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Ladies, Gentlemen, and sexy, sexy Theys, it\u2019s that time of year again! Once again, I hijack Oprah\u2019s Favorite Things brand and rub my low-grade blogger stink all over it! Usually, I point out that I\u2019m more \u201cof the people\u201d than Oprah, with my lack of money and generally affordable list of picks, but honestly, this year, buckle up because there are some high-ticket price tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does an item make \u201cthe list?\u201d I review every post on The Magical Buffet website starting from when I published the previous year\u2019s Favorite Things. I then consume large quantities of alcohol and cry while I whittle the list down to only ten. After that, I present them to you, the readers, in no particular order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With any further ado, let\u2019s get into it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Jolanda Witch Tarot<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019re looking for a tarot deck that is like a Swiss Army Knife of options as to how it works, you should check out this deck by Rosie Bj\u00f6rkman and Hans Arnold. I can\u2019t remember the last time I was so impressed by a tarot design with guidebook. You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get your own copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyday Witch\u2019s Familiars Oracle<\/strong> \u2013 Let\u2019s be real, it\u2019s no secret that I love me some Deborah Blake, and when it comes in a deck form illustrated by Elisabeth Alba, it\u2019s hard to ignore. This deck showcases Blake\u2019s creativity and Alba\u2019s artistry to great effect. In my opinion, it\u2019s perfect for a daily, single card draw, or for use on your altar. You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get your own copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortuna: The Sacred & Profane Faces of Luck<\/strong> \u2013 A surprisingly fun romp from Nigel Pennick. Divination, lucky charms, goddesses, gambling, and more are woven into this authoritative text. You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get your own copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ofrenda Oracle<\/strong> \u2013 Since I have a love of Mexican culture, it was no surprise that I fell hard and fast for this deck by Nancy Henderickson and Carrie Paris with artwork by Angelica Castro. The artwork is fantastic. You can use the first 36 cards of the deck as a Lenormand deck. Add in the rest of the cards to use as an oracle. It has both English and Spanish on the cards and in the guidebook and comes in a standard playing cards size! You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get your own copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Complete Encyclopedia of Egyptian Deities<\/strong> \u2013 Remember when I warned you that were some expensive items to be found this year? Well, here we are. Dr. Tamara L. Siuda\u2019s book is hardcover, 872 pages, weighs in at nearly 6 pounds, and has a suggested retail price tag of $90. I\u2019ll give you a moment. However, when Siuda says complete, they mean COMPLETE. As I said in my original review, \u201cThe Complete Encyclopedia of Egyptian Deities by Dr. Tamara L. Siuda is not only the definitive text on Egyptian deities, but it sets the template of what all other books about deities should aspire to be.\u201d You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get your own copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Sorcery of Solomon: A Guide to the 44 Planetary Pentacles of the Magician King<\/strong> \u2013 When I reviewed this book by Sara L. Mastros I pondered in my review if we\u2019re building up to a Solomon resurgence. I don\u2019t think we\u2019ve hit peak Solomon, but if we do, this book will have played a large part in it. Mastros introduces their Solomon-centric magical practice along with a variety of Solomon history and folklore. You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get your own copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ars Notoria: The Notory Art of Solomon; A Medieval Treatise on Angelic Magic & the Art of Memory<\/strong> \u2013 Another entry in the Solomon trend is the beefy, nearly 900-page, hardcover text \u201cArs Notoria.\u201d Brace yourself, because the suggested retail for this bad boy is $195, but if you want to attempt to walk the path of Solomon and those who came after him, this is the best way to try. It is an amazing feat of translation and research from Matthias Castle. You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get your own copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee Magic for the Modern Witch: A Practical Guide to Coffee Rituals, Divination Readings, Magical Brews, Latte Sigil Writing, and More<\/strong> \u2013 Someone had to finally crack the seal on exploring coffee for magic and Elsie Wild took it on. If you love coffee as much as I do, you\u2019ll find yourself inspired and wanting more from this book! You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get your own copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Llewellyn\u2019s Complete Book of North American Folk Magic: A Landscape of Magic, Mystery, and Tradition<\/strong> \u2013 I\u2019m thrilled to see the increasing\/continuing interest in the magic of America. America is considered a melting pot, and it is expressed no better than in the practice of American folk magic. This book was curated and features writing from Cory Thomas Hutcheson, one of my favorite authors on the subject, along with essays from many notable practitioners. You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get your own copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Decolonized Tarot<\/strong> \u2013 Here\u2019s the deal, I backed this tarot deck when it was on Kickstarter, and I can barely verbalize how beautiful of a deck Maritess Zurbano and Cathleen Abalos created. The deck is of the highest quality with the finest card stock and gold gilding on the cards. Just be warned, if you want your own, this independently created and sold tarot deck will cost you over $100. You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get your own copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And with that, we\u2019re at the end. I hope you\u2019ll explore some of the titles on this list and look forward to more reviews, interviews, and essays in the new year. You can shop this year\u2019s Favorite Things along with previous years at my Bookshop<\/a>. You\u2019ll also find all sorts of other books that I love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are all affiliate links to my Bookshop, which supports independent bookstores throughout the United States. If you use this link to purchase the book, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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