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Thank You For This Highly Informative and Inspiring Book !!!
Some writers are truly gifted, and know how to simplify a complex topic. For a long time, I've tried to understand 'Wicca', but the more I inquired, the more confused I became, until I picked up this book. Prior to reading this book, I had become disappointed with the confusion, and decided to give up; but, thanks to these demystifying authors, I am now glad to say that I love 'Wicca'. I will now go happily in search of Wiccans in my area who would be willing to help me 'On This Beautiful Path'!! THANKS again!!!
Wide and shallow
People have mixed feelings about this book. At once you can tell that it is more than a coffee table book. The table of contents is extensive and there is an index in the back. Tony and Aileen look like they put a lot of effort into the book to not look like a bunch of dry words that leave every thing to your imagination. This is the closest you will come to a paper version of TV program.Now that being said with this broad coverage there is not much depth. Some things may look misleading and other subjects are more than open for interpretation. So far this review may be looked at as words without substance. So you can draw your conclusion from this brief paragraph from the book: In Wiccan ritual we meet goddess and god directly. A priestess is invoked as the goddess-she becomes the goddess and speaks the goddess's words. This is known as "drawing down the moon." Many things are essential but missing the point. However this book would be a good addition to the library and a slightly different view to contemplate.
Beautiful to look at, and good for those interested in Wicca
For those of us who learn better visually, "The Illustrated Guide to Wicca" is a bit of a treasure. It's beautifully illustrated, with lavish full-colour references to myth, symbol, rite, and the famous faces of Wicca.That said, as far as the content goes, it's quite light. The very basics are in here, and in that, it is a suitable beginners book, but with so many other introductory books out there that better describe the faith of Wicca, this one ends up being a little short. Focusing on a Gardnerian path of Wicca, the book explores initiation rites, covens, the history of Wicca, sabbat rites, the elements and gods and goddesses, among many other subtopics. Rituals are given a chapter of their own, and a final chapter explores Wicca in the 21st Century. There's a suggested reading list, which is a good thing. The book is okay, and the information in it is also okay - it's just not very in depth. If there'd been a tacked on "Introductory" somewhere in the title, I'd have ranked it higher. That said, this is a great book to put in the hands of someone who doesn't know what you mean when you say you are Wiccan, though if you're not Gardenerian, it'd be a little misleading. The niche for this book is for people who want to learn a little about the faith, so I see it best used in the hands of those who are related to or friends of Wiccans, and who wish to learn a little bit more.
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