{"product_id":"spellcrafting-beginners-guide-by-gerina-dunwich","title":"Spellcrafting: Beginner’s Guide — by Gerina Dunwich","description":"Short description:\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpellcrafting: Beginner’s Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e by Gerina Dunwich — this approachable introduction covers the foundations of writing and casting effective spells, from selecting herbs and candles to timing workings by moon phase. Dunwich draws on her decades of Wiccan practice to give new practitioners a grounded, practical framework. Ideal for the Curious Novice or Modern Seeker stepping into intentional witchcraft for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\nDescription: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerina Dunwich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback, 256 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.9 x 7.4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Novice to intermediate practitioners beginning a spellcasting practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpellcrafting for Beginners: Dunwich's Practical Entry Point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerina Dunwich has authored more than two dozen books on witchcraft and the occult, published by Career Press, Citadel, and other mainstream imprints, making her one of the most prolific accessible voices in the field. This beginner's guide to spellcrafting reflects her longstanding approach: ground the reader in the history and philosophy of magical practice before moving to practical application. The opening chapters cover the ethics of spellwork, the concept of personal responsibility in casting, and a survey of folk magic traditions from multiple cultural contexts rather than limiting the material to a single path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is explicit that no initiation, oath, or religious conversion is required to begin spellcasting. Dunwich positions the prerequisites as three things: an open mind, a strong will, and a courageous heart. This framing makes the book genuinely welcoming to practitioners coming from outside Wiccan tradition, as well as those approaching magic for the first time without a coven or community structure. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/books-journals\/spellcraft-witchcraft-magic\/\"\u003espellcraft and witchcraft book collection\u003c\/a\u003e covers beginner through advanced material; this title is one of the strongest starting points for readers who want practical instruction without prerequisite doctrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Book Covers: Tools, Techniques, and Spell Categories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core tools of spellcraft, athame, wand, pentacle, cauldron, chalice, cords, and altar bell, are introduced and explained in the context of their traditional roles. Subsequent chapters cover candles, incense, and oils as spellcraft materials, followed by detailed guidance on crafting spells from scratch and personalizing existing spell formulas. Dunwich walks through the process of researching magical correspondences for herbs, colors, planets, and deities, then applying those correspondences to create spells aligned with specific intentions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coverage spans the primary categories most beginners ask about: love spells, protection spells, prosperity and abundance workings, healing, and reversing. Dunwich's incantation guidance is particularly useful for beginners; she explains why rhyming incantations have been favored across traditions and gives a clear methodology for writing them. The tone throughout is welcoming and non-dogmatic, which distinguishes this book from guides that require readers to adopt a specific spiritual framework before engaging with the practical material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Spellcrafting by Gerina Dunwich\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/how-to-block {\"steps\":[{\"id\":\"step-1\",\"name\":\"Read the Ethics and Philosophy Chapters First\",\"text\":\"Dunwich opens with history, philosophy, and ethics before practical spells. Reading these chapters first gives the material context and helps you understand the principles behind spell construction rather than just following instructions by rote.\"},{\"id\":\"step-2\",\"name\":\"Build Your Correspondences Reference\",\"text\":\"As you work through the chapters on herbs, colors, planets, and deities, build your own reference page of correspondences that resonate with your practice. Dunwich's explanations give you the logic to evaluate and expand this list further.\"},{\"id\":\"step-3\",\"name\":\"Write Your First Original Spell\",\"text\":\"Dunwich encourages writing a spell from scratch early on. State your intention, research relevant correspondences, choose two or three, and write a short incantation that names what you want. This builds confidence and real understanding.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-description\"\u003eHow to get the most from Spellcrafting by Gerina Dunwich as a beginner building a first spellcasting practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eRead the Ethics and Philosophy Chapters First\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eDunwich opens with history, philosophy, and ethics before practical spells. Reading these chapters first gives the material context and helps you understand the principles behind spell construction rather than just following instructions by rote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eBuild Your Correspondences Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eAs you work through the chapters on herbs, colors, planets, and deities, build your own reference page of correspondences that resonate with your practice. Dunwich's explanations give you the logic to evaluate and expand this list further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eWrite Your First Original Spell\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eDunwich encourages writing a spell from scratch early on. State your intention, research relevant correspondences, choose two or three, and write a short incantation that names what you want. This builds confidence and real understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/how-to-block --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tarot Fellow Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI carry this title because Dunwich writes with the authority of someone who has spent decades in the field and the clarity of someone who remembers what it was like to not know where to begin. The book doesn't require readers to adopt Wicca specifically, treats folk magic from multiple traditions with equal respect, and gets to practical application quickly without sacrificing the foundational context that makes spellwork make sense. For beginners, that combination is rare and genuinely valuable. Explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/books-journals\/books-for-beginners\/\"\u003emy books for beginners collection\u003c\/a\u003e for additional entry-level titles that pair well with this guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/faq-block {\"questions\":[{\"id\":\"faq-1\",\"question\":\"Do you need to be Wiccan to use Gerina Dunwich's Spellcrafting?\",\"answer\":\"No. Dunwich explicitly states that no initiation, oath, or religious conversion is required. The book surveys folk magic from multiple cultural traditions and is written for practitioners of any background who want to learn spellcraft.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-2\",\"question\":\"What topics does Spellcrafting by Gerina Dunwich cover?\",\"answer\":\"The book covers spellcraft history and ethics, magical tools, correspondences for herbs and colors and planets, how to write incantations, and spell categories including love, protection, prosperity, healing, and reversing negative influences.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-3\",\"question\":\"How is this book different from a general Wicca beginner guide?\",\"answer\":\"Dunwich focuses specifically on spellcraft as a practice rather than Wicca as a religion. The emphasis is on practical technique, correspondence research, and spell construction rather than theology, ritual structure, or coven practice.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-4\",\"question\":\"Is Spellcrafting by Gerina Dunwich suitable for intermediate practitioners?\",\"answer\":\"Dunwich writes for novice-to-intermediate students. Beginners get foundational context and step-by-step guidance. Intermediate practitioners find the correspondence system and spell-construction methodology useful for refining their approach.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eDo you need to be Wiccan to use Gerina Dunwich's Spellcrafting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eNo. Dunwich explicitly states that no initiation, oath, or religious conversion is required. The book surveys folk magic from multiple cultural traditions and is written for practitioners of any background who want to learn spellcraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhat topics does Spellcrafting by Gerina Dunwich cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eThe book covers spellcraft history and ethics, magical tools, correspondences for herbs and colors and planets, how to write incantations, and spell categories including love, protection, prosperity, healing, and reversing negative influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eHow is this book different from a general Wicca beginner guide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eDunwich focuses specifically on spellcraft as a practice rather than Wicca as a religion. The emphasis is on practical technique, correspondence research, and spell construction rather than theology, ritual structure, or coven practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eIs Spellcrafting by Gerina Dunwich suitable for intermediate practitioners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eDunwich writes for novice-to-intermediate students. Beginners get foundational context and step-by-step guidance. Intermediate practitioners find the correspondence system and spell-construction methodology useful for refining their approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/faq-block --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Tarot Fellow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48710953238778,"sku":"BSPEBEG","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/7030\/0410\/files\/BSPEBEG_Z_67231b91-3ad0-4514-af57-2dcca73710be.jpg?v=1777790044","url":"https:\/\/www.witchsey.com\/products\/spellcrafting-beginners-guide-by-gerina-dunwich","provider":"Witchsey Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}