Crafting Wiccan Traditions
by Raven Grimassi

 Magickal Self  Defense
By Kerr Cuhulain

Gems from the Equinox
by Aleister Crowley

The Encyclopedia of Magickal Ingredients
by Lexa Rosean.

 

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Wicca: Magickal Beginnings
by Sorita d'Este & David Rankine

Wicca: Magickal Beginnings by Sorita d'Este & David Rankine

What if there was a book that referenced many of the sources for our modern day Wiccan practices that we could reference whenever a conversation came up as to why we do this and that in Wicca?  What if it offered documentation for possible explanations for why we do what we do?  What if this book does not suppose to offer "the" answer but rather offers many possible answers, giving various sources, citing references and documenting historical documents for each of the instances that are discussed?  Wouldn’t this book be an ideal element to augment your studies, or to add to the discussion of your group?  Would you find this an essential tome for your studies and library?

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Kate West

 

The Real Witches' Craft

TWPT's New Release Book Spotlight

The Real Witches' Craft has never before been available in the US. It is the natural follow-up to West's first book, but stands on its own as a yearlong guide for developing advanced skills and techniques of effective magic. This book is very practical and "hands-on." It is filled with exercises and methods for a wide variety of magical practices and understandings. Included is information on: 

• The magical elements
• Raising power with chants, trance, incense, and more
• Developing the senses
• Meditation techniques
• The power of visualization
• Divination and the sixth sense
• How to craft spells
• The tools of magic
• How to create an astral temple
• Spirit-the fifth element
• Magical timing
• Psychic self-defense 

While her first book tells you about Witchcraft, including its beliefs and practices, The Real Witches' Craft reveals the practical aspects of doing magic. This is the training that a person might receive while spending his or her first year with a coven. 

This is the book on Witchcraft that goes beyond simple spellcraft. For years, people have wanted "the real thing," the deeper and most powerful techniques of Witchcraft magic. Unfortunately, it has usually been doled out in small bits, often hidden away within spellbooks and "cook book" formulaic methods. Now it is all laid bare in a single, comprehensive resource. It's ideal for use as a manual for covens, too.

Kate West has been a practising Witch for over thirty years. Kate was born in 1957 and raised in Kent, since then she has travelled a fair proportion of the world, and resided in many different places.  She discovered in her late teens that the path she was seeking was called Witchcraft.  At around the same time her eldest brother was studying for the Priesthood of the Church of England.  Kate has been a Civil Servant, Veterinary Nurse, Employment and Management Consultant before succumbing to the Mother Goddess and raising a child.. She is High Priestess of the Hearth of Hecate and has been Vice-President and Media Co-ordinator of the Pagan Federation. She is the respected author of The Real Witches Handbook and The Real Witches Kitchen and a popular speaker on the Craft.  Kate first started writing about the Craft in 1995, since that time she has released 3 books on the Craft and a series of 3 booklets about Rites of Passage. In addition to her writing she also regularly speaks on the subject to a wide variety of audiences. In collaboration with Steve Paine she gave a multimedia performance called 'Colour Sound & Craft' at PantheoCon '96 at San Jose, California. This led to Kate producing a series of 6 Pathworking Tapes called 'Pagan Paths'. Kate regularly contributes articles to a growing number of Pagan and Witchcraft related publications. Kate regularly speaks at events up and down the UK. Occasionally she travels further afield, to Europe and the USA. From Pagan Conferences to Book signings to Festivals. She speaks on a wide range of topics related to the Craft, though commonly she spends most time explaining the beliefs and spirituality of the Craft. Kate also enjoys doing workshops, enabling her audience to experience some of the more practical aspects of Witchcraft.

http://www.witchcraft.org/kate.htm
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Daven

Daven's Views

Join us here at TWPT in welcoming Daven as he shares with our readers reviews written for his own website called Daven's Journal.  Daven is a Witch of long standing, a 15 year Wiccan and a 7 year Druid.  His site "Daven's Journal" is moderately successful where he writes for a hobby.  In his spare time, he is either being with his wife and daughter (of nearly 15 years each), or at his mundane job working on computers.  He is currently working on one of four books and has two children's storybooks on Wicca available through his website."
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Latest and Upcoming
Releases

Wicca:
Magickal Beginnings
by Sorita d'Este &
David Rankine

The Real Witches' Craft
by Kate West
May 2008

Walking An Ancient Path
by Karen Tate

The Grimoire
by Sabrina the
Ink Witch

Sacred Paths for
Modern Men
by Dagonet Dewr

Composing Magic
by Elizabeth Barrette

 

 

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book reviews click here.

Current and Archive Book Reviews
See Below

 

12-09-2007

Link's Reviews: The Witches' Heart by Eileen Smith

 

09-30-2007

Boudica's Reviews: Not in Kansas Anymore by Christine Wicker

 

05-20-2007

Imajicka's Reviews: Natural Witchery by Ellen Dugan, Llewellyn's 2007 Wicca Almanac by Various Authors

Daven's Reviews: A Field Guide to Otherkin by Lupa, Oberon Zell presents Gargoyles by Susan "Moonwriter" Pesznecker

 

05-05-2007

Daven's Reviews: Protection and Reversal Magick by Jason Miller

 

02-25-2007

Daven's Reviews: Pop Culture Magick by Taylor Ellwood

 

12-11-2006

Boudica's Reviews: Grimoire of Magickal Correspondences by Eileen Holland

Daven's Reviews: The Way of Four Spellbook by Deborah Lipp, Gathering the Magic by Nick Farrell

 

10-15-2006

Boudica's Reviews:  All Acts of Pleasure by M.R. Sellars, The Llewellyn Tarot by Anna-Marie Fergusen, Llewellyn's 2007 Moon Sign Book, Llewellyn's 2007 Sun Sign Book, Llewellyn's 2007 Witches' Date Book, Portable Magic by Donald Tyson, Family Wicca by Ashleen O'Gaea, Elemental Witch by Tammy Sullivan

Daven's Reviews: The Way of Four by Deborah Lipp

 

9-06-2006

Daven's Reviews: Elements of Ritual by Deborah Lipp

 

8-20-2006

Boudica's Reviews:  Offering to Isis: Knowing the Goddess Through her Sacred Symbols, The Golden Secrets of Mystic Oils by Anna Riva, Earth Magic: Sacred Rituals for Connecting to Nature's Power by Starhawk, THe Aura-Soma Sourcebook: Color Therapy for the Soul by Mike Booth with Carol McKnight, 21 Spells for Assured Success: A Magical Reference for the Astute Business Woman by Dark Willow, Be Blessed: Daily Devotions for Busy Wiccans and Pagans by Denise Dumars, The Mysteries of Druidry: Celtic Mysticism, Theory & Practice by Brendan "Cathbad" Myers, Spell Castings: Practical Magick for Daily Life by Sister Moon.

 

5-29-2006

Boudica's Reviews: The Reflexology Atlas by Bernard C. Kolster and Astrid Waskowiak, M.D., Return of the Great Goddess edited by Burleigh Muten, Modern Herbal Spellbook: The Magical Use of Herbs by Anna Riva, The Little Book of Hexes for Women by Sophia,  Da Vinci Tarot by artist Mark McElroy for the book A Lo Scarabeo Deck, The Pocket Guide to Rituals - Magickal References at your Fingertips by Kerri Connor, Wicca Demystified: A Guide for Practitioners, Family and Friends by Bryan Lankford, How to Turn Your Ex-Boyfried into a Toad & Other Spells by Athena Starwoman and Deborah Gray.

 

11-19-2005

Boudica's Reviews: Seasons of the Witch 2006 Weekly by Victoria David Danann, Witches' Calendar 2006, Power Spellcraft for Life: The Art of Crafting and Casting for Positive Change by Arin Murphy-Hiscock, Masters of Magic Oracle Cards painted by Severino Baraldi, Pragmatic Magics: Grimoire of Modern Sorcery by Brother Moloch, Solitary Wicca for Life by Arin Murphy-Hiscock, Witch in the Boardroom: Proven Business Magic by Stacey Demarco, The Enchanted Diary: A Teen's Guide to Magick and Life by Jamie Wood

 

10-14-2005

Boudica's Reviews: The Witches' Sabbats by Mike Nichols, An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child by W. Lyon Martin, Natural Magic by Nigel Pennick, Tarot of the Secret Forest- Artwork by Lucia Mattioli, Qabalah for the Rest of Us (DVD) by Lon Milo Duquette, Witchcraft: Rebirth of the Old Religion (DVD) by Raymond Buckland.

 

9-11-2005

Boudica's Reviews: Love is the Bond: A Rowan Grant Investigation by M.R. Sellars, The Well Worn Path Book and Cards by Raven Grimassi and Stephanie Taylor, Art by Mickie Mueller, The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes, Llewellyn's 2006 Herbal Almanac, Ancient Triquetra Spirit Board by Portals to the Beyond
Moloch's Reviews: Foundations of Magic by J.F. O'Neill, Pagan Anger Magic by Tammy Sullivan, Purification by Burning Sage, Advancing the Witches' Craft by Lord Foxglove.

 

8-14-2005

Boudica's Reviews: Animals Divine Tarot by Lisa Hunt, Autumn Equinox: The Enchantment of Mabon by Ellen Dugan, Archangels and Ascended Masters by Doreen Virtue Ph. D. ,  Llewellyn's Witches Datebook 2006 by Various Authors, Llewellyn's 2006 Tarot Reader by Various Authors.

 

8-6-2005

Boudica's Reviews: Confessions of a Teenage Witch by Gwinevere Rain, Revelations Tarot by Zach Wong, Spiritualism & Clairvoyance for Beginners by Elizabeth Owens, Lammas: Celebrating the Fruits of the First Harvest by Anna Franklin, Pagan Tarot by Designed by Gina Pace – Artwork by Luca Raimondo & Christian Spadoni

 

7-29-2005

Boudica's Reviews: Tarot of Dreams by Ciro Marchetti, Dream Inspirational Cards by Lsa Donnelli and Illustrated by Luigi Diganmarino, Exploring the Pagan Path: Wisdom from the Elders edited by Kristin Madden, The Guises of the Morrigan by David Rankine and Sorita D'Este.

 

7-13-2005

Boudica's Reviews: Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham, Living Wicca: A Further Guide to the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham

 

5-30-2005

Boudica's Reviews: Witch Hunts: Out of the Broom Closet by Kerr Cuhulain, Cakes and Ale for the Pagan Soul- Spells, Recipes and Reflections from Neopagan Elders and Teachers- Edited by Patricia Telesco, The Hand from A to Z: The Essentials of Palmistry by Judith Hipskind Collins, The Egyptian Book of Days- The Calendar of Ancient Egypt by Melusine Draco, The Tarot of the Four Elements: Tribal Folklore, Earth Mythology and Human Magic by Ishna Lerner and Amu Ericksen, Tarot Plain and Simple by Anthony Louis with illustrations by Robin Wood
Moloch's Reviews: Madame Endora's Fortune Cards featuring artwork by Christine Filipak, The Answer Deck by Nicholas "Nicky" Zann, Becoming Magick by David Rankine, Primal Rhythm 1 by Sue Balaschak, Necronomicon by Nox Arcana (CD).

 

4-15-2005

Boudica's Reviews: Romantic Guide to Handfasting by Anna Franklin, Dancing the Fire by Marian Singer, The Celtic Book of Seasonal Meditations by Clair Hamilton, My Life with the Spirits by Lon Milo DuQuette, Becoming Magick by David Rankine, Fairy Healing by Margie McArthur, The Art of Ritual by Renee Beck and Sydney Barbara Metrick
Moloch's Reviews: Science of the Craft by William H. Kieth, Llewellyn;s 2005 Witches Calendar, Llewellyn's 2005 Wicca Almanac, Wicca for One by Raymond Buckland, The Kitchen Witch Companion by Particia Telesco, Exploring Scrying by Ambrose Hawk, The Wiccan Mysteries by Raven Grimassi, A Wiccan Formulary and Herbal by A. J. Drew, The Complete Guide to Labyrinths by Cassandra Eason

 

2-17-2005

Featuring reviews of Irish Witchcraft from an Irish Witch by Lora O'Brien, Spells for the Solitary Witch by Eileen Holland, The Earth Path: Grounding Your Spirit in the Rhythms of Nature by Starhawk, Pendulums and the Light: Communication with the Goddess by Diane Stein, Women's Rites, Women's Mysteries: Creating Ritual in the Dianic Wiccan Tradition by Ruth Barrett, A Year and a Day:  Days of Spiritual Practice in the Craft of the Wise by Timothy Roderick, Sons of the Goddess: A Young Man’s Guide to Wicca by Christopher Penczak, The Enchanted Candle: Crafting and Casting Magickal Light By Lady Rhea with Eve LeFey, Spellcaster: Seven Ways to Effective Magic Edited by Elen Hawke & Martin White, Evolutionary Witchcraft by T. Thorn Coyle.

 

1-09-2005

Featuring reviews of The Whimsical Tarot Deck by Dorothy Morrison, The Whimsical Tarot Book by Dorothy Morrison, TeenageWitch's Book of Shadows by Anna De Benzelle and Mary Neasham, Yule by Dorothy Morrison, Earth Divination, Earth Magic by John Michael Greer, Magical Pathworking by Nick Farrell, Corporate Magick by Bob Johnson, Making Talismans by Nick Farrell, Practice of Magic by Draja Mikaharic, Ceremonial Magic by Joseph C. Lisiewski, Ph.D, Creating Magickal Entities by David Michael Cunningham with contributions from Taylor Ellwood & Amanda R. Wagener, Polarity Magic by Wendy Berg and Mike Harris, Portable Voodoo by Voodoo Lou, Circles of Power by John Michael Greer.

 

11-17-2004

Featuring reviews of Understanding Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot by Lon Milo DuQuette, Inside A Magical Lodge: Group Ritual in the Western Tradition by John Michael Greer, Witchcraft: A Mystery Tradition by Raven Grimassi

 

11-06-2004

Featuring reviews of Crone's Moon by M R Sellars, The Pagan Mysteries of Halloween by Jean Markale, The Pagan Book of Halloween by Gerina Dunwich, Halloween: Customs, Spells and Recipes by Silver Ravenwolf

 

10-08-2004

Featuring reviews of Incense Crafting & Use of Magickal Scents by Carl F. Neal, Essence of the Tarot by Megan Skinner, Self-Initiation for the Solitary Witch by Shanddaramon, Angels, Demons & Gods of the New Millennium by Lon Milo DuQuette, The Outer Temple of Witchcraft: Circles, Spells, and Rituals by Christopher Penczak, Light from the Shadows: A Mythos Of Modern Traditional Witchcraft by Gwyn, Natural Magic: Potions and Powers from the Magical Garden by John Michael Greer 

 

9-26-2004

Featuring reviews of Mythastrology by Raven Kaldera, Seasons of the Witch - Weekly Planner 2005 Tarot Edition - by Victoria David Danann, Night Magick Wall Calendar for 2005 featuring the artwork of Jessica Galbreth, Celebrating the Seasons of Life:  Samhain to Ostara by Ashleen O'Gaea, A Year of Ritual by Sandra Kynes, The Gilded Tarot - Box Set - Ciro Marchetti - Companion Book by Barbara Moore, Llewellyn's Tarot Reader 2005, Llewellyn's 2005 Herbal Almanac, Llewellyn's 2005Magickal Almanac,  Llewellyn's 2005Witches' Spell a DayAlmanac, Llewellyn's 2005Witches' Datebook

 

6-16-2004

Featuring reviews of The Paganism Reader edited by Chas Clifton and Graham Harvey, The Recovery Spiral by Cynthia Jane Collins, A Voice in the Forest by Jimahl di Fiosa, Handfasting and Wedding Ritual by Raven Kaldera and Tannin Schwartzstein, Invoke the Goddess by Kala Trobe, The Wicca Herbal by Jamie Wood.

 

5-22-2004

Featuring reviews of Love Magic - A book of Spells to Solve Every Relationship Problem You've Ever Had by Sheryn George, A Witch Like Me - The Spiritual Journeys of Today's Pagan Practitioners by Sirona Knight, A Wiccan Bible - Exploring the Mysteries of the Craft from Birth to Summerland by A. J. Drew

 

5-15-2004

Featuring reviews of Gaia Eros - Reconnecting to the Magic and Spirit of Nature by Jesse Wolf Hardin, Moonbeams & Shooting Stars - Discover Inner Strength and Live a Happier, More Spiritual Life by Gwinevere Rain, Progressive Witchcraft - Spirituality, Mysteries & Training in Modern Wicca by Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone, Before You Cast A Spell - Understanding the Power of Magic by Carl McColman, Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart and the Grey Council, Silver's Spells for Protection - Silver Ravenwolf

 

Previous Reviews

Waking the Wild Spirit Tarot
 by Poppy Palin


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Grimoire for the Green Witch
by Ann Moura


Click here to read the review.

 


The New Encyclopedia of theOccult
by John Michael Greer


Click here to read the review.

 

The Law of Three –
A Rowan Gant Investigation
by M. R. Sellars



Click here to read the review

 

 

The Witches Familiar –
Spiritual Partnerships for Successful Magic
by Raven Grimassi


Click here to read the review.

 



Signs Symbols & Omens - An illustrated Guide to Magical & Spiritual Symbolism
byRaymond Buckland


Click here to read the review.

 


Pagans and the Law –
Understand Your Rights by Dana D. Eilers
(Attorney and Pagan Activist)

Click here to read the review

 



Ancient Pagan Symbols
by Elizabeth Goldsmith


Click here to read the review.

 


Spell Crafts – Creating Magical Objects
by Scott Cunningham and David Harrington


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A Little Night Magick – The Darker Side of Jessica Galbreth’s Enchanted Art –
a 2004 Calendar



Click here to read the review

 

 

Celestial Wisdom for Every Year of Your Life – Discovering the Hidden Meaning of your Age by Z. Budapest and Diana L. Paxson


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Finding New Goddesses –
Reclaiming Playfulness in Our Spiritual Lives
by Barbara Ardinger


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