missmoe Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) where would one suggest I look on the internet or any books that would be informative? I would really like the information from the view point of a wiccan. Thanks. Edited April 14, 2011 by missmoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I like this site when I need info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieM Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Try http://www.wicca-spirituality.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) Disclaimer: I am not a Wiccan. I am a Witch. So, don't consider this an authoritative list by any means. Web: http://www.witchvox.com/ is an online community for witches, wiccans and pagans. http://wicca.cnbeyer.com is a pretty good Wicca 101 site. No fluffy bunnies. Books: Margo Adler's Drawing Down the Moon is a classic read. Most titles by Scott Cunningham, but specifically Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, and Living Wicca. Gerald Gardner's classic Witchcraft Today (it says "witchcraft" but Gardner is a founder of Modern Wicca, and this title is most definitely Wiccan) Thea Sabin Wicca for Beginners Also, titles by Phyllis Curott, Ellen Cannon Reed, and Janet and Stewart Farrar will net you a great deal of info. IMO, avoid books by Silver Ravenwolf, DJ Conway and Ellen Dugan. Just my opinion, but they're very watered down, fluffy-bunny books with little substance or useful information. Edited April 14, 2011 by Audrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Thanks so much--lots of info to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) Hands-down the best information on the beginnings of Wicca in Britain, from the philosophical movements in the 19th century that set the stage for it and how it traveled to the US and mixed with radical feminism then returned to change into its more current form is "Triumph of the Moon," by British historian Ronald Hutton. It's a fascinating look at the beginnings and evolution of a new religion. Chas Clifton has written a book on Wicca in America called, "Her Hidden Children." I haven't read that one yet. These are about the growth of the religion (which has split into many different streams) without being a "how-to" book. For an overview of modern Neopaganism in America (and, by default, many of the various forms of Wicca, since it is the largest religion under the Neopagan umbrella), try Joyce and River Higginbotham's "Paganism: an introduction to earth-centered religions" or "Complete Idiot's Guide to Paganism" by Carl McColman. Either of those will give a good overview of modern Neopaganism (with a lot of focus on Wicca), again without being a "how-to" book. My husband says that if you are looking for a slightly more academic book in orientation, but still with good information, try Barbara Jane Davy's "Introduction to Pagan Studies." It's more of a college intro to religions sort of book, but has lots of good information all in one place. Edited April 14, 2011 by KarenNC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Audrey, What is the difference. I am sincerely asking and don't mean to hijack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Audrey, What is the difference. I am sincerely asking and don't mean to hijack. Wicca is a religion. Witchcraft is a practice. Some Wiccans are Witches, but not all. Some Witches are Wiccan, but not all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Thank you. I just read the 101 site, that helped clarify some too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 I knew this was the go-to place for info like this. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Wicca is a religion. Witchcraft is a practice. Some Wiccans are Witches, but not all. Some Witches are Wiccan, but not all. So . .. how do you explain your signature? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 So . .. how do you explain your signature? With humour. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I'm just about immune to that line in your sig, Audrey; but it still gets me if I trip over it somewhere else. :lol: Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I knew this was the go-to place for info like this. :) And isnt that just a little bizarre? I love it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieM Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Audrey, thanks for that Wicca 101 site link! I hadn't been there before, and spent some time thoroughly enjoying some of her articles yesterday. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 IMO, avoid books by Silver Ravenwolf, DJ Conway and Ellen Dugan. Just my opinion, but they're very watered down, fluffy-bunny books with little substance or useful information. What?? You don't want to know how to make love potions that also cure butt zits?? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 What?? You don't want to know how to make love potions that also cure butt zits?? :D :lol: :lol: :lol: Dh and I are laughing our heads off. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 What?? You don't want to know how to make love potions that also cure butt zits?? :D Part of me is dying to ask. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 And isnt that just a little bizarre? I love it though. Nope, not bizarre at all. I love that this forum is so diverse and accepting and knowledgable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 What?? You don't want to know how to make love potions that also cure butt zits?? :D Hey, if I was plagued by butt-zits, I might be desparate enough to use a love potion! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Can you learn to love butt-zits? :confused: Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Can you learn to love butt-zits? :confused: Rosie Lick a witch and find out! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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