Actual rating 4.5/5 stars.

This was such an inspiring and informative non-fiction, covering a disparate variety of topics all centred around the theme of spirituality. The first portion gave an overview on differing cultural beliefs, spiritual practises, alter creation, elemental magic, moon phases, zodiac signs, and how to begin your journey with witchcraft whilst the second portion provided the reader with a variety of spells to attract a large variety of chosen desires.

I found each section a fascinating instructional guide for a beginner, such as myself, but found myself also yearning for a more in-depth analysis to the areas. This was not the nature of this book, however, and so there is no fault in its creation. This has given me both a broader area of knowledge as well as refined list of subjects of personal areas of interest for me to take away and explore.

When I was thirteen, my best friend told me she had become a Wiccan and she gave me a paperback copy of Scott Cunningham's "Wicca: Guide for The Solitary Practitioner." I developed a fascination with witches and the natural world for a few years, then I lost my interest in the general topic. Since then, I never adhered to any type of spiritual/religious belief system. Now I've once again become interested in magic and I was quite eager to read Tess Whitehurst's book with the promising, empowering title "You Are Magical."

I truly enjoyed reading about both the pragmatic and ethereal aspects of magic within this book. I was glad to learn that Whitehurst believes in using magic as a positive tool, not just for oneself but to create a wonderful ripple effect.. The beautiful cover symbolizes the essence of "You Are Magical" and invites every reader to learn sacred, inspiring tools for improving our lives. Highly recommended.

Tess Whitehurst has become quite the celebrated author in the New Age world. I mean who hasn’t read her first book Magical Housekeeping, or turned to Magic of Flowers come gardening season? I know I have, and when I heard that Tess was publishing a new book, I knew had to get my hands on it.

You Are Magical takes all of the new agey information out there and brings it back down to the basics……you. It’s a Me, Myself, & Magic book where you come to understand that YOU are the source of magic. It doesn’t always have to be about tarot cards and crystals (although these are both discussed in this book) but we have reached a point in the spiritual communities where WE don’t really seem to matter anymore. It’s become about the latest pretty deck and Mercury Retrograde cycle more than it is about our own role to play in it.

You Are Magical reminds you that your magical power lies within. The book begins with a heartfelt preface that sets the mood for the entire book. Tess describes magic as an inherent feeling, that special something that we all possess, but have been conditioned to forget. The following chapters delve deeper into this, teaching you how to reconnect with that sacred part of yourself. Reconnecting allows you to live a life of wonder and purpose creating an incredible self awareness that empowers you to live life on your own terms.

Each chapter contains assignments to help you develop this self- awareness. Some are as simple as sitting in nature and noticing how it makes you feel, while others are more complex such as pondering why you are drawn to certain objects. The assignments in this book might seem easy at first but these are important first steps that everyone, no matter where they are on their spiritual journey, should do. This book will help you to take responsibility for your spiritual practice as opposed to partaking in quick fix witchy schemes. You will learn about ego desires versus authentic desires, societal conditioning, and how to personalize your craft. The end of the book contains a series of spells that will put to the test all of your previous assignments in this book. The quality and success of your spell work is largely dependent on the health of your magic-are you disconnected from the universe, or are you anchored in your own power? This book will help you answer those questions and more.

You Are Magical weaves luminous threads of authenticity, inspiration, and self empowerment throughout leaving you with a deeper sense of who you are…and I couldn’t think of anything more magical than that.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I'm always interested in more knowledgeable aspects of spiritual books, and this one is by far the best I have come across so far. The author not only references other cultures specific spiritual beliefs, as well as talks about the ancient Gods across different Countries/Cultures, but lays them out in such a way that it is all easy to understand for a beginner. She doesn't let you flounder in the explanation, but takes the time to break it down to simplicity. I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend.

This book is fascinating. Most of us believe in magic as a child but that gets lost as we grow up and become adults with responsibilities. This book teaches you how to reach out and take your magic back. There is a Rediscover Your Magic ritual that makes perfect sense and is not too complicated that anyone can and should do for your own personal health. It is a take time for yourself , to teach you to love yourself. This book is easy to understand and I am so glad I was able to read it I do have a Llewellyn Witches calendar on my wall as mentioned in this book. I use it to look and see what phrase the moon is in. I received this book from Llewellyn and Net Galley for an honest review.

A basic introduction to the practice of the magical arts. The nature of this book and its cover design will appeal to a teen audience.