Witchcraft for Tomorrow
by Doreen Valiente
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Answering many of the most frequently asked questions about witchcraft, such as How can I find a witches' coven? and How can I become a witch?, Doreen Valiente explains what the old religion of witchcraft has to offer the new age of Aquarius, how the age-old Craft of the Wise can be practiced in the modern world, and how to initiate yourself as a witch and found your own coven. The leading figure in the establishment of the modern Wiccan movement, Valiente includes here a new Book of show more Shadows--the witches' handbook of rituals and instructions--based upon ancient magical tradition, but geared to the age of the future. There are witch songs, spells, incantations, and practical advice on how to run a coven and how to acquire your own collection of magical implements; as well as methods of divination and other witch lore. The author shows how oral witchcraft traditions throw light not only upon the origins of the present-day witch cult and the activities of the witch leader George Pickingill and his covens, but also upon the mystery of the founding of the famous magical order, the Golden Dawn. Also discussed is the relationship between European witchcraft and the magical belief of the Far East. Do both traditions hark back to the legendary city of Shamballah and to the shamanistic practices of Asia? And why do the secret circles of the witches resemble those of the Tantric sex-magic of India? show lessTags
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Interesting read. Doreen Valiente's style is engaging and pleasant. She puts Wicca and witchcraft into their cultural context, and tries to show links with other related religions. I like her attitude to sexuality and life in general. The book also has a book of shadows in it for people wanting to start their own coven.

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Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Witchcraft for Tomorrow
- Original publication date
- 1978
- First words
- The gods of the witches are the oldest gods of all.
Classifications
- Genres
- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 133.43 — Philosophy and Psychology Parapsychology & occultism Specific topics in parapsychology and occultism Demonology and witchcraft Magic and witchcraft
- LCC
- BF1566 .V334 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Psychology Occult sciences Witchcraft
- BISAC
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- 350
- Popularity
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- Reviews
- 1
- Rating
- (3.84)
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 6
- ASINs
- 1
