Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner

by Scott Cunningham

By far the best beginners book on Wicca ever written, and here's why: Scott (gods rest his soul) presents the Craft with a kind of pragmatic joy that no other author has managed without a whole lot of froof and bother. His rituals are simple, his explanations straightforward, and most importantly he emphasizes that Wicca is a RELIGION, not just an excuse to cast spells and wear cool jewelry. His love of his faith is evident in every page. You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn't love this book. Includes self-dedication, a full Book of Shadows with eight Sabbat rituals, basic spellwork, and chants/invocations. My first two years as a Witch I had no tools, no robes--just this book and my mind and heart. I think Scott is enjoying quite a karmic kickback for his contribution to Paganism.

Reviewed by Diane Sylvan