The complete idiot's guide to Wicca and witchcraft. (©2006)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Complete idiot's guide; Wicca and witchcraft
• Further Information: Note: By Denise Zimmermann, Katherine A. Gleason ; revised with Miria Liguana.
• Other Names: Zimmermann, Denise; Gleason, Katherine, 1960-; Liguana, Miria
• Contents: PART 1: WICCA WISDOM: All about Wicca and witchcraft: Wicca and witchcraft are more than magick -- The history of Wicca and witchcraft: despite tough times, witches and the craft continues -- Practicing Wicca and witchcraft today: the many, many types of witch and where you fit in -- PART 2: THE WICCAN WAY: Wiccan deities: homage to the lord and lady: the god and goddess take many different forms -- So you want to be a witch? : you must be responsible to be a witch -- What you need to do magick: all kinds of magickal tools and objects -- Observing ritual the Wiccan way: the religious and magickal rites of Wicca -- PART 3: SO YOU WANT TO DO MAGICK? : Dedicate yourself to the craft: how to become a witch -- Prepare to do ritual: cleanse your body and your mind -- Where to do ritual: your sacred place and your altar -- Cast a magick circle: creating a space to do ritual and magick -- The witches' symbol: all about pentacles and pentagrams -- PART 4: WORKING MAGICK: Esbats: moon magick: celebrations of the goddess -- Observing he Sabbats: celebrations of the god -- Summon, stir, or call: the various entities you can invite to ritual -- Why do magicks? : working with magick and how magick works -- Enhancing your magick power: how to use colors, signs, and symbols, talismans, and amulets in your spells -- Magick powers of nature: stones and crystals, herbs and botanicals, and essential oils -- PART 5: ANY TIME IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR MAGICK: To know, to dare, to will, to keep silent: Is this the time in your life for witchcraft? -- Magick's astrological correspondence: the energies of astrology and your magick -- Magickal timing: selecting the best time to do your magick -- PART 6: WITCHES' BREW: NOTIOS, POTIONS, AND POWDERS: More ways to work magick: poppets, candles, mirrors, powders, potions, and more -- Doing spells: putting your knowledge together to write spells -- Spells to start with: spells you can use to do your magick -- A year and a day: the steps you can take toward self-initiation -- APPENDIXES: A. Resources -- B. Creating your grimoire.
• Edition: 3rd ed
• Publisher Details: Indianapolis, IN : Alpha Books
• Publication Date: 2006
• Copyright Date: 2006
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxiii, 360 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 133.4/3; Witchcraft; Wicca; BODY, MIND & SPIRIT -- Magick Studies; BODY, MIND & SPIRIT -- Witchcraft & Wicca; Wicca; Witchcraft; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781101082645; 9781101097496; 1101097493; 9781101094525; 1101094524
• Related ISBNs: 110108264X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-335) and index.
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