Laura’s book is a fresh look at being a witch. A brilliant book for those who are beginners in the craft or those who want to go back to basics.

While so many books in spiritual practice talk about all the magical things that exist in the universe. I have not read many where it’s so focused on how magical our bodies are and how to work with them in a intentional, internal way.

While it’s not overflowing with detail about each part of the body. The book provides a nice starting point for anyone interested in this topic. With various rituals and Sigil designs for those who want to incorporate that into their practice.

I personally skimmed those sections taking on board what resonates. There is a section like that in every chapter so just to be warned if you don’t like those types of sections or find their repetitive natures cumbersome to read.

I would personally have loved more context in regards to where a lot of these ideas come from. The various folk lores and traditions which had lead to these interpretations. While each chapter does have a dedicated section to some of the folklore and myths. My nerd self would have loved much more information on this.

Overall, it’s a lovely book that is aimed at acceptance of ourselves and bodies for what they are. There are some very practical element that I will be incorporating into my own practice and some that I just didn’t connect to be that’s a personal preference. It’s a relatively easy read and reference multiple magical practices within the book.

My favourite quote from the book - “Perfection is like a butterfly pinned down under glass. Nobody is able to fly in those circumstances, let alone live”