What are some good books to read, if you are researching the Wiccan religion and the like? I was online at amazon.com, and a few of the books I would think were good to read, apparently got good and bad views mixed in. So, from a true witch, what material would you suggest?
(Silver Ravenwolfe was also badly reviewed, for anyone who wishes to mention her)
2006-11-03 15:17:52 · 11 answers · asked by Agent Double EL 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sorry, don't believe in the bible. It doesn't work for me. But thanks for trying.
2006-11-03 15:21:57 · update #1
Scott Cunningham's books are a good start, as well as the Green Witchcraft 1 - 3 books.
If you really want to get some serious information about Wicca, I recommend the web site Wicca for the Rest of Us. This site has book reviews and lots of information that you may need. I really like it....the information is easy to read and well researched.
Also, you may want to check the book reviews on Witches' Voice. There is, again, lots of information on this site, too. It really pays to read reviews and to see what other Wiccans are saying about various authors. It can save lots of cash and time!
Blessings!
2006-11-06 07:41:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally I like the Scott Cunningham books - Guide for the Solitary Practitioner and Living Wicca were a couple of the first I got. Currently I an reading his Earth Power.
Everyone has their favorites - I would read some of the excerpts on Amazon or go to a local bookstore and thumb through some of them and see which ones appeal to you.
2006-11-03 23:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Start with The Spiral Dance by Starhawk, regardless of what the reviews say. Silver Ravenwolfe has written some very easy to understand "How To" books that are really very helpful, but she focuses more on the mechanics of the religion and not the Wiccan religion itself.
2006-11-03 23:27:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Moura (Moumiel) has a series. I've Green Witchcraft I, II, and III, and Green Magic. These are all very informative and broad enough in beliefs to let you go your own way with knowledge.
The other two favs I have in my library are Everyday Sun Magic and Everyday Moon Magic by Morrison.
I bought all 5 for under $15 each from a Wicca shop but all were available on-line when I looked afterward.
2006-11-05 23:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by gwen47454 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here are a couple to try
Wicca, A Guide for the Solitary Practictioner, by Scott Cunningham
The Witches Goddess by Janet and Stewart Farrar
The Witches God by Janet and Stewart Farrar
Hopefully these will point you in a more satisfactory direction
Good luck
2006-11-03 23:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by mother 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Stay away from Idiot's Guide to Wicca. It's just reworded $ilver RavenWolf.
2006-11-07 00:58:38 · answer #6 · answered by AmyB 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Golden Bough by Sir James Frasier
White Goddess by Robert Graves
Aradia by Charles Leland
2006-11-03 23:25:35 · answer #7 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
there are a lot of good and decent books out there , easiest is to go to a book store and or library and just rifle through them, you'll be able to see wich ones work best for you.
the wiccaning by sister moon and
the craft by dorothy morrison are very good and informative.
very easy to understand.
2006-11-03 23:31:05 · answer #8 · answered by INSANE SUGARPUFF 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sliver ravenwolf sucks--go with 'high magick' by donald micheal craig, or the magick power of witchcraft by gavin and yvonne frost
2006-11-03 23:23:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
How about buying The HOLY BIBle and turning away from all that negative evil stuff!!!!!
2006-11-03 23:21:12 · answer #10 · answered by Breann 5 · 1⤊ 10⤋