Witchlings Deck & Book Set by Paulina Cassidy

Meet the Witchlings: forty small, spirited enchantresses who are ready to share their magic with you. Created by artist Paulina Cassidy, this charming deck and book set pairs 40 whimsical, starry cards with a 200-page Book of Spells, offering more than 150 easy, uplifting workings drawn from each individual Witchling. This is magick with the intimidation stripped away, spells built on friendly tools like candle and color, a few spoken words, and a moment of focused intention, so nothing requires rare ingredients or years of study. Draw a Witchling for daily inspiration, or turn to the book for a spell that matches a hope you are holding. Watched over by Orion the owl, the universal familiar who appears throughout, the Witchlings make a delightful, welcoming companion for anyone curious about magick.

Key Features of the Witchlings Deck and Book Set

40 whimsical Witchling cards. Each card is its own character with a theme and personality, illustrated in Paulina Cassidy's dreamy, starry style, with Orion the owl familiar appearing alongside each one.

A 200-page Book of Spells. The illustrated companion book includes clear instructions for more than 150 simple spells, with tips and insights from each individual Witchling.

Approachable, everyday magick. The spells lean on familiar tools such as candle and color magic, chanting, and meditation, making the set a gentle introduction as well as a joy for seasoned readers.

About This Deck

From the publisher, U.S. Games Systems: Paulina Cassidy, who also signs her work Paulina Fae, introduces her forty wonderful Witchlings in this enchanting deck and book set. The Witchlings share their easy and uplifting spells to help you access your own energy and natural abilities. The 200-page illustrated guidebook includes clear instructions for more than 150 spells, with tips and insights from each individual Witchling. Whether used for incantation or inspiration, the Witchlings will help you reach your positive goals.

Paulina Cassidy is a Canadian-born, Tennessee-based artist and musician known for her U.S. Games decks, including the Spiritsong Tarot, Paulina Tarot, and Joie de Vivre Tarot. Throughout the Witchlings, Orion the owl appears as a universal familiar alongside each character, serving as a mentor, protector, and friend.

Product Details

• 40-card deck, each card a distinct Witchling character
• 200-page illustrated Book of Spells with more than 150 spells
• Artist and author: Paulina Cassidy (Paulina Fae)
• Publisher: U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
• Art style: whimsical, starry illustration
• Housed in a lift-top box
• Card size: approximately 3" x 5"
• ISBN: 9781572816671
• SKU: DWITSET

The Spiritual Significance

There is something quietly radical about a deck of spells you can actually use. The Witchlings gathers forty small enchantresses, each with her own personality and her own bit of magic, and hands their craft to you in a form that is gentle, playful, and genuinely approachable. This is magick with the intimidation stripped away, an open invitation to begin.

Unlike tarot, which follows a fixed structure of 78 cards, the Witchlings is its own kind of deck: 40 cards, each a character and a theme, paired with a Book of Spells that offers more than 150 simple workings. The spells lean on familiar, friendly tools, candle and color, a few words spoken aloud, a moment of focused intention, so nothing calls for rare ingredients or years of study.

Held this way, the deck becomes a doorway. You might draw a Witchling for daily inspiration, or turn to the book for a spell that matches a hope you are holding. Either way, the Witchlings encourage the same thing: a little more wonder, a little more agency, and the sense that magic is something you are allowed to make.

How To Use the Witchlings Deck and Book Set

1. When the deck is new, clear it in whatever way suits you: passing it through cleansing smoke, resting it under the moon, or simply shuffling while you set your intention for your work together.
2. Spend a little time meeting the Witchlings. Each has her own character, and noticing who you are drawn to is part of the fun.
3. For inspiration, shuffle and draw a single Witchling and sit with her theme for the day.
4. For a spell, turn to the Book of Spells, choose a working that matches your intention, and follow its simple instructions with candle, color, or a few spoken words.
5. Close with a moment of thanks or reflection, and return the cards and book to their box for safekeeping.

Pairs Well With

• Spiritsong Tarot Deck: another beloved Paulina Cassidy deck, a full 78-card tarot for readers who want to explore more of her world.
• White Sage Smudge Sticks, Set of 6: cleanse your deck and space with sacred smoke before you begin a spell or reading.
• Soul Connection Frankincense Resin: burn a little frankincense to settle the mind and mark your space as sacred.
• Selenite Wire-Wrapped Necklace: many practitioners keep selenite nearby to help maintain a clear, calm space for their work.
• Lapis Rune Set: add another voice to your practice; runes offer a complementary path into intuitive, reflective questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Witchlings compare to the Spiritsong Tarot?

Both are by Paulina Cassidy, but they do different things. Spiritsong is a full 78-card tarot deck for reading and divination, while the Witchlings is a 40-card deck paired with a Book of Spells, meant for casting simple spells and drawing daily inspiration rather than structured tarot readings.

Is the Witchlings a tarot deck?

Not in the traditional sense. Rather than the 78-card tarot structure, it is a 40-card deck where each card is its own Witchling character, paired with a 200-page Book of Spells. You use it for spellwork and inspiration, so it complements a tarot deck rather than replacing one.

Is it good for beginners?

Yes, wonderfully so. The spells are written to be simple and uplifting, using friendly tools like candles, color, and spoken words, with no rare ingredients required. It is designed to make magick approachable for newcomers while still charming longtime practitioners.

Who created the Witchlings?

The deck and book are the work of Paulina Cassidy, who also signs her art as Paulina Fae. A Canadian-born, Tennessee-based artist and musician, she is known for several U.S. Games decks, including the Spiritsong and Paulina Tarot.

How do I cleanse or care for the deck?

Many people cleanse a new deck before first use by passing it through cleansing smoke, setting it under the moon, or knocking and reshuffling to reset its energy. Keep the cards and book in their box, store them somewhere dry, and handle the cards with clean hands to protect the art.