Etta's Spellbook & Guide

A Southern Gothic grimoire inspired by the world of The Fifth Card. Browse ancestral spells, explore story-linked recipes, and unlock the deeper meanings behind protection, prosperity, and power.

Welcome to Etta's Spellbook & Guide, a magical companion to the novel The Fifth Card. This interactive spellbook blends Appalachian folk magic with modern mystical practice. Choose from core spell types like cleansing, protection, healing, and attraction—each grounded in the lore of the Raines family legacy. Whether you're looking to cast a home protection jar or learn the ritual used to bind the Hollow God, this guide offers step-by-step spells to enhance your journey.

Inside The Fifth Card Universe

In The Fifth Card, tarot is more than symbolism—it’s inheritance. The story follows Lila Raines, a woman unraveling the threads of her family’s hidden past in the haunted hills of Kentucky. Every card in her mother’s tarot deck carries weight: curses, protections, lost names, and rituals passed down by women who never had the luxury of forgetting.

This spellbook draws directly from that legacy. Many of the rituals here were used by characters like Etta Raines, Lila, or Celia “Evie” Calhoun, and the darker spells mirror those cast by the Varnell seers. When you explore this archive, you’re not just practicing magic. You’re stepping into a legacy of blood-bound power, grief, and survival.

The deck is still alive. The fifth card is still missing.

A Guide to Spellbinding

Select a spell type to understand its purpose and principles.

Choose a Spell Type:

Spell Recipe Book

Select a spell to see a simple, step-by-step guide.

Choose a Spell:

AI Spell Finder

Looking for a spell that’s not in the archive? The digital grimoire listens. Ask our AI Spell Finder for original, user-inspired magic not listed above—perfect for niche intentions, personalized rituals, or lost knowledge. This tool is designed to search beyond the known spells tied to The Fifth Card and conjure new paths.

Your spell recipe will appear here...