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Wicca for Beginners: A Guide to Real Wiccan Beliefs, Magic and Rituals
Everything you need to know about the Peaceful Wicca Religion
This book will show you the charming beliefs and traditions of the Wiccan way of life
This book is a great start for anyone interested in and curious about the Wiccan religion or already practicing Wiccans who want to learn more and go deeper into Wiccan Rituals, Traditions and Spells.
There is lot of misunderstanding of the real Wiccan lifestyle and way of life but now there is a great number of people who are becoming interested in other forms of spirituality that are more in tuned with Nature and the Human Spirit.
Here is a preview of what you will learn in this book
What Wicca is
Rituals, Magick and Spells in Wicca
Healing Spells
Money Spells
Love Spells
New Years Rituals
Making a Scrying Mirror
Ostara Ritual
Wicca Mythology
Finding a Coven and creating an Altar
Wicca book of shadows
This book will show you the charming beliefs and traditions of the Wiccan way of life
This book is a great start for anyone interested in and curious about the Wiccan religion or already practicing Wiccans who want to learn more and go deeper into Wiccan Rituals, Traditions and Spells.
There is lot of misunderstanding of the real Wiccan lifestyle and way of life but now there is a great number of people who are becoming interested in other forms of spirituality that are more in tuned with Nature and the Human Spirit.
Here is a preview of what you will learn in this book
What Wicca is
Rituals, Magick and Spells in Wicca
Healing Spells
Money Spells
Love Spells
New Years Rituals
Making a Scrying Mirror
Ostara Ritual
Wicca Mythology
Finding a Coven and creating an Altar
Wicca book of shadows
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First published April 15, 2015
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September 20, 2020
A good overview especially for someone who is just curious. I definitely learned a lot and was pleasantly surprised by how many concepts resonated with me. One drawback is the serious lack of editing.
July 8, 2020
Read this in one sitting, it was very informative.
For total transparency I am a Christian and I did not read this book with the intent to become a Wiccan. That is ultimately why I gave the rating a one. There were also some grammar errors I noticed throughout.
There was a quote at the very beginning of this book that echoed my sentiments for why I picked up this book. “You are invited to understand. If everyone could properly understand the beliefs of others, and stand to tolerate them, perhaps the world would be a far better place.”
I believe it is vital for people in general, but more importantly Christians, to truly *understand* what another religion or ideology is. I believe less foolhardy arguments would take place and less insults would find there way into conversation if individuals took the time to try and understand others who exists around them believe. That does not mean I am advocating that Wicca is right or true. However, I can still treat a Wiccan with respect, kindness, and love. Ultimately, as a Christian they are image bearers. And understanding them is a courtesy that I believe is important. I am wholly ignorant to the religion of Wicca. This book was a helpful crash course for some of the very basic ideas and beliefs.
Some important things I noticed: the author mentions more than once that Wicca is a personal religion. It is very subjective and very little is rooted in an objective standard.
Wiccans strive to be peaceful and harmony is an important aspect of their religion. White magick is not Black magick and even if all magic is condemned in Christianity, it’s still important to not misrepresent those who are involved in religions that are not our own.
Satanism (both strains) are not Wicca. Wicca is pagan, not all pagans are Wiccans. This simple explanation and defense by the author I believe deserves to be repeated.
Wiccans are not monotheistic. They believe in a male and female god and the male God is made up of two parts (I understood it more as a modalist view, but that was how I best could comprehend the description by the author.) and the female goddess is made up of three parts. However, Christians hold to one being three persons, the female goddess appeared to be one being with three modes of being. Again, more of a modalist understanding of their deities.
I didn’t realize that Wicca has only been a formal religion since the 40s, and I found her brief historical background helpful for understanding where Wicca even came from.
One final thought, circles and some of the ideas I’ve seen new apostolic Christians and even some main stream Christians utter. That was alarming. I remember reading something a long time ago that said it’s important to know what a real 100 dollar bill looks like. You should study it so
Closely that you can immediately spot a fake. Discernment is the difference between good, better, and best. And it is also a tool that we use to spot a fake. If more Christians understood their practices and where they came from - they may realize they have more in common with Wiccans than they do historical Christianity.
It was not a terrible book if you’re reading it for educational purposes, I however would not recommend the book if someone had the intentions to believe it as a fact.
For total transparency I am a Christian and I did not read this book with the intent to become a Wiccan. That is ultimately why I gave the rating a one. There were also some grammar errors I noticed throughout.
There was a quote at the very beginning of this book that echoed my sentiments for why I picked up this book. “You are invited to understand. If everyone could properly understand the beliefs of others, and stand to tolerate them, perhaps the world would be a far better place.”
I believe it is vital for people in general, but more importantly Christians, to truly *understand* what another religion or ideology is. I believe less foolhardy arguments would take place and less insults would find there way into conversation if individuals took the time to try and understand others who exists around them believe. That does not mean I am advocating that Wicca is right or true. However, I can still treat a Wiccan with respect, kindness, and love. Ultimately, as a Christian they are image bearers. And understanding them is a courtesy that I believe is important. I am wholly ignorant to the religion of Wicca. This book was a helpful crash course for some of the very basic ideas and beliefs.
Some important things I noticed: the author mentions more than once that Wicca is a personal religion. It is very subjective and very little is rooted in an objective standard.
Wiccans strive to be peaceful and harmony is an important aspect of their religion. White magick is not Black magick and even if all magic is condemned in Christianity, it’s still important to not misrepresent those who are involved in religions that are not our own.
Satanism (both strains) are not Wicca. Wicca is pagan, not all pagans are Wiccans. This simple explanation and defense by the author I believe deserves to be repeated.
Wiccans are not monotheistic. They believe in a male and female god and the male God is made up of two parts (I understood it more as a modalist view, but that was how I best could comprehend the description by the author.) and the female goddess is made up of three parts. However, Christians hold to one being three persons, the female goddess appeared to be one being with three modes of being. Again, more of a modalist understanding of their deities.
I didn’t realize that Wicca has only been a formal religion since the 40s, and I found her brief historical background helpful for understanding where Wicca even came from.
One final thought, circles and some of the ideas I’ve seen new apostolic Christians and even some main stream Christians utter. That was alarming. I remember reading something a long time ago that said it’s important to know what a real 100 dollar bill looks like. You should study it so
Closely that you can immediately spot a fake. Discernment is the difference between good, better, and best. And it is also a tool that we use to spot a fake. If more Christians understood their practices and where they came from - they may realize they have more in common with Wiccans than they do historical Christianity.
It was not a terrible book if you’re reading it for educational purposes, I however would not recommend the book if someone had the intentions to believe it as a fact.
November 1, 2021
I read this as a curious beginner, seeking to learn more, and this was a good basic overview.
Looking online for information obviously has it's benefits, but knowing just where to start is tricky.
This is a short book, and so can easily be read quickly, but it doesn't go into too much detail - instead it provides a basic overview and encourages you to (1) learn more and seek additonal information and (2) to make any practice your own, recognising that it is a personal journey.
I did think this was a good introduction, and only took a star off because there were a few spelling errors, and because I probably wouldn't reread or refer back to it, but only because everything that was explained was at a quite high level.
I'd still recommend it for beginners or people who are curious to know more.
Looking online for information obviously has it's benefits, but knowing just where to start is tricky.
This is a short book, and so can easily be read quickly, but it doesn't go into too much detail - instead it provides a basic overview and encourages you to (1) learn more and seek additonal information and (2) to make any practice your own, recognising that it is a personal journey.
I did think this was a good introduction, and only took a star off because there were a few spelling errors, and because I probably wouldn't reread or refer back to it, but only because everything that was explained was at a quite high level.
I'd still recommend it for beginners or people who are curious to know more.
December 1, 2018
This book is a short but informative book for beginner wiccans. I think she explains it very well. Makes points that others haven't. There are much more things that need to be explained. Things were glossed over but it's a beginner book. Simple. There are topics in here that are more touched up on. More explained, less glossed over. She picked all the right topics to go over & which ones to explain more & which ones to gloss over. What I love about this book is it's full of information without it being overwhelming & can be read fast which means you actually have time to finish the whole book. I find my most problematic thing with reading all these books is I almost never get to finish them so all I get are introductions & not much in depth practices & beliefs. She knows how to keep it simple & what to explain & highlight on. Maybe not a book to read over & over again but explains this all very well for beginners.
August 27, 2021
A short summary of Wicca, which raised far more questions than it answered.
This (very short) book opens with a helpful summary of basic Wiccan mythology and over its pages it described some basic practices and spells. That was helpful.
But almost all of the description of Wicca raised questions of ‘why?’ and ‘how does the author know it to be so?’
For example we hear of the Wiccan rule of three. This seems to be a kind of ‘karma’. Whatever you do will redound on you threefold (13%). But why is it threefold and how do we even know that it is threefold? How do we know that Karma isn’t working to some other mathematical formula like doubling, or quadrupling or… whatever?
In a similar way we hear that people should make protective circles to keep harmful beings away. (Presumably demons?). But these circles should be made out of chalk or salt (30%). Why chalk or salt? Is there really no way for someone to protect themselves if they happen to have run out of salt or chalk? The gods and goddesses seem capricious to the point of being unworthy of worship if they abandon their worshippers purely because they haven’t been able to get to the supermarket.
At its most fundamental level Wicca seems to work because it is “the Universe” which will provide (17%). The Universe makes the rule of three work, and it is also the reason for doing spells. As long as you “envision it vividly” then the universe will provide (29%).
But, on the other hand, we are told that a spell (for employment) might not work because sometimes the universe sees a different course for your life (43%). This seems to imply that the Universe is a “personal” agent (like a pantheistic God) and it makes its mind up whether to listen to your spell. But If the Universe can decide to ignore your spells (even when you “envision vividly”), how can we be sure that there is a rule of three. Maybe the universe will occasionally vary that, too?
And if the reason that the universe does provide is because it’s got a personality, why does Wicca put out saucers of milk as a thankyou offering when its spells work (43%). Why would we think that Universes like drinking milk ?
Elsewhere in the book some of its spiritual advice seems to be questionable. For example, we hear that in Wicca “under no circumstances should you ever be asked to sacrifice your own wishes…” (19%) But suppose your wishes are ill informed (like you are wishing for the wrong job), or suppose that they are perverse? Then surely people should sacrifice their wishes? Surely the essence of growing spiritually is to learn to distinguish good from bad and to then be willing to sacrifice the bad wishes in order to become a better person of good wishes?
Overall the book raised so many questions that it left me wondering whether it was deliberately trying to undermine Wicca, especially as it has an acerbic tone towards other religions like the Abrahamic faiths.
Not an enjoyable read.
This (very short) book opens with a helpful summary of basic Wiccan mythology and over its pages it described some basic practices and spells. That was helpful.
But almost all of the description of Wicca raised questions of ‘why?’ and ‘how does the author know it to be so?’
For example we hear of the Wiccan rule of three. This seems to be a kind of ‘karma’. Whatever you do will redound on you threefold (13%). But why is it threefold and how do we even know that it is threefold? How do we know that Karma isn’t working to some other mathematical formula like doubling, or quadrupling or… whatever?
In a similar way we hear that people should make protective circles to keep harmful beings away. (Presumably demons?). But these circles should be made out of chalk or salt (30%). Why chalk or salt? Is there really no way for someone to protect themselves if they happen to have run out of salt or chalk? The gods and goddesses seem capricious to the point of being unworthy of worship if they abandon their worshippers purely because they haven’t been able to get to the supermarket.
At its most fundamental level Wicca seems to work because it is “the Universe” which will provide (17%). The Universe makes the rule of three work, and it is also the reason for doing spells. As long as you “envision it vividly” then the universe will provide (29%).
But, on the other hand, we are told that a spell (for employment) might not work because sometimes the universe sees a different course for your life (43%). This seems to imply that the Universe is a “personal” agent (like a pantheistic God) and it makes its mind up whether to listen to your spell. But If the Universe can decide to ignore your spells (even when you “envision vividly”), how can we be sure that there is a rule of three. Maybe the universe will occasionally vary that, too?
And if the reason that the universe does provide is because it’s got a personality, why does Wicca put out saucers of milk as a thankyou offering when its spells work (43%). Why would we think that Universes like drinking milk ?
Elsewhere in the book some of its spiritual advice seems to be questionable. For example, we hear that in Wicca “under no circumstances should you ever be asked to sacrifice your own wishes…” (19%) But suppose your wishes are ill informed (like you are wishing for the wrong job), or suppose that they are perverse? Then surely people should sacrifice their wishes? Surely the essence of growing spiritually is to learn to distinguish good from bad and to then be willing to sacrifice the bad wishes in order to become a better person of good wishes?
Overall the book raised so many questions that it left me wondering whether it was deliberately trying to undermine Wicca, especially as it has an acerbic tone towards other religions like the Abrahamic faiths.
Not an enjoyable read.
February 3, 2024
This was alright. Good for someone who is curious of other religions and practices. Not the greatest for “beginners” whom are actually interested in and participating in the craft or becoming Wiccan. The order and set up of the book was not the greatest, and I could see where it may leave more questions than answers. Does touch up on most of the basics and ways to get started which was good, but there are bigger and better books out there for beginners or “baby witches “. It is all about reading and learning and LOTS of research, most importantly finding your OWN WAY. Find what feels right for you and don’t let anyone influence your thoughts or beliefs and then you may truly be happy.
July 20, 2024
great brief intro
This is a great brief introduction to Wicca. It gives you a starting point, with some key terms learned and explained. There are even some basic full page spells listed within for beginners. It was absolutely worth the KU download but I’m uncertain if I would pay for something this short that isn’t a children’s book. Maybe if it has adult illustrations? But still, great for a beginner and as someone looking to dive into Wicca, it answered some of my questions.
This is a great brief introduction to Wicca. It gives you a starting point, with some key terms learned and explained. There are even some basic full page spells listed within for beginners. It was absolutely worth the KU download but I’m uncertain if I would pay for something this short that isn’t a children’s book. Maybe if it has adult illustrations? But still, great for a beginner and as someone looking to dive into Wicca, it answered some of my questions.
September 27, 2017
Very insightful
As a beginner, this was a very interesting read. There is a little bit of history,info on the god and goddess, and some basic spells like a mirror of divination and healing, and a few other interesting things that were helpful. Speaks in terms easy to understand. Very interesting and would like to hear more from this author.
As a beginner, this was a very interesting read. There is a little bit of history,info on the god and goddess, and some basic spells like a mirror of divination and healing, and a few other interesting things that were helpful. Speaks in terms easy to understand. Very interesting and would like to hear more from this author.
December 31, 2018
Such a good teaser!
I loved this early short insight to Wicca! I just wish there was a bit more to it. Although with it being so short it makes me want to research more and see what I can discover. I haven't felt so led to follow and learn like I have with Wicca in a very long time and I hope my heart and soul is being pointed in the right direction. Blessed be!!!
I loved this early short insight to Wicca! I just wish there was a bit more to it. Although with it being so short it makes me want to research more and see what I can discover. I haven't felt so led to follow and learn like I have with Wicca in a very long time and I hope my heart and soul is being pointed in the right direction. Blessed be!!!
January 15, 2019
Very informational
I really liked this book because it was easy to read and understand. It had a lot of information in it that I’ve been looking for of what Wicca really is. Most books just tell you about spells and stuff like that. This book told me more about the actual religion and the core beliefs.
I really liked this book because it was easy to read and understand. It had a lot of information in it that I’ve been looking for of what Wicca really is. Most books just tell you about spells and stuff like that. This book told me more about the actual religion and the core beliefs.
July 17, 2019
Just gives you an outline
I read this book because I was curious about what the beliefs of Wicca were. This just gives you a basic understanding and not a deep one. It also didn't entice me to join a coven or become a Wiccan, so if anyone is worried about being brainwashed by reading this book, you don't have to worry. All in all it was a good read and informative.
I read this book because I was curious about what the beliefs of Wicca were. This just gives you a basic understanding and not a deep one. It also didn't entice me to join a coven or become a Wiccan, so if anyone is worried about being brainwashed by reading this book, you don't have to worry. All in all it was a good read and informative.
December 9, 2019
Informative
I recommend this book to a lot of people. Especially if you have been trying to find a religion right for you. It gives you good examples of what they believe in. It also gives you spells and things to show you how to calm yourself down and get rid of all the negativity in your life. Totally recommend it
I recommend this book to a lot of people. Especially if you have been trying to find a religion right for you. It gives you good examples of what they believe in. It also gives you spells and things to show you how to calm yourself down and get rid of all the negativity in your life. Totally recommend it
January 15, 2023
I was searching for something else when this came up in the search result. I was scared at first, then sceptical and then inquisitive. I took it, then didn't open it for days out of mental blockage and fear. Finally, opened it, read it and was glad that I did. Not everything is bad as they say.... this book tells about the harmonious ways of Wiccan belief and how peaceful it can be.
July 16, 2017
Not worth the money.
Incredibly short and very basic information. Nothing in this book was worth purchasing. All of this information can be found online. Those truly interested I'm Wicca likely know most of this just be simply googling where to start.
Incredibly short and very basic information. Nothing in this book was worth purchasing. All of this information can be found online. Those truly interested I'm Wicca likely know most of this just be simply googling where to start.
November 6, 2017
Interesting
It was an interesting read, especially for someone like me. I was ignorant to what it actually was until reading this. I think this book gave just enough information to explain Wicca.
It was an interesting read, especially for someone like me. I was ignorant to what it actually was until reading this. I think this book gave just enough information to explain Wicca.
January 20, 2018
This was a very interesting read. I loved the fact that the author talked about Gardnerian Wicca WHICH NO OTHER MODERN WICCA BOOK DOES AND IT MAKES ME GENUINELY UPSET! He was the founder! You need to know where the roots come from!
Besides that, I really enjoyed this! Thank you!
Besides that, I really enjoyed this! Thank you!
February 6, 2018
Overall a good read
There were a couple of typos, but other than that, I loves the book, very informative and educational, I highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning about Wicca.
There were a couple of typos, but other than that, I loves the book, very informative and educational, I highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning about Wicca.
October 29, 2018
Simple yet rewarding
There's only one thing I read and investigated about the blues moon, the BM is actually the third full moon in a season with 4 full moon. At least I know now the basic, so I can start to research for more.
There's only one thing I read and investigated about the blues moon, the BM is actually the third full moon in a season with 4 full moon. At least I know now the basic, so I can start to research for more.
November 24, 2018
Good book for anyone taking there first steps towards the Wiccan way.
Good book for anyone who is interested in Wicca , or wanting to be pointed in the right direction, or just curious.
Good book for anyone who is interested in Wicca , or wanting to be pointed in the right direction, or just curious.
January 22, 2020
Very poorly written and repetitive comments by the author that I felt detracted from any serious consideration of the information being presented. I couldn't force myself to finish because the intent of the author to connect with me, the reader, actually turned me away.
July 13, 2020
Easily accessible approach to Wicca
A good coverage of the basic concepts of Wicca, with a friendly approach to potential practitioners and the merely curious (like myself). A few typos.
A good coverage of the basic concepts of Wicca, with a friendly approach to potential practitioners and the merely curious (like myself). A few typos.
August 21, 2020
A nice overview but no insight.
It was a short overview of basic subjects, but no in-depth knowledge of any of them. When it says beginner's guide it means that you've never so much as googled the word 'wicca' as I've articles online that were more informative.
It was a short overview of basic subjects, but no in-depth knowledge of any of them. When it says beginner's guide it means that you've never so much as googled the word 'wicca' as I've articles online that were more informative.
January 16, 2022
Intro to Wicca
A relatively new religion (1940s), Wicca is often misunderstood. This short read will give you an introduction to Wicca, it’s basic practices and it’s beliefs and mythology. A good introduction.
A relatively new religion (1940s), Wicca is often misunderstood. This short read will give you an introduction to Wicca, it’s basic practices and it’s beliefs and mythology. A good introduction.
September 11, 2022
Simple enough
Overall, this book was informative although most if not all was common knowledge after the many other research I have done online. It's nice to add a few more spells to my collection and I will definitely have to tweak them to fit my own needs.
Overall, this book was informative although most if not all was common knowledge after the many other research I have done online. It's nice to add a few more spells to my collection and I will definitely have to tweak them to fit my own needs.
April 7, 2023
Its really meant to be a beginning point to learn about wicca. It doesn’t go into full details and skims a lot of information. Its great if your just starting and want to get to know if this path is for you.
June 10, 2017
Excellent
Lot of good info and was eye opening. This was easy to understand for a beginner such as myself. Easy to comprehend
Lot of good info and was eye opening. This was easy to understand for a beginner such as myself. Easy to comprehend
August 3, 2017
Good for brief knowledge
This book is probably about as informative as a Wikipedia page, but it does have a more personal tone and it was free so why not. I enjoyed it.
This book is probably about as informative as a Wikipedia page, but it does have a more personal tone and it was free so why not. I enjoyed it.
September 7, 2017
Wicca for beginners
A great book that does a fantastic job explaining what Wicca is, easy to follow, and hard to put down!
A great book that does a fantastic job explaining what Wicca is, easy to follow, and hard to put down!
October 5, 2017
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I love all the information that was provided and can't wait to dive in more. Would like to go into more depths
I love all the information that was provided and can't wait to dive in more. Would like to go into more depths
November 13, 2017
Good
Good starter to get an idea of this religion. Short and sweet but to the point. Glad. I have. It a read
Good starter to get an idea of this religion. Short and sweet but to the point. Glad. I have. It a read
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