If You Want to Be a Witch: A Practical Introduction to the Craft

by Edain McCoy

Choosing the right book to learn about the Old Religion can be quite challenging. If You Want to Be a Witch is dedicated to those who want an easy-to-read, yet thorough, introduction to the Craft and its practices.

Filling in the gaps often found in other Wiccan guides, this primer explains the basic tenets of Witchcraft, detailing Wiccan history, philosophy, common traditions, and modern-day ethics. Learn about cyclical time, Wiccan magick...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738705144
• ISBN13: 9780738705149
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Definitely Interesting

I personally love McCoy's writing style, and this book is no exception. She lays out the most basic groundwork for the beginner, showing them what the RELIGION is about without going too deep into the realms of magick. I personally also love the way she emphasizes meditation and practice, and challenges the reader. "Knowing this, do you still want to be a witch?" A great prep material for the craft, it should be read with her book Magick: What it is and How it Works for the best effect, along with other Wicca 101 books.

Answered My Questions

This book was a very easy read. All the millions of questions I had in my head were answered at least in part by this book. She does a great job of taking you through the basics, and at the same time leaving you wanting to do more research. She helps make you feel more confident about selecting other books and resources.

best beginner book i read

I own a library of three dozen books, and this one is absulutely the best for a beginner. Even explains some stuff that was never clear to me before, and I have read volumes on the subject. A must have.

A Beginner's MUST

(sorry I can't spell very well) Yes, a very good introduction. I personally like the emphasis on meditation. A must have for any wiccan beginner.

Great for Beginners

This book is one of the best books I have read for beginners are even those that have to step back and review what they have learned to help them on their journey. I have been practicing since Yule. Here a few weeks ago I was at a stand still and once I picked up this book I was able to understand things better then when I first started. The Author explains things such as the book of shadows really well and also teaches you how to do a basic meditation. I feel everyone sould read this book.