Circle of Fire: The Symbolism & Practices of Wiccan Ritual

by Sorita d'Este, David Rankine

Wicca places the responsibility for magickal & spiritual development firmly in the hands of the individual. Through the practice of ritual Wiccans celebrate their Goddesses and Gods and the ever changing phases of Nature. It fulfils a need for Magick, Mysticism and Religion which are so often lacking in the modern world we live in. This book explores the core practices and symbolism of Wiccan ritual. The rituals can easily be adapted to suit the need of individual practitioners and practical examples are given throughout. Subjects covered include: The Ritual Tools & Consecration Ritual & Altar Preparation Creation of Ritual Space The Four Elements, Elemental Guardians & Landscapes Invocation of the Goddess, God & Old Ones Planetary Hours Magickal Gestures Both Sorita & David have been practicing magickal ceremony since their teens, with more than 35 years experience between them. Together they founded the Wiccan training circle VITRIOL Grove and several Wiccan Covens. Additionally they give regular lectures and workshops around Europe and have led many large and small public and private ceremonies. They live in London (UK).

Genres: Wicca, Witchcraft, Spirituality, Religion, Paganism, Occult

152 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2005

About the author

Sorita d’Este is an author, researcher and priestess who has devoted her life to the Mysteries. She is the author of around 20 books exploring subjects related to the practice and history of magic, mythology, religion, folklore and witchcraft. Her previous books include titles such as Hekate Liminal Rites, Practical Elemental Magick, Visions of the Cailleach, Wicca: Magickal Beginnings and The Isles of the Many Gods. Her latest release is Circle For Hekate: Vol I. She lives on a hill in Glastonbury (Somerset, UK) from where she works as a publisher and writer. She is frequently distracted from her work by her love of gardening, exciting visitors and the promise of interesting esoteric knowledge.

Reviews

[Constantinos Nterziotis]

Easy to read, practical book about Wicca with simple instructions on the basic ritual of circle casting. I think that many readers would like to see that book expanding. It is a basic book for beginners who want to start practicing Wicca. Make sure that you have read the two previous reads of the writers on the subject.

[шш]

Not as good as some of her other books. Feels like a rehash of her instructional Towards the Wiccan Circle.

[Steve Cran]

A simple instructional booklet that gets right to the point. Red this simple book and you are ready to practice. Of course you will need to support your learning with other basic books on Wicca to get yourself going into full gear as a solitaire.

Included are explanation aout the tools you will need to practice Wicca. In addition to a list of materials you are also given instruction on how to purify and consecrate your tool. THe symbolism behind the tools is explained very proficiently with no wasted words or wordy explanations.

Sorita'Este also gives instruction on how to cast your circle, begin a ritual and end a ritual. Excellent example of invocations are given along with various mediation practices to help strengthen the mind.

Through out the book the reader is encouraged to read on and discusses the need to further one's study of the God and Goddesses before working with them. Highly reccomended especially if one has not delved into the subject of Wicca before. A great follow up would be Scott Cunningham's "Wicca : A guide for the Solitary Practitioner" and "Living Wicca"

[Spider Goddess]

This book is Wicca 101, but it is set out in a fabulous manner. The information is concise and well written. It is a gem that I would definitely recommend to someone interested in learning more about the very basic practice of Wicca.