Paganism, Wicca,
Witchcraft and Nature Spirituality
I was going to try to make
this several different sections (really, I was!!) But the further
I got into putting it all together, I realized that - at least for me - any
division was impossible. To me, Magic and Nature go hand in hand.
And while some may call us Pagans or Wiccans or Witches - and we may even
give ourselves those labels - what it all boils down to is that, however we
may practice and whatever we may call ourselves, we of this ilk all share
a reverence for Nature and what She/He can do (yes.. some consider Nature
a male!) So, below, you'll find a various cross section of the topics
above.
Drawing Down the Moon :
Witches, Druids, Goddess - Worshippers, and Other Paganism in America
Today:
Margot Adler
Paperback : Published by
Penguin USA
Revised and Expanded Edition
pub. 1997
As far as I'm concerned,
for historical reference in the US, this book can not be beat. While
I've met some who think it's only about the more Feminine side of history,
I have to say I disagree, having met several different groups across the
country. Extremely well researched and thought out, it's a wonderful
reference book for anyone - beginners, practitioners and the simply curious.
I'm
interested..
Positive Magic : Occult
Self - Help : Marion Weinstein
Paperback : Published by
Earth Magic
Revised Edition pub. 1994
For anyone who'd like to
understand the nuts and bolts of the Occult world and the why's and how's
of the workings of magic. The first time I ever got into the Craft,
it was by the back door so to speak (I had a fascination with Quantum Physics);
reading this book tied that correlation together for me nicely. She
includes such topics as Divination and Karma and Reincarnation, as well
as discussions about negative magic (some very good arguments against it!!)
as well as Astrology and the power of words - all written in a style that
is amazingly practical. As far as I'm concerned, this book should
be called the Physics Behind Magic 101. Anyone who has ever
wondered how to go about taking charge of (and personal responsibility
for) their own lives should take a seriously close look at this book.
Where
to go, where to go...
of Witches' : Celebrating
the Goddess As a Solitary Pagan
Janet Thompson
Paperback : Published by
Samuel Weiser
And for those of you who
just wish to understand the basics, I highly recommend this book.
With beautiful poetry and well thought out prose, she covers the basics
behind her beliefs in a way that is very easy to understand.
Let's
take a look...
Wicca : A Guide for the
Solitary Practitioner
Scott Cunningham
Paperback : Published by
Llewellyn Publications
And for those who've read
about the bare bones basics, this is a great next step. While still
covering the basics, it also gives the newcomer a means of applying that
knowledge to their everyday life in a way that is easy to grow into.
I even recommend this book for those of us who feel we've mastered our
Craft : it never hurts to remember where we came from and how we got here.
Sounds
good to me...
Living Wicca : A Further
Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
Scott Cunningham
Paperback : Published by
Llewellyn Publications
A wonderful next step to
the first Guide. This takes you beyond the basics into living the
Path. Covering everything from the subject of secrecy to deity concepts
to ritual design and teaching, he reaches out to the heart of the Craft
in a simple, straight - forward, and well written way.
When we lost this man,
we lost a good one.
Let's
look and see..
Well, that's the end of
this section for now. As the bookstore grows, of course more titles
will be added. And, as always, should you have any suggestions, feel
free to write me at
aerta@yahoo.com
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