Wicca and Paganism

Ten years after the death of the founder of Alexandrian witchcraft, a handful of witches camping at a secluded site in New Hampshire began experimenting with a spirit board.

This volume, by two well-known witches, combines two previous titles in one: Eight Sabbats for Witches & The Witches Way, is the most comprehensive and revealing work on the principles, rituals, and beliefs of the Farrar's Alexandrian Tradition.

ABC Book Of Shadows Uses whimsical and delicate illustrations, and presents the alphabet while celebrating the magick and ritual of the ways of witchcraft. Witchcraft, often misunderstood, is an earth-based belief respecting natural and personal cycles, as well as indicidual responsibility ABC Book Of Shadows, a delightfully rhyming book, introduces children of all ages to the magick and mysteries of an ancient wisdom. included is a Witches` Glossary of Terms to help explain the various alphabet words in the book. Hardcover 28 hardbound pgs.

What were the links between Druidism and Witchcraft? What are fairies and magical alphabets? What is the relationship of the Bible to Witchcraft? This book covers these subjects and many more. Arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference, as its name implies, ABC of Witchcraft discusses over 125 subjects that will interest anyone wishing to know more about this ancient pagan religion. 364 pgs.

Are You Living As a Witch? In the beginning everything is fresh and new. Learning how to cast a circle, work magick, and honor the God and Goddess on esbats and sabbats can be exhilarating. But once you`ve mastered the basics of Witchcraft comes the real challenge of living your faith every moment of every day. Living as a Witch is knowing that you are the magick. Advanced Witchcraft doesn`t contain any Wicca 101 information-it assumes that you`re already familiar with the nuts and bolts of the Craft. Instead, this book challenges you to think critically about your beliefs and practices, what they mean to you, how they`ve changed, and where you`re going. Along the way you`ll also learn many techniques for intermediate and advanced Witches, including: -meeting your shadow -advanced warding and psychic self-defense -power animals, familiars, and shapeshifters -working the labyrinth and the maze -advanced tree spirituality -advanced augury and divination -magick and ritual using the fine arts of storytelling, dance, music, art, and drama -the art of Wishcraft -the healing arts -spirits and lost souls -banishing and closing portals -surviving the dark night of the soul paperback 315 pgs

Today, a great amount of debate exists over whether Aradia was an authentic representation of Italian Witchcraft at the time Leland published the manuscript. Some go so far as to argue that Maddelena never really existed. While it is true that Maddelena"s involvement with Leland cannot be proven, the fact remains that even with its uncertain origin, Aradia is one of the most important manuscripts available to the Pagan community.

This is a straightforward book of spells, rituals and information for any Pagan. Steering clear of Satanism or any aspect of the left-hand path, this book is intended to impart only non-harmful magick for the good of the self and humankind. It begins with a brief but comprehensive description of the path of Paganism, followed by altar arrangements and a variety of rites, including purification and divination. Paperback, 142 pgs.

This was the first Book of Shadows ever published in the United States. When the author, one of the first people in the U.S. to establish the Craft as a legally recognized religion, was initiated into her first coven, she hand copied the book. It was her wish that publication would bring to light the authentic beliefs of Witchcraft and reestablish the respectability of this ancient art. Softcover, 186 pgs.

This classic volume, one of the first books ever to explore Wicca from a solitary perspective, is back with a new introduction by Wiccan elder Raymond Buckland. Originally published in 1973 as The Tree. Buckland`s book of Saxon Witchcraft offers seekers a complete introduction to the solitary practice of Saxon Witchcraft or Saex-Wicca. A truly indispensable book for solitary practitioners looking for a solid introduction to Wicca from a respected elder. Paperback 154 pgs.

Every spring, the raw power of each Element works its magic on a seed, and Natures creative cycle begins anew. Your own magic and spellwork can flourish and grow when you plant, tend, and harvest your own herbs and flowers for magical use - its easy with the step-by-step techniques and practical advice found in this book. This gardening grimoire offers over 125 spells, invocations, rituals, and recipes for your magical gardening practices. Softcover, 178 pgs.

The Inner Temple of Witchcraft CD Companion series consists of guided meditations and exercises from the book The Inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development, as lead by the author Christopher Penczak. Each companion CD allows you to experience the lessons on a deep and personal level, with an experienced teacher guiding the way. The reinforcement of the techniques, soothing music, and personal guidance form the building blocks needed to create and maintain a spiritual, inner practice of witchcraft that will complement ritual work. 4 CD`s.

The Outer Temple of Witchcraft Meditation CD Companion series consists of guided meditations, exercises, rituals, and chants designed to complement the book The Outer Temple of Witchcraft: circles, Spells, and Rituals. Led by author Christopher Penczak, this companion CD series allows you to experience the lessons from the book on a deep and personal level, with an experienced teacher guiding the way. The reinforcement of the techniques, soothing music, and personal guidance assist you in getting the most out of the course. 4 CD's.

Unique among books about the Wiccan Sabbats, Celebrating the Seasons of Life: Samhain To Ostara takes a different approach to explaining the holidays by looking in-depth at half of the Wheel of the Year.

In this book, the author takes a detailed look at the mythology, magic and religion of the Celts and examines their enduring strengths and their continued relevance.

Inside you will find Materials and exercises from the vaults of the Grey School, and instruction by many of the faculty as well as from the headmaster himself, Oberon Zell-Ravenheart. Step-by-step instructions are provided for: How to make Fairie Wings; How to make a Horned Headband with deer antlers; How to make and use a Firebow; Tracking animals as a magickal practice...

A delightful compendium of recipes for everything from incense to ritual soaps to sachets- the author teases the imagination to come up with ideas even better than what he presents. His chapter on properly substituting ingredients is simply the best of its kind.

In this book, the author teaches history, practice, composition, forms, the mechanics of magick, herbology; in short, each and every aspect of the practice of Wicca. He also shows how you can structure the religion to suit your particular needs. It is the perfect book for the serious student, the newly forming coven, the Solitary Witch or simply the curious. Paperback, 250 pgs

Written by a well-known and respected Wiccan High Priestess, this book guides you through the working of covens.

This introductory guide presents everything you need to know for successful witchery, including an essential set of guidelines for beginning the practice of the Ancient Arts, an overview of Wiccan beliefs, directions for creating and using basic tools of the Craft, meditation, easy to follow instructions for altar setup, Circle casting, building power and Deity invocation. Softcover, 213 pgs.

Creating Circles & Ceremonies is the accumulation of decades of Circles, Ceremonies, rituals, myster plays, initiations, rights of passage and other magickal workings co-created by the Zell-Ravenhearts, today`s foremost Wizard / Witch couple. Here, in one easy-to-read volume, is their collectioin of chants, invocations, Circle castings, Quarter callings, spells, and ceremonies. Paperback 286 pgs.

Here is magic that anyone work with surprising results. It is the magic of nature, positive magic for positive solutions. Within these pages you will find your own magicians handbook.

With this continuation of the best-selling Earth Power, tap into the marvelous powers of the natural world with these rites, spells and simple rituals that you can do easily and with a minimum of equipment.

If you`ve got the basics of the Craft covered and you`re ready to take your practice to new levels of spiritual meaning and magical power, the Elements of Ritual is your guidebook. This is intermediate Witchcraft, literate and sophisticated, written by an experienced High Priestess. Soft Cover 273 pgs.

This is a great reference for those that wish to enter the world of gemstone, crystal and metal magic and a must for anyone that needs a reference on this subject.

This revised and updated fifteenth anniversary edition contains the folklore and magical properties of over 400 herbs.

Whether you`re looking for a description of "Witch marks," the words to the classic verse "Invocation of the Horned God," or the magical meaning of a rooster, you can find it in this comprehensive encyclopedia of Witch history, theology, and lore.

Everyday Wicca is a fascinating study of spellcasting and a thoughtful survey of the Wiccan calendar, celebrating the sacred days and magickal ways of Wicca throughout the year. This insightful and meticulously illustrated book will guide you through everyday rituals, spells and Sabbats celebrated during the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. Also includes a handy glossary and an invaluable resource section. Paperback, 165 pgs.

Once again, Wiccan families can take heart! Family Wicca is backrevised and expanded! More than 10 years ago, it was the first book written specifically for Wiccan parents. Now its the 21st centurys best reference for the still growing number of neo-Pagan parents who want to introduce their children to the principles of their religion. Like Ashleens other books, its written from her perspective as a Wiccan, but its easy for Asatruar and Druids to translate and use, too. In Family Wicca, priestess, wife, and mother Ashleen OGaea offers encouragement, shares her own familys experiences, discusses real-life challenges and how to deal with them, and provides a wealth of simple rituals and inexpensive projects that will enhance your familys life in every way. Learn to ground your family in Wicca without devaluing other religions... explain life, sex, and, death compassionately and with calm common sense. Live mythically... and joyfully celebrate the passages in your life. Not only will you find lots of ideas to use right away, youll also refer to this book again and again as your traditions grow with your family. It includes, for example: Answers to hard questions about the faith from children and non-Wiccan family and friends. Ways to put Charge of the Child into practice. Blessings for daily events and spells for daily problems. Tips on celebrating the Sabbats through camping and other outdoor activities. Projects to do together, such as making brooms, banners, calendars, and coloring books. Wiccas families are Wiccas future. The need for mutual support is increasingand Family Wicca is revised and expanded to answer that need for another generation. Paperback, 256 pgs.

Gay Witchcraft is a complete manual of Witchcraft for the gay community, revealing a path that is intimately entwined with both the heart and history of gay people. For both the novice and experienced practitioner seeking out new views on myth, ritual, and healing, Christopher Penczak takes you step - by - step through dozens of meditations, rituals, spells, and celebrations, awakening the love of the Goddess and God in you. In many ways this book could be considered a basic manual for anyone seeking to learn about Wicca, but Gay Witchcraft brings together aspects of both identities in a new alchemy. Paperback. 264 pgs

As Wiccans and Neo-Pagans in modern society, we find ourselves frequently trying to figure out how to perceive the Divine. The names of gods and goddesses are often part of conversation, yet how do we connect with these beings? how do we fit these ancient characters into modern life ? This is where God / Goddess comes into play. The goal in the writing of this book is to honor both sides of the divine equation in their most common archetypal roles. A.J. and Patricia give us views of the God and Goddess in relation to our own lives. Paperback 233 pgs.