Product Description

A wise and empowering guide to the 'whys' and 'wherefores' of Witchcraft * Take a step-by-step journey through the Moon's phases, the eight seasonal festivals, an understanding of the Goddess and God, and receive answers to many questions you might ask * Learn to apply the practical tools of the Craft in away both rewarding and sacred * Includes almost 30 beautiful illustrations drawn by the author * For the beginning witch and experienced practitioner alike Containing nearly thirty of the author's beautiful illustrations, In The Circle combines Elen Hawke's personal accounts of sabbats and moon rites with a clear, common-sense approach that makes witchcraft accessible to anyone. Whether you want to practise alone, with a partner or in a group, this book will be a wise guide, providing answers that are inspirational and empowering. Each section takes you deeper into your inner core, the place where you can connect to the spirit of Nature and to your innate knowledge.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #165872 in Books
• Published on: 2001-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Review
"* "To become a witch is to answer a call of the heart, and that call will be heard differently by each of us." - author Elen Hawke"

About the Author
Elen Hawke is from Oxford, and has been a professional astrologer for 26 years. She is a healer, teaches witchcraft, meditation and chakra work.

Customer Reviews

Wonderful!!
This is the 1st Elen hawke book I have read, and it was wonderful!! So beautifully written everything explained so lovely & easily to understand.
I will definitely be buying all her other books.
If you are new to wicca & witchcraft I would definitely recommend this book, it is very easy to understand but, also is a good book to witches of more experience.

Packed with info for beginners and experienced alike
I haven't read anything which inspired me so much since Starhawk's The Spiral Dance. This book is clear and easy to read, yet it is beautifully written and has the same personal approach as Hedge Witch and books by Pauline Campanelli. Everything you need is here, from how to set up and cast a circle, to descriptions of different goddesses and gods, the tools of witchcraft such as the athame and wand and how to make or get hold of them, and a lot of info on magic, lunar rituals and the eight festivals. It's a mine of information for people new to witchcraft, but it has a lot for the most experienced witches as well. It answers all the questions you ask when you first come into paganism. Elen Hawke gives details of her own personal rituals as well so that you get a feeling of what it's like to actually take part in magical rituals. Great pictures too which suit the text.

An inspiring & informative read
There aren't many books that offer new material on witchcraft, with many authors deciding to rehash the same material, this book has broken that trend and offers not only information but the inspiration to get up and do it. I loved the easy to read style & the sharing of her own experiences of each Sabbat.

The volume of information & ideas for celebrating the Sabbats is a rare & pleasing find. This book not only passes on information about the Craft but really helps you understand the cycle of the year that is, after all, at the heart of witchcraft. The book focuses on a natural earthy based witchcraft & offers real suggestions & ideas as to what can be done to follow the path, from the ritual side to more spontaneous simple acts.

Gods & Goddesses are rarely covered in the depth that they are in this book, and sacred sites seldom, if ever. Elen has also managed to cover the subject with not only depth but also clarity, something that is again missing in many books.

If anyone is looking for a book that will give not only detailed information but also the important get up & go factor then this is definately the book. It far excels what many like to think of as the "standards", including Cunninghams, in that it is enjoyable but detailed, we've had more than enough airy fairy books & it's time more books like this were written.