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Welcome to Wellington City Libraries' page of resources on Wicca/Witchcraft. Here you'll find a cross-section of what the library holds on Wicca, some quick links into our online databases and the library's catalogue, and links to websites on Wicca selected by our subject librarians. The Dewey Decimal call number for Wicca as a subject is 133.43. (A comprehensive list of Dewey numbers for other religions can be found on the Beliefs homepage.)

Last updated 14 December 2011.

 

Catalogue items

Syndetics book coverWiccapedia : a modern-day white witch's guide, by Shawn Robbins & Leanna Greenaway.
Wiccapedia provides a fresh, innovative, and thoroughly up-to-date look at witchcraft - and gives readers a prescription for happiness. "Spiritual life coaches" and celebrity witches Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway unlock the secrets of the Wicca universe, explaining what it means to become a "simply fabulous" 21st-century Witch. Newfound Witches will learn how to tap into magic, re-empower themselves, and realize their dreams through a little witchy know how. (publisher's description courtesy of Syndetics)

Syndetics book jacketElemental magick : meditations, exercises, spells, and rituals to help you connect with nature, by D.J. Conway. (2006)
"For more than a thousand years, alchemists and magicians have recognized and used the four Elements or building blocks of the universe. While most seekers have a basic knowledge of these Elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and a nebulous fifth Element, Spirit), few realize that Elemental energies are all they need for a successful working. Elemental Magick gives you advanced techniques for using the Elements." -- Book jacket.

Amazon jacketThe illustrated encyclopedia of witchcraft & practical magic : a visual guide to the history and practice of magic through the ages - its origins, ancient traditions, language, learning, rituals and great practitioners, by Susan Greenwood and Raje Airey. (2006)
"A detailed historical and anthropological study of the traditions and practices of witchcraft around the world... Contains over 60 spells, charms, rituals and invocations, and gives instructions on dowsing, reading runes, sensing auras, scrying and space-clearing, with step-by-step photographs of ritual practices that will help you unlock your magical abilities".

Amazon jacketThe way of the green witch : rituals, spells, and practices to bring you back to nature, by Arin Murphy-Hiscock. (2005)
"The way of the green witch is the path of the naturalist, the herbalist, the wise woman, and the healer. It is a return to witchcraft in its purest form. Recognized Wiccan High Priestess Arin Murphy-Hiscock leads you step by step on a magical journey down the green path in this inspiring handbook".

Amazon jacketPower spellcraft for life : the art of crafting and casting for positive change, by Arin Murphy-Hiscock. (2005)
Arin Murphy-Hiscock is a High Priestess within the Black Forest Clan, and has been active in the New Age community for more than nine years. She is the New Age consultant for Provenance Press, and has published several articles both online and in local Pagan journals. An Amazon customer describes this as "a basic "cook book" of spells."

Amazon jacketThe occult tradition : from the Renaissance to the present day, by David S. Katz. (2005)
Despite the growth of modern science and a general disenchantment of the world, the 'occult' or 'esoteric' tradition has evolved in the West... Paradoxically, the turn to science and the triumph of evolution in the nineteenth century produced an explosion of occultism, increasing its power as a kind of super-science. This book describes the growth and meandering path of the occult tradition over the past five hundred years, and shows how the esoteric world view fits together. (drawn from Amazon)

Amazon book jacketWitches' craft : a multidenominational Wicca bible, by Bruce K. Wilborn. (2004)
A comprehensive guide to the practices and traditions of the Wiccan religion. Includes Wiccan denominations often ignored by similar titles.

Amazon book jacketThe occult, (new edition) by Colin Wilson. (2004)
Originally published in 1979, this is a comprehensive look at magic, witchcraft and spiritualism throughout the ages.

Amazon book jacketThe witch's guide to life, by Kala Trobe. (2003)
Practical advice for every "modern, magickally minded person". The author explores what it really means to practice witchcraft, including how to implement a positive metaphysical philosophy as an aid to overcoming life's many challenges.

The study of witchcraft : a guidebook to advanced Wicca, by Deborah Lipp ; foreword by Isaac Bonewits. (2008)
"Lipp, suggests that the reason there are not more advanced Wicca books is because advanced Wicca happens when you stretch beyond Wicca itself. She goes on: When I was trained as a young traditional Wiccan, I was expected to make an extensive study of topics that ranged far beyond Wicca and witchcraft. .... However, she breaks new ground when she encourages readers to explore such traditional spiritual practices as meditation and the study of comparative religion. .... Each of her chapters is supplemented with a helpful homework section and an annotated bibliography for further reading. (Drawn from Publishes' Weekly, courtesy of Syndetics)

Bonewits's essential guide to witchcraft and Wicca, by Isaac Bonewits. (2006)
"Bonewits takes novices and experienced Wiccans alike on an insightful, illuminating tour through centuries of Pagan history, discerning fact from fiction as he sheds light on all of the essential Wiccan rites, rituals, ethics, and beliefs."

Instant magick : ancient wisdom, modern spellcraft, by Christopher Penczak. (2006
"Written by one of today's most popular magickal authors, Instant Magick will work for you even if you've never cast a spell before. Even experienced practitioners will discover new and innovative ways to create positive and lasting life changes both big and small. The key to this system is the knowledge that magick is not just all around you - the magick is you." -- Book jacket.

Witchcraft, by Teresa Moorey. (2003)
Explains the traditions and practices of witchcraft, as well as some of the myths and misconceptions commonly associated with this ancient religion.

Wicca : a guide for the solitary practitioner, by Scott Cunningham. (2003)
Cunningham shows how one can write one's own ceremonies to perform.

Embracing the witch and the goddess : feminist ritual-makers in New Zealand, by Kathryn Rountree. (2003)

 

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