Lazy Witchcraft for Crazy, Sh*tty Days: Easy Spells and Rituals for When You’re Stressed Out, Wiped Out, or Just Have No Spoons Left to Give

TikTokker Samayoa debuts with an irreverent compendium of rituals and spells for readers who “want to be witchy so bad but can’t seem to find the time, energy, or will to live (at least some days).” Writing that witchcraft is more about intention than complex spellwork or expensive ingredients, Samayoa shares such low-energy rituals for focus, energy, and abundance as a “self-love herbal mixture” combining rose, lavender, and chamomile; a ritual to “draw peaceful vibes” into one’s home by placing a piece of cotton in a bowl of sugar; and a (slightly more complex) “creative inspiration ritual” calling for frankincense, different colored candles, a feather, different stones, and a journal. With clear ingredient lists, substitution suggestions, and spoons to indicate difficulty level (a one-spoon spell for “not giv[ing] a fuck” involves lighting a candle and whispering, “I do not give a shit. You cannot make me give a shit”), Samayoa’s easy-to-grasp spells and down-to-earth tone make her an irresistible guide to a “magical” practice that combines esoteric ritual, self-care suggestions, and plenty of upbeat affirmations, frequently to delightful effect. This charms. Illus. (Oct.)