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Divine Feminine Gnosis, by Lee Irwin

Divine Feminine Gnosis: The Lesser and Greater Mysteries of Sophia, by Lee Irwin
Inner Traditions, 979-8888502532, 304 pages, December 2025

Within Lee Irwin’s Divine Feminine Gnosis: The Lesser and Greater Mysteries of Sophia is a challenge many books discussing esoteric topics face: the author must diligently walk the fine line between coherently communicating their ideas, experiences, and sentiments within the limits of language, with one hand, and gesturing toward the veiled dance of the deeper Mystery with the other. And the attempt to thread this needle in order to present the reader with a tapestry of divine feminine–i.e. Sophianic–wisdom is an even greater challenge due to the diversity of expression that such wisdom can take, as Irwin himself acknowledges.

The book is divided into two main sections: the Lesser and Greater Mysteries, which correspond to Praxis (practice, lived-experience, development of feminine values) and Sophiana (the hidden esoteric realities that ground and unify the expressions of feminine gnosis in one’s lived experience). While the latter half is certainly more abstract and metaphysical, it covers familiar Gnostic territory: Divine Union, the World Soul, Aeons, Rebirth, and how they connect to the lived-expressions of Sophia through the Body, Soul, and Mind as discussed in the first half.

At the outset, Irwin himself suggests that attempting to read the book in a typically “masculine” way: e.g. looking for precise, logical argumentation meant to arrive at a determinate conclusion, is not fitting for the content of the feminine gnosis. Throughout the text, Irwin takes great care to distinguish how the potentially limitless expression of Sophia–the divine source of this embodied, intuitive, and creative feminine type of knowing–differs from the masculine patterns that have dominated the religious and social institutions of our inherited past.

In a sense, because Sophianic knowing explicitly does not seek a final, closed formulation of beliefs, theory, or way of being-in-the-world, it seems difficult to provide any concrete examples of how divine feminine wisdom manifests in the world. Instead, Irwin relies upon the masculine/feminine contrast–using the distinction of what feminine gnosis is not like–along with repeated cycles of key descriptors to illuminate the topic.

Although Irwin’s presentation of the Lesser Mysteries is meant to reveal how feminine gnosis shows up in the world of our experience, this is especially where illustrating particular instances of feminine wisdom and/or practices that may open one to the grace of Sophia would be helpful for the reader. In lieu of this, Irwin presents iterations of generalized descriptions and “guiding principles” that often lack means toward practical application.

For example, Irwin writes, “The grounded praxis is simply to be loving and compassionate, to express care and concern that is heart-centered, in the most direct and genuine sense,”1 and “In post-traditional spirituality, what matters most is direct personal insights and how those insights contribute to a better, more mature world.”2 As a reader, I was left wondering: How do I become simply loving and compassionate? What is insight? How do we recognize and/or cultivate this capacity?

Irwin gestures at some practices which may help foster insight, such as meditation, soul-based education, creative projects, and dreamwork–indeed, Irwin’s only concrete example of a praxis is a simple, three-step process for dream analysis. Although the accumulation and refining of insight is one of the most frequent ways Irwin describes the ingress of Sophianic wisdom to lived-experience, this term does not even warrant a mention in the Index. Nor is insight differentiated from intuition, another key capacity for receiving Sophia’s gifts.

In the end, feminine gnosis comes down to some special way of knowing. Such knowledge is not based in abstract, rationalistic doctrines or privileged states of consciousness bequeathed by an (often patriarchal) authority or tradition. It is a “secret knowledge” (a common Gnostic trope) in the sense that it cannot be codified into language, emerging uniquely for each individual, and aimed toward the formulation and realization of certain qualities within both the individual, society, and Cosmos. E.g. inclusive equality of all beings and ways of life (people, animals, plants, minerals, angels, the deceased, etc.), mediated by mature loving relationships and guiding principles that foster universal well-being and the creative actualization of possibility awaiting exploration beyond the horizon of previous experience.

Despite the reservations I felt about Irwin’s style/structure, Divine Feminine Gnosis began to resonate on a deeper level over time, marinating with more exposure to the potentially inexhaustible ways Sophia weaves within the Mystery of Being. I urge readers who may be highly-analytic (myself included) to consider Irwin’s early guidance in how to read his book in the Preface and Opening (xi – 12). Personally, I found that pulling back and softening my focus on the text (even taking a break!) made reading flow far better, and without the feeling I was missing/losing content. 

I also found some of Irwin’s characterizations of “masculine” religions, wisdom traditions, etc. to be more abrasive, dichotomizing, and dismissive than necessary (not the most inclusive, holistic, respectful attitude, in my opinion). However, this emphasized that the revitalization of feminine Wisdom in our world cannot happen without disrupting the excesses of masculine patterns of thinking-being that grip us at individual and collective scales. For readers who may be more comfortable in these more masculine patterns (scientific, rationalistic, etc.), I found Irwin’s perspective resonated with contemporary cognitive science: e.g. McGilchrist’s argument that our brain’s left hemisphere (analytic, control-oriented) is playing the role of “master” rather than playing the emissary of the (holistic, relational) right hemisphere.

Irwin’s work was inspiring as it was illuminating, inviting a courageous openness to adopt a new perspective. Without this openness, I may not have persisted to the end of the book–and would’ve missed one of the most deeply resonant expressions:

“The incarnate world is the center of creation, not some lower level, but the very heart and soul of becoming as embodied life seeks to maximize our deepest potentials. We need physical life to actually reach maturity; we need the challenges and limitations as a means within which we can form and develop new structures and patterns of becoming.”3

Apothecary for the Afflicted, by Dr. Melissa Kim Corter and Stephanie Wicker-Campbell

Apothecary for the Afflicted: Shadow Work for Invisible Wounds, by Dr. Melissa Kim Corter with illustrations by Stephanie Wicker-Campbell
Muse Oracle Press, 1763586952, 200 pages, November 2025

Shadow work is a core yet often misunderstood part of the spiritual journey. It asks us to turn toward the parts of ourselves we’ve been taught to hide: the fears, desires, wounds, and contradictions that live beneath our curated identities. Rather than something to be conquered or purified away, the shadow is a repository of truth. When approached with curiosity and compassion, it becomes a source of power, creativity, and self-knowledge. To engage in shadow work is to move beyond spiritual bypassing and into an honest relationship with the full spectrum of who you are.

Apothecary for the Afflicted: Shadow Work for Invisible Wounds by Dr. Melissia Kim Corter with illustrations by Stephanie Wicker-Campbell is an engaging read to explore the shadow within. Rooted in Jungian psychology, Dr. Corter has created a guide for readers to learn about shadow work and then confront and heal their own psychological wounds that are unconscious, repressed, or difficult to articulate. She blends depth psychology, archetypal energies of fairy tales, and thoughtful writing prompts to lead readers through eight motifs while delving into the underworld of psyche.

The chapters are structured in a way that moves readers through learning about the type of situations that often lead to an aspect of oneself being shadowed, reading a fairy tale that highlights the aspect of shadow, and presenting reflective questions at the end. Dr. Corter lays out the underpinning psychology in a way that makes it accessible to readers, acknowledging things like coping strategies, trauma responses, Jungian terms like “projection,” while also considering a broader viewpoint of shamanism, anthropology, and somatic techniques as well.

“We cannot transmute what we are not willing to witness. Nightmares, resistance, and the body all point to the buried consciousness, darkness as a form of invisible light. We are suppressing by intentionally stifling unmet needs and unfelt feelings. The shadow contains these suppressed aspects until they are dealt with.”4

Shadow work is tough. Not only can it be mentally, emotionally, psychically, and spiritually draining, it also isn’t always easy to find an access point into our own internal darkness; we’re keeping it neatly tucked away and buried for a reason! However, Dr. Corter’s approach brings readers right to the threshold and then holds their hands as they take a brave step into the liminal space of their psyche. She’s done a wonderful job of synthesizing information about the shadow to give readers the background needed to understand the shadow work process, while also crafting a creative way for readers to engage with the material presented.

One thing I really enjoy about the book is how Dr. Corter blends her professional background in both depth psychology and as Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator. The names of the chapters (“Dismemebred”, “Poisoned”, “Decomposed”) reminded me of the reality of the physical aspects of death we often tend to look away from, just like it’s common to turn away from the darkness of the shadow. Thinking about how Dr. Corter has the courage to go into violent, tragic scenes somehow gave me the courage to face my own darkness, gruesome as that might be!

I also love the layout and illustrations done by Wicker-Campbell. The material can definitely get a bit heavy, bringing up past memories or fears held deep within, but the little skulls, candles, cobwebs and spiders throughout remind me that I’m wading into a realm of death in order to become more fully alive. The illustrations help ground abstract psychological work are an invitation to slow down, digest, and sit with complex emotional material. Additionally, the fairy tales being white text on a darker page helps me to switch my mindset when reading, making me more receptive to the story.

At the beginning of the book, Dr. Corter suggests creating a darkness journal to record your unfiltered, uncensored thoughts and feelings. While I journal a lot, specifically having a space for this writing feels like the invitation I needed to give more attention to what’s really going on within my psyche. And for those who aren’t ready to start their own darkness journal, there is plenty of space for journaling within the book itself in the section of writing prompts.

I was really moved by the “Numb: She Who Is Frozen”, which I happened to read in the midst of a blizzard (an apt reflection in nature). Sure, I would admit I’m not the most emotional person, but I often blame that on my Aquarian nature. But reading this chapter awoke a deeper part of me that realized it has been stuck in time, encased in ice, and unwilling to connect with others for fear of rejection. Dr. Corter’s identification of how this pattern often shows up, “these individuals are incredibly strong outwardly, yet the continued failed needs never being met and expressions never being honored wears them down, and they collapse within themselves”5 helped me to recognize these shadow traits.

The fairy tale for this section is Sleepy Beauty, and I resonated with Dr. Corter’s explanation for how this story is a reflection of the deeper wounding that occurs when we go numb, or put certain puts of ourselves to sleep for too long. After years of feeling silence was protecting me, I realized it was mostly a defense from acknowledging a deeper hurt. Dr. Corter’s words were a potent reminder of the need to speak out and honestly address where I’ve been hiding my true needs and feelings:

“Silence can be a form of numbness, a paralysis of the voice, the expression, and our authentic nature. The shadow of the things we could not, cannot, or refuse to express. Whether through force or choice, the restriction of the authentic voice is liberated as we reclaim what was silent or silenced.”6

This is definitely a book one can come back to time and again, as the form our shadow takes changes and there’s unexpected initiations that life presents sometimes that require having a tool kit to wade into the murkier parts of our inner world. I’m looking forward to exploring each chapter’s fairy tale more in-depth too, noticing ways they act as a mirror for the psyche to work with the shadow in a symbolic way and my reactions to the characters that disturb, enchant, or feel uncomfortably familiar, hinting at the part of myself seeking recognition.

Overall, Apothecary for the Afflicted for those looking for an entry point into shadow work. Dr. Corter’s background in Jungian psychology is a very grounding approach to a sensitive subject. Her approach invites creative, experiential engagement with the shadow rather than an analytical or clinical self-help methodology.  This grounded guide encourages deep, symbolic exploration of unconscious wounds and transformative self-reflection, serving as a meaningful companion for those ready to engage with inner darkness and reclaim hidden parts of the psyche.

I highly recommend this book to those drawn to Jungian psychology and symbolic interpretation of fairy tales, those pursuing deep psychological and emotional introspection, and those who are looking to excavate their psyche to discover more of their authentic nature. This book is sure to begin to uncover readers’ hidden beliefs, unmet needs, and buried strengths, in which reclaiming lost or fragmented parts of the self becomes not only possible, but transformative.

The Rosicrucian Counterculture, by Ronnie Pontiac

The Rosicrucian Counterculture: The Origins and Influence of the Invisible Society, by Ronnie Pontiac
Inner Tradition, 979-8888500354, 240 pages, December 2025

It’s tough to overstate the influence Rosicrucianism had on Western occultism, yet it’s hard to pinpoint the origins of the spiritual movement . Emerging in the early 17th-century, Rosicrucianism offered an integrative vision that fused Hermetic philosophy, alchemical symbolism, Christian mysticism, and natural science into a single spiritual worldview, reframing magic as a process of inner transformation rather than external power. At a time when alchemy was at its heights, the first Rosicrucian manuscripts emphasized spiritual alchemy, a transmutation of the soul rather than the production of gold.

Through its emphasis on moral refinement, symbolic initiation, and the myth of an invisible brotherhood working for humanity’s spiritual renewal, Rosicrucianism provided a conceptual template that later informed Freemasonry, the Golden Dawn, Theosophy, and modern psychological approaches to magic. Even where its historical structures remain elusive, its philosophical imprint endures, shaping Western occultism’s enduring focus on self-initiation, ethical responsibility, and the Great Work as an inward, regenerative path.

But just what was happening at the time when the first Rosicrucianism texts emerged? And who is responsible for writing them? Was there ever truly such an order? Ronnie Pontiac takes on these mystical mysteries in The Rosicrucian Counterculture: The Origins and Influence of the Invisible Society, sharing historical context in which these original Rosicucian manuscripts were published and tracing the influence of Rosicrucianism from the 17th century to modern era.

Approaching this topic as a storyteller, Pontiac delves right into the drama of the Early Modern Period. He looks at the esoteric culture around Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II and his court, including Tycho Brahe and Johannese Kepler. Visitors, such as John Dee and Rabbi Loew, added to the discourse too, amid many other contributing figures to a significant period in history.

Next, Pontiac moves into the reign of Frederick V of Palatinate and Queen Elizabeth (Elizabeth Stuart of King James I of England), including the efforts to make Frederick the first Protestant Holy Roman Emperor, triggering the Thirty Years’ War. Though their story is one of Protestant resilience, it also highlights how mystical and reformist ideas intertwined with European politics. From their wedding, featuring alchemical symbols and celebrated Shakespeare plays to their incredible gardens and intellectual court, Pontiac goes into great detail surrounding the atmosphere of this time.

Other notable chapters include one about Robert Fludd, who wrote Tractatus apologeticus integritatem Societatis de Rosea Cruce (Treatist to defend the integrity of the Society of the Rosy Cross), and the aftermath of Frederick and Elizabeth’s rule, leading to the rise of their son Prince Rupert of Rhine.

There’s a lot of historical background here. Despite taking AP European history in high school, I will admit I was OFTEN having to look up family charts, paintings of the people, and maps. Until I read this book I hadn’t even known Bohemia existed (kind of embarrassing but it’s the truth), nor did I realize the level of the contention between the Protestant and Catholics during this time. As an American, it was quite eye-opening to explore the past of Europe in this depth. Another thing I learned? That Prince Rupert of the Rhine, son of King Frederick and Queen Elizabeth, had such a significant role in the slave trade as the founder, principal investor, and the first governor of the Royal African Company.

Though Pontiac doesn’t position himself as an academic historian, he nevertheless provides an impressively dense and illuminating historical framework that significantly deepened my understanding of the cultural, political, and religious conditions out of which Rosicrucianism emerged. For anyone interested in Western occultism, this context is genuinely valuable. Understanding how the esoteric movement developed alongside dynastic power struggles, religious persecution, and early scientific inquiry makes Rosicrucianism feel less like an abstract mystery and more like a living response to its moment in history.

That said, there were moments when the sheer weight of historical detail caused me to lose the plot. Sometimes the narrative veered so deeply into political history that I momentarily forgot I was reading a book about Rosicrucianism at all. Additionally, the structure can also feel somewhat nonlinear, with jumps across time periods and re-emergence of previously mentioned people (whom I definitely didn’t remember amidst the details), which occasionally made it difficult to maintain a clear perspective. While this factual density will likely delight readers with a strong appetite for early modern European history, it can challenge those approaching the text primarily from an occult or esoteric perspective, requiring patience to continually reorient and reconnect the historical material back to Rosicrucianism itself.

This said, I’m very glad to have learned about the origins of Rosicrucianism in this depth, even if there’s no definitive answer amid much speculation. The chapter “Three Little Books”, which focuses on Fama Fraternitatis, Confessio Fraternitatis, and The Chymical Wedding, gives a great overview of the zeitgeist of when these books were published. It’s one thing to look back on them from the perspective of hoping to receive the mystical insights of Rosicrucianism, it’s a whole other to contextualize their origins within the time period they emerged.

What struck me the most is how the true identity of the writer(s) of these books has remained secret for hundreds of years. There’s still debate about if the secret society even really existed. If anything, I now see that “Rosicrucianism became a popular hustle”7 with people claiming to be part of the mystical society to enhance their reputation, swindle others, or lend prestige to other evolving esoteric movements.

All in all, Pontiac is doing important work by bringing rigor, clarity, and historical grounding to occult subjects that are too easily romanticized or obscured by mystique. His willingness to explore uncertainty strengthens the study of Western occultism, reminding readers that esoteric traditions do not emerge in a vacuum. This book is part of a three-book series, including American Metaphysical Religion and The Magic of the Orphic Hymns, co-authored with Tamra Lucid, all of which reflect a consistent commitment to illuminating the philosophical, cultural, and historical roots of esoteric thought. Rather than offering tidy revelations, Pontiac invites readers into a more mature engagement with occult history, valuing context, discernment, and intellectual honesty as much as mystery itself. The Rosicrucian Counterculture is a wonderful resource for those seeking to better understand the historical underpinnings of this long-lasting esoteric movement.

Financial Sorcery, by Jason Miller

Financial Sorcery: Magical Strategies to Create Real and Lasting Wealth, by Jason Miller
Weiser Books, 1578639034, 256 pages, December 2025

Jason Miller’s Financial Sorcery: Magical Strategies to Create Real and Lasting Wealth (2012) completely shifted how I approached money when I read it in 2019. Among all the chatter about prosperity magic and abundance, this book got straight to the heart of things, combining practical, mundane financial advice with magical expertise. I saw results quickly. I credit the information in this original book as the starting point of my financial journey of paying off debts, building a buffer of savings, gaining new clients, and increasing hourly rate.

When I heard there is a revised and updated version coming out, Financial Sorcery: Magical Strategies to Create Real and Lasting Wealth (2025), I could not wait to delve in! For those new to Miller, his magical experience spans 35 years. Within this time he’s written six books, including well-known Protection and Reversal Magick. He currently teaches courses and classes online, such as Strategic Sorcery, Level Up, and The Sorcery of Hekate. I highly recommend checking out his website and joining his email list, as he sometimes does community magical ventures free of charge that I’ve always benefited (practically and experientially) from participating in.

One thing to note about Financial Sorcery is that Miller doesn’t teach magic as a way to escape the reality of our material world. A good portion of this book is pragmatic advice. This said, Miller also discusses the metaphysics of money too, making for an interesting opportunity to reflect on what money is and the way you relate to it. Readers get a well-rounded education in sensible strategies for navigating the market and magical underpinnings that help to support their financial foundation.

Chapter topics vary from mundane to magical with ease. To begin, Miller grounds this reading experience by encouraging readers to acknowledge perspective. Topics like rich vs. wealth and what financial magic can and cannot do are explored. Miller highlights why sometimes things don’t work, especially when relying on the lottery or emergency magic. In the next chapter, he explores the spirit of money, noting what money does and does not like. Then it’s onto a discussion of the four stages of financial circumstances most people find themselves in. These first chapters definitely set the stage for understanding your own financial situation and attitudes and behaviours you have in regard to money.

From here, the more magical aspects are covered. Miller shares core skills (meditation, breath, maintaining an altar) and dedicates a whole chapter on working with spirits, planetary powers, and deities. I personally loved that he focuses a whole chapter on Jupiter, as I’m in the midst of my Jupiter return and intentionally working more in-depth. This chapter features over a dozen sigils for a variety of purposes that are big and bold, making it easy to copy them onto a piece of paper or other material for ritual use.

Whole chapters are dedicated to getting rid of debt, managing money, finding a job, getting a promotion, entrepreneurial magic, emergency magic, and passive income. Many of these chapters include step-by-step guidance for fostering the results you wish to see, and not all of the steps are magical. From writing a simple thank-you card after a job interview to knowing when it’s time to fold an entrepreneurial venture, Miller provides grounded, meaningful advice.

There’s three appendices at the back of the book: “Meta Glyphs”, featuring glyphs for binding, distributing, manifesting, and a seal of power for a glyph table, “A Rite of Juno Moneta”, and “Helios for Solar Success”.

Miller has a way of keeping readers engaged in the content. He speaks candidly with the reader, often sharing his own experience, and never undermines the reader’s intellect. Rather than over-explaining or spoon-feeding conclusions, Miller trusts readers to connect the dots, absorb the guidance, and engage actively with the text; he writes with the assumption readers are capable. This respect for the audience creates a more rewarding experience that feels like a conversation between equals, never condescending and never reductive. While reading, Miller makes me feel like I’m in the driver’s seat, even as he pours all his wisdom into my mind via the text.

As mentioned before, this book is an updated edition of Miller’s previously published work. How does this compare to the first printing? Pretty much every chapter has new additional commentary at the end of the chapter. Honestly, it’s not too much more information–Miller sticks to tried and true financial acumen for the most part–but it does take into account modern financial trends, such as cryptocurrency, and adds more examples for greater clarity and depth.

Early on in the book, Miller writes “I am not saying it’s how things should work. I’m saying it’s how things do work.”8 For those seeking for a praxis that is soundly situated within the reality of the material world, Financial Sorcery is a fantastic resource.

Moving through the book is part financial therapy (an honest, grounding process of taking stock of your current beliefs and circumstances) and part magical enhancement, where intention, symbolism, and ritual are used to expand what feels possible. It asks you to tend both the practical roots and the energetic currents at the same time, so change happens not just in spreadsheets or plans, but in the way you feel when you claim abundance. The result is a recalibration where money becomes less fraught, more conscious, and quietly enchanted.

To me, the book remains as relevant and motivating as it was when I read it nearly seven years ago. The additional commentary is a real bonus and makes it well worth re-reading and including in my book collection. And for first time readers, this is the kind of book you read knowing it’s going to change you in the best way, rearranging how you think about money, power, and possibility while you’re busy enjoying the ride. Pick it up when you’re ready for things to shift, because once you do, life has a funny way of responding. That’s magic for you, right?

Tarot in Other Words, edited by Cassandra Snow

Tarot in Other Words: An Essential Anthology by Leading Queer Tarot Writers, edited by Cassandra Snow
Weiser Books, 1578638445, 208 pages, May 2025

As a professional tarot card reader and teacher, writer, and theatre maker, Cassandra Snow is well versed in the art of creating. In this book, Tarot in Other Words, Snow has pulled together well-known queer Tarot writers with a view to showcasing their unique perspectives on tarot through essays. 

The introduction is robust, with many pages devoted to Snow talking about the hows and whys of matching tarot with queerness and providing historical links between the two. She explains, saying:

“This isn’t a history book, but I do want to bring some lesser discussed history and trivia to the table that ties queerness and tarot. One of the biggest reasons I think of tarot and queerness together is this: for a lot of cultures, such as the Romani and other oppressed groups forced into nomadic lifestyles, fortune-telling using cards and other tools was and is to this day survival work… We take it up for survival, and to feel as free as we can while we earn money to survive.”9

Snow’s dedication to showcasing queer writers in the realm of tarot is both timely and necessary, as queer voices in any context are currently undergoing a type of censorship. I’m not going to delve into my personal feelings on that topic specifically as it has no place here, but one could take my writing a review about queer voices as a hint as to where my allegiance falls. 

The anthology separates essays into two sections: in part one, we read writings about “Finding Ourselves in the Tarot” and in the second part, the writings are focused on “Finding the Tarot in Ourselves”. Snow says that she found the essays received “…fell into one of two camps: personal storytelling that highlights the powerful ways tarot can move through and transform us, and instructional materials highlighting techniques and opportunities for you to look at tarot in new and inclusive ways… Even that attempt at classification and noticing the overlap plays with the theme of fluidity, being, and what we owe to each other that are so important in both queer and radical theory.”10

Nothing excites me more in the realm of tarot than learning how others use the cards and interpret them. Of the dozens of books I have on the subject, there are a few that I consistently reach for. Snow’s book, with this amazing collection of insights and personal experiences with the cards, has been added to that short list. “The High Priestess as Black Femme Memory” by Junauda Petrus is a beautifully sensual piece devoted to the High Priestess, one of my favorite cards, and after reading it, I don’t think I will look at that card the same way. *fans self*

There are spells, card spreads, recipes, and meditation prompts. There is an in-depth how-to on building altars and suggestions on what could be included on that altar. There is an essay by Maria Minnis that links lichens with tarot, specifically the suit of Cups, and uses the symbiotic nature of lichen as a focus to illustrate how everything is connected. This book is an absolute feast for the soul and opens the cards up to new ways of thinking and viewing ourselves, no matter who/what we identify as. I have never felt so seen as I was reading this book.

I love the variety of voices in this collection, and the different ways they approach the cards. The idea of reciprocity within the craft of reading tarot is something I haven’t seen discussed so thoroughly before. The essay “Queering the Numbers” by Meg Jones Wall is one of my favorites as she tackles the heteronormative system of numbers as applied to tarot. In this essay, Jones Wall takes the reader through the usual numerology meanings and expands on them, inviting the reader to look deeper and challenge the typical meanings of the numbers. This was definitely one of the more jarring parts of this book, as I realized I was still subscribing to the traditional numerological concepts as it refers to the minor arcana. This essay gave me an opportunity to explore what information I already possessed was still relevant for me as a reader in this context, while making space for new interpretations and meanings.

Whether you identify as queer or not, if you read tarot, pick up Tarot in Other Words. There is literally something for everyone in this collection of essays and the different viewpoints illustrated within make this a fascinating read.

Charm Casting, by Tina Hardt

Charm Casting: Divining with Trinkets, Trifles, Baubles, and Bits, by Tina Hardt
Weiser Books, 1578638720, 208 pages, November 2025

Charm Casting: Divining with Trinkets, Trifles, Baubles, and Bits by Tina Hardt is a great start to anyone’s charm casting journey. This form of divination is so much fun and it brings a lot of whimsy to your craft! If this sounds up your alley then this is the book for you, my dear friend!

This book was a very fun read. Hardt encourages developing your intuition through play, encouraging creative spiritual exploration. She teaches not only how to build your charm kit but also how to apply the wisdom of the reading to different areas of life. All throughout, I enjoyed the prompts, charts, and checklists. (I always love books that allow you to write in.)

Hardt really opened my eyes to the possibilities of what else I could be adding into my charm casting bag. She encourages readers to personalize their charm set by selecting objects that resonate uniquely with you She also gives very thoughtful tips, such as not adding glass items to your charm casting kit. I made this mistake with a small glass cat charm I had, and it ended up getting chipped in the process of my readings. We live and learn! But having Hardt’s warning prior would have been beneficial.

This said, the information covered will come in handy for beginners and for those who are way past the beginner stage of charm casting. You may find yourself reading and going “Why didn’t I think of that?!” because I sure was! This book is a very quick read too. It dives right in with all of the useful information you need to build up and read your kit, coming up with meanings, what charms you should add, how to store them, where to find these charms, how to read them and so on. I was very impressed with the knowledge Hardt has packed into this book.

I also found myself learning about other items that can be used for charm casting, such as Go stones. I wasn’t familiar with what those were until I read this book. But apparently the black and white pieces that make excellent yes and no charms! Hardt gives many great ideas for themed kits too, ranging from people, to themes (ex. love), and to even sports. All of the ideas for different themed kits really got my creative juices flowing on creating some different sets for myself. Currently, I only have two basic sets I use but the ideas given to me opened up a world of possibilities.

Another interesting concept presented by Hardt is to let the pieces you’re bonding with to “perform” for you. I have struggled to connect with some of my charms, but hard reminds readers, “You’re the director.”11 This helped me get clarity on some of my more elusive charms that I’ve been trying to understand their meaning for sometime. Letting them perform really helped me understand them more.

Overall, Charm Casting is a fun and engaging read. It helped me understand a lot more about charm casting, with Hardt going in depth and providing a lot of helpful advice and information. She has done a great job encouraging readers to trust their intuition and build their own personal relationship with their charms. Beginner or not, if you’re a charm caster you’ll appreciate Charm Casting, especially if you’re ready to jump in and practice right away as a hands-on approach is best suited for this book.

The Modern Fortune-Teller’s Field Guide, by Tom Benjamin

The Modern Fortune-Teller’s Field Guide, by Tom Benjamin
Crossed Crow Books, 9781964537450, 306 pages, October 2025

The Modern Fortune-Teller’s Field Guide by Tom Benjamin is a comprehensive manual designed for both aspiring and seasoned fortune tellers. Blending traditional wisdom with contemporary practices, the book aims to equip readers with the tools, techniques, and ethical considerations necessary for navigating the world of divination today.

Tom Benjamin has more than twenty years of experience as a tarot reader and teacher. From his popular YouTube channel (TheFoolsJournal) to his online workshops, Benjamin loves to share his tarot knowledge. He has written two workbooks for tarot students: Tarot on Earth and Your Tarot Toolkit. Learn more about Benjamin on his website.

The guide is thoughtfully organized, beginning with a brief history of fortune telling and its cultural significance. Benjamin then discusses fortune telling today and how it has changed over time. Step-by-step instructions, sample readings, and troubleshooting guidance make the book accessible to novices, while deeper insights and advanced techniques will appeal to experienced practitioners.

Benjamin explains that this is not a “how to book”, but rather a book about himself as a fortune teller or tarot reader. He shares his own experiences and teaches us about reading tarot along the way. His classes are based on this same type of strategy. He says that there are lots of basic tarot classes online and he doesn’t want to compete with those. 

The book is set up as a field guide and even looks like an old tome that has been weathered and used over time. The font he uses for headlines is like an old newspaper linotype and each chapter starts with a page printed in white type on black. I enjoy these black pages for each chapter, because it makes it easy to find chapters!  However, the white type is set in a serif typeface that is a little light and hard to read on the black background.

I was drawn to this book because of the reference to fortune telling and I decided to jump right in. The chapter called “Kill Your Darlings” really captured my interest.  In this section, Benjamin discusses ideas and beliefs you may hold dear about reading cards.  He dissects them and invites the reader to ponder these questions:

“What are things you fundamentally hold to be true about divination? What would happen if you change them — even just for an experiment. You might find it alarming, but you also might find it freeing…. What things do you have to have for your readings to be successful? A certain crystal? A particular cloth or incense blend? What would happen if you changed it up or tried not using your usual thing at all?”12

In the chapter “Seeing like a Fortune Teller”, Benjamin talks about how he “started his YouTube channel by doing readings for fictional and historical figures.”13 What a great and novel approach! He then invites the reader to grab a tarot deck and play solitaire with the deck for 5 minutes. Then read the cards in front of you when the timer goes off.  Again, what a wonderful exercise!

The chapter entitled “Learn Me Something” is a great treatise on learning in general and how we can all be more like little kids by being totally open to new information and new tools and techniques. To demonstrate, he takes a deck of playing cards, makes up an entirely new spread and shares his take on numbers and suits. At the end of the chapter, he has the audacity to say that “you are capable of doing the same thing!”14

Benjamin also includes a chapter on putting your own thoughts together for workshops, including how to create it, how to share your own wisdom, and how to use visual aids. He shares a basic outline for a four-part class that is structurally sound and looks interesting.

The chapter on advice is priceless. He talks about taking on the problems of the people for whom we read and offering “advice,” even when most people aren’t going to listen or act on it.  As Benjamin says: 

“A lot of times, people just want to vent. They don’t need a list of instructions; They want to be heard. Giving unwanted advice is a sure way to cause moderate to severe rage among our friends. Again, I know because I’ve done it. A lot.”15

He ends the book with his chapter “How I Read”, and he saved the best for last! Rather than giving keywords and brief card descriptions, he provides lots of information about the history of each Major Arcana card, some myths about the card and its symbolism, and his own interpretations or feelings about each card. Benjamin then discusses the Minor Arcana suits and the meanings for numbers. He sums up how he works with the Minor Arcana:

“It’s worth knowing the primary tool I work with is its element and number. Everything else (artwork, keywords, impulse) comes after I consider the element and the number. This isn’t right or wrong, good or bad; It’s just how I do it.”16

The writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making complex concepts approachable for beginners. The book emphasizes the importance of ethical practice, personal boundaries, and adapting ancient arts for contemporary audiences. I love the sample spreads and footnotes he adds to some chapters. This guide acknowledges diverse cultural traditions and encourages respect for different backgrounds and belief systems. Benjamin adds a section for further reading and reference at the back of the book, as well. 

Overall, The Modern Fortune Teller’s Field Guide is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the art of divination with tarot cards. Its blend of historical context, practical guidance, and modern sensibilities makes it a valuable addition to any reader’s library. Whether you’re just starting out or seeking to refine your craft, this book offers thoughtful instruction and inspiration for your journey.

I plan to keep this book on hand for classes I teach as well as recommending it to new students for their own personal library. The information Benjamin shares is like the culmination of an afternoon spent at a coffee shop, going over his life story, getting a reading and making a new friend.

Magical Ever After, by Erica Rose

Magical Ever After: Manifesting Your Fairy-Tale Romance with Angels, Mermaids & Faeries, by Erica Rose
Muse Oracle Press, 1763586944, 200 pages, November 2025

It’s a love story, baby just say yes! Except.. Sometimes it’s a real struggle, right? For those who have wished for a bit of help from a fairy god mother, Erica Rose is here to teach you how to connect with not only fairies, but angels and mermaids too. Her new book Magical Ever After: Manifesting Your Fairy-Tale Romance with Angels, Mermaids & Faeries invites you to be the author of your own love story with a bit of magically-inspired assistance from these guides in matters of the heart.

“Manifesting love is not about using magic to force someone to fall in love with you. It’s about you, yourself, adjusting the energy you are projecting in order to match the energy of whoever out there would be your perfect partner. It’s about getting into alignment with the type of love you deserve and desire.”17

As soon as I held this beautifully bound, pink hardcover book in my hands, I could feel the soft and gentle allure of romance and magic within the pages. Beginning with “Once Upon a Time” and ending with “Your Happily Ever After”, Rose has written a potent guide for healing your own wounds, forgiving the past, and really cultivating self-love. She teaches how falling in love with yourself first creates a magnetism that brings in the love you desire. And along the way, there’s mystical helpers to aid in this process of transformative inner work.

Magically Ever After begins with an introduction to the spirits readers will be working with: angels, including Guardian angels and Archangels too, and the elementals, mermaids and fairies. Calling on these spirits gives the interpersonal and manifestation work that will be done a very mystical feeling, inviting readers to move beyond their real life concerns and frustrations to tap into a more spiritually-attuned frame of mind when calling love into their life. Rose shares meditations for readers to connect with each of these guides, opening the doorway for readers to strengthen their connection to them before setting off on this journey of love.

First, Rose teaches how to become more aware of one’s love mindset. From the media we consume to blocks around the possibility of ever finding a loving relationship, she shares ways for readers to reflect on their romantic views and shift them into a more positive mindset. Though dating can be draining, her tips bring an uplifting, hopeful perspective that encourages readers to learn from their experiences, readjust, and remain open to all possibilities.

The next topic Rose delves into is self-love. By working with the mermaids, fairies, and angels, readers have the opportunity to spruce up their self-image, tend to their inner needs with care, and honor the path they alone walk. Rose consistently reminds readers their story is unique, and there’s no reason to get caught up in an artificial sense of timing or comparison to others.

The inner empowerment developed in the self-love section gives readers the courage they need for the next part of the process. Rose’s next topic is releasing the past. To me, this felt a bit like the shadow work section, where readers are guided to look into past lives and generational influences, along with healing their own heartbreak to cleanse the slate for their romantic lives. Too often we want to move forward with a new path, but the past has not been fully honored, healed, and released. Rose provides plenty of divine tools for readers to let go of what’s been to make room for what they truly desire.

The final section is all about living a life of love. After getting in the right mindset, cultivating self-love, and releasing the past, the focus turns tapping into the love all around and manifesting dream romance. Rose shares different visualization techniques to bring this reality to life.

“Continually find ways to romanticize your life. Pretend you’re the main character in a fantasy romance novel and be swept up in the idea that you already have the love of your life. If you can constantly convince yourself, your energy will radiate with love and the Universe will match that frequency.”18

One thing I like about this book is that all throughout Rose is sharing her own story of finding true love. Knowing that she went through this process herself provides a feeling of comradery. She’s sharing all of this wisdom from personal insight and actually doing the work; she GETS it. This makes the whole book incredibly authentic. Even the most rationally-minded readers will be able to benefit from Rose’s guidance on how to find love, regardless of if they’re comfortable working with the spiritual entities, because the content is sound advice overall.

While the content might seem whimsical, Rose actually presents a very healthy and grounded approach to manifesting romance. She doesn’t ignore the inner work, offering superficial tips for finding “the one”, rather she teaches readers how to go deep into their own past in order to create a foundation of self-love in their life. From this place of healing and self-acceptance, readers then send their energy outward to find a partner who is in alignment with this state of self-love. This beautiful, Venusian journey is one anyone can undertake. While Rose offers introductions to helping spiritual guides, sharing meditations and exercises to strengthen the connection, readers still have agency over which entities they feel called to work with; there’s lots of room for freedom and personal choice in how Rose presents the material.

It’s not presented as “manifest love fast” but rather “heal your heart and align deeply for long term happiness”. Rose encourages questioning social truisms (not being married by 25 doesn’t make you a spinster!), deeply exploring one’s feelings (you WILL need to do some honest soul searching!), and finding the positive within the journey (yes, that terrible date taught  you something about what you actually are looking for!). And all throughout, Rose sprinkles in a happy dose of magic, affirmations, and rituals to keep readers inspired and optimistic about their romantic journey.

Here are some of my favorite meditations, rituals, and practices shared by Rose to help readers uncover blocks in their love life, heal, and align their mindset to attract everlasting love:

ㅤ♡ Candle Spell for Passionate Love
ㅤ ♡Archangel Jophiel Morning Beauty Routine
ㅤ♡ Mermaid Mirror Work
ㅤ♡ Fairy Tea Ceremony for Self-Love
ㅤ♡ Rewriting Your Identity Ritual
ㅤ♡ Generational Healing with Archangel Raphael
ㅤ♡ Love Intention Bath with the Mermaids
ㅤ♡Social Amplification Reflection Questions


Overall, Magical Ever After is an empowering guide to manifesting the love one desires and deserves. For those open to spiritual assistance from the angelic, fairy, and mermaid realms, this book is a wonderful resource. Rose has done an outstanding job balancing practical romantic advice with initiation to let the mystic energy of the Universe guide the path to true love.

I’m a big believer in manifestation work succeeding the most through partnership with divine entities, so I have full confidence that the bridge created between realms through the process in this book leads to readers finding their dream relationships. I recommend Magical Ever After for those who need some uplifting inspiration in their love life; there’s always love and happiness available in life, if one is willing to open up to the possibilities.

Word Witchery, by Katie Ness

Word Witchery: Walking the Path of the Poetry Priestess, by Katie Ness
Moon Books, 1803417064, 304 pages, November 2025

Does writing or reading make you feel inspired? Have you ever felt an immense relief, joy, or catharsis from penning your feelings? Or perhaps you’ve artfully woven together your sentences to create a soulful tale that took on a life of its own? Well then, you might just be a word witch! Part spiritual history, part poetic grimoire, Word Witchery: Walking the Path of the Poetry Priestess by Katie Ness explores the ancient power of the spoken and written word as a form of magic, inviting modern readers to reclaim the tradition of “word witchery” as a mystical art.

“Poetry and the written word as a vessel of devotion is a universal act of worship around the world that helps us not only make sense of the signature of all things and commune with the elements within it, but to make the intangible tangible and to recognise how sacred it all is.”1

Divided into three parts, this book is a great mixture of theoretical and historical material and hands-on suggestions for magical workings. “Part 1” begins with an introduction to Ness’s path as a word witch. She then delves into the power of the spoken word, highlighting the importance of storytelling and word craft through time. Ness shares her insights on what it means to be a poet and word witch who weaves magic through text., words as spells, and poetry as alchemy. There’s even an invitation to connect with Minevera through ritual.

In this first part, she also takes readers on an excavation of magical poetry, showing how the use of language to “invoke or manifest an outcome in a magical way”19 has been done for thousands of years. The longest section, “The Lost Voices of the Feminine Divine”, highlights lesser known women with a talent for word craft: Bullutsa-rabi from first millennium BCE in Babylon, Anyte of Tegea from 3rd century Arcadia, Gangasati from 13th century western India, Zhou Xuanjing from 12th century China, Gwerful Mechain from 15th century Wales, and many, many more. There’s a fluidity to “Part 1”, as it roams through time and space, as Ness guides readers through different cultures who have used this form of magic.

“The writing of poems is an alchemical process. Concrete words can frame more ephemeral thoughts and emotions.”20

“Part 2” is dedicated to readers creating their own word witchery practice. Ness covers a wide range of poetry-inspired topics readers might be called to write about: devotionals to deities, to celebrate sabbats, connecting with the phases of the moon, spellwork (love, healing, protection, abundance), shadow work, dream work, and even magical crafting (talismans, stitching, and more!). For all the chapters, Ness provides directions to follow, including ingredients and tools needed, which I felt gives readers more freedom to then just focus their creative energy on creating their poetry rather than having to come up with the entire spell or ritual from scratch.

My favorite type of poetry Ness suggests in “Part 2” was tarot poetry. I’ve been on a huge tarot kick recently, so this was a very neat way to further integrate the tarot wisdom I’ve been absorbing. I decided to do the “Five Card Tarot Poetry” exercise Ness shares where you do a reading and then write one sentence for each card, creating a short poem. I decided to do this, pulling five cards to divine what the rest of 2025 holds for me.

Card 1 – Judgement
Card 2 – Ten of Pentacles
Card 3 – King of Pentacles
Card 4 – Queen of Swords
Card 5 – Knight of Pentacles

I release the burden of self-blame,
rising anew in a fiery blaze.
My family bonds are deeply rooted,
I am building my legacy.
Fortified by my strength and resources,
I am recognized for my abundance.
What stands between me and fulfillment is easily sliced away,
while boundaries safeguard my peace.
A time for methodical new beginnings,
I move ahead strategically.

Okay, so it turned out more like an empowering poetic affirmation, but the process of creating this poem was quite fun and tapped me deeper into my creativity, affirming my reading in a new way. And this just goes to show that you don’t necessarily need to be an incredible word smith to embrace the process of using language, word, and speech for magical purposes. Whether it’s manifestation or divination, honoring a sacred deity or tuning into the Wheel of the Year, it’s much more about the process than the final product. Ness teaches readers how to discover their unique expression.

“Poetry and spell casting exist in the liminal realms, they are gatekeepers to portals within our subconscious mind, space, time and the aether; heightened ways to harness and manifest our seeds of potential.”21

In the final section, “Part 3”, Ness brings the book full circle by closing with a ritual honoring Brigid. She also shares writing prompts for further exploration.

One thing I really appreciate about this book is how Ness reinforces that word-based magic was once a living spiritual practice, and that it’s still possible for us to tap into this for ourselves. The history she shares, particularly the forgotten ancestry of women who wielded language as their wand, made this path of word crafting feel grounded for me. Ness shows the power of language is not just mystical lore, but a real, ancient tradition that can be reclaimed within our own spiritual practice. There’s a long lineage of female voices in magical traditions, and accepting Ness’s invitation to reconnect with this path is aiding me in finding my own voice as a source of power.

Overall, Word Witchery is an inspiring read for anyone who senses that writing, poetry, or spoken word is a magical practice in itself. Ness offers a bridge between ancient traditions and contemporary spirituality, reclaiming the role of the word witch and poetry priestess through thoughtful research and practical ritual readers can do. If you’re someone who loves diving into the power of language, healing through creative expression, or working with feminine spiritual energy, this book is perfect for learning how to weave your own worlds with words.

Making Tarot Magic, by Briana Saussy

Making Tarot Magic: Rituals and Remedies to Transform Readings into Action, by Briana Saussy
Weiser Books, 1578638763, 248 pages, December 2025

Have you ever done a tarot reading and found yourself wondering how to actually act on the messages the cards revealed? Maybe you journal or meditate afterward, yet the practical steps still seem to allude you. Perhaps your readings have begun to feel a bit passive, keeping you circling in the “what ifs” or lost in contemplation. Enter Making Tarot Magic by Briana Saussy, a guide that reminds us tarot isn’t just a tool for insight, but a catalyst for real transformation.

Where before there was only fate, after a good reading there should be freedom.”20

Weaving together the arts of divination and magic, Saussy reframes tarot reading as an opportunity for ritual and intention work. Readers learn how to use each tarot cards’ energy for real life healing, love, protection, abundance, and more. While many tarot books teach how to read the cards, Saussy’s focuses on what readers can do with that information to practically apply it in the world, reminding readers they can make moves to either lean into or shift the story of the cards, and use magic to do it.

“A tarot reading told you a story…and told you what you needed to do to change the story, to give it a better ending, to create more spice, adventure, and depth.”21

As an experienced diviner, Saussy has organized the book into chapters based on top topics people most seek advice about: love (marriage, romance), prosperity and abundance (personal wealth), career and business success, healing, court cases and legal issues, fertility/pregnancy and manifestation, baneful work, and protection and divine blessings.

For each intention, she provides an introductory overview, special considerations to note in regard to the Major Arcana and suits, descriptive meaning for all Major Arcana and Court Cards plus corresponding magical techniques and intentions, short meaning of the Pip cards (Ace-Ten), and then tasks for further development and relevant spells.

I absolutely LOVE how Saussy goes through each chapter and provides a different interpretation of the cards based on the specific intention of the chapter. Too many tarot books give only one general interpretation for each card, leaving it up to readers to apply the energy of the card to the specific focus of either the reading in general or the card’s placement in a spread. The way Saussy goes above and beyond interpreting each card through a different lens is both an enlightening way for readers to see the mutli-faceted nature of the cards as well as a quicker way to find a more specific answer to your question by focusing specifically on the relevant interpretation.

And on top of this there’s a magical component too, of course, which opens a whole other doorway to interacting with one’s reading too. For those new to either tarot or magic, Saussy provides a great foundation in “Chapter One: Tarot and Magic Basics”. Topics covered in this chapter include how to work with tarot cards, specifically focusing in on how they relate to magic, reviewing magical intentions, exploring different magical techniques (candles, incense, spirit work, lodestones), magical timing, color magic, how to deploy and dispose of magic, and personal concerns (things that carry the DNA of a person).

One thing I will note though is that Saussy doesn’t go too much into how to do all the different magical techniques. While she lists them in chapter one, there’s not much guidance on how to actually do textile magic; the information given more describes how it involves working with knots or fabric. For those who have no idea how to work that type of magic, me for instance in regard to textile magic and sacred vessels (witch bottles, mojo bags), I would need more specific spells with exact ingredients and instructions. So while Saussy can point readers in the right magical direction, there’s definitely going to be a bit more work to do for follow up.

This might just be because I read the books back to back, but I think Tarot Spreads by Meg Jones Wall would be a great compliment to Making Tarot Magic because it teaches readers how to intentionally structure their readings to get to the heart of their question. While I absolutely love all the different interpretations of the tarot based on the overall topic that Saussy provides, I initially felt like I could only one-card pulls that corresponded with my intention to then draw on the magical insight Saussy provides for the card in the relevant chapter.

It wasn’t until I thought to put to use what I’d learned in Tarot Spreads about creating spreads that I started to see how I could layer different topics from Making Tarot Magic (ex. Healing, romance, and divine messages) into one reading. And once I started doing this, I became enthralled with mixing together the different messages from Saussy’s perspective in this book.

Here’s an example of one of my readings I did to find a way to feel unstuck. I had been creatively blocked and worrying about money. I wasn’t in a state of flow. I crafted my own spread with the intention of reading each card from the corresponding chapter in Making Tarot Magic:

Card 1 – How am I holding back my own abundance?
Four of Coins from “Chapter Three: Money, Honey! Part One: Personal Prosperity, Wealth, and Abundance”.

“The querent refuses to give up the best part of themselves and so does not have as much security or abundance as they otherwise might.”22

Card 2 – What messages are there from the divine that can help me overcome this?
King of Pentacles from “Chapter Nine: Full of Ourselves: Safeguarding Vital Energy and Opening to Divine Empowerment and Blessings”.

“There is a need to connect to family members, ancestors, and history. Personal history, world history, history of place–any or all of these are relevant now.”23

Card 3 – How can I apply my creativity to create a new path?
Three of Cups from “What Are You Expecting? Fertility, Pregnancy, and the Work of Manifesting”.

“Female friends will come around to support and bless someone so that they may go forth and be fertile.”24

Overall interpretation: I’ve been spending too much time on my own, in my head, declining social invitations, and being a bit of a grump, which is to say I haven’t been sharing myself with others much. This reading reminded me that I light up when I am around people I love, especially my good friends who have been there through thick and thin throughout the years.

Wouldn’t you know the next day one of my good friends invited me over and I gave into a day of pure relaxation. I didn’t think about work, food prepping, or the upcoming holidays. We watched Wicked, sang and danced to Taylor Swift’s new album, and got caught up on life with each other. And I was absolutely rejuvenated! It felt like a clean slate. My reading ended up being spot-on in what I needed, and I’m glad it gave me the awareness I needed to accept my friend’s invitation instead of pushing it off for the sake of productivity.

Overall, I’ve very much enjoyed Making Tarot Magic for the variety of card interpretations. For those with a magical background, there’s a lot of room to apply your craft in regard to tarot readings. Saussy provides not just tarot insights, but a magical roadmap for creating meaningful change, gifting readings the opportunity to transform their reading into practical real-life action.

Whether readers are seeking to work magic related to their relationships, healing, manifestation, money, career, legal matters, or protection,this book gives you the tools to discern the messages of your readings more clearly and then utilize magic to pave the way forward. Saussy’s guidance helps readers move from “what the cards say” to “how I can act with the cards’ energy?”. This is truly a gift of freedom, as readers ultimately hold the cards and have the ability to do what they will with the information presented. Saussy’s lists of magical ways to work with each cards’ energy is a truly a useful addition to any magician’s book collection.