Hey all! I know this doesn't pertain to everyone....as not everyone is Wiccan. I have had a few requests from friends about wicca...and between my kids, hubby, home, work, and rotten computer I feel as if I am letting you guys down.
I promised to send you messages with info on good reading materials and/or net sites where you can garner as much info as possible...So, I am posting a blog instead. I think this way anyone with questions or concerns can help themselves to the info at their leisure without having to worry about saving it somewhere....lol
First are some books. Remember that most books written are done so by the authors personal desires and what truly works for them. Keep in mind the most of the basics regarding wicca and the ceremonies are pretty constant. The laws, the rules, etc. Everything else is personal fluff by the contributing author.
Also, by NO means am I saying run out and purchase everyone of these! Goddess knows I could NOT afford that! Pick one or two if you can afford them or locate them through your local library and 'rent' them for as long as you need...
I found an abundance of information reading these books, as an often 'solitary' practitioner...these were invaluable!
Written by Scott Cunningham
* 1980 - Shadow of Love (fiction)
* 1982 - Magical Herbalism: The Secret of the Wise * 1985 - Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
* 1987 - Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic
* 1987 - The Magical Household
* 1988 - Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic
* 1988 - The Truth About Witchcraft Today
* 1988 - Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
* 1989 - The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews
* 1989 - Magical Aromatherapy: The Power of Scent
* 1991 - Earth, Air, Fire, and Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic (ISBN 0-87542-131-8)
* 1993 - Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen
* 1993 - Divination For Beginners
* 1993 - Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
* 1993 - Spell Crafts: Creating Magical Objects
* 1993 - The Truth About Herb Magic
* 1994 - The Truth About Witchcraft
* 1995 - Hawaiian Magic and Spirituality
* 1997 - Pocket Guide to Fortune Telling
* 1999 - Dreaming the Divine: Techniques for Sacred Sleep
Scott Cunnigham was an awesome person, who seemed to have a tremendous grasp of all that was and is Wiccan. Some definite true reads here.
There is one very popular (read as...writes to the reader...not for the reader...) Author on Wicca/witchcraft. Be VERY careful in taking her words to heart..I noted a lot of anti christianity and some not so good advice toward children/teens. You can read these if you wish...but take most of her advice and teachings with a grain of salt....and lightly. Silver Ravenwolf
* American Folk Magick
* Angels: Companions in Magick
* Halloween: Spells, Recipes & Customs
* Hex Craft: Dutch Country Pow-wow Magick
* Mindlight: Secrets of Energy, Magick & Manifestation
* Silver's Spells for Abundance
* Silver's Spells for Love
* Silver's Spells for Protection
* TeenWitch!: Wicca for a New Generation
* To Light a Sacred Flame: Practical Witchcraft for the Millennium
* To Ride a Silver Broomstick: New Generation Witchcraft
* To Stir a Magick Cauldron
* The Ultimate Book of Shadows: Solitary Witch
* A Witch's Notebook: Lessons in Witchcraft
* Witches Runes
There are some others that I have but not in the numbers above....most of what I have took me years to accumulate and I 'rented' them first...couldnt afford to buy them...at least not till tax time! lol
The Wiccan Mysteries ~ancient origins & teachings by Raven Grimassi
The Magician's Companion by Bill Whitcomb.....
this one is a must have! It doesn't deal just with Wicca and gives you knowledge on some many other belief systems as well...nothing better than Wiccan with knowledge! Also has great alphabets for spells/prayer and rune work!
Celtic Myth & Magick ~ Harnessing the Power of the Gods and Goddesses by Edain McCoy....
This one is one my favs...simply because it speaks so much of the Gods and Goddess' and has a breakdown index of the celtic tradition....each god and goddess in alphabetical order as well as where they originated and how they can contribute to your workings.....
Well, that's all I can say for the moment...I will be back in a bit with websites and/or pages with info....
in futher posts I will place my own garnering ...what I've learned, how I practice and a few spells/ prayers that I've used regularly with great effect...and NO we're not talking Harry Potter flash and dazzle here! lol Nothing is ever so grand as that...results can freak the shit out of you tho...trust me...lol
Till a bit later...Blessed Be! And happy reading...
