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Author : Athena Gardner
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595128459
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (951 download)
Download or read book The Alexandrian and Gardnerian Book of Shadows written by Athena Gardner and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-06-01 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wiccan Book of Shadows.
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ISBN 13 : 9781515261377
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (613 download)
Download or read book Alexandrian Book of Shadows written by and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-08 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many negative reviews about this book on Amazon claiming that it the information is already available online, or that it is not a real book of shadows. This book is an amazing introduction to witchcraft and there is no other book on the topic that is as concise and straight to the point. If you are already an expert or in a coven this book is not for you, so please do not buy it. There are some haters out there that believe that by being in a coven makes them special and privy to "secret" information and feel cheated knowing that anyone can just pay $10 for the same info right here on Amazon, so they leave negative reviews to try to ruin it for everyone. Many of these haters claim this book is not the "real" book of shadows and that their version is the only true version. Its pathetic just like people claiming their religion is the only true religion. So to all the haters: Yes the information in this book is available using google search, yes it may be different than your coven's book of shadows, yes it is only 100 pages long. If you don't like it don't buy it. If you are an expert this info may seem redundant, but to a new practitioner it most emphatically is not. A Book of Shadows is a book containing religious texts and instructions for magical rituals found within the Neopagan religion of Wicca. Originating within the Gardnerian tradition of the Craft, the first Book of Shadows was created by the pioneering Wiccan Gerald Gardner sometime in the late 1940s or early 1950s, and which he utilised first in his Bricket Wood coven and then in other covens which he founded in following decades. The concept of the Book of Shadows was then adopted by other Wiccan traditions, such as Alexandrianism and Mohsianism, and with the rise of books teaching people how to begin following Wicca in the 1970s onward, the idea of the Book of Shadows was then further propagated amongst solitary practitioners unconnected to earlier traditions.Initially, when Wicca was still dominated by covens, "only one copy [of the Book] existed for an entire coven, kept by the high priestess or high priest. That rule has proved unfeasible, and it is [now] commonplace for all Witches to have their own copies." In the various traditions that make up British Traditional Wicca, copies of the original Book composed by Gerald Gardner with the aid of his High Priestess Doreen Valiente, along with alterations and additions that have been made since then, is followed by adherents. They have tried to keep the contents of this Book a secret, although it has been published on a number of occasions by figures such as Charles Cardell, Lady Sheba and Janet and Stewart Farrar.
Author : Gerald Gardner
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
ISBN 13 : 1465577734
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (655 download)
Download or read book The Gardnerian Book of Shadows written by Gerald Gardner and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magus leaves circle by the doorway, goes to Postulant, and says, "Since there is no other brother here, I must be thy sponsor, as well as priest. I am about to give you a warning. If you are still of the same mind, answer it with these words: 'Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.'" Placing the point of the sword to the Postulant's breast, he says, "O thou who standeth on the threshold between the pleasant world of men and the domains of the Dread Lords of the Outer Spaces, hast thou the courage to make the Assay? For I tell thee verily, it were better to rush on my weapon and perish miserably than to make the attempt with fear in thy heart." Postulant: "I have two Passwords: Perfect Love and Perfect Trust." Magus drops the sword point, saying, "All who approach with perfect love and perfect trust are doubly welcome." Going around behind her, he blindfolds her, then putting his left arm around her waist and his right arm around her neck, he pulls her head back, says, "I give you the 3rd password, a Kiss to pass through this dread Door," and pushes her forward with his body, through the doorway and into the circle. Once inside, he releases her saying, "This is the way all are first brought into the circle." Magus closes the doorway by drawing the point of the sword across it three times, joining all three circles, saying, "Agla, Azoth, Adonai," then drawing three pentacles to seal it. Magus guides Postulant to south of altar, and whispers, "Now there is the Ordeal." Taking a short piece of cord from the altar, he ties it around her right ankle, saying, "Feet neither bound nor free." Taking a longer cord, he ties her hands together behind her back, then pulls them up, so that the arms form a triangle, and ties the cord around her neck, leaving the end dangling down in front as a Cable Tow. With the Cable Tow in his left hand and the sword in his right hand, the Magus leads her sunwise around the circle to the east, where he salutes with the sword and proclaims, "Take heed, O Lords of the Watchtowers of the East, (name), properly prepared, will be made a Priestess and a Witch." Magus leads her similarly to the south, west, and north, making the proclamation at each quarter. , clasping Postulant around the waist with his left arm, and holding the sword erect in his right hand, he makes her circumambulate three times around the circle with a half-running, half-dancing step. He halts her at the south of the altar, and strikes eleven knells on the bell.
Author : Sean Belachta
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781411635517
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (355 download)
Download or read book The Coven Leader's Handbook - 13 Lessons in Gardnerian and Alexandrian Wicca written by Sean Belachta and published by . This book was released on 2005-06-22 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an initiate of both, the Alexandrian and Gardnerian Tradition, this book presents a serious and complete Neophyte training program for Alexandrian and Gardnerian Wicca. Pages from the Book of Shadows, sacred myth and much lore from the oral, inner teachings of these traditions make this book a unique and extraordinary training manual for the solitary practitioner as well as for long-standing initiates who search for deeper insight into the hidden mysteries of Wicca. Circulating in the underground community for many years, this book is now available to the general public. Topics include: History of Wicca, the Priesthood, the Book of Shadows, The Circle, the working tools, Altar arrangement, building Ritual, Invocations Chants, The Goddess, The Horned God, Atlantis, Merlin, The Legend of the Goddess, Legends of the Grail, Talismanic Magic, Oils, Herb and other Correspondences, Healing, Meditation, Invocation, Evocation, A guided visualisation into Solomon's Temple.
Author : Gerald Gardner
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781501022760
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (227 download)
Download or read book Book of Shadows written by Gerald Gardner and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-08-04 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Book of Shadows is a book containing religious texts and instructions for magical rituals found within the Neo-pagan religion of Wicca. The first Book of Shadows was created by Gerald B. Gardner, (an author as well as an amateur archaeologist and anthropologist), in the late 1940's or early 1950's, which he used in his Bricket Wood coven and then in later covens which he founded. The concept was adopted by other traditions. The current Book of Shadows is a compilation of manuscripts found in his museum after his death.
Author : Gerald Brosseau Gardner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (11 download)
Download or read book The Gardnerian Book of Shadows written by Gerald Brosseau Gardner and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Camelot Press
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595258085
Total Pages : 686 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (952 download)
Download or read book The Word written by Camelot Press and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE WORD: Welsh Witchcraft and America By Rhuddlwm Gawr, Taliesin Enion Vawr, & Merridden Gawr. Introduction by Sarah Llewellyn Book Three of The Quest Trilogy Many avid readers have awaited publication of The Word, part three of the Quest Trilogy. This is the most comprehensive book ever published on the practice of Welsh Witchcraft, and is one of the few books that teaches the basic spirituality of the Craft. It discloses why and how Welsh Witchcraft began. It reveals the religious practices and explains the mysteries of the magical rituals. It demonstrates initiation and guides the reader through that ritual as well as the arcane teachings. The Word establishes the claim that Welsh Witchcraft is a remnant of the ancient religion of Hyperborea and Atlantis.
Author : Rosemary Guiley
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1438126840
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (381 download)
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft and Wicca written by Rosemary Guiley and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05-12 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the previous editions:"Clearly the best reference work on the subject now available."
Author : Rowan Morgana
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1646116216
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (461 download)
Download or read book Modern Wicca written by Rowan Morgana and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lighting the Wiccan path for the modern practitioner The magickal practice of Wicca centers devotion to nature, promotes peace and balance, and embraces self-determination. Walk down the divine path with Modern Wicca, an up-to-date overview of the principles of the faith. Whether you're just starting out or have already begun your journey, this inclusive guide can help you focus your intentions and claim your personal power. Learn the history of Wicca, and find out how it has evolved into the modern day. Get acquainted with common deities of the Wiccan traditions, observe the spiritual significance of the holidays, and celebrate the full moon's monthly cycles. Details for creating altars, gathering tools, and spellcasting offer plenty of possibilities to adapt and enrich your worship. Inside Modern Wicca, you'll find: Diverse traditions—Explore the variety of belief systems, and examine the pros and cons of joining a coven or practicing Wicca solitarily. The power of spells—Harness spell casting for positive change with 8 spells for protection, house purification, healing, and more. Rituals and rites—Learn 8 key rituals to foster connection with the moon and sun, Goddess and God, and Mother Earth throughout life. Step into the light of the Wiccan way with the guidance of Modern Wicca.
Author : Rachel Patterson
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780999577
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (89 download)
Download or read book Grimoire of a Kitchen Witch written by Rachel Patterson and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-28 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is essentially a Book of Shadows, a Kitchen Witch s Grimoire. It covers what it means to be a Witch, how a Witch works, what a Witch does and how a Witch celebrates the turning of the seasons. It is packed full of information about all sorts of subjects from a breakdown of rituals and magical tools to reading auras and rites of passage, along with meditations, recipes for oils, incenses and spells and a huge amount of crafts to make for each Sabbat. The information herein does not follow any strict tradition; it is a personal interpretation of witchcraft melding together different experiences. Magic and the Craft are fluid and flexible, it is ever changing and we are ever learning. ,
Author : Philip Heselton
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738751952
Total Pages : 447 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (387 download)
Download or read book Doreen Valiente Witch written by Philip Heselton and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2016-06-08 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Revealing previously unknown details drawn from first-hand testimony and her personal papers, Doreen Valiente Witch reveals how Valiente's singular vision captivated millions of modern witches and Pagans around the world. Published in association with the Centre for Pagan Studies and the Doreen Valiente Foundation. Praise: "Doreen Valiente is the mother of the modern witchcraft movement."—Christopher Penczak, bestselling author of The Inner Temple of Witchcraft "Doreen Valiente is a shining star, a heroine, and role model for the witchcraft community."—Judika Illes, author of Encyclopedia of Witchcraft "Doreen Valiente has been called the mother of modern witchcraft and that is no exaggeration. She helped open the path that many of us walk some variation of today, and led the way with a grace and strength we could all hope to emulate."—Deborah Blake, author of Everyday Witchcraft "I am thrilled to see at last a well-researched biography of Doreen Valiente...This is a must read for the historical and personal perspective on the modern adaptations of the Old Religion."—Ann Moura, author of the Green Witch series "Doreen Valiente was a seminal influence on the modern magical world. Her lasting contributions to our community are both valuable and vast."—Tess Whitehurst, author of Holistic Magic "An amazing story of a strong and powerful-minded woman who truly took her own spirituality by the reigns...The best way to describe this book is that it is not just a biography, but it is a public service and a true gift to the Craft community."—The Wild Hunt "It is a wonderful read...Philip Heselton writes beautifully and has researched with his usual care...Above all, he paints Doreen to the life, with accuracy and affection."—Ronald Hutton, Professor of History, University of Bristol
Author : Ann Finnin
Publisher : Pendraig Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0979616832
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (796 download)
Download or read book The Forge of Tubal Cain written by Ann Finnin and published by Pendraig Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of the Roebuck, a traditional witchcraft coven in Southern California with it's roots in the English Traditional Craft of Robert Cochrane a.k.a Roy Bowers.
Author : Willem de Blecourt
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 9780485890068
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (9 download)
Download or read book Witchcraft and Magic in Europe, Volume 6 written by Willem de Blecourt and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witchcraft continues to play a role in the modern European imagination and in its cultures. This book brings together studies of its most important modern manifestations. The volume includes a major new history of the origins and development of English 'Wicca', an account of satanic abuse mythology in the Twentieth Century and a survey of the continued existence of traditional witchcraft.
Author : Douglas E. Cowan
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415969109
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (691 download)
Download or read book Cyberhenge written by Douglas E. Cowan and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Cyberhenge, Douglas E. Cowan brings together two fascinating and virtually unavoidable phenomena of contemporary life--the Internet and the new religious movement of Neopaganism. For growing numbers of Neopagans-Wiccans, Druids, Goddess-worshippers, and others--the Internet provides an environment alive with possibilities for invention, innovation, and imagination. Fr om angel channeling, biorhythms, and numerology to e-covens and cybergroves where neophytes can learn everything from the Wiccan Rede to spellworking, Cowan illuminates how and why Neopaganism is using Internet technology in fascinating new ways as a platform for invention of new religious traditions and the imaginative performance of ritual. This book is essential reading for students and scholars of new religious movements, and for anyone interested in the intersections of technology and faith.
Author : Douglas E. Cowan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118722108
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)
Download or read book Cults and New Religions written by Douglas E. Cowan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unparalleled introduction to cults and new religious movements has been completely up-dated and expanded to reflect the latest developments; each chapter reviews the origins, leaders, beliefs, rituals and practices of a NRM, highlighting the specific controversies surrounding each group. A fully updated, revised and expanded edition of an unparalleled introduction to cults and new religious movements Profiles a number of the most visible, significant, and controversial new religious movements, presenting each group’s history, doctrines, rituals, leadership, and organization Offers a discussion of the major controversies in which new religious movements have been involved, using each profiled group to illustrate the nature of one of those controversies Covers debates including what constitutes an authentic religion, the validity of claims of brainwashing techniques, the implications of experimentation with unconventional sexual practices, and the deeply rooted cultural fears that cults engender New sections include methods of studying new religions in each chapter as well as presentations on ‘groups to watch’
Author : Denise Zimmerman
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592571116
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (711 download)
Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft written by Denise Zimmerman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised edition, updated with magickal concentration exercises, magickal ethics, expanded coverage of Wicca and its deities, and new spells and recipes.--From publisher description.
Author : Janet Farrar
Publisher : Phoenix Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780919345713
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (457 download)
Download or read book The Witches' Way written by Janet Farrar and published by Phoenix Pub. This book was released on 1984-06 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive and revealing work on the practices, rituals and beliefs of modern witchcraft since Gerald Gardner's influential but unpublished 'Book of Shadows' triggered the revival movement in the 1950s. The authors explain what Gardner's text actually was, how he used it, and, as far as possible, what his sources were. The book goes on to give in full the first, second and third degree initiation rites, the consecration rites, and the many non-ritual passages of the 'Book of Shadows'. The rest of the book explains what the Craft is all about, covering everything from the rationale of witchcraft to reincarnation; from ethics to sex; from symbolism to spells; from astral projection to psychic healing; from clairvoyance to witchcraft's place in today's world.
