Pagan Ways: Finding Your Spirituality in Nature [Paperback]

Gwydion O'Hara (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 8, 2002

Pagan Ways by Gwydion O'Hara is a complete introduction to the history, traditions, and practices of the Old Religion.

The many traditions of Paganism form one of the fastest-growing spiritual paths today. If you want to explore Paganism, this book is an ideal resource. If you think that Paganism might be a path for you, it explains what you need to know.  If you are starting in a Pagan religion such as Wicca, Pagan Ways will fill out your knowledge of the Craft.

·Find out the truth about Paganism
·Discover how to get in touch with the subtle forces of nature
·Explore the role of the eight Pagan virtues: love, trust, balance, humility, learning, reincarnation, harmony, and tolerance
·Learn how to follow the Pagan calendar and keep the holidays
·Read how to build an altar
·Understand the tools used in magic
·Find out about the stages involved in becoming a Pagan Priestess or Priest
·Read about the history of Paganism, including the founders of the modern Craft movement

Pagan Ways will give you the understanding and insight to make a firm decision about whether Paganism is the right path for you. You'll even be able to participate in the meaningful rituals that beautifully blend ancient wisdom with modern insights included in this book.

If you are a Pagan at heart, or think you might be, you should get Pagan Ways.

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About the Author

Gwydion O'Hara is dedicated to the research, study, and practice of ancient folkways that survive today.  For more than twenty years, he has looked for the practices of the people of the land, wherever they could be found and in whatever aspect they would present themselves.  His studies have brought him in contact with others who hold a common respect for the old ways, offering the opportunity to watch and work with different groups in both the United States and Canada.  In his studies, he has pursued the areas of herbology, mythology, folklore, and folk magic.  He gained recognition in New York and Toronto as a competent tarot reader and lectured on the subject for the Toronto Psychic Society.  A love for the lore of the simple folk, however, always has been behind his work.  Moonlore is a product of that devotion.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; 1st edition (September 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567183417
• ISBN-13: 978-1567183412
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars the worst book of the year, February 21, 2004

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AE (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pagan Ways: Finding Your Spirituality in Nature (Paperback)

Issue #1. This book is improperly labeled as "Pagan", and should instead be called "Wiccan Ways". These two terms do NOT mean the same thing. Things like the Wiccan Rede, the crede of the Goddess, the threefold rule, etc, do not apply to all Pagans. They are part of the Wiccan religion, which is Pagan. But not all Pagans are Wiccan.

Issue #2. Wicca should not be refered to as "The Old Ways" when it was invented (or developed, if you prefer) in the 1940's. Yes, some older principles are present today in Wicca, but this doesn't mean the religion is ancient.

Issue #3. There is no new information in this, and nothing that isn't already said in a thousand other books on Wicca. In fact, I found quite a few positive things about Wicca were omitted from this work, leaving it simplistic and insulting to real Wiccans.

Issue #4. If you pick up one or two books on Wicca and Paganism, this doesn't mean you are ready to initiate yourself as a "High Priest", but the author of this book seems to think it does.

This book is childish, misleading, and infuriating. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, least of all a non-Wiccan Pagan.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great start for beginning your journey, July 31, 2000

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Jennifer Dubois (The Woodlands, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pagan Ways: Finding Your Spirituality in Nature (Paperback)

I found this book to be an inspiration as well as an educational resource. PAGAN WAYS touches on many aspects of the pagan religion and offers a non confrontational view into the life and ritual of the pagan. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about the pagan religion.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable and educational read!, August 3, 1998

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Michelle ([e-mail]) (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pagan Ways: Finding Your Spirituality in Nature (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book. It read very easily, and flowed from topic to topic without confusing the reader or seeming choppy. It's written from a very down-to-earth perspective. I would highly reccomend it to anyone who is just starting out in the Craft, or just wants to know more about Paganism.