Rebecca's Reviews > Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
by
by

I remember enjoying this book a lot, though I haven't read it in a while.
At first, I found it slightly repetitive. It seemed to say everything every other "Wicca 101" book had said. That's not to say the information is wrong or useless; it's just that I already knew most of it. I still found it interesting to read though because it helped me think more deeply about my beliefs. For example, I found this paragraph on page 26 very interesting:
"If you truly desire to know the nature of magic, practice it! Many are afraid of magic. They've been taught (by nonpractitioners) that it's dangerous. Don't be scared. Crossing the street is dangerous too. But if you do it properly, you'll be fine."
There are sections like that which made me think differently. Even if I didn't agree with everything he said, it made me stop and think.
But as it went on, there was some very useful information I keep going back to even now. For example, I really enjoyed "A Ritual of Gestures" chapter which is filled with prayers and invocations for certain deities. I also enjoyed the Herbal Grimoire chapter though after getting his "Magical Herbs" book, I don't refer to it as much.
Overall, I did enjoy this book and I do recommend it to beginners. I think if I had read it sooner in my spiritual journey, I would have found the information more helpful.
This is one of the most well-known books on Wicca worldwide. Do I think it is the best? No. But I think that it's a great start for anyone starting on this path.
At first, I found it slightly repetitive. It seemed to say everything every other "Wicca 101" book had said. That's not to say the information is wrong or useless; it's just that I already knew most of it. I still found it interesting to read though because it helped me think more deeply about my beliefs. For example, I found this paragraph on page 26 very interesting:
"If you truly desire to know the nature of magic, practice it! Many are afraid of magic. They've been taught (by nonpractitioners) that it's dangerous. Don't be scared. Crossing the street is dangerous too. But if you do it properly, you'll be fine."
There are sections like that which made me think differently. Even if I didn't agree with everything he said, it made me stop and think.
But as it went on, there was some very useful information I keep going back to even now. For example, I really enjoyed "A Ritual of Gestures" chapter which is filled with prayers and invocations for certain deities. I also enjoyed the Herbal Grimoire chapter though after getting his "Magical Herbs" book, I don't refer to it as much.
Overall, I did enjoy this book and I do recommend it to beginners. I think if I had read it sooner in my spiritual journey, I would have found the information more helpful.
This is one of the most well-known books on Wicca worldwide. Do I think it is the best? No. But I think that it's a great start for anyone starting on this path.
Sign into Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ to see if any of your friends have read
Wicca.
Sign In »