About the author
April Madden is the author of two beginner-level guides from Sona Books, The Complete Beginner's Guide to Green Witchcraft (2025) and The Complete Beginner's Guide to Tarot (2024). Both books are aimed squarely at newcomers: the green witchcraft title introduces readers to seasonal and environmental magic rooted in older, land-based traditions, while the tarot guide walks through the mechanics of reading a deck, card by card, starting with a sample draw of the Page of Swords, the Hermit and the World. The two books share a plain, step-by-step approach rather than an advanced or theoretical one, making them suited to readers who have never cast a circle or shuffled a tarot deck before and want a clear entry point into either practice. Published within a year of each other by the same house, they read as a matched pair of introductory manuals rather than a broader body of work, with Madden functioning as a guide for absolute beginners in both witchcraft and divination.
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💬 What our editors say about April Madden's books
“April Madden’s guide successfully demystifies Tarot for the complete beginner, offering clear explanations of symbolism and spreads. It is a warm, inviting resource that empowers new readers to trust their intuition and approach…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Complete Beginner's Guide to Tarot
“Madden provides a gentle, accessible introduction to Green Witchcraft, making ancient wisdom feel relevant and attainable for modern seekers. The emphasis on mindful observation and practical rituals offers a tangible path for…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Complete Beginner's Guide to Green Witchcraft
