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Helrunar by Jan Fries (Mandrake of Oxford Press)
Runes, an Introduction by Ralph W. Elliott
(My personal favorite). Most anything by Prof. R. I. Page (note that Page contests that
runes were not used for formal magic purposes. Never-the-less, Page's books are still
enourmously useful, He also has at least one book about Norse mythology).
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Steven Flowers, _Runes and Magic_
(you won't be able to find this at your library but you can special order it using a
university press publication service. This book is not light reading. It's good stuff, but
be prepared to fall asleep from time to time. For those of you who don't know, this is
Edred Thorsson's first work).
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The Masks of Odin by Elsa-Brita Titchenell
I didn't like this book at all. It is largely based on the Theosophical Society's
Philosophies. And in my opinion, the author makes wild leaps of logic with absolutely no
way of backing any of her theories up. - Vithar H
Wiccan Books
Wiccan & Pagan Books
for children - an extensive list of kid's books w/ a little blurb.
- from Covenant of the Goddess
Wicca, a Guide to the Solitary Practitioner by: Scott Cunningham
- A basic more or less Wiccan guide for the beginning pagan.
submitted by anonymous
Wicca, a further Guide to the Solitary Practitioner by: Scott Cunningham
- more of the same. More detail, not really tradition specific.
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The Witches Bible by: Janet and Stewart Farrar
- The Farrar's paint a beautiful picture with this book. Their personal charm and charisma
come through. I found it to be a good book on Wicca. - Vithar H
The Spiral Dance by: Starhawk
The Pagan Family by: Ceisiwr Serith
- As the Pagan faith grows more children are being born and raised within Paganism. You
will see a few guidelines and helpful hints on how to accomplish this task. This book has
rituals and training exercises that work well with adults and children alike.
submitted by anonymous
Cirlce of the Cosmic Muse by: Maria Kay Simms
- This book is a comprehensive guide of rituals and charts that are equally impressive to
both the Solitary and the Coven bound Pagan. It will show you the path of Initiation and
Dedication and has simple rituals for healing, spiritual growth, prosperity etc. There are
songs and symbols for all occasions.
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Eight Sabbats for Witches by: Janet & Stewart Farrar
- In this book are detailed rituals for each of the eight Sabbats: Thee festivals of the
waxing and waning year, of deed-time, harvest and Samhain, of the Sun at his midsummer
glory and his midwinter rebirth.
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Astral Projection by: Denning & Phillips
- This book is a complete and straightforward guide to Astral Projection, that age-old
technique of out-of-body experience which is natural faculty of the human psyche. This
book carries the individual through the essential stages offer growth and development of
psychic potential necessary to achieve Astral Projection in full consciousness.
submitted by anonymous
Telepsychics by: Joseph Murphy
- These are easy to do programs to achieve results in unleashing your psychic powers to
solve problems, prosper finances, reveal hidden talents, activate psychic protection, over
come sickness, failure.
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Psychic Self-Defense and Well Being by: Melita Denning and Osborne Phillips
- This book explores the world of psychic warfare: showing the nature of genuine psychic
attacks, the reality of psychic stress, the structure of the psyche and its
inter-relationship with the physical body. It will help to develop aura ability and the
inner eye or third eye.
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The Complete Book of: Incense, Oils & Brews by: Scott Cunningham
- This could best be describe as a cookbook of incense, oils and different combinations of
brews use in spellworking and ritual. An easy to understand guide to making your own.
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The Book of Talismans, Amulets & Zodiacal Gems by: WillamThomas & Kate Pavitt
- The psychic and magnetic influence of Talismans and Gems. Talismans of primitive races:
The Tau Cross, Talisman for Wisdom, Buddha’s Footprints, Bells, The Tiger, The Pear
Charm, Egyptian beliefs, The Buckle of the Girdle of Isis, Gnosticism, The Orient, The
Koran, and much more. This book is loaded with symbols and magical accounts.
submitted by anonymous
The Complete Book of Magical Names by: Phoenix McFarland
- This book is a complete guide to the non-Christian naming of your child. Or perhaps as
you search for your magical name for ritual, you will find this a helpful tool in that
quest. Everything from the Celtic, Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Babylonian and other are here
in this text.
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Ceremonial Magick
Hermetic Magick : The Postmodern Magical Papyrus of
Abaris
By Stephen Flowers
This is yet another gem witten by Stephen Flowers. It was extremely well written with good historical references. The rituals and ceremonies within do not reflect todays version of Heremetics though. For the most part, the book touches on more of the actual roots of Heremtics rather than the fully blossomed Hermetics of today. The book is good, however, for those who wish to know about the true roots of Hermetics, for its use as a historical reference is one of the best I have read. Another thing that seemed to be askew was the constant references to the "Typhonian Tradition" which again does not reflect the Hermetics of today in that Typhon, better known as Set and Apophis, is villified in most major sects of Hermetic orders. At its best, this book is an invaluable historical reference about the roots of Hermetics. At its worst, it is a second rate paganizing of what Hermetics truly are.
written by Tarkken
Celtic / Druid Books
The Veil of
Isis
Or
Mysteries of the Druids
By W. Winwood Reade
By far one of the best books on the actual structure of the Druidic Religion and the history surrounding it I have ever read. The writing style of the author can be a bit dry at times, but the subject matter more than makes up for it. This book gives an in depth look in to the schools of Druidism, the reasons for their rise and fall, and practices descended from the Druids. This book gives fascinating details about the true history of the Druids without leaving anything out. This book does seem to distance itself from neo-Celtic/Druidism, but does reference the remaining valid schools of Druidism. This book is a good buy for both the aspiring pagan and those mearly interested in the Druids of old. The only fault I can find in this book is the title which is very misleading. The only reference to the Veil of Isis is at the very beginning and end of the book, which really had very little to do with anything other than making an unusual analogy. So if you are looking for a good book on Druidism, then this should be on the top of your list.
Review by Tarkken
Pagan Fiction