| ~*Recommended Reading*~ A Book of Pagan Rituals,  edited by Herman Slater.
©1978 Samuel Wiser Inc., Published by Samuel Wiser Inc. 
A Kitchen Witch's Cookbook, by Patricia Telesco. ©1994 Llewellyn Publications A Witch Alone, by Marian Green. ©1995 Thorsons Thirteen Moons to Master Natural Magic, A Practical Handbook. Contains some important information, not a true sourcebook, but a worthy read. Good for someone starting in the Wiccan path or for the solitary practitioner. A Witch's Beverages and Brews, by Patricia Telesco. ©1960 New Page Books Great book for those learning the art of the kitchen witch. Some wonderful potions, all which seem to be from ready to buy ingredients. Includes information on brews and potions for specific ailments. Advanced Wicca, by Patricia Telesco ©2000 Kensington Publishing Corp. 
Exploring Deeper Levels of Spiritual Skills and Masterful Magick  Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom,
by John O'Donohue ©1997 Harper Collins Publisher 
Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft, by Raymond Buckland ©1986 Llewellyn Publications Celtic Designs: Spiral Patterns, by Adian Meehan  ©1993 Thames and Hudson Inc.
A good way to learn to draw spirals, triskeles and such, and tells of the symbolism behind them. Celtic Devotional Daily Prayers & Blessings, by Caitlin Matthews This book has prayers and meditations for each cycle of the year. A good resource for those who wish to bring a more spiritual start and end to their day. 
Celtic Magic, by D.J. Conway ©1990 Llewellyn Publications Celtic Myth & Magick, by Edain McCoy ©1995 Llewellyn Publications  Harnessing the Power of the Gods and Goddesses.
Celtic Women's Spirituality, by Edain McCoy ©1998 Llewellyn Publications Accessing the Cauldron of Life. Wonderful book on the devine power of feminity. Good book to learn of the powers that come from within. Dancing with Dragons, by D.J. Conway ©1994 Llewellyn Worldwide Invoke Their Ageless Wisdom and Power. Daughter of the Forest & Son of the Shadows, by Juliet Marillier  
The Seven Waters Trilogy is a tale based in Celtic Ireland. It is about the struggle of this family to hold onto the land they love. It starts with Sorcha and her journey to save her family from an evil force that is trying to break them apart. The story continues with her daughter, Liadan, who has the task of continuing her mothers' legacy of strength and keeping their family together in the hard times to come. If you love a good romantic tale of courage and strength, you will love this trilogy. The third book in the series is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2001. Dragon Prince Series, by Melanie Rawn   
This is the first series of Melanie Rawns' Sunrunner books. She takes you to a world where traveling the sun, moon, and starlight is somthing normally done. If you want to be taken to this wonderful world, you'll love these books. You can visit Melanie's Site or Amazon to get them. They go as follows: 1) Dragon Prince, 2) The Star Scroll, 3) SunRunners Fire Dragon Star Series (2nd), by Melanie Rawn   
This is Melanie's second sunrunner series. In these books she takes you too the same world but a different force to fight. This time they are fighting to save their world from invaders that want to destroy them....... Again you can buy these from amazon or melanie's web site. 
Druid Magic, by Maya Magee Sutton, Ph.D. and Nicholas R. Mann ©2000 Llewellyn Publications The Practice of Celtic Wisdom. Essential Sacred Writings from All Around the World, by Mircea Eliade ©1992 Harper Collins This is a book which contains many of the different sacred texts from widespread non-western faiths and practices. These texts are included with footnotes that are well-researched and show her great understanding of the theory and ideals behind religions all over the world. The texts are divided by themes, (i.e. the Creation Myths; the Apocalypse Myths, etc). One very notable text within this book is the "Voluspa Saga" which is one of the creation stories of the Asatru/Scandinavian Traditions. Green Magic, by Morwyn The healing powers of herbs, talismans & stones. 
Hereditary Witchcraft, by Raven Grimassi ©1999 Llewellyn Publications Secrets of the Old Religion, drawn from old family texts and oral teachings. This book focuses primarily on the Streghe and Italian Witchcraft. Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, by Scott Cunningham The Campanion to A Guide For A Solitary Practitioner. If you want to go deeper into wicca and start learning more about actually living it this is a wonderful book to get. Love is Earth, by Melody Akaleidoscope of crystals,The updated reference book describing the metaphysical proprerties of the mineral kingdom.Great book to research crystals and other rocks properties. Soul Rescuers, by Terry & Natalia O'Sullivan A beautiful book on learning how to deal with those who have passed over. A great help for anyone who is learning to deal with the dead. Tales of the Celtic Otherworld by John Matthews ©1998 Sterling Publishing Co, Inc. The Book of Runes, by Ralph H. Blum  ©1993 St. Martins Press A good guide to learning about runes. Includes history, uses, and interpretations. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft, by Denise Zimmerman & Katherine A. Gleason ©2000 Amaranth, MacMillian USA A good resource for beginners and non-pagans to learn the basics of the craft, not focusing on a certain tradition. The Druid Source Book, by John Matthews ©1996 Blanford Press Excellent book for those interested in Druidism. Foreward by Philip Carr-Gomm, Chief of the Bards, Ovates and Druids. The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft, 2nd Edition, by Rosemary Ellen Guiley ©1999 Checkmark Books Wonderful book which contains not only historical information, but also definitions and fantastic descriptions of "tools of our trade". A no nonsense approach to witchcraft filled with a lot of useful information. The Fifth Scared Thing, by Starhawk A very moving book that shows you how to glimpse at one of our possible futures. A great book, highly suggested. The Mabinogion, translated by Gwyn Jones & Thomas Jones ©1994 Everyman Press An authoritative translation, a must read. The Magician's Companion, by Bill Whitcomb ©1999 Llewellyn Publications "A Practical & Encyclopedic Guide to Magical & Religious Symbolism." (On front cover.) This book has very consise and well-written correspondance tables between faiths, for those eclectic magicians out there, and glossaries of terms, archetypes and magical models. This book does not read like a technical manual, like some, but flows nicely between chapters, and his own instructions are entertaining and refreshing. It can be a great tool for either Shaman or Hermetic magic. The Mists of Avalon, by Marion Zimmer Bradley The New Magus, by Donald Tyson ©1954 Llewellyn Publications A wonderful source book on Ritual Magic. Tyson's style is very easy to grasp while retaining the immense amount of knowledge that needs to be conveyed so that this book can be a companion throughout your lifetime of study. He takes you step by step through all the knowledge of the various symbols and the magical theory behind them. This is very concentrated information. So you can look at one symbol a day and not feel that you're denying yourself anything. In the second part he continues with actual magical practice from Initiation to Invocation, Evocation, God-forms, and Weapons. He admits that not all will agree with him on every point and that since magic is a true journey of the self that will lead you in very personal directions you will, of course, find your own path. The Pagan Book of Living and Dying, by Starhawk, M. Macha Nightmare & the Reclaiming Collective A book that talks about taking care of the dying and the dead. Covers things like funerals how to adjust to the loss and much more. A must for those who work in this part of the life cycle. The Sea Priestess, by Dion Fortune "The woman, the vision and the Moon - three parts of the same experience. An expereince which was to bind Maxwell inextricably to an ancient sacrificial cult and would demand the ultimate pledge of both body and soul...." (From the back of the book) This is a really good fiction. Urban Shaman, by Serge Kahili King ©1990 Simon & Schuster A wonderful resource on Huna Lore, and Hawaiian Shamanism. Includes history as well as numerous chapters on healing, energy, and dream working. It is completely non-sectarian which is to say it can be used by ANYONE of ANY faith, or background. Not many systems can say the same. Recommended for anyone interested in working with the world at large, as well as anyone looking for an alternative to native american shamanism since many of those groups tend to hide their knowledge, whereas Dr. King feels that there is nothing lost in presenting all his knowledge to anyone, and everyone as he explains in his book. Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, by Scott Cunningham This is a great starting point if you are new to the craft and want a gentle approch to learning Wicca. Anything by Scott Cunningham is worh the read. Wicca Craft, by Gerina Dunwich ©1991 Carol Publishing Group The Modern Witch's Book of Herbs, Magick, and Dreams. Witta: An Irish Pagan Tradition, by Edain McCoy  ©1993 Llewellyn Publications ©2001 NyWitch ©2001 Library Background Created by NyWitch Please ask for permission to use. Last Updated 06/10/2001 | 
