Books I Have Read
This page should actually be re-named "Books I have read, books I'm reading currently, and books I'm gonna get around to some day." Not all the books are specifically about the craft. Some are craft related, and others are suggested reading in some craft book or are books that were recommended to me by others in the craft (like Jung's books). The books are in alphabetical order.I have indicated the books I used when creating my correspondence references with the following symbol : Z I've also added comments on some of the books. These are my own personal opinions, and not those of an accredited reviewer.
A-Z of Wicca, by Gerina Dunwich
A Bard's Book of Pagan Songs, by Hugin the Bard (comes with CD, good fun)
A Book of Autumnal Equinox Rituals, by Cup of Moon (ritual ideas)
A Book of Bealtaine Rituals, by 1 Cup of the Moon (ritual ideas)
A Book of First Harvest Rituals, by 1 Cup of the Moon (ritual ideas)
A Book of Midsummer Rituals, by 1 Cup of the Moon (ritual ideas)
A Book of Samhain Rituals, by Cup of Moon (ritual ideas)
Z A Compendium of Herbal Magick, by Paul Beyerl (lots of good information on
herbal use both medicinally and magickally)
A Druid's Herbal, by Ellen Evert Hopman
A Manual of Occultism, by Sepharial (dry reading but detailed information on
astrology if you're interested)
Z A Modern Herbal, by Mrs. M. Grieve (loaned it out and forgot to who, if it's
you, please return it)
After Death Communication, by Louis E. LaGrand
American Book of the Dead, by E. J. Gold (very interesting)
Book 4, by Aleister Crowley (liked the first half, the second half is a little strange)
By Oak, Ash, and Thorn, by D. J. Conway
Candle Lighting Encyclopedia, Volumes 1 & 2, by Tina Ketch
Z Candle Lighting Workbook, by Tina Ketch
Celtic Faery Shamanism, by Edain McCoy
Z Celtic Magic, by D. J. Conway
Celtic Myth & Magick, by Edain McCoy
Celtic Myths & Legends, by Charles Squire
Celtic Wisdom Tarot (with cards), by Mathews (okay, I admit it, I am trying to
learn tarot. I also have a Rider Waite deck)
Complete Book of Witchcraft, by Raymond Buckland (I'm still working on this
and find it very useful as a learning tool)
Contact the Other Side, by Konstantinos
Crone's Book of Magical Words, by Valerie Worth
Drawing Down the Moon, by Margot Adler (dry reading, excellent book for
background on paganism in America)
Dreaming the Dark, by Starhawk
Z Earth, Air, Fire & Water, by Scott Cunningham (definitely recommend)
Easy-to-make Candles. by Gary V. Guy (good for the beginner)
Z Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, by Scott Cunningham (good reference)
Faery Wicca, Books One and Two, by Kisma K. Stepanich
Grail Castle, by Kenneth Johnson
Green Witchcraft, by Ann Moura
Halloween, by Silver Ravenwolf (I like Silver's stuff)
Z Herbal Almanac 2000, by Llewellyn Publications
Inside a Witches Coven, Edain McCoy
Jaguar Wisdom, by Kenneth Johnson
Living Wicca, by Scott Cunningham (recommend)
Love Magic, by Laurie Cabot and Tim Cowan
Z Magical Almanac 1999, by Llewellyn Publications
Z Magical Almanac 2000, by Llewellyn Publications
Magical Almanac 2001, by Llewellyn Publications
Meditation Made Easy, by Lorin Roche (good starter)
Messages & Miracles, by Louis E. LaGrand
Myths & Folklore of Ireland, by Jeremiah Curtain
Never on a Broomstick, by Frank Donovan (good background on the
persecution of witches)
North Star Road, by Kenneth Johnson
Practical Candleburning Rituals, by Raymond Buckland
Z Principles of Wicca, by Vivianne Crowley (good for the beginner)
Psychology of the Unconscious, by C.G. Jung
Sacred & Herbal Healing Beers, by Stephen Harrod Buhner
Scottish Witchcraft, by Raymond Buckland
Scrying for Beginners, by Donald Tyson
Serving Fire, by Anne Scott (spirituality through food and cooking; I really
enjoyed this book)
Slavic Sorcery, by Kenneth Johnson
Spell Crafts, by Scott Cunningham & David Harrington (recommend)
Spiral Dance, by Starhawk (excellent)
Strategies for Living Younger, Longer & Better, by Joe H. Slate
Summoning Forth Wiccan Gods and Goddessess, by Lady Maeve Rhea
Teen Witch, by Silver Ravenwolf (good for "teens" of any age, out on loan)
The 21 Lessons of Merlyn, by Douglas Monroe
The A - Z Treasury of Ancient & Modern Witchcraft, by Raven Grimassi
The Black Book of the Jackal, by Roger Williamson
Z The Complete Book of Incense, Oils, an Brews, by Scott Cunningham
The Complete Book of Saxon Wicca, by Raymond Buckland
The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, by Julia Lawless
The Family Wicca Book, by Ashleen O'Gaea (good tips for families)
The Foxfire Book, by Eliot Wigginton (a little bit of American folklore along with
crafts such as basketry, drying herbs, ...)
The Lost Books of Merlyn, by Douglas Monroe
Z The Magic of Herbs, by Henri Gamache
The Magical Household, by Scott Cunningham & David Harrington
The Meaning of Witchcraft, by Gerald B. Gardner (definitely worth reading)
The Modern Witch's Book of Herbs & Healing, by Sarah Lyddon Morrison
The Modern Witch's Spellbook, Book II, by Sarah Lyddon Morrison
The New Holistic Herbal, by David Hoffman
The Pagan Book of Living & Dying, by Starhawk (highly recommended)
The Ritual Magic Workbook, by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki
The Smudging & Blessings Book, by Alexander (walks you through the basics of
smudging, sold as part of a smudging kit)
The Truth About Witchcraft Today, by Scott Cunningham (recommend)
The Wiccan Book of Ceremonies and Rituals, by Patricia Telesco
The Wise Wound, by Penelope Shuttle and Peter Redgrove
The Witch's Magical Handbook, by Gavin Frost and Yvonne Frost
The Witches' God, by Janet & Stewart Farrar (definitely recommend)
The Witches' Way, by Janet & Stewart Farrar (definitely recommend)
To Light a Sacred Flame, by Silver Ravenwolf (recommend)
To Ride a Silver Broomstick, by Silver Ravenwolf (recommend)
To Stir a Magick Cauldron, by Silver Ravenwolf (recommend)
True Magick - A Beginner's Guide, by Amber K
Understanding the Birth Chart, by Kevin Burk
Wicca Candle Magick, by Gerina Dunwich
Wicca Covens, by Judy Harrow
Wicca for Men, by A. J. Drew (don't let the name fool you, this is a great book
regardless of gender)
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, by Scott Cunningham (recommend)
Witchcraft, by Charles Williams
Witchcraft Today, by Gerald B. Gardner (definitely worth reading)
Witta: An Irish Pagan Tradition, by Edain McCoy
Your Book of Shadows, by Patricia Telesco
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