Leslie J. Linder - Spinstress Craft: Magick for the Independent Witch

Llewellyn Publications

Woodbury, Minnesota

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Spinstress Craft: Magick for the Independent Witch 2021 by Leslie J. Linder.

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First e-book edition 2021

E-book ISBN: 9780738765464

Book design by Samantha Peterson

Cover design by Shira Atakpu

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Linder, Leslie J. (Leslie Joan), author.

Title: Spinstress craft : magick for the independent witch / by Leslie J.

Linder.

Description: First edition. | Woodbury, MN : Llewellyn Publications, 2021.

| Includes bibliographical references. | Summary: This guide to

becoming a spinstress is a rally cry to find your true, unbridled voice

through magickal practices and modern spiritualityProvided by

publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021011582 (print) | LCCN 2021011583 (ebook) | ISBN

9780738765198 (paperback) | ISBN 9780738765464 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Magic. | Witchcraft.

Classification: LCC BF1611 .L476 2021 (print) | LCC BF1611 (ebook) | DDC

133.4/3dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021011582

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Dedication

Great thanks and love go out to the womxyn in my own life and line with a spinstress vibe. To my mother, Mary Jane Hammill Carter. To my grandmothers, Hester Calderwood Hammill and Ethel Nelson Linder. Definitely to my badass, spiritualist, table-tipping great grannie, Frances (Frankie) King Calderwood. She was doing spinstress craft way before it was cool. To Willa Cather and Charlotte Perkins Gilman for writing through the pain. To Mary Godwin Shelley, mad (scientist) respect. To my splendiferous besties Boots Garrett, Gwen Clark Goodrich, and Christina Perkins for inspiring me and helping me hold myself together. My dad, Rev. Dr. Lyle Dean Linder, gets a shoutout for raising me as a proud feminist man. To all of them and to all my readers, I conclude with, Ars longa, vita brevis. Google it.

Contents

: Stocking the Broom Closet

: Maiden: Playfulness

: Magick for Self-Esteem and Authenticity

: Beauty, Glamour, and Magick for Feeling Good

: Love, Money, and Magick to Allow for All Good Things

: Having Sex (and Not Having Sex) on Your Own Hot Terms

: Mother: Passion

: Nurturing Yourself and Others

: Activism, Environmentalism, and Loving Mother Earth

: (Witch)crafty Creativity

: Crone: Purpose

: Magickal Self-Defense

: The Spirit Realm and Arcane Wisdom

: Power, Expertise, and Leadership

Rituals, Spells, Exercises,
and Blessings

Chapter One : Stocking the Broom Closet

Chapter Two : Magick for Self-Esteem and Authenticity

Cut Out the Drama
Spell to Release Jealousy

Chapter Three : Beauty, Glamour, and Magick for Feeling Good

Chapter Four : Love, Money, and Magick to Allow for All Good Things

Chapter Five : Having Sex (and Not Having Sex) on Your Own Hot Terms

Chapter Six : Nurturing Yourself and Others

Chapter Seven : Activism, Environmentalism, and Loving Mother Earth

Chapter Eight : (Witch)crafty Creativity

Chapter Nine : Magickal Self-Defense

Chapter Ten : The Spirit Realm and Arcane Wisdom

Chapter Eleven : Power, Expertise, and Leadership

Conclusion

Disclaimer

T his book is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. The author and publisher are not offering it as medical advice. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition, readers are advised to consult or seek the services of a competent medical professional.

While best efforts have been used in preparing this book, the author and publisher make no representations or warranties of any kind. Neither the author nor the publisher shall be held liable or responsible to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages caused, or alleged to have been caused, directly or indirectly, by the information contained herein. Every situation is different, and the advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation.

References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement of any websites or other sources. Readers should be aware that the websites listed in this book may change.

In the following pages you will find recommendations for the use of certain herbs, essential oils, incense blends, and ritual items. If you are allergic to any of these items, please refrain from use. Each body reacts differently to herbs, essential oils, and other items, so results may vary person to person. Essential oils are potent; use care when handling them. Always dilute essential oils before placing them on your skin, and make sure to do a patch test on your skin before use. Perform your own research before using an essential oil. Some herbal remedies can react with prescription or over-the-counter medications in adverse ways. Please do not ingest any herbs if you arent sure you have identified them correctly. If you are on medication or have health issues, please do not ingest any herbs without first consulting a qualified practitioner.

Err on the side of caution, especially when trying something for the first time, including sex toys or yoni eggs. If you experience any discomfort, discontinue use immediately.

Preface

I nside the pages of this magickal book, you might have expected a table of contents, an introduction, and a bunch of author advisements. Sure, all that stuff is here. But first, you encounter a beautiful clearing amid magickal woods. Who knew?!