Book in the February PART 2

Rootwork by Tayannah Lee McQuillar
$16.00 ISBN: 0743235347
Rootwork is spellbook that looks at component and magical work based on Black American folk beliefs. Rootwork is a form of American Hoodoo. It is not a religion but a tool for creating change in the real world. The first part of this book is an introduction to rootwork. The second part of the book is a compliation of spells that are easy to use.

Nine Worlds of Seid-Magic by Jenny Blain
$49.95 ISBN: 0415256518
Jenny Blain is among the few Pagan academic writers of out times. This book is a thorough look at Northern European Shamanism and magical practice. J Blain enlightens us aboutthe Seidr rites and rituals, the cosmology of the Northern Europeans, Seeresses and shamanistic practices, as well as cultural activites and ancester worship. This is a Routeledge Publication and highly recommended for anyone wanting to delve deeply into authentic culture and worship. Count of Routeledge to provide us with incredible academic studies, and count of Jenny Blain to bring Paganism to the academic forefront! A must have for any serious practitioner of Norse traditions.

The Wiccan Mystic by Ben Gruagach
$29.95 ISBN: 978-0615143118
What is a Mystery Religion? Is Wicca a Mystery Religion? B Gruagach explores these issues in this byeond Wicca 101 book. He explores the path of the mystic and the mysteries of initiation, Ethics and philosophy, theory and practice, ritual, and living a mystical life as a Wiccan. This is NOT a beginners book. For our growing religion, it is refreshing to see mre intermediate and advanced looks into the path we practice.

A Handbook for Wiccan Clergy by Kevin M Gardner
$33.95 ISBN: 978-1434339232
As Wicca grows, like any religion, it develops a clergy that serves the people. Yet, there has not been very much written for those on a clergy path. This book is divided five parts. The first part is a collection of ritual for rites of passage. Personally, I find that there are better books for this, but this is still a decent base outline of generic rituals. The second part explores myths and fables from a few different cultural backgrounds, including some meditations and rituals to connect with the themes in these stories. The third part examines methods of meditation. Both of these are very shallow looks, but good introductions. It is at part four where the book really gets interesting with "things to ponder". Here is challenges you to consider issues and beliefs and discuss and realize things for yourself. The last part addresses Pastoral Counselling. As a whole, I find it an excellent starting point for people wanting to consider the path of clergy. However, it is just that, a starting point.