Wicca For Beginners: Fundamentals of Philosophy and Practice by Thea Sabin Due to the sheer number of Wicca 101 books on the market, many newcomers to the Craft find themselves piecing together their Wiccan education by reading a chapter from one book, a few pages from another. Rather than depending on snippets of wisdom toContinue reading “Wicca For Beginners: Fundamentals of Philosophy and Practice”
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6 Minutes of Witchcraft: Regarding Experienced Witches, Newbies, & Books
I just listened to Laura Tempest Zakroff’s “6 Minutes of Witchcraft – A Message to Experienced Witches” where she talked about recommending introductory books to seekers. Would you recommend your favourite beginner books to a newbie today? Popular books from the 1970s (Margot Adler, Starhawk), 1980s (Raymond Buckland), and 1990s (Scott Cunningham, Silver RavenWolf) mayContinue reading “6 Minutes of Witchcraft: Regarding Experienced Witches, Newbies, & Books”
The Circle Within: Creating a Wiccan Spiritual Tradition
The Circle Within: Creating a Wiccan Spiritual Tradition by Dianne Sylvan The Circle Within is your guide to creating a personal spiritual practice for daily life. The first section is a thoughtful examination of Wiccan ethics and philosophy that explores how to truly live Wicca. The second section includes devotional prayers and rituals that provide inspirationContinue reading “The Circle Within: Creating a Wiccan Spiritual Tradition”
Everyday Witchcraft: Making Time for Spirit in a Too-Busy World
Everyday Witchcraft: Making Time for Spirit in a Too-Busy World by Deborah Blake Walk your personal Pagan path with grace and wisdom, integrating a spiritual practice into your life in just a few minutes per week. Simple, fun, and easy to follow, Everyday Witchcraft shows that, no matter how busy or hectic life is, even small actsContinue reading “Everyday Witchcraft: Making Time for Spirit in a Too-Busy World”
In Nature’s Honor: Myths And Rituals Celebrating The Earth
In Nature’s Honor: Myths And Rituals Celebrating The Earth by Patricia Montley In Nature’s Honor explores the eight solar holidays that mark the turning of the Wheel of the Year: the solstices, equinoxes and quarter days. Filled with fascinating stories from a variety of cultures and faith traditions, this comprehensive volume also provides a wealthContinue reading “In Nature’s Honor: Myths And Rituals Celebrating The Earth”
The Everything Celtic Wisdom Book
The Everything Celtic Wisdom Book Jennifer Emick (2009) People of many denominations find spiritual meaning and inspiration in the wisdom of the Celtic tribes. The Celtic path of wisdom incorporates Druidism, early Christianity, and ancient Celtic myth and lore. This guide includes discussion of the following topics: The Divine Male and Female; Shamanism; Druidism; Celtic Christianity;Continue reading “The Everything Celtic Wisdom Book”
Wicca 101 Books
I believe it was Scott Cunningham that encouraged new witches to read everything they can get their hands on when first exploring the Craft. I agree with this wholeheartedly! There is a multitude of ‘Wicca 101’ books on the market, and it can seem daunting to sift through them and choose which ones to read.Continue reading “Wicca 101 Books”
Harry Potter
The Harry Potter series of books by J.K. Rowling has had a huge cultural impact. Since the first book was published in 1997, they have quickly become the best-selling book series in history. Children and adults alike have eagerly followed the magical adventures of the wizard Harry Potter and his battle of good vs evil. The series containsContinue reading “Harry Potter”
Grimoire
A Grimoire is a book of magic, often containing spells, conjurations, charms, divinations and other occult wisdom. Grimoires have ancient origins and are thought to have influenced many societies worldwide. The term grimoire is thought to come from the French word ‘grammaire’ (grammar), which historically was used to describe any book written in Latin orContinue reading “Grimoire”
Goddess Alive: Inviting Celtic & Norse Goddesses Into Your Life
Goddess Alive: Inviting Celtic & Norse Goddesses Into Your Life by Michelle Skye (2007) The changing of the seasons, phases of the moon, even our personal experiences-all are reflections of the Divine Feminine. Create a stronger connection to the sacred world and your own divinity by welcoming these thirteen powerful Celtic and Nordic goddesses intoContinue reading “Goddess Alive: Inviting Celtic & Norse Goddesses Into Your Life”
West Coast Pagan 