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Great Teen Wicca Book, August 3, 2005
This review is from: Confessions of a Teenage Witch: Celebrating the Wiccan Life (Mass Market Paperback)
I've read the last two books this young lady has put out. You could tell they were leading into something. With this book, Ms. Rain does a fine job at achieving what the previous books were leading up to: a well written and produced teaching book about Teenage Wiccan Practices by a Teenage Wiccan.
Where her previous two books were samplings of her life so far as a Wiccan and a teen, this book puts it all together and blends a nice writing style with a well fashioned book and some handsome graphics.
The book is suitable for the teen starting their path in Wicca. I feel Ms. Rain has achieved what some of the other older writers have failed to do in previous attempts to write for the teen market - write on a level that teens of today will understand and relate to. Ms. Rain has worked out a very satisfying handbook on the Wicca Craft that explains details and goes into depth on many topics.
This is a beginner's book. All the material here is basic Wicca practices. The difference is that Ms. Rain spells it out for you. She goes in depth, working through the various practices, holidays, beliefs and workings of what it is to be Wiccan. Additional excerpts from her personal growth diary (her "Book of Shadows") allow us to observe a young lady growing in spirituality over her early teen years and maturing into a woman filled with her own inner strength and personal spiritual path.
She enlists the aid of several other young teens walking the Wiccan path as well. She introduces them to you, and adds their comments about how they feel in regards to the material being discussed. It is a lovely addition to the book, and it draws the reader in by suggesting that they too can reflect on this material and make decisions for themselves regarding their personal spiritual path.
Topics covered in this book include Wiccan Essentials, Goddess and God, Altar, Circle Casting, Sabbats, Full Moon, Spells and Magic. Each section has tips for doing these activities yourself, ponderings on the meanings of the material discussed, instructions for crafts and celebrations, actual prayers and spells and expanded basic practices.
These are all geared towards the teen practitioner; the student who yearns for something more from a Wicca handbook. This book goes into actual practices with the reasoning behind what we do, and discusses it on a teen level. This is not so much a book about Wicca, but more about who we are and how we practice. The level never leaves the learning stages, but expands the basics from how into why.
The book is peppered with some nice photos in black and white which enhance the material. They are nicely fitted into the discussion, like a picture of hand labeled oil bottles in the essential oils section. Ms. Rain and her mother composed and produced these shots with material that are part of Ms. Rain's practice, and they are a nice compliment to the material presented.
For the teen looking for a book that approaches Wicca on their level and gives more to work with than just correspondence tables and Goddess/God charts, this may be just the book you are looking for to progress further with your studies. This is a very nice book and one Ms. Rain should be proud of. boudica
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Confessions of a Teenage Witch, November 27, 2005
This review is from: Confessions of a Teenage Witch: Celebrating the Wiccan Life (Mass Market Paperback)
Many teens are confused when they enter the Craft because there are so many books. They wonder which book is best and what authors can be trusted. In "Confessions of a Teenage Witch", author Gwinevere Rain proves she is a true Witch and authority on the theory and practice of modern Witchcraft.
The book begins with with a number of beginner questions dealing with what Witches believe and what they practice. The the reader is then emersed into the magickal world of Witchcraft as Rain discusses Wiccan ethics, deities, rituals, celebrations, and tools. The text concludes with an indepth guide to crafting and preforming one's own spells.
"Confessions" is different from many other Teen Witchcraft books because it is deey personal. Rain includes excerpts from her own Book of Shadows, or magickal journal, exhibting her own Wiccan journey. What's more, Rain includes thoughts from teen Witches around the world on various Wiccan topics.
Gwinevere Rain takes your hand and guides the reader through what it means to practice Wicca and truly live the magickal life. From creating your own spells, to celebrating the Full Moon, to decorating and celebrating the Sabbats (Wiccan holidays), to connecting to the Wiccan God and Goddess, Ms. Rain creates a thorough guide for teens seeking to learn about and practice the Craft of the Wise.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Sage Wisdom for All Ages and All Genders - Kudos!, October 30, 2005
This review is from: Confessions of a Teenage Witch: Celebrating the Wiccan Life (Mass Market Paperback)
I originally purchased this book for my children. It did not take long before I realized that Gwinevere Rain would become a favorite author.
I am 41 years old <male> and there are no words to describe my spiritual path other than I find Divinity everywhere. I like to keep an look out for spiritual books that may be of interest to my kids and that I can recommend...which means I always read books I think may be of interest.
I am amazed at the depth of caring and life understanding by Ms. Rain and the many young people from around the world who made contributions to this book.
If only such information and inspiration was available when I was a teenager. Mr. Rain brings the magick of true feeling and contribution to life.
Many on this path are very independent with amazing experiences. When you practice a magical tradition of any path you reach "knowing" and unlike the rest of the world most of which are searching and relying on faith and belief. A certain arrogance can sometimes set in.
"Kids" are the future and many young people are searching and many of traditional religions are scared and contextualize WICCA or neo-paganism in it's many forms as a "war" against them. Many born and raised into fear based command and control belief systems are waking up and often are lead by their children to no longer be afraid; to seek and explore a path of healing and inspiration.
Ms. Rain gives good advice to young people about important topics that they may experience and need to prepare for, advice that applies to anyone and everyone.
I am reminded that young people are amazing and many who are "young" today also have come here with great wisdom; they are teachers, healers and just simply amazing.
5 Stars, highly recommended for ALL ages and genders. I look forward to reading her other books, as well as future works that will reflect an amazing life unfolding.
Harm None - Heal All
Merry Meet
God(dess) Bless
Namaste'
And all that Jazz....
- David
www . thechurchofwhatworks . com
www . healmyenemy . com
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