How to Study Magic :A Guide to History, Lore, and Building Your Own Practice

An insider's guide for beginner mystics, How to Study Magic is your ultimate introduction to the main areas of magic, what it means to practice them, and — most of all — how to get started.

Have you ever wanted to dive into the world of magic, but weren't sure where to begin? You're not alone! Knowing where to start can be mystifying, but it doesn't have to be. In How to Study Magic, author, educator, and seasoned witch Sarah Lyons guides readers through an introductory course of study and an enchanted entry point to the wide world of magical paths.

Drawing on Sarah's own experience practicing and teaching magic for more than a decade, this interactive exploration takes novice witches through basic tools they can use in their studies — from divination and meditation to cleansing and protection— before diving into the history, lore, and modern incarnations of a wide range of magical practices. With chapters on Witchcraft, Chaos Magic, Spellbooks and Grimoires, Gods and Goddesses, and more, this dynamic guide gives readers an insider's perspective on how to craft their own personalized practice. Each chapter also contains interactive activities, journal prompts, and suggestions for further reading, allowing beginner witches to chart their own paths and explore their own power.

Hardcover; 192 pages.