Wicca for Beginners: Fundamentals of Philosophy & Practice

This book is one of the best I have read for beginners so far. I bought this book mainly because of the title (yes I tend to judge a book by its cover), but I am very happy that I did. The author gives the readers a brief overview with enough information to get started but not so much that you get overwhelmed. I did find myself having questions after I finished reading the book but that is why I am looking for more advanced books. The author never makes any claims that the book is something its not and is very open with saying this is for beginner and is by no means a complete manual for everything you need to know, but it will get you off to a great start.I read a few of the bad reviews (1 and 2 stars) and I can not believe these people. First off this book is not a complete book on herbs and the author even tells you that you do not have to use everything that they talk about but are simply giving you the information so you have and so you have an idea of what you could use. I never saw the author write once that you absolutely have to use a candle or herb or whatever. It is more about giving you ideas and they even tell you to do what feels best to you. The author explains several times that it is more important that you energy and will is right rather than the mundane tools you use to conduct the ritual. The author also states to acquire what you need gradually, that there is no need to run out and get everything right now. Also to those that say it is a boring read you must be easily bored because I thought this book was fascinating and could not put it down. I finished in like 3 days and I am a slow reader.I personally did not try any of the rituals or techniques (yet), I was mainly using the book for information and I got plenty of it. I will be going back soon and trying some of the mediation techniques but like I said I was not looking for a spell or ritual book just information on the subject. If you want to try that stuff while you do the book that is great and you will probably get more out of it but if you want to just get a basic (beginner) over view it does that as well.I hope this helps someone decide. Sorry if this seems a little scattered this is my first review. If I am wrong about what the book says above please feel free to post a comment on here with the exact quote or page and paragraph and I will look at it. Thank You.

I love this book so much... I have been studying wicca for about nine years now and this is the first book where I actually felt like the author wasn't trying to push their own wiccan beliefs on to the reader. After reading the first chapter, I knew that this book was going to teach me so much and I was not mistaken.I have read almost all of the famous authors: Buckland, Silverwolf, Cunningham, but for some reason I feel like Ms. Sabin is the only author who is realistic enough to know that she can not possibly know everything about Wicca. In my opinion, Buckland clearly thinks that he knows it all, Silverwolf is more subtle in her know it all attitude and Cunningham merely implies that he is a know it all. So far Ms. Sabin, is the only author of wicca who seems to be able to give me the facts and teach me without being preachy or self-indulgent. She is humble and tells it like it is, qualities that are rare to find in an author who writes books about and/or for Wicca/Witchcraft. Then she somehow finds a way to allow me to go my own way. I have many friends who are into practicing with a coven and they love this book as well (fyi: I am a solitary witch who also practices Buddhism).I am so thankful that I happened across this book (I thank the God and Goddess everyday), and I honestly believe that this book has completely changed the way I do ritual and set up my alter. Even though I am not a beginner by any means, I still reach for this book often when I am practicing, because it is always good to brush up on the fundamental beliefs and the basics.

This book taught me so much valuable information. Highly recommend.

This book is a decent read, reasonably accessible without being simplistic. The section on the nature of deity is better than most, as is the section on circle casting. I also quite liked the suggestions on grounding and shielding, topics that many authors seem to find difficult to convey. The chapter on the Wheel of the Year is a bit disordered but I think that's hard to avoid, especially in an overview. Overall, a good mix of practical and theoretical information, and a tone that manages to be clear without being condescending.

I bought this book to supplement my study of Wiccan ways, & in one chapter it has become a guide book for all of my other reference material. I am highlighting page after page as I am drawn into the formidably engaging writing style of the author as she walks us through the mesmerizing & often confusing history & practice of so many Wiccan ways. This book IS truly a must-read for any beginners searching for answers to the curious world of Pagan/Wiccan ritual & beliefs. It is not only well written, engaging & informative, in my opinion it is laid out in order of what should be studies first, each chapter building on the last, as you gently absorb quite a bit of information. It is enjoyable & very hard to put down! I suspect this is not only a beginners guide, but perhaps a fundamental reference book for those who are already more knowledgeable in Wiccan ways. I believe it is a useful reference tool for all those in search of Wiccan answers.

Useful for advice on grounding and the starting bits and bobs.

Product was in excellent condition.

For all who like to see what is Wicca and see the first Step in the initiatorian Witchcraft is that Book very good. In slowly steps show Thea Sabin the reader how do you cast a cricle, How do you celebrate a sabbat, Ho do you perform a pathworking or What are the principle of Wicca etc.!!Good Book for the Old Religion )o(Blessed be

Sans doute le meilleur livre pour débuter en sorcellerie Wiccan... après l'avoir lu vous saurez comment tracer un cercle avec l'énergie... vous saurez comment faire un rituel dans les règles de l'art... l'essentiel y est.Without doubt the best book to start in Wiccan witchcraft ... after reading it you will know how to draw a circle with energy ... you will know how to perform a ritual in the rules of the art ... the essentials is there.

It came SUPER early, I was so happy about that! Came in perfect condition as well. Zero complaints, all praise!!