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My Favourite Magickal Books
Magical Almanac 2003 (Llewellyn's Magical Almanac)Magical Almanac 2003 (Llewellyn's Magical Almanac) by Various Contributors
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I've started to buy this every year; packed full of informative articles and a great way to keep an eye on the cycle of the year.
Witches' Calendar 2003Witches' Calendar 2003 by Various Contributors
Not a book but still a beautiful way to monitor the cycle of the year; also has some great articles on the last few pages.
Your Book of Shadows: How to Write Your Own Magickal SpellsYour Book of Shadows: How to Write Your Own Magickal Spells by Patricia Telesco
Buy used from: £8.71
No Wicca should be without a copy of this book; lots of interesting and informative ways to make your Book of Shadows every bit as magickal as the words inside it!
The Wiccan Prayer Book: Daily Meditations, Insprations, Rituals and IncantationsThe Wiccan Prayer Book: Daily Meditations, Insprations, Rituals and Incantations by Mark Ventimiglia
Buy used from: £4.76
A lovely little book with kind prayers for all occasions.
The Crafting and Use of Ritual Tools: Step-by-step Instructions for Woodcrafting Religious and Magical ImplementsThe Crafting and Use of Ritual Tools: Step-by-step Instructions for Woodcrafting Religious and Magical Implements by Eleanor L. Harris
Buy used from: £11.95
Very useful; I have since made numerous wands and other magick crafts.
Love is in the Earth : A Kaleidoscope of CrystalsLove is in the Earth : A Kaleidoscope of Crystals by Melody
Buy new: £15.30 / Used from: £6.49
A superb resource for people with an affinity to crystals and their energies, like myself.
The Real Witches' Handbook: The Definitive Handbook of Advanced Magical TechniquesThe Real Witches' Handbook: The Definitive Handbook of Advanced Magical Techniques by Kate West
Buy new: £9.20 / Used from: £4.50
A delightful introduction into the world of magick and withcraft; well presented and an easy read.
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner (Llewellyn's Practical Magick)Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner (Llewellyn's Practical Magick) by Scott Cunningham
Buy new: £6.59 / Used from: £2.95
I've found this to be an invaluable resource - one of my first books on the Craft.
Book of ShadowsBook of Shadows by Phoenix
Buy new: £8.89 / Used from: £12.99
I use this to record my own spells and rituals in; plain, simple and elegant!
Encyclopaedia of Magical Herbs (Llewellyn's Sourcebook Series)Encyclopaedia of Magical Herbs (Llewellyn's Sourcebook Series) by Scott Cunningham
Buy new: £8.15 / Used from: £6.00
Invaluable - the most comprehensive guide to the magicks of herbs.
A Witch Alone: Thirteen Moons to Master Natural MagicA Witch Alone: Thirteen Moons to Master Natural Magic by Marian Green
Buy new: £7.41 / Used from: £5.60
Lovely - a well written and engrossing start to a path in the Craft.
Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary WitchcraftHedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft by Rae Beth
Buy new: £4.57 / Used from: £1.82
Accessible, friendly and packed full of information for a solitary magick user.
The Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches' HandbookThe Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches' Handbook by Janet Farrar
Buy used from: £7.15
A bit complicated for some - provides insight into the construction of magick, ritual and worship.
Spell-weaving: A Book of Charms, Spells and Practical Magic (New Life Library)Spell-weaving: A Book of Charms, Spells and Practical Magic (New Life Library) by Sally Morningstar
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Lovely book with some fabulous pictures and spells for many different occasions.
Principles of Wicca (Thorsons Principles Series)Principles of Wicca (Thorsons Principles Series) by Vivianne Crowley
Buy used from: £0.04
One of the first books I was ever bought by someone else; concise and well-written this is perhaps the best book for a newcomer.
Charge of the Goddess: The Mother of Modern WitchcraftCharge of the Goddess: The Mother of Modern Witchcraft by Doreen Valiente
Buy used from: £40.00
I recently came across a copy of this book and I think it is wonderful insight into Doreen Valiente's life through her poetry.