i need books that i can enhance my knowlege in the subject wicca!!!
i have some books but i need more... want more plzz!
2007-01-11 16:02:40 · 14 answers · asked by tegan j 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Crafting The Art of Magic by Adian Kelly (good luck finding it though)
Triumph of the Moon by Ronald Hutton (and just about any book by Hutton)
The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and Demonology by R.H. Robbins
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2007-01-15 15:53:48 · answer #1 · answered by The Notorious Doctor Zoom Zoom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pagans and the Law by Dana Eilers
The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft - Ronald Hutton
Witchcraft Today - Gerald B. Gardner.
Witchdom of the True - Edred Thorsson
Wicca: the Old Religion in the New Milennium - Vivianne Crowley
Advanced Wiccan Spirituality - Kevin Saunders
The Elements of Ritual: Air, Fire, Water & Earth in the Wiccan Circle - Deborah Lipp
Witch Crafting: A Spiritual Guide to Making Magic - by Phyllis W. Curott
Positive Magic - Marion Weinstein
The Circle Within: Creating a Wiccan Spiritual Tradition - Dianne Sylvan
Book of Shadows - Phyllis Curott
The Second Circle - Venecia Rauls
The Heart of Wicca: Wise Words from a Crone on the Path - Ellen Cannon Reed
Evolutionary Witchcraft - T. Thorn Coyle
The Wiccan Path: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner - Rae Beth
21st Century Wicca - Jennifer Hunter
Witchcraft: A Concise Guide - Isaac Bonewits
Way of Four - Deborah Lipp
2007-01-12 03:04:43 · answer #2 · answered by AmyB 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hi there,
Well, what I've found is that the more advanced you become, the more specialized you are. So what I would recommend is looking at what you've already learned and determine what interests you the most.
I remember when I first got started in paganism, I wanted to learn about everything! Runes, tarot, totems, stones, herbs, deities, etc. Over the years I';ve refined my practice and studies.
The thing with most books that are just on Wicca is that they're primarily rehashes of the 101 stuff. So what you want to do is look for books that are on specific topics that go in more depth. 101 books just skim over a little bit of a lot of different topics to introduce you, but there are numerous books on everything from herbalism to totems to ritual magic.
I have some suggestions at my book review blog, http://lupabitch.wordpress.com and make sure you also scroll down to left sidebar to where I have links to numerous other reviewers. Also, the customer reviews at http://www.amazon.com are an excellent way to determine whether a book is worth your time or not.
Once you've read a few books, start incorporating the material into your practice, and see what actually works for you. Keep in mind that each book only represents one particular viewpoint on a subject, and it may or may not mesh with what you're doing.
You'll find, too, that the more you actually practice, the less reliant you'll be on the prefabricated spells and rituals. However, even once you start writing your own rituals from scratch, books are still good resources. I've been pagan for a decade, and I write my own books now, but I still love reading books by others--it's a great way to get new ideas to play with and to see what others are up to.
Good luck :)
2007-01-13 02:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by Lupa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of my favorites:
"Drawing Down the Moon" by Margot Adler
"Wicca: The Old Religion in the New Millennium" by Vivianne Crowley
"Covencraft" by Amber K
"The Heart of Wicca: Wise Words from a Crone on the Path" by Ellen Cannon Reed
"Witchcraft Today" by Gerald B. Gardner
"A Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches Handbook" by Janet Farrar and Stewart Farrar
"The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft" by Ronald Hutton
"Elements Of Ritual: Air, Fire, Water & Earth in the Wiccan Circle" by Deborah Lipp
"What's Your Wicca I.Q.?" by Laura Wildman
2007-01-12 11:02:01 · answer #4 · answered by Witchy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While there are many good books recommended here, remember, Wicca is a practice. These books will give you the basics, it is up to you to put what you read into practice.
Books are not the ending of the journey, but the beginning. Wicca is an experiential spirituality - you experience it, you do not just read about it.
So, have fun with the books, but remember, there comes a time when you need to put down the books and practice the spirituality.
2007-01-12 15:36:40 · answer #5 · answered by Boudica 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wicca For One: The Path Of Solitary Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
The Spiral Dance by Starhawk
A Witch Alone by Marian Green
2007-01-12 00:09:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
"Drawing Down the Moon" by Margot Adler is a good review of not just Wicca but many branches of neo-paganism. Phyllis Currott's "Book of Shadows" got some really good reviews as well. Phyllis Cabot's "Power of a Witch." And ditto anything by Scott Cunningham.
2007-01-12 00:16:37 · answer #7 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Silver Ravenwolf gets some good and some bad reccomendations.
Scott Cunningham i have only heard good about.
and i have heard a lot of very positive things about the Website witchvox.com.
I am a Celtic Pagan, so my intrest doen not really lie with Wicca, but in trying to understand them, i have read several books, and i find that Cunningham explains things well.
2007-01-12 00:11:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'd avoid Silver RavenWolf. I liked Christopher Penczak, but I avoided his "Instant magick," crap. [From him, The Inner Temple of Witchcraft is good.]
Also, the Green Witchcraft Series by Ann Moura.
If you are willing to not read the history sections, "The Spiral Dance," By Starhawk is good.
And, of course, " Wicca: a guide for the solitary practitioner," by Scott Cunningham, is a must.
2007-01-12 00:20:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Philosophy of Wicca by Amber Laine Fisher. http://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Wicca-Amber-Laine-Fisher/dp/1550224875/sr=8-2/qid=1168578422/ref=sr_1_2/103-2065389-6244634?ie=UTF8&s=books
2007-01-12 00:06:05 · answer #10 · answered by Tlazohtzin 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Wicca: a guide for the solitary practitioner and living wicca, both are by scott cunningham.
2007-01-15 08:48:37 · answer #11 · answered by PaganByNature 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋