Three witches - gens X, Y and Z - the maiden, the mother, the crone - work together to produce the definitive guide to modern witchcraft. Whether you're hedge witch, an eclectic witch, a sea witch or a kitchen witch, you need an altar to perform your spells and rituals, and this is a book designed for that sacred space.Beautifully illustrated throughout, this will be a book to return to again and again.

Autorentext

Lindsay Squire is a practitioner of eclectic Witchcraft and is the Witch behind the popular Instagram account, @thewitchoftheforest. She has been walking her own spiritual path for over a decade, and is passionate about helping and empowering Witches at the beginning of their Witchcraft journeys.

She is the author of The Witch of the Forest's Guide to... series:  Natural Magick, Astrology Magick, Natural Magick, Earth Magick, Tarot Magick, and Folklore Magick;  The Witch’s Book of Spells; and two magickal decks including The Witch of the Forest’s Tarot Magick Deck.

Lindsay lives in her home county of Yorkshire, UK with her mischievous cats, Luna and Merlin.
Instagram: @witchoftheforest
TikTok: thewitchoftheforest1

Nicole Weiss is a modern-day magic maker and a leading voice in manifesting and modern witchcraft. With a passion for empowering others, Nicole has helped countless individuals unlock their inner power and create the life they desire. Through TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube she has built a thriving community of like-minded souls, inspiring and guiding them on their journeys of self-discovery and manifestation.

Instagram: @manifex

TikTok: @manifex

Rachel Patterson is a high priestess of the Kitchen Witch Coven and an elder at the online Kitchen Witch School of Natural Witchcraft. She's the author of twenty-five books on Witchcraft, including Curative Magic and A Witch for Every Season. Rachel is a regular contributor to Pagan Dawn magazine and Witchcraft & Wicca magazine, and she was recently added to the prestigious 2023 Spiritual 100 List by Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine.

Instagram: @racheltansypatterson

Klappentext

Whether you’re a hedge witch, electric witch, sea witch, or kitchen witch, The Witch’s Altar Book is a beautifully illustrated, all-in-one guide to building and working on your practice. 
 
Explore spells, rituals and tools that will help you weave magick into everyday life. Across three captivating sections – Attraction, Protection, and Divination – you’ll find practical guidance for both new and experienced witches. 

Inside you’ll learn how to: 

• Choose crystals, herbs, and symbols that align with your goals.  
• Craft spells and potions to attract love, success, and protection. 
• Protect your energy at home, travel, and work through channelling and visualizations.  
• Explore divination through tarot, oracle cards, pendulums, and scrying. 
• Connect with nature and deities using elemental correspondences, lunar timing, and ritual journaling. 
• Use practical reference tables on crystals, herbs, symbols, and sigils to personalize your craft. 

Written by three contemporary witches across three generations – Nicole Weiss, Rachel Patterson and Lindsay Squire – this is the essential companion for anyone seeking to deepen their connection with magick.

Each section blends ancient wisdom with modern witchcraft, encouraging experimentation and self-expression rather than rigid rules. Stunning photography and an intuitive layout make this a book you’ll reach for again and again, whether you’re casting your first circle or refreshing your altar for the new season. 

Practical and deeply empowering, The Witch’s Altar Book helps witches of every path create a practice that feels authentic and alive. It’s more than a reference guide – it’s a trusted companion for anyone ready to bring magick home. 

Zusammenfassung
The Witch's Altar Book brings together three generations of witches Gen X, Y, and Z to create the definitive guide to modern witchcraft, including spells, rituals and the evolving role of witchcraft in today's world.

Inhalt

Introduction
How to Use This Book

PART I: ATTRACTION by Nicole Weiss

• Introduction

• A Witch’s Intention

• Magickal Tools and Practices

• Crystals

• Herbs and Plants

• Sigils

• Symbols

• Incantations

• Spells

• Potions

• Deities

• Timing PART II. PROTECTION by Rachel Patterson

• Introduction

• Protection Situations

• Protective Energy

• Crystals

• Herbs and Plants

• Sigils

• Symbols

• Colours

• Elements

• Animals

• Deities

• Timing

• Incantations

• Spells

• Potions

• Rituals PART III. DIVINATION by Lindsay Squire

• Introduction

• Tarot

• Oracle Cards

• Scrying

• Pendulums

• Charm Casting

• Runes

• Dreams

• Astrology TABLES OF CORRESPONDENCE
  The Witch's Year

Index
About the Contributors/Picture Credits