Great tips and tricks. At every level the author gives you both simple, and more in-depth (i.e. complicated) ways of tackling each step. From using a pendulum (yes/no) to using a tarot deck (w/ card interpretations provided) to answer the "Am I cursed" question....and from a simple herb bath to a more in-depth way of twisting those hexes. Would be a great reference to have on hand in print format.

This was so interesting. In true witchcraft you need to learn about both sides. I learned new ways to protect myself, my friends, & my family.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the advanced reader copy. This is my honest review.

You don't really learn a lot about counter curses. I think this is important to learn about as you learn more about witchcraft. While it's important to learn balance, you need to know both sides.

I consider myself to be still learning about Wicca, so am quite open to reading all sorts of Wiccan books. I was taken aback by this at first, having internalized "an it harm none, do as ye will". However, after some deliberation, I can see where this would be a very useful book.
Most Wiccans (and indeed, most people) don't usually wish harm to others, nor seek to do harm. There are some people though...and if you've ever encounted them, Hex Twisting will be an invaluable resource. Rajchel talks about the different kinds of hexes and where you might want to use the different kinds and why.

Rajchel also discusses how you might be able to find out if you've been hexed and counter-hexes to perform. She also discusses general ways to keep you and your space clear of influences.

A good choice for any Wiccan or Pagan library!

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"Even the non-sensitive can sometimes recognize a home under cursing/psychic attack. Rooms feel like a violent argument has lingered, even if no one in the house quarreled that day."

I have to start this review by making clear how I'm approaching its subject - I do not believe in the paranormal, I do not believe in magic/magick. I do not believe one person can curse another person, so I basically do not believe in actual magical witches (I offer up that definition because I do believe in people who call themselves witches that provide healing of a sort, be it physical or mental, just not magical or mystical).

That said, I did not read this book to make fun of it, its author or the people who read it. I'm also not here to not take it seriously, or to disprove or prove something.

When I was a child, around my 11th or 12th, I would borrow every book I could find in the adult paranormal section from my local library (my mother keeping a nervous eye). The idea of the paranormal has always fascinated me, and as a child I sort of wanted to believe parts of what I read were true. It is part of a child's mind to hope the fantastical is real. In a way, I have always tried to keep that part of my mind alive (through trying to become a writer myself), so I do believe in the immense power of the imagination, of the human will for things to exist. It's a bit corny, but I believe in the power of stories and storytelling. Again, I'm not saying what is described in books like these are imagined - I'm hopefully smart enough to know that I know almost nothing, and I find it much more appealing to entertain the idea that it's all real, and it's all effective.

So I read the book in a kind of Schrodinger's witch state, and actually, the book lends itself very well for that. Mainly because it is really well written. It's frequently funny, with a nice, dry wit. When the rubber hits the road, and we get down to the nitty gritty of the actual spells and their ingredients, I found myself fascinated by the spells' pecularities, although a lot of options are offered to replace items you don't have to hand - very helpful, but maybe it also lessens the inherent power of the spell in question ("And if you don’t like the idea of peeing in a bottle, you always have the option to use liquid ammonia or apple cider vinegar.")

"You may sometimes feel the sensation of invisible teeth sinking into you."

An important part of writing is worldbuilding, and this book has it in spades. A whole new world (to me, at least) of curses and wards, of hexes and jinxes opened to me. A world of spirits that can be summoned and sent to attack another person. It's fascinating and frightening at the same time.

I can't tell you whether this is a book works as an actual guide to breaking spells and warding off curses. I have no idea. I can only grade it on whether it is written well, whether it's inviting to an agnostic like myself, and whether it works as a piece of storytelling.

Yes. Yes, to all those questions.

Hexes (and many other forms of "gray" or "black" magic) don't get a lot of attention in magical writing. Hex Twisting by Diana Rajchel provides an informative, non-judgemental look at this kind of craft work. Though it is by no means an exhaustive resource, Hex Twisting does provide a lot of good insight and information for practitioners.

A book that feels like nothing real. The title seems to confuse the reader about what it is even about and by the end you feel as if you wasted your time.

Hex Twisting by Diana Rajchel is a beginner friendly and practical overview of execration magic.

This book is a solid foundation for witches wanting to know more about the topic or hexes and protection but it is also a great review for more experienced practitioners.

I will definitely be recommending this book to local pagans.

This is an excellent must-read text on the "other" side of magick. This book takes an honest and practical look at the reality of the other side / other hand and explains how to manage related issues.

This guide will help you to rid your home of negative energy. It will help you learn to counter act or ward off dangerous or harmful spells directed toward you or your family. I had a really bad negative energy problem. It affected my life in everyway. Thanks to the author of this awesome guide I was able to remove it from my home. I definitely recommend this book.

Excellent book!! I'm honestly so glad I read it and learned new ways to protect myself, my house and the people I love. It was actually better than I expected it would be.

The author explains everything in a way that anyone can understand - so yes, you can read it even if you're new at this. You don't need any special powers, you just need to believe in yourself and follow her instructions. Some people may think you're a little crazy, but who cares? You'll be doing a good thing. We all must protect our energies now more than ever.

While I was reading Hex Twisting, I mentioned some parts of it in conversations with my mother and sister. They were both very interested in it too. So, even if you don't consider youself a witch, I think you'll find some important information for yourself on these pages too. I totally recommend it.

* Thanks to Llewellyn Worldwide for providing a DRC in exchange for an honest review.

This was so interesting! I've never really looked into hexes up until recently, and I appreciated this book as a starting guide on what to expect. I found myself drawn to the details, and liked that this book gave an overview look on hexes as a whole. I definitely want to do more research after reading.

Hex Twisting Countermagick Spells for the Irritated Witch by Diana Rajchel is a great book if you want a complete guide to dealing with various forms of magical attack. The book covers a lot of interesting angles not covered in many other books.

This book was awesome! I learned a lot from this book and plan to get it for a friend. I also plan to get a copy for myself. It goes into great detail about the background of the hexes/curses and etc. The author goes into great depth about different areas and how to challenge/get rid of the hexes/curse. They also get into how to know if you are cursed. I would definitely recommend this book.

I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

As a witch, I've never personally looked into hexing (never was my cup of witchcraft). But when I saw this book, I was interested in learning more. This book is a must read if you even think you may have been cursed. How do you identify it’s a curse and not just random bad luck? How do you protect yourself? This book helps you with this and guides you in how to counter them. Be prepared by reading this book and being ready, because you never know when it could happen to you.

Excellent and well-written spell book. This will be a hit with witchy readers, and is a great addition to any metaphysical or occult collection.

One of the things I haven't really researched about witchcraft is hexes. In fact, they make me nervous. But this book takes a no nonsense and informative approach to hexes, giving the information and why it would be used/necessary. I enjoyed reading it.

While I personally am not interested in throwing hexes at others, that doesn't mean someone doesn't wish me ill. This book has a variety of protection and cleansing ideas when you believe yourself to be in just one of these situations. They range from something as simple as sweeping to more complex things such as blessing articles of clothing, bath salts, and even the best ways to ward. If you're an experienced practitioner much of this may already be familiar to you, but beginners or those who haven't looked into these types of practices may find this book particularly useful.

Thank you to Netgalley, Llewellyn, and the author for providing me an ARC of this book. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Hex twisting by Diana Rajchel is a great book to have on hand if you need a quick reference guide of cursing and un doing curses or just how to tell if you are cursed. This book gives a good description on different methods and is wonderfully written in a way that is non judgmental. I suggest this book for anyone interested in expanding their magical knowledge and library.

As a practicing witch who doesn't have qualms with baneful or hex magic, this book was a refreshing read. I loved it and will buy a physical copy.