At a glance
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Hardcover, 160 pages, illustrated
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Author: Rieka Moonsong, Wiccan high priestess and mesa-carrying, Andean-trained shaman
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Published: November 21, 2023
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Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.6 in
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Includes a directory of animals with spells, meditations and talismans
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Part of the Mystical Handbook series from Wellfleet — foil-detail covers, colour-saturated interiors, premium paper blend
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Companion volumes: Witchcraft, Moon Magic, Love Spells, Fairy Magic, Goddess Magic, Knot Magic, Superstitions, House Magic and Herbal Magic
How to use it
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Look up the animal that keeps appearing. That is how most readers actually enter the book.
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Start with the meditations before the spells — the connection comes first.
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Use the talisman work when you want something to carry rather than something to perform.
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Read the introduction on roles. Spirit guide, power animal and familiar are not interchangeable terms here.
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Keep it visible. It is a pocket-format hardcover designed to be picked up, not archived.
Three animals and the magic attributed to them
| Animal |
Attributed magic |
| Black cats and ravens |
Powerful magic; known in the magic community as shape-shifters |
| Bats |
Lunar magic, associated with shadow work |
| Bears |
Energy of night and earth — assistants to protection spells and rituals |
✨ Temple Tip — let the animal choose you
Rather than picking a favourite from the directory, note which creature you have actually been meeting — in dreams, on walks, in odd coincidences — and look that one up first. Traditional practice runs in that direction.
Questions we get asked
What is the difference between a spirit guide, a power animal and a familiar?
The book treats them as distinct roles and explains what each plays in our lives, covering both domesticated and wild animals.
Does it contain spells?
Yes — spells, meditations and talismans, aimed at strengthening your connection to the animal world.
Is it illustrated?
Yes. It is part of Wellfleet's Mystical Handbook series, with foil-detail covers and colour-saturated interiors on a premium paper blend.
Are there other books in the series?
Witchcraft, Moon Magic, Love Spells, Fairy Magic, Goddess Magic, Knot Magic, Superstitions, House Magic and Herbal Magic.
Who is Rieka Moonsong?
A Wiccan high priestess and mesa-carrying, Andean-trained shaman based in Denver, Colorado, offering divination, healing and soul work.
Everything that walks, flies or watches from the fence. #TempleOfDesire
