Recommended Books for Solitaries
Recommended Books for Solitaries
Recommended Books for Solitaries
Adler, Margot
"Drawing Down the Moon"
Farrar, Janet & Stewart
"A Witch's Bible: The Complete Witches' Handbook"
"Eight Sabbats for Witches"
"The Witches Goddess"
"The Witches God"
Farrar, Stewart
"What Witches Do"
~ Stewart Farrar ~ "What Witches Do". Though first commissioned in late 1969, this is still a worthwhile read for the beginner, especially good for those who want to know what goes/went on in traditional Alexandrian or Gardnerian covens. It was written as Stewart was first exploring the Craft, over 40 years ago, and gives a refreshingly open minded and intelligent view. Stewart sadly died in 2000, but left behind many wonderful books. Also worth checking out for the Farrars' view on Alexandrian Craft "A Witches' Bible"
Gardner, Gerald
"The Meaning of Witchcraft"
Gardner published two works of fiction, A Goddess Arrives (1939) and High Magic's Aid (1949) under the pen name of Scire. These were followed by two books, Witchcraft Today (1954) which was edited by Ross Nichols and The Meaning of Witchcraft (1959), in which Gardner described the tradition of witchcraft he had been initiated into. He claimed that High Magic's Aid had been an attempt to portray the tradition under the guise of fiction, without revealing oath-bound material, but that following the repeal of the Witchcraft Act in 1951 he had received permission from others in the coven to discuss the tradition more openly in the two non-fiction books.
Starhawk
"The Spiral Dance"
Valiente, Doreen
"The Rebirth of Witchcraft"
Weinstein, Marion
"Earth Magic"
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~ Marian Green ~ "A Witch Alone" goes through a cycle of 13 moons to master natural magic. It is for the complete beginner, those who are just starting to think about Craft and maybe even as the first ever book a person reads, as it starts with just thinking about witchcraft and how it might fit into your life. "Natural Magic" and "Everyday Magic" details more in the way of actual magical working (as the titles suggest!), though the first does contain some exercises and preparations.
~ Marian Green ~ "Everyday Magic"
~ Thomas Cahill ~ "How the Irish saved civilization"
~ Nerys Patterson ~ "Cattle Lords and Clansmen" (Social structure of early Ireland)
~ W.B. Yeats ~ "Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry"
~ Alexei Kondratiev ~ "Celtic Rituals"
~ Joe McGowan ~ "Echoes of a Savage Land". A look at folk customs and traditions of Ireland, very real and to the bone.
~ Lora O'Brien ~ There is a pretty good book on Irish Witchcraft which is out now, the first of it's kind in fact! For more info on it, or to order, please visit the Irish Witchcraft from an Irish Witch page.
~ Proinsias Mac Cana ~ Frank (Prionsias) MacCana died last year, leaving behind him fascinating and much referenced works such as "Celtic Mythology". A must have book for anybody interested in Irish mythology, and it's wider Celtic connections.
~ Rae Beth ~ "Hedge Witch". Written in the form of letters to two new students (dwindling to just one as the book progresses), and laid out over the course of a year's cycle, this is a gentle and pleasant book presenting a view of natural magical practice. She answers common questions from students in an easily understandable fashion.
~ Kate West ~ "The Real Witches Handbook" is as good book as any for the beginner, and better than quite a few. Quite general, and written from the POV of a woman who trained in her Craft over 30 years ago, the Handbook explains basic terms and gives some sound advice for when you are just starting out, or specifically interested in old school English Wiccan witchcraft.
~ Robin Briggs ~ "Witches and Neighbours". An interesting look at how witches have been viewed through the ages.
~ Gareth Knight ~ "A Practical Guide to Qabalistic Symbolism" Volumes I & II. Does exactly what it says on the tin. Certainly one of the better books on the topic.
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