An interesting take on Modern Witchcraft. I've read Ms. Blake's other works both fiction and nonfiction and her take on witchcraft has always resonated deeply. This book doesnt disappoint. While a lot of the information in this book has been touch on in previous books, I feel like Ms. Blake has gone further in explaining some things previously only hinted at.

I also loved how she focused more on the feminine mysteries and aspects of the craft in this one. Despite being male, I feel like this book will be insightful for both genders and all in between.

Would highly recommend.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is definitely a beginner’s introduction to witchcraft which, for me, was very helpful. I liked the brief discussion of the different elements, the examples given, and also that Blake recommended that we delve deeper into those aspects that call to us personally. I also loved that she provided so many resources that can serve as a starting point as we do our own research. Blake is clear that the best way to find what works for us is to continually try different things and to practice, practice, practice. Simply having the knowledge is not enough.

I was given a copy by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. 
A basic guide to Wiccan witchcraft for women. A major issue I have with it is the author conflates witchcraft with Wicca. The Threefold Law and Law of Return are not "Pagan" ethics, they are specifically Wiccan. Many of the things she claims that all witches do (like celebrating the esbats) are important to the religion of Wicca but not to all witches, who may be a part of any religion or non religion.
I've certainly read worse books on witchcraft but there are much better books out there.

This is a great book for any woman out there who really needs a good pick me up and help on regaining control of her life. It is good for beginners, but also to enhance a woman's practice in the best way possible from a female perspective. Anyone interested in pagan religions will get something from this book.

I enjoyed this book and found it to be readily understandable for the beginner witch practitioner. The book covers elements and items that you will require if you want to practice rituals and what items, thoughts and philosophies you may require as help from the universe. This was an excellent basic first book and I recommend it to new practitioners of the Craft.

I would like to thank Deborah Blake, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book and exchange for a fair and honest review.

I found this book very easy to understand if you want to learn about witches. The book talks about the elements you might need if you want to practice rituals and how to form your intention when you might need help from the universe. I’ve always had a fascination about witches and this book explains a lot about the craft.

If you think of witchcraft as deals with the devil and darkness, read this book. Modern Witchcraft is a religion tied to the earth.. This book is a beginners manual to the beliefs and practices.of a natural witchcraft. I was offered a free copy of this book and because I am curious, I accepted and am leaving my voluntary review.

This book isn't really my jam. I wouldn't consider it a bad book or badly written at all, really, but this book is very much mired in the Wicca tradition and in ritual for my own personal liking. I'm not really a follower of any religion completely, though I take ideas from both Christian and Pagan traditions to form some of my beliefs. I believe that any person, male or female, can be a witch. There are witches who do not follow Wicca or any other belief system or religion. There are even Witches who consider themselves Christians. Also, many witches don't follow all the rituals that are highlighted in this book.

This book did have many good ideas, however, and I liked learning about all of the different Goddesses a person could connect with or be connected with if they find they hold similar personalities or correspondences. I didn't know about all of the Goddesses, so I feel this is a very good reference if you feel connected to a deity and would like to know more about them and what they like. I feel like this book would also be perfect for people who are interested and want to learn more about the Wiccan tradition, and how to get started in Wicca.

A good overview of Goddess-focused Wicca. It's more based in the theoretical than the practical, but as someone who doesn't know as much about deities, I found it to be an interesting read. While I wouldn't consider it a must-read for a baby witch, it certainly is clear to read, enjoyable, and not too dense and relatable..

“We Are the Granddaughters of the Witches You Could Not Burn” – Tish Thawer
The author from the acknowledgements sets the tone for this book as an uncompromising celebration of connecting women to their inner strength. Blake calls on the misconceptions of popular cultural as well as the historical context to provide cultural context of witchcraft and witches. This allows the reader an introduction into what witchcraft is and how to practice it in your daily life. Several key takeaways are experiencing nature, practicing mindfulness and meditation, and living in a healthy way.
Blake comments on the present moment that we are experiencing within our culture and upheaval in the natural world to explain the growing interest in Witches. This book provides some general practices that can be added to your day to experience nature more fully and to increase your inner strength.
The book acts as a good introduction to the topic and contains a good appendix of offerings for further readings. The book also has several sections that can be skimmed through or skipped entirely. For example, the section on finding your Goddess. You may skip through entries if the Goddess does not speak to you. There are also sections that seem a bit repetitive (although done so intentionally for emphasis) that again may not need to be read with a close eye.
Overall, this is a very good primer for people who are interested in the topic of Witches but may have a strong background. The basics are covered including holidays, goddesses, colors, herbs, rituals, and affirmations. The appendixes are a very valuable addition providing further resources and succinct guides.

I must spend hours a month bouncing about website to website trying to find information on Witchcraft. Not witchcraft in the sense of the lore of a crone and cauldron so to speak but true genuine camaraderie in which I can understand my need to ground myself within nature and the Goddesses. This book gave me that. It was one of the better ones that I have ever read which after two decades I really needed it. Some of this I have read before but this truly was helpful. I especially appreciated that additional help it offered for further education and insight.

I would highly recommend this book to beginners and those more practiced because it offers a new perspective to understanding everything from rituals, mediations, and attuning oneself.

Being raised strict Catholic, as I grew older I knew that it was not for me. I know a few people who practice Wicca and have seriously been considering moving in that direction myself. I found this a wonderful and informative read, one that can help guide me in my journey and help me with the path I have chosen. I will definitely turn back to this as I continue down that path, going deeper into the practice as a solitary witch, who turns to the divine goddess for my spiritual needs.

I will say, as someone who isn't a witch, I did find this to be an interesting and informative read. Blake doesn't hammer readers over the head about witchcraft, and she doesn't seem to bash other religions, which is something I'm very appreciative of. Overall, it was an interesting read.

I got this book to use for research into a novel I am writing, as I wanted a perspective on modern witchcraft in practice and in theory. This book was helpful and does not disappoint. I recommended it to a friend, who signed up for NetGalley just to get a sneak peek at this book!

Very informative book for a beginner like myself! I will definitely be practicing some of the teachings learned in the book to help with the wellness of my overall self being, From history to spells Deborah does not disappoint, she is on my radar now :)

Perfect , if your interest in Witchcraft..... I found this very informative Including all kinds of spells and techniques ....was exactly what I was looking for

I usually avoid books with the title word Witchcraft, but the book description appealed to me and it did not disappoint. The book is well written, well organized and fascinating.
I learned empowerment techniques and reviewed others that I use with no conscious knowledge of how I learned them. It is an empowerment and balance resource.
The harmony with nature, the phases of the moon, to my surprise I must be a Witch! I particularly enjoyed learning about so many different feminine deities and what they represent. These are things I would have called tapping into my inner Goddess.
Some books find you at just the right time and MODERN WITCHCRAFT did that for me! Whether the reader is simply curious, seeking or a seriously confirmed Witch, this book is for all of us.

This book was an excellent book for anyone interested in Goddess worship and empowerment. Blake does a wonderful job at teaching beginners how to embrace, interact, and connect with the Goddesses. This book discusses how to meet and greet the Goddesses, tune into nature, how to apply Goddess worship to daily life, types of witches (i.e. solitary, group, family), adapting to the current political and cultural climate, using meditations, affirmations and spells, and some appendices of useful supplies and books for further education.

While I have been studying witchcraft for a few years now I still consider myself a beginner because I am a solitary and I am not great at making time for my craft. I am constantly learning new things that change my perspectives and my path as well. This book was easy to read and apply to daily life, which I have found isn’t always the case for witchcraft books. I also love how Blake frequently reminds you to do what works for you and your situation. It is so easy to get caught up in all the stuff you don’t have and feel like you can’t do a ritual because of it, especially if you have allergies or restrictions for certain items, like I do. I cannot have candles or incense because my husband has a fragrance allergy so I have to find new ways to work around them (i.e. fake tea candles). So being reminded that all you really need to commune with the Gods is your mind, heart, and intent was very impactful for me.

Overall, this was a wonderful book for beginners or just for anyone looking for more information on connecting with the Goddesses. I will be buying a copy of this when it comes out.

*ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.*

An excellent primer for any woman interested in learning more about their connection to the Divine Feminine, goddess power, and paganism.
While traditional church attendance is in a decline, the return to our roots rises. This book can help you figure out where to start and how to tap in to your own power.

I loved this book and I absolutely loved the vibe that the author gave the reader. I read this book twice and let my friend read it as well.
This book was well written ad had a lot of good views and aspects to it, especially for today's society.
I do not feel this book was over done or under stated, as a matter of fact, I felt it was right on, especially in today's world.