The Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism
The Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism

Author: Shelley Rabinovitch

Publisher: Citadel Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780806524078

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Whether you're looking for information on blessings, the Green Man, divination, ritual components, or spellwork, you can find it all in the Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism. Here is the ultimate source of information on all things Wiccan and Neo-Pagan, an indispensable tool for anyone wanting to learn about the history, traditions, and major figures of modern nontraditional religions. Organized alphabetically and designed to be both clear and comprehensive, this book provides definitions and detailed entries on a wide range of subjects -- including Witchcraft, Shamanism, Gaia theory, the Burning Times, Pagan festivals, Wiccan holidays, and much more. There are essays on Witchcraft and Paganism's influence on pop culture, including the crop of Wicca-inspired books, movies, and television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed, The Craft, and the Harry Potter series. From Altar to Otter Zell, and all points in between, the illustrated Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism is the first and last Wyrd on nontraditional religion -- the ultimate reference for anyone interested in past, present, and practice. Book jacket.

Encyclopedia of Wicca & Witchcraft
Encyclopedia of Wicca & Witchcraft

Author: Raven Grimassi

Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 9781567182576

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Grimassi has written extensively about Wicca, and Llewellyn specializes in books sympathetic to occult ways, so the combination is pretty predictable. He describes not only the usual magic practices, but also the religious and spiritual aspects of what believers say is inherited ancient European wisdom and scoffers say is made-up, new-age nonsense. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Witch Book
The Witch Book

Author: Raymond Buckland

Publisher: Visible Ink Press

Published: 2001-11-01

Total Pages: 934

ISBN-13: 1578597919

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A look at Witches, Witchcraft and the Wicca tradition from the author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft From Abracadabra to Aleister Crowley to Gardnerian Witchcraft to Rosemary's Baby to sorcery and Zoroaster, The Witch Book by the late, great Raymond Buckland is unmatched in its coverage of witchcraft’s historical, practical, and cultural aspects. A student of the late Wicca pioneer Dr. Gerald Gardner, Raymond Buckland has been widely credited with introducing Wicca to the United States. He was one of the world’s foremost experts on Witchcraft, Wicca, and Earth religions. With 560 entries, a resource section, and 114 photos and illustrations, this is an exhaustive exploration of Witchcraft, Wicca, paganism, magic, people, places, events, literature, and more. It shows how, in pre-Christian and early Christian times, Witchcraft (with a capital “W”) was a magical and healing practice associated with early spirtual beliefs, including how the word "Witch" comes from the Old Anglo-Saxon wicce or wicca, meaning a “wise one”: the wiseman or -woman of the common people who had knowledge of herbs, healing, augury, and magic. It also tackles how Witchcraft and paganism were erroneously linked with Satanism, black magic, and pop-culture distortions. It defines both the darker Christian concept and the true concept of Wicca, concentrating on the Western European and later New World versions of Witchcraft and magic. The Witch Book is a broad and deep look at witches, witchcraft and the Wicca tradition.

Origins of Modern Witchcraft
Origins of Modern Witchcraft

Author: Aoumiel

Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9781567186482

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This book sheds new light on the ancient origins of religion to give Wiccans, Witches, and the Neo-Pagans a sense of where they belong in history.

Wicca Craft
Wicca Craft

Author: Gerina Dunwich

Publisher: Citadel Press

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780806512389

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Traces the origins of Wicca and offers up a cauldron brew of spells, unusual recipes and fascinating Pagan lore. Also contains easy-to-follow rituals for the eight annual sabbats observed by Wiccans, an up-to-date listing of Pagan periodicals and sections on herbalism, tree magick and dreams. The author, a practising Witch, reveals the ancient secrets of magick and divination and offers her insights on Wiccan history, deities, tools, ethics and much more.

An Ye Harm None
An Ye Harm None

Author: Shelley Tsivia Rabinovitch

Publisher: Citadel Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9780806525778

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Two leading writers on all things Wicca offer a warm, practical guide to choosing how to use Wicca ethically and responsibly to enhance one's life. Topics covered include the morals and ethics of using magick; making sexual choices--traditional or alternative--that are comfortable, safe, and fair; and the perils of having money--or not having it.

The Encyclopedia of Magic & Witchcraft
The Encyclopedia of Magic & Witchcraft

Author: Susan Greenwood

Publisher: Hermes House Press

Published: 2014-01-07

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9781843094678

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This volume offers an examination of the history and traditions of magic and witchcraft, from very early times to the present. The book gives an examination of magic and its relationship with religion, from prehistory to the modern eras.

The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft
The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft

Author: Rosemary Guiley

Publisher: Checkmark Books

Published: 1999-01

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 9780816038480

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Identifies famous witches, explains terms dealing with witchcraft, and describes related churches and organizations

Wicca for Life
Wicca for Life

Author: Raymond Buckland

Publisher: Citadel Press

Published: 2018-01-30

Total Pages: 403

ISBN-13: 0806538651

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"Wicca for Life is a step-by-step guide to Wicca as a lifestyle: practical, easy to read, and no-nonsense in its tone. Buckland demystifies topics such as initiation and spellcrafting, and gives down-to-earth advice on how to embrace Wicca as a spiritual path for today. This book will be valuable on anyone’s shelves as both a reference tool and as a handbook to living a fulfilling magickal life." —Shelley Rabinovitch, author of The Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism Wicca for Life presents a comprehensive guide to Wicca for both established followers and newcomers to the Craft, designed to carry the modern Witch through every season and aspect of life. From Wicca’s ancient beginnings to its current practice worldwide, Wicca for Life encompasses the rites, rituals, and customs every practitioner needs to know. Written by Raymond Buckland, the leading U.S. authority on Wicca, this essential resource has been exhaustively researched and organized to provide guidance for Witches at all levels of skill and experience. Wicca for Life features a detailed reference to color symbolism, magical alphabets, chants and songs, and the magickal properties of herbs, as well as advice on how to: · Develop natural psychic abilities and healing tendencies · Focus powers and sharpen Wiccan wishing · Block curses and open up channels for positive energy · Learn to balance the dimensions of home, using elements of feng shui · Cope with crises and ward off negativity · Improve relationships with family, friends, and lovers Within these pages, a Witch can begin the journey into the ways of the Craft or discover new ways to enrich the daily practice of life-affirming Wiccan magick.

Witchcraft and Paganism in Australia
Witchcraft and Paganism in Australia

Author: Lynne Hume

Publisher: Melbourne University

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13:

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Contributes to the growing literature on comparative religion and new religious movements. More specifically, it draws attention to a new religious movement. Using a multidisciplinary approcach, Hume describes the emergence of a controversial worldview which has roots in ancient ideas but whose ideology is rooted in the 20th century.