Theodosia Corinth - The Witchs Complete Guide to Self-Care: Everyday Healing Rituals and Soothing Spellcraft for Well-Being

Everyday Healing Rituals and
Soothing Spellcraft for Well-Being

Theodosia Corinth

Witchcraft can mean a great many things to a great variety of people. Theres no one way to be a witch, and no one path to walk when you begin. Whether youre far down the road of witchcraft or just starting on your journey, this book can help you and guide you. Use its pages to help you on your path.

Your magic comes from the most powerful source you can draw oninside you. The best way to access it is to keep it close and nurture it with gentleness and care. But modern life can grind down our inspiration and creativity, exposing us to the hardest parts of our world. We are constantly downloading and scrolling, scanning and reacting, subject to a thousand inputs and very little time for processing. You likely already recognize the symptoms of this constant wear:

There are ways to inspire and invigorate your senses, bringing you back to your body and your heart. But its not always so simple to track down the source of your most worn-down moments. It can be a cumulative process that results in burnout and dampens your magic. The way forward can be full of joy and is within your grasp. With a bit of intention, you can reclaim your sparkle, inspiration, and your confidence. By tending to yourself, you tend to the source of your magic and your power, which can in turn inspire others.

Self-care has become a common word in our culture. But it is not just about bubble baths and glasses of wine; self-care is a serious practice meant to build resilience, fortify the spirit, and help us better serve one another. This book is full of exercises, spells, and practical advice to help you build your community and your witchery to better support the kind of life youd like to live.

Its a methodology that has its roots in preventative medicine used to treat and soothe the vulnerable and struggling. Later, the practice became part of the political toolbox of the civil rights movement and womens rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s. It was intended to be a means of empowerment for those who were overlooked or underserved by the systems of power around them. In the long history of witchcraft dating back to premodern times, the practices of witches craft (like herbalism) formed a similar thread of care for those who didnt have access to the resources of the wealthy and the privileged.

Your intentions are a powerful tool. You can use this book to set new intentions about the way you want to live and how you will care for yourself. Much like witches of old, the vast majority of the practices in these chapters are accessible to you no matter where you are or what kind of witchcraft you use in your practice. You can think of this book as a library of resources. The materials come from a variety of traditions, drawing on mystical tools as well as material ones.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

Take your time

You do not need to take in this whole book at once. You can work your way through the exercises at your own pace. There is no perfect moment for or route through this book, and you can take all the time you need as you learn more about what works for you.

Use what calls to you

If you find things in this book that speak to you, expand on them. If there are things in this book that do not work for you, or leave you feeling uninspired, feel free to toss them right out the window and keep only what works.

Bibliomancy

Work with your magic by trusting the universe to send you to the right page. There are multiple ways to practice this; split the spine and let the book fall open to a page, or roll a dice to choose a page number.

Work with action

If theres an exercise that calls to you, start there. Maybe youve already worked with herbs, so that feels most comfortable. Perhaps youve always wanted to start a meditation practice and breathwork is calling to you.

Cast a spell

Spellwork is most successful when performed with clarity and intention. Flip to the back of this book to skim through spells and start your self-care practice with a bit of magic. Its a good idea to start with something you already have the materials for, and see where it takes you.

Trust your intuition

Allow yourself to dive in wherever feels natural. Skip around and see what appeals to you. You can even read the book from back to front! Witchcraft is full of winding ways. Let your heart be your guide.