Hello hello! Fetch work has been an elusive topic for me for a long time. It's a topic I was very confused about because of the lack of material regarding it, along with the fact that many materials that I read contradicted each other. Enter A Witch's Guide to Fetch Work: Rituals, Spells, & Practices, by Blake Malliway, to change this once and for all. Thanks to the publisher for the copy to review!
- Print Length: 200 pages.
- Publisher: Crossed Crow Books.
- Publication Date: February 25, 2025.
- Genres: Folklore, Non-Fiction, Paganism, Psychic Development.
- Rating: 5/5 stars.
The witch’s fetch is the etheric spirit helper often found to manifest within the framework of old witch lore. Despite its popularity in myth, however, very little has been written about actively working with one’s fetch in magical practice. A Witch's Guide to Fetch Work seeks to bridge the gap between myth and lore and authentic magical practice. Part 1 of this book explores the mythological and folkloric origins of the fetch, while Part 2 presents a new grimoire of active and intense magical practice designed to help you weave a web of magic in partnership with your fetch.This book delves into the heart of the witch’s fetch, encouraging readers to explore their relationship with their fetch to reveal the potent magic that resides therein. Through a blend of history, folklore, and personal narrative, A Witch's Guide to Fetch Work reveals the art of forging an intimate and fulfilling bond with one’s fetch, a relationship built on mutual respect, empowerment, and the sharing of ancient knowledge. Accessible to witches just starting on their path but serious enough to cater to the more seasoned practitioner, A Witch's Guide to Fetch Work will prove to be a fantastic and engaging resource.
Blake Malliway has a clear, concise style throughout the three parts of the book, even when explaining the contradictory ideas regarding the fetch. He kept a tone perfectly balanced between friendly and professional while going through all the details concerning this topic, making A Witch's Guide to Fetch Work an accessible addition to everyone's bookshelves.
What I liked the most was the humor with which he explained it all, even when it came to difficult topics that he treated seriously, but still added appropriate jokes here and there to lighten up the reading. Just kidding. While that is a huge bonus for me, the initial meditations and exercises are top-notch, full of ideas, recommendations, and grounded in many of the myths and beliefs explored earlier.
The stories included also give you a lot of ideas about what to do and explore when it comes to fetch work, not to mention the grimoire that serves as the third, final part of the book. Full of spells and rituals, it provides a breath of fresh air by showing new techniques, new ideas, and different points of view that enrich your practice. I'm struggling to be critical here because, quite honestly, there's nothing to be critical about.
A Witch's Guide to Fetch Work is straight-up one of my favorite books of this year because of its simple, approachable style, how well researched it is, and the huge amount of exercises, spells, and rituals that give the final touch. Excellent from beginning to end, whoever reads this review is required to read the book as well to have their witchcraft membership renewed. I don't make the rules, I just enforce them.
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