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As with many of today's religious followers, modernWiccans find that their busy lives often prohibit them from attendingregular worship service. The author of The Wiccan Prayer Book contendsthat religious faith does not depend solely on showing one's faith ina house of worship, but rather calls for a commitment to strengtheningthe bond with their eternal parents.

The Wiccan Prayer Book is for both seasoned witches andneophytes--whether solitary practitioners or coven members--who seekto add meaning to their Pagan lifestyle by communicating on a regularbasis with the God and Goddess. This handy, unique pocket referenceincludes dozens of prayers and meditations for every occasion, everyday of the Wiccan year, and every esbat and sabbat celebration. Itincludes prayers for . . . The entire course of one's day--frompredawn devotion to evening prayer for children; before and aftermeals; for the safety of family and self; for spouses (to find one,and to ensure his or her safety); in-laws; friends; healing; the dead;the coven and the faith; a prosperous vocation; travelers; animals;love; and much more.

The book also includes background on the Wiccan religion, offering abetter understanding of the Wiccan Rede, intention, visualization, andmeditation--as well as a bibliography and notes for the reader oncomposing personal prayers.

The words of faith offered by The Wiccan Prayer Book can be easilymemorized and repeatedly referred to, thus enriching the reader'srelationship with the God and Goddess, and inevitably strengtheninghis or her spiritual life. By living these words, by opening a dailyline of communication with the Great Ones, practitioners willimmediately feel the love pour out upon them. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (49)

Must have!
I absolutely love this book!It fits perfectly in my purse and I can take it wherever I go.

This is a Wonderful, Inexpensive Little Prayer Book for Beginners
We are recommending this little prayer book for our global congregation because it is so inexpensive and easy to understand, it is accessible for both new and advanced members. The prayers are short and sweet, and the topics are wide-ranging, making it easy to find a prayer for any occasion, need or theme. While I am sure that there are more complex, complete and expensive prayer books on the market, this is our choice because it should be affordable for and understandable by practically anyone. I hope that all our entire congregation will purchase this book to have on hand during our worship services, and for times in between our worship services to refer to at home.

Very Nice
It was exactly what I was looking for. Wiccan/Pagan prayer books aer hard to find, and good ones are even harder. This has prayers for times of the day, the moons, it really is a very nice book. I carry it with me where ever I go.

Not worth it.
As a beginner Wiccan, I stumbled upon this book at B&N, and decided to buy it for the heck of it, just to add to the collection. Then I finally decided to read through it and seriously "End World Hunger"... et cetera. A little outrageous, I might say? Of course anyone in their right mind would know that some lines of text won't feed a few thousand kids suddenly, or end all wars and conflicts in the world and make the greatest of enemies bed-buddies.
Though the prayer for a deceased pet was interesting. I'll give it that much credit, but that's just me being so in-touch with animals.
Seriously, if you're serious about help in Wiccan prayer, don't get this book. You're much better off using your own mind to create your own.

Wiccan book
I purchased this book for my girlfriend for Christmas since she loved my copy.It is just perfect in all ways. ... Read more

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This is THE handbook for Clergy ofthe Wiccan faith. Additionally, this work would also prove to be a great aid toall other Pagan paths. There is currently no other book of this sort on themarket. With Handfasting, and funeral services, guided meditations andspiritual messages this book will be used again and again. "A Handbook ForWiccan Clergy" is a valuable tool for all High Priests and HighPriestesses of whatever tradition to have and utilize. Far from being a Wiccan101, or "spell" book, this work is only intended for advancedpractitioners."A Handbook For WiccanClergy," continues to pull in rave reviews, HealingWolf of FaDraSha hassaid; "This is a "must have" book for more advanced witches. Ifyou ever counsel others or act as high priest(ess), you'll want this greatreference book." Edain McCoy has also read this work and has proclaimed itas "Wonderful" and "It is well past time that a book of this typeshould be available." Serpent Stone said; "This book is a wonderful guidefor both new and experienced Priests and Priestesses, and covers areas asvaried as Rites of Passage, mythology (including techniques and rituals forconnecting with the ideas, teaching and energies of the myth), meditations,personal growth and awareness, and pastoral counseling. All of these are areasthat have been sadly lacking in any comprehensive volume before this, but whichare essential to working effectively as clergy." And most recently fromMarlevane's Book Reviews "This book gets right down to business. Kevin (Templeof Ishtar) writes this book geared towards rituals for performing all rites ofpassages. No Wiccan Priest or Priestess should be without this book in theircollections! This book is a real gem to the Pagan world and to all magickalpractitioners." ... Read more

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Excellent Work For Clergy of all levels
I, like many of you felt a calling to step out of the confines of the role of Coven leadership to serve in the greater Pagan and Wiccan Communities. I perused through all of the available offerings concerning Covens and rituals, including "Covencraft" by Amber-K (wonderful work for those interested in Covens), "Wicca Covens" by Harlow (very disappointing work there, as I was quite underwhelmed by the material)as well as the books written by Buckland, the Farrars, and may others,yet I could not find a comprehensive volume that catered specifically to Pagan Clergy until I stumbled across this little gem. Adriane Russel did an admirable job in the editing as the text is smooth and easy to understand by people of all educational levels. The author comes across as if he were speaking directly to you, and definitely not "down" to anyone. The rites of passage included in the handbook are well written, some are revisions of the basic rites, which are pretty standard fare for most covens, though presented in a Clergy type format and some are completely original. The font is large and easily read in low light, obviously just as intended by the author, since this would be the setting where it would be used most. This book is different in that it is not only the first and only book currently on the market of its type, but also it is intended to be used as a working tool, rather than as your standard type "informational" or "textbook" genre. The size is also perfect as it easily fits in a suit pocket or purse. I mentioned suit pocket because the rites contained in the book are not limited to only "Circle" workings, rather they can easily be (and have been by me) used in a general public setting, where by the way I have been told by non-Pagans that the Handfasting rite was beautiful and the funeral rite, which was done inside of a real funeral home as is our social norm, was very moving and meaningful. With that kind of feedback from Non-Pagans I feel the Author has excelled in his intention to help Clergy deliver moving and meaningful ceremonies. I know he certainty has for me. Any Pagan called to the ranks of Clergy should definitely make it a priority to purchase this lovely little work.

Disappointing and weak
I was sorely disappointed in this book, from the moment I picked it up.
First of all, any book that needs such huge font and widely spaced lines is obviously trying to fill in gaps, where they have little to offer. Then you look in the "Bibliography" and you find only a handful of references on one page and nowhere in any part of the book are there Notes of any kind to source the material presented obviously from other authors. This puts me off immediately.
Then there is the fact this book clearly has no editor. It is filled with typos that make it look even more unprofessional. Was it ever proofread by anyone???
So all of these things count against it before you even read the contents.
Finally, we get to the material itself - there is nothing deep, original or useful to anyone who would call themselves "clergy" - the myths are commonly known, the author's own deity from a dream is put right alongside Ishtar, and information offered is purely 101, or at least it should be. The meditations are shallow and facile. The language in which all of this is written is extremely poor.

There is also nothing whatsoever about leadership, integrity, ethics or advanced study - please, if you want to know how to be true clergy, a true leader in the community, you will not find it here. Read Wicca Covens, by Judy Harrow, I beg you.

A Handbook For Wiccan Clergy
A wonderful new book that is not only for clergy but is also of great use to solitaries as well. It imparts a deeper appreciation and understanding of Deity and approach to everyday faith and practice that would enrich anyone's life and craft regardless of Tradition.
It does a terrific job of introducing , and deepening ones understanding ,of the cycles and celebrations of Life's passages and stages as well as providing excellent meditations to improve ones relation to the elements and nature , highly recommended to all.

A must have
I recently purchased this book and I found it to be very good. It has
rituals for the rites of passage, several pagan myths and a how to for
teaching meditation and pastoral counseling. The pastoral counseling
section is just a basic lesson that focuses on listening which is the
hallmark of a good counselor. Chapters 17 and 18 are about the God-
dess and the source of All. I found these two chapters the most
interesting. An excerpt from chapter 17: "To those of the Wiccan
faith, woman is not corrupt, sex is not corrupt and life is not
corrupt. Rather Divinity is manifested in all of them. Therefore to us,
women is to be honored as a representation of the Goddess, not
regulated to the role of temptress and evil. From the union of God and
Goddess, Male Female, Life emerged. This Mystery of generation is a
Holy Mystery, a cosmic act, and it is in our nature to enjoy this
sacred act without guilt or shame. All acts of love and pleasure are
Her Rituals." This paragraph really speaks to the core of my beliefs
and it is the main reason I walk this path now. I feel that this book
is a must have for all that want to be clergy. ... Read more

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Blaze Your Own Spiritual Trail

Would you like to embark on a transformative journey unlike any other? In this comprehensive guide, award-winning author Raven Grimassi shows you how to craft a Wiccan tradition that is imbued with your unique signature.

Based upon your core beliefs, you can design a spiritual system that best reflects your personal needs. Choose a patron deity, work with egregores, create a Book of Shadows, conduct rituals to honor gods and goddesses—the possibilities are endless.

Perfect for the solitary or group practitioner, this book will help you craft a coherent and empowering traditional structure that is based on strong Wiccan foundations, yet entirely your own. Call forth the power of Wiccan mythos as you explore the sacred circle, ritual and magical correspondences to nature, initiation rites, the eight Sabbats, and the Wheel of the Year.

Pioneer your own spiritual tradition—and take the first step on your personalized path to the divine.

Customer Reviews (8)

Another Great Grimassi book
As always the books by Raven Grimassi are so wonderful. They give you so much information and really make you think about things in your life. This was a used book, and is in almost new condition.

Crafting vs Following
This book is well written and clear in what it says. Early on Grimassi states that he has two objectives:

1) present a traditional set of belifs
2) guide people in making their own path

He admits that these goals will be at odds and they are. As such the book shifts constantly between being advisory and being prescriptive in what you should and should not include in your personal path.

Offent this ends up with presenting a traditional wiccan thing to do and then following it up with, or you could just make up your own thing instead.

Personally I find that many authors belabour the THese are all just suggestions point a little too hard, but then again do they run the risk of some people assuming that they ment everything as the gospal truth.

An important point to keep in mind is that Grimassi's own path is based on Italian routs so where he does mention names for the God and Goddess they will be taken from Mediterranean sources. I have found that some of his choices do not occur in the works of other writers. So if you are looking for a Celtic, Saxon or Norse take on Wicca, you won't find it here.

Overall however this was an excellent introduction to Wicca. Which covers tools, basic rituals and key festivals quite well. If not for the conflicting aims it could easily have diserved five stars.

Make Your Tradition Special
I enjoyed this book because of the concept.I was surprised at the amount of material that Grimassi covers for this process.The contents of this book puts it all together to show you how it's done.

Tradition is the foundation of our spiritual system.Each person sees the Wiccan path as a personal path.Gardner did it, Buckland did it, even Grimassi did it; establishing a system of spirituality that worked for them, and enabling it to work for others.

Raven Grimassi presents a "system" here to establish your own Tradition.In it he also includes all the trappings and tools and beliefs and reasons to do so.It is a complex method, with all the basics, all the elements and all the workings that we may want to include.

The discussions on establishing a tradition are well worth the read.Realize that by establishing a tradition, you will then be passing it along, and this will mean setting up a coven, working a teaching plan, examining all the basic beliefs and all the tools that will be associated with it.

This is by no means as simple as it sounds.While the spirituality can be simple, establishing a Tradition requires putting together many of the elements that are included in this book.I did find that there was a lot of "stuff" that the individual can sort through and eliminate if it will not be appropriate to their own personal Tradition. This may simplify the task, but it still requires more than just getting an idea.

Grimassi included all the bits and pieces that someone may want to include, or wonder if it should be included, and then allows the individual to decide what to incorporate, what fits the Tradition.The individual then chooses the elements of their tradition based on how close to the original traditions they want to be.

Overall, a good book for those looking to establish their personal beliefs into a system and maybe pass it along to family, friends or others interested in their way of spirituality.This is quite a volume of work, and one which will be appreciated by many.boudica

Positive and self-empowering
Crafting Wicca Traditions is written in a positive and self-empowering manner. The author lends his decades of experience by way of suggestions and guidelines for the reader interested in creating his or her own personal approach to Wicca. Grimassi also points out areas of caution drawn from his own experiences, which are offered as wise safeguards.

One of the strongpoints of this book is its suggestions for organizing ideas and applying beliefs. On page 20 the author recommends thinking about our personal views regarding deity and how we want to apply this to our own system. Grimassi also suggests that we apply our own ethics, and our appreciation of the sacredness of life, to the formation of a personal practice of Wicca. This is helpful in mapping out our theology and the ethics that conform to the spiritual foundation of our practices.

On page 21, Grimassi advocates researching the tenets and philosophies of the ancient culture associated with the region we want to root our tradition to; in other words, is the tradition Celtic, Germanic, Greco-Roman, etc. If so, Grimassi suggests being well read and well informed while creating your system's foundation, beliefs, and practices. One point that is carried throughout the book is to evaluate what you want to incorporate into your system and what you don't want to include. As Grimassi points out, there is as much ancient folly as there is ancient wisdom.

One of the things I enjoyed in this book is the author's way of helping think things through. Each chapter provides the opportunity to examine our beliefs and to modify them with new information and insight. Unlike most books on Wicca, this one strikes a balance between dogma & doctrine and the airy-fairy notion that anything and everything can be mixed into the cauldron.Careful introspection, sound reasoning, and clear thinking is what the author of this book promotes in Crafting Wiccan Traditions.

Noticed what's wrong with this book?
Grimassi states that "You will find it useful to consider the basic belief system...consider...your concepts of deity, the sacredness of life, reincarnation, an afterlife, codes of ethics and behavior" (p 20). By which I take it we are free to consider life not sacred. And if life isn't sacred, then there certainly is plenty of give and take in everybody's ethics and behavior.

Yikes. I don't want people deciding whether life is sacred or not.

Grimassi posits a world without right or wrong. If I were sick and in a hospital, he would be the last nurse I would want to see coming at me with a shot of...something.

And how can anyone seriously suggest we can choose whether or not to believe in reincarnation?? Surely it is simply true or not, no deciding about it.

But in the black, blank universe Grimassi posits what is truth or falsehood? Just another choice we make. In fact, he says, "Before deciding upon the beliefs or views for your tradition" (p 21) he wants us to think about the various pagan myths our distant relatives once believed in.

Anyone one out there from the area of the Mayans or Aztecs? They used to yank the still beating hearts out of their vast legions of victims' chest before they sat down to eat the remains. Anyone out there from India? We can certainly hope you don't want to follow the Thuggee cult. They murdered people so they could steal their money. And then there is the latest country to try and return pagan gods to their belief system: Hitler's Germany.

The ancient world was not a pretty place. Certainly it was not a moral place.

Grimassi says, "Once your deity structure is in place, the next step is to outline the various worlds over which the deities exert influence" (p 160). Now wait, is he suggesting that all of the gods and pagan myths out there are all true, all at once? Don't they all contradict one another?

There is no right and wrong for Grimassi, no inherent sacredness of life, and plus any old thing you choose to believe in, perhaps even the tooth fairy, can be real.

I disagree. ... Read more

Product Description
If you were asked to define the word "witch," you might say that Witches are magick workers. If you were asked to define the word "Wicca," you might say that Wicca is a deep and meaningful religion shared by thousands upon thousands of people. But what would you call the combination of magick and religion? Can working magick be deep and meaningful? Can a religion work magick? Are these words the separate things they are often thought to be?This book screams the answer and that answer is not just yes but "Hell Yes!" A Wiccan Formulary and Herbal is study material for the first degree in a system of elevation described in A.J.'s last work, A Wiccan Bible. Included are:* Home remedies and herbal cures.* Recipes for incense, oils, and other brews.* Using tools of the trade.* A complete formulary.* A complete herbal reference.With a comprehensive reference section, recipes, and instruction A Wiccan Formulary and Herbal is not only a companion to A Wiccan Bible, but also a stand-alone reference that you will use and recommend with confidence. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Last Word on Herbal Magic
A really outstanding work on the subject.Exhaustive and practical.If you're looking for a magical herbal look no further than this.

Informative well written book
A Wiccan Formulary and Herbal is an informative and well written book and fun to read.

Agree with previous reviewer
too much dross and not enough wisdom -- the first rule of herbal arts is: if one can cure, two can kill. And while it seems like every publisher wants a magickal herb book, too many aren't versed enough in this field to choose the best materials. There is a difference between medicinal herbalism (folk remedials), magick, and other more "pleasurable" applications of herbs, and I don't feel like that was clearly defined on several levels. Additionally the lack of anything overly clever or new here leaves me wondering how much time/effort/thought went into the pages.

I think Paul Bereyl's work along with Susan Weed are better options and complimentary (along with one book on more modern outlooks on herbs including toxicity)

Lacking Originality and Overly Redundant
Wow. Yet another herbal reference manual. At a stiff price, I found this book a so-so read. Again if you NEED an herbal and this is the only one on the shelf, grab it. If you already have one by either M. Grieve, Paul Beryl or Scott Cunningham, save your money and buy something else.

My hat is off to Mr. Drew though in some parts of the book especially pages 11-13 where he discusses knowing what sorts of allergies you may have before diving into working with herbs.

Chapter 1 is seriously redundant. Do the authors and publishers of these books really believe that their book will be the ONLY one that a newbie will pickup and have read? I find this to be an arrogant assumption on their part really as well as unnecessary filler that can help promote the appearance of `more for your money' and keep the price inflated as high as it is. In other words, how many damn primer chapters do you have to put into such a book?

I found chapter 5 "Herbal Recipes and Remedies" to be quite dangerous because it treads very close to the border of prescription remedies again which only a qualified medical physician has the training and legal authority to prescribe. I forewarn you now that if you contemplate taking any of the herbal remedies in this book, please make absolutely certain you know what are you are doing, you know your own body's allergies AND you've shared what you plan to do with your medical physician.

The foods outlined in Chapter 6 were somewhat interesting but hardly anything new. I believe Cunningham covered the "Magic of Food" in one of his cliched offerings. The classifications were nothing that you couldn't dig up in any other reference manual.

Chapter 7's recipes for "Making Magick" sounded a lot like they were patterned after the Cunningham & Tarostar school of Kitchen Witchery and a quick look in the Bibliography shows that indeed they're on the reading list.

Part of the problem I have with a series of recipes like this comes from my own training in Root-Conjure Sorcery where I was taught that these recipes are "generalized' and their application may or may not work. The idea is that the practitioner will need to truly learn the recipe by studying how each ingredient in the recipe works as well as how it interacts with the other ingredients as they are applied to the situation for which they were blended. Plus given the fact that problems generally arise from people (ourselves AND others) and our interpersonal interactions with one another, thus a practitioner should custom make each recipe after knowing the given set of circumstances and all parties involved. This way you will know if you need to add more or less of any one or more ingredients to help treat the situation correctly.

Finally the last part focuses on the plants themselves. Drew follows the basic outline of both Grieve and Cunningham (minus a couple of things) to try and make a cohesive list of herbs, their folk names, Magical uses Astrological data and medical uses. The pictures of the plants really doesn't help someone like me who does not go out into the wild and grow or harvest all that many plants. I have a few things I go in the woods for but for the most part, I buy my herbs and roots from reputable dealers online.

All in all, it's a so-so book to me. His anecdotes didn't really didn't click with me but that is purely an individual taste sort of thing. Again if you don't have an herbal reference, and can't find one of the others I mentioned, this isn't a bad book to get. I think the price would be justified IF the publisher opted for more graphic representations of the herbs in the wild & dropped the redundant chapters on the basics. I rate this 2 stars out of 5 for unoriginality and redundancy.

Practical formulas for making real 'magic'
Wicca and new age followers will find A Wiccan Formulary And Herbal a wonderful reference addition: a set of home remedies, herbal cures, recipes for incense and oils, and more. Methods featured are based in science and applications more than rituals: from plant herbals and tinctures to kitchen witchery, here are all the practical formulas for making real 'magic'.

... Read more

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In an easy-to-follow format that readers can use and adapt to their own needs, author Patricia Telesco examines the history of Wiccan celebration, the folklore surrounding each ritual or ceremony, and details how to observe the occasion to carry on these ancient traditions. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

good
good book but it was kinda short. it could have elaborated more. very informative! a good beginner book!

I loved the rituals in this book and how they were explained
Very close to way I view things. I really liked how there were some rituals, birthdays for instance, that are not normally covered in other books. What also was refreshing is that the author repeatedly states that her book is one of ideas to get you started and that a major key point of Wiccan ritual is the personalization.

wicca book...um...
this book is not a bad one.it is very interesting and easy to read.it only touches on the surface of wicca and gives detailed descriptions of wiccan rituals.if you are looking for any in depth analysis of wicca this is not your book, but this seems to be a way, if you are interested in joning the religion of, getting a feel for what it is, but you should find a book on the actual history to see if wicca is someting you believe

The Goddess of all books
As a legal wiccan minister I use this book so much i soon have to purchase a new copy. This book has helped me eclectically write my own rituals. Its a wonderful book to use for ritals and ceremonies or just for referance. I recommend this book to all serious witches! YOU ARE NOT WASTING YOUR MONEY ON THIS BOOK!

Rev. MidnyghtSun

Wonderful!
I bought this book when I was still a beginner.I found it as good then as I find it now.When I decided to write my own Book of Shadows, I used this book as an outline when I wote my own Sabbat and Esbat Rituals.I espically like her addition at the end of each Rite where she tells of the traditions that she does.As a Solitary, I found it to be nice to know what others do.I even 'borrowed' a few of her traditions! ... Read more

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The Wiccan Mystic takes the foundational ideas of Wicca and explores them in depth.Learn about what constitutes a mystery religion and how Wicca fits the pattern.Discover the living mystical core of Wiccan practice and strengthen it in your own exploration of this exciting magickal path.Establish strong thinking skills to help you empower your spiritual life and open up new vistas for exploration.Tap into your individual direct relationship with the Divine and feel new joy come into your life. The Wiccan Mystic presents proven ways to help practitioners develop a sophisticated, mature, yet surprisingly simple spiritual depth.Learn to grow your relationship with your chosen gods and goddesses to new levels of intimacy.Discover how magick can be an integral part of an ecologically sound, profoundly ethical, and spiritually based life. ... Read more

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Great Book
My on-going issue with the use of the word Wicca (outside of traditional paths) aside, I think this is a really great book. While it's not going to be nearly as easy as what the back of the book seems to make it out to be, there is quite a bit of excellent information to be found within these pages. It gives you the foundation on which to build and deepen your understanding of your path. I have to admit that up until about chapter 4, I wasn't completely thrilled with the book. Again it wasn't necessarily that the information presented wasn't good or useful, but I didn't feel that it applied specifically to Wicca. I do think that the information applies to anyone who is seeking to create their own spiritual path, but isn't exactly sure where to start, or to anyone who is looking for ways to increase their current practice - no matter what path they are on. What I especially like about this book is that while it gives you basic outlines on how to do things, it gives you the leeway to make it your own. It also does an excellent job of explaining basic concepts, that are often times lacking in many of the other books that are out there. There is also a great list of resources in the back of the book and a nifty little "Wicca" timeline that is quite interesting, and helps put things into perspective. Overall a great addition to any collection.

A Classic in the Making
Paganism, and Wicca specifically, sometimes feels like authors are making a buck by rehashing the same materials over and over again. It can become a challenge to find a book that isn't just another spellbook.

In The Wiccan Mystic: Exploring a Magickal Spiritual Path, Ben Gruagach has delivered a thoughtful and distinguished work. From helpful advice to discussions that are designed to make you think about Wicca, and spirituality as well, in a new light.

Its nice to be able to read a Wicca 201 book, to use Lupa's phrase. The index and bibliography are great, given that much of the industry hasn't yet figured out that they're necessary and good to include in a book.

In short, while I may not agree with everything that Ben puts forth (God help me if I ever agree with everything anyone says), the book is a valuable addition to the bookshelf of anyone who is interested in Wicca.

Tired of Wicca 101? Pick this one up!
"The Wiccan Mystic" is author Ben Gruagach's answer to the complaint "I'm TIRED of Wicca 101 books! Where are the Wicca 201s?" With a few exceptions, he's created a book that fits the bill.

The basic premise of the book is that Wicca is a mystery tradition, and the practitioner a mystic. He does a wonderful job making the argument that a mystery tradition doesn't necessarily have to be group-oriented, and that the mystery is between the practitioner and the Divine. Those who are looking for good perspectives on Wicca as a solitary initiatory religion will definitely find useful fodder, and traditionalists may end up disagreeing. Gruagach holds his own, though.

The bulk of the book beyond the initial definitions deals with various topics of interest to the Wiccan who already has the basics down and wants to go further. There's not a bunch of prefabricated spells and rituals, though; other than some pathworking templates in one of the appendices, it's thankfully free of pre-crafted material. Instead we're offered a wide variety of food for thought. Gruagach covers critical thinking skills, thoughts on balancing group and solitary work, philosophy and ethics, and even guidelines for critiquing a book in a balanced manner. All the material is aimed towards getting the reader to think about hir path, why s/he's there, and what s/he's going to do with it--without dogmatically flogging the author's personal agenda (which doesn't even come into play here).

There's a bit of what initially looks like 101 material in here, but it's approached from a 201 perspective. Rather than giving a list of deities, Gruagach offers up ideas on actually connecting to the Divine (rather than a "stereotype", as he puts it). In other places he could have gone into a little more detail; the two paragraphs dedicated to familiars was pretty scant, and could have used a little more definition of what he was considering a familiar--it sounded a bit like he was considering all pets to be familiars. A little more elaboration on the various points that didn't get so much attention would have helped to flesh the text out more.

I would also like to have seen more personal anecdotes to back up some of his thoughts. How have these ideas worked for him? What processes helped him learn what he passes on to others? Additionally, I think the appendix with the pathworkings could have been made into a standalone chapter.

There's a terrific bibliography in the back; Gruagach has most certainly done his homework. It's not all just neopagan source material, either; I saw Aldous Huxley in there, as well as a translation of the Greek Magical Papyrii. What I would really liked to have seen, though, is in-text or footnote citations of the material that didn't come right out of his head (for example, his historical research). There are a few endnotes, but they tend to be more commentary on the material than actual citations. A big long bibliography is a lot more useful if there are citations in the main body of the work showing exactly where the author got a particular piece of information. Not only does it show the author's work, but it also helps others who want to do more research on a given point or check the research against their own.

The only other quibble I have is with the layout. Maybe it's just me, but the styles of fonts used for the headers seemed a little inconsistent, with a mixture of italics and bolds at various font sizes. The text also wasn't justified, giving the right margin of the text a ragged look and giving away its self-published origin (though, to be fair, in both content and style it's one of the best self-published works I've ever seen, and better than some of the traditionally published works out there!).

Still, the positives much outweigh the negatives here. Gruagach has created a much-needed text in the corpus of Wiccan knowledge beyond 101. I applaud his efforts, and encourage his writing career wholeheartedly! ... Read more

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Wicca is the earth-centered spirituality that draws itswisdom from the miraculous power of the natural world. Starhawk—aforemost voice in today’s pagan renaissance and author of thebestseller The Spiral Dance— now brings a treasury of her favoriteincantations to audio with Wiccan Rituals and Blessings. Listenerswill join this popular teacher, renowned spiritual leader, andinternational activist to learn: "handfasting"—the ritual ofjoining two people in relationship, divine blessings for home,marriage, and children, how to honor life and celebrate birthdays astrue pagan holidays, prayers for the passing of loved ones, how tocreate charms to invoke protection, and the "saltwater meditation" forcleansing and clarifying any problem or situation in life, and more. ... Read more

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Another excellent book on CD by Starhawk!
Very well done book on CD by Starhawk!
Love it....full of wonderful, magical things.
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Creative colors
This books helps relate to which colors are good to use for whatever pupose.Very interesting

Where to get the oils and roots...
I read the review about not being about to get the oils or roots [besides the fact they never heard of them]. I have found this items in a store that was more lined with Vodoo. Try looking in the yellow pagers for spirtual. That's how I found my shop, they also sell tons of herbs for normal wicca spells.

Hope it helps

A great book with one Giant glitch.
This book is filled to the rim with what seems like wonderful and interesting spells that I can't wait to do, except, I'm sure I never will. Why? You can only get the incense and oils that are required at a shop she mentions at the end of the book, and the web site doesn't carry them. As an example: One of her Negative Energy Removing Spells requires one white candle, Jinx Removing oil, Uncrossing incense, an athame consecrated Holy water, a hematite, Lady Luck Oil, Good Luck Incense, and a red mojo. As you can see..how do you get Good luck incense??? Or Jinx removing Oil??? ETC.... The whole book and every spell is like this one. You can get some of these recipes from Cunninghams' Magical Herbalism IF you like making oils and incense from scratch. This book was such a diappointment, so many spells, but none to cast. The only thing to do is substitute what I think could go in it's place.

deep disapiontment
I was looking to attain a deeper knowledge of color correspondences. By the 1st review I thought this was it! The book arrived and was written beautifuly. The problem was I forgot to order a catlogue from the author's favorite shop as well. The spells all require oils that everyone in my circle has never even heard of. The same may be said of most of the incenses. The author refers to Cunningham and Malbrough in the sources area... then comes her favorite shop.
Maybe my expectaions were a bit off. If someone is looking for true color correspondence this is not it. I wanted a better grasp of the blues, and a clearer understanding of shades and blends. This was a wonderful read, and I will probably request a cataloge from the aforementioned shop. But as far as a better understanding of color.....none gained. Tina Ketch is still my color guide

Great Spell Book
This book contains many different useful spells, corresponding to the colors they are related to. Once again, Sister Moon makes the book a pleasure and easy to read and understand. Color casting is a collaboration of spells, many of 'witch' I can't wait to perform. I highly recommened this book to all Wiccans, maybe not for beginners though. Beginners should start with The Wiccaning.If you have trouble locating any of the incenses or oils the spells in the book call for, call the store she recommended (don't check the website) or contact her through the email address provided at the back of the book.This is an A+++++ book. ... Read more

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The key to all Wiccan practice is ultimately solitary because developing real growth and awareness begins inside each individual. The Solitary Wiccan’s Bible is for any reader wanting to go deeper into his or her understanding and experience of Wicca—alone. There are many reasons people seek a solitary path: fear of charlatans, concern about co-workers finding out or being misunderstood by others, or lack of family or social support for Wiccan practice.

The Solitary Wiccan’s Bible uses the metaphor of a solitary pilgrim walking a path and discovering natural and spiritual truths along the way. This pilgrimage is based on the ancient symbology of the Pentagram enclosed in the triple circle. The Solitary Wiccan’s Bible leads the pilgrim to cross the circles, moving from the Wilderness through the Home and Astral realms, to achieve the central Spiritual realm. Always down-to-earth and easy to understand, The Solitary Wiccan’s Bible clearly lays out the Wiccan paths so any reader can follow.

Chapters include:

• The Pilgrimage of Wicca
• The Pilgrim Enters New Realms
• The Pilgrimage of the Pentagram
• The Pilgrim’s Wiccan Magical Path
• The Practical Pilgrim’s Spellwork
• The Pilgrim’s Talismans

The Solitary Wiccan’s Bible provides background and practice in clear, accessible, and often humorous prose, making the book immediately useful to first-time seekers and long-time practitioners alike. ... Read more

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Witches don't have bibles.
This is a very good book but that title, witches don't have bibles.
Not sure why wiccan authors are titling their books like this.
If witches had a bible, it would not be written by a comtemporary author.
Christians have the bible, Witches have nature and the book of shadows.

My first Frost book...
This is the first book I've read by the Frost's, and I really enjoyed it! I didn't feel as if they were knocking other Wiccans' in the least. They clearly state that every Wiccan is different, but this is how they do or see things. I'm a solitary who's not in a coven with no plans to be. This book contained a lot of new perspectives for me. I really enjoyed the history chapter, I'll be doing a lot more research on some of the people and things they wrote about. The big thing i didn't agree with was their theory on crystal wands. But hey, I knew going into it I wasn't going to agree with everything.

A wonderful read and guide to inner knowledge!
Not the ordinary type of book, this book shows the path walked in an different way and yet clearly shows what the writers intent is. This is a good book for those considering Wicca as a Path, and should be taken in with the humor it is written in. Why do so many think all books written on Wicca or Pagan ways must be harsh and hard? There is more to life than harshness, there is joy and the Frosts show their joy in their books. Blessed Be and have yourself a good time reading this book! You will enjoy it and your walk!

Two Faced Authors!
I've been a student on the Wiccan path for twelve years and out of all the books I have read on the subject this is the worst. The Authors start off by saying don't bash other people's beliefs and then go on to mock traditions and writings by other Witches. This book is also not writen for a solitary(as the title says). The Authors keep talking about geting initiated into other groups and how to keep up with "real" Wiccans.

If you are just starting out, try a book by Scott Cunningham, or R. Buckland, or G. Gardener, or Starhawk just to name a few.

Good Beginner Book
Good beginner book without the usual hocus pocus.A recommended read. ... Read more

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In today's environmentally conscious society, the Wiccan ideology, based on nature and the land, is more relevant than ever. Celebrate the Green Wiccan year with this beautifully illustrated guide and use its teachings to live a greener, more eco friendly lifestyle. Designed in the traditional style of the Wiccan calendar and starting with the Witches' New Year, Samhain on October 31st, all the main festivals are detailed including Yule Lore, Imbulk, Ostara, Beltane, and finally Mabon, the harvest festival. For each key date, Silja explains the traditions, symbols and rituals associated with the festival, such as the magic circle, the pentagram and the importance of the sun and moon. There are spells and mediations for each day throughout the journal as well as room for a daily record of your own experiences, notes and reminders.There are even green household tips and witchery wisdom for the kitchen and garden to help you connect with the environment, the core element upon which Wiccan beliefs are formed. ... Read more

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Great
This is a great adgenda book, has info threw out it lil chants and more, has many pagan days and info on the days. it is set up so you can use it for no matter what year it is. I love it and using it to my fullest. Has pockets for each month ware i keep important recipets. ... Read more

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A good book for Beginners
This is a great book, it is an easy read and isn't too complicated for a new Wiccan. It has great things that every new Wiccan needs to know. Loved it!!

Wrong Symbol!!!!!
First of all, I would like to say I have practiced the art of Wicca and Pagan my whole life I was raised up with it. As I look at this book called Wicca for Beginners, I see something that eats away at me. The star behind the title of the book is not the right star. Look very carefully and count the points on the star. Thats right there are six points. As every true Wiccan knows there are only five points on the Wiccan Symbol. I looked at the other reviews on this book and noticed that the book contains things pertaining tarot cards. All true Wiccan's should know that even the Tarot cards have the five pointed symbol. The six pointed star is know as the Satanic symbol. Know also for the animal head shape. (The Goat) I think the Author needs to go back and look deep within her self and truley figure out the religion known as Wicca!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Blessed Be and Merry Part.

Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!!!!!!!!!!
Lady Sabrina explains the art in full detail with examples for you to easily follow.This book is mainly directed for the solitary practicioner.She has added effective spells and rituals for you to conduct, plus all Sabbat dates and rituals.Also, she elaborately explains the items needed for any spell and/or ritual.She has enclosed a small dictionary and small tarot meaning of the cards.If you are a beginner and need complete assistance in every aspect of Wicca - this is the book for you.This book is not recommended for intermediate and/or advanced students.

Review For Wicca For Beginners
Hello, my names Connie. I am a beginner in wicca myself. I coulden't take my head out of this book. I felt so intreged by Lady Sabrina's way of putting things. I now know many more things i diden't know by surfing theweb by reading Lady Sabrina's book. I recimend this book to you and yourfriends.~blessed be ... Read more

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In an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, this book examines every aspect of invocation and evocation, including why to summon the gods and when; self-invocation vs. group invocation; and what to do if something goes wrong. ... Read more

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Great for beginner or someone looking for something more
This book was one I would not regret buying for my collection. I enjoyed almost all of it, excluding the authors bias, which was seemingly against all religions but her own. Don't let this part ruin the rest of the book for you. Think for yourself as you read through it and gather the knowledge that is there for you.

I liked it
Very neat book, if you are intrested in communing with divinity, ANY divinity i would reccomend it....however! I have a few complaints 1. the author makes refrence twice to something called "left-shift" i have no idea what this is, i tried researching it, found nothing, i have asked magickal practioners with 30+ years of experience and they have no clue. I wish she would have explained what she meant! 2. Although she "bashes" Bardon and ceremonial magickians i can look past that. However she is blatantly wrong on Bardon doing enochian, ask a Bardon student about enochian and they will most likely laugh at it. Bardon teaches evocation but not enochian!! If she would fix those two problems than i would give her five stars.

Also it seems she was abused or has had "problems" from her past. a bit of the work seems as if everyone should have emotional problems. I understand the need to purify the self to invoke, however self transformation is better than energy exercises and doll making any day! I would say if you got Bardons first book initiation into hermetics got to step 3 (step 5 would be best but hey!) than you can do this work. Another good book for this work would be undoing yourself with energized meditation and other devices by Dr Christopher S Hyatt. Just MHO.

Foolish hypocrisy.
What a fool. I can only pity her, and those seeking true answers who go on a wild goose chase in this piece of trash.Please, if you are interested in evoking or invoking, visit occultforums.com for a free resource, or check out one of the great masters of magic, Israel Regardie, Aleister Crowley, Dion Fortune, Franz Bardon.

I was starting to doubt my ability to be a real "Wiccan"...
But this book came in the nick of time. For a few months I've been reading all the "required" beginning Wicca books, and even some more advanced ones. They all very beautifully talk about Drawing Down the Moon, bringing Goddess into the sacred circle, calling on God during the casting of a spell. I love the idea of nature worship and knowledge of the gods, but as a former Christian I really didn't "GET" how to "make it happen." I'd meditate, call on the Goddess, and it was never the connection I long for. THIS BOOK takes you from the very beginning to the "how" of God/Goddess Worship. How to create a state of real connection and belief. Not a lot of formula and rules--Rhea trusts that you know yourself better than "The Almighty Author" might. I somehow..."trust" Rhea as an author, and truly feel that with this book I was handed the key I so desperately needed. I was truly beginning to doubt my ability to be a real "Wiccan," with all the webweaving of belief, connection & self-understanding that is implied. This book is the breath of fresh air I needed.

Summoning Forth Wiccan Gods and Goddesses: by Maeve Rhea
The book is a fair account of one priestesses experiences. These experiences are no doubt shared by her and her coven and other covens and groups as well. I believe she is honest in her presentation and in her intent but in this honesty there is revealed a sad pathology that is actually a mirror image of the ones she condemns for having been abused and as a result created systems and constructs to deal with their lack of control. She has but to look in the mirror. She contradicts herself in her presentation of what she makes appear on the surface to be an acceptance of other faiths and belief systems and makes note of the oppression of the monotheistic religions against pagans. This later deteriorates into a rather shortsighted, hypocritical and psuedo Scholarly attempt at the condemnation of a number of religions ,magickal orders and Luminaries.Ie(Golden Dawn, Aleister Crowley, Israel Regardie, Franz Bardon, Madame Blavatsky, Meher Baba ect...All of which which were figures that have made great contributions to the Magickal community and with the acceptation of some of Crowley's Some time vulgar commentaries did so without the need to say "I am I am And I Teach What I am and they are not what they are for I amwhat I am."* Contributions that make her mere 300 maybe 400 pages of remedial finger pointing seem of little consequence. Even Ms Dion Fortune prefaced and summarized her critique with a reluctant homage to that which she did not completely agree with in Crowley's Work and or The Golden Dawn as well. She was also a Member (Golden Dawn)and an acquaintance of A.C. giving her License and a true understanding of the orders Shortcomings and strong points as well. She Was also a noted Psychologist of her day as was Mr Israel Regardie. This brings me to Maeve Rhea's unfortunate and irresponsible use of psychology to imply that due to the fact that some of the many individualsshe mentioned had been abused ... as reason to invalidate the victims entire body of work or the organization that they may or may not have been driven to create as a result of exerting control when once they had it taken away. This is an interesting Hypothesis but her positing it as fact is truly unfortunate and is not of any real importance unless it being used for a very basis for a lukewarm Dissertation. I might add that she gives no footnotes or credit to any of her sources and may be the key to using her formula or the reason behind her devoting an entire section to Hebrew, ancient Greek and barbarous tongues to be nonsense and of no consequence and a hindrance to spiritual development on page 119 ( I have just given more notation and credit to an author than was given in her entire book). Though not necessary for spiritual progress on all paths the study of ancient languages brought her the form for many of the "rituals" for evocation and Invocation in the book She has written as far as I know given her notation. The study of Hebrew is suggested in it very most basic components in pursuit of the Kabala which she claims is of no use. Her opinions in many cases through out the book are based on her experiences and the way she has apparently dealt with various forms of stress and challenge is to throw out the baby with the bathwater. She has had some unfortunate events involving ceremonial magicians in her life and witnessed the conspiracy to create the Necronimicon ( I found it to be quite amusing. I give credit were credit is due)She has heard rumors or has taken information that was circulated by one of Aleister Crowley's Secretaries and blown that information and other information about the Order's founding members and Created an extremely dated and small minded Freudian Construct Of The Golden Dawn according To One Wiccan Priestesses Opinion. She also makes a statement about Reagrdie's Printing of The Golden Dawn Complete and That was that the Book was devoted to Evoking Demons this is quite the contrary ( No references exist). The Demons she speaks of were very often the Judeo Christian Constructs of the Very God Forms She Invokes and Evokes In Her Book and know doubt ran into as she was browsing The Complete Golden Dawn to find the material and format for her next Solstice celebration Invocation evocation. Look In the Mirror and one very often sees the past written in the lines of one's brow and those lines were the same lines that came from the mother and or the fathers that we said we would never become.

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At last, a book that explains Pagan spirituality to non-Pagans in a balanced, accessible way, while acknowledging the natural anxiety many of them may feel when confronted by a son, daughter, sibling, friend, or co-worker who suddenly proclaims, "I'm a Witch!" Wicca and Paganism are among the world's fastest growing religions. Because so many Wiccan newcomers are young, it may be understandably worrisome, even frightening, to many of the parents, other family members, friends, and associates of today's witches. This book offers an objective, honest introduction to this newly popular old religion, while providing comfort to worried readers. Non-Pagans will appreciate this fair and responsible overview of one of the most mysterious-and misunderstood-modern spiritual paths. ... Read more

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Not Perfect
I bought this book for my Christian mother, when I fell out of the broom closet. I read the entire book before giving it to her, because I wanted to make sure I agreed with the information that was inside. I found that most of the information is in tune with my particular path, but I ear-marked several pages that had explanations that required me to discuss my stance.

She read at least half of the book, asking me questions along the way. I'm not really sure if she finished it or not, but she has definitely let go of her pre-conceptions. She is now at a point in her life, where she is searching for her perfect fit. I am in no way recommending my path to her, because one's religion is much too personal. She will know once she feels that amazing and instantaneous 'click', what is right for her.

This book is alright for those who need a quick explanation on the most obvious of questions. Most everyone will have to expand on the information given, and correct the flaws inside, so as to give their family and friends the best possible chance in understanding who they are and why they've chosen this path. Good luck to everyone in their fall out of the broom closet.

Excellent book, unique point of view!
In search for a book that will explain in simple terms Wicca I came across this one. It is written in a fun way making the reader comfortable with its contents and its arguments are well structured. What is unique about it is that it's not written for those who are on the Wiccan path but for those who want to know what Wicca is without practicing it for themselves. Trying to explain Wicca can be complicated and with all the misconceptions around it gets more difficult. This book is perfect for both Wiccans who want something to help them explain their path and non-Wiccans who are curious, interested or afraid for their beloved ones being involved in Wicca.
Am I recomending it? Definately. It gives solid information without being boring and can be a great start point or just a great help to clear away negativity and fear about this path.

Someone else said it- great idea, poor execution
The books promises more than it actually delivers. It's attitude towards other monothesitic religions is condescending, and the feeling of elitism is present through the entire book. Furthermore, the author compounds this by "fluffy" statments on the nature of Pagan practice and a seeming ingnorance not only on the more spiritual levels of Witchcraft, but also on many of the questions he tried to answer himself!

I bought this book to help a loved one understand my religion, and now I see all I have done is waste my money.

Get your family and friends on the right path
Frankly, I was very concerned when I first ran across this book. I wondered if it was a 'fundie' text imploring people to convert my Wiccan friends to Christianity. What a pleasant surprise when I opened up the text and found out it is not.

As others have accurately noted however, the well-intentioned authorsimplifies Wicca. He then attempts to lump this in with Paganism. Wicca and Paganism are two different concepts. Perhaps the text itself could be toned up in another version of the book.

Overall, this is a useful resource for people who want to be supportive, but are not sure what they are supporting. It would be an important purchase for local libraries---where `concerned people' might turn after learning the news about a loved one.

The title is important as it is in order to reach the wavering people who would otherwise be susceptible to 'bible-thumping' propaganda about these very practices. Most importantly, the book does not condemn the practitioner and instead encourages readers to accept them as they are.

Great book.....
This is a very good book for people that have no idea or the wrong idea of what Wicca is.I agree with 80-90% of the material, not that the other 10-20% is wrong just that I see things a bit differently. ... Read more

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Great Book!
This book is prefect for new Wiccans or those who are just looking to reconnect with their faith through holiday spells. It describes the origins of the holidays as well as lists a few optional spells you can use to celebrate. I use it all the time!!! ... Read more

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Practical; the big picture
I first purchased this book roughly ten years ago after exploring Wicca for 7 years. Immediately, it became my favorite becuase it was so different from the others I'd read. It is NOT set up like a text book or a definitive how-to manual on Wicca. It's more conversational & relaxed, and as a result, helped me to gain the confidense in my own understanding which ultimately helped me to navigate my own unique path--and for that I am truly thankful to Rae Beth.

That being said, I referanced & loved this book for years, but eventually sold it as I "grew out" of it. Now that I'm in my mid 30's and am planning on having children of my own, my mind keeps coming back to this book. It just does such a fabulous job of explaining the Wiccan beliefs to children becuase Rae Beth goes out of her way to EXPLAIN the WHY's. SOOO important. Plus, she does it in a way that you feel she is speaking to you personally.

I am emphatiaclly spiritual, but I'm also very practical. This book is by far my favorite as it really attempts to answer all of the questions one might have about the beliefs of this path, and it does so in a practical way. I was raised Catholic, and at a young age realized that I simply had too many questions that not only could Catholicism NOT answer, it did not even attempt to! This turned me off and I began searching for something I could truly believe in. This books really explains the 'story' of the religion in logical ways that one can easily relate to and connect with.

Last Halloween (Samhain) I was interviewed by a local newspaper (looking, no doubt to do their annual "halloween, witchy article") and wanted me to explain a little about Wicca and why it appeals to so many. I found myself loosley quoting this book in all of my explanations and it was then that I knew I had to purchase it again--which I just did. I suggest you get your own copy while you can still find one!

The first Pagan/Wiccan book I ever read...
I had so many epiphanies while reading this book, it was just amazing, especially the passages about The Holy Grail, and Faerie blood still running through the veins of some.
The way the book is written made me feel like the letters were addressed to me. It seemed very personal.
I go back to the book often for reference, as it contains much good information which I have hilighted, and also suggestions for rituals.

Not the typical Wicca 101
This book doesn't go through the typical Wicca 101 type books, it doesn't offer spells nor does it tell you everything about Wicca.It offers the knowledge of one woman as she relays her beliefs via written letters to two people interested in Wicca.It's a very good book.

An awesome book
Writen in old fashioned style. Containing letters to a subject who wants to learn of Wicca. Rae Beth gives alot of good helpful information, and uses a unique way of doing it. This book kept my interest, and years later, I would still highly recommend it!

perhaps not for the beginner's basics
This book is set up in an interesting way: the 'chapters' consist of letters from the author to two (and then one) aspiring witches.While they all had good information in them, it wasn't what I was expecting.

A lot of what Ms. Beth gives us is her own personal Sabbatt celebrations.While it was interesting to see what kind of symbolism she uses, and it was helpful in forming my own Sabbatt rituals, this book sat on my bookshelf gathering dust for a long while until I felt that I had enough basic knowledge to actually cast a formal circle and do a Sabbatt ritual.

I'd say this book is for intermediate beginners, not those who are just beginning on the path.Although, it does take you through the wheel of the year quite nicely and it really could help to open someone's eyes as to what is going on in the natural world during the year.This is not the first book to start with. ... Read more

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A far-ranging work of great beauty and insight, this book provides the readerwith a rare understanding of the nature of ritual and of Wiccan mysticism. ... Read more

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Great introducton to Wicca and Lothloriën
Rev Paul writing is easy to read and understand, and he peppers the pages with many anecdotes of his life leading up to his creation of Lothloriën.A must-read for the layperson interested in Wicca or Lothloriën!!!

Answering Questions
Written with great intelligence and a huge heart, Rev Paul V Beyerl outlines his "Wiccan Bardo" with plain spoken information. There is a lot to absorb here and, for a non-wiccan such as myself, for the most part I found it easy to understand. However, this is not witchcraft or Wicca for the pop-culture set; Rev Beyerl both founded The Rowan Tree Church and The Mystery School of Lothlorien. He treats the text as both a gift of knowledge and as education for hungry souls.

"A Wiccan Bardo" aims to make plain sense of Wiccan views of living, coupling and passing. Rites and rituals are explained both intelligently and poetically. It is gratifying to me (as a non-initiate) to be able to read text that doesn't rest dryly on the page but blossoms from the page and engages the mind with the obvious love Rev Beyerl has for his craft. Probably more informative than a standard educational scribe, "A Wiccan Bardo" will give you plenty of information about the both the heart of Wicca and its intellect.

A very Special Sacred Text
Paul Beyerl has given us a beautiful book with rituals appropriate for the worship of all that is holy and sacred to our deepest nature. Buy it to explore your own resonance to the workings of the mysteries behind the veil of knowing.

Beyond Wicca 101
This is a neglected classic of the modern Craft. The author has led his Rowan Tree tradition of the craft for decades and has focused its work on personal spiritual growth. This book begins by assuming that the reader knows the basics of the Craft - the tools, the Rede, the Circle, etc. he outlines his system's curriculum, and provides some guidance for the solitary reader in using it.
One of the more interesting bits is a borrowing from Tibetan Buddhism. In that system, powerful adepts recover their tools from life to life, as their new incarnations are discovered. The author proposes a similar system for Wicca, with athames, etc, passed from incarnation to incarnation over the generations.
Good reading for those interested in higher-level thinking on the Craft. ... Read more

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Finally, a children's workbook designed for Pagan families! Rich, exciting stories to read together and discuss, as well as activities to reinforce lessons in a fun way. Chock-full of puzzles, games, mythology, beautiful illustrations, and Pagan symbols, this workbook teaches the basic Wiccan belief system. Let this be a family affair, with parents, older siblings, and young children taking part in a "something-for-everyone" Pagan experience. A teaching tool for Pagan families, or others wanting to teach their children diversity. ... Read more

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Nice book to explain some basics to Non pagan kids.
Honestly not worth the money, my wife and I are practicing Wiccians and were hoping for much more. It was well put together and did put things at a some what younger level. But left a lot to be desired. If you really want to help bring you kids into the craft see:"My First Little Workbook of Wicca"

Perfect for Pagan and Wiccan families-
I just received Growing Up Pagan- A Workbook for Wiccan Families by Raine Hill. It's fantastic! Wonderfully written-clear, concise, and worded for the family without talking down to the kids. It's also beautifully illustrated. Very impressive effort! I encourage you to pick up a copy, particularly if you want to bring your family into your spiritual path.

WOW!!! This is a WONDERFUL WORKBOOK!!!
WOW!! What a WONDERFUL Workbook! I love everything about this book. It is just what my husband and I had been looking for!!! Now, I don't usually buy a book unless I can preview it or unless I am familiar with the author...but this was not the case, and I took a chance - just to see what was in it - and I was not disappointed!

Our oldest son is seven now, and we have a strong christian influence on one side of the family... so we had been looking for an equivalent (technically, but not exactly) to the Christians 1st communion 'program'. Something that would help structure and guide our son - now that he was coming to an age that he could learn, understand and most of all - ask questions about different faiths and beliefs. We wanted a book or workbook that would guide him on his journey to making his own decisions in life, to think and to believe for himself. But what we needed was a resource to help show him the Earth-based side...Anyways, my point again is....this is the book we'd been looking for!!

If you have a child between 6 and 9 (or so) years of age - this is a great 'coming of age' workbook. They will already know or have heard about most of what is in the book, but this is the age when they can put it all together. There are different sections / topics, with stories too. And at the end of each section there is some fun games / puzzles as a review of the section. Though, my favorite part of this workbook comes at the end... There is a 'mild' test ... and a certificate of achievement for them. (I know that's what my son looks forward too!)

As a Solitary Witch and Mother ... I must say this is just perfect... and yes there is room to 'move around' with it, Raine notes at the beginning of the workbook that we do all have different traditions, some of us are in covens and some of us aren't.... so this is basic and informative, age appropriate and friendly! What more could you ask for? It's OUTSTANDING!

Needs more Lessons
"My own Altar" and the "Wheel" explanations are fine.
While the lessons it does provide are good, I think the author could have gone further in education of the topics.
Word searches & little crosswords are a fun way to test your comprehension, but if your child is old enough to do those, he's ready for more challenge.
Was sorry that the Rede didn't get more attention.
I'll bet the author agrees that she'd already like to see it provide more to children. Merry Meet Again.

The best children's book in my pagan collection!!!
I have searched out appropriate tools for my son to give him the same advantages children of other religions have when it comes to books and teaching him my chosen path. I have found several books over the years, but this is by far my favorite. My son calls it our special book and asks for it regularly. We have so much fun discussing the celtic Gods, holidays, and reading the short stories. The illustrations are amazing. I have printed and copied the activities many times for us to do again and again. I actually have fun doing the activities he is too young for. I expect him to enjoy this book for many years to come. I encourage every pagan parent to use this book as a guide. You can pick and choose what your kids are ready to learn and add your personal beliefs where appropriate. I have shared this book with many friends who instantly fall in love with it as well. This book is a must have! I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as we do. ... Read more

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Informative and uplifting, but down-to-earth and accessible, Celebrating Wiccan Spirituality details auspicious and inauspicious days; ancient gods and goddesses; and the spells, rituals, and prayers that bring Wicca to life on a daily basis. It's a treasury you'll refer to year after year that provides both the newcomer to Wicca and the seasoned practitioner with spells, sacred rites, and folklore for every day of the year. It is also filled with simple activities, prayers, and meditations. Hundreds of Pagan holidays from around the world are covered and suggestions for an appropriate spell, meditation, prayer, or ritual, are presented. For example you'll see how to fashion a New Year Prosperity Amulet for January 1st, or make a dream pillow for Parentalia on February 13th, or celebrate Buzzard Day, a unique festival held annually in Ohio on March 15th.And that's just three days out of the year...this book covers lots, lots more. ... Read more

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Cuts to the chase.
The main portion of this book notes various deities' festival days throughout the calendar year.The back of the book has correspondence tables and examples of rituals for the 8 sabbats.What I really liked were the mini rituals/spells given for some of the festival days.Lady Sabrina's workings are inventive and crafty.The only oddity are the season/element correspondences on the front cover which don't match her correspondence tables, but I don't know how much control authors have over their book covers. Good reference book. ... Read more

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A little Peace
I bought this for my Daughter after she lost her Husband - a quiet gesture of comfort....

Wiccan Lessons On Passing...
In Wicca, death is known as "Passing Through the Gates," and to do it well, or to help a loved one do it well, is recognized as one of life's most fruitful opportunities for change and spiritual growth. The energies aroused by death can be directed to good purpose, bringing healing to ourselves and to our world. In this book, you will discover the unique perspective that wicca brings to death and dying; integrating spiritual concerns with practical ones, and offering new ways of dealing with one of life's deepest and most generative challenges. ... Read more

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Whether you are searching for love, seeking abundance, or looking to right a wrong, the ancient powers of magick are all around us, always ready to positively influence events through willpower and ritual—conscious intention and precise performance. Bestselling author D. J. Conway shows how to integrate magickal practices into your daily life and reap the benefits of their richly diverse potential in this omnibus edition of four popular titles in the Little Book of Magic series.
 
Altar Magick: Creating an altar helps us become more receptive to the sacred. Learn where and how to build an altar, what to include, and how it can focus and enhance your spiritual practice at home.
 
Candle Magick: Candle burning is a simple yet powerful practice, and a potent form of sympathetic magick. Learn how to choose the type and color of candles appropriate for selected spells and rituals. 
 
Pendulum Magick: The pendulum is an ancient tool used in
divining, healing, and decision making. Learn how to make a pendulum and harness its power for gaining insight into the future.
 
Healing Magick: The practice of blending magick with healing is older than recorded history. Learn the most effective magickal means of restoring or achieving good health, using spells, rituals, affirmations,
visualizations, herbs, talismans and amulets, and runes. 
 
Together, these information-packed volumes provide a diverse, extensive look at four types of modern-day magick. Filled with diagrams, charts, and drawings, this enlightening series of guides is a must-have for anyone looking to enliven, enrich, and enchant their everyday existence.  ... Read more

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If you already own any of the "The Little Book" Series....
I happen to be in a book store earlier this week and came across this book, not until I picked it up and started reading through it did I realize that this is a consolidation of D.J. Conway's following books.

*The Little book of Candle Magic

*The Little book of Altar Magic

*The Little book of Pendulum Magic

*The Little book of Healing Magic

I happen to own all 4 of them, and I absolutely love them, I really enjoy D.J. Conway's work, not only her writing but her tarot decks are stunning.
Anyhow, I was not aware of this fact and I wanted to share/post it so that if anyone is interested in purchasing this book, you know what you are getting.

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