One of the most influential book on witchcraft to date. These books grapple with issues of sexuality, tell personal stories of faith, and provide information on the various pagan religious rites. Cunningham provides an excellent guide to wicca for beginners, one that covers all the basicswhat magick is, how it works, and, more importantly, provides a deep understanding of the spiritual roots of the religion. Wicca is a neopagan, earthcentered religion that has its modern origins in the teaching and practice of the original english wiccan, gerald gardner 18841964. Today, we take a look at some of the best wiccan books. As a magical religion, wicca is based on two principles. As it was originally designed, the wiccan religion was taught within a coven and only those within a coven could learn it. The pdf consists of 101 pages which will help to lighten the path of ancient wikka for the solitary practitioners.
An amalgamation of the gardnerian and alexandrian doctrines. Wicca for beginners, wiccan spell book, wicca herbal magic. Wicca for beginners, wiccan spell book, wicca herbal magic by j. Some people end up leaving wicca when they realize that other pagan religions are a better fit. Whatever their noticed differences, they both share similar practices and beliefs. It was developed in england during the first half of the 20th century and was introduced to the public in 1954 by gerald gardner, a retired british civil servant. Religion wicca audiobooks has all of the religionwicca titles youve been looking for. Ill leave it at that for the moment, since i could. Where can i read wiccan books for free, possibly with no download. Religion in general, and wicca in particular, involves intensely personal experiences. Introduction to the wiccan religion and contemporary.
Religion wicca audio books download instantly today. It spread through england in the 1950s and subsequently attracted followers in europe and the united states. Wicca is one of the most popular forms of modern paganism. The earth, the moon and the magical path to enlightenment. Scott cunningham practiced wicca for over 20 years and published more than 50 books. Where can i read wiccan books for free, possibly with no. Scholars of religion categorise it as both a new religious movement and as part of the occultist stream of western esotericism. Wicca also has some commonalities with druidism in its environmental component, and is considered the inspiration of the goddess movement in spirituality. Also known as the old religion and the craft, wicca is a religion with its own practices, tenets, and beliefs rooted in pagan traditions. In fact, a 1989 book by scott cunningham entitled wicca. Top 5 books every wiccan should own world religion news. Before wicca for beginners came out, for years scott cunninghams book wicca. Books on paganism, wicca and witchcraft sabbat box.
Free download living wicca pdf book for beginners, an essential guide for the solitary practitioners. When it comes to books about wicca, ive spoken at length in my other hub articles about books and authors that i heartily recommend. Scott cunningham, who authored over 50 books on wicca and new age religion, wrote the following about the goddess and the god honored in wiccan practices. A rebirth of the ancient religion of the great goddess. A practical guide to discovering the magic of plants, herbs, crystals, and beyond.
The beliefs, rites, and rituals of the wiccan religion exploring series by lady sabrina and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Wicca introductory books about the wiccan religion introductory books on wicca. Today, wicca is experiencing dramatic growth as teens reject what they perceive as christian paternalism, homophobia, and insensitivity to the environment. Hutton, a nonpagan professor, covers the progression of pagan. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
The best books about witchcraft of 2020 learn religions. The following is a continuation from the previous list. Today, the name wicca is frequently applied to the entire system of beliefs and practices that make up the spectrum of. Wicca culture wicca religious beliefs wicca witchcraft. Huffpost religion hopes that this list will be equally valuable for those who identify as pagans, as well as those who are interested in paganism, both academically and as a spiritual pursuit. Wicca pdf wicca for beginners books free download scott. Pick up some of our sellers wicca books and discover the history and practices of this belief system, as well as its relationship to witchcraft. The goddess chose the moon as her living symbol, and the god the sun as his living symbol, to remind the inhabitants of earth of their fashioners scott cunningham, cunninghams book.
X research source there are introductory and advanced texts about wicca that will give you a solid understanding of the religion. A coven is a group of wiccans who meet together to perform rituals. Today, there are thousands of individuals and groups practicing various forms of the wiccan religion and other pagan nature spirituality. Browse through our ebooks while discovering great authors and exciting books.
A guide for the solitary practitioner argued that wicca is an individualistic religion whose practitioners could alter their expression of wicca to suit their personal beliefs and needs. There is great diversity among individuals and groups that practice a wiccan religion, but many are duotheistic, worshiping both a female goddess and a male god. But as decades have passed, and many books on wicca have been published, some say that you can truly be wiccan without a coven also known as being a solitary wiccan. The heart of wicca by ellen cannon reed, wicca for a solitary practitioner, by scott cunningham, and other titles. However, a pentagram is a common symbol for all factions of the wiccan religion. Best books for beginner and advanced wiccans full list spells8. As a side note, does it bother anyone else that the religion section in barnes and noble does not contain books on wicca. The mysticism combined with the taboo nature of wiccans and paganism breeds an increased interest in wiccan practices. The following books are popular introductions to wicca for either solitary practitioners, or new coven members.
This is just an opportunity for us all to learn a little more about two ancient religions that have formed the backbone for a lot of the traditions and. Online shopping for wicca earthbased religions from a great selection at books store. This list features the thirteen books that every wiccan and many other. Books on the wiccan religion ontario consultants on.
Truly, if you have any questions about the religion and practice of wicca, it wont take you long to find your answers in wicca. Witchcraft and wicca are viewed as two distinct paths for some, while for others, the boundaries between the two are much more blurred. Basic beliefs wicca is an extremely diffuse religion whose followers practice their faith in a variety of different ways. Some of the most influential books about wicca include.
The beginners and those wishing to learn more about wicca should immediately. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The best books on wicca for beginners in my opinion is the modern witch series by shawn robbins and leanna greenaway or the neopagan classics, such as book of shadows by gerald gardner or where witchcraft lives by doreen valiente. Wicca is the witch cult and witchcraft and its followers the wica. Id be interested in both childrens books that introduce some of the basics, and books for parents with advice on how to raise a child in a wiccanpagan home. Wicca is a recognized religion that many have practiced throughout the world for centuries, but it is often misunderstood. Just as in any religion, there are a variety of paths and types of wicca. Intuitive, personal and practical magick natural witchery. Possibly the greatest aspect of cunninghams book, however, is that over half of it. Wicca, or the craft, is a neopagan religion popularized in the 1940s. Here you will find books on paganism, wicca and witchcraft.
Shanddaramon, selfinitiation for the solitary witch. Though rituals and practices vary among people who identify as wiccan, most observations include the festival celebrations of. A guide for the solitary practitioner was the goto beginner wicca book. Pagan religions, including wicca, and the people who practice them. Discover how to become a witch, wiccan spells abebooks. Powerful amulets of santeria by carolos montenegro itm. There are also a lot of wicca books i likewise dont recommend most of them churned out from the same few authors who spread more misinformation than anything. I know theres a place where i can read scott cunninghams guide for the solitary practitioner for free, but i for got where, i was also wondering if there was a place to find these for free or any other books you know of that are free. Other than finding a teacher, books are an integral way of learning about the craft and are timeless resources filled with information that one can use in the future for reference. Attaining higher spirituality through a fivedegree system, new page books, 2004. These factions are all of the wiccan religion, but they are distinguished by unique symbols, structures and some beliefs. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.