Contents Introduction . 1 Chapter 1: A Witch Is Resourceful . 9 Thinking Differently 13 Foraging 16 Making Your Own Magical Tools 19 The Magical EDC Kit 21 Exercises 23 Chapter 2: A Witch Is Resilient . 27 The Survival of Witchcraft 28 When There Are Setbacks 30 When the Magic Isn't Working 34 Exercises 38 Chapter 3: A Witch Is Creative . 41 Magic as an Act of Creation 42 Creating Your Own Spells and Rituals 42 Visualization: The Witch's Secret Sauce 47 The Astral Residence 49 Building Your Astral Residence 50 Exercises 55 Chapter 4: A Witch Is Kind . 59 Kind Does Not Equal Nice 61 The Place of Compassion in Witchcraft 65 The Interconnectedness of the World 67 Protection Magic 68 Exercises 74 Chapter 5: A Witch Is Patient . 79 Magic Takes Time 80 Magical Timing for Better Spellcasting 82 Write It All Down 85 While You Are Waiting 88 Exercises 91 Chapter 6: A Witch Is Intuitive . 95 Trusting Your Gut 96 Sharpening Your Intuition 99 Pay Attention to Your Dreams 101 Divination 104 Exercises 108 Chapter 7: A Witch Is Self-Aware .

113 Know Yourself Through Shadow Work 114 Finding Your Personal Path 118 Identifying Your Strengths and Weaknesses 122 Your Family and Cultural History of Witchcraft 124 Exercises 128 Chapter 8: A Witch Is Knowledgeable . 133 Being a Problem-Solver 134 Cultivate Relationships 137 Ways to Learn 141 Vet Your Sources 144 Exercises 148 Chapter 9: A Witch Is Purposeful . 151 Goal-Orientated Magic 152 Pre-Spellcasting Rituals 156 The Ritual and the Witch 159 Putting the Purpose in Your Practice 162 Exercises 166 Chapter 10: A Witch Is Honest . 171 Your Intentions 172 When You Have to Hide the Truth 175 Exercises 177 Chapter 11: A Witch Is Respectful . 183 Of the Land and Spirits 184 Of Other Cultures and Magical Practices 187 Of Themselves 191 Of Their Power 194 Exercises 198 Chapter 12: A Witch Is Curious . 201 Don't Accept the World as It Is 202 Curiosity and the Cat 204 Safety 206 Build Your Own Cabinet of Curiosities 213 Exercises 215 Chapter 13: A Witch Is Confident . 219 Imposter Syndrome 220 ADHD and Other Conditions 223 Using Your Magic to Build Self-Confidence 227 Using Your Self-Confidence to Boost Your Magic 230 Exercises 232 Conclusion . 237 Acknowledgments .

239 Recommended Reading . 241 Bibliography . 243.