Today I'm reviewing Hex Your Ex: And 100+ Other Spells to Right Wrongs and Banish Bad Luck for Good.

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Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am an atheist witch.  I look for the connection between magic and science without the need for a deity. I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 13 years honing my craft.  I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts nearly 400,000 views.


As usual I'll start with a review of the physical book.  First, I love the fact that this book is hard cover. Many of these types come out as a soft cover and I find that just makes it more difficult for travel. This is a small book so it is really easy to toss into a purse or backpack.  The cover of the book is a bit of a tease.  While you can find spells for hexing inside the book is also filled with numerous other spells.  This book also contains my favorite part of any decent reference book, a solid index. I think authors too often neglect to add this at a detriment to their audience.

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The language of the book is very casual.  You won't find any ancient Hecatean chants or Orphic Hymns here. The first chapter goes into the "rules" if you will on using magic and witchcraft.  The author tells us about white magic, black magic and gray magic and guides the reader on focusing that intent.  The text has been "updated" if you will, to change "Coven" with "Magical Squad".  While witty and entertaining, I'm not sure that the traditional practitioner will see this as anything useful.  We have to remember though that these new changes in syntax or presentation are simply the way that magical rites and rituals are being adopted and expanded by those who are newly entering the craft.

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I will call out specifically however, how much I really enjoyed the list on page 19 that is written as follows:

• SHOW RESPECT - Treat the spirit helps as honored teachers and allies, not servants.
• ASK FOR ASSISTANCE - guides, guardians and deities recognize your free will and might not intervene unless you invite them to.
• DON'T TRY TO MICROMANAGE - If you seek aid from spirit beings, turn of the reigns and allow them to carry out your request as they see fit.

I think many old witches need to learn these lessons as well.

Chapter two takes us in to spells for every occasion. It breaks down the types of spells and defines them.  I think this is a great chapter for new and old witches alike.  There is some great info here that our people could really learn from.

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I won't go through each and every chapter, but I can say my initial scoff at this book has to be taken back. The author would do better by selecting a different title, though tongue in cheek it comes off initially as a book not to be taken seriously. To me the title says, I'm making fun of magic, but the content is really quite helpful and in my opinion key to anyone who wants to learn the ins and outs of magic and witchcraft.

Overall, I think this is a great book (I can't believe I'm writing this) to have on your witchy or magical bookshelf.

PS - Don't hex your ex.  :)

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Sosanna

A week doesn't pass by without the request from either this blog or via my website with a request for a love spell.  Love magic is tricky business. You'll find some (like myself) who do not dabble in the affairs of love.



There are however a lot of practitioners out there who will certainly hook you up with a love spell. One books specifically - Love Magic by  Lilith Dorsey offers the reader 250 spells and potions to help get your love life off the ground.  The contents page tells us that we can expect the author to cover everything from Happiness and self love through marriage and fertility.


While not exactly Love Potion #9 on page 210 of the book the author assures us that working with the Elysian Fields Ritual will "bring about blissful dreams of erotic pleasure."  Certain something worth reading.




The book isn't simply filled with love spells, there are quite a few spells to limit or remove unwanted attraction as well. (Which is oddly ironic in a book of love magic spells)  For example we have the Gone and Away Spell &  Downfall of Social Media on page 203 that intend to fix you right up when things have gone awry.

I don't tend to practice love spells for others. But I can give some advice on what I did for myself in my personal situation. There is the need to write things down and repeat them. There is also a bit of focusing of energy. But probably not exactly as you expected.  Relationships are not fixer uppers. We have to be happy with the person we expect to be in a relationship with exactly as they are today. In my case my partner and I sat down and created separate lists.  My list was what I expected of them. What I was ok with. And the same in reverse. We sat down together and compared our lists. After we went though each item one by one discussing them and understanding really what our expectations were from this relationship we were able to move forward. I sit here across from them 15 years later with only 2 fights under our belt, both feeling loved and 100% supported in every way. While you can set your intentions with some herbs, roots and flowers, one should always include the most magical ingredient around.  Communication.

...after all, you'll never find your hero if you're not honest with what you're really looking for.