing tends toward the overly flowery at times but overall, the information is unique and presented in an easy to follow manner. While Mascaro states he has not (as yet) encountered a malevolent eidolon, anyone seeking to make contact with possible spiritual beings should exercise the proper protectio ..read more

 I received a digital advanced reader copy from the publisher via Netgalley . All opinions are my own.  I've reviewed several astrology books in the past couple of months, and Are you spontaneous and impulsive, or do you like to look before you leap? Are you constantly full to the brim with big ideas, or do you prefer to tackle your goals and dreams one at a time? Learning about your astrological sign can help you find out what energizes and challenges you, how you relate to different signs, and how to get to know not only yourself but also your friends and family better.    ..read more

 I received a digital advanced reader copy from the publisher via Netgalley . All opinions are my own. will unlock the secret of your birth date and guide you along your true life path, teaching you a karmic lesson and opening the door to your destiny. Each birthday includes a profound quote with special meaning for those born on that day, as well as a list of famous people who share the birthday and space to add significant people in the your own life who have that birthday. This engaging and interactive guide will prove enjoyable, informative, and useful as you navigate your relationshi ..read more

 I received a digital advanced reader copy from the publisher via Netgalley . All opinions are my own.  Rebecca Beattie introduces the Wheel of the Year by delving into its history, which is surprisingly recent as it was created by a merging of ideas originally conceived by Ross Nichols (Father of Modern Druidry) and Gerald Gardner (Father of Modern Witchcraft) in the 1950s and 1960s. Since then, the wheel has gained wide acceptance in pagan communities and even in the larger mundane world as a way to mark the seasons.  Each Sabbat is given its own chapter: Midwinter/Yule, Imbol ..read more

 I received a digital advanced reader copy from the publisher via Netgalley . All opinions are my own. The Little Book of the Occult Most of the topics in this book are covered in the span of one or two pages. Again, this is not a book that's meant to be an exhaustive resource. It's meant to be more a means to pique the curiosity. Could Carvel perhaps spend a little more time on certain topics? Yes, absolutely. Does Carvel include every topic related to the occult? No, definitely not. Does Carvel at least cover the basics? Meh, I leave that up to the reader to decide.  is a very basi ..read more