The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs is a great addition to one’s reference library. A large part of the book includes information on 100 herbs including a short history, their growing preferences, what remedies they are good for, and their magickal properties. It is a great introduction to the herbs allowing you to see which ones you would like to explore more via other books or courses.

There are also a lot of spells and charms included. Some of the chapters include; Botanicals and Beauty, Aphrodisiacs and Attraction, Fate and Fortune, Omens and Oracles, Belladonna and Bane, Dragon’s Blood and Dreams, and Rites and Rituals.
Nock also includes information on altars, magickal tools, smudging, and more.

It would be a perfect book for someone just beginning to get into witchcraft and herbs. And for those who have been practicing with magickal herbs for awhile, they might find some new information to add to their Book of Shadows or grimoire.

I was thrilled to include "The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs", by Judy Ann Nock into my ever growing collection of this series.
In the 240 wonderfully crafted pages you will find not only about the herbs themselves and their many uses, but also the history behind them.
The author includes everything you'll need to know about setting up a magickal herb garden, from the soil to seeding to planting.
The common magickal herb section was very useful in sorting out what herbs should be used for what intention for spellcasting.
In the back of the book you will find illustrations of herbs and their magickal properties as well different ways to incorporate herbs into the Sabbats, herbs for ailments and my favorite, tea use in the art of Tasseomancy.

The information you will find in "The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs", by Judy Ann Nock is just amazing. I was given a digital copy for my honest review, but I will be buying a copy to add to the rest of the wonderful books in this series. #NetGalley

Blessings,
Katrina

Even for those who don't practice or believe in witchcraft, one can't argue that medicinal herbs are highly impactful and helpful. Judy Ann Nock's book gives readers a chance to go through the different herbs, their influence, and to what they may be best applied. I found the guide fascinating and delightful.

Great for those who want to go into herbs and want a nice starting point. Get a brief introduction to some basic herbs. A decent selection and a starting point of spells one could do.

This is a well written and informative book that I found engrossing and entertaining.
I learned a lot and was more than happy to learn something new about herbs and witchcraft.
I liked the clear explanations and how the book is organised.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I've been a witch for a little over a year, and I've been working with herbs for almost that entire time, although I still feel like a beginner because there's so much to learn. My two bookshelf staples are Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs and Paul Beyerl's Master Book of Herbalism. I've not seen any need to expand my selections before now, but this cover is so LOVELY and also I JUST LOVE HERBS. (I hope they remember this when my not-so-green thumb tries some gardening next year.)

I love that the first third of the book starts off with the basics, assuming you know nothing, and then moves into the history of herbalism. For someone who has mostly piecemealed her knowledge together, it filled in some gaps that I didn't know I wanted to know. There are recipes ranging from simple stuff I could whip together in a few minutes, to a method of creating a garden labyrinth that seemed awesome but way beyond my skill set! And I definitely love the information on how to build an herb garden.

The section on the herbs themselves takes up the second third of the book. The properties of a few herbs I compared correlate with my aforementioned standbys. If I were going to use this book as a reference, it would be for magickal properties, which seems quite thorough. The medicinal properties are not quite as thorough as Paul Beyerl's Master Book (which can sometimes seem overwhelming), although this book gives a good starting point.

The final third OVERFLOWS with spells and recipes and rituals -- a chapter for nearly anything you can think of, including self-love, and even seasonal recipes. Although I would have loved a section on selecting alternative herbs if you don't have ready access to the recommended ones, there is so much here to experiment and play with.

One small nitpick was the author's use, again and again, of the Threefold Law. I thought that idea had been debunked as part of a work of fiction ad nauseum, so it frustrates me when people assert that it's nonfiction. Perhaps if this had been The Modern WICCAN'S Guide to Magickal Herbs, it wouldn't have bugged me as much. Witches aren't all Wiccans, and most non-Wiccan witches I know don't hold to the threefold law.

If you're a beginner (or even intermediate) herbalist and wanted one thorough book, I would tell you to get this one. It definitely lives up to the beautiful cover and title -- it updates some old standbys with a modern focus and is chock full of magick.

Please note that I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was okay but just didnt have anything new for me. I think it just picked up on the other books similar to itself and is trying to .ake a market but didnt succeed in capturing what it was meant to

I enjoyed this title very much. Not only the information and history, but the recipes included. It was a learning experience for me and I have several friends to whom I will recommend this title.

Found this one pretty interesting. It is fairly well organized and a fu read. I chose it as research n my love for all things supernatural and the background and details are fu and interesting. Very much enjoyed this one. I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

3.5/5 stars

This is a delightful book on herbs’ use in modern witchcraft! Easy to read, thorough, and clear, this book left me with a deeper understanding of the history of herbs in witchcraft as well as how they’re continued to be used today by modern witches. Also, the cover is absolutely beautiful, and that certainly helps to heighten the overall visual appeal of the book for those who are drawn to covers! I would recommend this to anyone who’s interested in the history of witchcraft or the modern practices of witchcraft.

Definitely not a 'read cover to cover' book. It is a great reference for those wanting to learn more about herbs and their uses. Its organized extremely well for those needing quick reference. I loved the bit of history in the beginning as it made it more welcoming and informative. I would have preferred more images or representations of the herbs to help with identification but overall a solid work.

If you're looking for a great book full of information on herbs, their association and ways to incorporate them into your everyday life, this is it.
I really enjoyed the detail and description of each herb and its use. I enjoyed the illustrations shown, but do wish there were a color or photograph version as it would be more helpful to those of us who are trying to identify herbs out in the world and are still learning.
But all in all, I really enjoyed this book.
I also enjoyed the use of herbs with spells towards the end.
I'll definitely be adding this book to get in physical form once it's available as no doubt not only will it be a great helpful reference, but nice on the bookshelf.
Many thanks to the author and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read, enjoy and review this book.

Very informative! This is just the resource for herbs I’ve been looking for. I’ve enjoyed other books in the Modern Witchcraft series and this definitely didn’t disappoint.

This book was jam packed with tons of useful info on all sorts of herbs. At times the reading felt a bit like a slog, but I also don't think this is a book most people would just sit down and read. It is perfect for looking up specific plants or uses and finding the info you need.

I believe that there is magic in affirmations. Just as there is magic in the names of herbs.

That's right this is another witchy book about herbs so get ready to dive in.

I've been lightly dabbling in witchcraft for a few years and I'm settling on being a green witch/herb witch. I love growing things and I like herbs. Healing people and taking care of them is such a joy for me. The healthcare field gives me such a rush and I genuinely enjoy interacting with people and caring for them on a day to day basis.

Guys, I was so excited when I was finally approved for this book.

We learn about the many ways that herbs can be used through tinctures, oils, teas, concoctions.

I think one of the best things I learned was how there are strong connections between herbs and the planets and the starts which contributes to the magickal associations of the herbs..

For example Venus:

Mint
Violet
Catnip
Rose

Love ittt. I also love how it goes in depth with each and every herb. This is a great guide and I'm so thankful for it.

I really and honestly truly love this book and I just added it to my wishlist for Christmas because I need a physical copy because I grow my own herbs and I need this for my indoor herb garden.

Thank you very much to Netgalley and the publisher for this copy of my ARC.. All opinions are my own.