Pagans: If you could see a book written on any pagan or magic related topic, what would it be?

Question

I'm just curious, as both a reader and an author. I know that a lot of folks (me included) are tired of the same old stuff, and it always interests me when people have ideas for things they've not been able to find (I actually wrote my first book after being frustrated with not being able to find books on animal magic other than totem animal dictionaries!).

So--what kind of books do y'all want to see on the shelves that aren't already there?

Answer 1

A book describing various Pagan Reconstructionist religions and their theologies with contact info.

Books on Celtic Reconstructionism---there are only a few on the market.

More books on handfastings. Again, I only know of a few.

I really liked the way Deborah Lipp went into such detail in "The Elements of Ritual". I'd like to see more books that take the basics and break them down like she did.

Since Gardner drew from different sources for the basis of his practices, I'd love to read about each concept he used with in-depth descriptions of the cultures/practices that it was taken from. I'd like to have one place to study in depth where these concepts originally were used, by whom, and how it worked in their practices/worldviews.

Answer 2

I'd like to see more books like "The Circle Within" by Dianne Sylvan or "The Elements of Ritual" by Deborah Lipp.
It would be great to see more in depth books that discuss the "why" aspects of paganism instead of being spoon fed silly spells.

I'd love to find a book on Kitchen Witches...the folklore and traditions, & maybe some spell suggestions. (but not a witchcraft 101 book...Goddess no!)

Answer 3

because of the many directions that any individual Pagan can take it is really hard to say.

for example. i am a Celtic Pagan. but i am also studying Native American Spirituality. and trying to find reliable information on the Vodoun religions of East Africa.

I have read just about all of the historic accounts that i can find, and have looked at most archelogical reports of the differant findings about the various religions that i am interested in.

To me i guess i like to see what i call "New Wisdom". which would translate to the personell experiences of an individual.

everyone's path is different, but by comparison of the similarities in the knowlege found on these paths. i feel that we can attain a much higher knowlege that we can on our own.

Answer 4

A first-rate cross-reference, in one book, of the various things that different Gods in different cultures are charged with. For example, you could look up "Love, Female" and the various love Goddesses would be there.

A book on how to invest objects with significance for magickal use, or de-charge them. (I'm thinking of writing this myself.)

A book on how to discuss Paganism to people who are not part of it, in rational terms, so you don't have to sound like a damn fantasy novel when you try to discuss your religion.

A book on how to reconcile Paganism with a modern, scientific viewpoint.

Answer 5

I would like to see more books on working with dragons or some basic books on the norse reconstructionalist religions, with information on practices and holidays.

Answer 6

I would love to see a book about psy-feeding on Vampire-Furries. With lolicon references. And ice mages. I think furries are animal magic because they want to be animals, right?
I think that'd be really really cool.
Maybe you could write erotic fiction about animals dismembering eachothers innards.