This is the ultimate guide to the ancient religion of Wicca by best-selling Pagan author, D. J. Conway. WICCA: THE COMPLETE CRAFT offers a comprehensive overview of Wiccan philosophy, dispels the common misconceptions, and is a useful primer for practicing Wicca as a spiritual lifestyle. Included are chapters on sacred space, ritual tools, holy days, meditations and visualizations, spells and the art of spell casting, as well as terminology.

D. J. CONWAY is the best-selling author of more than 20 nonfiction books and three fantasy novels. Her books have been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Czechoslovakian, Hungarian, and several other languages. An honorary member of the Council of Elders of the Society of Celtic Shamans, she has studied many spiritual paths, including New Age religions, Eastern philosophy, and Wicca, for more than 40 years. She lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Foreword

vii

Introduction

ix

Part I: What Is Wicca?

What Is Wicca?

3

(5)

The History of Wicca

8

(6)

Modern Wicca

14

(9)

Part II: A Course in Wicca

Words and Terms Used in Wicca

23

(15)

What Makes a Witch?

38

(4)

The Wiccan Rede

42

(4)

Dedication and Initiation

46

(4)

The Threefold Law

50

(2)

The Triple Goddess and the God

52

(5)

Pantheons of Goddesses and Gods

57

(20)

The Eight Holy Days

77

(5)

Powers of the Moon

82

(4)

The Elements and Quarters

86

(7)

Nature Spirits and Other Invisible Helpers

93

(17)

Animal Allies and Familiars

110

(11)

Sacred Space

121

(4)

Ritual Tools

125

(11)

Jewelry, Robes, and Other Paraphernalia

136

(4)

The Magical or Craft Name

140

(2)

Invoking, Evoking, and Banishing

142

(5)

Protection and Self-Defense

147

(3)

The Traditional Salutes and Gestures

150

(6)

Sacred Symbols

156

(10)

Meditation and Visualization

166

(8)

Astral Projection

174

(6)

The Akashic Records, Death, Reincarnation, and Karma

180

(6)

Dreams and Dream Journals

186

(8)

Developing Psychic Abilities

194

(6)

Healing

200

(4)

Magical Stones

204

(5)

Magical Herbs

209

(8)

Writing Your Own Rituals

217

(6)

Part III: The Book of Rituals

The Witch's Book of Shadows

223

(5)

The Mechanics of Casting a Circle

228

(8)

Initiation into Wicca

236

(16)

The Charge of the Goddess

252

(3)

Drawing Down the Moon and Sun

255

(8)

New Moon Ritual

263

(4)

Full Moon Ritual

267

(4)

Imbolc

271

(2)

Spring Equinox

273

(2)

Beltane

275

(2)

Summer Solstice

277

(2)

Lughnasadh

279

(2)

Autumn Equinox

281

(2)

Samhain

283

(3)

Winter Solstice

286

(3)

Naming Ritual

289

(3)

Puberty Rites

292

(4)

Eldering

296

(5)

Handfasting and Marriage

301

(7)

Divorce or Separation

308

(3)

Death or Remembrance

311

(1)

Blessing a House or Property

312

(1)

Protection Ritual

313

(8)

Part IV: The Book of Spells

What Is Magic?

321

(3)

The Art of Spellcasting

324

(2)

Planetary Influences

326

(4)

The Days and Hours

330

(6)

Magical Alphabets

336

(23)

Breaking a Spell

359

(2)

Moon Magic

361

(2)

Sun Magic

363

(3)

Herbal Powders and Brews

366

(35)

Incenses and Oils

401

(31)

Candle Magic

432

(12)

The Knotted Cord

444

(6)

Talismans and Amulets

450

(2)

Poppets

452

(4)

Chants

456

(3)

Other Spells

459

(3)

Bibliography

462

(32)

Index

494

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