Arcane Reading Nook
Trusted tomes & Occult Essentials.
Your Guide to Witchcraft, Wisdom, and Soulful Study
Welcome to the Arcane Reading Nook.
Where every book on these shelves has earned its place through candlelit nights, wild scribbles in the margins, and a fair amount of spilled coffee (or potion, depending on the day). This is our curated collection of trusted tomes and occult essentials, Books that have fed our spirit and sharpened our craft.
Here you’ll find honest recommendations, featured books, The kind of reviews you’d get from a witchy best friend: no gatekeeping, no fluff, and absolutely no time wasted on the bland.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your witchcraft, expand your wisdom, or just escape into something a little more magical, this is your invitation to pull up a chair, get comfy, and let your next favorite book find you.
Trick or Treat Tarot | A Review
Anyone who knows me, knows I am a spooky soul. I love all things Halloween and even most of my Halloween décor stays up year-round as my normal décor. So, when I saw there was a new Tarot deck that revolved around my favorite time of year, I knew I had to have it. The Trick or Treat Tarot deck was so much better than I could have ever dreamed! The Trick or Treat Tarot deck is perfect for this time of year! During the spooky season, we are allowed to create our own unique identity. An identity that is free from stigmas and fears. We get to step into what we most desire to be and be free from our inhibitions. This deck is perfect for guiding your path and showing you what you need to break free from. This deck is set up in the traditional 78-card style
The Day of the Dead | A Review
I love autumn, and there is something special about the chill of the air and the feeling as the veil thins. I grew up in northern New Mexico, and I remember seeing decorations and hearing about my friend’s celebrations of El Día de los Muertos or The Day of the Dead. Still, I never got to participate or learn much about it. However, I have always been interested in the celebration, and Llewellyn’s Little Book of the Day of the Dead has rekindled my interest from my childhood. Llewellyn’s Little Book of The Day of the Dead Llewellyn’s Little Book Series is spectacular! Jaime Gironés is a beautiful writer. The imagery painted within the book is stunning as he brings us into a deep understanding of the culture and magic surrounding the Day of the Dead celebrations. “We celebrate death because death is not the end. Death is a transformation. We celebrate
The Shamanic Soul | A Review
I sat down one cool fall morning to start Daniel Moler’s book The Shamanic Soul, little did I know I would be sitting in my reading corner for the next four hours. I was glued to his book turning page after page absorbing the text like it was breathing life into my very soul. Many of the spiritual books I read have enchanted me in one way or another, but Daniel’s book is by far the best book I have read to date in 2022! Daniel’s captivating storytelling brings you into glimpses of his life and training within shamanism. In each story of his life, he brings teachings and lessons that allow the reader to begin their training in shamanism. Daniel allows the reader to start at the beginning of the shamanic journey with little to no practice and bring them forth into the deep work. Shamanism is a way of
Amazing Chocolate Bread| Featured Recipe
This last week, I had the honor of getting to sit down with author Laurel Woodward and discuss gardening, sustainable cooking and living, and kitchen witchery. Laurel is the author of Kitchen Witchery and Backyard Garden Witchery. She is also a blogger, a sustainable gardener, and just a wonderful soul too! After exploring her blog and all books I fell in love with her Chocolate Bread Recipe and with her permission I wanted to share it with all of you! Laurel’s Chocolate Bread Ingredients: 1/2 cup cocoa 2 cups flour or flour replacement 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 cup coffee 1/2 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, divided Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease an 8 x 4 loaf tin. In a mixing bowl, stir together the cocoa, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking
Comforting Easy Potato Soup
On cold winter nights or even cool spring nights sometimes a bowl of soup is exactly what the soul needs. When it comes to comfort soups two come to mind for our household, chicken and rice soup and potato soup. This delicious and easy potato soup is budget-friendly and can be vegetarian too. We love to make a full Dutch oven to stretch for a few additional meals too. You may find your soup need more or less seasoning to your tastes so feel free to adjust as need. Ingredients 1 bag of frozen diced potatoes 2 packages of instant mashed potatoes – sour cream and chive flavor 1 small to medium onion – diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 cup sour cream 1 to 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 to 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock (low sodium) 2 to 4 cups of
Priestess of the Morrigan | A Review
Several years ago I had been terrified of the Morrigan and yet so curious about her. I knew of her yet all I had heard from other witches was “she is too powerful to work with” or “you must be ‘X’ level of witch to work with her.” No one could have prepared me for the amazing experience of when she called me to work with her. It feels like a lifetime since that happened but it was an experience I will never forget. I have been a dedicant of Morrigan for many years not and while she is not as frightening as she once was, she is still one of the more amazing deities I have ever worked with. An Extraordinary Look Into The Work With The Morrigan So when I got to read Priestess of the Morrigan by Stephanie Woodfield it was like reliving all of those extraordinary