 Note: We do receive a small percentage
of the price of each book bought through our pages. Rest assured,
we are not getting rich from it. The money goes into our general
coven fund to buy supplies like candles, the occasional snack for meetings,
a few books for our coven reference library, expenses for community service
projects, and that sort of thing.
 Introductions to Wicca and
Paganism
(from both eclectic and traditional
perspectives)
The
Truth About Witchcraft Today by Scott Cunningham
Particularly good for those absolutely new to the idea of the
Craft, and it also makes a good introduction for friends and family members
who know very little about it.
The
Spiral Dance : A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess
by Starhawk
This is one of the first books generally recommended to those
interested in Wicca, and it holds up well as your studies progress.
Drawing
Down the Moon by Margot Adler
An overview of different types of modern Paganism, featuring
many interviews.
All the following books in this section are excellent overviews
of Wicca or general Paganism from a traditional viewpoint..
Wicca
: The Old Religion in the New Age by Vivianne Crowley
Witchcraft
: A Tradition Renewed by Doreen Valiente and Evan Jones
The
Pagan Path by Janet Farrar, Stewart Farrar, and Gavin Bone
Principles
of Wicca by Vivianne Crowley
Principles
of Paganism by Vivianne Crowley
Solitary Practice
Wicca
: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
The most popular work on beginning to study and work as a solitary.
It is easy to read, extremely positive and inspirational in tone, and addresses
most major aspects of Wiccan practice. This book focuses strongly
on the author's own form of eclectic Wicca without offering an overview
of other traditions, and some of the discussion of ethics and theory could
stand to have a bit more more substance. Overall, it's a great first book,
but supplementing it with some other reading material when you're starting
to learn might be a good plan.
Living
Wicca : A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
The sequel to Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner.
Of
Witches : Celebrating the Goddess As a Solitary Pagan by Janet Thompson
A thoughtful and rather complete work on solitary practice.
The
Wiccan Path : A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Rae Beth
Has a nice focus on grounding yourself in the spiritual and
thealogical aspects of Wicca before moving on to working magic .
Inside
a Witches' Coven by Edain McCoy
For those who are considering making the transition to group
work. More information on finding, forming or joining a coven can
also be found in Starhawk's The
Spiral Dance.
General books for Beginners
To
Ride a Silver Broomstick : New Generation Witchcraft by Silver Ravenwolf
To
Stir a Magick Cauldron : A Witch's Guide to Casting and Conjuring by
Silver Ravenwolf
To
Light a Sacred Flame : Practical Witchcraft for the Millennium by Silver
Ravenwolf
Buckland's
Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland
21st
Century Wicca : A Young Witch's Guide to Living the Magical Life by
Jennifer Hunter
A
Witches' Bible by Janet and Stewart Farrar
Never fear; the authors didn't choose the rather pompous title!
This is a great volume, combining two of their books (The Witches' Way
and Eight Sabbats for Witches). It's packed with information
on traditional Wiccan theory and practice, and should also a wonderful
reference volume as you continue your studies.
The
Holy Book of Women's Mysteries by Z. Budapest
The classic work on Dianic Witchcraft.
Magic and Magical Ethics
True
Magick : A Beginner's Guide by Amber K.
Natural
Magic by Doreen Valiente
Spells
and How They Work by Janet and Stewart Farrar
Earth
Power : Techniques of Natural Magic by Scott Cunningham
Earth,
Air, Fire, and Water : More Techniques of Natural Magic by Scott Cunningham
Your
Book of Shadows; How to Write Your Own Magickal Spells by Patricia
Telesco and Angie Marshall
Herbals and References
The
Herbal Arts : A Handbook of Gardening, Recipes, Healing, Crafts, and Spirituality
by Patricia Telesco
A
Modern Herbal Vol.1 and
A Modern Herbal Vol. 2 by Maud Grieve, C. F. Leyel (Editor)
An older book in two volumes; it provides extremely detailed
information on a great many common herbs. This book is also available
free on the Web, but it is well worth the price to have a hard copy handy.
Jeanne
Rose's Modern Herbal by Jeanne Rose
Herbs
and Things : Jeanne Rose's Herbal by Jeanne Rose
Jeanne
Rose's Kitchen Cosmetics : Using Herbs, Fruit, & Flowers for Natural
Bodycare by Jeanne Rose
The
Good Herb : Remedies and Recipes from Nature by Judith Benn Hurley
Magical
Herbalism : The Secret of the Wise by Scott Cunningham
Cunningham's
Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham
The
Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews by Scott Cunningham
Cunningham's
Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham
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