Bringing the art and Magick of casting spells to the masses, Lexa Rosean is the new face of Wicca. In The Encyclopedia of Magickal Ingredients she provides beginner and experienced practitioners of spellcasting with a quick easy, and accurate guide to the magickal powers and properties of herbs, spiced, flowers, vegetables, fruits, metals, and colors - more then 500 ingredients in all. Paperback 329 pgs. 15.95
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Once again, Wiccan families can take heart! Family Wicca is backrevised and expanded! More than 10 years ago, it was the first book written specifically for Wiccan parents. Now its the 21st centurys best reference for the still growing number of neo-Pagan parents who want to introduce their children to the principles of their religion. Like Ashleens other books, its written from her perspective as a Wiccan, but its easy for Asatruar and Druids to translate and use, too. In Family Wicca, priestess, wife, and mother Ashleen OGaea offers encouragement, shares her own familys experiences, discusses real-life challenges and how to deal with them, and provides a wealth of simple rituals and inexpensive projects that will enhance your familys life in every way. Learn to ground your family in Wicca without devaluing other religions... explain life, sex, and, death compassionately and with calm common sense. Live mythically... and joyfully celebrate the passages in your life. Not only will you find lots of ideas to use right away, youll also refer to this book again and again as your traditions grow with your family. It includes, for example: Answers to hard questions about the faith from children and non-Wiccan family and friends. Ways to put Charge of the Child into practice. Blessings for daily events and spells for daily problems. Tips on celebrating the Sabbats through camping and other outdoor activities. Projects to do together, such as making brooms, banners, calendars, and coloring books. Wiccas families are Wiccas future. The need for mutual support is increasingand Family Wicca is revised and expanded to answer that need for another generation. Paperback, 256 pgs.15.95
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Familiarize yourself with the ways of Wicca with this practical, illustrated guide to the basics of witchcraft. In addition to spells and meditations, this handbook (written by a Wiccan priestess) examines the Wiccan faith and festivals, and what it means to live by magic in the modern world. Each chapter contains a blank section for recording magical experiences and dreams. Interviews with real witches provide unique insights into the religion`s values, and one entire section is devoted to issues surrounding self-initiation. Pragmatic concerns such as working with other witches, ritual requirements, and even how to make a magic wand are included. With a detailed glossary and a who`s who of historical and modern Wicca, any would-be witch can be conjuring in no time. 25.95
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Green, Celtic, Alexandrian, Eclectic . . . every circle, coven, and grove of Witches is as unique as the magick they practice. No matter what kind of Witch you are, High Priestess Deborah Blake`s guide to group practice has something for you. An instruction manual, workbook, and Book of Shadows all rolled into one, Circle, Coven & Grove is an ideal tool for busy Witches, new groups, new leaders, groups sharing leadership, and Wiccans seeking inspiration for crafting rituals. Blake provides original, easily modified group rituals for New Moons, Full Moons, and Sabbats for a full Wheel of the Year. There are seasonal spells, blessings, and rituals for celebrating holidays, increasing energy, giving thanks, healing, and more. Blake also discusses circle etiquette and the do`s and don`ts of establishing a group or becoming a good coven leader. 253 pages, softcover. 15.95
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What happens when religion is shaped by war, politics and propaganda? This is a cautionary account for our times that began 50,000 years ago; from the author of Green Witchcraft Volumes I, II, III, Dancing Shadows and Origins of Modern Witchcraft, Ann Moura. Widely recognized as the leading authority on the history of Paganism, Moura tells the story of the birth and evolution of Western religion with focus on NeoPaganism, Wicca and Witchcraft. The history complete with influences, pivotal junctures, intersections, parallels, overlaps and adaptations. Full of surprises, insights and revelations this book is a must-read for every Pagan and every student of religious studies/history. This is a 228 page trade paperback 19.95
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In her first book-length work, Sabin presents a first-rate, fresh and thorough addition to the burgeoning field of earth-based spiritual practice volumes. Sometimes using examples that young people can relate to (SATs, dying grandmothers), she opens the door to this path for people of all ages who want concrete beginnings to "work actively and spiritually to develop as a person." Sabin covers well the familiar territory of the calendar, circle, pentagram, tools, etc., but she shines distinctively in several areas. The first is in Wiccan history, written in a light, informative style that magically mines depth, breadth and brevity. Another is in the emphasis on personal will and ethical practices that transcend reliance on external paraphernalia. She also deftly shows how the various tools and spells can be put into use, but always encourages practitioners to utilize their own experiences, environment and spiritual intelligence to shape their practice. Especially helpful are the criteria to assess groups and potential teachers, and the volume is capped by a fine bibliography. Sabin advocates consistent study, practice and evolved learning. Gently admonishing her reader not to become a "one-book wonder," Sabin has nearly voided her own advice with this important first effort that is perfect for novice Wiccans. Paperback 262 pgs.
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Popular Wiccan author and priestess Deborah Lipp is back with The Way of Four Spellbook, the companion edition to her successful elemental witchcraft book, The Way of Four. This knowledgeable guide presents never before explored magical material, such as combining elemental work with elemental purpose in a structured spell. Many different magical methods and styles are covered, including spell structures that are closely aligned with each element-handwritten spells for Air magic, soaking and bathing spells for Water magic, sex magic for the element of Fire, and burial and planting magic for Earth spells. In her friendly and forthright way, Deborah Lipp gives detailed information on the essence of a spell, including the meaning of intention, the difference between target and goal, the use of interconnection, sources of power, magical focus, and much more.16.95
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As ancient as any spiritual belief, witchcraft is being rediscovered as an alternative to the established religions. We are all familiar with the images of witchcraft in history, fairy tales, and popular culturebut what do modern-day practitioners actually believe? A present-day witch reveals the truth behind the mythology, and shows how the traditions and rituals of witchcraft are relevant to todays world. She delves into such age-old concepts as natural spirituality and goddess worship that speak to our concern for the environment and gender equality, and presents straightforward explanations of seasonal festivals, initiation rites, and Wiccan tools and symbolism. Whether youre looking for a guide to your own spiritual path or simply curious, this is an excellent introduction to the circle. 18.95
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Casting Spells & Performing Other Wicca Magic. Leanna Greenaway takes a contemporary approach to Wicca, also known as witchcraft, and shows you how to use it as a healing and positive force. Practice magic with tarot cards, magnets, and pendulums. Cast love, health weath, family happiness, and career spells. And discover which herbs are beneficial when conducting spells and rituals. Greenaway makes these life-affirming, ancient Wicca traditions meaningful and accessible to you today. The user-friendly, beautifully illustrated books in this series demystify a variety of divination systems, including astrology, dreams, numerology, palmistry, Chinese astrology, color therapy, crystals, fortune telling with playing cards, handwriting analysis, runes and face reading. Paperback, 160 pgs.10.95
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Lipp, author of The Way of Four and Elements of Ritual, suggests that the reason there are not more advanced Wicca books is because advanced Wicca happens when you stretch beyond Wicca itself. She goes on: When I was trained as a young traditional Wiccan, I was expected to make an extensive study of topics that ranged far beyond Wicca and witchcraft. For Lipp, the areas beyond memorizing the elements of the pagan calendar and spell casting that young Wiccans ought to be exploring include such obvious topics as the evolution of modern Wicca from Freemasonry and the history of witch hunts. However, she breaks new ground when she encourages readers to explore such traditional spiritual practices as meditation and the study of comparative religion. She writes, Certain advanced Wiccan skills, such as deep trance or channeling, depend on a greater ability to still the mind, quiet the ego, and reach an inner balance. Indeed, Lipp invites readers to enter into psychotherapy in order to gain deeper self-awareness. Each of her chapters is supplemented with a helpful homework section and an annotated bibliography for further reading. Advanced practitioners of all stripes should be delighted with this 176 page trade paperback. 17.95
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