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karenreads1000s's review against another edition
2.0
This felt like a less researched version of other books I've read. I skipped the whole Book of Shadows as I'm less interested in the rituals.
flickflickcity's review against another edition
4.0
Great introduction to Wicca that gave great resources for further reading and fostered a feeling of judgement free learning and development. Despite encouraging an autonomous Wiccan development, also provided a helpful library of chants, spells, and recipes for anyone wanting a referential guide to creating their own.
measiwitch's review against another edition
3.0
Basic, bare-bones simplicity for the beginner Pagan. It's not the end-all to Wiccan practice, but it provides the basic building blocks to start exploring one's place in the world.
chaotic_tumbleweed's review against another edition
3.0
This book made me realize Wicca wasn't for me and that's okay. I still think this book is a good introduction to witchcraft and does a good job of explaining the seasons and sabbaths there are a few problems I have with this book though.
1) it is very euro-centric
2) doesn't really explain the source for things (i.e. watchtowers)
3) said you shouldn't call upon your ancestors or believe you can call upon your ancestors if you believe in reincarnation.
I probably have others but it's been a while since I read this book. It is a good book for beginers as many have said but if you're looking for a more up-to-date, more inclusive book I would pick up something else. I don't regret reading this book but I also don't think it's a 'must-read' for anyone starting or on their path.
1) it is very euro-centric
2) doesn't really explain the source for things (i.e. watchtowers)
3) said you shouldn't call upon your ancestors or believe you can call upon your ancestors if you believe in reincarnation.
I probably have others but it's been a while since I read this book. It is a good book for beginers as many have said but if you're looking for a more up-to-date, more inclusive book I would pick up something else. I don't regret reading this book but I also don't think it's a 'must-read' for anyone starting or on their path.
gale_bruckner's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
3.0
I appreciated this book as an overview of one practitioner's perspective. It is outdated in places and also repeatedly respectful of and encouraging other perspectives. It's not comprehensive, and I'm not sure it's trying to be.
zorawitchin's review against another edition
3.5
kind of a long haul but good for a baby witch like myself
emmajcmt's review against another edition
4.0
You wouldn’t guess that this has been written in the 80s! It feels so modern and the author has such a great way to guide you through. I loved every page of it and read it in 2 days !
I realised that it was written in the 80s when the author referred to taking the phone off the hook ☺️
If you are interested in Wicca this is an absolute must read ! A classic, and a great one to say the least.
I realised that it was written in the 80s when the author referred to taking the phone off the hook ☺️
If you are interested in Wicca this is an absolute must read ! A classic, and a great one to say the least.