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Witta : An Irish Pagan Tradition
by Edain McCoy
Rather than focusing purely on Celtic mythology, Witta examines the cultural aspects of Irish paganism and serves as a textbook for the practice of the old religion of Ireland. It's clearly written, well detailed and researched with a fair bibliography plus history, spells, rituals, sabbats and more. The author supplies a list of resources for hard to find herbs, ritual tools and other important implements.
Pagan Ways : Finding Your Spirituality in Nature
by Gwydion O'Hara
Pagan Ways was originally penned as an introduction for those who would seek their spirituality through the ancient wisdoms that were commonplace in ages past. Since its release, it has been incorporated as a guide among diverse Pagan/Wiccan groups, and is a marvelous first step into the natural world of spiritual wonder. While it is basic in its approach, it is quickly proving to be universal in its appeal.
Wheel of the Year : Living the Magical Life
by Pauline Campanelli, Dan Campanelli (Illustrator)
Wheel of the Year has a down-home flavor reminiscent of visiting close friends or family on a winter evening. Campanelli's poetic style evokes the emotions of the different seasons as she shares how her family celebrates with rituals, recipes, and crafts, from the midsummer festivals of June to the kindling of the yule log in December. Within these pages, you will find enough ideas to fill your entire year with magic.
The Pagan Book of Days : A Guide to the Festivals, Traditions, and Sacred Days of the Year
by Nigel Pennick
The Western pagan tradition emphasizes the mystical elements of spirituality, reverence for the feminine principle, and the links between people and the earth. This unique day book contains a treasury of information about rituals and celebrations that have for centuries been associated with the seasons of the year.
Includes observances of the ancient Greek, Roman, Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Norse traditions, as well as the worship of the Goddess and many practices of the mystery tradition and Wicca.
Provides details on:
The movements of the planets
Auspicious and inauspicious days
Holy days of ancient gods and goddesses
The Eight Stations of the Year (the solstices, equinoxes, and Fire Festivals)
Lunar and solar calendars indicating all major days of Pagan
celebration for 1993 through the millenium
Mountain Magick : Folk Wisdom from the Heart of Appalachia
by Edain McCoy
McCoy's book is a good introduction to the Appalachian belief system of folk magick. You will not disappointed in McCoy's writing style or her ability to translate a tradition that dates back hundreds of years into modern language and importance. Highly recommend this book to anyone interested in any type of magick or Appalachian studies.
Spell Crafts : Creating Magical Objects
by Scott Cunningham, David Harrington
If there are any magical objects you want to create or crafts you want to take up, this is a very good book to have. It tells you how to create everything from potpourri to candles to spell brooms. I would reccommend this book to anyone who is taking up the art of spell crafting.
A Witches' Bible
by Janet Farrar, Stewart Farrar
Everything you need to know is here! The Sabbats; Casting & Banishing the Magic Circle; The Complete Book of Shadows; The Great Rite; Initiation Rites; Consecration Rites; Spells; Witches' Tools; Witchcraft & Sex; Running a Coven; Clairvoyance; Astral Projection. This collection includes two books in one volume, Eight Sabbats for Witches and The Witches' Way and is the most comprehensive and revealing work on the principles, rituals and beliefs of modern witchcraft.
Crystal Gazing : A Study in the History, Distribution, Theory and Practice of Scrying
by Theodore Besterman
Contents: Scrying s Methods, Legend, and Tradition; Scrying in Literature and around the World; The Procedure of Scrying and the Genesis of Visions; Phenomena of Scrying; Raps, Haunting, Telepathy, Spirit Guidance, and much more.
An ABC of Witchcraft Past and Present
By Doreen Valiente
Arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference, the book discusses over 125 subjects that may interest anyone wishing to know more about this ancient pagan religion. Topics include: The relationship of the Bible to witchcraft; The links between Druidism and witchcraft; Atlantis; Witches' Familiars; Dancing; Fire Magic; Flying Ointments; Horses and Witchcraft; Initiations; Love Charms; Royalty and its connection with witchcraft. Up to several pages on each topic.
The Crafting & Use of Ritual Tools : Step-By-Step Instructions for Woodcrafting Religious & Magical Implements
by E. Lynn Harris, Philip Harris (Contributor)
If you have thought about creating your own ritual tools, whether to get away from store-bought implements or to express your creative power, The Crafting and Use of Ritual Tools contains all the information you'll need. Even if you don't know the difference between a saw and sandpaper, the simple, step-by-step instructions will teach you to make your own staves, wands, runes, and other ritual instruments. They'll hold even more power than purchased ones, because they will have been wrought by your own hands.
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