I'm running out of reading material and would like some help from the pagan/wiccan community out there. Any suggesstions would be most apricated.
merry part,
Sarah W.
2006-10-10 12:33:43 · 11 answers · asked by tallfemal 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Wicca is probably the best developed of the neo-Pagan faiths, it is certainly one of the most written about. I would recommend:
"High Magic's Aide", "Witchcraft Today", and "The Meaning of Witchcraft" by Gerald B. Gardner.
"Where Witchcraft Lives", An ABC of Witchcraft Past and Present", "Natural Magic", and "Witchcraft for Tomorrow" by Doreen Valiente.
"The Alex Sanders Lectures" by Alex Sanders.
"A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner" by Scott Cunningham.
"The Witches Bible Compleat" by Janet and Stewart Farrar.
Gardner, Valiente, and Sanders were the founders of the Wiccan faith, Gardner and Sanders couldn't stand each other which is why there are Gardnerian and Alexsanderian Wiccans. Valiente knew them both provides an excellent middle ground. Cunningham is the ideal source if you are working alone, the Farrars are for group dynamics and how a coven works. If you want to truly understand Wicca, and you should before you make any decisions about adopting it as your path, those five will not steer you wrong.
2006-10-10 13:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by rich k 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am reading Starhawk's Earth Path and I just read The Woman in the Shaman's Body (Can't remember the author's name) both are very good. And the Science of the Craft I read over the summer, can't remember the author's name either. It was okay. Somewhat simplistic from my own personal standpoint, and he talked too much about things that have been "Proved" for my comfort (I've had the scientific method beaten into my head for alot of years) but I'm a Geek. Anyway, stuff in that book, is stuff everyone should know.
2006-10-11 15:32:39 · answer #2 · answered by kaplah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Books by Scott Cunningham, Ophelia, Raymond Buckland, and Konstantinos are all very good. I don't know if you're advanced enough, but definitely get a chance to check out "Book 4" and "Liber Legis" by Aleister Crowley. Well, pretty much every Crowley book is worth checking out...
Stay away from any "teen witch" books, and for the most part, Silver Ravenwolf.
Bless you.
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2006-10-10 19:41:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peter Carroll, 'Liber Kaos', 1992, published by Samuel Weiser. It is Chaos Magic, not strictly pagan, but a fascinating read - it claims to unite magic with quantum physics. A must for serious practitioners.
I also like Fiona Horne. It's easy and friendly. Not challenging, but fun.
2006-10-10 22:35:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I quite enjoyed The Sacred Magic of Ancient Egypt by Rosemary Clark. I also recommend The Hermetica: Lost Wisdom of the Pharoahs by Freke and Gandy, which is a great read.
2006-10-10 19:56:16 · answer #5 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just got a Cunningham I hadn't seen before - Earth Power - it is pretty good. The Encyclopedia of Magic and Witchcraft (by Greenwood) shows a lot of different practices, cultures and beliefs. I also have Animal Magic and Green Magic in my personal library (I am a nature witch)
2006-10-10 19:42:25 · answer #6 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try Raven Grimassi & Ly deAngles both authors can provide you with something more substancial than wicca 101 books. Hope this helps..
2006-10-10 20:04:21 · answer #7 · answered by Just Askin' 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
These reviews oughta give you a running start!
2006-10-10 19:38:00 · answer #8 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
um well here's some websites with a bunch of book shoppes:
sacredmists.com
paganwiccan.about.com/cs/teens/tp/teenbooks.htm
paganwiccan.about.com/cs/wicca101/tp/aatpbeg_books.htm
www.isisbooks.com/wicca.asp
Pagan/Wicca/Online_Book_of_Shadows/
that's all i can remember.....e-mail me for some more
2006-10-10 19:39:27 · answer #9 · answered by Parvati 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Koran
2006-10-10 19:35:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 8⤋