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It's hard to imagine a more comprehensive or well-written resource for students of Wicca than Wicca: The Complete Craft. D.J. Conway, whose earlier books include Moon Magick and The Celtic Dragon Tarot, speaks about the Wicca religion with seasoned authority, making this one of the best guidebooks on the market. She begins with an overview of Wicca, explaining its historical roots and dispelling common assumptions. For example, the practice of magic is not the focus of Wiccan religion, just a sideline, she notes. Conway also possesses a strong voice of integrity. Unlike some fad-feeding authors, she discourages teens from becoming involved in Wiccan magic without the explicit approval of their parents. In fact, even advises teens to avoid the practice of magic altogether, since "the vast majority of teenagers lack the life experience or emotional maturity to deal correctly with the ethics involved with magic." This sort of ethical vigilance is carried throughout the book. Conway offers over 500 pages worth of lessons and rituals, including the making of a witch (expect to study at least a year and a day), developing psychic abilities, protection and self-defense, puberty rites, breaking spells, astral projection, magical herbs, and ritual tools. This is the book for beginners, and is certainly a respectable resource for more mature witches. --Gail Hudson
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Popular pagan author D. J. Conway introduces readers to the religion of Wicca, or witchcraft, and dispels many common misconceptions about it. Conway offers a comprehensive overview of Wiccan philosophy and tenets and provides a useful primer for practicing Wicca as a spiritual guide. Wicca is an ancient nature religion that teaches respect for others as well as responsibility for one's actions. Conway emphasizes that it is not associated with cults, devil worship, or animal sacrifice. Wiccans believe in the sanctity of all life and recognize a dual deity, both a goddess and a god. Included are chapters on sacred space, ritual tools, holy days, meditations and visualizations, spells and the art of spell casting, as well as terms used in Wicca.
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In this chapter, I will try to explain the general beliefs, philosophy, and ethics of Wiccan and Pagan groups. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cup sandalwood powder, drops acacia oil, drops apple blossom oil, drops hyssop oil, drops bayberry oil, cup calamus, divination meanings, drops lotus oil, witness this ritual, cup hyssop, small taper candle, entire herb, chieftain class, fertile blessings, drops bay oil, eight holy days, quarter guardians, drops frankincense oil, magical jewelry, indigo candle, shrub class, spell bags, consecrated circle, invoking pentagram, folk names Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Full Moon, New Moon, Book of Shadows, Great Goddess, High Priestess, Great Mother, Drawing Down the Moon, Element of Earth, Winter Solstice, Summer Solstice, Element of Water, Horned God, Lord of the Hunt, Akashic Records, Element of Fire, Middle Ages, Drawing Down the Sun, Element of Air, Gerald Gardner, Spring Equinox, Dark Mother, Divine Child, Old Ways, Wise Crone, Autumn Equinox New!
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In this chapter, I will try to explain the general beliefs, philosophy, and ethics of Wiccan and Pagan groups. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cup sandalwood powder, drops acacia oil, drops apple blossom oil, drops hyssop oil, drops bayberry oil, cup calamus, divination meanings, drops lotus oil, witness this ritual, cup hyssop, small taper candle, entire herb, chieftain class, fertile blessings, drops bay oil, eight holy days, quarter guardians, drops frankincense oil, magical jewelry, indigo candle, shrub class, spell bags, consecrated circle, invoking pentagram, folk names Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Full Moon, New Moon, Book of Shadows, Great Goddess, High Priestess, Great Mother, Drawing Down the Moon, Element of Earth, Winter Solstice, Summer Solstice, Element of Water, Horned God, Lord of the Hunt, Akashic Records, Element of Fire, Middle Ages, Drawing Down the Sun, Element of Air, Gerald Gardner, Spring Equinox, Dark Mother, Divine Child, Old Ways, Wise Crone, Autumn Equinox New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Ancient World (Seven Wonders of the World) by Neil Morris in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today (Compass) by Margot Adler on page 19, and Back Matter
- The Celtic Shaman: A Practical Guide by John Matthews in Back Matter
- Fairy Tales by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter
- Full Moons: Fact and Fantasy About Lunar Influence by Paul Katzeff in Back Matter
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- The Witches' Craft: The Roots of Witchcraft & Magical Transformation by Raven Grimassi in Back Matter
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Spells and Spellcraft by Cathy Jewell in Back Matter
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