Drawing Down the Moon : Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today
by Margot Adler
Drawing Down the Moon is an in-depth journalistic investigation of an unbelievably wide field. Margot Adler has managed to deeply investigate several neo-pagan paths as well as touch on hundreds of others. Her thru-line is an undeniable committment from the heart, expressed in brilliant scholarly terms.
To Ride a Silver Broomstick : New Generation Witchcraft
by Silver Ravenwolf
Silver RavenWolf is one of the most widely recognized names in circles of witchcraft, and with good reason; she has written some of the best guides to contemporary Witchcraft available. To Ride a Silver Broomstick is a handbook aimed at the beginner, and doesn't get bogged down in history, dogma, or gender roles. It is a workbook for the individual, whether one is a solitary practitioner or part of a coven, that covers the basics of the craft--from useful vocabulary to setting up an altar--and briefly delves into more advanced concepts such as astral projection and telepathy. To Ride a Silver Broomstick may not be the most comprehensive single volume on the subject of witchcraft, but RavenWolf focuses on the aspects most important to a beginner, and keeps her introduction to the craft approachable and easy to follow. --Brian Patterson
To Stir a Magick Cauldron : A Witch's Guide to Casting and Conjuring
by Silver Ravenwolf
In her sequel to To Ride a Silver Broomstick, Silver RavenWolf leads us to the next step in craft practice, focusing on intermediate-level magical practices, such as the proper mechanics of circle casting and 10 ways to raise power. However, To Stir a Magick Cauldron is not just a rule book, it is also a candid companion on the road to discovery. Sure, RavenWolf delves into the nitty-gritty of conjuration, but she also encourages us to see the craft as more than a dusty curiosity and reveals how to incorporate our newfound power into our 20th-century lifestyles. --Brian Patterson
To Light a Sacred Flame : Practical Witchcraft for the Millennium
by Silver Ravenwolf
Building on the foundations of To Ride a Silver Broomstick and To Stir a Magick Cauldron, Silver RavenWolf's latest labor raises readers to the next plane of contemporary Wicca. Working on several levels--from novice to veteran--To Light a Sacred Flame takes a no-nonsense look at applying the mechanics of witchcraft to achieve your personal goals in life and stoke the flames of universal harmony. RavenWolf has a gift for being at your side as you read, and her talent shines in this book. Who else would show you how to use a Slinky to encourage a meditative state? While the first two books in this series are a wonderful introduction to the realm of Wicca, To Light a Sacred Flame blazes with pure, outspoken, unabashed RavenWolf. --Brian Patterson
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Wicca : A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)
by Scott Cunningham
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner is the essential primer from one of the best known authors on Wicca. Focusing on the importance of individualism in your spiritual path, Cunningham explains the very basics of Sabbats (holy days), ceremonies, altars, and other nuts and bolts of Wicca that a solitary practitioner may have trouble finding elsewhere. While Wicca shouldn't be your sole point of reference when considering Wicca as your way of life, it is one of the best starting points. --Brian Patterson
Living Wicca : A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner (Llewellyn's Practical Magick)
by Scott Cunningham
Living Wicca is the perfect companion to Cunningham's Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, containing the same concise and comprehendible style that makes the first book so enjoyable. With Living Wicca, Cunningham goes beyond the mechanics of the faith and emphasizes the importance of making Wicca a part of your everyday life. Focusing on the solitary practitioner, Cunningham encourages you to make your own path within the Wiccan tradition, and offers simple suggestions, from recycling to visiting the park, that heighten your spiritual awareness of the mundane world. --Brian Patterson
A Grimoire of Shadows : Witchcraft, Paganism & Magic
by Ed Fitch
This book is designed for a beginner, and makes no assumptions as to any previous knowledge the reader may bring to the text. In that sense, Mr. Fitch has produced a remarkable volume. For the more experienced practitioner, however, Mr. Fitch may come across as a bit stiff and stilted. While his Gardnarian influence is ever-present, Fitch avoids the pitfall of saying his methods are the only methods. But one thing is clear. The Craft requires discipline and learning and patience (facets most beginning books on the subject gloss over in their "find your own path" disregard for self-discipline). It is not a perfect book, but it is a great stepping-stone for the curious or novice in the Craft.
A blank hardcover book, 8-1/2 x 11, with an imitation black leather cover and "Book of Shadows" stamped on the front in gold foil. For use as a magical diary. Includes instructions for consecration and use.
A Witch's Guide to Fairy Folk : Reclaiming Our Working Relationship With Invisible Helpers (Llewellyn's New Age Series)
by Edain McCoy
Working on the idea that faeries are not merely mythological creatures or elemental archetypes, but actual beings who can aid in pagan rituals and magic, McCoy tells the reader where to find them, how to call them (or protect against them), spells and rituals involving the little people and a rather helpful dictionary of faery folk from around the world. I'm impressed with the amount of actually helpful information which McCoy has included in this book.
Celtic Myth & Magic : Harness the Power of the Gods and Goddesses (Llewellyn's World Religion and Magic Series)
by Edain McCoy
For those interested in learning about the modern interpretation of the old Celtic ways and religion, this is an absolutely wonderful book. It goes through the old myths, the Faerie Folk, and has an extensive encyclopedia of gods, goddesses and heroes of Celtic myth that one can use for ritual work or devotions. It also includes helpful outlines for ritual and spell workings for those of us that forget all of the steps. The book gives a very good overview of the Celts, their culture, and their religious beliefs. I would recommend it to anyone interested in such a subject.
Elemental Power : Celtic Faerie Craft & Druidic Magic
by Amber Wolfe
Elemental Power is not a primer. Much of it is written in visionary genre and pathworking techniques, with poetic methods used in the presentation of the materials within. Sources are cited clearly in the text and bibliography invariably. Elemental Power reflects a blended, inclusive philosophy, and an independent point of view of Celtic tradition in the greater shared sense. Celtic Faerie Craft and Druidic Majick are to be understood in their general, common sense. Or, if it is helpful, more as adjectives or verbs, less like nouns.
Dancing With Dragons : Invoke Their Ageless Wisdom & Power
by D. J. Conway
In this complete ritual text, readers find practical information for working with dragons: spells and rituals ranging from simple to advanced workings; calling and befriending dragons and utilizing their knowledge; designing ritual tools to aid them in using dragon energy; channeling power using the lines of dragon's breath; and using the true language of dragons in ritual and spell-casting with herbs, oils, stones, and candles.