Changeling

Changeling is a handbook of eclectic animist witchcraft in the form of two 'books': The Book of Qualities consists of fifty-five 'qualities' that can help place a witch in a solid, grounded, and responsive position to live their fullest life, along with charms, spells, and questions to support deeper inquiry. The Praxis section provides approaches to spirit work, offerings, energy work, shielding, and simple but effective spells that are highly scalable and multi-use. Changeling focuses on spoken and written charms and looks at connecting with allied spirits, working with Elemental powers, Lunar timing, cord, vessel, and candle spells, and the creation of talismans. Its goal is to help center the reader in a position of power and sovereignty, fully aware of their own magical nature and the responsibility that comes with it. From the author of Six Ways: Approaches & Entries For Practical Magic and Weaving Fate: Hypersigils, Changing The Past, And Telling True Lies.

Introduction -1

A Book Of Qualities -15

1. A Witch Seeks Power -20

2. A Witch Claims Power -23

3. A Witch Shapes Energy -24

4. A Witch Is Crafty -26

5. Witchcraft Is A Vessel -28

6. A Witch Is A Vessel -30

7. A Witch Chooses What They Hold -32

8. A Witch Knows How To Let Go -34

9. A Witch Roots Their Work -36

10. A Witch Takes What Is Given -39

11. A Witch Knows How To Cultivate Energy -42

12. A Witch Works Where They Are -44

13. A Witch Chooses Their Own Horse -46

14. A Witch Knows They Are Causative -47

15. A Witch Walks A Threefold Path -49

16. A Witch Owns Their Thoughts -51

17. A Witch Owns Their Words -53

18. A Witch Owns Their Deeds -55

19. A Witch Courts Failure As An Ally -57

20. A Witch Sits Like A Stone -59

21. A Witch Chooses An Empowered Worldview -64

22. A Witch Knows Everything Is Connected -69

23. A Witch Works With Connections -71

24. A Witch Is Resolved -74

25. A Witch's Path Follows Their Gaze -76

26. A Witch Works In The Real -78

27. A Witch Resists False Dreams -80

28. A Witch Stands In A Position of Power -82

29. A Witch Takes Action -85

30. A Witch Invokes Power -86

31. A Witch Is Created By Their Actions -89

32. A Witch Expects Resistance -91

33. A Witch Chooses The Road They Walk -93

34. A Witch Walks With Their Allies -94

35. A Witch Works With The Locals -97

36. A Witch Works With Deities, If They So Choose -100

37. A Witch Works With Their Allies -104

38. A Witch Is A Watcher -106

39. A Witch Knows Not All Others Are Allies -108

40. A Witch Chooses Their Relationships -111

41. A Witch Cultivates Power -112

42. A Witch Takes Care Of Themselves -114

43. A Witch Walks In The Shallows -116

44. A Witch Knows Fear Is A Friend -119

45. A Witch Shapes The World -122

46. A Witch Is Comfortable With Discomfort -124

47. A Witch Knows The Value Of Hard Work -126

48. A Witch Is Useful -127

49. A Witch Decides -128

50. A Witch Chooses Their Sources -129

51. A Witch Is Intelligent -131

52. A Witch Is Sovereign -132

53. A Witch Remembers -134

54. A Witch Is Trustworthy -136

55. A Witch Knows Love -138

Praxis -141

The Year, The Moon, And Sacred Time -161

The Four Roads -173

The Arts Of Asking -187

Closing Thoughts -223

Suggested Resources -227