You Are a Great and Powerful Wizard: Self-Care Magic for Modern Mortals

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Enchanting! An accessible mental health guide told through lens of magic and wizardry, this book is an empowering handbook for anyone who is looking for self-possession amidst a toxic culture. A unique overview of life that covers everything from depression, activism, dream analysis, and intentional eating under an overarching umbrella of magical wellness, this book is for anyone who could use more magic and happiness in their life! Recommended By Ariel K., Powells.com

Your words and actions have tremendous power. Learn how to harness that power to change your life and make the world a better place with this modern spell book — regardless of your religion or spiritual leanings. Contemporary life is confusing and it's easy to feel out of control. In this smart, secular witchcraft manual, Sage Liskey shows you how to get in touch with the mental, emotional, and physical aspects needed for spell casting. Chapters include guidance on finding your highest form, understanding your wizarding type, controlling your magic, overcoming roadblocks to your power such as depression and trauma, finding love or your ideal career, working with magical objects, facing a crisis, and community spell work. Once you've fully tapped into your magical powers, you can use them to effect positive change in yourself and those around you.

"Hermione Granger meets Emily Post....Magical potential is everywhere and in everything, suggests You Are a Great and Powerful Wizard, making its advice not only practical, but enchanting." Foreword Magazine

Sage Liskey is an Oregon born writer, artist, designer, and activist. He is the founder of the Rad Cat Press and author of numerous zines and books covering topics such as mental health, activism, community, sustainability, and poetry. He releases most of his work for free and maintains an active blog at www.sageliskey.com

Barbara Counsil grew up among deciduous forests and drastically changing seasons of Northern Michigan. Now, she is constantly inspired by the juxtaposition of beauty and grit of the natural world. Barbara has been making art for 10 years, with a BFA from Kendall College of Art and Design and a summer job as a park ranger assistant. Her combined passions in community art education and environmental stewardship have lead her to Sage Liskey, another wizarding warrior of health and peace. Check out her website: www.marbart.net