The past century has born witness to a growing interest in the belief systems of ancient Europe, with an array of contemporary Pagan groups claiming to revive these old ways for the needs of the modern world. By far the largest and best known of these Paganisms has been Wicca, a new religious movement that can now count hundreds of thousands of adherents worldwide. Emerging from the occult milieu of mid twentieth-century Britain, Wicca was first presented as the survival of an ancient pre-Christian Witch-Cult, whose participants assembled in covens to venerate their Horned God and Mother Goddess, to celebrate seasonal festivities, and to cast spells by the light of the full moon. Spreading to North America, where it diversified under the impact of environmentalism, feminism, and the 1960s counter-culture, Wicca came to be presented as a Goddess-centred nature religion, in which form it was popularised by a number of best-selling authors and fictional television shows. Today, Wicca is a maturing religious movement replete with its own distinct world-view, unique culture, and internal divisions. This book represents the first published academic introduction to be exclusively devoted to this fascinating faith, exploring how this Witches' Craft developed, what its participants believe and practice, and what the Wiccan community actually looks like. In doing so it sweeps away widely-held misconceptions and offers a comprehensive overview of this religion in all of its varied forms. Drawing upon the work of historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and scholars of religious studies, as well as the writings of Wiccans themselves, it provides an original synthesis that will be invaluable for anyone seeking to learn about the blossoming religion of modern Pagan Witchcraft.

The choice to walk the path is personal and the journey will vary. For the beginning Wicca practitioner many questions arise. This guide aims to answer your questions and help you on your path. What is Wicca Basic Ethics and Principles of Wicca The History of Wicca and Witchcraft Modern Wicca Wiccan Traditions Covens and Coven Life Solitary Practitioners Other forms of Witchcraft The Wiccan Deities Deciding to Become a Witch Dedicating Yourself to the Craft Choosing Your Magickal Name The Magickal Cabinet Exploring Magickal Tools Common Wiccan Tools Storing Magickal Tools Herbs and Crystals Understanding Ritual The Wiccan Personal Altar Points of Ritual Etiquette Wiccan Terminology And Much More Blessed Be

The only book on Wicca you will ever need Learn about Wiccan festivals, history and Wheel of the Year. Perform your own magic so you will never need to buy another spell book again. A comprehensive guide to herbs, crystals, rituals, chants and incantations. Set up an altar in your own personal way. A rundown on the many Gods and Goddesses. Information on every other aspect of Wicca - from birth and death to the significance of full moons. It doesn't matter if you're new to Wicca or have been practising for years; this book, unlike any other on the market, will benefit you in many ways. Uncover all there is to know about being Wiccan, learn about nature and rediscover your place within this beautiful world.

The Eternal Phoenix Tradition: Book of Light is a book of public information about the Eternal Phoenix Tradition as founded by Horus Khrinos Za. As the first book in the series, it contains a discussion about what Wicca is, a short description about what the Eternal Phoenix Tradition is, and contains the laws, rules, and regulations of the Eternal Phoenix Tradition as adopted by the Temple of the Eternal Phoenix.