From the basics of wicca practice to lessons in the practicalities of magic.

Everything You Need to Know to Move Forward on Your Path, from Best-Selling Author Lisa Chamberlain For many aspiring Witches, the path from novice to adept practitioner can be unclear. You can read all the books you like-and you definitely should!-but putting your new knowledge into action on a regular basis isn't always so easy. Maybe you're navigating a need for secrecy due to friends, family members, or others who wouldn't understand your new spiritual undertaking. Or perhaps-like so many of us-you find it challenging to work all of the Sabbats and Esbats into your schedule, let alone making time for spellwork. Then there's the question of initiation-when, how, and why should you formalize your dedication to the Craft with a special ritual? In Wicca, the tradition of studying for a year and a day before seeking initiation provides a useful framework, especially when it comes to covens. But what's a solitary Witch to do without a rigorous plan for formal study? After all, Wicca has no official sacred texts or protocols to follow. What, exactly, do you need to know? What should you expect yourself to understand after a year and a day has passed? How can you be initiated if you practice on your own? In truth, many Wiccans and other Witches feel that an inordinate amount of attention is placed on initiation-or self-dedication, as it is usually termed for solitary and eclectic practitioners. While it can be a truly transformative experience, it is ultimately one point on a life-long path of learning and growing in the Craft. What most people are seeking when they pursue initiation is a way of making their excitement and passion about the Craft a "permanent" thing. But staying immersed in the magic is a daily undertaking that can't be guaranteed just by undergoing a ceremony. The Craft is a way of life, and this means integrating it with your day-to-day world, making lifestyle adjustments as necessary and learning to expand your intuition and psychic gifts. Without applied effort on your part, initiation/self-dedication won't be enough to keep you on your new path. Initiation and Magical Development Living a Magical Life was created for new and aspiring Witches who want more insight and ideas for fostering their own transition into full-fledged Witchdom. It can definitely be used as part of your study as you make your way toward initiation/self-dedication, and even includes a step-by-step ritual you can perform when (and if) you feel the time is right. But the information here is valuable regardless of whether you choose a formal entrance into the Craft. In addition to the practical information on initiation, you'll find plenty of insights, ideas and advice, including: Navigating common obstacles to stepping fully and decisively onto your spiritual path Leaving behind old belief systems that may have more of a hold on you than you realize Spellwork for helping you stay in touch with your magical perspective Picking up on messaging from your invisible spirit guidance system, including animal symbolism, visual patterns in nature and messages from numbers Developing practices that strengthen and grow your sixth-sense connection to the Universe So whether you're just beginning to learn about Witchcraft, have been "dabbling" for some time without finding a solid footing, or are eager to undergo an initiation ritual, you'll find something in this guide to aid you on your way. If you're ready to learn about Magic, scroll to the top of the page and select the buy button. Readers will also be treated to an exclusive free gift!

Cunningham's classic introduction to Wicca is about how to live life magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with nature. It is a book of sense and common sense, not only about magick, but about religion and one of the most critical issues of today: how to achieve the much needed and wholesome relationship with our Earth. Cunningham presents Wicca as it is today: a gentle, Earth-oriented religion dedicated to the Goddess and God. Wicca also includes Scott Cunningham's own Book of Shadows and updated appendices of periodicals and occult suppliers.

An invitation to return to a simpler time of earth-based spirituality and ritual living, through writings from a small forest-farm in the Appalachian Highlands. This book looks at the agricultural year as a starting space for a deepening of earth-centered spirituality. It gives a set of backstories to ease the reader into a time between the pre-industrial era and the modern one, into a place where the fast-moving stress of American life can be affected by a better connection not only to the natural world but to the elegant expression of the year as expressed through seasonal festivals and celebrations. The chapters are broken into four seasons, with the quarter days a highlight within each, and feature simple skills that accompany each marker in the year. Author H. Byron Ballard offers advice on spiritual and physical immersion into the seasons that applies to readers from all areas: rural, urban, and suburban. This is also a deeply practical book, including insights into the following: Farming & gardening: composting, manure, soil preparation, pests, seed-saving Food: cooking, preserving, foraging, the summer kitchen, mushrooms and mycelium Fiber arts: knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, decorative cut-work, and embroidery Sewing: treadle machines, electric machines, hand sewing Household crafts: candle-making, soap-making, broom-making, sharpening tools Health: medicines, tending the dying, death and death rituals A glossary is included for any unfamiliar terms.

A handbook containing information of interest to gay men who want to know what paganism and Wicca are, how these traditions speak specifically to them and how to go about beginning to explore pagan spirituality as a rewarding spiritual path. The Path of the Green Man is composed of two parts, arranged in alternating chapters. The first part is a basic primer on paganism and Wicca, on spiritual practice and beginning to play with the tools of spirituality. The second part puts all of this information to use in a practical guide to living the pagan year.

For anyone seeking to learn more about Wicca and begin practicing it, this introductory guide by bestselling author Lisa Chamberlain is the perfect entry point. As Wicca grows ever more popular, interested novices wonder: How can I get started? Popular Wiccan author Lisa Chamberlain answers their questions in this concise, yet comprehensive guide that covers all the basics: the history of Wicca, its deities, the core elements of its rituals and holidays, setting up an altar, choosing the right tools, the principles of magic and spellwork, how to begin practicing, and much more. She’s also included a master spell suitable for beginners.

Everything You Need to Know About Wicca, from Best-Selling Wicca Author Lisa Chamberlain People from all walks of life find themselves drawn to the Craft and its mystical secrets. For some, this interest is a passing fancy. For others, the Craft is instantly recognizable as the answer to something they've been searching for their whole lives. This "chance" encounter can lead to a spiritual journey that can last a lifetime. If you feel called, somehow, to Witchcraft, you might be wondering what to do next. What steps should you take? How can you develop and deepen your knowledge of the subject? How can you make it a part of your daily world? You might also find yourself asking questions like "what makes a Wiccan Wiccan?" Although not a requirement, many Wiccans and Witches wish to formalize their commitment to the Craft. This is known as initiation, and, for many, it represents a defining milestone on any spiritual journey. A Guide to Initiation Traditionally, initiation was associated purely with covens. In the first few decades of the rise of modern Witchcraft, covens were really the only option for learning and practicing what became known as "the Old Religion." One had to be initiated into a coven to fully access all of the knowledge its members held, and usually had to take an oath of secrecy so that the teachings and practices remained hidden from outsiders. These days, of course, anyone can learn about and practice the Craft on their own, in a uniquely personal way. You no longer have to be part of a coven to be initiated. You can initiate on your own terms, in your own style. Self-initiation (often called self-dedication) is now a widespread and respected tradition among Wiccans and other Witches, and can be a very affirming, and even life-changing experience. It's an act of declaration to the Universe that you fully embrace your belief and participation in the Craft. It's an affirmation of your continued exploration and learning, and of your welcoming the blessing and assistance of the gods, the spirits, the energy, or however you describe your relationship with the seen and unseen manifestations of All That Is. If you want to learn more about initiations-including a step-by-step guide to performing your own self-initiation-this book has everything you need. However, this book isn't only for people who want to learn about initiation. It also contains information for anyone looking to adopt a more magical daily existence. Living a More Magical Day to Day Life Despite the many benefits of initiating, an initiation ritual is not going to suddenly transform you into a full-time Witch all by itself. It's still, and always will be, a process-a process that you are responsible for. So don't think of initiation as the end of your journey-think of it as an important milestone along the way. Ultimately, you reap what you sow. The more effort you put into developing your understanding of the Craft, the more immersed into your day-to-day life it will become. This is one of the biggest challenges faced by Witches today. In addition to information about initiation, this book also contains a dedicated section for anyone looking to deepen their involvement with the Craft, by making it part of your daily routines. In it, we'll explore some ideas and practices that, over time, can deeply enrich your day to day life as a Witch, expand your capacity to attract magical manifestations, and navigate your way through challenging times. Is a new, magical way of life your ultimate goal? Good, because this book has all the information you need! Download now by scrolling to the top of the page and selecting the buy button. Readers will also be treated to an exclusive free gift!