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The Journey To Trad Witchcraft Course
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Including:
- Traditional Concepts
- Sabbat traditions
- The Festivals
- How magic works.
- Preparing yourself for spellwork.
- How to Cast Spells.
- Talismans
- Amulets
- How to do Divination.
- and a whole lot more...
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Traditional British Witchcraft
Recommended Books & Tarot Decks
Avoid Twaddle Books on Witchcraft - Unfortunately, it's easy for an unsuspecting reader to get hoodwinked while trying to read about witchcraft. Being hoodwinked is what happens when you read a book that states it's about "witchcraft" when in reality the book is about Wicca.
Wicca and Traditional British Witchcraft, meaning Trad Witchcraft, is not the same thing. Add to that the fact that certain popular Wiccan authors have truly strange ideas and provide blatantly erroneous information. No wonder so many new Wiccans are so poorly informed.
Be aware of this and be careful what you read.
Witchcraft
Please Note: I am looking for books to add... so consider this list as incomplete. I avoid certain Traditional Witchcraft authors if I find their books to be poorly written, hard to understand, or overly influenced by Ceremonial Magick (which is NOT Traditional Witchcraft).
The Science of the Craft, by William H. Keith. This book is for those of you that are science-oriented and wish to know how modern science relates to witchcraft. This is not light reading and is not for the general reader.
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A Witch Alone, New Edition, by Marian Green, is an inspirational introduction, a wonderful journey into nature spirituality. However, it's important to remember that the book reflects the author's own unique orientation to Traditional Witchcraft.
This book at
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The Elements of Natural Magic, by Marian Green, is a book of insight with many suggestions, not instructions, on magical practice. It provides general suggestions about working with nature. It is truly inspirational, especially it's suggestions for practical nature worship, such as: How to bless water.
This book at
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Wild Witchcraft: A Guide to Natural, Herbal and Earth Magic by Marian Green, is filled with practical meditations, visualizations, and spells to help us work in harmony with nature. While not always strictly traditional (she borrows from the Western Occult Tradition), this is a good book.
This book at
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Green Witchcraft by Ann Moura, a hereditary witch, Ann is disliked by some people but I like her. It's important to remember that the book reflects the author's orientation to witchcraft and should NOT be considered a definitive guide to what you should and shouldn't do. This is the first book of a series on witchcraft.
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Green Witchcraft II by Ann Moura, dispels common misunderstandings and prejudices about the shadow side of Nature, the self, and the Divine. Her book includes practical ways to utilize the dark powers in conjunction with the light to achieve balance and wholeness.
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Tarot Decks & Books
Tarot Decks at Amazon USA
Tarot Decks at Amazon UK
For those just starting, your first Tarot deck and reference book are important selections to make. For beginners, a clear basic deck that is rich in symbolism and very traditional is the only way to go. That means it should be a Rider-Waite based deck. One advantage to this deck is the rich symbolism.
You should then get a book that describes the cards that uses the same deck as you purchased. Most decks come with a booklet or book that describes the meaning of individual cards. Use this as your main reference. However, booklets tend to be too brief. Sometimes you need to buy an additional book separately.
To begin, buy no more than two books. Both should be based on the design of the cards you select and purchase. Many Tarot card guide books are based on the Rider-Waite deck. But always check to be sure.
I recommend the following decks:
Universal Rider-Waite Tarot Deck by Pamela Colman Smith and Mary Hanson-Roberts - This is identical to the original in design but re-coloured in a much more pleasing manner. I often use this deck.
Robin Wood Tarot - This deck employs many of the same symbols featured in the Rider-Waite deck and brings the Minor Arcana to life in a way that is easy to understand and interpret. It is also one of the most beautiful decks available. The book, Tarot Plain and Simple by Anthony Louis is based on this deck and is an excellent basic guide. I also use this deck.
Original Rider-Waite Tarot - This is the first original design and original colouring. Some do favor this deck and it is never a mistake to get it. But it looks a bit plain.
Radiant Rider-Waite - Dynamic, masterful re-colorization. Beautiful.
Tarot of the New Vision - Radical re-drawing with an unusual, reverse perspective. Beautiful rendering and very interesting. May be better as a second deck.
Universal Tarot by Lo Scarbeo - Complete re-drawing with all original design elements. It is very nicely done.
Tarot Decks at Amazon USA
Tarot Decks at Amazon UK
The following are basic texts:
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Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack - They say, "This is an essential text for all serious students." It's one of the few books that examines the Minor Arcana in a complete manner. This is all the more important because Ms Pollack writes with insight and grace. Reversed meanings are covered as well as discussions on shuffling the deck, layouts, doing readings (several chapters), and how to use the Tarot in seeking advice. Clearly a superior book.
This book at
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Tarot Plain and Simple by Anthony Louis - This is a very well-designed book that you will use again and again as a good reference. The card meanings are very direct, with just the facts. This book also provides information about reversed meanings, layouts, and some general information.
This book at
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Essence of the Tarot: Modern Reflections on Ancient Wisdom by Megan Skinner - One of the better books on Tarot, Megan Skinner presents a wonderfully written guide that unravels ancient interpretation of the Major Arcana as opposed to a contemporary interpretation, card by card through the Major Arcana. Insightful and intriguing, this book presents practicality for the modern reader.
This book at
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The Complete Book of Tarot Reversals by Mary Greer - This is a magnificent book that examines the meaning of the cards when they are reversed. Mary Greer goes beyond the usual simple reversal explanation to expand into an in-depth interpretation. This is nothing short of an incredible resource for any tarot reader.
This book at
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Herbalism
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Herbal Magic: A Witch's Guide to Herbal Enchantments, Folklore and Divinations by Gerina Dunwich - Crisp writing, very well done.
This book at
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Garden Witchery: Magick from the Ground Up by Ellen Dugan - Combines practical gardening with bits of folklore and some magic.
This book at
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Recommended Books
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