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21st Century Wicca: A Young Witch's Guide to Living the Magical Life
Introduces Wiccan practice; discusses spells, rituals, altars, and everyday magic; and describes living as part of a coven
219 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1997
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May 21, 2013
This is a great book for the novice or those interested in some modern day history of Wicca. The book includes a solid explanation of the "basics". The author also includes many personal accounts and the experiences of others.
The point of the book is to provide a workshop type experience, like you would recieve at a Pagan Festival. The author has succeeded in this effort through personal accounts, the stories of others on the path, and laying out the fundamentals in a "guidance" format.
The point of the book is to provide a workshop type experience, like you would recieve at a Pagan Festival. The author has succeeded in this effort through personal accounts, the stories of others on the path, and laying out the fundamentals in a "guidance" format.
June 12, 2015
This was my first ever book on witchcraft...well, my first spiritual book overall actually :) i found it in a book store when I was 13 year old <3 and it gave the "this is it!" feeling that validatet many of the things I already knew.
22 years later, I can definately see that it made its purpose and was the starting shot for a long journey, a journey still ongoing :)
22 years later, I can definately see that it made its purpose and was the starting shot for a long journey, a journey still ongoing :)
August 20, 2017
(2.5) I read this in swedish, but I don't think I would have liked it better in english. I did enjoy the book and learning more about wicca, but it felt a bit repetitive at times.
May 27, 2017
Somewhat outdated but there were good exercises and I learned a lot about how to formulate spells. There's definitely a bias for working in a group, but just enough information on being solitary. I really enjoyed it and its inclusiveness for all the diverse practitioners.
It's directed toward the high school/college age, but there's no talking down and some frank openness. Only had to skip one chapter because I'm old af.
It's directed toward the high school/college age, but there's no talking down and some frank openness. Only had to skip one chapter because I'm old af.
January 23, 2022
Un libro precioso, una iniciación en la religión pagana Wicca. Respetuoso, lleno de consejos. Un libro para leer en la adolescencia. Cuidado: la magia si funciona. Pero a mi entender, no sirve. Sólo nos conduce a manifestar deseos terrenales, egoístas. La posta es la fe, no la magia. Pero, un libro muy bonito. Lo presté y nunca más regresó a mis manos.
January 6, 2018
I pick up lots of books from random places, and although this was done up in 1997 (or 2002?), it's not a terrible read for a non-fiction piece. I feel, though, that the author cannot keep her own bias out of it (picking apart certain rituals and styles after stating that one shouldn't be judging too hard another's way of worship).
It was, however, a good starter/learning book.
It was, however, a good starter/learning book.
August 2, 2011
I received this book as a Yule gift when I was 16 or 17 years old and I found it very helpful in my spiritual practice. It is a very straight forward, concise and condensed book, it includes various practical, basic exercises that every witch needs to know. It also contained much of the basic Wicca 101 stuff but with one of the better more practical chapters on Sabbats, in a Wicca 101 book that I have ever read. It also included bits of interview with Pagans and witches the age this book is aimed at teenage to college students. This book is a serious book for serious students, it is not a spellbook/cookbook with the mix these ingredients, at this time, say these words for this purpose type of book. Instead it is presented like a workshop or class with an instructor with very easy to read and understand words but who knows how to talk to teenage-college students without dumbing things down or being condescending. This is a book i highly recommend for newbies, teenager, college students and even concerned parents who may be worried about what exactly their kids have gotten into. I have borrowed, lost and re-bought this book several times over the years. I have even insured that it found a home in the community library.
August 3, 2011
Definitely one of my favorite books on Wicca! It's great for beginners as well as people who just need a little review.
Most books geared towards beginner practitioners talk about the same things, but Jennifer Hunter goes into things not mentioned. For example: what does energy feel like? And other things.
Hunter adds a very modern twist to age old traditions. I have yet to read a book that calls Beltane "foreplay" and Midsummer the "orgasm." Plus occasional swear words, which make it feel much more natural than some other books.
Another great thing about this book is that she lists exercises you can do and how to go about them.
She ends the book talking about how to live as a Wiccan. Relationships, college, coming out, etc.
Wonderful book, highly recommended.
Most books geared towards beginner practitioners talk about the same things, but Jennifer Hunter goes into things not mentioned. For example: what does energy feel like? And other things.
Hunter adds a very modern twist to age old traditions. I have yet to read a book that calls Beltane "foreplay" and Midsummer the "orgasm." Plus occasional swear words, which make it feel much more natural than some other books.
Another great thing about this book is that she lists exercises you can do and how to go about them.
She ends the book talking about how to live as a Wiccan. Relationships, college, coming out, etc.
Wonderful book, highly recommended.
September 19, 2013
It is honestly one of my favorite book on wicca. Jennifer shared her knowledge and thoughts in a beautiful personal way. When you read it, you feel like it's a friend talking to you. An easy book to read and understand.Jennifer Hunter Thank you for making such a little gem book. I borrowed it from a wiccan friend and will buy it for myself for sure. If you are a Wiccan in the 21st century, you must take the time to read it.
September 7, 2015
This book is absolutely beautiful. I found myself tearing up at some points while reading it. Jennifer Hunter covers every aspect of Wicca in this book a beginner could ever want and approaches them in such a way even an advanced practitioner could find something new in the material. I loved her blunt, straight-forward approach to everything from the Sabbats to being Wiccan in college and how to approach being Wiccan in a relationship. This book is so full of useful and timeless information that it will always have a permanent place on my bookshelf.
April 16, 2008
Okay...I have GOT to get me a copy of this book!! There is just so much "basic" info in here, that I want one I can underline, anotate, re-read and ruminate on! Lots of good recommendations for other reading, and some interesting websites, as well.
December 30, 2009
Not a bad one overall. I'd say more for 20-odd year olds rather then teens, but not a bad overall type of book.
September 12, 2012
This is a good book for the beginner who wants to learn about Wicca. I read it years ago and at the time thought it was great. I kept it to give to my students who want to go on the Wiccan path.
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July 8, 2015I read this book several years ago, but I don't think I was in the right place at that time. will try again, was a nice surprise to find it in my bookshelf.
February 8, 2008
Liked what Jennifer had to say and how she explains herself in this book. Good Reading
July 1, 2015
Not a book for the dabbler. Good resource for those meeting resistance who lack community.
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