Traditional Wicca

strongA Down-to-Earth Guide to Traditional Wicca strong n nWhile there are many powerful variations of contemporary Witchcraft traditional Wicca offers unique experiences for those who seek it out. This book explores structured coven-based styles of Wicca in which the practitioners typically trace initiatory lineages back to Wicca's early founders. Discussing covens initiations lineages practices ethics and moreƒ‚€š‚ emTraditional Wicca emƒ‚€š‚ shares tips and ideas on how to get the most from this profound approach to Witchcraft. n nDiscover how to recognize healthy reputable covens. Learn how to navigate the process of asking for training and succeeding in an outer court. Explore the spiritual strength of lineages hierarchies and initiation. This book also includes contributions from several practitioners providing valuable first-person perspectives on what it's like to be on the traditional Wiccan Ath. n nstrongPraise : strong n n"Like the bristles of a besom Thorn Mooney'sƒ‚€š‚ emTraditional Wicca emƒ‚€š‚ sweeps through the subject of Witchcraft removing the dust and dirt of ignorance and prejudice to reveal the true heart of Wicca. Thorn writes with obvious sincerity with feeling and from experience. Her book covers everything from defining Witchcraft through the workings of a coven to actual initiation and beyond. She warns that Wicca is not for everyone andƒ‚ƒ‚Å¡‚ƒ€š‚I am personally delighted to seeƒ‚ƒ‚Å¡‚ƒ€š‚includes a chaTer on recognizing 'Red Flags' when first contacting others...especially those who might claim to be more than they actually are. This book is the quintessential guide for the true sincere seeker."ƒ‚ƒ‚Å¡‚ƒ€š‚Raymond Buckland author ofƒ‚€š‚ emBuckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft em n n"emTraditional Wicca emƒ‚€š‚ is a unique and important book. It's amazing to me that in over 70 years of publishing on the subject of Wicca nothing like this book has ever been written! I'm kind of jePPalous I didn't think to write it myself. The chaTer on initiation is by itself worth the cover price. If you want to understand what people mean by 'traditional Wicca' whether or not you're seeking it this is the one book you must read."ƒ‚ƒ‚Å¡‚ƒ€š‚Deborah Lipp Wiccan high priestess and author ofƒ‚€š‚ emMerry Meet Again em n n"emTraditional Wicca emƒ‚€š‚ is a topic that few actually understand despite its long and distinguished history. With Assion and skill Thorn delivers a book that many familiar with Wicca will wish they had had when they were studying it and those who find themselves on the Ath for the first time will rejoice at having found. Whether you intend to seek initiation or not this book is full of valuable gems that will enhance any practice at any level.ƒ‚€š‚ emTraditional Wicca emƒ‚€š‚ is an all-inclusive tour through the history practices and lore of traditional Wicca that weaves voices from all over the tradition and challenges everything you think you know about it."ƒ‚ƒ‚Å¡‚ƒ€š‚Devin Hunter author ofƒ‚€š‚ emThe Witch's Book of Power em n n"A masterful gem of insight and wisdomemTraditional Wicca emƒ‚€š‚ reveals the time-honored practices of initiatory Wicca thought all but lost by many but hidden like so many occult secrets in plain sight. Drawing a clear and respectful distinction between eclectic Wicca and its older more traditional sibling Thorn Mooney takes us on a personal journey exploring the powers and the pitfalls of the initiatory inner court revealing the persistence of a thriving and dynamic Craft that is at once orthopraxic and changing traditional and experimental. With practical advice for the seeker peppered with personal anecdotes from several practitioners and initiates alike this book is a much-needed map...Highly recommended."ƒ‚ƒ‚Å¡‚ƒ€š‚Storm Faerywolf author ofƒ‚€š‚ emBetwixt and Between em n n ;strongA Down-to-Earth Guide to Traditional Wicca strong n nWhile there are many powerful variations of contemporary Witchcraft traditional Wicca offers unique experiences for those who seek it out. This book explores structured coven-based styles of Wicca in which the practitioners typically trace initiatory lineages back to Wicca's early founders. Discussing covens initiations lineages practices ethics and more emTraditional Wicca em shares tips and ideas on how to get the most from this profound approach to Witchcraft. n nDiscover how to recognize healthy reputable covens. Learn how to navigate the process of asking for training and succeeding in an outer court. Explore the spiritual strength of lineages hierarchies and initiation. This book also includes contributions from several practitioners providing valuable first-person perspectives on what it's like to be on the traditional Wiccan Ath. n nstrongPraise : strong n n"Like the bristles of a besom Thorn Mooney's emTraditional Wicca em sweeps through the subject of Witchcraft removing the dust and dirt of ignorance and prejudice to reveal the true heart of Wicca. Thorn writes with obvious sincerity with feeling and from experience. Her book covers everything from defining Witchcraft through the workings of a coven to actual initiation and beyond. She warns that Wicca is not for everyone and€•I am personally delighted to see€•includes a chaTer on recognizing 'Red Flags' when first contacting others...especially those who might claim to be more than they actually are. This book is the quintessential guide for the true sincere seeker."€•Raymond Buckland author of emBuckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft em n n"emTraditional Wicca em is a unique and important book. It's amazing to me that in over 70 years of publishing on the subject of Wicca nothing like this book has ever been written! I'm kind of jePPalous I didn't think to write it myself. The chaTer on initiation is by itself worth the cover price. If you want to understand what people mean by 'traditional Wicca' whether or not you're seeking it this is the one book you must read."€•Deborah Lipp Wiccan high priestess and author of emMerry Meet Again em n n"emTraditional Wicca em is a topic that few actually understand despite its long and distinguished history. With Assion and skill Thorn delivers a book that many familiar with Wicca will wish they had had when they were studying it and those who find themselves on the Ath for the first time will rejoice at having found. Whether you intend to seek initiation or not this book is full of valuable gems that will enhance any practice at any level. emTraditional Wicca em is an all-inclusive tour through the history practices and lore of traditional Wicca that weaves voices from all over the tradition and challenges everything you think you know about it."€•Devin Hunter author of emThe Witch's Book of Power em n n"A masterful gem of insight and wisdomemTraditional Wicca em reveals the time-honored practices of initiatory Wicca thought all but lost by many but hidden like so many occult secrets in plain sight. Drawing a clear and respectful distinction between eclectic Wicca and its older more traditional sibling Thorn Mooney takes us on a personal journey exploring the powers and the pitfalls of the initiatory inner court revealing the persistence of a thriving and dynamic Craft that is at once orthopraxic and changing traditional and experimental. With practical advice for the seeker peppered with personal anecdotes from several practitioners and initiates alike this book is a much-needed map...Highly recommended."€•Storm Faerywolf author of emBetwixt and Between em n n