Does anyone know of a good book for a beginner in witchcraft? Maybe a book to find out in which direction on which craft I feel I need to be going!? I am from the uk and I'm not sure if is be able to get specific books that some May mention
I don't really have any good book recommendations.
I would suggest however, things that interest and intrigue you.It could be anything in relation to magick.Read articles, find and research information that is to you "important to know".Many people suggest books, but begin where you think it is appropriate to begin. Good luck.
Re: Beginners book in... By: Brysing Moderator / Adept
Post # 3 Feb 10, 2014
There are many books on Wicca, that does have aspects of witchcraft. But in over 75 years of being a witch I have never come across a book entirely about witchcraft. The problem is that almost all ancient witches were illiterate, and therefore wrote nothing down; knowledge was passed on verbally. I was taught very gradually, over a number of years, verbally.My teacher wrote nothing!
When witches did become able to write, they were extremely secretive! In most countries witchcraft was against the Law, until the UK allowed it in 1951. But even then,the general public were against it.
So, I would suggest that any books by Gerald Gardner,Alex Sanders, Maxine Sanders,Janet & Stewart Farrar, would be of help.
Thank you so much I will take myself to the library this evening.
I do however have a witch in my family but unfortunately passed when I was small, none of my family could tell me much as like you said she never wrote anything down
Re: Beginners book in... By: Brysing Moderator / Adept
Post # 5 Feb 10, 2014
The best book on Wicca that I have in my library is "A Witches' Bible" by Janet & Stewart Farrar. It is published by Robert Hale Ltd. You should be able to find it in your local library.
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