Lazy Witchcraft for Crazy, Sh*tty Days by Andrea Samayoa

Spoon ratings on every spell. Each spell and ritual is rated by the number of spoons it takes, so you can match the working to what you have on a given day, including zero-spoon options.

Chapters organized by kind of magic. Six chapters, including Self-Care, Focus + Energy, Protection + Warding, and Manifestation, let you open straight to the work you need.

Friendly to beginners. The voice is funny and irreverent, the pages are illustrated, and Andrea adds her best tips on divination, bulk recipes, herbs, and ingredient substitutions.

• Full title: Lazy Witchcraft for Crazy, Sh*tty Days: Easy Spells and Rituals for When You're Stressed Out, Wiped Out, or Just Have No More Spoons to Give
• Author: Andrea Samayoa
• Publisher: Fair Winds Press, an imprint of The Quarto Group (October 2024)
• Format: Trade paperback, 160 pages
• Size: about 6.7 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping weight: about 1.1 lb
• ISBN: 9780760392645

Lazy witchcraft belongs to the modern, eclectic witchcraft that grew up on social media, where practitioners trade quick spells and honest talk about keeping a practice going through real life. You won't find a single lineage here; Andrea draws on the everyday folk-magic toolkit of spell jars, teas, oils, candles, and simple wards.

The idea underneath is an old one. Folk practitioners have always worked with what was at hand: a pinch of salt, a candle stub, a word spoken over a cup of tea. This book gives you permission to do the same, and its spoon ratings borrow the popular shorthand for how much you have to give on a given day, so the magic meets you where you are.

1. Check in with yourself first. Decide how many spoons you have today, then flip to a spell rated to match.
2. Keep a small everyday kit (salt, a few chime candles, a jar or two, a favorite oil) so a working is never more than a minute away.
3. Lean on the substitution tips when something is missing, and swap from your pantry instead of skipping the spell.
4. Jot down the workings you love in your grimoire or Book of Shadows so your best low-effort spells are easy to find next time.

Your own sense of what you can manage is the best guide here; the book is simply there to make the magic easier to reach.

• Assorted Chime Candles, Set of 20: small, quick-burning candles made for the short spells this book favors.
• Happiness Pocket Spellbottle: a ready-made spell jar for the zero-spoon days when even assembling one is too much.
• The Little Big Book of White Spells by Ileana Abrev: another collection of short, simple spells to keep beside this one.
• Green Witchcraft by Paige Vanderbeck: for the days you have more to give and want to go deeper into herbs and plants.
• Mastering Magick by Mat Auryn: a structured spellcasting course for building skill when your energy allows.

Is this book good for beginners?

Yes. Andrea wrote it with beginners and young practitioners in mind, and most spells call for everyday items you likely already have. The spoon ratings also help new witches start small and build confidence, while experienced practitioners will find it a handy shortcut for busy or low-energy days.

What does the spoon rating mean?

Each spell and ritual is labeled with the number of spoons it takes, a popular shorthand for how much you have to give on a given day. A one-spoon spell takes almost no effort, and the zero-spoon options are for days when you want to stay connected to your practice without doing much at all.

Does the book follow a specific tradition?

No. It is eclectic, modern witchcraft drawn from the everyday folk-magic toolkit of spell jars, teas, oils, candles, and simple wards. It doesn't teach Wicca or any initiatory path, so it fits alongside whatever practice you already have, or works as a gentle first step if you're just starting out.

What's the difference between this and The Little Big Book of White Spells?

Both are collections of short, simple spells. Lazy Witchcraft is organized around how much effort you have to give, with spoon ratings and a humorous, irreverent voice. The Little Big Book of White Spells is organized by life goals and has a gentler, more traditional tone. Many readers enjoy keeping both on the shelf.

Does the book use strong language?

Yes, a little. Like the title, the book includes censored profanity and a cheeky sense of humor. It suits adults and older teens who enjoy a playful voice. If you're giving it as a gift, that irreverent edge is worth knowing about, though it's part of what makes the book feel like a friend talking.