The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft, 3rd Edition [Mass Market Paperback]

Denise Zimmermann (Author), Katherine A. Gleason (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: August 1, 2006

An invaluable resource for beginners and adepts alike, this best-selling and frequently recommended book on Wiccan magick and witchcraft has been updated and revised, now featuring a Year-and-a-Day calendar for the solitaire who is beginning to explore Wicca on his or her own.
• Loads of new spells
• New for this edition—a Year-and-a-Day calendar
• Expanded information on creating a personal grimoire and book of Shadows—the witch’s spell manual and “bible”

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

This guide offers a beginner's look at the history of paganism, Wicca, and witchcraft, from the Druids and Celts to the witches of today who practice an earth-based religion, cast spells, and perform natural magic. The book, written by a practicing witch, reveals details of the witches' Sabbaths, ceremonies, and altars. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Denise Zimmerman is a practicing witch and the co-owner of a Wiccan store in Baltimore, Maryland. She has been featured on the front page of the Baltimore Sun’s Lifestyles section as well as other periodicals. She teaches courses on Wicca and other esoteric arts.

Katherine A. Gleason is the co-author of Releasing the Goddess Within.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 3 edition (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592575331
• ISBN-13: 978-1592575336
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book for starting out., October 16, 2002

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Lindsay A. Beard "L. Anne" (Charleston, SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft (Paperback)

Don't get me wrong, fellow pagans, I recommend Cunningham' Guide for a solitary practitioner and other well known books. But sometimes it is easy to start from the very beginning. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft, does just that. It lays the foundation for other works (such as those by Cunningham) to contiune the way. This book introduces you to concepts and theories as well as jargon and even how to lead you in circle casting and ritual work. It presents the information in an easy to understand and comprehend manner. It breaks down complex ideas and explains them to you one piece at a time. It also offers tidbits of information throughout the book that are fun and informative.

This book has gone on my top ten of books to recommend to new people. I also recommend this book to people wanting a refresher on Wiccan basics. Kudos!

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A review from a real, live, practicing witch!, November 20, 2000

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"orianaulesia" (Kemah, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft (Paperback)

I found Denise Zimmermann's Book on Wicca and Witchcraft to be positively delightful! At last a simple primer that helps the "witchlets" of the world peek inside to see what a beautiful spiritual pathway Wicca really is!. Ms. Zimmermann breaks down the basic practices, legends, and lore into easy to understand language. She banishes misconceptions and myths in this easy to read guide. Kudos to both Denise and Ms. Gleason for a real "must read" for anyone who thinks they may have a bit of the craft in their heart!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and well laid out, October 19, 2002

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F. Mercer "bibliophile" (Phoenix, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft (Paperback)

This book has proved to be informative on the philosophies and rituals of Wicca. Probably too elementary for the practicing Wiccan, but interesting for those of us who know nothing and want to learn more.