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Cunningham’s classic introduction to Wicca is about how to live life magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with nature. It is a book of sense and common sense, not only about magick, but about religion and one of the most critical issues of today: how to achieve the much needed and wholesome relationship with our Earth. Cunningham presents Wicca as it is today: a gentle, Earth-oriented religion dedicated to the Goddess and God. Wicca also includes Scott Cunningham’s own Book of Shadows and updated appendices of periodicals and occult suppliers.
How to live magically, spiritually and wholly attuned with Nature. How to achieve the much needed new and wholesome relationship with Earth.
This book could be touted as one of the best on the market on its subject. It is clear and concise, it doesn't limit the reader nor does it leave you lost. Great for beginners, a wonderful reference for the more seasoned. I highly recommend this book for any Wiccan library.
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Posted December 7, 2004
This is a very important book to have for every beginner in The Craft. I studied these books before I gave my mind, body, and soul to the Goddess & God. This is Eclectic Wicca at it's finest. These books are such a good starting point for anyone interested in Wicca I would even recommend people who aren't even considering the religion as their own to read this book. The most informative book on Wicca out there, definitely!!
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Posted July 13, 2011
This book is great for both the novice and the full Hedge Witch alike. Scott Cunningham uses his great capacity for understanding things that others do not, and produces; books for all to understand. Here he explains what some Wiccans / Wicca followers / Witches (whichever label is used) have forgotten & what has been forgotten should never have been. What has been forgotten is that Hedge Witches / The Solitary / Self-Initiated Is and always will play just as an important part of the Craft as Coven practitioners. Both are needed to bring balance with in the Craft. This book tells things as they are with no gentle persuasion to go in one direction or another. I found that it answered both fundamental and generic questions I had in an open and honest way, I would gladly recommend this book to anyone considering following a Nature based belief system. Other books by the same author dealing with Wicca are: Wicca in the Kitchen, Earth Air Fire Water, Living Wicca. All these are well worth reading. By the end of the book you may well find answers to questions you never knew needed answering, I Did. Just because of the subject matter I would not recommend this book for anyone under the age of Sixteen.
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Posted August 25, 2004
This is one of the first books I bought when I was finally able to study Wicca. This is definately considered Wicca for Dummies. You can read all the way through or just look it over by subjects. Great Book to start your path with! BB
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Posted August 26, 2008
I would highly recommend this to any first timers considering the Wiccan path as the first book they should read.
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Posted December 19, 2007
i have a lot of books by dear scott, but this is my favorite. it is the most complete and CLEAR guide. i've been studying paganism for about 7 years (wow, doesnt feel like that long) and i find this to be a very easy book to follow and very complete with the information in it. please make this your first book if you're looking to start reading on wicca.
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Posted March 22, 2005
Scott Cunningham is one of my favorite authors. This book is the very first book I assign to the dedicants of my coven. It is informative, without being pushy. And this next bit goes to the teens out there who are interested in studying Wicca and/or Witchcraft. Purchase this book and give it to your parents/family/friends to read. It may help them understand your new found beliefs in a very nonthreatening manner.
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Posted May 11, 2008
Thanks to this book, and all of Scott's books, help me find what I wanted to know about the world of wicca. As a result, I am a Wiccan now. Blessed be to all who read this book!
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Posted July 4, 2006
I am about to be initiated. My guide, teacher, whatever you want to call her (she doesn't mind much), gave me this book to read as a study two years ago. So far, I have read all the books and have learned much. This is a good beginner book, as some other reviewers say.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I know that some people say Wicca in the Traditional sense is the only "real form" of Wicca, but for those interested in doing it as a Solitary (or even those who do have a coven, but want to do more at home things) then this book is for you.
I've done all sorts of research into Wicca as far as ceremonies/rituals and such and Scott Cunningham presents a lot of good ideas for people who either: (A) Have never been introduced to Wicca before , or (B) aren't real sure how they want to proceed in Solitary practice.
I found this book very useful and informative!
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Posted September 27, 2011
this book, I cannot explain how amazing it is. If you are new to Wicca and want to get more into it. THIS IS A GREAT BOOK TO START OFF WITH! it has so much information! Everything I needed
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Posted April 21, 2008
I thought this book was very simple and easy to understand for those who are still questioning whether the religion is for them. Cunningham offers information that is fact, as well as some personal experiences and beliefs, and he manages to keep them distinctly separate. Recommended for anyone curious about the Craft.
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Posted February 10, 2011
Cunningham truly understood Wicca. I strongly rec this book to anyone who wants to learn more about the religion. His ethics are spot on, he doesn't try to mystify anything -- a good, solid, basic introduction.
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Posted July 31, 2009
A must read for all beginners on the road to gaining an understanding of Wicca.
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Posted January 17, 2007
This book reflects an ideology that can be related to a cult and/or contemporary group of 'free thinkers'. When one tries to grasp the true meaning of 'Wicca', you truly must have be excepting of conformity in spiritual belief, thought, and expression. + Religion (unacceptable). The listed price of the book is expensive for the content however during holidays type events/seasons (i.e. Halloween, Ghost, Haunted Houses), the humor in belief can make for exciting laughs.
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Posted April 27, 2006
This book was well written and I think is a good beginner book, not excellent. I think the book at this point is a little dated. I also have problems with lack of wiccan beliefs and philosophy and history. Then again this book is probly the bessed beginner book for tools and casting a circle.
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Posted June 29, 2005
This book is the first book I have read of the craft and it speaks to me. If i ever have a question, i go to the book. Soon I am to be initiated and this book has helped me through some of the complications i have had of initiation and many other topics of peganism. If you are every interested in the craft, you should get this book, first.
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Posted September 16, 2004
I reccomend this book to EVERY beginner to the 'Craft, this book is in caegories so its easy to read, i read this book when i first started wicca , and it has all the information on the basics of the earth-based religion to get started.
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Posted March 19, 2004
If you aren't looking for a picture book that explains things STEP BY STEP, then this book is for you. ANYONE will recommend this book to a beginner. I believe that this book is perfect for everyone!
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Posted October 12, 2003
I loved this book. I bororowed it from a friend & then had to buy my own copy. Scott Cunningham has to be one of the best authors on Wicca. I've read a few of his books. They are all full of great information! If you are just starting or have been practing the Craft for years, this is a great book for all.
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Overview
Cunningham’s classic introduction to Wicca is about how to live life magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with nature. It is a book of sense and common sense, not only about magick, but about religion and one of the most critical issues of today: how to achieve the much needed and wholesome relationship with our Earth. Cunningham presents Wicca as it is today: a gentle, Earth-oriented religion dedicated to the Goddess and God. Wicca also includes Scott Cunningham’s own Book of Shadows and updated appendices...