Best Shamanism Books of 2026

The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More is a comprehensive guide to green witchcraft. Arin Murphy-Hiscock, an herbalist and the author of the book, shares practical recipes for herbal blends, potions, and the properties of essential oils. The book is a perfect guide for those who prefer practicing outdoors and draws energy from the Earth and the Universe. The author encourages readers to find harmony, healing, and balance with the Earth, humanity, and oneself. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to attune themselves to nature and embrace their own power.

The Herbal Astrology Oracle is a unique and beautifully illustrated 55-card deck and guidebook that explores the connection between the healing wisdom of plants and their astrological rulers. Each card depicts a sacred plant ally and its planetary correspondences, while the guidebook provides insight into traditional medicinal applications, ceremonial uses, spiritual messages, animal guides, and symbolic meanings associated with these important herbs, trees, flowers, and mushrooms. Written by rainforest herbalist, Adriana Ayales and artist, Josephine Klerks, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of shamanism and herbalism. Overall, it's an excellent resource for anyone interested in the intersection of astrology, plant medicine, and spirituality.

As You Grow is a modern and elegant take on a baby memory book and journal. Its gender-neutral design and guided sections allow every family to record moments from pregnancy to age five. The book's author and illustrator, Korie Herold, poured over every page, adding artistic detail and flourishes that work to create a book you can interact with now and look back on for a lifetime. The book's chic design promotes longevity, as this keepsake book is intended to be shared and displayed for years to come. Overall, As You Grow is a beautiful and inclusive book that stands out from the crowd.

Animal-Speak by Ted Andrews is a must-have book for nature lovers and those interested in shamanism. The book provides techniques for understanding the language of animals and how they can serve as spirit guides. With over 100 different animals, birds, insects, and reptiles, readers can discover the spiritual significance and power of their animal totem. The book also includes magical animal rites and a dictionary of totems that describe each creature's meaning. The touching stories about natural history and animal folklore make this insightful compendium a great reference book for anyone interested in forging a spiritual connection with the animal world.

The House Witch is an excellent guide to creating a sacred space for practicing home-based witchcraft. Arin Murphy-Hiscock provides essential information on creating magical cookbooks, preparing nourishing food, performing rituals, and much more. The book is a useful stepping stone for those focused on home-based practices and offers a northern perspective on hearth magic. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making it easy for readers to follow along. Overall, The House Witch is a must-read for anyone interested in transforming their home into a magical space that nurtures the soul.

The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism by Karen Rose is an excellent guide for those interested in harnessing the power of plants and ancestral medicine for self-healing. The book is organized by major body systems and includes botanical and pharmacological information, planetary correspondences, ethnobotanical and historical use, healing properties and indications, and methods of preparation and dosage. What makes this book unique is the inclusion of beautiful color illustrations of the plants and their related spirits, or orishas. Overall, this guide is a practical tool for working through the symptoms of body disease and underlying emotional and spiritual issues.

The Medicine Woman Oracle, by Catherine Maillard and Caroline Maniere, is a powerful tool for women seeking to reconnect with their ancestral wisdom and embrace the divine feminine. Drawing on shamanic teachings, this oracle offers insights into the archetypes of the feminine and their strengths, gifts, and powers. It includes 49 gilded cards and a 196-page book with detailed card reading layouts. The book also explores contemporary women's issues such as maternity, ancestral wisdom, and sexuality. The Medicine Woman Oracle is a unique and valuable resource for women seeking to awaken their life force and manifest their dreams.

The Mystical Shaman Oracle is an enlightening book that offers a glimpse into the realm of sacred symbols and archetypes. Written by three master teachers and healers, this book provides a doorway to summon power, insight, and healing. It allows readers to converse directly with Spirit, the forces of nature, and the great archetypes, without any intermediaries. The book is a treasure trove of wisdom and knowledge that can help individuals understand the present, heal the past, and influence the course of their future. Overall, this book is unique and highly recommended for anyone interested in shamanism and spirituality.

Warrior Goddess Training by HeatherAsh Amara is a self-help book that aims to help women become their own best friend and release the layers of expectations to finally see themselves as the authentic, perceptive, perfect women they really are. Drawing on the wisdom from Buddhism, Toltec wisdom, and ancient Earth-based goddess spirituality, the book includes personal stories, rituals, and exercises that will encourage and inspire the reader to become the true warrior goddess they are meant to be. Overall, this book is a powerful tool for any woman who wants to own her power and passion and live a more joyful and present life.

The Shaman's Dream Oracle is an oracle deck and guidebook by Alberto Villoldo and Colette Baron-Reid that taps into the shamanic dream world of archetypes and symbolic consciousness. The deck features 64 vibrantly illustrated cards that offer fresh, contemporary interpretations of the mythic landscapes and spirit beings encountered in the sacred realm of dreams. This oracle will help readers understand the deeper layers of their lives and guide them to manifest their most precious intentions. With its powerful collaboration between two master teachers, The Shaman's Dream Oracle is a must-have for anyone interested in shamanic healing and oracle creation.