Wicca for Beginners: A Guide to Wiccan Beliefs, Rituals, Magic, and Witchcraft by Lisa Chamberlain

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Everything you need to know to start your Wiccan journey.

Interest in Wicca, witchcraft, and magic has increased exponentially over the past few decades. It is estimated that there are over one million practicing Wiccans around the world today. This is good news, since Wicca teaches us to appreciate the Earth, with a focus on balance and harmony with nature and a recognition of the magical power inherent in the universe as well as in ourselves.

Wicca for Beginners, by best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain, was created as an entry point for anyone seeking information about this fascinating religion. It is intended as a broad introduction, covering the most basic questions that people curious about Wicca tend to have. Whether you’re just looking to learn more about the Wiccan way of life, or you want to start practicing Wicca yourself, this guide will provide you with a solid foundation, including:

• The history of Wicca: its modern foundations as well as its ancient inspirations
  An introduction to the God and Goddess and their multiple aspects
  The Wiccan holidays of the Wheel of the Year: the Sabbats and the Esbats
  Core elements of Wiccan ritual, including an overview of ritual tools
  Principles of magic – both ancient and modern
  An overview of Wiccan covens, circles, and solitary/eclectic practice
  Example ritual and spell work suitable for beginners
  Sample tables of correspondence identifying the magical properties of selected colors, crystals, herbs and oils
  Suggestions for further reading about Wicca, magic, and other topics related to the craft

ISBN: 9781503008229