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Mood Magick

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Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for giving me this eARC to review.

I liked the grounding techniques described as they can be used in day to day life. The intentions and spells seemed interesting but it does worry me about relying just on these spells or on these spells too much.

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I think the last few years have taken a toll on quite a few of us, mentally and emotionally. Lockdowns, loss, upheaval - it's been an emotionally charged time. I don't think I could've read this at a better time. North does an excellent job of guiding the reader on a spiritual journey, and providing tools to help you navigate difficult times. I found this easy to read and informative, without making you feel overwhelmed as you read. If you're looking for some spiritual guidance that isn't based in Abrahamic religion, then I highly recommend grabbing this!

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Very informative book. Full of a lot of useful information. This book will also be very useful for future reference

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It is a beautiful book with a lot of great ideas. It is more through the lens of witchcraft than general spirituality which I wasn't expecting. I'm not mad about that, but important for others to know before getting into it.

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A decent self-help book with a witchcraft oriented lens. There are some interesting concepts here that I’m sure will be helpful to some folks, but in some cases it feels like the book goes too far out of its way to make things “witchy” at its own expense. For example, an early grounding exercise involving sitting under a tree is a nice idea, but the book suggests specifically sitting under a tree in a graveyard. I think this approach makes some exercises seem less accessible. That said, I think this is also a sign that maybe the book just isn’t for me. I do think this book would have value to the right person, particularly if you already do any ritualistic practices.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

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I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I have struggled with mental health for a long time and I found the activities in this book to make me slow down and think of what I need to do for myself. That is not something I often think of on a day-to-day basis. I have started using it with my daily journal and I have seen that I have more good days.

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I didn't really care for this book. I thought the 2 concepts did not really mesh together. I did like the affirmations.

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Mood Magick by Ora North gives a much needed new perspective on self care using elemental connections. I have wanted to explore using elements in my daily self car rituals but never had a simple plan on how to start. Mood Magick helped me with that and so much more. I found so many suggestions on how to journal, finding your triggers, deep diving to do some emotional shadow work, and explaining in great detail the benefits of using each element in a personal and powerful way for your mental health and emotional landscape. The author writes in such a kind and caring way, which really helps when someone is trying to work through the mental imbalances of everyday life. Mood Magick by Ora North is such a positive and informative self care book. I highly recommend it as a valuable addition to your self care routine and library. While reading Ora's book conclusion, I felt as if someone had literally lifted a weight from my shoulders. Beautiful from beginning to end. #MoodMagick #NetGalley

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When we are in a world so full of anxiety and depression, often our mood plays a huge role in our magickal practice. This book does have some great rituals and things I plan to try but I was hoping for a little more. Overall, I did enjoy this book

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This can be a helpful book for those who are working with the elements. It is overall a good addition to working with the elements and using rituals. Creating a personal connection to the elements.

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An interesting book, with some fun ideas. Worth a read.

Thanks to Ora North, NetGalley, and New Harbinger Publications for this copy.

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I enjoyed the application of mental health to the practice of witchcraft. The inclusion of the elements was also an interesting addition. While I generally enjoyed this read, I found that it could be quite repetitive at times and would have loved some more variety in practices.

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This book was interesting. I really liked the concept, and the idea of magick to help with mental health issues, but outside of the basic broad terms... this wasn't really addressed. The book itself ended up being incredibly repetitive, which in dealing with rituals is understandable... but in all honestly - I believe it could have done without. Not to mention the sly mentions of "god" and broader, wiccan terms. This really dulled the book for me, and while it was beautifully written, I don't believe I would recommend it to anyone that's not versed in their practice.

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A witchy wellness guide.
Amazing and very helpful, I haven’t personally tried any of the rituals yet but I can’t wait to soon. I am very excited to come back to this book in the future.
Thank you netgalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review!

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Mood Magick is a spirituality book that offers simple techniques, advice, and tools that help you manage life’s challenges. North shares simple rituals and spells that are rooted in the elements. We are reminded of the importance of grounding ourselves so we can feel a connection to our souls and bodies once again.

I love the affirmations/incantations in this book. They remind you that you are in control of your own reality and to let go of what no longer serves you. I enjoyed learning more about the elements which are fire, water, earth, and air. I found the lists on how to bring a certain element into your life very captivating and informative. For example a symptom of too little Earth in your space could make you feel unfocused and disconnected. To bring more Earth into your space, you can carrying your favorite stones in your pocket or display nature on your walls.

I’ve always been a very spiritual person, however I had never attempted any rituals or spells. I’m not sure whether I’d start, but overall I really enjoyed this book. I found it very eye opening and magical. If you are a beginner and are looking for a guide, I would definitely recommend Mood Magick. Thank you to NetGalley and New Harbinger Publications Inc. for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

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As someone who suffers from chronic anxiety and relapsing depression I think that I could make good use of the rituals presented in this book to help me understand and stabilize my emotions. I haven't tried any out yet but I do intend to soon.

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Great little book, working with the elements, interesting to read, some useful information. For ex. There is magic of intention, but there is one more kind of magic which will give you more freedom. In just few places more explanations are needed. This is one very uplifting occult text.

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I was really excited to read this one but was a little disappointed with the lack of imagery to correspond with the rituals and spells (though this may just be part of the ARC version of the book.)

I found this book to be appropriate for both beginners and novices of witchcraft alike. Though the rituals were easy to follow, I felt like I needed a little something else to break up the monotony of the style of book that it is.

Though the positive/negative aspect didn’t really resonate with me, I think many will appreciate and get something out of this book.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC of the book in exchange for my honest review.

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Such a great book!
I recommend it to everyone that struggles with mental health problems,
is looking for simple spells or wants to know how to create their own spells.
The book explains everything well so even if you’re an beginner you should give it a try!

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Ora North's beautifully written book "Mood Magick" is a unique compendium of spells and rituals for novice and advanced magickal practitioners. I'm grateful North's book is geared to readers with mental health challenges, especially since I have bipolar one disorder which was triggered postpartum. Yet, "Mood Magick" benefits anyone interested in exploring simple, powerful elemental magick. North inspires one to re-engage with life through thoughtfully designed witchcraft ranging from grounding and healing to creativity and passion. "Mood Magick" is a brilliant, innovative work!

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