Wiccan websites, books and periodicals
The following are very safe sites for the would-be Witch, some may appear to be bland for the more experienced Witch.
Perhaps if we could compare learning the Craft as akin to learning to drive, as we get more experienced our self preservation controls our headstrong actions.
This one opens the door to a lot of experience under safe tuition:
The Children of Artemis, which is also a social meeting place and full of good advice about the hazards of joining Covens, they also have at least 2 Witchfests per year. http://www.witchcraft.org/
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The Pagan Federation http://www.paganfed.org/
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General information <a class="go2wpf-bbcode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href=" http://wicca.timerift.net/ "> http://wicca.timerift.net/
a very comprehensive site, with information presented in a simple no-nonsense style.
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For teenagers <a class="go2wpf-bbcode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href=" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PagansSafehouse "> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PagansSafehouse
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Janet and Stewart Farrar Alexandrian Wiccans and authors of the Witches Bible, an absolute must for any Witch, available still in any Spiritual shop, fair or Amazon. Stewart died in February 2000, and Janet now writes with Gavin Bone. Their website is here:
http://www.wicca.utvinternet.com/
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Kate West http://www.pyewacket.demon.co.uk/
When a new Witch, I was very glad of her help, she is also associated with C of A.
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The Pentacle and the Cauldron are both periodicals and also have websites
http://www.pentaclemagazine.org/pn760/
http://www.the-cauldron.fsnet.co.uk/
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The Cottage this addy is liable to change soon, but you should get there with this. It shall have a safe site for children too. It's also Christian, but you choose either the Pagan or Christian side when you join http://www.cottage-forum.co.uk/
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Information on crystals can be found in the Crystals & Crystal Healing forum here on HP.
Information on chakras is in several forums and can be found via HP's Search.
Witches' ways of healing may be different to Reiki etc but joint experience is a good thing, and our Paths do cross.
Some recommended book titles are below, please see post #3:
RE: Wiccan websites, books and periodicals
Very grateful thanks to Sherringham for doing the lion's share in putting the above information together. My inputs were minimal.
Members, please feel free to post here with any extra resources you feel should be added, and we'll certainly consider them. Many thanks.
Holistic
RE: Wiccan websites, books and periodicals
A Witch Alone
By Marian Green.
Thirteen Moons to master natural Magick
A guide to the tradition of the solo village witch
ISBN 0-00-713323-5
Harper Collins, Hammersmith, London. UK
Advanced Candle Magick
By Raymond Buckland.
ISBN: 1-56718-103-1
An ABC of Witchcraft
By Doreen Valiente.
ISBN: 0-919345-77-8
Aradia
By Charles G. Leland.
ISBN: 0-919345-34-4
A new translation by Mario Pazzaglini and Dina Pazzaglini with additional material by Chas S Clifton, Robert Mathison & RobertE. Chartowich. The original was written in the 1890s and is a study of Italian Witchcraft
Beltane
By Raven Grimassi.
ISBN: 1-56718-283-6
Topics covered: May Day magick and divination, Beltane goodies, seasonal crafts, springtime rituals & traditions and myths, fairy & flower lore
Book of Spells
By Soraya.
Fantastic book, well written, with spells, lotions and stuff and even some recipes. Also a bit of numerology.
This lady also runs a weekend retreat in Scotland and has her own web site,
Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
By Raymond Buckland.
ISBN: 0-87542-050-8
Candlemas
By Amber K & Azreal Arynn K.
ISBN: 0-7387-0079-7
Topics covered: Myths & stories of Brigit the Goddess and Brigit the Saint, Candlemas magick, Candlemas divination, goodies, rituals and seasonal crafts
Celtic Heritage
By Alwyn Rees & Brinley Rees.
ISBN: 0-500-27039-2
A study of the ancient traditions of Ireland and Wales
Crone's Book of Magickal Words
By Valerie Worth.
Chant the ancient words of Magick
ISBN 1-56718-825-7
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic
By Scott Cunningham.
ISBN: 0-87542-126-1
Excellent book about stone energies, correspondences and uses. For the tarot fans there is a section on using different stones for tarot readings.
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
By Scott Cunningham.
ISBN: 0-87542-122-9
Deepening Witchcraft
By Grey Cat.
ISBN: 1-55022-495-6
This book is for Wicca, Witchcraft and Pagan leaders, clerics and advanced practitioners. The first half of the book focuses on guidence for advanced practitioners. The second half is a guide for teaching, designing public rituals, practicing advanced magick and sponsoring public events
Earth Power
By Scott Cunningham.
ISBN: 0-87542-121-0
A book about folk magick including spells.
Earth, Air, Fire & Water
By Scott Cunningham.
ISBN: 0-87542-131-8
The follow up book to Earth Power.
Hedgewitch, a guide to solitary Witchcraft
The Hedgewitch's Way and
The Lamp of the Goddess,none strictly Wiccan but Solitary and all by Rae Beth
Published by Hale
Further book recommendations follow in posts below.
RE: Wiccan websites, books and periodicals
A book i have found absolutely indespensible in my studies of wicca covering the basics and a little bit more in most areas is
Wicca, The Complete Craft
by D J Conway
Another book recommended today:
Element Encyclopedia of Witch Craftby Judika Illes.
Holistic