A modern look at the ancient religion of witchcraft - at linking the powers of nature and the female side in all of us to achieve a harmonious symbiosis between beings and their environment. It answers questions about what witches are, what they do, and why they were persecuted in the past.
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About the Author
Teresa Moorey is an astrologer and writer, and regular contributor to Prediction magazine.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By N. Clarke
Format:Paperback
Faced, today, with such a proliferation of books promising to Impart The Secrets Of The Craft, choosing who to listen to can be daunting, even impossible. Yet the aspiring Witch is unlikely to have a seasoned practitioner in easy reach from whom to seek advice; most of us have little option but to rely on books, at least to begin with.
In light of this, you can do a great deal worse than pick up a copy of Moorey's book, if you can find it. This remains one of the best short introductions to Witchcraft (and, to an extent, to many of the concepts of modern Paganism, too) out there: clearly-written, non-nonsense, filled with practical advice on how to celebrate and live your beliefs - rather than sitting around with a pentagram and a few joss sticks, feeling faintly cheated. For the poetically-challenged of us, there are also nicely-expressed suggested verses for sabbats and esbats.
At every stage it is practical, helpful, and (hurrah!) largely non-fluffy. Recommended.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Carnelian
Format:Paperback
Teresa Moorey has excelled herself with this informative and accessible Beginner's Guide. She sets out the basics of modern Witchcraft (particularly Wicca) in a simple, unpatronising and readable fashion that manages to both inform the reader of the basic tenets of the Craft, and dispel the fear and misunderstanding usually attached to the subject of Paganism and nature-worship.
I first came across this book when my partner, after our first discussion concerning my religion, decided to go out and buy himself a 'primer' to understand what it was all about. He came back with the 'Beginner's Guide', read it in two days, and felt relieved and enlightened on a subject he had previously known nothing about. Four years later, I'm still handing this book to friends, parents, colleagues... anyone who doesn't know much about modern witchcraft, but expresses a desire to find out more.
You can forget all those dire 'Be A Trendy 'Wicked' Witch In 7 Days'-style handbooks: you'll be wasting your money. I'd recommend this book to anyone starting out (and I mean for all the right reasons) on the Wiccan/ Pagan path, or those who have friends or relations that will benefit from having an intelligent publication to allay their fears and put their minds at rest. Don't buy any more trashy 'spellbooks'. Read, learn, and walk in peace. Brightest blessings.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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The 'Beginner's Guide' series as a whole is great. This particular one is very helpful to anyone either starting out on the Path of Witchcraft, or for anyone who KNOWS someone who is a Witch. It's question & answer format means the reader is drawn into the subject gently & easily, allaying any fears that they may have. Although it only really gives a 'taster', it does recommend further reading (which is a given in any book on this subject). I've found this book handy when asked a barrage of questions about my Path. Once a person has read it, it can trigger other questions which need to be asked & can be a stepping off point for discussion within family & friend circles. A must-have!
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I thought - all Wiccan, no Witches
Got this book on the advice of some and have been pretty disappointed. I moved away from Wicca, got tired of it's glamourisation and Americanisation and rules. Read more
Published 4 months ago by K. Mcdonald
1.0 out of 5 stars
Another WICCA not WITCHCRAFT book.
I have been interested in Witchcraft for quite sometime now, and thought I'd buy a simple intro book. What a disappointment. This book is 99% Wicca and only 1% Witchcraft. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Chloe
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good read if your into witchcraft
bought this as im interested in witchcraft some interesting things in their id recommend it if your new to witchcraft or just curious as was i i have read books like this before... Read more
Published 12 months ago by shelliebean
4.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent introduction
Teresa Moorey has written this brilliant overview of witchcraft in a neat Q&A style. It covers all the basics that you would hope to see in such a book but does not go into... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2005 by ramblerose
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Beautiful book!
This is a amazing book. It's full of everything anyone needs to know. It's full of gentle advice and has a really friendly tone without being at all patronising, unlike other books... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2001 by lannonlaura@hotmail.com
5.0 out of 5 stars
BESTEST BOOK FOR BEGINNER WITCHES !
This book is just sooo fantastic!It explains all the beginners [like me]need to know,tells you how to cast the magic circle,gives rituals and dates for the Sabbats,lists... Read more
Published on 29 April 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best beginers book I bought
This book is fantastic and best of all it is not entirly geared to Wiccans which most books are these days. it is simplistic in places but as a beginers book I could find no fault.
Published on 22 Feb 2001 by "velf"
5.0 out of 5 stars
A helpful book for the begginer
I brought this book ... on the spur of the moment.It's a very helpful and informative book for any begginer to the "craft". Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't judge a book by its cover!
I'd seen this book on the shelf in a couple of shops but avoided it because looking at the cover I got the impression it would be trashy. How wrong I was! Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
An absolute gem, essential reading for any aspiring witch!
I read this book a few years ago and it has proved an invaluable reference book. Written in layman's terms it is easy to follow and is an excellent introduction to the craft, and I... Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2000
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