do you have any good wiccan books you recomend???
2007-05-01 08:19:14 · 9 answers · asked by sexy shit 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I see that you have received many good answers. Any book will do, really. It's what you do with what you learn from books that matters. Paganism is about doing things your way. It's a tailor made religion. Get the basics and then put your own personal mark on what you have learned. Change the parts you don't like. You can't do anything "the wrong way" here. It's really a quite lovely system. Each to their own way. Good luck!And Blessed be!
2007-05-01 09:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I'd suggest starting at the source: Gerald Gardner. He's the founder of Wicca, so it would be a good idea to read his books. However, he wasn't exactly forthcoming when it came to the history of Wicca, so I'd suggest that you also read Triumph of the Moon by Ronald Hutton. For practicing Wicca, I would suggest The Craft by Dorothy Morrison, The Spiral Dance, by Starhawk, and Witch Crafting by Phyllis Curott.
I've heard that A Witch's Bible by Janet and Stewart Farrar (NOT the Frosts) and Raymond Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft are also good, although I've not read them.
Here is an excellent list of recommended books (as well as some books to avoid): http://wicca.timerift.net/books.shtml
2007-05-01 15:27:33 · answer #2 · answered by lalasnake 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are many good books. One thing though... the books I like others may not, books others like I may not.
I like Scott Cunningham, and Rae Beth. That's just two.
Oh yeah Bonewits! LOL He has a great sense of humor too. I like his writing. Buckland is good, and Gardner... All my books are packed up since I moved or I'd give you some more. So far though you've been given some good suggestions.
2007-05-01 15:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by Janet L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello!
I'm a young Pagan who comes from a Pagan family! I know several books that you might like!
-The earth Path. By Starhawk
-The Wicca Handbook. By Eileen Holland
-Teen Witch; Wicca for the new Generatio. By Silver Ravenwolf (doesnt matter if your not a teen, its still really good!)
-Maiden Magick. By C.C. Brondwin
-Wicca: A Guide for a Solitary Practioner. By Scott Cunningham
-Spiral Dance. By Starhawk
-In The Ciricle: Crafting the Witches' Path. By Elen Hawke
-The Witches Bible. By Janet and Stewart Farrar
-To ride a silver brookstick. By Silver Ravenwolf
-Buckland's Complete Bok of Witchcraft. By Raymond Buckland
-True Magick: A Beginner's Guide. By Amber K.
-A Witch Alone. By Marian Green
-Book Of Shadows: for the solitary Practioner. By Silver Ravenwolf. (its a really big book)
-Bucklands Complete Books Of Witchcraft. By Buckland
-Outer Temple of Witchcraft: Circle, Spells and Rituals. By Christopher Penczak
-Inner Temple Of Withcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development. By Christopher Penczak
-Evolutionary Witchcraft. By T. Thorn Coyle
-A history of witchcraft, second eddition. By Jeffery B. Russell
-Witchcraft: Theory and Practice
-Advanced Witchcraft: Go deeper, Reach Ruether, Fly Higher. By Edian McCoy (I'm reading this right now, it's VERY GOOD)
-Deepening Witchcraft: Advancing Skills and Knowledge. By Grey Cat
-Teaching Witchcraft: A guide for teachers and students of the old religion. By Miles Batty
-Witchcraft Tosay. By Gerald Gardner
Well that's it. I just went through mine and my parents books and gave you all the books that we own, well the ones that i could get my hands on. We pretty much have a library out here. Anyway, those are some good books, check them out!
2007-05-01 15:43:37 · answer #4 · answered by Josh 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Issac Bonewits, "Essential Witchcraft"
Starhawk, "Spiral Dance"
There are quite a few, but I generally stay away from anything published by Llwellyn. They tend towards the less scholarly and the just silly.
2007-05-01 15:29:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like Scott Cunningham's books for someone just trying to learn about it, and also because his books are geared to the solitary practicioner...
2007-05-01 15:36:27 · answer #6 · answered by beatlefan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well that depends on what you're looking for, but i would say to stay away from Raven Silverwolf - she's not a good representation of real literature
2007-05-01 15:23:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not all who do Witchcraft follow Wicca.
2007-05-01 15:22:27 · answer #8 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
http://usminc.org/index.html
2007-05-01 15:22:15 · answer #9 · answered by selena_o 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋