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thereadingcatlady's review
2.0
I was not impressed by this book. The heavy influence of the writers own interpretation was very visible as well as the influence from Buckland. In my opinion it is not a good book for beginners because it was so biased. Would recommend other books more for example „Wicca“ by Harmony Nice. The two stars are for the fact that it was nonetheless pretty well written.
nessyreadsalot's review
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Very informative and easy to understand- perfect for an intro guide. I learned a lot of new things for the start of the expansion of my spiritual journey!
alliemikennareads's review against another edition
4.0
This is indeed a nice book for beginners. It is written at a very introductory level, sharing about some of the history and general practices of Wicca. It stays very surface level so further reading is definitely required, but I really appreciated how accessible this book is for folks not familiar with much of the Wicca belief system. I learned a lot, figured out where i’d be curious to learn more and got to take away some practical tips I can incorporate in my own life too. I wished it was a bit more in depth since it’s quite short, but I’ll definitely be checking out more of this series!
ladywren890's review
3.0
As the title suggests this is basically an introductory guide into Wiccan beliefs and related practices. It is meant to provide a glimpse into the Wiccan religion and for those who might be a little curious. It is meant to inspire or encourage further research into the religion and its practices. The author keeps this book very generalized to provide the most basic framework of Wiccan beliefs and practice. She takes the time to clarify terminology and dispel myths surrounding various topics. It is very clear that this is meant to be a brief introduction to spark interest or help a person decide whether they want to dive deeper into Wicca. For me the appeal to Wicca was in the concept of Animism- the belief that seemingly inanimate objects have spiritual energy. If anything, I want to do more research into that rather than Wicca and Witchcraft.
leahlovesloslibros's review
informative
medium-paced
5.0
This book is titled perfectly. It truly is a guide for beginners looking to learn more about Wicca. There is comprehensive information given without being overwhelming to someone who is new to the topic of Wicca. Topics include but are not limited to: history of Wicca, deities, core beliefs and holidays, practical and ritual magic, use of an altar and tools.
Wicca for Beginners was very well-written and gave me a lot of great information. It had a solid introduction to a lot of the foundational knowledge needed for a beginner, but also acknowledged that there are many other sources from which you can find information, even if it doesn't necessarily match up with the author's information. She even went so far as to provide additional sources for continued research.
It was evident that a lot of care went into making sure both the information in this book and the materials that Chamberlain (author) suggests for the aspiring Wiccan are accessible to many types of individuals. For example, the lack of assumption on gender of the practitioner (typically assumed female in witchcraft) also makes this book friendly to all readers. Additionally, the author tries to offer alternatives to obtaining materials rather than just assuming the reader could afford to buy everything mentioned in the book.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a beginners guide to Wicca. I will definitely be referencing this book as I move forward in my knowledge and practice of Wicca, and I plan to read more books by this author.
Wicca for Beginners was very well-written and gave me a lot of great information. It had a solid introduction to a lot of the foundational knowledge needed for a beginner, but also acknowledged that there are many other sources from which you can find information, even if it doesn't necessarily match up with the author's information. She even went so far as to provide additional sources for continued research.
It was evident that a lot of care went into making sure both the information in this book and the materials that Chamberlain (author) suggests for the aspiring Wiccan are accessible to many types of individuals. For example, the lack of assumption on gender of the practitioner (typically assumed female in witchcraft) also makes this book friendly to all readers. Additionally, the author tries to offer alternatives to obtaining materials rather than just assuming the reader could afford to buy everything mentioned in the book.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a beginners guide to Wicca. I will definitely be referencing this book as I move forward in my knowledge and practice of Wicca, and I plan to read more books by this author.
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