Drawing
Down the Moon : Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today
- Through interviews and extensive research Margot Adler has masterfully described
the Pagan and New Age movement of the last 20 years. Her coverage of Witchcraft was
particularly good. "Drawing Down the Moon .. is a serious corrective to common
misconceptions ... Adler, a neopagan herself, successfully demythologizes Western paganism
without being sentimental or self-righteous .." Journal of the American Academy
of Religion.
Barbara
Ardinger
A Woman's Book of Rituals -- Amazon is currently out of stock.
- Rich with poetry and gentle blessings, A Woman's Book of Rituals &
Celebrations shows how to practice the presence of the Goddess throughout our daily
lives. The rituals in this book are personal and unencumbered -- they don't require
special equipment or elaborate scripts.
Grandmother Moon
: Lunar Magic in Our Lives : Spells, Rituals, Goddesses, Legends, and Emotions Under the
Moon - There are 13 lunation's in a calendar year, and Z has organized her book
around the common names for each of these lunation's, Cold Moon, Blood Moon, Harvest Moon
and Blue Moon to name a few. Each lunation has a Goddess story, spells, rituals,
festivals, and a moon tale. If you ever wanted to get in touch with the lunar cycle,
this would be a fun way to do it!
The Goddess in
the Office : A Personal Energy Guide for the Spiritual Warrior at Work - Every
witch who works in the mundane, profane world needs this little book to keep her sane!
From receptionist to CEO and everyone in between, what woman wouldn't want to improve
something about her hectic 7-day work week? In this guide, Z. Budapest combines
down-to-earth tips and traditional magic to help women employ their powers to: get a
raise, increase productivity, repel sexual harassment, protect computer data and much
more!
The Holy Book of
Women's Mysteries : Feminist Witchcraft, Goddess Rituals, Spell casting, and Other Womanly
Arts - Another name for this book would be the Witches bible! This book
was formed from the Book of Shadows of Z's coven -- the Susan B. Anthony Coven. It
is beautiful, informative, magical and inspirational. She answers some very basic
questions -- like "Why should a woman cast a spell?" This is a book
of Feminist Witchcraft, magic, ritual and shamanism. You will LOVE it!
Summoning the
Fates : A Woman's Guide to Destiny - The Fates, also called luck or
destiny,
are three goddesses who rule over the challenges and opportunities we face in our lives.
Summoning the Fates shows you how to interact with these primal forces to fulfill
the destiny that awaits you. Z gives spells, rituals and prayers to bring the
psychological and material support you need in your life.
Scott
Cunningham
Wicca : A Guide
for the Solitary Practitioner - If you are a solitary, or are just beginning to
research paganism this book is invaluable. Scott integrates both the magical arts
and the religious aspects of Wicca into a harmonious whole. He makes Wicca
assessable to so many individuals who have no means of contacting or joining a coven.
You will get a solid basis of Wiccan theory as well as excellent instruction for
the solitary Wiccan lifestyle.
Living Wicca : A
Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner - Living Wicca is the long awaited
sequel to Wicca: A Guide for the solitary Practitioner. It provides solitary
practitioners with the tools and added insights that will enable them to blaze their own
spiritual paths. Living Wicca also looks at the questions, practices and differences
within Witchcraft.
Earth Power,
Techniques of Natural Magic - This is a book of fold magic -- the magic of the
common people. In this book are ways the magic of nature has been practiced through
the ages. These are spells involving the sea, rivers and springs; the Sun and Moon;
storms and rain; trees, knots and mirrors. Her is magic that anyone can work with
surprising results.
Cunningham's
Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic - Scott Cunningham is a staple
in the magical community! You have to have all of his books in your library.
"The master herbalist has at last brought us into the mineral kingdom. Well
organized, well researched, and user-friendly, this book is a splendid
addition to the
magical library" Anodea Judith "Native people have always felt a strong
spiritual connection to stone. Scott Cunningham's well researched book, I feel,
validates our feelings and thoughts about stones and minerals and their spiritual
power." -- Sun Bear
Earth, Air Fire
& Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic - A water-smoothed stone ... The
wind ... A candle's flame...A pool of water. These are the ago-old tools of natural
magic. Born of the Earth, possessing inner power, they await only our touch and
intention to bring them to life. The four elements are the ancient powerhouses of magic.
Using their energies, we can transform ourselves, our lives and our worlds. Tap into the
marvelous powers of the natural world with these rites, spells and simple rituals that you
can do easily with a minimum of equipment.
Complete Book of
Incense, Oils & Brews - "Is if effect, a
magical cookbook. Like any cookbook, it teaches, allows plenty of
latitude for experimentation and personalization, and gives a large
number and wide variety of recipes. These are not the same old tired
recipes printed time and again in a host of magical formularies.
They are tried and true ones gleaned by Cunningham from a variety of
sources over many active years of practice." -- Raymond Buckland
Magical
Herbalism: The Secret Craft of the Wise - In Magical Herbalism,
certain plants are prized for the special range of energies - the
vibrations, or powers they possess. Magical Herbalism unites the
powers of plants and man to produce, and direct, change in accord with
human will and desire. ... This book includes step-by-step guidance
to the preparation of herbs and to their compounding in incenses and oils,
sachets and amulets, simples and infusions, with simple rituals and spells
for every purpose.
Cunninghams
Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - In ancient times plants were gods
and goddesses; spirits and magicians lived within gnarled oaks and
whispered from flowers. Our ancestors discovered the forces present in
plants and harnessed them to improve their lives. Today the weeks and
wildflowers that grace our cities and wildernesses, the ornamental and
food plants in our gardens, even common house plants still possess
incredible powers. Magical herbalism is the use of these powers.
Magical Rites
from the Crystal Well - "In nature, and in the Earth, we look for and find
beauty. Within ourselves we find a well from which we may draw through
and knowledge.
And when we draw from this well, we rediscover that we are all children of the Earth.
This simple rites in this book are presented to you as a means of finding your own
way back to nature... These are the celebrations of the seasons: at the same time they are
rites by which we attune ourselves to the flow of the energy of life." This
book is a wonderful collection of Wiccan and other Pagan ceremonies, invocations, spells
and meditations.
A
Grimoire of Shadows - "is one of the great underground
classics of modern Witchcraft. Only now available to the public,
this major work has always been much in demand, and is the sourcebook from
which a large number of wiccan traditions have developed. ... Learn about
the aura, astral projection, herbalism Wyvern covens, and
Witch-prayers. Magic circles, amulets and charms, invocation and
evocation techniques -- every aspect of basic Craft practice is outlined
and explained clearly and completely."
Migene Gonzales-Wippler
The Complete Book
of Amulets and Talismans -The Pentagram, Star of David, Crucifix,
rabbit's foot, painted pebble, or Hand of Fatima ... They all provide
feelings of comfort and protection, attracting good while dispelling
evil. The joy of amulets and talismans is that they can be made and
used by anyone. The forces used, and the forces invoked, are all
natural forces. Spanning the world through the diverse cultures of
Sumeria, Babylonia, Greece, Italy, India, Western Europe and North
America, Gonzalez-Wippler proves that amulets and talismans are anything
but mere superstition. They are part of each man and woman's search
for spiritual connection.
21st Century
Wicca: A Young Witch's Guide to Living the Magical Life - Whether you have read
a dozen books on witchcraft or are completely new to the subject, you will find here a
trove of unique and useful information - from the basics of Wiccan practice to lessons in
the practicalities of magic, to the final section, which addresses the complexities of a
life in which the magical and mundane are intertwined.
The Witch's Book
of Days - explores the rituals, folklore and mythology surrounding the
pre-Christian pagan calendar. Each month corresponds to a sacred
tree, with the characteristics of the month based on the nature of the
tree. The authors have combined beliefs and documented traditions
from a variety of cultures, both Western and Eastern, to give background
to the rituals outlined in this book. They relate experiences from
their own lives, portraying a complete picture of the path followed by
practitioners.
The Complete Art
of Witchcraft - Sybil Leek, the world's best known witch,
astounding seer, medium, astrologer and high priestess in the oldest cult
known, reveals what it takes to be a good witch and how to avoid bad
ones. Packed with colorful anectodes and information, her rich,
enticing portrait of witchcraft covers its engrossing, fiery history and
presents the remarkably inspiring religion at its core that kept it alive
through horrifying persecutions. Sybil Leek draws a sharp line
between sacred rituals and the sinister Satanic rites widely practiced
today and initiates you into the secrets of white witchcraft.
Edain McCoy
Witch's Guide to
Fairy Folk: Reclaiming Our Working Relationship With Invisible Helpers -reclaims
for the first time the rich heritage of working with faery folk that our
pagan ancestors used on a daily basis. Here you will learn practical
methods and useful tips for working with faeries and other elemental
beings in magick and ritual. A Witch's Guide to
Faery Folk tells you what you need to know in order to establish a
strong working relationship with the faery folk, beginning with faery
mythology and Faeryland's place in the astral realm. Once you are
grounded in faery lore, you will learn the best ways and places to find
faeries, to identify helpful and dangerous faery types, and to work
rituals and spells in which faeries can participate -- you will even
discover how to create your own thought-form faery beings to help you
perform many tasks.
Phoenix McFarland
The Complete Book
of Magical Names -Are you in search of the perfect magical name
for yourself, your child, your house, pets, or business? Do you need ideas
for what to call your magical tools or coven? Look no further! With
the help of this book, you can find or create a meaningful and powerful
name to reflect the true essence of anyone, anyplace, or anything.
... Written from a Wiccan perspective, this book lists nearly 5,000 names
(with pronunciations) taken from modern and ancient sources: nature,
mythology, history, fantasy literature, magical places, and faraway lands.
Good Magic - Enter
the enchanted world of Good Magic and discover the wisdom and the ways to conjure light
and love and harmony! This book has wonderful photographs, a relaxed style of
writing and lots of ideas for the use of herbs and stones in your magic and in your
rituals. Marina's topics include Preparing for Magic, the Magical Garden and the Enchanted
world.
Wild Witches Don't Get the Blues: Astrology, Rituals and
Healing - currently out of print. - If you can find this one BUY it!!! To open this
book is to open a golden treasure chest filled with the jewels of womyns lore, secrets,
wisdom and mysteries. Ffiona has gifted us with a heady brew of astrology, practical
rituals, the use of crystals, candle magic and tools for healing. ... A perfect cure
for the blues, this clearly written, precise, no-nonsense 'how-to' book is superb for both
the enthusiastic beginner and the seasoned witch.
Ariadne's Thread:
A Workbook of Goddess Magic if you want to do some serious study of the
Goddess religion, you must have Ariadne's thread. Her approach is practical and
extremely informative. The book is organized into 13 cycles and 3 main sections.
You will learn everything from altar setup, spell crafting, the three-fold aspect
of the goddess, the Goddess year, to divination and plant magic. The workbook
includes activities and thought provoking questions. Keep a journal with this one
and you will be well on your way.
Green Witchcraft:
Folk Magic, Fairy Lore & Herb Craft - I loved reading this entertainingly
written book! You can learn the basics of witchcraft from a third generation witch
raised in a family tradition. Her book is positive, practical, and easy to use.
I especially liked her sections on herb craft and folk magic, and of course fairy
lore! A great author and a really good read.
Green Witchcraft
II: Balancing Light and Shadow - I liked her first book so much that I
purchased the second book as soon as it came out. In her second book Ann Moura
reveals how
to develop a balanced practice by incorporating the powerful dark aspects of the Goddess
and God. -- Don't think of the Dark as evil -- is not, but it is mysterious and
powerful.
To Ride a Silver
Broomstick: New Generation Witchcraft - Silvers Book presents both the science
and religion of Witchcraft so you can become an active participant while growing at your
own pace. This book is ideal for anyone, regardless of religious background: male or
female, young or old, beginners or initiates. Full of the author's warmth, humor and
personal anecdotes, To Ride a Silver Broomstick leads you step by step through the
various lessons with exercises and journal writing assignments. This is the complete
Witchcraft 101!
To Stir a Magick
Cauldron: A Witch's Guide to Casting and Conjuring - This book pick up where To
Ride a Silver Broomstick left off. Advanced magickal techniques, in-depth
explanations of Craft customs, and intermediate level lessons combine to make To Stir a
Magick Cauldron an essential part of your spiritual growth.
Halloween:
Customs, Recipes, Spells - Silver, in her characteristically humorous manner
gives you all the information and history you could ever want about Halloween! Just
where did this autumn gaiety begin? Let Silver Ravenwolf guide you through the cobwebby
corners of time to uncover the history behind Halloween. I loved every word!
Tarot Spells
- Tarot
Spells is a beautifully simple book of creative and enjoyable rites which
can enhance your daily life. With no more than a pack of Tarot
cards, you can use the meditations, visualizations and affirmations
included in the volume to gain greater control and understanding of
personal relationships, career and money concerns, major life events and
your own emotional frame of mind.
The Crafted Cup : Ritual Mysteries of the Goddess & the
Grail - currently out of print - The Crafted Cup introduces new and controversial
concepts which may forever alter how you view your relationship with the Goddess, the God,
and the Grail. Here you will find the one of the largest collections of Pagan,
Grail-oriented rituals yet published. Discover the best of both religious worlds:
Wiccan ritual combined with a form of Goddess worship which acknowledges the place of the
mythic Christ in our spiritual beliefs.
The Spiral Dance:
A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess - this is another one of
those must have books. I especially like the exercises and meditations that Starhawk
gives. You will find this book to be a practical workbook for the Wiccan religion.
She covers everything from the Goddess religion and mythology to magical
symbols, rituals, initiation, covens, sacred space and the Wheel of the Year.
Victorian
Grimoire : Romance, Enchantment, Magic - This book offers you a personal
invitation to discover a storehouse of magical treasures. This book is a handy
reference when you need a specific spell, ritual, recipe or tincture for any
purpose. It is also a captivating study of the turn of the century and a
comprehensive repository of common sense knowledge.
The Urban Pagan: Magical Living in a 9-To-5 World -- out of
print - Finally a book that takes into account the problems of city-dwelling
magicians! The Urban Pagan is a transformational book of spells, rituals, herbals,
invocations and meditations that will help the reader to build inner confidence, create a
magical living environment, and form an urban wheel of the year.
Donald Tyson
Rune Magic -
"Those who possess the knowledge of the Runes have the ability to
unlock ancient magical secrets. In Rune Magic Donald Tyson
provides us with the key to understanding the foremost magical tradition of
the pagan European peoples. Tyson has developed a system for using
the Runic lore in a way which enables us to be at one with an ancient
mystical heritage. It is clear that Tyson respects the vast physical
power that the Runes evoke as well as the dignity of the peoples who
developed and used them. This book truly is a treasury of useful
information and valuable techniques. In an informative and
easy-to-read style, he describes the background, development, and uses of
Rune magic." -- Ed Fitch Magical Rites from the Crystal Well
The Rebirth of
Witchcraft -- out of print -- The Rebirth of Witchcraft traces the history of
contemporary Wicca from its shadowy roots at the turn of the century to the present
day. Doreen Valiente presents details on the leading figures in thief rebirth, her
own participation in rituals and involvement with the Craft and her personal psychic
experiences.
The Book of
Sacred Stones : Fact and Fallacy in the Crystal World - Barbara Walker debunks
the tall tales surrounding crystal mysticism and offers instead an intelligent
alternative that includes a complete guide to minerals and their histories. Featuring an A
to Z listing of all the minerals used in esoteric studies, Walker presents the true
history, mythology and attributes of each stone.
Women's Rituals:
A Sourcebook - In this eminently practical and exciting book "for all
women", Barbara Walker offers a wealth of techniques, procedures, and suggestions for
group or individual rituals that every woman seeking a more spiritual life can draw upon.
You will find information on: holidays for women, tools and rituals for
invocations, chant making, creating a priestess robe and decorating altars, the use of
crystals, the laws of the Goddess and rites of passage.
The Crones Book
of Wisdom -- Out of Print This book is a collection of magical practices and
rituals. It's style is poetic and deliberately archaic. The first chapter includes a
description of the materials you may want to use in your spell casting, she then proceeds
to Inscriptions of Power (to be written on parchment, candles, charms), Charms, and
Ceremonies for the Year. Valerie does it again in a wonderful collection for every
Witch!
The Crone's Book
of Words - rituals and magic always benefit from poetic incantations and
invocations. Valerie Worth has created poems that are instructions, incantations and
spells for nearly every purpose, from the personal to the universal. "White as an
eggshell, White as a bone, White as chalk Or milk or the moon, Is the written work, of the
ancient Crone, who works by wind, Sun, water and stone."
The Crone's Book
of Charms and Spells - Here shall be told the secrets of a crone
greatly skilled in the ways of mysterious charms, chanting spells and
ancient incantations, spiritous philtres and elixirs, simmering brews of
fresh-plucked herbs, fair amulets and magical rings, and all arts of the
wise ... You hands may shape the form of magic needful to your wants out
of a sumptuous array of earthly substances. Is it your wish to
inspire passion? Inscribe mystic words of power on a talisman
portraying the sun in flames. Need you a charm to win the moon's aid
for a secret purpose? .. Thrice a dozen charms and twelve ceremonies for
all seasons of the moon will guide you into the ways of Great Wisdom.
