Devin Hunter - Modern Witch: Spells, Recipes, and Workings

Devin Hunter
has been initiated in several occult traditions. Hes the founder of Sacred Fires, his own spiritual tradition, and is the cofounder of the Black Rose Tradition of Witchcraft. He has been serving clients all over the world for almost two decades through his work as a professional psychic-medium and occultist and through the Mystic Dream, his store in Walnut Creek, California. Devin hosts an AV Clubfavorited podcast and publishes the magazine Modern Witch .

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Modern Witch: Spells, Rituals, and Workings 2020 by Devin Hunter.

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First e-book edition 2020

E-book ISBN: 9780738757469

Book design by Rebecca Zins

Cover design by Llewellyn Art Department

Cover photography by Ellen Lawson

Photographs and illustrations by Devin Hunter except photo on page

Universal Tarot cards reproduced by permission of Lo Scarabeo, Massimiliano Filadoro; art by Roberto De Angelis

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Names: Hunter, Devin, author.

Title: Modern witch : spells, recipes, and workings / Devin Hunter.

Description: First edition. | Woodbury : Llewellyn Worldwide. Ltd, 2020. |

Includes bibliographical references. | Summary: The color photos

throughout this book depict actual spells in progress so you can get a

better understanding of what makes magic successful, an especially

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Special Love and Dedication

This was no easy book to manifest, and it wouldnt have been possible without my acquisitions editor, Elysia. We planned this book over several years, and she fully supported my vision for it. She was my voice in the meetings, my cheerleader when the process grew laborious, and a constant companion as I tackled the mound of ideas that eventually became the finished product.

The art department at Llewellyn was pretty incredible throughout this whole process as well. I came to them with a really big idea, and they were somehow able to make it happen. I may have taken the photos and drawn a few of the elements, but the rest was up to a team of people who saw the potential in this project.

Jacki Smith, fellow author and owner of Coventry Creations, supplied all but one of the candles you see in this book. When I told her that I was about to go into production on it, she was so excited that she sent me a box of ritual candles from her factory. This is just a tiny piece of the support she has shared with me, and it really made a difference in the quality of the work. She has always been a big fan of Modern Witch, and I think it is so cool to have a part of her magic in this book.

The Modern Witch community of fans, listeners, readers, and subscribers has been my inspiration throughout this whole process, and I feel blessed to have them in my life. I never knew when I started the podcast and magazine that something so amazing would spring up around it. I love each and every one of you. Thank you for inviting me along on your path and making my work part of your own. Together we will do great things. If you would like to join us, check out .

Lastly, I want to send love to my father, Frank, who passed away during the writing of this book. I knew him in life as a supportive, kind, and mystical figure whose interest in the occult and witchcraft was a major inspiration for me early on. His death was a reminder to hold the things that matter close and to see things through to the end, no matter what happens. I love you, Pops.

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Introduction

W We all know there is magic in this universe; things happen that cannot be explained or defined in ways that satiate scientific or critical thinking. Some of us have rationalized the unexplainable and find comfort in knowing that there is an answer for everything. Others know in their gut that there is more than meets the eye and that not everything can be explained rationally. Few, however, actually take the steps to engage the unexplainable and learn on a personal level about the mysteries and power therein. Those people are often known as healers, wizards, warlocks, sorcerers, cunning men, wise women, conjurers, or by one word that seems to fit all of these different labels: witch.

Witchcraft involves the practice of moving beyond merely acknowledging the spiritual nuances that exist in the universe and becoming an active participant in their arrangement.

Witchcraft is a term that describes a diverse set of practices, beliefs, and observances that can be found throughout the world. In some places the craft is seen in the benevolent folk remedies cooked up by faith healers to cure illness, and in other places it is seen as a diabolical tool for corruption that only the most wretched partake of. No matter where you go, however, we witches have always resided on the outskirts of society. We come in all shapes and colors and from every background imaginable. We are your neighbors, your teachers, your doctors, and even the actors you see on television. You may not always see us, but we are always there with our magic.

In truth, the vast majority of witches live as societys outliers. We have been the downtrodden, the forgotten, the lost, the shamed, and the abused. It isnt that witchcraft made us this way, but it usually finds us this way. Regardless of how far we reach back through time, witchcraft has always been a tool for survival for those of us who need it. It gives us the ability to shape and mold life to our own specifications, rather than to force ourselves to acquiesce to the demands of an often cruel and unforgiving world. It is what the poor reach for to find justice, what the desperate turn to for miracles, and where outcasts find security. Witchcraft gives us the ability to live life on our own terms when the odds are stacked against us.