Silver RavenWolf
Author of To Ride A Silver Broomstick: New Generation Witchcraft
About the Author
Silver RavenWolf was born on September 11, 1956 with the name of Jenine E. Trayer. Silver RavenWolf publicly entered the magickal community in the early 80's with a newsletter entitled, Witch Press. Her ideas on religion and magick gave rise to her popularity in the early '90's among grassroots show more Pagan publishers. RavenWolf concentrated her attention on assisting newcomers in Craft society, thereby gaining the recognition of her peers. In 1990, Llewellyn World Wide published her manuscript entitled "To Ride A Silver Broomstick", which gained her instant acclaim. "The Teen Witch!" kit is produced in five languages making it the first alternative spirituality teen product with world wide distribution. RavenWolf teaches magick, Witchcraft, Pow-Wow, astrology, Tarot and hypnosis. She is the leader of the Black Forest Circle and Seminary, an organization containing several covens spanning the United States and Canada. She has appeared as a lecturer and workshop facilitator at events in the Neo-Pagan community. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Series
Works by Silver RavenWolf
Poppet Magick: Patterns, Spells & Formulas for Poppets, Spirit Dolls & Magickal Animals (2018) 28 copies
Silver's Spells: Magick for Love, Protection, and Abundance (Silver's Spells Series, 4) (2018) 26 copies
Halloween Spells 1 copy
Hedge Witch 1 copy
Associated Works
Sabbats: A New Approach to Living the Old Ways (1994) — Illustrator, some editions — 444 copies, 3 reviews
Earth Religion News : Vol. 3, Issues 1, 2 & 3 — Contributor — 1 copy
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- Legal name
- Trayer, Jenine E.
- Birthdate
- 1956-09-11
- Gender
- female
- Short biography
- Silver RavenWolf (Pennsylvania) is a nationally recognized leader and elder of Wicca, and through her writing has been instrumental in guiding the future of one of the fastest-growing faiths in America today. The author of seventeen books, she has been interviewed by The New York Times, Newsweek Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal, and her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Bust Magazine, the Baltimore Sun, the St. Petersburg Times, the National Review, Publishers Weekly, Body & Soul Magazine, and Teen Lit Magazine.
Her many titles include the bestselling Solitary Witch, Teen Witch, To Ride A Silver Broomstick, To Stir A Magick Cauldron, To Light A Sacred Flame, American Folk Magick, Angels: Companions in Magick, Silver’s Spells for Prosperity, Silver's Spells for Protection, Silver's Spells for Love, Halloween, and the Witches’ Night Out teen fiction series. Her new book Hedge Witch is forthcoming from Llewellyn in September 2008. - Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- Pennsylvania, USA
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This book combines excellent scholarship with creativity and a joyful sense of fun. It explores the popular holiday of Halloween as well as the more serious and spiritual side of the pagan sabbat Samhain. You don't have to be a pagan to enjoy this book because it has many, many lighthearted and clever ideas that will entertain even if Halloween is purely a fun night of make-believe for you. Fortunately it takes Samhain seriously enough to be satisfactory to pagans who require a bit more show more substance in this holiday's revels. Interspersed with seasonal artwork the book starts out with a thorough look at Samhain and Halloween history. Customs and traditions such as Jack-o-lanterns, trick-or-treating, bonfires, among others are discussed. Superstitions and many Halloween symbols are detailed. The chapter on divination is informative and lots of fun. Colorful kitchen witchery offers up some delicious recipes that are wonderful for parties or just for seasonal family fare. A meaningful and enjoyable section on Halloween Magick shares ideas for spells, blessings, charms, and ritual. An important aspect of Samhain, that of honoring the dead, is discussed with helpful ideas for adding meaning and respectful reflection. Many delightful poems from various sources grace the opening chapter pages and they in turn can be used when crafting one's own sabbat rituals.
This book does not tippy-toe around and pretend to be a book that won't offend anyone. It is a book by a Wiccan for other Wiccans but as always, the door is open, step through and enjoy as you will. show less
This book does not tippy-toe around and pretend to be a book that won't offend anyone. It is a book by a Wiccan for other Wiccans but as always, the door is open, step through and enjoy as you will. show less
This book is a classic and one of the first I recommend for people who are interested in learning about Wicca. She approaches the subject in a conversational tone, but with some of the best information available for those interested in learning about the religion. While occasionally, her writing tone comes across as condescending, for the most part it is a great book with invaluable information.
Every year, this book gets me excited for another season of haunting and slimy pumpkin guts. I love that this book dives deep into the haunting history of Halloween. Not only is there a history lesson that MAKES you want to pay attention, there are also crafts, games, recipes, and other traditions.
I picked up this book expecting a clear, frank discussion of Wicca/Witchcraft with a focus on what teens need out of religion and magic. I expected clear instruction on meditation, astrology, tarot, and many other esoteric practices in a conversational manner. I expected to find an open-minded account of my own practice, not dumbed down for idiots, but explained in an easy-to-understand manner.
I didn’t find any of that.
I found author Silver Ravenwolf to be condescending and self-important. show more The whole book rubbed me the wrong way; I felt that I was being addressed as if I were in elementary school. In her “Introduction Just for Parents” she is sarcastic and belittling when she says, “this is an okay book for your children to read. There’s nothing bad in here,” in bold print. While I agree with her other points that teens will read what they want to read, I also wonder who is she to make that call for other parents?
To be honest, she did explain Pagan holidays, ritual basics, the Cone of Power, the Magick Circle, and some signs and symbols of the Craft. She also included some spell work (Crabby teacher spell, anyone?) that would probably come in handy for a teen. I like that she suggests teens use a divination tool to ask if doing a spell is morally or ethically all right so they don’t make mistakes, and that she is very careful about instructing teens to not do harm to others.
Seeing how Ravenwolf’s “To Ride a Silver Broomstick” was my own introduction to the Craft, I was looking forward to reading this book, but it was a disappointment for me. However, it does clear up some misinformation on Wicca and the practices thereof, albeit in a dramatic, biased, and overbearing way. I would recommend it to questioning kids age 14 who can think for themselves, and up with the caveat that they realize she’s a bit heavy-handed with the self-praise and written towards those a bit younger. show less
I didn’t find any of that.
I found author Silver Ravenwolf to be condescending and self-important. show more The whole book rubbed me the wrong way; I felt that I was being addressed as if I were in elementary school. In her “Introduction Just for Parents” she is sarcastic and belittling when she says, “this is an okay book for your children to read. There’s nothing bad in here,” in bold print. While I agree with her other points that teens will read what they want to read, I also wonder who is she to make that call for other parents?
To be honest, she did explain Pagan holidays, ritual basics, the Cone of Power, the Magick Circle, and some signs and symbols of the Craft. She also included some spell work (Crabby teacher spell, anyone?) that would probably come in handy for a teen. I like that she suggests teens use a divination tool to ask if doing a spell is morally or ethically all right so they don’t make mistakes, and that she is very careful about instructing teens to not do harm to others.
Seeing how Ravenwolf’s “To Ride a Silver Broomstick” was my own introduction to the Craft, I was looking forward to reading this book, but it was a disappointment for me. However, it does clear up some misinformation on Wicca and the practices thereof, albeit in a dramatic, biased, and overbearing way. I would recommend it to questioning kids age 14 who can think for themselves, and up with the caveat that they realize she’s a bit heavy-handed with the self-praise and written towards those a bit younger. show less
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