Wicca for Beginners: A Guide to Wiccan Beliefs, Rituals, Magic, and Witchcraft (Wicca for Beginners Series)

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Everything You Need to Know to Start Your Wiccan Journey It is estimated that
there are over 1 million practicing Wiccans around the world today. This
number used to be much smaller, but interest in Wicca, Witchcraft, and
contemporary magic has increased exponentially over the past few decades. The
dramatic rise of this Nature-based religion is due at least in part to the
Internet—just twenty years ago, people curious about these subjects often had
little access to credible information, especially those without a good New Age
or Occult bookstore nearby. But the appeal of Wicca is also growing in tandem
with the increasing complexities of our modern, high-pressured mainstream
society. The world we live in today seems wholly distant from the one our
ancestors lived in—a world where humans and Nature were at one, their
existence intertwined in the natural cycles of life. Amid all of our gadgets
and other man-made distractions, many people forget to take notice of the
sheer beauty of the natural world that still surrounds us. Wicca teaches us to
appreciate the Earth, celebrating the intricate changes in the seasons and
everything they bring—from the bounties of the Summer harvest to the cold and
darkness of the Winter months, when Mother Nature rests in preparation for the
next explosive cycle of life that begins in Spring. As you’ll discover in this
book, Wicca is a reincarnation of the very earliest religions, practiced for
millennia before the advent of Christianity. It is often referred to as “the
Old Religion,” and many Wiccans consider their practice to fit within a
broader tradition of Witchcraft that has been passed down over the centuries.
Wiccans celebrate and share many of the same beliefs our ancestors held, with
practices that honor the old ways while being compatible with contemporary
life. The divine is worshipped as both masculine and feminine, with a focus on
balance and harmony with Nature, and a recognition of the magical power
inherent in the Universe as well as in ourselves. It is an empowering
religion, rooted in ancient times and yet well-suited for the 21st century.
Foundations of Wiccan Belief and Practice Wicca for Beginners was created as
an entry point for anyone seeking information about this fascinating religion.
It is intended as a broad introduction, covering the most basic questions that
people curious about Wicca tend to have. Whether you’re just looking to learn
more about the Wiccan way of life, or you want to start practicing Wicca
yourself, you will have a solid understanding of the essence of Wicca after
reading this book:The history of Wicca: its modern foundations as well as its
ancient inspirationsAn introduction to the God and Goddess and their multiple
aspectsThe Wiccan holidays of the Wheel of the Year: the Sabbats and the
EsbatsCore elements of Wiccan ritual, including an overview of ritual
toolsPrinciples of magic—both ancient and modernAn overview of Wiccan covens,
circles, and solitary practiceExample ritual and spellwork suitable for
beginnersSample tables of correspondence identifying the magical properties of
selected colors, crystals, herbs and oilsUntil fairly recently, centuries of
suppression of the Old Religion meant that Wiccans and other Witches had to
maintain strict secrecy about their practices. Thankfully, we have entered a
much more enlightened age, with resources like Wicca for Beginners to help
dispel the old misconceptions about Witchcraft and magic. By the end of the
book you will have a solid sense for the basics of Wicca and Witchcraft, and,
I hope, a stronger desire to pursue this path. If you’re ready to begin your
Wiccan journey, scroll to the top of the page and hit the Buy button. You’ll
also receive a free eBook! Read more

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Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 10, 2014)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 121 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1503008223
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 29
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.3 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.31 x 8 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #390,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #428 in Wicca #1,193 in Witchcraft Religion & Spirituality #1,335 in Magic Studies (Books)
• #428 in Wicca
• #1,193 in Witchcraft Religion & Spirituality