Simple Wicca (Simple Wisdom (Conari)) [Hardcover]

Michele Morgan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Simple Wisdom (Conari) | Publication Date: October 4, 2000

Wicca is based on spiritual practices that honor the earth, nature, and the balance of male and female energies. Contrary to popular belief, this complex religion has nothing to do with black magic and everything to do with ancient wisdom, herbal healing, energy management, and becoming part of a nurturing community. In Simple Wicca, practitioner Michele Morgan dispels the many myths that surround this centuries-old tradition, explains its main tenets, and offers interested readers the basics of how to begin to practice. While other books have been written on Wicca, none are as straightforward and easy to follow. Simple Wicca offers not only practical guidance in the craft, but also an emotional and spiritual understanding of the practice.

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About the Author

Endowed with psychic gifts since childhood, Michele Morgan has established herself as a leading private psychic practitioner, teacher, consultant, and spiritual adviser. Michele holds numerous keys, both traditional and metaphysical, to the mysteries of the universe, including a deep understanding of human psychology, psychic insight, tarot, numerology, astrology and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. She teaches quarterly classes at Discover U and at EastWest Bookshop in Seattle, one of the largest metaphysical bookstores in the Northwest, and consults with an extensive and extremely loyal list of clients all over the US, in Canada, and in Europe. Michele lives in a magical house in the country with her daughter, their dog, three cats, and two very spoiled pygmy goats. She is the author of A Magical Course in Tarot. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 195 pages
• Publisher: Conari Press (October 4, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573241997
• ISBN-13: 978-1573241991
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,290,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Wicca 101..., January 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Simple Wicca (Simple Wisdom (Conari)) (Hardcover)

I found this book at my local library and picked
it up to see if it was much different from other
"Wicca 101" books. I was pleaseantly surprised to
find some new "flavors" for an over-worked subject.
Yes, this book is very basic and still follows the main
tenets of Wicca, but the author adds her own "spices" which
really helps to freshen up the subject. But most of all,
the writing and concepts are extremely straight forward and understandable.
A perfect combo for any newbie!
This book is a very enjoyable read.....
I would reccomend it to anyone who is interested
in Wicca whether as a practitioner or just curious.
If you ARE a beginner, this book, coupled with Silver
RavenWolf's "To Ride a Silver Broomstick", would be
an excellent choice to get you started in your studies.

Now that I've finished this book and have to return
it to the library, I'm going to go out and buy my
own copy. It will make a wonderful addition to my
Wicca reference collection.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Ravenwinds

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Wicca is simply wonderful!, October 15, 2000

By 

Rebecca R. (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simple Wicca (Simple Wisdom (Conari)) (Hardcover)

I have been casually curious of Wicca for some time but never quite found ther right "doorway" into the practice. This book was the perfect lamp to light my path!

Simple Wicca is both informational and inspirational. It covers enough of a foundation to make you feel like you have an understanding of this ancient spiritual practice yet also provides delightful instruction on casting spells, working with various magical tools, the moon, colors, directions - even the days of the week.

Most importantly, as a beginner, I appreciated the honest, supportive instructional guidance of the author. I could almost hear the pages saying, "Its OK. You can do it. Give it a try!" And I will - I can't wait to cast my first spell!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Decent Beginner Book, Good for Novices, July 2, 2002

By 

Jonathan Burgoine "bookseller" (Ottawa, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simple Wicca (Simple Wisdom Book) (Hardcover)

I picked up "Simple Wicca" from the local bargain bin, and was imagining it to be a basic beginner's book for Wicca, and was not let down.

Morgan has a kind voice, and her prose is straightforward enough to be interesting and factual, without delving so far down into rote instruction as to be dry and without inspiration. Though some times her descriptions can get a little flighty and are over-exagerated to prove a point, they are effective for illustrating what Morgan means.

In subject, "Simple Wicca" covers the basics quite well. There's a crash course in various gods and goddesses, the sabbats, the lunar rites, and basic rituals of initiation and practice. There's also a good list of references, book and web, for more information on most of the topics that Morgan covers.

All in all, this is a decent book for beginners, but those with even a little experience in Wicca or Paganism will find this book fairly second nature. It might also be good for introducing the faith to someone who has a close person involved in Wicca.

'Nathan