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Wicca Spellcraft for Men

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This book was a huge refresher from the majority of the wiccan books I have picked up. It seems that the majority of the wiccan specific books are written by females and I have found many slanted to the point of feminism to exclude but the slimmest positive mention of the masculine aspect, if not at times male bashing, talking about how horrible the males made society.
This book doesn't go into masculine vs. feminine... or the history of our culture. What it does though is fill in the areas that are soo often skipped over by the other books. It has a wonderful chapter on the Gods, a good review/introduction to spellcraft, great recipes for Oils/Incenses... and most importantly a great wealth of knowledge and experience that filled a spot for me that many books seemed to never mention.
This book should be in anyones reading list, it definately does not try to engulf all of the masculine aspect of the craft, as it is written less about the strictly masculine side then just about his view that wicca is a religion and not a fad and it is for men just as much as it is for woman, but I would recommend it full heartedly to anyone male/female or other.

Quick and to the point, Drew points out that there are two distinctly different forms of Wicca available to the reader. He then presents a Wicca that you do not often see, one for non-fadists! Finaly, a book written by an author who doesn't confuse Dungeons and Dragons with heart felt religion and a desire to improve ones state of being.

Perhapse the first book ever written on Wiccan Spellcraft that points out that spellcraft is a time honored and sacred tradition which can be used to improve the world in which we live.

I have never felt as good about being Wiccan as I have since I read this book! Finaly, a book on Wiccan Spellcraft that doesnt make the reader seem like a child.

Blessed be and live free!

A. J. Drew did a fantastic job with his writing in "Wicca Spellcraft for Men: A Spellbook for Male Pagans". Too many Wiccan books lean heavily towards the feminine aspects of Wicca and the Goddess. Balance is an essential element in Wicca, and it should never exclude balance between maleness and femaleness, between the God and the Goddess.

If you are a male pagan or male witch, this is certainly a book that you should give serious thought to reading and adding to your personal library. If you are a female pagan or female witch, this book will provide great insight into the male aspects of Wicca.

This is a fabulous book for every man who is into anything New Age, whether Wiccan or not. I can't comment on the authenticity or efficacy of Drew's spells and lore. But I can comment on his clear, straight writing and thinking style. As a man who associates with a lot of New Agers, I get so sick of spineless nice-guy New Age men who don't take responsibility for anthing and are terrified of anything resembling power. You'll find none of that in Drew's book. His worldview seems to be: take responsibility for your self, your actions, your thoughts, and use magic as just another tool to live happily. Having read this book, I think I would like to brew up some Bacchus oil with AJ Drew.

I read this book this afternoon / evening after reading Wicca for Couples (same author) the night before. I am absolutely hooked. It's like this, I work for a living & life isn't always easy. I look at the kids I see at the local pagan book shop & coffee house and all I see huge volumes of people that are completely misserable in thier lives thinking burning a green candle will make it all better. This is the first book that I have ever read on the subject that tells you that no, just burning a green candle won't bring you money. That spellcraft is indeed a method of improving ones life, but without hard work it just isn't going to happen. Why? Well because the laws of spellcraft are natural laws and nature simply insists that you do something for your rewards.

To sum up, if you want to live in fantasy land and confuse playing Dungeons and Dragons with religion and spellcraft, don't read this book. But if you are willing to work for what you have, this will do your heart good.

On the subject, this is the only book I have ever read that did not give me a good laugh. I was completely impressed with both content and style. I think Mr. Drew will soon be thought of the way Adler, Starhawk, Valiente, and the Farrars are today. Hats off and two thumbs up on this one.

This is the first book I have read which gives some clue as to how spells work and I am not even a guy. Before reading it, I always felt a little silly believing in such things. Now it all makes sence and I encourage everyone (men and women) to open their eyes by reading this most informative book.

Okay, now, I know that I am in the minority here. But...I really did not like this book at all. Not because it wasn't about "spells," because that's not why I bought it. But, because it seemed so full of contempt, cruelty, and just plain arrogance & "meaness." He left me feeling, which gives me pause for the concern of other self-identified Wiccans, that if you don't believe as A.J. does than you are really fooling yourself and are not a real Wiccan. And, that is why I so strongly object to this particular book. He fills this book with insults such as calling people "gullible," "simpletons," and saying that if they believe a certain Wiccan "tenetnts" that they "must have checked their reality at the door. (sic.)" He presumes that various common Wiccan beliefs are not Wiccan at all.

A.J. also makes a few factual errors which could result in the loss of businesses whom sell either real Musk Oil or Strawberry Oil. He states that Musk Oil involves the killing of an animal, and I know this to be untrue. Especially from Pagan Owned/Operated suppliers in Essential Oils. He also warns his readers to avoid sellers which sell real Strawberry Oil, because, as he tells it, there is no such thing. This is also untrue. Strawberry Oil is pressed from the skins and seeds of strawberries.

He even backs up one of his claims that it's alright to perform manipulative magick using one of Scott Cunningham's incense recipes: Business Incense (which can be found on page 61 of Scott's "Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews"), because the sense of smell is connected to the brain, saying that Scott wrote that this incense is to be smoldered near an open window to attract customers. Well, this is completely untrue, as Scott Cunningham never included such an "instruction." I checked this out for myself, as it sounded odd to me, as I didn't recall reading such a direct instruction in Cunningham's book, or I would have remembered it.

Over all, this book seemed incredibly belligerent, which is quite a divorce from his last book. And, I don't understand it, myself! And, I really didn't mind his last book, even though it was awefully dry. But, there's nothing wrong with that! However, there's absolutely no need for such name calling, and a book on spiritual practices certainly is not the place for them, IMO. Be well, and take this review for what it's woth, just a review after having read this particular book. I was absolutely upset when I read all of nasty words that were being thrown around. Granted, I will fight for freedom of speach until my dying breath, but...he could have DEFINATELY written this book sans all the insults!!! SERIOUSLY!!! He could have gotten his point accross completely unaided by such words as "simpletons," and much worse, my friends... So, please, take heart.

Blessed Be,
Wade )O(

Wicca Spellcraft For Men presents spellcraft from a male Wiccan perspective, explaining the difference between male and female energy results in spells and exploring how projective energy qualities have almost been ignored in female-dominated Wiccan texts. Wicca Spellcraft For Men is an excellently presented and uniquely informative treatise on male spell differences.

I found the book to be very interesting but not helpful in explaining to a child what Wicca really is about. However on the brighter side of things I think the author did a great job at providing a lot of spiritual insight for a lot of non Christian Individuals I would recommend this book to an adult but not a beginner or child who is still discovering what Wicca is about.