Eclectic Wicca: A Guide for the Modern Witch (Eclectic Witch, Book on Witchcraft)

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R𝕖𝕤𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕔𝕙 I𝕕𝕖𝕒𝕤 ✨ When you first start practicing Witchcraft, it can be overwhelming and difficult to know where to start. In 2004, following a reorganization of CFFN which abolished its then clan structure, one of the dissolved clans, Athames's Edge, re-established itself to form an independent Progressive Eclectic Wicca tradition. From what I've seen that's really based on one's preferences to include him in whatever witchcraft you do, and I'm almost uncomfortable how many are in here. Many believe that deities (gods and goddesses) are actual beings, and are front and center in their Witchcraft practice.

Within cultures where pagan or occult beliefs and practices are a minority, social media can provide a safe haven for learning and discussion; and social media allows for the creation of pagan communities. You can look up information on many topics, including history, folklore, dreams, self-help, gardening, crystals, and more! A defining text is the Ordains of Silver Chalice, [6] which may be seen as an attempt to refer to, and move away from, the Old Laws [7] of Gardnerian Wicca.

In her words, “This book is for anyone who has a personal desire to take control of their lives, connect with nature and understand why they do the things they do. Alexandrian witches follow some of the similar traditions in Guardian Wicca, but also incorporate ceremonial magic as well as the Qabalah.

Alas, by the 16th century, a Christian-led obsession with the power of the devil and the need for vigilance against sin brought these wise people under the spotlight and deemed them guilty by association. I believe that is because those who follow Wicca and use it can see physical evidence that it actually works. The publisher of this book provided free copies of the book to have their book reviewed by a professional reviewer. You may find that until this moment in time you have associated the term witch with a pointy hat, broomstick and green skin. In her spare time, you can find her attempting to tackle her ever-growing TBR pile or ticking off travel destinations on her bucket list.

Biography: Charlotte Wilde has been practicing witchcraft since the 1990s and is cohost of the Cosmic Cauldron podcast. In Eclectic Witchcraft, every Witch is their own ‘High Priest’ or ‘High Priestess’, if one chooses to use these designations. She wasn't certain what each and every planet looked like, what stars were entirely, the shapes, sizes and speeds at which everything moved. It's a way of finally opening up your eyes and seeing the truly sacred in existence, not just in certain places but absolutely everywhere in the world.

For starters, I would not currently consider myself to be a Wiccan, but that’s the exact place I started. There are chapters on working with the four elements (earth, air, fire, and water), as well as chapters on crystals and herbs.These are some of the best books with an extensive summary of symbols and the history of Witchcraft. If you feel drawn to the skies above and enjoy the science-y complexities of the working of the universe, you could be a cosmic witch.