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Wicca emerged in the United States in the 1960s as an Earth-centered religion that incorporates diety and ritual.

If y'all've ever been curious about Wicca, so this is the book for yous!

This handy little guide begins by discussing what Wicca is - including its origins and cadre beliefs.

Ane matter that surprised me is how low-commitment you tin can be and still be considered a Wi

4.5 stars

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Wicca emerged in the United States in the 1960s every bit an Earth-centered organized religion that incorporates diety and ritual.

If you've ever been curious about Wicca, so this is the book for you!

This handy little guide begins by discussing what Wicca is - including its origins and core beliefs.

One thing that surprised me is how low-delivery you can be and nevertheless be considered a Wiccan.

Somehow, I e'er thought it was an all-or-nothing sort of matter. Only, evidently I was very mistaken.

It's possible to accept a full Wiccan practice without harnessing energy or casting spells.

From at that place we talk about the popular Wiccan traditions and typical aspects of the spiritual side.

Everyone'southward spiritual journey is different, and what makes your journey unique is the fact that you lot have your ain goals, ideas, and convictions.

The residual of the book focuses on the rituals involved.

Information technology begins by laying out the basic requirements (i.e. cauldron, crystals and candles) and the cadre rituals (i.e. purification circle).

From there, we learn about the Sun Celebrations (Sabbats), Moon Celebrations (Esbats) and various Wiccan Rites.

I really enjoyed reading about the history of the rites and how modern Wiccas go about them.

I felt like learned a lot and dear the thought of some of the rituals (which focus on celebrating nature and promoting goodwill).

All in all, this is a peachy introduction to Wicca and its holidays!

A huge thank you to Rockridge Press, Callisto Publisher'due south Club and Ambrosia Hawthorne for sending me a free copy in substitution for an honest review.

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Equally a seasoned witch, I was particularly excited virtually reviewing this book, which has been described as an essential guide for Wiccans to 'enhance their practice and deepen their religion'.

Fifty-fifty though most books end up equally reference guides to dip in and out of, I still want to experience a connectedness to the author. This connection is apace established via Hawthorn'south personal Wicca journey in the beautiful introduction; and here she explains that Wicca should always remain a personal path. A heartening st

As a seasoned witch, I was particularly excited about reviewing this book, which has been described every bit an essential guide for Wiccans to 'enhance their exercise and deepen their organized religion'.

Even though most books end upwardly as reference guides to dip in and out of, I even so desire to feel a connection to the author. This connectedness is apace established via Hawthorn's personal Wicca journey in the cute introduction; and here she explains that Wicca should always remain a personal path. A heartening start for new and old practitioners akin.

There follows engaging sections on Nature, Deity, Magic and how they relate to Wiccan practice. Nearly helpfully, Hawthorn takes an early on opportunity to talk about what Wicca isn't, and covers the pop Wicca traditions; helping the reader navigate an often-confusing mural. Ane of the things I love virtually virtually this book, and Hawthorn'due south writing, is her power to pack the about of import information into a relatively modest space.

The reader is fully immersed in the origins and beliefs of Wicca earlier being moved on to the second part. You might anticipate that half a book dedicated to Wiccan ritual might be tough going, merely it isn't. Hawthorn manages to expertly cover all aspects of Wiccan ritual in a light, sensitive, and informative manner. She gives excellent volume suggestions for further reading, and offers magical insight for each stage of the ritual process.

Included is a plethora of comprehensive rituals covering the Sabbats and Esbats of Bike of the twelvemonth, and how we fit into that cycle as humans. In fact, the beautiful rituals Hawthorn offers upward are thoughtful, emotional, and considered. The rituals are varied, they are uncomplicated to carry out, only they're also involved enough for yous to experience that you are truly getting to the center of Wicca. Wiccan rites are often overlooked, but the inclusion of these, including handfasting and funerary rites, are such a welcome addition to this book; and in that location would have been something missing had Hawthorn excluded them.

If you enjoyed Glennie Kindred'southward Sacred Celebrations then I guarantee yous will savor Seasons of Wicca. Hawthorn has cleverly split this book into two parts; the first office explaining Wicca, and the second roofing the themes and practical aspects of following the Wiccan path. This is as perfect a framework as i could promise for in a book on this subject; and I am impressed at the clarity and simplicity with which everything is laid out.

In fact, everything is then just and systematically explained that this book is a must-have for the magical bookshelf. The wonderful rituals included in this book are perfect for those starting out on a Wiccan path; or for those who accept walked the path for a while, and are wishing to explore Wiccan ritual in greater depth.

This is an empowering, educational, joyful, and life-affirming book that makes Wiccan ritual accessible. Information technology allows yous to fully integrate yourself into the Wiccan religion with ease; and worship with significant and intent.

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Jun 04, 2020 Sheri rated it information technology was amazing

As a beginner Wiccan I found this book to be a wonderful reference for me. Information technology wonderfully details rituals, Wiccan holidays and a wealth a general cognition. Every ritual include the steps to follow, the tools that you will need and also offer you substitutes of practice based on the practitioner's tastes. An excellent book for whatsoever Wiccan's library. I highly recommend
I would like to thank Ambrosia Hawthorn, Callisto Media and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book for a fair and honest r As a beginner Wiccan I found this book to be a wonderful reference for me. It wonderfully details rituals, Wiccan holidays and a wealth a full general noesis. Every ritual include the steps to follow, the tools that you will demand and likewise offer you substitutes of practice based on the practitioner's tastes. An excellent book for any Wiccan's library. I highly recommend
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Dec thirteen, 2020 Jason Pettus rated information technology it was amazing

I checked this out as role of my ongoing efforts to find interesting things to read through the Kindle Unlimited programme, afterwards impulsively pre-purchasing a half dozen-month subscription that was on sale before in the twelvemonth, then immediately learning that barely whatever books I actually desire to read (including all 98 titles in my TBR list at the fourth dimension) are available through it. The rabbithole that led me to this particular title actually started with the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced me this yr a I checked this out as part of my ongoing efforts to discover interesting things to read through the Kindle Unlimited plan, subsequently impulsively pre-purchasing a six-month subscription that was on sale earlier in the year, so immediately learning that barely whatsoever books I actually desire to read (including all 98 titles in my TBR list at the time) are available through it. The rabbithole that led me to this detail title actually started with the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced me this year at the age of 51 to miss spending Christmas with my parents for the very first fourth dimension in my life; but with my parents currently in their terminate-of-life years, I admit that this may become my new permanent reality beginning as soon equally perhaps next year. Only as a single childless atheist, I've discovered the hard mode that it's pretty much impossible to gloat Christmas traditionally under such circumstances, since almost all traditional Christmas rituals are designed to either celebrate family unit or gloat Lil' Babe Jesus; and and so in an effort to come upwards with a new vacation ritual for myself, I've been reading a bunch of books about the old heathen holiday Yule (pronounced "ewe-ELL," source of the bastardized Christmas term "Noel"). And although by definition I as an atheist have fiddling interest in their Goddesses and spells, researching Yule* has at least made me curious to larn more about paganism in general, which in the 21st century is basically akin to saying Wicca, a nature-based religion invented in Britain in the years after Globe War Two, and the only form of paganism still being widely practiced in our modern times.

[*Well, and at the chance of digressing even further, i of the other things that's made me interested in paganism is that, here at the Chicago co-op I moved into earlier this year, I've simply started a coming twelvemonth-long apprenticeship for our 20-bed community garden; and this has made me really eager to comprehend the so-called "wheel of the twelvemonth" which goes back to the get-go of agriculture, in which pagans would organize special celebrations (or "sabbats") centered around viii special days in the solar agricultural twelvemonth. (Very chop-chop, I promise -- there'south the Winter and Summer Solstices [Yule and Litha], the days we respectively get the least and most amount of sunlight in a twenty-four hour period; the Leap and Autumn Equinoxes [Ostara and Mabon], the two days a year when we take exactly 12 hours apiece of day and night; and the four days that fall exactly in the heart between each of these spans, which roughly correspond to our mod holidays of Groundhog Mean solar day [Imbolc], May Day [Beltane], and Halloween [Samhain]. [The i remaining, Lammas on Baronial 1st, has no modernistic equivalent.]) Pagans used these sabbats as a checklist to tell them what work needed to be done in their gardens that particular calendar month and a half; so in my admittedly somewhat goofy desire to really comprehend my gardening apprenticeship to its fullest, I would like to acknowledge these sabbats all through 2021 every bit well. Whew, digression over!]

All this is a really roundabout way of maxim that Ambrosia Hawthorn's Seasons of Wicca fits the beak quite nicely, a plain-spoken and celebratory introduction to the religion, thorough and well-researched but not overly long or bookish like some of the other guides I've now read. (Back in pre-Christian days, seemingly every unmarried ane of the thousands of villages in Europe each had their own separate form of celebrating these sabbats, and some of these guides are determined to tell you near each and every single one of them.) Presenting both an overview of what Wicca is all about, and a detailed guide to how Wiccans celebrate the viii sabbats, this is both a history book and a practical how-to, hands skipped if y'all're already a practicing Wiccan but near a perfect beginner'south guide if you're not. Gorgeously designed on meridian of everything else, information technology comes strongly recommended to those similar me who know zero about paganism and are not sure where to starting time, and information technology should be read in this spirit.

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Aug 23, 2020 Weslyn rated information technology liked it

Permit me get-go off by proverb this is a beautiful book. The illustrations are elementary, yet advisable. Moving on to the introduction - the author states that this volume is for new and experienced practitioners, only I have to disagree with that. This book is for beginners. The majority of experienced practitioners are going to be bored to expiry by this book, just beginners should find information technology useful and fascinating.

I did have a couple of issues with it, just since everyone's do is personal and I do due north

Permit me start off by saying this is a beautiful book. The illustrations are simple, nonetheless appropriate. Moving on to the introduction - the writer states that this book is for new and experienced practitioners, but I have to disagree with that. This book is for beginners. The bulk of experienced practitioners are going to exist bored to death by this book, but beginners should observe it useful and fascinating.

I did take a couple of issues with it, only since everyone's exercise is personal and I do not have a Wiccan practice I'chiliad not going to say that the author is wrong. I simply want to point out for anyone interested that I wouldn't practice 99% of the rituals in this book as rituals, but as spells instead. A lot of these rituals don't necessarily require casting a circle or calling on deity. For me information technology kind of seems similar calling on your highest power for something mundane...it's unnecessary, but that's just my personal stance.

Overall, good book for beginners, simply not for experienced practitioners. I would seek out other books if you're looking for more in depth information.

I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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Apr 21, 2020 Cary Morton rated it it was amazing

I received a copy of this book directly from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Seasons of Wicca by Ambrosia Hawthorn is a dandy resource for beginner Wiccans who are looking for an all-encompassing reference for modern Wiccan Rituals. The book features a comprehensive list of non merely rituals, only Wiccan holidays, and general knowledge. Each ritual comes with a complete list of tools, steps to follow, and offers alternatives of practise based on the reader's preferences. It i

I received a re-create of this volume directly from the writer/publisher in substitution for an honest review.

Seasons of Wicca by Ambrosia Hawthorn is a great resource for beginner Wiccans who are looking for an all-encompassing reference for modern Wiccan Rituals. The volume features a comprehensive list of non but rituals, but Wiccan holidays, and full general knowledge. Each ritual comes with a complete list of tools, steps to follow, and offers alternatives of practice based on the reader's preferences. It is a solid volume to add to anyone'southward Wiccan library.

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Apr 28, 2020 =^.^= Janet rated it really liked it

When life for the entire universe and planet turns on its stop and like everyone else you "accept nothing to practise" while your place of work is closed, superspeed readers like me tin read 250+ pages/hr, so yes, I have read the volume … and many more today.

Callisto Media/Rockridge Printing was kind plenty to send me a re-create of this volume to read in exchange for an honest review.

From the publisher, as I do not echo the contents or story of books in reviews, I let them practise it as they do information technology improve than I do 😸

When life for the unabridged universe and planet turns on its stop and similar everyone else you "accept nothing to do" while your identify of work is closed, superspeed readers like me can read 250+ pages/hour, and so yes, I have read the volume … and many more than today.

Callisto Media/Rockridge Printing was kind plenty to send me a copy of this volume to read in exchange for an honest review.

From the publisher, as I practise not echo the contents or story of books in reviews, I allow them exercise it as they do it better than I practice 😸.
Strengthen your do, deepen your faith―Wiccan rites and rituals for every season

Rooted in nature, spiritualism, and a reverence for the divine, Wicca is a religious practice focused on the balance and harmony between life and nature. Seasons of Wicca offers applied guidance and empowering rites and rituals that will bring the magic of Wicca into your daily life.

Discover the origins of Wicca with an overview covering the importance of working with nature and the deities. Explore in-depth primers on the Wheel of the Yr and the crucial purposes of the elements, and commence on your own spiritual path with step-by-steps for Sun Celebrations, Moon Celebrations, and Wiccan Rites.

Seasons of Wicca includes:

Get-go of the season―Brainstorm your practise with applied advice on setting up an altar and casting a circle, as well as the tools for magical transformation, like tarot, runes, candles, and crystals.

Modern Wicca―Choose the Wicca tradition that'due south best for you with a wait at the practices and deities of popular traditions, such as Gardnerian, Celtic, and Lone Wicca.
Seasonal ceremonies―Find easy-to-follow rituals for Wiccan sabbats and full moon esbats, as well as rites for major changes, like handfasting, a Wiccan hymeneals ceremony, and handparting to mark the end of a relationship.

Celebrate the changing of the seasons, sabbats, and deities with the life-changing rites and rituals in Seasons of Wicca.

Allow me start off past maxim WICCA IS Non WITCHCRAFT … it's an earth-religion or paganism or something like that: it depends upon how you see it. This volume explains a lot of the rituals and if you go into it with an open listen you tin can and will learn a lot. Well written, well presented and downright interesting, for sure.

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Ok, I've read my fair share of books and already have a practical knowledge of Wicca. This review is based on who I call up would most bennefit from this volume.

This is a good volume for beginners to start in with rituals. It has basic descriptions of magical tools, elements, the cycle of the year, alter setup and casting a circle. There were rituals workings for each of the yearly celebrations every bit well every bit rites.

As far equally bieng an Essantial Guide, I call back at that place could have been more content and in dept

Ok, I've read my fair share of books and already take a applied knowledge of Wicca. This review is based on who I think would most bennefit from this volume.

This is a good book for beginners to get-go in with rituals. It has basic descriptions of magical tools, elements, the bike of the year, alter setup and casting a circle. There were rituals workings for each of the yearly celebrations too as rites.

As far as bieng an Essantial Guide, I think at that place could have been more than content and in depth information presented. As stated, if you are just starting out and looking for bones knowledge and understanding, I think you would bennefit from this book.

Even so, for anyone who knows the basics already, I don't call up there is much you can learn from this book. There are many other books out there that are like that comprise more in depth information that can help you in your ritual workings.

I did similar the minimalist art and thought it brought enough visual content withought taking away from the information itself.

Thanks to Netgalley and Publishers for allowing me a copy in exchange for an honest review

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May 25, 2021 Anisha rated it it was amazing

This book is very informative , easy to sympathise, and is laid out beautifully. All in all it'due south excellent for beginners and I think my favourite thing most it is that it isn't patronising or 'preachy' in the slightest (I notice that some books on this subject area tin exist). This is definitely a book i'd recommend to anyone, whether you're thinking about starting your Wiccan journeying or simply wanting to learn more almost information technology.

I'1000 a nontheistic eclectic infidel (read: NOT Wiccan) and picked this upwardly as I'chiliad always delighted to learn more nearly magickal practices, especially Wicca since my own practices are very nature-based and thus there is some overlap. While this will likely bore seasoned witches to tears, I will say it's a fantastic beginners book for those interested in pursuing their witchy path. The illustrations are lovely, and the information is well organized; some of what you lot can look: origins, sects and each I'm a nontheistic eclectic pagan (read: Not Wiccan) and picked this upwardly every bit I'm always delighted to acquire more about magickal practices, especially Wicca since my own practices are very nature-based and thus there is some overlap. While this will likely bore seasoned witches to tears, I volition say it's a fantastic beginners book for those interested in pursuing their witchy path. The illustrations are lovely, and the information is well organized; some of what you can expect: origins, sects and each of their overarching beliefs, basic traditions, uncomplicated rituals involving both sabbats and esbats, and Wiccan rites. Novice witches will appreciate the glossary in the back, likewise as the list of resources. I'm not as well keen on heavy ritualistic spellcasting and chanting, though if you are let it exist known that there is a rather hefty selection of material for yous to peruse. "Seasons of Wicca" happens to be ane of the meliorate books on Wicca I've read, then I believe it will be ane I'll oftentimes recommend to curious witchlings. ...more

Jun 09, 2020 Julie rated it really liked it

This is a good basic guide for absolute beginners to Wicca. The rituals are artistic and interesting, albeit shorter than I would prefer by the 101 level. If you lot have never worked with Wiccan spirituality earlier, this would likely be an enjoyable read for y'all. Information technology allows the newbie to have articulate instructions to bound right in and do some rituals. Rituals encompass Sabbats (sacred Lord's day days), esbats (moon rites), and rites of passage in a person'southward life. As someone who is not a newbie, I pref This is a good basic guide for accented beginners to Wicca. The rituals are artistic and interesting, albeit shorter than I would prefer past the 101 level. If you have never worked with Wiccan spirituality before, this would probable be an enjoyable read for you. It allows the newbie to accept clear instructions to bound right in and exercise some rituals. Rituals encompass Sabbats (sacred Sun days), esbats (moon rites), and rites of passage in a person'southward life. Equally someone who is not a newbie, I prefer rituals that go deeper. Even so, this is a great way to get started. Give thanks you, Callisto, for the review re-create! ...more

A beautifully designed and illustrated book. I was hoping this would exist more an introduction to Wicca, beacuse I don't know very much about it and was hoping to learn some nuts. Information technology does become over some nuts, but it's mostly filled with spells and rituals for all the seasons of the year. And so maybe it would exist more suited for somebody who actually knows stuff well-nigh Wicca to start with. Only it's a actually beautiful book and would exist great for someone who practices!

Cheers very much to Callisto Pub

A beautifully designed and illustrated book. I was hoping this would be more an introduction to Wicca, beacuse I don't know very much about it and was hoping to learn some nuts. It does go over some basics, simply it's more often than not filled with spells and rituals for all the seasons of the year. Then maybe it would be more suited for somebody who actually knows stuff about Wicca to showtime with. Only it'southward a really cute book and would exist great for someone who practices!

Thank you very much to Callisto Publishers for providing me with a re-create. A review was not required.

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January 25, 2021 Bryanne rated it it was astonishing

This book I didn't know you should have before purchasing The Wiccan book of shadows from Ambrosia. I'1000 glad I got both now & it'south helping me make more than sense out of the book of shadows! I have manner more than confidence to really write inside the volume of shadows now considering of this one. Over joyed and definitely recommend to anybody who wants to exist or learn more almost Wiccan history and tradition!

Information technology's a great beginner book for a "infant witch" or someone that's been a Wiccan for years. I've just started my journeying a couple of months ago just I've been drawn to this for years anyways I know once I start my rituals and spells I'll be using this book because it's actually helpful so I hope whoever reads this book likes information technology as much equally I do. Blessed Be 💙

I call back it's a good book if you merely started your Wiccan path or you want to larn well-nigh Wicca.
I liked the illustrations and the mode of writing.
I recommend it.
I received this ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in commutation for a honest review I think it's a expert book if you merely started your Wiccan path or you lot desire to acquire about Wicca.
I liked the illustrations and the style of writing.
I recommend it.
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May 04, 2020 Cassandra rated it it was astonishing

I received a costless copy.

A really absurd book if you are into the topic or just interested. It covers a skillful amount for beginners.

Nice reference

If y'all're interested in the Wiccan religion its a great starting point and reference. Very beginner focused. Quick read only has some dainty points of reference.

Not that astonishing, but it's a proficient beginner book! I enjoyed the writing manner a lot, which is e'er a plus. Not that amazing, only it's a good beginner book! I enjoyed the writing style a lot, which is ever a plus. ...more

Oct 02, 2020 Nadia rated it really liked it

One of the meliorate books I have read on Wicca.

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