Book Talk

What are you reading right now?  Why did you pick it?

Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft

I received and read this book from the library (as well as a title by Dorothy Morrison).  It's been incredibly helpful.

In addition to some rituals and recipes and things I can add to my BOS, there's some great historical information on Wicca/Witchcraft, and some information that will help me write rituals if my circle ever expands to more than just me.  There's even a coven initiation ritual I could adapt.  (Although I have a long ways to go before I can think about being a coven!)

I've also got Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler, and I think I'm going to get my own copy.  It'll be a wonderful reference work for my library.

Next Up: Raymond Buckland

The Pagan forum of which I'm a member has suggested I read Raymond Buckland.  They said that, while Scott Cunningham's works are great as an introduction to Wicca, they were written to emphasize the light side of Wicca, making them a bit unbalanced.

Though we may not want to admit it, Wicca's balance calls for us to recognize the polarity.  While there is a light side, there is also a dark side, and that can't be ignored.

So I've requested a Buckland title from the library.  Hopefully, it's available soon.

Scott Cunningham's Inspirational Work

I finished reading the first volume of Cunningham.  I really enjoyed it!

The way he went through getting into Wicca was easy to understand without making me feel like an idiot, and it includes a Book of Shadows to give me a foundation (if I want).  It also explains how to write a ritual, which is something I definitely want to do, but didn't want to try without some foundation of knowledge.

It was a really great book for me to get started into Wicca.  After reading it I feel empowered in my spiritual path.  I can't wait to read Living Wicca!