Wicca
The Complete Craft
1st Edition
Published on 6. April 2011
512 pages
978-0-307-78589-3 (ISBN)
Description
This is the ultimate guide to the ancient religion of Wicca by best-selling Pagan author, D. J. Conway. WICCA: THE COMPLETE CRAFT offers a comprehensive overview of Wiccan philosophy, dispels the common misconceptions, and is a useful primer for practicing Wicca as a spiritual lifestyle. Included are chapters on sacred space, ritual tools, holy days, meditations and visualizations, spells and the art of spell casting, as well as terminology.
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D. J. CONWAY is the best-selling author of more than 20 nonfiction books and three fantasy novels. Her books have been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Czechoslovakian, Hungarian, and several other languages. An honorary member of the Council of Elders of the Society of Celtic Shamans, she has studied many spiritual paths, including New Age religions, Eastern philosophy, and Wicca, for more than 40 years. She lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Part I: What Is Wicca?
- Chapter 1 - What Is Wicca?
- Chapter 2 - The History of Wicca
- Chapter 3 - Modern Wicca
- Part II: A Course in Wicca
- Chapter 4 - Words and Terms Used in Wicca
- Chapter 5 - What Makes a Witch?
- Chapter 6 - The Wiccan Rede
- Chapter 7 - Dedication and Initiation
- Chapter 8 - The Threefold Law
- Chapter 9 - The Triple Goddess and the God
- Chapter 10 - Pantheons of Goddesses and Gods
- Chapter 11 - The Eight Holy Days
- Chapter 12 - Powers of the Moon
- Chapter 13 - The Elements and Quarters
- Chapter 14 - Nature Spirits and Other Invisible Helpers
- Chapter 15 - Animal Allies and Familiars
- Chapter 16 - Sacred Space
- Chapter 17 - Ritual Tools
- Chapter 18 - Jewelry, Robes, and Other Paraphernalia
- Chapter 19 - The Magical or Craft Name
- Chapter 20 - Invoking, Evoking, and Banishing
- Chapter 21 - Protection and Self-Defense
- Chapter 22 - The Traditional Salutes and Gestures
- Chapter 23 - Sacred Symbols
- Chapter 24 - Meditation and Visualization
- Chapter 25 - Astral Projection
- Chapter 26 - The Akashic Records, Death, Reincarnation, and Karma
- Chapter 27 - Dreams and Dream Journals
- Chapter 28 - Developing Psychic Abilities
- Chapter 29 - Healing
- Chapter 30 - Magical Stones
- Chapter 31 - Magical Herbs
- Chapter 32 - Writing Your Own Rituals
- Part III: The Book of Rituals
- Chapter 33 - The Witch's Book of Shadows
- Chapter 34 - The Mechanics of Casting a Circle
- Chapter 35 - Initiation into Wicca
- Chapter 36 - The Charge of the Goddess
- Chapter 37 - Drawing Down the Moon and Sun
- Chapter 38 - New Moon Ritual
- Chapter 39 - Full Moon Ritual
- Chapter 40 - Imbolc
- Chapter 41 - Spring Equinox
- Chapter 42 - Beltane
- Chapter 43 - Summer Solstice
- Chapter 44 - Lughnasadh
- Chapter 45 - Autumn Equinox
- Chapter 46 - Samhain
- Chapter 47 - Winter Solstice
- Chapter 48 - Naming Ritual
- Chapter 49 - Puberty Rites
- Chapter 50 - Eldering
- Chapter 51 - Handfasting and Marriage
- Chapter 52 - Divorce or Separation
- Chapter 53 - Death or Remembrance
- Chapter 54 - Blessing a House or Property
- Chapter 55 - Protection Ritual
- Part IV: The Book of Spells
- Chapter 56 - What Is Magic?
- Chapter 57 - The Art of Spellcasting
- Chapter 58 - Planetary Influences
- Chapter 59 - The Days and Hours
- Chapter 60 - Magical Alphabets
- Chapter 61 - Breaking a Spell
- Chapter 62 - Moon Magic
- Chapter 63 - Sun Magic
- Chapter 64 - Herbal Powders and Brews
- Chapter 65 - Incenses and Oils
- Chapter 66 - Candle Magic
- Chapter 67 - The Knotted Cord
- Chapter 68 - Talismans and Amulets
- Chapter 69 - Poppets
- Chapter 70 - Chants
- Chapter 71 - Other Spells
- Bibliography
- Other Books by This Author
