Product Description: Heralded as one of the greatest figures in the history of modern witchcraft, Doreen Valiente made an unparalleled contribution to contemporary spiritual practice. This book tells her fascinating story, from her earliest encounters with the Craft to her work with Gerald Gardner and her emergence as one of the foremost thinkers in the revival of Paganism and witchcraft...read more

The past century has born witness to a growing interest in the belief systems of ancient Europe, with an array of contemporary Pagan groups claiming to revive these old ways for the needs of the modern world. By far the largest and best known of these Paganisms has been Wicca, a new religious movement that can now count hundreds of thousands of adherents worldwide. Emerging from the occult milieu of mid twentieth-century Britain, Wicca was first presented as the survival of an ancient pre-Christian Witch-Cult, whose participants assembled in covens to venerate their Horned God and Mother Goddess, to celebrate seasonal festivities, and to cast spells by the light of the full moon. Spreading to North America, where it diversified under the impact of environmentalism, feminism, and the 1960s counter-culture, Wicca came to be presented as a Goddess-centred nature religion, in which form it was popularised by a number of best-selling authors and fictional television shows. Today, Wicca is a maturing religious movement replete with its own distinct world-view, unique culture, and internal divisions. This book represents the first published academic introduction to be exclusively devoted to this fascinating faith, exploring how this Witches' Craft developed, what its participants believe and practice, and what the Wiccan community actually looks like. In doing so it sweeps away widely-held misconceptions and offers a comprehensive overview of this religion in all of its varied forms. Drawing upon the work of historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and scholars of religious studies, as well as the writings of Wiccans themselves, it provides an original synthesis that will be invaluable for anyone seeking to learn about the blossoming religion of modern Pagan Witchcraft. *** "An established pagan studies scholar and trained archaeologist, White has written a comprehensive, balanced primer for those interested in Wicca and other modern pagan religions. The author details Wicca's history, core beliefs, and contemporary culture in a clear, concise manner that allows one to read the work from cover to cover or dip into it selectively. White details Wicca's rise to prominence in the pagan community and its development as a modern worldwide religion through an understanding of its origin and adaptation from England to the US and beyond. Of interest to students of religion, anthropology, sociology, and modern witchcraft, this volume should inspire discussion of, and further research on, Wicca and pagan religions in general. Recommended." --Choice *** "Although popular books that present the contemporary Pagan religion of Wicca from the perspective of a practitioner are easy to find, lengthy and serious introductions to the religion are rare. Rarer still are those that attempt to cover the broad range of beliefs and practices of Wiccans. Ethan Doyle White's book, Wicca, is unique in that it does all of this, as well as cover the young religion's history, demographics and culture. To its credit, this is a scholarly book that is highly readable." --Wendy Griffin, California State University, Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions *** "The volume will be valuable to readers, including non-academic readers, wanting a primer on modern Pagan Witchcraft not written by a religious insider. Scholars embarking on research in this area will find it a very helpful overview of the field. Established scholars of Witchcraft and Pagan Studies may learn something new about an aspect of the subject which is not their own expertise. There is no doubt that this volume demystifies Wicca." --Kathryn Rountree, Massey University, Journal of Contemporary Religion (History, Religious Studies, Wicca, Modern Pagan Witchcraft)

An ideal tool for busy Witches, new groups, and Wiccans seeking inspiration for crafting rituals provides seasonal spells, blessings, and rituals for celebrating holidays, increasing energy, giving thanks, healing, and much more. Original.

Product Description: The Wicked Witch of the West's cackling threat, "I'll get you, my pretty. . ." from the Wizard of Oz might be as memorable and instantly recognizable as a witch's iconic pointy-hatted crone image. This volume delves into the stereotypical image of witches and their newts, caldrons, and headwear and investigates their historical origins...read more

Product Description: Nature-based practices like Wicca and Witchcraft are exploding in popularity all over the world. The days of old dudes spoon-feeding us religion from a pulpit are giving way to the age of information and active learning. Young people are growing up with an understanding of how to connect with the divine on their own terms...read more

Product Description: As the Pagan and Wiccan communities grow, so does the need for teachers, mentors, and role models. For those who want to share their knowledge, teaching can be a very empowering and spiritual experience. But practicing the Craft and teaching it are two very different things...read more

Product Description: Scott Cunningham's classic introduction to Wicca is about how to live life magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with nature. It is a book of sense and common sense, not only about magick but also about religion and one of the most critical issues of today: how to achieve the much-needed and wholesome relationship with our Earth...read more

Product Description: Scott Cunningham's classic introduction to Wicca is about how to live life magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with nature. It is a book of sense and common sense, not only about magick but also about religion and one of the most critical issues of today: how to achieve the much-needed and wholesome relationship with our Earth...read more

Product Description: Whether you are searching for love, seeking abundance, or looking to right a wrong, the ancient powers of magick are all around us, always ready to positively influence events through willpower and ritual—conscious intention and precise performance...read more

Product Description: Although religious innovation in America historically has been the norm rather than the exception, mainstream Americans have often viewed new religious movements with suspicion and occasionally with outright alarm. The question motivating many studies of new religious movements has been 'why would someone join these religions'? In 'Antiquity and Social Reform', Dawn Hutchinson offers at least one answer to this often repeated query...read more

Product Description: Would you like to embark on a transformative journey unlike any other? In this comprehensive guide, award-winning author Raven Grimassi shows you how to craft a Wiccan tradition that is imbued with your unique signature. Based upon your core beliefs, you can design a spiritual system that best reflects your personal needs...read more

Wicca is a modern form of white witchcraft. This work shows you how to take this way of life up for yourself, whether full or part-time, as part of a coven group or as a solitary practitioner. It also shows you how to initiate yourself and to create and dress an altar, adding such Tarot cards and candles that will help you to weave real spells.

A day-by-day volume tracing the relationship between Wicca and the annual cycle of the year, with nature, history, observances and lore.