Devin Hunter (Antioch, CA) holds third-degree initiations in both the Northern Star Tradition of Wicca as well as the Dianic Tradition of Witchcraft (the Cult of Diana) and is the founder of his own tradition, Sacred Fires. His podcast, The Modern Witch, has helped thousands of people from all over the world discover and develop their magical abilities. Devin is currently teaching with the Black Rose School of Witchcraft and is the reigning Master of Ceremonies at the New Orleans Witches' Ball.

"Devin covers in depth an elusive side of witchcraft that few have explored in great practical detail...Devin presents the material in a very grounded, no-nonsense approach paired with an inherent sense of responsibility. His understanding of mediumship, conjuring, flying, and working with the spirit world displays the truth that he not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk."—Laura Tempest Zakroff, author of Sigil Witchery"The Witch's Book of Spirits is the most complete book on working with the dead ever written for Witches, but it's more than a manual for communicating with souls of the departed. It's also a guide to the worlds which generally lay just outside of our grasp and a thorough look at the beings that live there. I'd also like to add that it's just a damn fine book about witchcraft, filled with advice and some much-needed common sense."—Jason Mankey, author of The Witch's Book of Shadows"Teaching an art requires a delicate brew of guidance, cautions, and encouragement; Devin Hunter's book hits the right recipe. The Witch's Book of Spirits is a book that captures the author's personal vision and process while providing systems and frameworks that can serve the reader in developing their own way with the spirits."—Ivo Dominguez, Jr., author of Practical Astrology for Witches and Pagans"In this book Devin gives not just the rituals necessary to conjure and communicate with spirits, but the tools for building life with them. He uses a method of teaching that alternates between supplying theory and principals that can be applied by almost anyone, with very specific rituals that he has received from the spirits himself. The result is a text that you will return to over and over again whether you are working his rites or developing your own."—Jason Miller, author of The Sorcerer's Secrets

• ContentsDedication and Acknowledgments xvForeword xviiIntroduction 1Part One: The Familiar Craft 5Chapter One: Witches, Spirits, and the Familiar Craft 9Chapter Two: Staying on Top 21Chapter Three: The Art of Mediumship 33Chapter Four: Spirit Guides and Familiars 61Chapter Five: Preparing for Takeoff 81Chapter Six: The Art of Flying 101Chapter Seven: Conjuration at a Glance 127Chapter Eight: Conjuration in Three Parts 145Chapter Nine: The Keys of Hecate 161Part Two: The Spirits of the Familiar Craft 187Chapter Ten: Angels 189Chapter Eleven: The Dead 201Chapter Twelve: Faeries 217Chapter Thirteen: Demons 233Part Three: The Grimoire of 33 Spirits, or the Book of the VEXNA-KARI 249Chapter Fourteen: The VEXNA-KARI 253Chapter Fifteen: The Others 263Conclusion 295Appendix a: additional sigils of the art 297Bibliography and recommended reading 299Index 303

Devin Hunter (Antioch, CA) holds third-degree initiations in both the Northern Star Tradition of Wicca as well as the Dianic Tradition of Witchcraft (the Cult of Diana) and is the founder of his own tradition, Sacred Fires. His podcast, The Modern Witch, has helped thousands of people from all over the world discover and develop their magical abilities. Devin is currently teaching with the Black Rose School of Witchcraft and is the reigning Master of Ceremonies at the New Orleans Witches' Ball.

"Devin covers in depth an elusive side of witchcraft that few have explored in great practical detail...Devin presents the material in a very grounded, no-nonsense approach paired with an inherent sense of responsibility. His understanding of mediumship, conjuring, flying, and working with the spirit world displays the truth that he not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk."—Laura Tempest Zakroff, author of Sigil Witchery"The Witch's Book of Spirits is the most complete book on working with the dead ever written for Witches, but it's more than a manual for communicating with souls of the departed. It's also a guide to the worlds which generally lay just outside of our grasp and a thorough look at the beings that live there. I'd also like to add that it's just a damn fine book about witchcraft, filled with advice and some much-needed common sense."—Jason Mankey, author of The Witch's Book of Shadows"Teaching an art requires a delicate brew of guidance, cautions, and encouragement; Devin Hunter's book hits the right recipe. The Witch's Book of Spirits is a book that captures the author's personal vision and process while providing systems and frameworks that can serve the reader in developing their own way with the spirits."—Ivo Dominguez, Jr., author of Practical Astrology for Witches and Pagans"In this book Devin gives not just the rituals necessary to conjure and communicate with spirits, but the tools for building life with them. He uses a method of teaching that alternates between supplying theory and principals that can be applied by almost anyone, with very specific rituals that he has received from the spirits himself. The result is a text that you will return to over and over again whether you are working his rites or developing your own."—Jason Miller, author of The Sorcerer's Secrets

• ContentsDedication and Acknowledgments xvForeword xviiIntroduction 1Part One: The Familiar Craft 5Chapter One: Witches, Spirits, and the Familiar Craft 9Chapter Two: Staying on Top 21Chapter Three: The Art of Mediumship 33Chapter Four: Spirit Guides and Familiars 61Chapter Five: Preparing for Takeoff 81Chapter Six: The Art of Flying 101Chapter Seven: Conjuration at a Glance 127Chapter Eight: Conjuration in Three Parts 145Chapter Nine: The Keys of Hecate 161Part Two: The Spirits of the Familiar Craft 187Chapter Ten: Angels 189Chapter Eleven: The Dead 201Chapter Twelve: Faeries 217Chapter Thirteen: Demons 233Part Three: The Grimoire of 33 Spirits, or the Book of the VEXNA-KARI 249Chapter Fourteen: The VEXNA-KARI 253Chapter Fifteen: The Others 263Conclusion 295Appendix a: additional sigils of the art 297Bibliography and recommended reading 299Index 303

Devin Hunter (Antioch, CA) holds third-degree initiations in both the Northern Star Tradition of Wicca as well as the Dianic Tradition of Witchcraft (the Cult of Diana) and is the founder of his own tradition, Sacred Fires. His podcast, The Modern Witch, has helped thousands of people from all over the world discover and develop their magical abilities. Devin is currently teaching with the Black Rose School of Witchcraft and is the reigning Master of Ceremonies at the New Orleans Witches' Ball.

"Devin covers in depth an elusive side of witchcraft that few have explored in great practical detail...Devin presents the material in a very grounded, no-nonsense approach paired with an inherent sense of responsibility. His understanding of mediumship, conjuring, flying, and working with the spirit world displays the truth that he not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk."—Laura Tempest Zakroff, author of Sigil Witchery"The Witch's Book of Spirits is the most complete book on working with the dead ever written for Witches, but it's more than a manual for communicating with souls of the departed. It's also a guide to the worlds which generally lay just outside of our grasp and a thorough look at the beings that live there. I'd also like to add that it's just a damn fine book about witchcraft, filled with advice and some much-needed common sense."—Jason Mankey, author of The Witch's Book of Shadows"Teaching an art requires a delicate brew of guidance, cautions, and encouragement; Devin Hunter's book hits the right recipe. The Witch's Book of Spirits is a book that captures the author's personal vision and process while providing systems and frameworks that can serve the reader in developing their own way with the spirits."—Ivo Dominguez, Jr., author of Practical Astrology for Witches and Pagans"In this book Devin gives not just the rituals necessary to conjure and communicate with spirits, but the tools for building life with them. He uses a method of teaching that alternates between supplying theory and principals that can be applied by almost anyone, with very specific rituals that he has received from the spirits himself. The result is a text that you will return to over and over again whether you are working his rites or developing your own."—Jason Miller, author of The Sorcerer's Secrets

• ContentsDedication and Acknowledgments xvForeword xviiIntroduction 1Part One: The Familiar Craft 5Chapter One: Witches, Spirits, and the Familiar Craft 9Chapter Two: Staying on Top 21Chapter Three: The Art of Mediumship 33Chapter Four: Spirit Guides and Familiars 61Chapter Five: Preparing for Takeoff 81Chapter Six: The Art of Flying 101Chapter Seven: Conjuration at a Glance 127Chapter Eight: Conjuration in Three Parts 145Chapter Nine: The Keys of Hecate 161Part Two: The Spirits of the Familiar Craft 187Chapter Ten: Angels 189Chapter Eleven: The Dead 201Chapter Twelve: Faeries 217Chapter Thirteen: Demons 233Part Three: The Grimoire of 33 Spirits, or the Book of the VEXNA-KARI 249Chapter Fourteen: The VEXNA-KARI 253Chapter Fifteen: The Others 263Conclusion 295Appendix a: additional sigils of the art 297Bibliography and recommended reading 299Index 303