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basilica_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Although some of the information is a little outdated, Scott Cunningham offers one of the most full and comprehensive resources I have read.
roos99's review against another edition
4.0
Ik denk dat dit boek een goede basis vormt voor iedereen die meer willen leren over paganisme, occultisme en natuurlijk Wicca. Dit boek is echt voor beginners maar legt een stevige basis (ook met het Book of Shadows dat toegevoegd is). Een iets bredere blik op de religie was naar mijn idee wel passend geweest, de theïstische insteek is er natuurlijk ook gewoon eentje maar ik had niet het gevoel dat een atheïstisch individu zich erg welkom voelt bij Wicca na het lezen van dit boek.
Ik denk ook dat er iets meer aandacht naar de filosofie van Wicca zou mogen gaan. Rituelen doen voor geld (waar ik zelf zo m’n ideeën over heb) vaker benoemen dan een connectie met Moeder aarde vormen voelt voor mij als een gekke verhouding.
Maar ik kan oneindig moeilijk doen over details, met Wicca als religie zonder leider is het lastig het met elkaar eens te worden. Al met al was het een leerzaam boek.
Ik denk ook dat er iets meer aandacht naar de filosofie van Wicca zou mogen gaan. Rituelen doen voor geld (waar ik zelf zo m’n ideeën over heb) vaker benoemen dan een connectie met Moeder aarde vormen voelt voor mij als een gekke verhouding.
Maar ik kan oneindig moeilijk doen over details, met Wicca als religie zonder leider is het lastig het met elkaar eens te worden. Al met al was het een leerzaam boek.
chaoticcute's review against another edition
4.0
An easy read - I can see why he's considered to be one of the world's best resources for new Wiccans. His book is very simple and he explains all of the symbols and tools very well, and even includes some rituals.
stephk23's review against another edition
4.0
This is one of the best places to start if you are curious about modern Paganism for any reason. Cunningham does not make false claims about the origins of Wicca, nor does he try to make it seem like you are fully Wiccan just because you read the book; he is sharing what he can from an oathbound tradition to explain basics and get you started.
Beyond that the references for correspondences and holidays is valuable in itself as it is clearly laid out and easy to find.
WORLDS better than the Silver Ravenwolf beginner stuff out there.
Beyond that the references for correspondences and holidays is valuable in itself as it is clearly laid out and easy to find.
WORLDS better than the Silver Ravenwolf beginner stuff out there.
glindaaa's review against another edition
4.0
I am so glad I found this book. I also have Cunningham his book about green magic and it is a very interesting read. I found it in a store where you could switch books so obviously, I did and it felt as if it was meant to be (not that I do anything with it but ha, when I was ten I wished).
This whole book is so interesting and makes it a bit more as if I find myself, not all the Wicca stuff is for me but the idea of worshipping nature the way it is sounds like me. Figuring out the working of plants with the green magic book also feels better to me.yet I still pop aspirins in my mouth when the pain is undoable.
I just barely had time to read and when I wanted to read, I decided to pick something else, hence why it took so long.
This whole book is so interesting and makes it a bit more as if I find myself, not all the Wicca stuff is for me but the idea of worshipping nature the way it is sounds like me. Figuring out the working of plants with the green magic book also feels better to me.
I just barely had time to read and when I wanted to read, I decided to pick something else, hence why it took so long.
chicca_d's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
3.5
IT | Un libro certamente datato che non dice nulla di nuovo a chi conosce già il tema, ma ha un valore storico importante soprattutto per chi è convintə che nella Wicca non debba esserci gatekeeping, presunzione e comportamenti escludenti. Cunningham aveva a cuore la pratica e ci teneva che fosse accessibile a tuttə. È doloroso pensare a tutto quello che avrebbe potuto dirci se avesse vissuto più a lungo. Sono sicura che la sua idea di Wicca si sarebbe arricchita e allargata ancor di più.
EN | A certainly dated book that says nothing new to those who already know the topic, but it has an important historical value especially for those who are convinced that in Wicca there should be no gatekeeping, no presumption and no exclusionary behaviors. Cunningham cared about the practice and wanted it to be accessible to all. It's heartbreaking to think of everything he could have told us if he had lived longer. I am sure that his idea of Wicca would have been enriched and broadened even more.
EN | A certainly dated book that says nothing new to those who already know the topic, but it has an important historical value especially for those who are convinced that in Wicca there should be no gatekeeping, no presumption and no exclusionary behaviors. Cunningham cared about the practice and wanted it to be accessible to all. It's heartbreaking to think of everything he could have told us if he had lived longer. I am sure that his idea of Wicca would have been enriched and broadened even more.
alandd's review against another edition
5.0
Un libro excelente para comenzar a aprender y con mucha información útil. Leerlo siempre es bueno para refrescar porque su autor no se va por la tangente y usa pocas metáforas, y las que usa son sencillas y directas.
An excellent book to start learning and lots of useful information. Reading it is always good to refresh because the author doesn't go off on tangents and uses few metaphors, and the ones he use are simple and straightforward.
An excellent book to start learning and lots of useful information. Reading it is always good to refresh because the author doesn't go off on tangents and uses few metaphors, and the ones he use are simple and straightforward.