If Gerald Brosseau Gardner is the father of the religion that calls itself Wicca, then Charles Godfrey Leland is the grandfather of Witchcraft as a religion in the English-speaking world, and his small book, Aradia, is that religion's birth-announcement. It is the first work in English in which Witchcraft is portrayed as an underground old religion, surviving in secret from ancient Pagan times.
Book of Pagan Rituals by Herman Slater: This is a straightforward book of spells and rituals, providing a wealth of information for any Pagan seeking to work for the good of the self or humankind.
Book of Pagan Prayer by Ceisiwr Serith: A unique collection of nearly 500 prayers written to fulfill the needs of contemporary Pagans from a variety of traditions, this is a book to turn to again and again.
Book of Shadows by Lady Sheba: Llewellyn announces the exciting re-release of what many consider to be authentic holy book of Wicca. Lady' Sheba's The Book of Shadows was the first Book of Shadows ever published in the United States.
Buckland’s Book of Saxon Witchcraft was one of the first books to explore Wicca from a solitary perspective. Originally written 30 years ago to correct abuses he saw occurring in covens, Buckland offered Wiccan seekers an introductory text on Saxon witchcraft or Seax-Wicca, which can be practiced alone. Buckland presents meticulously researched information on the time-honored tradition of Saxon witchcraft. He writes cogently and informatively about the history, mythology, spiritual practices, and witchcraft of Saxon England.
Raven Grimassi revised and expanded the award-winning Encyclopedia of Wicca and Witchcraft. Presenting Wicca and Witchcraft as a spiritual path, it details European folklore and western Occultism and how they are relevant to the Craft.
Written by Tamarin Laurel, Initiation at Beltane weaves a story of magical training through Faerie tradition, Celtic Shamanism, Witchcraft and Arthurian legend to provide practical magical instruction within visionary fiction.
Written by Tamarin Laurel, Initiation at Beltane weaves a story of magical training through Faerie tradition, Celtic Shamanism, Witchcraft and Arthurian legend to provide practical magical instruction within visionary fiction.
From an acclaimed author on witchcraft, an easy-to-use, informative introduction to Wicca. Wicca is growing in popularity, and Cassandra Eason—much admired for her writing on spiritual subjects—takes a look at its origins, its uses in everyday life, and its gods and goddesses. She explains how magick functions; how to create an altar and what tools you’ll need; how to make your own spells, rituals, and chants; how to find a coven, and so much more!
Scott Cunningham brings us deeper into the exploration of Wiccan spirituality with Living Wicca, which discusses daily prayer and meditation, how to make offerings, and other Wiccan rites.
Few species have evoked such extremes in emotions as the feline family. A black cat crossing your path in England portends good luck; in America, bad luck. Popular pagan author D.J. Conway takes a complete look at the beguiling cat--its origins, little-known details of anatomy and behavior, the cat in ancient history and superstition, feline deities, felines in folklore, and much more--including cat spells for healing and attracting love and prosperity.
From the Fall Equinox and Beltane to celebrations of peace and justice, A Pagan Ritual Prayer Book offers more than 700 prayers for the rituals of life--from the sacred to the mundane. A companion to the popular A Book of Pagan Prayer, this handbook of rituals and prayers is organized thematically, making it convenient to use if one is seeking prayers for specific occasions, seasons, times of day, meals, or milestones. Included is an extensive section on the requisites of ritual and how to use ritual and prayer to create lasting change in your life and in the world. A Pagan Ritual Prayer Book is suitable for all pagans: Druids, Wiccans, solitaries, Greek & Norse Reconstructionist, Mystery Cult Reconstructionist, and more, offering perfect petitions or invocations to invoke, embrace, and honor the major events that make up our lives.
Paganism is a way of seeing the world and your place in it. It means challenging the assumptions of mainstream society and strengthening your relationships with the gods, the universe, your community, and your self. The Path of Paganism provides practical advice and support for honoring your values and living an authentic Pagan life in mainstream Western culture. Discover tips for establishing or deepening a regular practice. Explore how your spirituality can help you deal with life’s inevitable hardships. Learn the basics of leadership roles and other steps to take as you gain experience and move into more advanced practices. With questions for contemplation as well as rituals to help you integrate new concepts, this book guides you through a profoundly meaningful way of life.
A Year of Green Wisdom for Pagans and Wiccans. Connect to the natural world in ways you never expected with the many magical uses of ordinary and classically witchy plants. Plant Magic presents a unique approach to working with plants in concert with the cycles of nature. Learn which ones best align with the sabbats on the Wheel of the Year and which are most useful for the time between them.
Pagans are familiar with celebrating the eight Sabbats of the Wheel of the Year with rituals, but are often at a loss of how to create rituals to celebrate other special occasions in their lives. The Pocket Guide to Rituals helps you create these rituals, to honor events from birth, marriage, and death, to seasonal miracles such as the first snowfall or the first spring blooms. Connor breaks down the process of creating rituals one step at a time to help you create complete, cohesive rituals to perform by yourself or in groups. She covers dozens of different kinds of rituals, eliminating the guesswork while encouraging creativity. The entry for each ritual includes details on six elements: theme; colors; crystals and stones; incense, oils, and herbs; altar decorations; and a sample of a completed ritual.
From bestselling author Silver RavenWolf comes a hands-on book for exploring a fascinating realm of magick. Poppet Magick shares everything you need to make your own enchanted dolls and spirit animals for love, money, health, banishing, attracting what you want, and much more. Discover more than 36 patterns for paper, cloth, or felt poppets, as well as instructions for working with a variety of other mediums. This book also includes guidance on choosing colors, herbs, oils, gemstones, and other ingredients that correspond to your magickal intentions as well as helpful hints on timing, sigils, incantations, and ceremonies for empowering and decommissioning your dolls. Whether you make your own poppets or work with store-bought dolls, this book will help you achieve magickal success.
A complete introduction to Wicca and the art of Witchcraft, including spells, traditions, and how to become a Witch. Wicca is a nature-based spiritual path that follows the changing seasons of the year, and is rich with magic and enchantment. This grounded introduction to the craft separates the Hollywood myth from the everyday reality, with all the practical advice you need to follow the Wiccan way. Kate West explores the myths that surround Witchcraft, its festivals, beliefs, practices, and folklore. She explains the responsibilities of becoming a Witch, and provides plenty of magical and herbal spells you can work with—from charms to help you attract your ideal partner, to healing potions for natural beauty, to affirmations that will help you find empowerment. Whether you want to join a group or work as a solitary, this is an invaluable guide to Wicca.
A witches' ritual creates a spiritual atmosphere where magic can happen, and this guide to the most sacred days of the witch year reveals just how that magic comes about. Written by the high priest and priestess of Coven Oldenwilde, this guide outlines the dates, meaning, and ideas behind the eight annual Pagan Sabbats and monthly Esbats when covens gather to cast spells. New and would-be Wiccans will also learn sacred etiquette and how to erect an altar, cultivate a powerful magic persona and ritual voice, create a private group, carry out public rituals, and much more.
