I love that you pointed out that we should know how to hex, and that doesn't mean we ever have to use a hex, but we should know both sides of the craft. This makes so much sense to me.

Defensive magic is so important to the craft, its a way to be a well rounded practitioner. I would love if you brought more of this "dark" side into your channel, its not shown alot and I feel saddened by that because not all of us are all positivity and sunshine.

@amberharmsen2497

3 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely

@meme-bu8qu

3 жыл бұрын

I too would like to learn more about defensive magic. I think it would be helpful.

@iamcreation9449

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree

@ashleyburks4639

Жыл бұрын

WhiteRaven here on KZread! You'd LOVE her channel I'd feel.

Every time I tell myself: "okay, time to chill out on buying books" and now I'm buying this book 😅 🤦‍♀️

@the_fae_witch1509

3 жыл бұрын

Don't feel bad at all, books are knowledge and growth. Get them all 🙂🖤

@gypsyfirestorm

3 жыл бұрын

Same! This book has been on my "to buy" list for a little while. This video has moved that book to my shopping cart lol

@lizardo134

3 жыл бұрын

Scribd helps, I see this book is available as an audio book!!

@little.trout.1240

3 жыл бұрын

@@the_fae_witch1509 that's exactly how I look at it 😄

@little.trout.1240

3 жыл бұрын

@@lizardo134 yes! I ended up buying it as an ebook (not my usual approach) and it had a sample of the audiobook so I listened to it in the car. Not sure how I feel about audiobooks yet; ersonally, i tend to space out after listening for a while. I think I'll get better about it over time though - I have a long commute so the more books I can listen to, the better.

I like how you said light and dark do not equal good and bad. I feel like that's an important part to stress- especially to beginners. The shadow side or the dark side is always frowned upon or shied away from because it's viewed as "bad" but as you said, nature is a balance of both. We can't have one without the other; both are necessary. Just as within ourselves, we need to embrace both the light and the dark. I appreciate this book review, I really enjoyed hearing your thoughts. I also appreciate what you said about sharing your personal practice online. For some people that works and for them I say, all the power to them. I am like you in that regard, I shy away from sharing too much of my personal practice as I think that it can be confused with being passed off as the right way or only way to do things and I dislike that concept. I think yes there are a lot of things that have strict rules or structures in place, which are necessary, but then there are also many things that as a practitioner you adapt and apply to your personal practice and life situations. And I don't think that that can translate into somebody else's personal practice, neither should it.

@theprosperitywitch

3 жыл бұрын

I agree the way Olivia defines the differences between light and dark, and how they contrast good and bad is very important especially to beginners. And her personal life is also her own. So if she doesn't want to share it thats her own choice and I'm glad she keeps the majority of her practice to herself. It also kinda gives her a mysterious vibe lol

@cherylpadgett7330

3 жыл бұрын

Your nature light / Moon kind you and her only sure the lunar magic Minecraft is death blood bone Shadow dark lunar and solar nature and spirit

@cherylpadgett7330

3 жыл бұрын

My

@cherylpadgett7330

3 жыл бұрын

My auto-correct is trying to kick my ass I meant to say my magic

Even if you don’t feel comfortable sharing the darker parts of your practice, I’d love it if you made videos pointed us in the right direction (books, resources etc.) so that we can learn about and potentially incorporate darker elements of magick into our practice

"Why am I describing it like a tea?" Because tea is life! 😉

Who else wants to advocate for more of Olivia singing while looking for something in a book? 😁

I was looking at getting this book a couple days ago so this was really nicely timed. Thank you for your insight, this has moved from a "maybe pick up soonish" to a "when I get paid" this definitely sounds like what I'm looking for

I need this book!!! My practice and my life revolve around death, not in an edgy or sad way, I just hold things like Memento Mori close to me and I find that there is a lot the living can learn from death and the dead. Death is just as much a part of the world as life is, you can't have one without the other and that should be honored not dismissed or ignored. On a personal note, new moons are WAY more comfortable for me than full moons, I was even born on a new moon!

@taylermiller5736

8 ай бұрын

My practice has been about learning more of the basics but I’m also a sensitive and I’ve been death promotion in my family and I’ve always felt like somethings missing cuz I’ve always felt like my practice is supposed to be “darker “ and not all light an shit,

I read this book and it kept me so intrigued the entire time, I couldn’t put it down. Also a fantastic read is Dorothy Morrison’s Utterly Wicked… let me tell you this book is the absolute best. You should check it out if you haven’t already..

YES YES YES!!! Am sooo glad to see a young 24/25 year old, doing this type of Magick that has been pushed aside for so long, and this book is very well needed to bring back. Yes, most of my stuff is also thrifted /yard sales/end of the seasons sales. I also like to invest some of my tools of my craft purchasing from Witch Stores/Witches who make the tools and selling them to the community. So Yeah, I tend to have a little bit of everything, LOL!!!! I read the book from beginning to end and just really enjoyed it and it truly is a very easy to read and easy to understand what Kate Freuler wrote.

Solid review, I really liked that you showed the table of contents so we can get a better idea of what's inside the book. I would love if you did that for your book reviews in the future

I really like that you reviewed this book - I personally have always been scared of the "bad" side of practicing, but as a person have always been attracted to the darker side of the world. So seeing that there are resources out there that talk and teach about the dark side without portraying it as evil is so inspiring! I for sure really want to check this book out and am excited to see how it affects my views! (Thanks also for being your awesome self!)

Yes, light doesn’t always mean positive, and dark doesn’t always mean negative! Plus, it’s all perspective! One might think something is negative that someone else thinks is positive, and vice-versa. 🖤🧡💛

I have the book also but I haven’t read it as yet I want to get through my other books first. But I love it because it’s talks about blood something you barely see talked about in witchy circles

@raelempyre7737

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly i just bought the book last month and have read a little bit in it so far i have been reading my Hands on Chaos magic book the same one she reviewed the green one i have been drawn to that rn for learnin in my path

@geo5510

3 жыл бұрын

@@raelempyre7737 I also base my practice off chaos magick but I haven’t read Hands on Chaos as yet but hopefully in the future. Happy reading

@raelempyre7737

3 жыл бұрын

@@geo5510 yea thats hella cool i believe in chaos magick string theory too

@cjd5255

3 жыл бұрын

I think it also matters where the knowledge is coming from. As certain regions practice differently as per their tradition. Also why specific animals are not sold around Halloween, in the U.S.

Probably one of the better videos I've ever seen on KZread on the topic. So many people start out focused so much on the light that they demonize the dark. You can't have one without the other. They define each other. Our souls are made of both and if you ignore the shadow or darker parts of yourself, they will find a way to the surface.

I just stumbled upon your content, and the sigh of relief that left my chest, I don't even have the words for it. I am very isolated from other practitioners in my day today, so the only way I was exposed to others, and extra knowledge was through the internet, and so I thought I was alone. I thought I was wired, even among "my kind" so to say. And to find someone who, even if I am going off of fragmented information and general vibe, practice like me, or even just along the lines of what has always felt right to me is such a great relief for me. Thank you most sincerely

I’ve been very intrigued by this book. One thing I’d be more interested in hearing is the section on sacrifice. I think just this section alone makes me feel cringe as I don’t know what the author means to cover. I don’t like the idea of sacrifice in killing anything living but sacrifice can mean many other things so I’m curious what that section is in more detail. Loved the tea references ❤️

Olivia. THANK YOU SO MUCH! This is exactly what I needed. I do some ansesteral work and I have been have dreams and visions with vivid images of candles on skulls and animal bones. I think this book was exactly what I need to understand what I'm being told. Thank you for being so open about how you practice witchcraft, I am in a similar position so I find it comforting I am not alone. 🥰

I clicked faster than my hair dried and got curly

I can't imagine the pressures y'all content creators must be under to share more of your personal life/intimate craft, so mad props and respect to you for creating and upholding healthy boundaries. 🖤❤️ 🖤 -Blessings and support from Ohio

I love any content you make! I really love these shots on your drone!

Olivia, this nearly brought me to tears. I’ve been practicing a little over a year now and I’m incredibly fortunate to have you, Marshall (TheWitchofSouthernLight), Austin (BanexBramble), and so many others! I myself am getting into folk magick, specifically Stregoneria and working with saints. I am very excited to buy this book and I am so thankful for you!

This has been on my to read list since The Witches Box reviewed this, but your review has moved this up to the top of my to buy list. It sounds like this will be a similar experience for me, in that it may be something closer to my personal practice than most books tend to be, and that's an exciting idea. Thanks for the share.

This book is gold and your review/video is perfection (as always, love all your content). I already commented on IG about how this book (still reading) and The Crooked Path by Kelden made me emotional and cry for all the good reasons. It was a huge validation for me and my practice, because I always felt like I was outside the fluffy "angels and light" holistic community in my country (something I totally respect but doesn't represent me and it's everywhere). It's so powerful to discover and navigate through the dark moon current!. I'm so grateful for your channel and for the authors who took the time and effort to share their knowledge and write these amazing books.

You did it again, now i need this book lol it was in my wish list, now it’s on my WANT list haha

I’ve been eyeing this one, I’m so glad you reviewed it. This sounds like a great book as I love working magick with what I have on hand (even if it’s a little gross LOL) and also have roots in Wiccan based structure (that’s basically what was taught in most books in the 90’s) but shifted to a more folk magick practice as time went on, it just made more sense to me. Agreed, balance is everything in magick and life! Thanks for another great video!

Defiantly going to order that book. A must have to add to my library. Also wanted to say you have a lovely singing voice, lol. When you were looking for the table of contents. You made me smile. You go girl....

Thank you so much for sharing! It is so great to hear other forms not just the hippy light version. Nothing against that but I try getting into folkmagic and older forms that are not as fluffy as TikTok magic. If you know what I mean. Love from germany.

I love that you're reviewing this book!! I love it so much. I will re-read it soon. It's not your typical book, different in very good ways. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for things a bit taboo & dark; they're not bad things, just not for everyone. Great recommendation Olivia. XX

Thank you for this. I've had a very hard time trying to describe where I seem to fall on the "spectrum" of craft work, which also makes it difficult to find media that really speaks to me. When you said "folk practice" it clicked! I'd used that description before but somehow never really felt the impact of it until someone else gave voice to it.

I love your personal view on the craft, we see things quite similarly. Although it is commonly said, life, the craft, etc. isn't all love and light. Would love to see more, even if it's example things without personal working affiliation. Keep being you!

So nice that this book gave an opening for us to know you better. Your followers are further blessed for it, today.

Oh and your little singing breakout is adorable lol and sounded pretty

It's nice to see someone who works with what I call the other side and being that witch, which I now understand why I was drawn to your channel and videos ( been watching your videos for a year, but this is my first time commenting). And yes there is a balance, and it is frowned upon within many Wiccan and Pagan communities ( cause they view it as "dark magick"), but in reality it's the most purest.

Thank you love, I feel so excited to read and also explore what comes more natural to me that most books don't have in them! Loved your perspective, felt you deeply. Grateful for your share

Ooh, I've been interested in incorporating bones into my practice and working more with my shadow self, so I'm definitely interested in this book now! Thank you for your lovely review Olivia ✨🖤🥀

This book has been in my wish list for a while, thanks for the review!

I loved this book, it spoke to the path I have grown up with since I was a child. I totally understand your reasons for keeping that boundary between the basic practice and your personal practice apart, I very rarely share this side of my practice with other unless I know they follow a similar path as some people really feel the need to attack you for it. I have always believed in and followed balance within my craft and this book definitely helps nurture that other side. It is one I am glad to now have in my collection.

Just found your channel via this book. So glad I did! Looking forward to reading it. I hope you post more addressing these topics.

6:18 Your singing was gorgeous! 🤩💙

Holy shit Olivia! I need to read this book! It sounds just like my own craft. I spent so many of my years struggling to get information like that because so many people just want to focus on the light side of things. The core of my practice for over 15 years has always been balance between it all. No true good and no true evil. Everything is one in the same. I don't follow the 3 fold law, nor do I follow many wiccan based things. As a darker folkibased practitioner I am so looking forward to trying to get this book! Thank you for sharing this!

You actually gave the video on topics I was interested in for a WHILE. I'm into folk stuff more too, because I'm not a person who likes to be doing something because something told me too it's more like..oh I feel it's time to go forward and work harder on stuff. I'm a beginner. I love your philosophy on the darkness and good side of things, darkness and light are the none separation of things. There are good people and bad, Sun and Moon. I loved the video! Definitely gonna check the book.

This book seriously hit home for me too, it is definitely refreshing to see the energies more common to a practice like mine represented and talked about in less than a passing mention. It’s also nice to see multiple respected members of the online witchy community agree that this book is something that was needed! Thank you for the review!

I love your videos and I’ve been a subscriber for some time and it was so good to hear you talk about your personal craft. I completely understand and appreciate your need for privacy but I have been curious and how I’m intrigued by the contents of this book, it will definitely be my next purchase!

Oooh thank you for reviewing this one!! Btw you are STUNNING!!!!🖤

I'm slowly working through this book, and so far I'm absolutely loving it!

I hadnt heard about this book but know im gonna have to buy it! sounds amazing and im always looking for some good books and resourses about shadow magic to keep incorperating into my craft which is already pretty dark to begin with. Thanks olivia for the info!

Thank you! I don’t know how I can stress out how thankful I am for this review. It was missing piece to my craft, now it all makes perfect sense. Powerful. Even I have found use to my black papier notebook :D Genius!

I am really glad you made this type of video, as someone who has been Pagan since birth...people should also understand "darker magic". Not necessarily practicing, but understanding it to me is crucial. I have studied and worked with darker "entities" for mere experience, learning and understanding. But it's not for everyone...humans like to feel safe and there's nothing wrong with that (I suppose). Also Olivia I am excited to see what newer content you create unrelated to the Craft!

I'm coming back into witchcraft and taking a very slow approach to build my practice to my own needs, and this channel has been the most helpful. There's an oversaturation of hyper-posi content for pagan source materials in my area, and while that may work for many who don't like or don't want to include darker/more sedate philosophy within witchcraft, it's not a one-size-fits-all alternative for the rest of us. I will keep my eyes peeled for this book.

I've had this in my wishlist and been back and forth on getting it. I think when I go to order more books that I will order this one and the Crooked Path book as well. They both interest me and I have read over the years enough of the normal Witchcraft and Wiccan books. I am enjoying some of the new books that have came out. Thanks for sharing your opinion on this book.

Just bought this through the link provided. Thank you for this review. I think your approach of not talking about what you do personally, how ever you lead people to water and you teach them to fish... Thank you again.

Fantastic! Thanks Olivia. I only heard about this book yesterday and wanted to find out a little more. Your video is really helpful. I have ordered the book now and look forward to reading it. Your reviews are valued and very helpful. Lots of love, from Australia.

I bought this book. Fits me to a T. I own 11 books on the craft but this one is right up my alley. Thank you for the suggestion. I enjoy listening to you. I saw where you were looking for a change. Please keep sharing info about the craft. You have been there for me and taught Me a lot. I know you don't know me but your very important to your viewers. We love you. Take care. Be careful on that pole, lol. Hugs

This book is sitting on my shelf, currently on the list of to-reads. Excited to get to it!

This sounds like a book I would enjoy. Thanks for the review. I work with bones in both my practice and my art. It’s refreshing to see a practitioner on KZread that isn’t all Love and Light. Glad to have found this channel.

Thank you! I love you. I love your videos. I am a Grey Witch and I practice traditional witchcraft and folk magic. I have been looking for new books and this one definitely sounds like I will love it as much as you do! I'm so excited to go get it now. Blessings! 😊

Love your book reviews. I find them so important in such a time as to have so many witch books available, like too many sometimes.

Nice to see you flourish in your practice. Nice video like always.

I feel this so much. I've pathworked many left-hand path traditions (Qliphothic for starters) and it's so frustrating to me how many books are wiccan based, strictly follow the rule of three, or gatekeep what's "good or bad". LHP and darker traditions aren't evil like RHP practitioners seem to think. They're darker and force you to face things you may not be ready for, but they're not bad or evil.

I didn't buy this book based on a few if-y reviews on Amazon. I was going to purchase it alongside Planetary Magick, but ended up only getting that one. I'm changing my mind!! Your reviews have never failed me in the past. When you say a book is more suitable for intermediate/adept practitioners, I come running! Even after 10 years of practice, it's nearly impossible for me to find a book that isn't just 'the usual' on repeat - perhaps with a little flare, but that's it. As a lifelong bookworm, it's frustrating, and I've found myself spending more time desperately scowering the internet than tucked away with a true book in my hands. However, my favorite books that actually offer intermediate/adept information have all come from YOUR reccomendation. For that, I can't thank you enough!! 🥰🙏

Really loved hearing you speak on why you don’t share your practice on here, it’s kind of similar as to why I don’t speak too much on mine on my KZread channel. For me it’s private and sacred between me and my gods and not to be shared out to the world. This book sounded so cool too I sent this review to my coven sister it sounds perfect for her practice xx

My partner is currently reading this! Picked it up a week ago and is blowing through it. It’s exciting to see someone discuss this part of the craft. I’ll definitely be forwarding this to them :)

You singing about looking for the table of contents is so cute ❤

This is almost the exactly same opinion about this book that I shared in a FB group recently and someone pointed out this video to me. I absolutely connect with what you say here. Such terrific book! Take good care, and blessed be.

Girl… GIRL!!!! I am a beginner, still in my research phase I have a MOUNTAIN Of books I have picked up to read before I do any spells or magic but this book is literally the one I cannot put down! Like you said in the beginning all the other sources I find of witches , I noticed they’re craft was very “warm, and fluffy” and it didn’t really vibe with me, (not saying that I’m trying to hex or sacrifice or anything) but the craft I am drawn to is definitely like yours. From what I was able to relate to based of what you said! YOU are the only witch I binge watch videos from (and the green witch!) Because you are here for beginners like me, (which THANK YOU BTW ❤️) so being able to hear that you too feel the way I do at the moment makes me feel better about the craft I am learning about and just knowing that the “teacher” I look up to is also vibing with that craft 😂 thank you for all your videos and all the hard work you put into them. I totally understand why ur craft is private and I admire that as well! Keep doing you, I love you 💕 sending many blessings your way. 🖤🤍

1) Just went to barnes and noble and bought 3 witchy books to start my practice because idk wtf I'm doing as an exmo atheist witch but here the hell goes. 2) I LOVED what you did cutting the music in and out as you wove between your trains of thought. 10/10. epic. xD 3) and THANK you for linking your music in the description. Much appreciated.

Just ordered this, thank you! I've been a witch and dabbled on and off since the late 90's. I consider myself intermediate just because of the vast knowledge and information out there to be learned. This book could not have come at a better time for me. Thank you for recommending it!

I've kinda been curious about your practice because I've been subscribed a couple months and I just always got intense vibes from you. I really need to look this up because I absolutely love the thought of a book that dives into something I practice very heavily

I really appreciate this review as I feel very similar to you in the sense of not feeling very connected to most of the "magical community". Left and right people are shoving nothing but "light" magic into my face and "dark" magic is treated like it's completely taboo and that doesn't sit right with me at all. Like you said, they're not "good and bad", but people often separate them as if they are. I wonder if a lot of it comes from people wanting to make witchcraft seem less spooky to the "general public" or whatever, but it's important to acknowledge all kinds of magic instead of trying to dismiss so much of it as inherently bad or malicious- quite literally viewing magic as black and white instead of understanding the gray in it as well as knowing both sides are important. I hope soon enough I'll be able to add this book to my growing library though! I am a slow reader but I do love to learn and am always eager to learn from a good witchy book that is actually more my speed. (So basically whatever you review as good lol) Also, I am always completely mesmerized by your nails and your overall aesthetic/makeup/hair. Huge fan :)

Thanks Olivia! I'll definitely check this book!

I've had this book in my basket for such a long time and never actually pressed the buy button. I think it may be the time. I was afraid that it would be too fluffy even if it states that it isn't on the description. Glad you gave us an honest review! Much love x

I have been looking for a book that relates more to myself and my craft, so thank you for reviewing this book. I am so looking forward to reading it!

OMGGGG I'M shook. I'm shook. I was listening around 5:00 and agreeing to myself saying "it's like in theravada. There is no good or evil or white and black. It just is." RIGHT BEFORE you said it and I'm..... I have chills fuck lmao. THANK YOU for this video lol. It's hard to find content like this and you are so appreciated.

Definitely another book to add to my wishlist ❤️ thanks for the good insight into the book! I appreciate your explanations of dark and light. This is very in line with how I perceive those as well.

I am SO glad you reviewed this book!!! I've really thought about buying it, but I'm so cautious with books that delve into a darker path in witchcraft. So many are full of crap, and it's extremely frustrating. I am DEFINITELY getting this book!!!

We need more voices like yours. Love your videos!

I'm so glad you liked this book!! I thought of you as soon as I started reading it myself. Loved your review. 🖤 p.s. would love to see you and Carlos do a tea and chat again 🥰

Been thinking about buying this book. Thank you for the review! 😊

I really like your style and fashion sense... keep up the good work :)

Lovely footage. I like that you show us your outside self.. if you know what I mean. Would like to see more of that. The fluffy side of wicca has become stagnant and limited, and it's refreshing to hear someone talk about what the actual traditional craft involved more deeply.

Started reading thos just after i saw your video. OMG thank you I needed this.

Thanks, Olivia, for the frank, honest book review. This one is now at the top of my wish list.

So, this isn't something I normally comment just because I feel shallow since its not to do with the video content😂... but seriously I have to say your makeup is bomb!!!! 😍 I LOVE your lip color and your eyes!! Annnd your highlighter is amazing, okay all of it, you're beautiful (: P.S. I LOVE this book, and I'm not on Twitter but man I'm so glad you said that!

random note but your necklace is absolutely gorgeous!

I’m really glad I clicked this video… I feel like it’s hard to feel comfortable with my own craft when so many other people seem to look down on things that aren’t necessarily “of light”… if that makes sense. I’m definitely getting this book!

🙌 thank you for this 🙌 I have been practicing for about three years but new I was connected or sensitive since I was young. But all the books and things I read are more “light based” I believe there is a give and take, thinks are grey not black and white. I have been looking for a book to help me work more with the dead. Thank you Olivia you have been a major help in path so far.

This is a must have for my collection. Thank you for your review.

This book sounds quite interesting! Also, I'm loving your look in the video, especially the make-up, the lipstick's shade is everything 💜 may I ask what lipstick is that?

Great review and lately I've been... pulled towards shadow work. It just seems to require a kind of willingness to be vulnerable to make progress and I haven't really been able to take that kinda time. Still maybe there's some ideas there for me. OR maybe I need to rewatch your video on shadow work. Great work as always.

And awesome arial shots!

I find this fascinating!! Please give some more videos on this or more references. I have just ordered this book. I am interested in the darker side, including Necromantic Magick, Daemonolatry, etc. I recommend Stephanie Connolly Reisner's Keys of Ocat, Curses, Hexes, & Crossing, and The Preeeminent Curse..

I just got the audio book... This is in line with my practices

Olivia why are you so fricking cute🥺 okay it's very odd that I was just wanting to de-fluff my craft and being utterly sick of the love and light peddling in all the New Age stuff and needing something a little grungier. I thought.... do I go older? Books before the 50s so its not influenced by Wicca? This book sounds like a great place to start 😊 thank you

I love this book! It really helped me a lot and I could really relate to this. Thanks for reviewing it!

I love your book review videos. I dread your book review videos because ALL the books look good!

Oh my lawd! That cemetery scene was beautiful ❤️

Update! I did end up buying this book and it hits everything I never knew I wanted in a book, I'm so glad you did this review!!!

I've certainly gotten my interest peaked with this. I've been finding myself drawn to folk practices, and as funny as it sounds re-discovering wicca has probably driven that (after, as Georgina said in her video with Nike, its a surprisingly good bridge from ceremonial to folk practice)