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hi which study books can anyone recommend? the buckland complete witchcraft book or witch school first 1st 2nd degree? would be grateful for any advice at all.x  blessingsx
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Hi again seven!
I totally remember what it's like not knowing what to read - the pile of Silver Ravenwolf books I own is testimony to that! (As a side note, avoid the author Silver Ravenwolf like the plague.)
Ray Buckland's "Big Blue", as his Complete Book of Witchcraft is known, is very good. I own a copy myself :) It's really a guide to the Seax-Tradition of Wicca, so he uses the Norse Gods throughout the book. Buckland's very hands-on and into making things yourself... And he actually gives you methods -how- to make something, unlike other authors who just say "it's best if the tool is handmade." There's a good section on herbalism, not so much on the Sabbats, and not really much on crystals either, which you said you were interested in. Personally I like the layout of the book as well; it's in 2 columns down the pages rather than just big pages of text. The 'Big Blue' is very comprehensive and I would definitely recommend it.
I've not read the Witch School books, but the First Degree one at least has a preview on Google Books. You could have a peak and decide for yourself if what you read sounds right, and then decide whether to buy it or not.
I'd definitely recommend seeing if a book has a preview on Google Books before you buy it. Also when looking at a new author, do some research - hit their name into google and amazon and look for reviews :)
Best of luck!
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oh thanks for coming to the rescue it is hard to know where to start! and what to read am interested in all althou witch/wicca
are interchangeable in different places you read. Do like hands on books but still feel like am in a dark wood with only a tiny pin of a torch!
Thanks for your advicexx
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If you would like a copy of buckands, I have one I can email to you, it was sent to me by a friend and I am happy to share. Just PM me your email addy and I shall attach it for you.
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thanks dark Angel that is very kind of you! have sent my email, thanks to you both for being so helpful. x
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@ seven you coudl start with a real beginners book such as "Wicca and Witchcraft for Dummies" dats a good book to start on as well as Wicca by Anne Marie Gallagher. I also hear taht scott Cunninghams "Wicca for the Solitary Practitioner" is also good , but i haven't read it though.
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Thanks again will look out for these books too def best to have recommendations i believe, thanks so much for your help
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Hi seven,
i would recommend scott cunninghams living wicca and wicca for the solitary practitioner. I found them to be very good. But if you don't want to go spending money on books that may not be right for you, you could allways go to the library and read a bit first to see if the books ( talk to you ). So to speak.
Hope thats been of help.
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hi duchess thanks for your recommendation i will look out for those books, i went to the library this week and spent ages looking around and couldn't find a section in our lirbary with any books about wiccas and wondered whether libraries actually had books like those as is a good idea to look through the books first. thanks againxx
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First thing you need to decide is if you wish to follow Wicca, which is a religeon, or, practice 'The Craft, they are two different things. For myself, Wicca isn't me, I prefer an eclectic path, much more my thing, so I can't really help you with books on Wicca. If you want to click on this link: http://www.livingspirits.co.uk/index.php that will take you to the home page of my forum, click on 'THE WELL WORN PATH' thread, then on recommended reading, there is quite a variety to choose from there, posted by various members. Hope that helps.
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Hi again seven, i know it can sometimes be a pain trying to find the books that you want, especially as some folk do not allways understand our ways. But an easy way around it is if you allready have a library account you do it all on the computer by logging on to your library account and requesting the books that you want. They will email you when they have them in and then all you have to do is pick them up at the desk. You do have to pay a £1.00 for that service. But i think it's worth it to save all the hassle.
Hope that helps.
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duchess wrote:Hi again seven, i know it can sometimes be a pain trying to find the books that you want, especially as some folk do not allways understand our ways. But an easy way around it is if you allready have a library account you do it all on the computer by logging on to your library account and requesting the books that you want. They will email you when they have them in and then all you have to do is pick them up at the desk. You do have to pay a £1.00 for that service. But i think it's worth it to save all the hassle.
Hope that helps.
Bright blessings I sometimes have that problem, but my local library do this online service where you caan go onto their catalogue and search/order the books that they have available. Mine charge 25p per book so its not too much ..  you will have to ask how much your library charges you for ordering a book.
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