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A working covens handbook, December 23, 2001
This review is from: Coven Craft: Witchcraft for Three or More (Paperback)
There are many new Wiccans/Pagans/Witches out there forming new groups and covens. Not many are from older, established covens. Amber K has written a collective of Coven protocol and wisdom in her new book CovenCraft - Witchcraft for Three or More. Although I am now a solitary, I was coven trained, and I found allot of this material realistic and dealing with real life coven experiences. Covering such vaired topics as beginning a Coven, finances and personalitys, the book is easy to follow. She leaves no stone unturned and presents the information in a well organized manner. For the beginning Coven, the book outlines understanding what a Coven is, what the basic needs are, how to decide what kind of Coven, how many members and how to deal with each individual, just to mention a few. For the established Coven, Amber K covers the challenges of growth, possible conflicts and offers wonderful ideas for Coven activities, teaching Covens and Mission Statements for the established modern Coven. Which brings me to another point. Though called CovenCraft, and is subtitled Witchcraft, the information in this book can be used by any group of three or more Pagans/Wiccan/Witches who are organizing for collective worship or social groupings. This book should not be overlooked because the title implies Coven or Witchcraft only. I would include this book in any Coven library and use it on a regular basis. If you are an eclectic group considering gatherings, or Solitary's meeting for Sabbat group worship, this book offers a good foundation to work from. No "Fluff Bunny" stuff here, Amber K may have written one of her most important contributions to Pagan reference material.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Required reading for starting a coven or working group, November 7, 2000
This review is from: Coven Craft: Witchcraft for Three or More (Paperback)
<I reviewed this book briefly at an earlier date, and I am finally writing a thorough review> Covencraft by Amber K is on my required reading list for anyone trying to establish (or join) a working group or coven. This book covers the basics of finding people, deciding if you can work with them, establishing a study group, and finally establishing a coven. It then goes on to cover some of the most common logistical issues any coven will face. The book is practical, and thorough. From how to write the flyer to put up on a bulliten board, to how to interview prospective coveners, and beyond, the book will take you through the arduous task of finding people to practice, work, and worship with. This is not a small book, it is one of the larger and weightier books in my library, but it covers a great deal. This is not a "basic Wicca" book. It does not cover the rudiments of the beliefs, the "why" of the religion. This book covers, and covers very well,the mechanics and logistics, the "how" of the religion. Of course it reflects some of the authors bias on how the coven should be set up, the heirarchy of the coven and so on, but these can be easily re-worked to suit a group with differing beliefs. While the entire focus of the book is on covens and groups, it has been of value to me and many others who have practiced as solitaries, which most of us do at some point.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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comprehensive guide to running a healthy coven, March 23, 2004
This review is from: Coven Craft: Witchcraft for Three or More (Paperback)
This book is an unbeatable resource for Wiccan covens and similarly structured groups. There is some basic background on Paganism, then chapter after chapter about every conceivable aspect of finding, creating, or sustaining a healthy coven: finding people, deciding on coven activities and scheduling them, coven leadership structures, different systems of initiation, coven offices, group dynamics, activities, community relations, legal and financial matters, counseling, and more. There are multiple options for just about everything, so you can use this book regardless of the kind of coven you would prefer to develop and work with. There are sample rituals, advertisements, flyers, articles of incorporation, and liturgy. The author has decades of experience in forming and maintaining healthy covens that last more than the 2-3 years that is the national average these days. The whole thing is written in a down-to-earth style peppered with humor and fun. It really demystifies the coven and gets down to business about how good ones actually work. Whether you are seeking to establish a new coven or energize/stabilize an existing one, you'll be coming back to this book frequently for its thorough and varied treatments of virtually everything you need to give thought to. This is one you'll use.
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