Really love the concept and execution of this book. Some unique rituals and spells for the darker phases of life to help embrace the challenges.

I always love a book that helps me learn more about my craft and perfect my practices. I didn't realize how much I needed this book in my life until I had it. It taught me so much and is definitely going to end up in my collection. I definitely would recommend this one.

I wanted to like it. I really did. But I couldn't get with it. The writing level felt middle school, which is fine, and I think a YA work by this author would probably be wonderful. I would also recommend this a younger student/reader than myself. I think this is rooted in a mild amount of basic psych and neuroscience then overshadowed by vague references to patriarchy and shadow and light. Yes, patriarchy bad.

These are beautifully written and easily understood spells. Sometimes books like this feel forced but the writing was smooth and the spells felt usable.

Full review to come.
I deeply apologize, but life is a handful lately and I'm using all my free time to read, not review. I hope everybody understands.

Incredible resource for the modern witchy woman or person! I loved the rituals Lisa Marie described in this book. They were super relatable and accessible for people whether they had limited funds, were new to the craft or experienced in working with magic. The topics were very relevant for today's political climate and social media driven world. These are two huge things that have created a resurgence in all things magical as woman in particular are looking to empower themselves and people in general are trying to "connect" with something tangible instead of just digital. The "spells" are very easy to follow and even if you also practice a traditional religion they can be used in a mindfulness/self care way. I loved that she focused on working on your shadow self as this topic can be intimidating and is not as discussed as the "love and light" movement. I did receive this book from net galley for review, but I will be purchasing it for myself to keep as a reference for my own spiritual practice. Highly recommended!!!

I enjoyed this selection more than I thought I would. It does have spells for various things but it also explains how to do them and why you might want to. I loved the Lunar light one to usher in new beginnings in particular. The other thing that I found really welcoming was that the author really focuses on self-care using all kinds of methods including journal writing and baths. Great book!

4/5

Solid, informative, and a no-nonsense book for the witches inside us.
If you need a little pick-me-up spell or even something to help you contemplate yourself/your life, this book would be the answer.
Easy to find, easy to use, and it even said that you don't have to buy every single tool listed (like, fr my broke ass couldn't afford sum crystals lol)
Cheers!

Not a super long book - under 180 pages. But good looking spells and rituals to do. Not all have to be done. It is nicely set up and illustrations within the book.

I like to study all types of things. This book is in my opinion is not about magic or witchcraft. It is a book about ritual and the process of ritual to make things happen and change your thoughts and ideas about things. Just doing something and thinking about what you are doing and why can manifest it to reality. This book helps with that with the setting up of candles, crystals or just a cup of tea, your mind is preparing and thinking good thoughts or how to change the situation. I liked the rituals for Saying Goodbye to Something You Lost, Comfort over the Loss of a Pet, Lightening a Bad Mood and Growing Love of Nature. These are all basic and easy to do and all directions are simple. I really liked this book and the way it is presented and written.
I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

A nice little book filled mostly with rituals. Whether or not you believe what is written the practices are like meditations and are great for getting away from negative thoughts and sending you out into the word with positive ones.

This book was actually very interesting! The spellwork was easy to follow and the scenerios to use it were explained.

I had been looking for a book focusing on this topic for some time, but as a novice in the field I had not found one both simplistic but illuminating enough for my needs. This beautiful little volume, however, delivered everything I required.

This began with an introduction to spellwork that was both simple yet instructive and gave me all the basis I needed to continue and practise the spells detailed for myself. The spells themselves were simple to carry out and focused on a disparate series of needs, so all readers could find the solution for almost any area they required help with.

I feel I can not give this book a full five-star rating without gauging the outcome for each spell but all I have so far carried out have been, let's just say, enlightening.

This book is an outline of earth religion rituals, reframed for modern times and lingo. It is gentle and positive. Most of the spells and rituals require few things that you would not already have, the theme here is self care. The author pulls from a variety of earth religion traditions so the content is fairly eclectic. The graphics and paper color are all calming. I enjoyed it quite a bit and had no quibble with the content. Best for those in need of a self care regime.

One of the most important facts about this book is stated in the introduction, this book is not about magic and witchcraft, this book is about self-care. And that is exactly what it is. There are rituals to ground you, rituals to promote self-love, to get comfortable with the idea of loss or even death, to make time for yourself, for your self-care, ...

It seems like there is a ritual for nearly every negative moment in your life. This book shall help you to focus your energy onto yourself or people you care about.

By ritual, the author does not necessarily mean hours of preparation, drawing a magic circle, calling the elements, using thousands of strange herbal ingredients, anointed candles and so on. You can do that, but most of the rituals include a few household ingredients every woman has at home, or none at all. The rituals are easy to follow and all of them are supposed to make you feel better, be a better person, to empower you in yourself.

Empowering.

That is the word that comes to mind when I think of this book.

I haven't had the opportunity to make use of everything in this book yet but I am really looking forward to doing so.

Highly recommended.

Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group for the ARC!

I have yet to try the spells, but just by reading the book I already feel much better. We all have magic in ourselves, we just need to find ways to use it. Lucky for us, the author does a great job here explaining everything in a very easy way to understand. I'd recommend it to anyone.

A ver good and intersting book, different from the usual spellbook. It talks about self care and it’s full of clear expectations.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this arc

This is a neat book full of different ways to help, heal and honor yourself and others. Using everything from meditation and journaling to symbolic tokens and drawings, Lisa Marie Basile demonstrates how setting intentions, facing things head-on, deciding on a course of action and following through, and using creativity and imagination can help us let go of and/or invite various things into our lives. Love it!

Light Magic for Dark Times is not your typical spellbook. Author Lisa Marie Basile focuses on magic for self-care,. The rituals included are not like your stereotypical spells: they include crystals and candles of course, but add journaling as well as baths. Basile aims at helping you love yourself, love others and balance your dark side.. A fresh and easy read, Light Magic for Dark Times helps ground yourself when times get tough.