Category Archives: Books

These pages contain information on some recommended texts, grouped according to topic.

Deities

Invoke the Gods Kala Trobe Find it on Amazon This book provides detailed information about 15 Gods, from the Ancient Egyptian and Greek religions, and from Hinduism. Trobe explains the mythology surrounding each archetype, as well as giving visualisations and … Continue reading

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Divination

All Around the Zodiac Bill Tierney Find it on Amazon This is a wonderful book for those who want to learn more about astrology than is covered in general books on Paganism or Wicca. Tierney explains the qualities of each … Continue reading

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Gemstones

Crystal Bible, The Judy Hall Find it on Amazon This is a handy quick reference for anyone interested in working with gemstones. The pictures of stones included are really helpful for practical use of the stones, although for information, better … Continue reading

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Herbs

Bartram’s Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine Thomas Bartram Find it on Amazon This is the most comprehensive book on herbs you are likely to find. That, however, is not to say that it will be the most useful. If you dislike … Continue reading

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History

A History of Pagan Europe Prudence Jones & Nigel Pennick Find it on Amazon This book gives a very nice overview of Pagan cultures throughout Europe, and despite its broad subject matter it manages to provide the reader with a … Continue reading

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Incense

Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews, The Scott Cunningham Find it on Amazon This is a great book for anyone interested in practical activities, with a whole range of things to create, from oils and ointments to inks and … Continue reading

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Misc. Reference

Encyclopedia of Wicca and Witchcraft Raven Grimassi Find it on Amazon Grimassi does a good job with this encyclopedia, bearing in mind that most of the entries in it are written by him, and so naturally some are not as … Continue reading

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Miscellaneous

American Indian Myths and Legends Richard Erdoes & Alfonso Ortiz Find it on Amazon This is a well-structured book of entertaining and thought-provoking tales from the many different native cultures in North America. The stories are grouped into ten different … Continue reading

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Modern & Ancient Celtic

Magic of the Celtic Gods and Goddesses Carl McColman & Kathryn Hinds Find it on Amazon This is quite a detailed book on the Celtic deities, with a Wiccan slant to it. The authors do not give any actual rituals, … Continue reading

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Modern & Ancient Egyptian

Circle of Isis Ellen Cannon Reed Find it on Amazon This book is a great introduction to Ancient Egyptian deities and a guide to modern Wicca practises based on Egyptian customs and traditions – it is not intended to present … Continue reading

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