Or neo-wicca; there aren't any covens in my area as I live in a remote place. Please resist the urge to write hateful things about this religion and way of life.
2007-01-21 15:28:08 · 19 answers · asked by bluearia 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Alright, I have to admit that I am a wee bit confused on the part of that last answer. I have read quite a few books on this subject, (I asked the question to see if they were good books in the view of the majority, or if I had missed a book that would help me out in my journey). Anway, the part that confused me was that the books that I have read and have information about the history of witchcraft have noted that the first recorded witches were solitary....so why is it that so many people believe that the coven is the only 'true' way. Should this not, in fact, be the other way around, or if not at least view the two ways in equal light? Ok, maybe this is a whole new question. I'll post it. Thank-you to all of those who have answered so far!!!
2007-01-23 03:51:57 · update #1
Buckland's Complete Book Of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland
Wicca For One: The Path Of Solitary Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
Stay away from Silver Ravenwolf, even though you will see her stuff everywhere, until you have enough knowledge to be able to separate her good stuff from her garbage.
2007-01-21 15:32:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
There is no such animal.
There have been some good points brought up. I don't think anyone mentioned there are spirtual consequences to practicing Witchcraft, and I don't think that gets stressed enough by followers of the Craft (and I'm guilty of that too). Yes, some people do have bad expirences in Wicca, and other forms of occultism as well. Even if one person tells you they never have had a bad expirence, that doesn't mean you won't. No one can guareentee what you will or won't do or what mistakes you may make when you practice Wicca. This is not a game.
The Good Witch's Bible for instance does come with a disclaimer that the authors are not responsible for what happens to the user, even including spirit possession. That's one reason I reccomend it so much.
This is why I bristle when I see fluffies giving out spells online like candy. They'll mention the law of return (probably learned it from watching Charmed), and then turn around and give out a "an ancient Celtic love spell" that's minutes old. Arrgh.
If you really want to learn Wicca, you have to go to a real coven that practices skyclad (nude) and really has the great rite (tantric sex), and doesn't simply stick a blade in a chalice. Not a bunch of piggies and whales that are scared to get naked. If they're scared to take off their clothes, their probably scared of real witchcraft too. You also if you're no18 yet, your parents would have to sign a waiver to let you join a coven (a real coven anyway).
In order to become a Wiccan, you will have to be intiated via the Great Rite by a High Priest. You cannot do this by reading a book or a website (this isn't meant to be mean, it's just reality).
A lot of people will email you and offer to "train" you. Often times these types only know what they read out of a book or a website, and haven't actually been initiated. There are just somethings you have to do in person. So, just keep those things in mind.
2007-01-22 11:35:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
Uncle Bucky's Big Blue Book (A.K.A Raymond Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft)
Witch's Bible (Farrars)
Wicca: a Guide for The Solitary Practitioner (Scott Cunningham)
Idiot's Guide to Wicca
Anything by Gerald Gardner....
These are just some. There are others. I reccomend going to Amazon's New Age and Wicca sections and browsing about. You can look thru books and see what others think. It's awesome.
2007-01-21 15:36:16 · answer #3 · answered by tahirih.luvs2sew 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
properly, as for the parent component, i'm contained in the closet approximately being Wiccan yet in basic terms because of the fact i do no longer prefer to describe it. if your mom gets mad...you in all danger ought to comprehend her desires. you do no longer choose her blaming Wicca for undesirable habit or something. yet you are able to nevertheless shop on with the philosophy at the back of it. yet do no longer do spells or something in her abode. comprehend her area and her perspectives. you will pass out sooner or later. the internet has a ton of suggestion yet while she exams your historic past, pass to the library and study each little thing you are able to! There are a million diverse hassle-free how you are able to practice Wicca, so no longer each e book is the comparable, so so you might study plenty to locate what speaks to you! Wicca is a eye-catching earth-based faith and that i'm chuffed to take heed to you have been called to the path. Please be chuffed to touch me in case you desire any help with something. i will in all danger answer maximum of your questions. i've got these days been examining "Wicca: A handbook for the Solitary Practitioner" by way of Scott Cunningham. great things for a newbie. good success with each little thing! ~Blessed be!~
2016-10-07 12:59:45 · answer #4 · answered by sather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wicca: a Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. Scott cunningham.
Raymond Buckland is good too.
2007-01-22 04:30:25 · answer #5 · answered by AmyB 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I personally don't like Buckland. Very old school, and not practical to put into use today.
I like Cunningham, good for learning, and I don't see what is wrong with Silver Ravenwolf. I liked " To Ride a Silver Broomstick". But, that's just me.
You've gotten alot of answers, everyone has their favorite, but I think your best bet would be to go with Cunningham.
2007-01-23 19:40:34 · answer #6 · answered by blacksheep572 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I am concerned; Scott Cunningham offers the most wholesome approach to Wicca.
Scott is for entry level practitioners; but he is one of the few authors that stresses the importance of following the ethics of magick (the rede) Silver RavenFluff has written about a dozen books and she does not dedicate one simgle page to following the ethics of magick.
There are a few other good authors such as Paul Tuitean and Estelle Daniels, Raymond Buckland (the big blue book. Newer ones such as "Wicca For Life" are crap), Dorothy Morrison, Marian Green, and a few others.
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2014-09-14 09:57:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to say two of the best books for beginners would actually be, the Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft, and Wicca for Dummies. Don't get me wrong- These are actually great beginner books, despite the laughs their titles get! I've got several books in the For Dummies series, and they are all really well-written and easy to understand.
You'd also be surprised how many good ones you can find at Amazon.com, as well as on eBay!
In regards to your Additional Details, yes- that's a good idea to post another question. There's many views on whether or not to join a coven, go solitary, or what. Until that question gets answered, remember, it's YOUR life and YOUR decision. -BB.
2007-01-21 16:39:15 · answer #9 · answered by BuddyL 5 · 3⤊ 5⤋
There are several, I rewcomend Bucklands complete book of witchcraft, cunninghams wiicca: a guide for the splitary practitioner, and raven grimassis the wiccan mysteries
2007-01-21 15:35:07 · answer #10 · answered by corvuequis 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋