Turning of the Wheel: A Wiccan Book of Shadows for Moons and Festivals

by Stanley J.A. Modrzyk

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877287678
• ISBN13: 9780877287674
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Weiser Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Remember, experimentation!

I must say that anyone who expects to pick up a book of rituals and use them exactly as written may have some problems with *any* book of rituals. This book is a wonderful guide for a ritual structure, and for meanings behind festivals. We must remembert that Esbats are Goddess-oriented, and Sabbats are God-oriented, for the most part, in that it is celebrating the changes of the Sun as well as the life-death-rebirth cycle of the Sun King. The Goddess does have her place, as always. Please remember to read a book of rituals as a *guideline* for writing your own rituals. If you use ones that are written out for you and they do not feel comfortable for you, the magick will not flow properly. Write your own rituals. Use what appeals to you. Paganism is all about individuality. Also, anyone familiar with the Church of W.I.C.A knows that they do not strictly follow Gardenerian, Alexandrian, or any other "Traditional Wicca" guidelines. Stanley has actually strove very hard to ensure that nothing in his Tradition will "step on the toes" of the Traditional Wiccans. Perhaps this should be labeled more of a "Pagan" BOS. Just remember, Stanley's wife is Initiated into a Mystery tradition, and scrutinizes his books to ensure that he reveals nothing that would break any vows of secrecy. As an Initiate of Stanley's Tradition, I recommend the books. However, I do not practice his rituals as written, as he specifically encourages experimentation. I hope this is helpful to you.

A must have reference for beginners and established groups.

This is one of the few books that I have returned to time and again for guidance on developing rituals for individual and group use.

Great Step-by-Step Book

This book has it all written down step by step for a coven or group on what to do for the sabbats and the moons. I thought it was great.