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A Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches' Handbook
The Complete Witches' Handbook.Everything you need to know is here! The Sabbats; Casting & Banishing the Magic Circle; The Complete Book of Shadows; The Great Rite; Initiation Rites; Consecration Rites; Spells; Witches' Tools; Witchcraft & Sex; Running a Coven; Clairvoyance;Astral Projection. This collection includes two books in one volume, Eight Sabbats for Witches and The Witches' Way, and is the most comprehensive and revealing work on the principles, rituals and beliefs of modern witchcraft. Over 200,000 sold!
349 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 1987
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Janet Farrar
46 books142 followersJanet Farrar, along with Stewart, is author of many books on witchcraft, and a well known witch who has appeared frequently in the media. She currently lives in Ireland and regularly tours the U.S.A. giving lectures and workshops.
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July 13, 2013
If I'd known this was about Wicca I would not have tried to read it. I got three pages into it and they lost me at "as a man loves a woman by mastering her."
I don't take anything seriously that starts out with patriarchal nonsense.
Do not recommend.
I don't take anything seriously that starts out with patriarchal nonsense.
Do not recommend.
May 3, 2018
Honestly, I'm shocked.
I've read a lot of nonsense and I've been more than vocal about it on here too but this is something else entirely.
I had to confirm several times the year this book was written in. No, it was not 1896, it was 1996. So stop talking about mastering your women being a sign of love and that homosexuals can't be witches. Are you FUCKING DUMB?!?!?!?!
This book and author aren't even worth the time it takes to write a proper review. If you are looking for something that Paganism and witchcraft is NOT then you have found your book. I could imagine that the ilks of Zsuszanna Budapest, the Dianic "witch" who refers to transsexuals as "trannies" and denies that they are women, would just love this hateful, bigoted, sexist, and probably some other -ist garbage.
DNF forever (after a mere handful of chapters) and proud of it too!
I've read a lot of nonsense and I've been more than vocal about it on here too but this is something else entirely.
I had to confirm several times the year this book was written in. No, it was not 1896, it was 1996. So stop talking about mastering your women being a sign of love and that homosexuals can't be witches. Are you FUCKING DUMB?!?!?!?!
This book and author aren't even worth the time it takes to write a proper review. If you are looking for something that Paganism and witchcraft is NOT then you have found your book. I could imagine that the ilks of Zsuszanna Budapest, the Dianic "witch" who refers to transsexuals as "trannies" and denies that they are women, would just love this hateful, bigoted, sexist, and probably some other -ist garbage.
DNF forever (after a mere handful of chapters) and proud of it too!
October 20, 2018
historically this book does a great job going througb the development of the Gardener tradition. However the feelings about Christian back ground. I recommend reading as a resource but not as a tradition for my homosexual brothers and sisters.
July 22, 2012
A Witches' Bible is one of the first books I obtained on the Craft. Written by Gardnerian Craft authorities, Janet and Stewart Farrar, it encapsulates much of what the Farrars wrote in previous books, "Eight Sabbats for Witches" and "The Witches' Way". It is a very good overview and outline of how formal covens work, the structure behind them and a basic framework for these Rites within Gardnerian Wicca are included. When I was in a formal tradition, this book was one we referred to often. There are those who feel strongly that this information should not be available to the general public, but this book alone can help those interested in this Path in completely avoiding the mass produced, watered down dreck that passes for mainstream witchcraft books.
One caveat I would add that in spite of much erroneous information on the web, this book is still, however about Wicca. And although many Wiccans consider themselves to be Witches, not all Witches will apply the word Wicca and divorce themselves entirely from the modern Wicca label. Traditional, ancient Witchcraft, as praticed in pre-Christian Europe is never to be confused with the religion that Gerald Gardener created just prior to WWII and thankfully the Farrars are smart enough to avoid that sort of disingenuous representation in this book.
One caveat I would add that in spite of much erroneous information on the web, this book is still, however about Wicca. And although many Wiccans consider themselves to be Witches, not all Witches will apply the word Wicca and divorce themselves entirely from the modern Wicca label. Traditional, ancient Witchcraft, as praticed in pre-Christian Europe is never to be confused with the religion that Gerald Gardener created just prior to WWII and thankfully the Farrars are smart enough to avoid that sort of disingenuous representation in this book.
March 16, 2008
When I was 13 and wanting to learn more about Wicca, my mom and I went bookshopping and got this. GAH! Naked old people!
Once I got over that, I realized that what is called "traditional wicca" was not for me, and that neopaganism was more up my alley.
Once I got over that, I realized that what is called "traditional wicca" was not for me, and that neopaganism was more up my alley.
February 9, 2017
Some say this book is rubbish and others love it. To each their own. If you want a well rounded outlook on witchcraft, then this book should be a part of your collection - even if you don't agree with anything they write about. It gives you a view into Gardnerian practices and viewpoints. If you truly want to study witchcraft, study it from as many facets as you can so that you can formulate your own ideas and know which path you want to take. Maybe you'll love the structure of this branch of witchcraft or maybe you won't. Maybe you'll gleam some historical knowledge from this book or maybe not. It's really up to you......
It's a bit dated....
It's a bit dated....
December 22, 2011
From both a practical and historical standpoint, this is an excellent and essential book. Not only does it provide the coven with a solid working framework for ritual and coven governance, but a realistic context and history of Wicca and modern Witchcraft. Doreen Valiente, who worked very closely with Gerald Gardner and wrote many of his rituals and much of the Wiccan liturgy in use today, worked with the Farrars closely on this book.
And aside from the practicality and historical accuracy, the rituals contained herein, re-constructed from Gardner's Book of Shadows with Doreen's help and with embellishments and additions made by Janet, are absolutely beautiful. I used their handfasting ritual as a basis for my own wedding and changed very little (though I had to adapt it for a crowd and not a coven).
For practitioners of Witchcraft and/or Wicca, this book is a must-read. For occult-minded people and those who are curious, I highly recommend it.
(Although I've set my read date to 2010, as that is the most recent date I've read it, I've read bits and pieces of it going back to 2007. This isn't the kind of book that I read front to back, but rather the kind of book I read in chunks, as I need, and then use as a reference guide. But that's just me.)
And aside from the practicality and historical accuracy, the rituals contained herein, re-constructed from Gardner's Book of Shadows with Doreen's help and with embellishments and additions made by Janet, are absolutely beautiful. I used their handfasting ritual as a basis for my own wedding and changed very little (though I had to adapt it for a crowd and not a coven).
For practitioners of Witchcraft and/or Wicca, this book is a must-read. For occult-minded people and those who are curious, I highly recommend it.
(Although I've set my read date to 2010, as that is the most recent date I've read it, I've read bits and pieces of it going back to 2007. This isn't the kind of book that I read front to back, but rather the kind of book I read in chunks, as I need, and then use as a reference guide. But that's just me.)
July 8, 2019
A dense book with some handy reference material, but horribly dated - it's eye-wateringly homophobic and places too much focus on gender norms. It makes Wicca look very non-inclusive.
September 16, 2015
I was given this by some friends who are into the occult with the assurance that I would find something of historical and cultural relevance. We shall see.....
(promised that I wouldn't mention the boobs and bums pictures).....haaa so difficult, sorry. If you are looking at this I will read it, honest!
HERE'S THE REVIEW AS PROMISED
Now this was to be a deep and somewhat meaningful review but no.
This book is a steaming puddle of horse piss....REALLY, you master your women and own them. Burn bits of paper. Photos of nude old people and some tits an' arse and pages upon pages of dribble.
GIVE ME STRENGTH!
Mr Norrell where are you when we need you?
(promised that I wouldn't mention the boobs and bums pictures).....haaa so difficult, sorry. If you are looking at this I will read it, honest!
HERE'S THE REVIEW AS PROMISED
Now this was to be a deep and somewhat meaningful review but no.
This book is a steaming puddle of horse piss....REALLY, you master your women and own them. Burn bits of paper. Photos of nude old people and some tits an' arse and pages upon pages of dribble.
GIVE ME STRENGTH!
Mr Norrell where are you when we need you?
May 5, 2015
Because this book is the compilation of two separate volumes, I'm combining my reviews of both for this edition.
"Eight Sabbats for Witches"
This book has been a source of inspiration to me for quite a few years, and it is one of the better books concerning the Sabbats available. The rituals are all written with a coven in mind, but a resourceful Solitary can adapt them for individual use with a little bit of creativity and serious thought.
Each Sabbat is covered in detail, with ample folkloric references and history related, which serve to enrich the symbolism of the holiday, as well as the ritual practice itself.
Many modern readers take umbrage at the Farrars' insistence on gender polarity within the coven, but it should be kept in mind while reading that this book was written over thirty years ago and that societal norms and gender dynamics have shifted tremendously since its initial publication. In spite of this flaw, the book is still a worthwhile and useful reference.
"The Witches' Way"
This is an excellent introduction to Wicca. Yes, it was written during the eighties and can seem a bit dated when compared to many of the modern books on Wicca, but is that necessarily a bad thing? Its approach is thoughtful, thorough and scholarly, complete with footnotes and annotations. "The Witches' Way" challenged me as it taught me and it made me spend some serious time contemplating things that I might not otherwise have given much thought. I will gladly take that over the spoon-fed approach that newer books take.
It serves as a suitable guide to beginning either a solitary practice or coven work. I have seen it listed as recommended or required reading by several groups. The section "More Wiccan Rituals" is written specifically for group work, and the solo witch would be hard-pressed to adapt any of these for solitary practice without losing the core experience the rites are designed to give. That doesn't mean that the majority of the book is useless to Solitaries! This is a relatively small part of the book. The same principle concerning the group dynamic applies to the three initiation rites.
A note about those: I don't believe for a second that these are the actual rites used by Gardnerian covens for the initiation of Seekers and advancement of degrees. That material is Oathbound (not revealed to non-Initiates) and it would certainly never be published by reputable authors. This doesn't necessarily mean that these rituals are inferior, just different. The Farrars did solitary witches interested in group work everywhere a tremendous favor in providing workable rites that have the potential to deliver meaningful and profound experiences. Echoes of their work and that of Doreen Valiente, who co-authored these parts quietly from behind the scenes, is found in almost every mass market book on Wicca crowding the shelves today.
Of especial interest is the last section of the book "The Wiccan Path." This is a collection of several thought-provoking essays and explorations of Wiccan belief and practice. I think that individuals interested in Wicca as a religious path could very likely read just this one section of this one book and be able to determine for sure whether or not Wicca is the right path for them. Oh, and the bibliography/recommended reading list in the back has several gems listed!
"Eight Sabbats for Witches"
This book has been a source of inspiration to me for quite a few years, and it is one of the better books concerning the Sabbats available. The rituals are all written with a coven in mind, but a resourceful Solitary can adapt them for individual use with a little bit of creativity and serious thought.
Each Sabbat is covered in detail, with ample folkloric references and history related, which serve to enrich the symbolism of the holiday, as well as the ritual practice itself.
Many modern readers take umbrage at the Farrars' insistence on gender polarity within the coven, but it should be kept in mind while reading that this book was written over thirty years ago and that societal norms and gender dynamics have shifted tremendously since its initial publication. In spite of this flaw, the book is still a worthwhile and useful reference.
"The Witches' Way"
This is an excellent introduction to Wicca. Yes, it was written during the eighties and can seem a bit dated when compared to many of the modern books on Wicca, but is that necessarily a bad thing? Its approach is thoughtful, thorough and scholarly, complete with footnotes and annotations. "The Witches' Way" challenged me as it taught me and it made me spend some serious time contemplating things that I might not otherwise have given much thought. I will gladly take that over the spoon-fed approach that newer books take.
It serves as a suitable guide to beginning either a solitary practice or coven work. I have seen it listed as recommended or required reading by several groups. The section "More Wiccan Rituals" is written specifically for group work, and the solo witch would be hard-pressed to adapt any of these for solitary practice without losing the core experience the rites are designed to give. That doesn't mean that the majority of the book is useless to Solitaries! This is a relatively small part of the book. The same principle concerning the group dynamic applies to the three initiation rites.
A note about those: I don't believe for a second that these are the actual rites used by Gardnerian covens for the initiation of Seekers and advancement of degrees. That material is Oathbound (not revealed to non-Initiates) and it would certainly never be published by reputable authors. This doesn't necessarily mean that these rituals are inferior, just different. The Farrars did solitary witches interested in group work everywhere a tremendous favor in providing workable rites that have the potential to deliver meaningful and profound experiences. Echoes of their work and that of Doreen Valiente, who co-authored these parts quietly from behind the scenes, is found in almost every mass market book on Wicca crowding the shelves today.
Of especial interest is the last section of the book "The Wiccan Path." This is a collection of several thought-provoking essays and explorations of Wiccan belief and practice. I think that individuals interested in Wicca as a religious path could very likely read just this one section of this one book and be able to determine for sure whether or not Wicca is the right path for them. Oh, and the bibliography/recommended reading list in the back has several gems listed!
September 7, 2017
This is a very interesting book and a must read for all those interested in Wicca, especially Traditional branches. This book approaches several topics which are important for any Wiccan and even any Modern Witch, it focus a lot on the Wiccan POV and method of working. If you dislike the Wiccan method (coven work, male/female polarities, initiations, sky clad, etc) then you'll probably not enjoy this book. Personally I'm not Wiccan but I find it very interesting and I consider this a must-read for any student of Wicca. Not only it is a classic from very important and respected authors but also it sums up perfectly all needed aspects of this path and a great starting point for beginners.
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July 12, 2008Along with Buckland's big blue book and Cunningham's Solitary Practitioner, this book completed the trinity of my early pagan education. Could all of these books really be describing the same religion? It certainly kept me from blindly following any one take on Wicca. Of the three, the Fararrs certainly seemed the "witchiest" to me. Inclusion of actual photos makes the book all the more appealing.
April 1, 2008
Ok...I will be honest...I am not sure where I stand on this book. In regards to efforts put into it, I believe it is a good book...I believe that it is just outside of my belief which is why I have a hard time enjoying it...but then this is how it is with us all...I appreciate this book for what it is and it does provide a good amount of information, so I take what I like and leave what I do not....I would recommend it to others, as I think that for some it could be an invaluable resource!
June 1, 2014
I used to take my copy to work with me - the people would stay away from me while it was sitting out on my desk...
August 27, 2015
I read this strictly for research for a novel I'm writing. In general, it served its purpose and gave me some insight to the Wiccan philosophy and practice. I learned quite a bit about Witchcraft that I never knew before.
But this book was written in the 1980s and I can't help but wonder how -- indeed, I hope that -- things have changed in the Craft since then. For one thing, despite claiming to be anti-patriarchal, Wicca is, well... still very gendered, to put it frankly. Even a bit patriarchal. Sure, they emphasize the Goddess figure and there's a lot of commentary on how patriarchy oppresses WOMEN, but the authors claim that men are too aggressive to lead their own covens -- and they DON'T explore the fact that it's the patriarchal society's standards that makes men so. They just (lazily) claim it's "their nature" and leave it at that. For example, there's the whole "a female Witch can act the part of a God in a ritual if there's no men left," but oddly enough men aren't allowed to act as a Goddess if there's a shortage of women... which implies women can get in touch with their aggressive, "male" side, but men can't get in touch with their sensitive feminine side (not without the help of women, at least), which in turn implies that women are very complex and capable of rising above their "natural" instincts, while men are... not. Hm. That's obviously not true.
And there's little room for those who identify as transgender, gender-queer, or non-heterosexual since there's SO MUCH emphasis on male-female polarity; Wicca, at least the version the authors practice, doesn't emphasize the difference between sex and gender. (There were two points in this book where I openly scoffed and rolled my eyes -- one being when the authors claimed that the term "black magic" sounds racist and they felt the need to assure the reader that "we have black friends in our coven, so we're not racist;" the other being when they said "we're not homophobic, we just focus on NATURAL sexuality and we've had homosexual friends so we can't be homophobes." Seriously, ugh.) Other than that, the commentary on how patriarchy affects women was very interesting.
So, strangely enough, I've come away from this book noticing some flaws in Wicca, a religion I once held in very, very high regard. (Don't get me wrong, I still do [I hold EVERY religion in high regard]; but I never knew its flaws before.) Perhaps it was just the tone of the writing. It was a very dry read, and many of the sections felt repetitive. To be honest, it probably isn't meant to be read straight-through, but rather used as a reference.
But this book was written in the 1980s and I can't help but wonder how -- indeed, I hope that -- things have changed in the Craft since then. For one thing, despite claiming to be anti-patriarchal, Wicca is, well... still very gendered, to put it frankly. Even a bit patriarchal. Sure, they emphasize the Goddess figure and there's a lot of commentary on how patriarchy oppresses WOMEN, but the authors claim that men are too aggressive to lead their own covens -- and they DON'T explore the fact that it's the patriarchal society's standards that makes men so. They just (lazily) claim it's "their nature" and leave it at that. For example, there's the whole "a female Witch can act the part of a God in a ritual if there's no men left," but oddly enough men aren't allowed to act as a Goddess if there's a shortage of women... which implies women can get in touch with their aggressive, "male" side, but men can't get in touch with their sensitive feminine side (not without the help of women, at least), which in turn implies that women are very complex and capable of rising above their "natural" instincts, while men are... not. Hm. That's obviously not true.
And there's little room for those who identify as transgender, gender-queer, or non-heterosexual since there's SO MUCH emphasis on male-female polarity; Wicca, at least the version the authors practice, doesn't emphasize the difference between sex and gender. (There were two points in this book where I openly scoffed and rolled my eyes -- one being when the authors claimed that the term "black magic" sounds racist and they felt the need to assure the reader that "we have black friends in our coven, so we're not racist;" the other being when they said "we're not homophobic, we just focus on NATURAL sexuality and we've had homosexual friends so we can't be homophobes." Seriously, ugh.) Other than that, the commentary on how patriarchy affects women was very interesting.
So, strangely enough, I've come away from this book noticing some flaws in Wicca, a religion I once held in very, very high regard. (Don't get me wrong, I still do [I hold EVERY religion in high regard]; but I never knew its flaws before.) Perhaps it was just the tone of the writing. It was a very dry read, and many of the sections felt repetitive. To be honest, it probably isn't meant to be read straight-through, but rather used as a reference.
November 7, 2018
Wicca at its worst. The book feels a bit dated, and is little more than a compilation of material sourced from Crowley, Gardner, Valiente and others (some of which the authors pretty much admit to have plagiarised in earlier publications - that alone sounded an alarm for me). All in all, a piece of insufferable writing, and not a recommended read on the subject of witchcraft.
August 26, 2025
Good for getting an appetite for magic? Absolutely not. But as a reference work on Wicca, it’s so very full!
March 21, 2014
This book is an old favourite of mine and I truly believe every Witch should own a copy! It came out back in the early 90s, and it is a combination of "The Witches' Way" and "Eight Sabbats for Witches," previously published. The Farrars reveal the essential rituals of Alexandrian Witchcraft and offer rituals for all occasions plus a good grasp of coven procedures and magick for the starting Witch. Read it for the historical value or read it to learn something; I still use their Wiccaning ritual almost word-for-word. Get it if you practice in a coven. It's on the required reading list of many Wiccan groups - and it should be.
August 4, 2014
The Farrars were instrumental in bringing Alexandrian witchcraft to the United States. This book discusses various practices used by traditional witches/Wiccans and outlines the tools and lore associated with the Craft, and the second half outlines rituals for Sabbats. Though this book was not particularly useful to me because I don't practice coven-based Craft and don't care for some of the traditions (or the emphasis on masculine/feminine roles), I thought the spotlight they put on the shape of a ritual was helpful, and it's interesting to learn about the actual practices that form the roots of such a vibrant and widespread tradition.
May 6, 2016
There is a wealth of information in this book--truly a bible in that sense; however, ***READER BEWARE--this book is not for every witch. I recommend only the discerning witch read/practice the rituals as outlined. In my opinion there are some practices that may border on dark or grey magic which I am not comfortable with. However, it is thoroughly researched and you will find within these pages a wealth of information, history and obscure rituals that you might not find anywhere else (including sex magic, if that's your thing). Its definitely not your average fluffy white magic book.
March 25, 2017
A once, and somewhat still, controversial look at the rituals and beliefs of Traditional Witchcraft circa the 1970's. The book is both informative and revealing, but I was ultimately unimpressed with it as a whole.
January 31, 2008
I learned a lot about the craft from this text. It covers all aspects of Wicca specific to the Farrah's and their coven.
April 10, 2012
Crap. If you think magic tricks are real and merely saying words or burning paper will make your ex-husband fall over dead, then you're dumb enough to love this book.
August 28, 2013
A MUST have for any following the path.
May 14, 2023
A faithful reflection of what Gardnerian and Alexandrian traditions follow, along with information from Doreen Valiente and excerpts from Gardner's notes and Book of Shadows. Of course, with the material comes the very polarizing and strict male priest/female priestess roles in rituals that may sound weird/old-timey/homophobic even.
While I'm on this topic as it seems to be a rather popular one as far as this book is concerned: as a (solitary) lesbian witch I at least see these as guidelines and not something that needs to so strictly be followed, even if one is in a Gardnerian or Alexandrian coven; like this very book's authors (and many others, too) say, rituals and spells are first and foremost guided by what feels right. Nobody should force another in the same tradition or path to do something a certain way.
It is insightful and very interesting for sure. More like a history book and a guide to those interested in covens of the Gardnerian or Alexandian tradition.
While I'm on this topic as it seems to be a rather popular one as far as this book is concerned: as a (solitary) lesbian witch I at least see these as guidelines and not something that needs to so strictly be followed, even if one is in a Gardnerian or Alexandrian coven; like this very book's authors (and many others, too) say, rituals and spells are first and foremost guided by what feels right. Nobody should force another in the same tradition or path to do something a certain way.
It is insightful and very interesting for sure. More like a history book and a guide to those interested in covens of the Gardnerian or Alexandian tradition.
February 17, 2023
I am only rating this book so low because it does not resonate with my practice, so I guess I am rating it in terms of its usefulness. I bought this book expecting a book about genuine witchcraft, but was met with a handbook for traditional, ritualistic wicca. Written in old, hard to read language, I think its only a matter of the path you decide to take on your practice, whether you like or dislike this book. I would recommend this book only to the person who is interested in having an insight into traditional wicca, and learn about the ritualistic callings like the towers, rites and coven work.
October 12, 2018
Another dive into Wicca but compared to Wicca For Beginners, I got a somewhat judgmental feeling from this book. Like their tradition was the only right one?
The reason I picked up on this may be because I don't think Wicca is right for me. I didn't think so when I was a teen and started looking into it, but I think it less now.
Anyway, to the book!
This book didn't really bring much new to the table compared to what I already knew, but it had a lot of info that I didn't know.
Like backstory on the Sabbaths and such, which was really interesting. It also had rituals for the lone practitioner that might want to start up by themselves.
The reason I picked up on this may be because I don't think Wicca is right for me. I didn't think so when I was a teen and started looking into it, but I think it less now.
Anyway, to the book!
This book didn't really bring much new to the table compared to what I already knew, but it had a lot of info that I didn't know.
Like backstory on the Sabbaths and such, which was really interesting. It also had rituals for the lone practitioner that might want to start up by themselves.
September 7, 2023
Es una muy buena descripción general y resumida de cómo funcionan los aquelarres formales , para los que no tenemos gran conocimiento en el tema logra aclarar algunas dudas o mitos sobre estas prácticas.
March 13, 2013
First off, Janet and Stewart were Alexandrian witches to start. Not sure why folks keep citing them as Gards, as they went on to call themselves reformed Alexandrians. (Pg. 25 of their own Introduction!)
More importantly, the meat of the book is interesting. I certainly wish this had been my first or second book read on the craft, though in saying that i would not have had the appreciation for it nor the discernment to pick out details that I now can. I would definitely include it on a list for fellow seekers. Within are directives for celebrating the sabbats, which is a keystone for anyone truly looking to get in tune with the Wheel of the Year. The descriptions can be a bit much but on the other hand you come away with the feeling of knowing more than you ever will need to about the language and why each holiday is celebrated a certain way. For those who have done the 101 Wicca and need a bite of something more solid, this book offers perspective. There are details within that may give you pause or questions as certain parts may not jive.
Overall i found the book more enjoyable than i had anticipated. The complete version incorporates other material regarding degrees, initiations, coven life, ect. This really is the most comprehensive book i have had on the subject of Wicca and will be glad that I bought it rather than borrowed from the library.
More importantly, the meat of the book is interesting. I certainly wish this had been my first or second book read on the craft, though in saying that i would not have had the appreciation for it nor the discernment to pick out details that I now can. I would definitely include it on a list for fellow seekers. Within are directives for celebrating the sabbats, which is a keystone for anyone truly looking to get in tune with the Wheel of the Year. The descriptions can be a bit much but on the other hand you come away with the feeling of knowing more than you ever will need to about the language and why each holiday is celebrated a certain way. For those who have done the 101 Wicca and need a bite of something more solid, this book offers perspective. There are details within that may give you pause or questions as certain parts may not jive.
Overall i found the book more enjoyable than i had anticipated. The complete version incorporates other material regarding degrees, initiations, coven life, ect. This really is the most comprehensive book i have had on the subject of Wicca and will be glad that I bought it rather than borrowed from the library.
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