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Wicca for Everyday Living
Discusses key aspects of Wicca, the fastest-growing religion in the West. It will direct you through the exciting territory that is Wiccan spirituality and practice, as well as helping you develop your own understanding and sense of the spiritual on your travels.
Offers a wealth of practical advice and information on the everyday business of Wicca, including how to put together an altar, acquire and consecrate magical tools and cast a circle.
Includes a guide to visualization, with advice on how to prepare physically and create the sacred space in which to work.
Suggests activities for attuning to the five sacred Elements
Guidance on the timing of spells and rituals, including moon and sun cycles, days of the week, planetary hours, and astrological information.
Offers a wealth of practical advice and information on the everyday business of Wicca, including how to put together an altar, acquire and consecrate magical tools and cast a circle.
Includes a guide to visualization, with advice on how to prepare physically and create the sacred space in which to work.
Suggests activities for attuning to the five sacred Elements
Guidance on the timing of spells and rituals, including moon and sun cycles, days of the week, planetary hours, and astrological information.
176 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2014
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January 24, 2016
A really in depth yet simple account of Wicca for every day living. I wasn't completely taken with it like I was with Crystals, Astrology or Tarot but that's not down to the book, that's just my personal taste.
June 17, 2019
This one was a great big "eh".
There is nothing in this book that you wouldn't find in any other book about Wicca that was already available in books written as long ago as 20 years or more. If you have other books about the subject, especially if they were books written by authors like Scott Cunningham or Raymond Buckland, you don't need this book. You already have all the information this one would tell you, but better described by those other authors.
The one thing I guess I did like about this book was that it has full-color pictures. That isn't something you see too often. But I'd rather have black-and-white pictures than full-color ones if I'm getting higher quality information as a trade-off.
Some information also seemed either incorrect or not used by the bulk of practitioners. For example, the author uses "Modron" in place of "Mabon" where "Mabon" is almost universally used. As a matter of fact, I have never heard ANY witch, pagan, Wiccan, or othewise use the term "Modron" in place of "Mabon". It's always "Mabon".
Some of the pronounciations don't seem consistent, either.
If you are a fresh-out-of-the-box beginner, then I suppose this book could be useful. However, if you ARE that new to Wicca, witchcraft, paganism, etc, then I strongly suggest you also get your hands on books by the authors I mentioned above, since they will give you a clearer picture of things than this author has done. If you have some experience under your belt, though, skip this. You already know everything in it and then some, since it's really watered down, too.
If I were to give a truly honest opinion, I would say just skip this one entirely and go find something more informative and better written, even if it doesn't have colorful pictures in it.
There is nothing in this book that you wouldn't find in any other book about Wicca that was already available in books written as long ago as 20 years or more. If you have other books about the subject, especially if they were books written by authors like Scott Cunningham or Raymond Buckland, you don't need this book. You already have all the information this one would tell you, but better described by those other authors.
The one thing I guess I did like about this book was that it has full-color pictures. That isn't something you see too often. But I'd rather have black-and-white pictures than full-color ones if I'm getting higher quality information as a trade-off.
Some information also seemed either incorrect or not used by the bulk of practitioners. For example, the author uses "Modron" in place of "Mabon" where "Mabon" is almost universally used. As a matter of fact, I have never heard ANY witch, pagan, Wiccan, or othewise use the term "Modron" in place of "Mabon". It's always "Mabon".
Some of the pronounciations don't seem consistent, either.
If you are a fresh-out-of-the-box beginner, then I suppose this book could be useful. However, if you ARE that new to Wicca, witchcraft, paganism, etc, then I strongly suggest you also get your hands on books by the authors I mentioned above, since they will give you a clearer picture of things than this author has done. If you have some experience under your belt, though, skip this. You already know everything in it and then some, since it's really watered down, too.
If I were to give a truly honest opinion, I would say just skip this one entirely and go find something more informative and better written, even if it doesn't have colorful pictures in it.
June 26, 2022
This one read like a textbook to me. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great or anything new.
December 11, 2016
Really enjoyed this book. It's a great one to keep in the collection. Very easy to read and follow.
April 5, 2020
Short and sweet. Pretty pictures, but not much ~philosophy~
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CompNtBk
Own in paperback.
FS: "Wicca is the religion and practice of witches, or 'the Wise',' as we are sometimes known."
LS: "Closed your eyes and remain in the warmth and light of the candle for as long as your need directs you."
CompNtBk
Own in paperback.
FS: "Wicca is the religion and practice of witches, or 'the Wise',' as we are sometimes known."
LS: "Closed your eyes and remain in the warmth and light of the candle for as long as your need directs you."
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