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Category: Misc Craft Books

• The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
  sapphirebat : One of my favorite authors in this genre is Joseph Campbell. Two good books to read are really textbooks: "Transformations of Myth Through Time" and "The Hero With a Thousand Faces". Both of these books should be available at the local library or franchise-type bookstores, like Waldenbooks. Mr. Campbell was not Pagan, but he was able to give frank and unbiased information in his work. I'm a big fan. There are also videotapes of his lectures. Hope this helps.
• Transformations of Myth Through Time by Joseph Campbell
  sapphirebat : One of my favorite authors in this genre is Joseph Campbell. Two good books to read are really textbooks: "Transformations of Myth Through Time" and "The Hero With a Thousand Faces". Both of these books should be available at the local library or franchise-type bookstores, like Waldenbooks. Mr. Campbell was not Pagan, but he was able to give frank and unbiased information in his work. I'm a big fan. There are also videotapes of his lectures. Hope this helps.
• Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett
  swampy : Although this is a fictional book - part of the DiscWorld series - it is a must for Witches to read. In fact, I make this required reading of all my Coven members.
• Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood by Merlin Stone
  randimariana : This is a great book for getting to know many goddesses.
• Mysteries of the Dark Moon by Demetra George
  swampy : A look at the dark Goddess, very well written. I'd say this would be a good book for someone beyond the fluffy stage.....
• People Of The Earth by Ellen Evert Hopman and Lawrence Bond
  swampy : This is a book of interviews with people like Starhawk, Z Budapest, Isaac Bonewitz.... etc. They talk about their Paganism, their paths, etc. Again, this is not a beginner 'How-to' book.... but I found it fascinating.
• The Pagan Book of Living and Dying by Starhawk
  cat : I have found this book to be very helpful in a time of need. It helped me after the passing of my granddaughter.
• On the Trail of Spider Woman by Carol Patterson-Rudolph
  honoraspen : This is not a witchy book, per se. It's an anthropological discussion of the goddess/creator/giver of guidance Spider Woman, who appears in many Native cultures in the Southwest US. The book focuses on telling stories and interpreting rock art of the Kereshan pueblos, the Hopi, and the Navajo, all dealing with the figure Spider Woman, who "...is a metaphor for something very small and invisible yet very powerful. She represents creativity, spirit, old age, and wisdom." There's also a splendid appendix on rock art symbols and sign language for these people.
• Goddesses in Every Woman by Jean Shinoda Bolen
  hestia : It's psychology with goddess archetypes. Blending the Virgin (Athena, Hestia, Artemis) with the Mother/Wife (Demeter, Hera) and the Whore/Sexual (Aphrodite)
• When God was a Woman by Merlin Stone
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• Women's Psychic Lives by Diane Stein
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• Highways of the Mind by Dolores Ashcroft Nowicki
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• Living in the Light by Shakti Gawain
  hestia : Ok, everyone is now going to call me a new ager . .. but I would recommend Shakti Gawain's Living in the Light. Yes, she is new age. But if you are looking for something that will help you meditate and listen to your inner voice, she's perfect.
• A Victorian Grimoire by Patricia Telesco
  swampy : A lovely book with lots of good charms and magickal information.
• A Kitchen Witch's Cookbook by Patricia Telesco
  swampy : A nifty cook book with lots of good recipes for the Sabbats. Each recipe has the magickal attributes of its ingredients.
• Celtic Folklore Cooking by Joanne Asala
  swampy : A treasury of delectable recipes, Celtic Folklore Cooking by Joanne Asala will help you select foods to serve at your celebrations of the Sabbats and Esbats: the festivals and ritual times for Witches and Wiccans. It is also a terrific introduction to Celtic culture. The recipes in this book were gathered during four trips the author took to Ireland and Britain, as well as visits to Scotland and Wales. She searched for people who still cooked in the traditional of their ancestors, passing down recipes from generation to generation. The result is a book that is rich in Celtic tradition. And the foods are delicious any time, too!
• The Practice of Thelemic Egyptian Witchcraft by Fra. 137
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• The Witch A Personal Journey by Fiona Horne
  lnk : Then tell her to grab a copy of one of the Fiona Horne books (Fiona is an "out" witch down here in oz - she is on TV heaps http://www.fionahorie.com) - either book should help her - the first book is sorta an autobiography on how she became a witch and the second book has more info on things like celebrations - sorta a follow on from the first book
• 365 Goddess: A Daily Guide to the Magic and Inspiration of the Goddess by Patricia Telesco
  swampy : Interesting but sometimes fwuffiefied Dailey goddesses.
• Elemental Power by Amber Wolfe
  sosoneda : This is a book that I picked up because one of my students is reading it, but it is turning out to be not so bad. It blends the traditional ceremonial magick elements with the Celtic shamanistic philosophies. Makes for an odd blend, but she seems to be making it work, and the incorporation of teaching the ideology of shamanism is really nice.
• Modern Magick by Donald Kraig
  sosoneda : Not as dry as I expected, but still a little slow since it is basically full of rituals and instructions. But I still like it.
• The Lost Books of Merlyn by Douglas Moore
  sosoneda : No, I didn't like the 21 Lessons of Merlyn, but I gotta read all the books my students do, and so far I am of the opinion that this book is a cute story but based on crap....
• Sister Moon Lodge by Kisma Stepanich
  randimariana : Kisma Stepanich wrote a pretty good book on this [Menstral cycles] called "Sister Moon Lodge". She's (or was at the time of the writing of the book) in a Moon Lodge network with Brooke Medicine Eagle.
• The Women's Spirituality Book, The Women's Book of Healing, All Women are Healers by Diane Stein
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• The Magician's Craft, Creating Magical Tools by Chic Cicero & Sandra Tabatha Cicero
  lilacashes : This is a must for High Magic - It gives you everything you need to know how to construct your own Golden Dawn Temple, altar, banners, pillars, throne, wands, cup, thurible, swords, lamens, mantles and robes, badges, Enochian tables and furnishings, plus more. Gives direction on constructing these things from scratch...which intensifies your own spiritual path. A serious book, but very interesting, and definitely gives you direction in correct craftmaking.
• Simplified Magic - A Beginner's Guide to the New Age Qabala by Ted Andrews
  lilacashes : Magic is a highly spiritual system for self-development & material advancement. The basis of magic is the highly ethical, moral & spiritual system known as the Qabala. The Qabala is the spiritual and metaphysical basis for Judaism and Christianity, but the ancient descriptions and complexities of the Qabala have made it difficult for many to comprehend. Magic is not only spiritual, it is also highly practical, allowing you to bring love, happiness, luck, improved finances and health into your life. Magic is real. The book is very easy to read and understand...a good basic for those interested in the Qabala
• Interior Alchemy, Secrets to Creating Expressive Ambience by Rebecca Purcell
  lilacashes : Shows how to arrange Victorian, plain, eclectic and "junk" rooms. The collections and the presentation of them was amazing....made me realize that I must be a natural at Interior Alchemy....and I always thought I was just a pack rat. Actually some of her treatments were interesting, gives instructions on coffee dyeing of materials, how to make beaded lampshades, use tassels and tons of other "odd" design elements. Actually was interesting to read....
• Crafts to Decorate Your Home by Mary Englebreit
  lilacashes : I'm not the biggest fan of her products, but there were some nice, simple crafts and good instructions. It included wire and crystal bottle holders, beaded glasses, garden signs and luminaries. Also some furniture and easy craft things that could be converted in many different ways....such as easy to change to pagan designs.
• Celtic Fake Book by Hal Leonard
  lilacashes : Over 400 songs Traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Wales. Listed many songs that we are all familiar with and the country they related to. Don't know that they are that Traditional...but gave a good overview of musical types for each country.