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    Wicca For Beginners Books: A Modern Guide for one to Learn Wiccan Spells, Candle and Herbal Magic While Discovering The Power of The Book Of Shadows
    Wicca For Beginners Books: A Modern Guide for one to Learn Wiccan Spells, Candle and Herbal Magic While Discovering The Power of The Book Of Shadows
    Wicca For Beginners Books: A Modern Guide for one to Learn Wiccan Spells, Candle and Herbal Magic While Discovering The Power of The Book Of Shadows
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    Wicca For Beginners Books: A Modern Guide for one to Learn Wiccan Spells, Candle and Herbal Magic While Discovering The Power of The Book Of Shadows

    By Scarlett Wright

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    Take your first step onto a very old path with Scarlett Wright as your guide.


    Are you curious about the prospect of a religion that is built around peace and respect for human life? A religion that appreciates and celebrates the beauty and power of nature? That venerates the independence of believers’ own unique experiences and perspectives, without getting bogged down in dogma?


    Well look no further; the Wiccan faith might give you the answers you’re searching for!


    Gain incredible insight into one of the world’s most misunderstood religions.


    From the ancient roots of Wicca to its modern rediscovery, Wicca for Beginners: How to Get Started with Wicca, Discover Wiccan Beliefs, Rituals, Deities, Spells, Magic and Witchcraft relates the fascinating history of this religion.


    Author and practitioner Scarlett Wright dispels some myths that have dogged Wiccans for decades, revealing the simple, universal truths that underlie this spiritual practice—truths that have brought meaning and guidance to the lives of thousands of Wiccans worldwide.


    Learn the fundamentals of using magic to make change in the world around you.


    Harness the power of the Divine spirit, your personal deities, or the universe itself to affect real change. Protect your loved ones from misfortune, bring material or spiritual prosperity into your life, learn about future events or better understand life’s deeper mysteries.


    Beyond the simple, direct magical guidance in Wicca for Beginners, Scarlett Wright includes a free eBook of her acclaimed The Essential Magick Book. Go past the basics for a fuller grasp of unseen forces, harnessing the power of the moon, the seasons, and physical components like herbs and candles.


    You have questions. Scarlett Wright has answers.


    Wicca for Beginners covers everything needed to begin to understand the theology and practice of Wicca, including:


    The basics: What is Wicca? How does one become Wiccan, and why would they choose to do so?


    Religion: What does it mean to choose a deity? How and when are rituals performed? How do I make a Book of Shadows?


    Magic: What materials are needed to cast divinations and other spells? How do spells work, and what can be affected with magic?


    Continuing down the path: What do I do next to better understand and practice Wicca? How can I connect with other Wiccans in my area?


    Solutions to mysteries of life and nature are waiting for you. Click “Buy Now” to find the first real answers in your spiritual quest!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEric J Scott
    Release dateJun 14, 2019
    Wicca For Beginners Books: A Modern Guide for one to Learn Wiccan Spells, Candle and Herbal Magic While Discovering The Power of The Book Of Shadows

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      Wicca For Beginners Books - Scarlett Wright

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      Wicca for Beginners

      How To Get Started With Wicca, Discover Wiccan Beliefs, Rituals, Deities, Spells, Magic And Witchcraft

      What is Wicca

      Forget your stereotypical image of a warty old woman riding a broomstick, or hunched over a cauldron cooking some infernal potion. Forget, too, all you've heard of witchcraft and devil worship, because Wicca is none of those things.

      Wiccans come from all walks of life - they may be doctors, teachers, and parents, they may be men or women. And far from involving devil worship, Wicca is a peaceful religion that celebrates nature and worships the Mother Goddess and her consort, the Horned God. Some Wiccans also use magic to direct nature’s energy to effect change, although you don’t have to practice magic to be considered Wiccan. Wicca is a religion; the practice of magic, whether by a Wiccan or by any other, is known as witchcraft. Magic may be used for good or for ill but Wiccans, who believe that whatever energy you put out into the universe will be returned to you in kind, usually practice so called white (or benign) magic.

      The modern religion of Wicca has its roots in many ancient pagan religions, including the Celtic traditions of the United Kingdom, but Wicca as we know it today was first popularized in 1954 by a British man named Gerald Gardner. Gardner had long had an interest in occult religions, and claimed that he had first been initiated into a coven in 1939, but had held back on revealing his beliefs until the repeal of the English Witchcraft laws (which strictly prohibited the practice of witchcraft) in the 1950s. Inspired by the coven, and influenced by Charles Leland’s book The Gospel of the Witches, Gardner mixed ancient pagan beliefs with the rituals of the occult, added a few elements of ceremonial magic, and Wicca was born. Gardner formed his own coven and began initiating people into this new religion. Today, there are many Wiccans who choose to follow the beliefs laid down by Gerald Gardner in his Book of Shadows. They regard these beliefs as the true form of Wicca.

      However, as Wicca began to spread, some found that the rules created by Gardner did not fulfil their spiritual needs. Practitioners began to develop their own rules and beliefs, and new traditions of Wicca were formed. Alexandrian Wicca was created by a member of a Gardnerian coven, who combined what he had learned from his time in the coven with his studies in Kabbalah. In contrast to Gardnerian Wicca, Alexandrian Wicca is more liberal, with the belief that you should use whatever works in your spirituality. But in common with Gardnerian Wicca, there is a strong influence on initiation, as well as using a degree system for training (with members progressing from neophyte to First Degree). Gardnerian and Alexandrian Wicca, as well as similar traditions with an emphasis on initiation and training, are known as traditional Wicca (or British Traditional Wicca).

      Another well-known tradition is Dianic Wicca, which focuses on the feminine. Most Dianic covens are female-only (although some now welcome men), and most worship only the Goddess. Other traditions include Celtic Wicca, which blends Wiccan beliefs with ancient Celtic traditions, and Seax-Wica, which favors Norse deities and frequently uses runes for divination, as well as many others.

      But by far the largest number of practitioners are what are known as Eclectic Wiccans. Eclectic Wiccans do not follow one particular tradition. Instead, they mix beliefs and practices from different traditions and ancient religions until they find a form of Wicca that works for them. This type of Wicca, also known as NeoWicca, is most often practiced by individual (or solitary) Wiccans, although there are some Eclectic covens formed by Wiccans with similar beliefs.

      There is no one-size-fits-all form of Wicca. Some feel that to truly be a Wiccan you must be initiated into a tradition, but many Wiccans choose to self-dedicate, to walk their own spiritual path, to select the beliefs and practices that best fit them, to worship the deities who call to them the most. You are free to worship in whatever way best suits you (so long as it harms none).

      It is unclear how many practicing Wiccans there are around the world, with many reluctant to declare their beliefs for fear of facing judgment or discrimination from those who misunderstand Wicca, believing it to be a form of devil worship or witchcraft. Wicca is primarily a Western-based religion, with the largest concentrations of believers found in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. A 2001 survey, conducted by the City University of New York, estimated that there were 134,000 Wiccans in the United States alone, although the true number is likely to be much higher. A 2014 survey by the Pew Research Center estimated that around 0.3% of the US population identifies as Pagan or Wiccan. There are also practicing Wiccans found in other countries, with 2011 surveys showing around 11,000 practicing in the United Kingdom and 10,000 in Australia and New Zealand. But with no central Wiccan body, and with many practitioners hesitant to come out of the broom closet, there is no way to know for sure just how many people are Wiccan.

      Wiccans have a deep reverence for nature, believing that all living beings - plants, animals and humans - should be treated with respect. So, contrary to popular belief, Wiccans do not practice any form of animal sacrifice. This belief is best espoused in the famous Wiccan Rede an’ it harm none, do what ye will. But there are many different interpretations of this; some practitioners believe that to harm none you must be a strict vegetarian, while others see an exception to allow for self-defense. Still others believe that harming none also means doing no harm to yourself, whether that be through self-harm, or by drinking and using drugs. As with all aspects of Wicca, the concept of harming none is open to interpretation, dependent upon an individual’s own beliefs and the path they choose to follow.

      Along similar lines, Wiccans place a strong emphasis on taking responsibility for one’s own actions. In a religion with no central authority, with no one to impose standards of behavior or moral conduct upon believers, this self-regulation is particularly important. And the Threefold Law - a common belief in Wicca - states that whatever a person does, whether for good or for bad, will be returned to them threefold. Do something good, and you will receive goodness in abundance. Do something bad, and…..

      For some, the aspect of Wicca that most appeals to them is the belief in magic. Magic in Wicca is about harnessing the power that is present in nature and using it to create change. Some traditions believe that magic comes from the Divine, and when casting a spell will ask their deity for assistance. Some believe that magic comes from the power of the items used in spells - candles, herbs, crystals - while still others believe that it is the intent and focus of the spellcaster that holds the power. As I will it, so mote it be. Magic is not reserved for the elite - anyone can create and cast a spell, or simply direct their will toward creating a desired change. Wiccans also frequently practice some form of divination, whether using astrology, tarot cards, or scrying in water.

      But Wicca is, first and foremost, a religion. Traditionally, Wiccans worship two deities - the Horned God (or the Green Man), and the three aspects of the Mother Goddess (maiden, mother, and crone). But others, such as Dianic Wiccans, worship only one deity, who may represent only the Goddess, or who may incorporate both masculine and feminine energies. Others believe that all gods and goddesses are aspects of the same entity, and choose to worship multiple deities. And a few choose to worship only a non-specific God and Goddess, rather than choosing a named deity. Many Wiccans have a patron deity or deities to whom they have dedicated themselves, but will also call upon other deities as their rituals, spells, and any festivals require it. Wiccans may choose to worship deities from their tradition – for example, those who follow the Celtic tradition might choose to worship Cerunnos and Brighid - while others worship the deity or deities who call to them most. As with everything else in Wicca, the choice of whom to worship is highly personal.

      So, too, is the choice of how to worship. Some like to create an altar to their chosen deity, somewhere they can pray and make offerings regularly. Some worship during rituals, taking a few moments to thank their deities before completing the ritual. Still others only worship during festivals, when the connection to the Divine is strongest.

      In addition to worshipping the deities, Wiccans also observe the cycle of the seasons, as well as solstices and equinoxes, by celebrating festivals called Sabbats. There are eight Sabbats, including Samhain (celebrated on October 31st), Ostara (celebrated around the 21st of March), and Yule (celebrated at the Winter Solstice). In addition, a few Wiccans also celebrate Esbats, which observe the lunar cycles and are usually celebrated at full moons (although some will celebrate at the new moon, or at both new and full moons). Wiccans normally celebrate these festivals through rituals, whether alone or with their covens, with the ritual varying according to the Sabbat (for example, for Samhain rituals honoring those who have passed are very

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