The Wiccan Book of Ceremonies and Rituals

by Patricia J. Telesco

Book Overview

In an easy-to-follow format that readers can use and adapt to their own needs, author Patricia Telesco examines the history of Wiccan celebration, the folklore surrounding each ritual or ceremony, and details how to observe the occasion to carry on these ancient traditions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806520310
• ISBN13: 9780806520315
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Citadel Press
• Length: 191 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

The Goddess of all books

As a legal wiccan minister I use this book so much i soon have to purchase a new copy. This book has helped me eclectically write my own rituals. Its a wonderful book to use for ritals and ceremonies or just for referance. I recommend this book to all serious witches! YOU ARE NOT WASTING YOUR MONEY ON THIS BOOK!Rev. MidnyghtSun

Wonderful!

I bought this book when I was still a beginner. I found it as good then as I find it now. When I decided to write my own Book of Shadows, I used this book as an outline when I wote my own Sabbat and Esbat Rituals. I espically like her addition at the end of each Rite where she tells of the traditions that she does. As a Solitary, I found it to be nice to know what others do. I even 'borrowed' a few of her traditions!

A Invaluble Book for Solataries

The first chapter of this book worried me. It was full of the most basic information that any Pagan would already know. But the rest of the book did not follow suite with its opening.I don't know how many books that i have read that contain sabbat rituals that are written for groups but "could easilly be adapted for solitaries"--and none of them have lived up to that claim. the rituals lose all meaning and cohesion when not performed by a group. so i am happy to report that this book contains solatary rituals for every sabbat--a rare find (the exception being edain mccoys wonderful "sabbats" which contain full rituals for both solataries and groups)--the book also contains group rituals for imbolg and samhain in addition to the solatary ones (but i guess all the rituals could be adapted for groups--hee hee)the rest of the book contains both solatary rituals and group rituals. but the group rituals are not nessaryilly for covens or even circles. they seem to be partner, family, and friends oriented.i really loved this book and will use it often. the authors voice is practical and free of self importance--she is very likable.following is the table of contents:AcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I: Ritual in Review1. What is Ritual?Part II: The Wiccan Wheel2. Candlemas: February 23. Imbolc Ritual4. Spring Equinox: March 215. Beltane: May 16: Summer Solstice: June 217. Lammas: August 18. Autumn Equinox: September 229. Hallows: October 3110: Samhain Ritual11. Winter Solstice: December 22Part III: Magic in the Moon12. Full Moon Ritual13. Dark Moon Ritual14. New Moon (First Quarter) RitualPart IV: Personal Observence15. Initiation16. Adulthood17. Marriage Ritual18. Handfasting Ritual19. The Blessingway20. Parenting Ritual21. Birth or Adoption (Wiccaning)22. Birthdays23. Separation24. Forgiveness25. Career Changes26. New Homes27. Eldership28. DeathAfterwardIndex

Good Book for Inspiration

This book will be very useful for ideas for writing your own rituals. Some of the rituals included are solitary, some are group, but all could be easily adapted. Some really pretty invocations, and some great ideas. I liked it!

Ritual Must!

If you want to understand more about how and why ritual works, or just want a handy reference for nearly any magical observance, you'll want to add this book to your collection.