Category: Pagan 101 Books
- dreamdancer : This was a good read. Lotsa living with nature stuff, living magickally, and a view into how her catholic (I believe) family in South America would blend their religion with witchieness.
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True Magick: A Beginner's Guide by Amber Kswampy : Learn how to find an ethical teacher; how to strengthen magick through a healthy lifestyle; how to prepare for rituals; how to raise, channel and ground magical power and more.
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Everyday Magic: Spells & Rituals for Modern Living by Dorothy Morrisonirishwolf : One of my two favorite books."
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A Witches Bible by Janet & Stewart Farrarphaedra : Mr.Farrar is the author of many books on witchcraft along with his wife Janet. This book is a combination of two of the Farrar's works. While their works have been controversial, all must admit that they have had a profound effect on the pagan community."
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Witchcraft for Tomorrow by Doreen Valienteksisterc : This is also a good basic book.
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Ariadne's Thread by Shekinah Mountainwaterbabookyra : It's a primer/workbook. While it's written for Dianics, the information pretty much covers all sorts of basic information and "how-to's". That was the book my mother gave me when I turned I guess about 47. It's the same way I learned about sex at 11 -- from a book. I read the first part and called my mother and said: "You bitch! Why didn't you tell me we were Witches". Of course, she replied that she didn't know what I was talking about."
- niniane : This best-selling classic is both an unparalleled reference on the practices and philosophies of Witchcraft and a guide to the life-affirming ways in which readers can turn to the Goddess to deepen their sense of personal pride, develop their inner power, and integrate mind, body, and spirit."
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To Ride A Silver Broomstick by Silver Ravenwolftorenheksje : This is a good beginner book.
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Wicca: A guide for Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunninghamtorenheksje : Scott Cunningham's books are a good way to get a "feel" for what Wicca/witchcraft is like.
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Advanced Wicca: Exploring Deeper Levels of Spiritual Skills and Masterful Magick by Patricia Telescososoneda : This book is a wonderful inspirational source for creativity in the Craft. If you know the basics of the Craft but don't have anyone to advance with, this book is a good resource to get those gears turning to give you a way to advance further as a spiritual being.""
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The Witch's Circle: Rituals and Craft of the Cosmic Muse by Maria Kay Simmssosoneda : This book has a good section in the back about the creativity and extras of group work and ritual. It also has several good songs (well known and useful in many situations) with sheet music! But the bulk of the book is a years worth of rituals (Sabbats and Esbats) that deal with the sun and moon in their zodiac signs. The High Priestess (author) and High Priest of the coven in the book have blended astrology and witchcraft very well to create a very interesting tradition. This ranks up there with the Handbook of Celtic Astrology. I enjoy reading the dialogues for each Sabbat as a way to begin planning my rituals (instead of the traditional Charge, the rituals contain dialogues between God and Goddess and emphasizes their aspects in the current sign)."
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Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book by Luisah Teishsosoneda : This book is a must for anyone who is interested in ancestor reverence. It is in the voodoo/hoodoo tradition that Luisah grows up. But even if that is not your path, the lessons and stories are still wonderful and applicable. It also contains works (rituals and training) and some easy to understand history. A wonderful beginning book, or just a great read about a girl becoming a strong woman in her own right."
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