Bibliography


There is a huge number of books available, describing both 'traditional' and 'modern' Witchcraft. Most good booksellers, such as Borders, Waterstones and, of course, Amazon.co.uk, will have a good selection in the 'Mind, Body, Spirit' section of the store. Also, don't forget your local library. It can be quite surprising what may be lurking in the 'County Store' section. The titles below are a selection of my personal favourites, by both English and American authors. Where possible, I have included the ISBN numbers, should you need to order these titles. The book list also includes links to Amazon.co.uk for those titles which are available generally. A word of advice There are a number of books which will give the impression that they provide the 'true' version of Witchcraft or Wicca. Bear in mind that choosing a pagan path is a personal decision, and the path will vary for each individual. If one particular author sounds right to you, then that is fine. However, if you find that bits and pieces from various authors also work for you, then that is also fine. Also, please bear in mind that, whilst it appears that 'pagan author bashing' is becoming a popular sport, these authors are people who have put a lot of thought and work into their titles. Please give them the respect that they deserve as teachers.
Recommended Authors General Spirituality and Witchcraft Phyllis Currott, “Book of Shadows”, ISBN 0749918594 Phyllis Currott, “Witchcrafting”, ISBN 0007132395 Konstantinos, “Nocturnal Witchcraft”, ISBN 0738701661 Emma Restall Orr, “Druid Priestess”, ISBN 0007107692 Rachel Pollack, “Body of the Goddess”, ISBN 1852308710 Rae Beth, "Lamp of the Goddess", ISBN 0709068840 Venecia Rauls, "The Second Circle", ISBN 0806525592 Tarot and Other Divination Rachel Pollack, "Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom" ISBN 0722535724 Banzhaf & Theler, "Keywords for the Crowley Tarot", ISBN 1578631734 Herbalism, Aromatherapy and Incense Scott Cunningham, “The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews”, ISBN 0875421283 Thomas Bartram, “Bartram’s Encyclopaedia of Herbal Medicine”, ISBN 1854875868 Dieter Podlech, “Herbs and Healing Plants of Britain and Europe”, ISBN 0261674056 Valerie Ann Worwood, “The Fragrant Pharmacy” ISBN 0553403974 *The Quabalah* Ted Andrews, "Simplified Qabala Magic", ISBN 073870394X Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki, "The Shining Paths", ISBN 1870450302 Dion Fortune, "The Mystical Qabalah", ISBN 1578631505 Vivianne Crowley, "A Woman's Kabbalah", ISBN 0722538790		Favourite Authors (Any of their books are worth reading) General spirituality and witchcraft Starhawk - rituals in the Reclaiming tradition, feminist eco-spirituality Marion Green – down-to-earth witchery, simple nature magic Vivianne Crowley – Wicca and Jungian psychoanalysis Celtic studies John and/or Caitlin Matthews Fiction Jean M Auel – “Earth’s Children” series, particularly the fifth book “Shelters of Stone” David Gemmell – “Dark Moon”, an interesting exploration of the 'magic within' and its meanings. Mercedes Lackey - "Arrows" series has some good advice on grounding and centering
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