Amber K, Covencraft: Witchcraft for Three of More. Most useful for: | Intermediate seekers interested in group work | Content: | Discusses covens in general; provides information on finding an existing coven and on organizing your own coven; discusses specific aspects of the coven, such as ritual supplies, coven finances, offices, welcoming new members, keeping a calendar, celebrating esbats and sabbats, training, initiation, group dynamics, counseling, networking, affiliation, and community relations.. | Commentary: | Probably the most comprehensive coven handbook currently available, this book covers just about everything you need to know about working in a coven. Although a great deal of information is included, it's written well and is not a difficult read, although some of the material is a bit dry. The chapters on finding and organizing a coven are full of practical suggestions, and the book really shines in its treatment of the details--managing financial matters, dividing duties among officers, etc. Plenty of ideas for rituals and other coven activities are included. The bulk of the book is going to be most useful for the high priestess/priest and other coven organizers--in fact, there is probably more information than the leaders of most small covens will ever need (few covens will ever need to do more financial record-keeping than making note of who brought the candles last time, and fewer still will ever be in the position of buying land for a covenstead)--but it's worthwhile reading for anyone interested in coven work. | | Recommended | |