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Summary: excellent book on wicca
Review: Wicca- A guide for the solitary practitioner is a excellent book on witchcraft. Scott cunningham is a good writer and is very insightful on the old religion. I recommend this book for the novice, whos interested. Blessed be.
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Summary: Wonderful book!
Review: This was the first book I bought on the Craft and it remains one of my favorites. Scott Cunningham writes a lot of useful info for the solitary practitioner. He talks about Wicca & Shamanism in Chapter One and moves on to talk about the Wiccan deities (the Lord and the Lady) in Chapter Two. He tells us about the different forms of magick and how to adapt it in our daily lives and use it successfully. He speaks about the main tools that Wiccans handle and it tells how they are used in modern day Witchcraft. He talks about the 'spiral of rebirth' (reincarnation) and tells us about the Wiccan 'days of power' (the esbats which are full moon rites when you pay homage to the Goddess and it also talks about the eight Wiccan festivals which follows the life cycle of the Horned God). Overall, this book was great and I'm glad how Cunningham focuses on the spiritual part of Wicca instead of the whole spell-casting stuff.--Blessed Be
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Summary: Not as inclusive as I would have liked...
Review: While this book does give an excellent overview of Wicca, and I personally have found it as a valuable reference source, it is written from the perspective that everyone who practices Wicca is white (of European origins), and is male. Hopefully one will not rely on this book as your foundation and/or single introduction to the craft. Other books are a little more favorable to all forms of the Craft and most usually include multiple names for Sabbats/Holidays. Prime example, this book lists August 1 as Lughnasadh vs. adding the widely used Lammas.
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Summary: Book of common prayer....
Review: In his book WICCA: A GUIDE FOR THE SOLITARY PRACTICIONER, Scott Cunningham says, "If centuries old incantations are nothing more to you than senseless gibberish, chances are the ritual won't work, any more than would a Shinto ceremony in the hands of a Methodist. To be effective, rituals must speak to you." This is the heart of Cunningham's philosophy. What good does it do to engage in something that sounds like mumbo-jumbo. On the other hand, rituals can facilitate connection on the one hand with the natural world and on the other hand with the Divine. A ritual might be as simple as taking an early morning cup of tea in hand and walking into the garden to examine the crocus buds that pushed through the soil during the night. Or, it might involve taking time to pause and acknowledge a full moon shining across a lake and note a small rabbit has done the same. Cunningham's book is filled with information about the various tools, accoutrements, prayers, food (receipes), practices, etc. one can use for ritual practice, as well as the dates and meanings of the various Wiccan religious holidays. In the proces of employing some or all of these items as a solitary, you might connect on an astral plane with others like yourself who are tired of churches and group rules about what is acceptable and not acceptable in the sight of your God(dess), and wish to show a reverence for this wonderful, mystical, and far-from-explained-by-science world. This is a well written book by an author who apparently had a woderful sense of humor. His admonition to those who engage in various Wiccan rituals to expect misunderstanding if they wear hooded garments, flash knives, and start fires in public parks as part of a religious ceremony made me laugh.
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Summary: An Excellent Starting Point
Review: I have to admit that, when I started my exploration of the Wiccan Way, this book wasn't the first on my list. I went through several other beginner's guides before finally ending up with Cunningham's work, and I definitely wish I'd come across it sooner. Scott Cunningham makes an excellent portrayal of the core philosophy of Wicca, although accentuated with his own shamanistic bent. Cunningham's clear, crisp writing style makes reading his book seem like there's a teacher in the room with you. Truly, if you have any questions about the religion and practice of Wicca, it won't take you long to find your answers in "Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner." Possibly the greatest aspect of Cunningham's book, however, is that over half of it teaches through demonstration. After detailing Wiccan theories and common practices, Cunningham delves right into his own Book of Shadows, giving you a real-life example of the spirituality. This, if nothing else, makes the book a unique and essential part of any neopagan bookshelf. For those of you with no real knowledge of Wicca, I would suggest another book, such as Amber K's "True Magick" or Silver Ravenwolf's "To Ride a Silver Broomstick." However, if you've just started on the Wiccan Way, I highly recommend this book to round out your beginner's training and start you towards greater wisdom.
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Summary: Do I have to give it a star ?
Review: Probably the worst book I've read. Absolutely nothing to do with Wicca, The Craft or whatever your term for it.
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Summary: A solid foundation for any beginner!
Review: Where to begin! This book is an invaluable source of information on wicca and its practices. The author's non-bias approach on the topic gives the readers an easy to understand format while teaching them the core fundamentals of the practice and the religion. The information is formatted for solitary use and is very usual for people interested yet don't have anyone else to work with. From the basics of self-dedication to the tidbits on divination and sabbat lore, this book will be treasured by the beginning practitioner as well as someone who just wants to know practice and religion it is all about.
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Summary: I loved this book then and still do now
Review: This is THE GREATEST book I've read on Wicca so far. It's simply written and easy to understand and it gets straight to the important part of wicca that most books miss, the religion. It was my second book on wicca and the main reason I continued to study and still do. It's a wonderful book to show to friends and family who don't understand wicca and would like to know more about it but are scared by things like magic, spells, and the word witchcraft. It's a clear explanation of wicca and has a strong emphasis on ties with nature. I reread parts of this book just for inspiration. I praise this book highly. Everyone should read this. If nothing else, it's a great introduction to wicca.
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Summary: Fantastic!!!
Review: Blessed be!! This is a great book for both Wiccan and non-Wiccan people. It is one of the first that I had read when I decided to follow the path, and is still one of the best. Cunningham packs a wealth of information into this book and his simple style is very easy and free-flowing. Even though I have decided not to follow Wicca, I have no problem highly recommending this book. It got me started on the folk magic path, practicing both runic and candle magic. A MUST for every home!!!
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Summary: A wonderful book!
Review: This is a wonderful book! When any beginner into the Craft asks me "What books do you recomend?" I always recomend this one first. It was my first book, and I owe so much to Scott. This book got me where I am today and helped me discover the right path for me. It is a wonderful introduction into the earth-based religion of Wicca, and I recomend it to all beginners into the Craft and all people misinformed about this peaceful earth religion. May the God and Goddess always smile upon you!
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