Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #212625 in Books
• Published on: 1996-08-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Customer Reviews

A good book for further study.
I have been practicing for over ten years and have seen many different attitudes in ethics and the Craft. While this book has many good and thoughtful things, many of which I found helped me take a better look at the world around me, I found that some of it held innaccuracies- the number of witches burned during the inquisitions and such(Which was not in the millions)- and I felt a degree of predjudice against other religions and outlooks on life held by others in her writing. As a book for advanced study I recommend it as a must read, but I don't feel Green Witchcraft is the kind of thing a beginner should read until she or he has a more balanced view on the world, the ethics of our Craft, and can read a book, draw what they need from it without being influenced by opinion, misconception, or predjudice. It is not my wish to seem harsh but I would not recommend this book to any in my Circle who have just begun practicing and perhaps it is best I let others know as well. The information was straightforward and well written and there was a lot of thought put into it but it does not belong in the hands of a beginner.

Good for all beginners
I have been practising the Craft for nearly 3 years now and bought this book at the very beginning. It is excellent for outlining beliefs and ritual structure...however its important to remember that the book in effect is Aoumiel's own take on the Craft and not the definitive guide to what you should and shouldn't do. The Craft and wicca lives in your heart and mind and can't be laid down in books. However if you want a good book to begin with that has some beautiful ritual designs and concepts, it is excellent if not followed too closely. I would recommend reading other books in conjunction with it. I will always recommend Scott Cunningham's Guide for the Solitary practitioner and Living Wicca because they are written in such a downright manner. Green witchcraft has some excellent advice about herbal and kitchen craft and methods of natural divination...I especially like the tables of correspondences. It certainly was an excellent book, worth the money I paid for it and my copy is definitely dog-eared. As the Priestess of a large study group it is one I will always recommend. Blessings for those finding the path and those already treading it. Love and light. Blessed Be

Ann Moura is a blessing to the Craft
Green Witchcraft is probably the most valuable book a beginning practitioner of Witchcraft could have. True, those who want to study a rigid system of Wicca, far removed from its historical and spiritual roots, will not find much here -- the greatest thing about this book is that it emphasizes our personal, one-on-one connection with the Divine. And isn't that what Witchcraft should truly be about? If we wanted dogma, we wouldn't *be* Witches. Moura does a fantastic job of evoking the beauty and joy of a truly deep & unique spiritual connection to the Craft. She is knowledgeable, educated and unbiased. This is an excellent book!