The Wicca Handbook: A Complete Guide to Witchcraft & Magic

by Sheena Morgan

Familiarize yourself with the ways of Wicca with this practical, illustrated guide to the basics of witchcraft. In addition to spells and meditations, this handbook (written by a Wiccan priestess) examines the Wiccan faith and festivals, and what it means to live by magic in the modern world. Each chapter contains a blank section for recording magical experiences and dreams. Interviews with real witches provide unique insights into the religion's values, and one entire section is devoted to issues surrounding self-initiation. Pragmatic concerns such as working with other witches, ritual requirements, and even how to make a magic wand are included. With a detailed glossary and a who's who of historical and modern Wicca, any would-be witch can be conjuring in no time.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843336979
• ISBN13: 9781843336976
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Vega Books/Tsai Fong Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.0" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Good Wicca Book!

In the world of many many many Wicca 101 books, this book stands out. It does so not only because of its dramatic cover, but because of what is inside. Yes, this author did utilize somewhat artistic pictures throughout the text but for a very important reason: When a person feels drawn to Wicca, it may be hard to visualize what a Wiccan looks like or dresses like in ritual. It is very important that a beginner have a good visual aid to guide them on their pathway. Especially if perchance, they do not actually know many Wiccans themselves. NO,not everyone dresses like that in ritual, many Witches do not have the big robes and long cloaks. I've been a Witch for 3 years and just now got my first cape. But the point is, is that some do. If someone goes to a ritual, they should be prepared to see both. I think this book has great information for the beginner, and is even a delight for someone who has been studying for a few years. Another sidebar to that is this: There are many Wiccans who do not look "goth", but there are many more who do and choose to express themselves that way. If you want to take a look at how different one Pagan can look to the next one, I recommend the book "Modern Pagans" by John Sulak and V.Vale. It is an eye-opener. As far as the Hereditary vs. Non-Hereditary Traditions, there is a slight glitch. There are those who grew up with Paganism as a part of their lives and may not have had a name for it. Upon studying Wicca, they may have realized that Wicca is what their own family basically does. Wicca has become (in some ways unfortunately), the catch-all name for Witchcraft. Even though Witchcraft existed in some form before Wicca. That will most likely not change, but will be left up to each individual as to whether or not they distinguish themselves as Wiccans, Witches, Pagans, Heathens, etc. I highly recommend this book for a beginner and even for those who are "seasoned" Witches. We can never stop learning. It is nice to on occasion see our Craft reflected back to us in good book media, that way we know are not alone.