| Scott
Cunnigham - Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practioner One of the primary resources for Solitaries. A truly valuable, introductory text, but it is that: an introduction. Declamed by many Traditionalists as "fluffly" and weakening Wicca as an initaitory, mystery religion. However, if there is a complementary text in the Traditinal canon that teaches Solitaries or promotes the freedom that Scott expounds, I have not heard of it. |
| Scott
Cunningham - The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews A valuable text for anyone who wishes to learn the basics of herbal magick. Considered by many a "cook book", the text provides excellent information on the uses and preperation of many classic and esoteric herbs. Of particular interest to me is the section on Incense. Though I question if Scott actually compounded many if the incenses listed in this work, or if it is just my delicate olfactory sense that finds many of them offensive. |
| Scott
Cuningham - Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practioner
A companion and expansion of Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practioner, Living Wicca provides some more advanced information. Though it is my argument that what Scott teaches is not Wicca. Paganism surely, but not Wicca. Still, a valuable text. |
| Scott
Cunningham -Hawaiian Religion and Magic An interesting survey of the culture and magick of the ancient Hawaiian's (published post-humously, I believe), but it is really just an overview and seen through the unique lens of Scott's brand of Paganism. |
| DJ
Conway - Moon Magick Question her scholarship, but enjoy her work. For the most part, Conway's work is educating and fun to read and work with. Moon Magick is no exception. Filled with Moon Lore, Rituals and crafts, this is a great book. Highly recommended! |
| DJ
Conway - Lord of Light and Shadow Not Conway's best work, but an interesting overview of the many forms that the male divine has taken throughout history. Filled with interesting legends and lore, but short on anything truly useful. I was disappointed after Moon Magick. But a valuable addition to any Pagan's bookshelf. |
| Janet
and Stewart Farrar- A Witches' Bible Is it THE reference work for modern Pagans? Quite possibly. Not the best, not the newest and far from unbiased, but a mainstay and well rounded. You won't find any rituals or information for Solitaries, this is definetly a work for Covens; but the history and lore surrounding the Pagan festivals is invaluable and the rituals themselves will provide plenty of inspiration. |
| Raymond
Bucland - Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft Another mainstay. Again, you won't find much applicable to Solitary work here, but it is informational and inspirational. Buckland's Wicca is very formal, but also puts a great deal of emphasis on song and celebration. This text should be on every Pagan's bookshelf, right next to A Witches' Bible |
| Raymond
Buckland - Practical Candleburning Rituals The first "occult" book I ever owned. A good introduction to magick and symbolism, though many practioners may have trouble with the two versions of each spell: one with a magickal incanation and one with a Biblical Psalm... but hey, candle burning magick is just as big for the Judeo-Christians as it is for Pagans, they just refuse to call a spade a spade or a spell a spell! |
