dear dafydd,
what do you mean by a list of basics? do you mean tools/books/crystals/herbs/spells etc? once you let me know which area you want help with, i would be pleased to help you out.
brightest blessings, love and light
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Advice that was given me when I started on my Wiccan path was to read as much as you can, and then re read, and read some more.
Amazon do some decent books, generally deborah lipp, doreen valiente, scott cunningham are pretty up there. Id stay away from any fluffy books produced by llywelyn though, and anything by a numpty called silver raven wolf!!

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Hi,

Yes Raven Silverwolf is a bit fluffy, but they can be a very good start if you are unsure what it is you want at the moment. The best thing is to read a broad range of books rather than getting stuck in one particular type. That way you get a better view of what you are doing and how you can do it.

I hope this helps, and give your local library a look, coz they have a lot normally.

Blessings and may your new path go well for you.

D.A. x

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Blessings

Dusty Angel x

I am in a similar position actually, is there any books about Wicca that anyone would recommend? I know you mentioned authors, but what book specifically have help you?x

Thank you so much for replying! I will definately have a go with a few when I have pennies!

I have one of those Kate West books which I thought was great.

Thank you again! :)

Well, yes really there are so many things but i dont really know what they are for, any information can and will help. Thankyou for replying and sorry i took so long to reply, i was away to italy. Hope to hear from you soon.

Just a quickie on Silver... her history's terrible, and she encourages teens to lie and go behind their parents' backs in her book Teen Witch. Would you really feel comfortable reccommending an author like that to someone new on the path? Once you know enough to be able to laugh whenever she claims that millions were killed during the Burning Times, then maybe she can give a different perspective on things.

The Fararrs are definitely worth a read. Their book 'A Witches' Bible' is heavy-going in places, but it's a really good book especially if you're interested in more traditional aspects of Wicca.

Kate West is a fantastic author ^.^

I also recommend Ann Moura's Green Witchcraft series. It's a more natural approach to the Craft, and whilst not strictly Wicca, if you enjoy working with herbs and plants, you should certainly give her a read.

If you're interested in traditional Gardnerian Wicca, read books by Gerald Gardner and Doreen Valiente.

Also, books on mythology are useful! Try to get hold of these at you library before buying them though, as some will be easier to read and absorb than others. Do try to know who you're calling before you call Them!

Good luck on the Path and blessed be!

hi Dafydd,
i dont no that much as am also new to craft, but i will help you as much as i can!

tools-things such as athames (ceremonial knives/swords used to draw power),books right from an information book such as the wicca bible, right down to your book of shadows (special diary used for recording your spells, rituals, monpahases etc.)

altars-sacred space for magickal workings/rituals/prayers etc. you can also customize them to the sabbats.

candles-silver for the goddess, gold for the god, yellow for the east, green for the north, red for the south and blue for the west. also include a correspending colour for spells such as green for a wealth spell.

crystals-come in many shapes and sizes and can be used for promoting confidence, love, or just general healing. you can make an elixer from them by leaving a crystal in water (check that the crystal can be placed in water first!) overnight and drunk the next day.

i think thats enough for 2day, but if you need any more help/info, you know where i am!

brightest blessings, love and light
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