Everyone has their own ideas about witchcraft. But what is a modern witch, really? And how does one go about jumping into witchcraft in the modern age? This book will answer all of those questions and more. Written by a practicing witch, this book presents a broad overview of general magical practices rooted in the bustling and diverse world of modern life. Among the many topics covered in these pages are some of the following: Have you ever wondered what the difference was between a Wiccan and a witch? Or if there was a difference? Well, now you can find out. This book covers several key differences as well as how non-Wiccan witches can work their magic without adhering strictly to the Wiccan religion. Beginning witches will learn how to raise several kinds of protective shields. From wards to protect you during your spell casting to shields that protect you from specific people and beyond, protection spells abound on these pages. Not only will you learn how to protect yourself, but your home and pets as well. Love spells are controversial. But what if there was a way to attract love without trampling the free will of another person? Well, I have good news: there is! This book contains a safe, ethical love spell that will help you find the love you are looking for without violating anyone else's personal freedoms or choice. There is a wild array of witches out there. And finding where you fit into the magical spectrum can be difficult. That is why the spells in this book are written to suit nearly any magical practitioner. You need only substitute out the energy you use most often and perhaps a few aesthetic points, and even the newest magical practitioner can wield these spells within the structure of their personal practice. You might think you know what magic looks like. But modern magic has been influenced, predominantly, by one religion for the last sixty years. Isn't it time for something a little bit new? Aren't you ready to see the full array of what magic can offer you and what you, in turn, can offer to the energies that you work with? This book will help you find all of that and more. Solitary Moon has several books on the subject of magic, each geared to a specific need. Every witch is welcome in these pages, every practice seen as part of the amazing constellation that is the modern magical community. The Beginner Witch is a book for modern magic users, written with an eye toward inclusivity and respect. The spells were written to accommodate people with mobility concerns or who might not fit into the usual magical binary. And each spell was crafted with an eye toward making them as welcoming to witches from across the world as possible. So please, sit down with Solitary Moon and see what modern magic can offer you. You won't be disappointed.