Customer Reviews

Green Witchcraft III: The Manual (Green Witchcraft) (Vol 3)

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I remember the first time I read Ms. Moura's first book "Green WitchCraft". It was a deeper connection for me to the "Kitchen Witch" and "Earth Mother"parts of the eclectic path that I have melded and adopted as my own path. It was well written and practical. I found it basically explains Ms. Moura's Tradition of "Green WitchCraft" for those not familiar with it, and is a good place to start on this particular path.

Her "Green WitchCraft II" book covers the balance of nature, the play of shadows and of light. This is probably one of the best books on the subject of balance, and the two sides of nature. I especially enjoyed the meditations, and she did not disappoint me in this book either.

Her "Green WitchCraft III" book, subtitled "The Manual" covers the earlier material in text book form and is for those who are serious about following the Green Path.

Here Ms. Moura presents, in lesson form, the basic tenants of Green WitchCraft and gives step by step instruction on how to make this path your own. Her classes are laid out in a well thought format and the material is easy to understand and follow. She gives questions and answers following each class, pointing out the important material and encouraging the reader to think about the subjects covered. I love a book that gives you the opportunity to think.

For those who really enjoyed her previous Green WitchCraft books and want to adopt this path as your own or make this your primary path, this book will become the handbook for you. Those who are solitary will find it indispensable and those who teach will find they can use this book as a handbook for this particular path.

Green WitchCraft is a path well defined by Ms. Moura in her first and second books, and is completed here in her manual.

This is like the handbook for the Green Witchcraft series--so naturally, you need to have at least the first book to go through this one (second is optional, but some stuff from that one is also covered in the Manual). I have no idea what the problem was with the wet fish from England--get a grip! This book is a course of instruction that uses the first book as a textbook, (duh, that's why it's called "The Manual") so if you're looking for the next best thing to a classroom study of Green Witchcraft, this is it. If you're not, just stick with the first two books in the series. Some folks like a little more hands on work, and this helps you to get into the actual Craft at your own pace. Wow! Lots of different ways to cast circles and different kinds of altar set ups! Loads of practical information. Hey! I liked it!

I had read the first, the second was just as good, so the moment this came out I went out and bought it without even flicking through it, that was the big mistake! The first thing is the name "The Manual", well if that isn't setting yourself up as an authority what is?

The next is the content, or the lack of it. I had an unnerving sense of deja vu as I started to read, had I not read all of this before? Then the answer came to me, yes I had, whole sections (most noticable on the ogham) had been lifted from the first two and placed neatly in this one. This clever tactic for not having to write more new material is cleverly justified by the idea this book is complimentary to the first two, well it's not, it's a rehash of the first two.

The book is well padded out with the constant bombardment of the rede, rules of conduct etc, which I didn't appreciate as I follow a path of personal responsibility & an understanding of a boomerang effect, thus I am capable of making up my own mind about what I shall and shall not do. I don't need to consult a list of rules before every action.

The only new information is on palmistry, crystals & deity images, which to honest is the type of stuff you can get for free off of any basic pagan website.

I say, leave it on the shelf, the first two are better, and hopefully, the next one, if there is one, might be a return to form.

I found this book to be a OUTSTANDING Manual. After reading Green Witchcraft 1 and 2, I found 3 to be a great ending book. One of the things I have found with my children and other people is they don't want to study.(They want it handed to them now)And as we all know that isn't possible with witchcraft.I found in this WORK/BOOK,along with the other 2,a way to teach my children and others,with lessons and guided Meditations to get things rolling. It's set up as classes. Easy to read and understand.I recomment this book to people who are starting out as well as to those who have practiced for years. It would be more helpful if you read the first 2 books. (I have been a practing witch my entire life and have been teaching for 5 years now.)These books are something you can learn from not just act like you know what you doing.And the lessons are tools for spiritual and personal growth.

This book, as well as the other two in the series of three, is a must read and own for all Witches. Oh sure there are some minor problems, such as in her third book with the missing lesson plans, but so what..

Each of the books takes you on a magickal journey. You will discover just about everything you could imagine or would want to know about Witchcraft from reading her books. However, I strongly urge anyone interested in her books, to purchase all three. Although each book is well written and can be used independently, each book in my opinion compliments the other. I was very lucky to see all three of her books together on the shelf in the book store, and quickly grabbed all three (the last ones the store had). Blessed Be.

I bought this book because I thought it would be like the other two.(probably 'cuz there weren't any review on Amazon, which is why I'm writing one now)

This book is basically a textbook on green witchcraft. It's good for those who like doing assignments and activities... It's supposed to be based on classes the author taught.

I gave it three stars since it reminded me too much of school. I don't like that.

So to those interested in buying, if you need a workbook then get this book.

One of the better begining-to-intermendiate level books. Mae sure that you have the rest o the series though, because she does reference back to it.

I just recently purchased this book, its excellent.. Has loads of information in it and is so very intune with what I was looking for.. I recommend it to anyone starting out...goddess bless

I recommend all 3 Levels of this series for proper foundation. I appreciated the format of this book, although I read mixed reviews from others. In my opinion I thought it was clever and set up in such a way to teach you how your used to being taught, Teacher-Student w/ reviews, tests, assignments. So many places charge you 3x the $$$ for the same information you get in this book for a fraction of the cost. This is for a Wise Witch on a shoe string budget. : Enjoy!

Very interesting material.. also it goes hand in hand with the Grimoire for the green witch.