Its called Wicca
A guide for the solitary practitioner
by Scott Cunningham
is it a good book? I just want to hear your thoughts on it.
Thanks in advance
2007-08-05 12:33:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's rightfully a classic. I'd suggest also picking up Jennifer Hunter's "21st Century Wicca" and Nicholas Graham's "The Four Powers: Magical Practice for Beginners of All Ages" to go with it. And if you really want to know what I think about other books, my book review blog can be found at http://lupabitch.wordpress.com (the left sidebar has links to other reviewers, too)
Don't stop with books, though. Talk to other people. http://www.witchvox.com has a great Witches of the World section where you can find local pagans. Also check out http://groups.yahoo.com , http://www.meetup.com and http://www.livejournal.com as a way of finding folks in your area. You don't necessarily have to join a coven or other group, but it's a good idea to have people to trade ideas with.
2007-08-06 12:45:32 · answer #1 · answered by Lupa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is one review I found on it ... as I havent read it myself
By Richard Ballard
Mr. Cunningham has written a book for the Wiccan who is solitary either because s/he knows no existing local compatible covens, or because s/he has no compatible person with whom to practice Wicca. The book is very well-written. It is suitable for true beginners, but contains extensive detail making it valuable for the more advanced Wiccan.
2007-08-05 12:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a Wiccan, but yes, I've read this book. It was given to me by a friend. I've heard it cited many times as a good introductory text for beginning Wiccans. It's been a long time since I've read it, but I do remember it being fairly straightforward and easy to understand. This book, in addition to several other texts (and several other friends), helped me gain a better overall understanding of Wicca.
2007-08-05 12:37:43 · answer #3 · answered by solarius 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ti is regardes as one of the best books on beginner Wicca.
cunningham is well respected thought most Wiccan communities.
it is on my reading list, but it is a ways down the line right now. i am currently devoting most of my time to the historical evidence of beliefs left by the Celtic People.
2007-08-05 12:37:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have read it. It is the book that EVERYONE suggest reading to know the basics of solitary Wicca. It is basic, simple, and easy to read.
2007-08-05 12:36:39 · answer #5 · answered by atheist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is an excellent book, and the first book I recommend that newcomers to the faith pick up -- it contains everything one needs to get started in terms of living the religion on a daily basis.
2007-08-05 12:40:42 · answer #6 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being into Wicca means you celebrate the Earth,which is also a part of God in my opinion.We as humans have the stuff stars are made of in our bodies and that Includes the Earth so I feel it is a celebration of life,hence Godliness.
2016-05-19 14:11:15 · answer #7 · answered by jerry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't read it yet, but I'm planning on it. I've heard it was really good. Any Wiccan book by Scott Cunningham is good.
2007-08-05 12:40:38 · answer #8 · answered by ■ Jessie ■ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GREAT book. I dig just about everything by Cunningham, his books are intellectual, thorough and easy to understand without treating the reader like they're an idiot.
2007-08-05 12:36:18 · answer #9 · answered by ~*~ strryeyedgrrl ~*~ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a bad book, it's just very bottom-line and beginner level. It's a good FIRST book to read, but don't make it your ONLY book.
2007-08-06 01:09:36 · answer #10 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋