5 Best Witchcraft Books For Beginners

 

Indeed, there are many books about Wicca and identifying the best witchcraft books for beginners can be a challenging task for one to undertake; especially for those looking to learn more about it. Witchcraft is practiced in several ways, and there are specific types of witchcraft or traditions. Maybe the book you bought did not necessarily answer all your questions or simply looking to know more.

I remember buying a book a few years ago that claimed to share the ‘Theory and Practice’ of Wicca, only to discover that it was written for a particular unknown tradition. The ‘Theory and Practices’ expressed in the book (shallowly) only worked that tradition, which was unfamiliar to me and I was not interested in that.

There are, however, some good books that discuss the overall spirituality of witchcraft, and give you the information you seek in details. Well, these books are informative and written by experienced specialists of the craft.

NOTE: Some of these books are difficult to find, as they do go out of print from time to time. However, you will do well, if you find them. It is wise to purchase used copies if you cannot locate any of them anywhere, or simply contact the author for a copy.

Why These Books?

These books offer detailed information about Wicca. Some of the books focus on historical witchcraft practices, whereas others focus on modern Wiccan practices. The bottom-line is that they are all worth reading.

Finding the best witchcraft books for beginners does require a lot of research and the knowledge of what you are looking for. The question people mainly ask is, “how do I locate the best book to rely on?” This issue is almost immediately followed by “which authors should I avoid?” Well, the good news is that as you continue to learn, read and study the craft, you will learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff. Eventually, you will be able to identify what makes a Wicca book credible and worth spending each day reading.

It is paramount to note that there are different types of books within the pagan community, namely:

•    Scholarly Works: These are books that are typically not marked to a Wiccan general audience, but they have found their way into the Wiccan community.

•    Wicca 101 Books: These types of books are presented in a ‘How To’ format and give the very basic overview of what Wicca consists of and mainly include few rituals and spells. These are best Wicca books for beginners.

•    Advanced Wicca Books: These are books that are written for readers who have already gone through the catalog of Wicca 101 books.

•    Miscellaneous: These are mainly books dedicated on how to read tarot cards, the magical use of herbs and crystals, spell-a-day books and much more.

Therefore, with this in mind, which are the best Wicca books for beginners? Below are some of the best on the market.

Religion and Spirituality In Contemporary Witchcraft (The Spirit Of The Witch)

Spirit of the WitchBy Raven Grimassi

Raven has been teaching witchcraft for more than 40 years now and is the author of many books on the subject. Actually, He began to write about Wicca and Witchcraft materials for the public in 1972. At this time, he was an editor and contributing writer for the magazine known as ‘The Shadow’s Edge.’ Today, he has published over seventeen books on this topic, including witchcraft mystery.

Apart from Italian witchcraft (A.K.A Stregheria), Raven is also considered a new member of other two witchcraft traditions, which include: Pictish-Gaelic Tradition and Brittic Wicca.

Book Summary

The Book’s introduction states that, he wrote the book so that he can communicate the beauty and noble in the witch’s spirit. The book teaches those willing to know more about this craft how it could be a profound spiritual path. It gives its readers everything they need to know about Witchcraft. The book is detailed with relevant information you need to know about witchcraft.

Reasons The Book Is Good

In the book, he shares the spiritual elements of the beliefs and practice of the craft. This book explains everything about witchcraft that beginners should know. It describes how witchcraft can be a deeply spiritual path. The book is beautifully written and explores witchcraft as a religion, the use of magickal tools, spiritual and deities guides, as well as other relevant topics to educate those who are curious about the spirituality of witchcraft.

Power Of The Witch: The Earth, The Moon And The Magical Path To Enlightenment

Power of the WitchBy Laurie Cabot

Cabot is one of the highest profile witches in the world. She is also one of the first people to popularize Witchcraft in America. She lives in Massachusetts and continues to educate people about this craft. She presents witchcraft as an Art, Science and Religion and She is currently in her 70’s. she calls herself ‘Official Witch of Salem’ she is quite an enigmatic figure, walking around Salem in her flowing black robes.

She has a strong, energetic presence you know she is a Witch. A few people have studied with her privately, and through her teachings, there are several priestesses and priests following her footstep.

Book Summary

This book begins by highlighting the history of witchcraft and reasons it is considered as a science. It continues to describe how Witchcraft is a dominant religion. The book is so detailed in such a way it provides information about witchcraft in a whole new way including witch’s holidays and much more.

Reasons The Book Is Good For Newbies

Her book is another great book for beginners, because it covers different religious aspects of Wicca. The book covers the history of witchcraft, it as a science, Hermetic, witch’s holidays and also various magickal practices. Those looking to know more about this craft should really consider this as it provides detailed information regarding everything you need to learn about the craft. Learners and/or newbies will learn a great deal about Wicca.

Intuitive, Personal And Practical Magick (Natural Witchery)

Natural WitcheryBy Ellen Dugan
Ellen Dugan is a professional Gardener, and she has been practicing witch for about 30 years now. She is known as the ‘Garden Witch,’ and the author of many other books. She has taught extensively about the Magickal uses of flowers, herbs, and plants in general. She is Psychic – Clairvoyant and a high priestess of a coven in St. Louis, Missouri.

When she teaches, she most often shares her personal experience, with a no-nonsense style of teaching. Her classes are fun, highly energies and the book is excellent to read. Let’s not forget that she is an award winning author of 17 non-fiction titles and 4 novels. Her experience

Book Summary

The book generally speaks of natural appreciation and the responsiveness of magickal energies existing in everything around us. She describes that this is the hidden world, which is related to Witchcraft and this is also the foundation of all magickal work. This is according to the information found in the book. This is indeed one of the best witchcraft books for beginners.

Reasons The Book Is Good to Newbies

This book is perfect for beginners because Ellen Dugan uses her personal experience to teach. For those looking to develop their instinctual skills as well as learn more about how to use magick in a practical way.  Her book ‘Natural Witchery: Intuitive, personal & Practical Magick’ does not only inform but teach. The book explains how you can enhance your spell crafting, empowering your witchery, add richness and depth to your day to day life through developing psychic and intuition skills.

Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development (The Inner Temple Of Witchcraft)

The Inner Temple of WitchcraftBy Christopher Penczak

Penczak is an award-winning author, healing practitioner, and teacher. He has studied exclusively with witches, shamans, mystics and healers in a variety of traditions from around the world. Through all this training, he received a set of skills that enabled him to synthesize his own practice of healing and magick.

His book is highly valued and highly recommended to beginners. The book is detailed and will answer questions that you may have. At the same time, the book is well rounded in regards to the subject of Wicca.

Book Summary

The book comes in series, with seven series in total. The first series has been named ‘The Inner Temple’ and it explores several aspects of witchcraft and magick. As a teacher, he tries to show how everything is possible because a person’s sacred space has no boundaries (according to his first chapter). The Internal Temple of Wicca is a systematic sequence of learning, development, medication and introspection of the psychic and magickal abilities, which are the heritage of a witch. The four introductory chapters present the history, tradition, and principles of witchcraft. This is then followed by thirteen lessons that begin with the basic meditation techniques. It concludes with a self-initiation ceremony, which is equivalent to the first degree level of traditional coven-based witchcraft.

Reasons The Book Is Good To Beginners

This book is a must have if indeed you want to know more about this subject. In the book, Christopher has provided information about the history of the witch, the importance of medication, the various traditions of witchcraft and many more aspects of magickal practice. The book does also provide medications and exercises for a newbie/beginner to do at home on their own, as a way to integrate the information in the book.

Wicca: A Guide For The Solitary Practitioner

Wicca: A guide for the solitary practitionerBy Scott Cunningham

Scott Cunningham is a very famous writer, and even after his death, this book still continues to dominate the market; especially with those practicing witchcraft. He published one of the best witchcraft books for beginners. Even though the book is said to contain minimum information on traditions, the book is loaded with information on ways to begin your practice of Wicca and magick. Through the book, he goes into details about the tools and how and why they are used, ethics as well as the concept of priest and priestess.

He practiced magick activities for over twenty years and was an author of more than 50 books, which cover both fiction and non-fiction subjects. He passed from this life on March 28, 1993, after a lengthy ailment.

Book Summary

His book is about life and how to live life spiritually, magickally, and wholly in harmony with nature. In simple words, it is a book of sense and common sense, and not about magick, but about religion and how to achieve the much-needed and beneficial relationship with mother earth. Scott Cunningham was among the people who presented Wicca as it is today; a gentle earth oriented religion.

Reason The Book Is Good For Beginner

This book teaches the importance of focusing individualism on your spiritual path. Through the book, He explains the very basic of ceremonies, altars, holy days (Sabbats) and other aspects of the religion. Witchcraft should not be your only point of reflection, when considering Wicca as your way of life. With such fundamental teachings, indeed this is a great book to own. The best thing about this book is that you will get to learn through someone’s else experience and footsteps. What is greater than this?

Conclusion

Looking for spells while you have not studied or undergone any training on is like looking for a violin to play and you do not know how to hold it or play it. If you are a beginner or a newbie to Wicca, it is wise not to rush into the whole thing. It is wise to understand all the fundamentals about the religion. There is no other better way to learn more about witchcraft other than through teachings from the above best witchcraft books for beginners.

Do not forget that some of the books above may be difficult to locate. If this becomes difficult, it is advisable to consider looking for a second-hand book or simply contact the author.

References

Religion and Spirituality In Contemporary Witchcraft (The Spirit Of The Witch)
By Raven Grimassi (http://www.ravengrimassi.net/)

Power Of The Witch: The Earth, The Moon And The Magical Path To Enlightenment
By Laurie Cabot (http://www.lauriecabot.com/)

Intuitive, Personal And Practical Magick (Natural Witchery)
By Ellen Dugan (http://www.ellendugan.com/)

Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development (The Inner Temple Of Witchcraft)
By Christopher Penczak (http://christopherpenczak.com/)

Wicca: A Guide For The Solitary Practitioner
By Scott Cunningham (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Cunningham) ( http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/recommendedreading/tp/Starter_Kit.htm)

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  1. This was actually really helpful for me, I’m trying to get a few educating books under my belt to help me understand my own craft more. Thanks!

     
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