Wicca for Life by Buckland, Raymond -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Introduction 1 - What Is Witchcraft?

The Beginnings of Religio-magic Survival of the Old Religion The Rivalry of the New Religion The Old Religion Slandered Apparent Death of the Old Religion

2 - How to Become a Witch

The Mysteries and Initiation Death and Rebirth Wiccan Theology The Responsibilities of Wicca Wicca Is Not Satanism Life After Life

3 - Initiation—The Beginning

The Magic Circle The Altar and Its Tools The Witch’s Personal Tool First Steps Into Wicca Wiccan Dress Names Founding the Hereditary Line Casting the Circle Self-Dedication of a Witch Oath of Secrecy Libations Starting a Coven Coven Initiation Coven Initiation Ceremony The Book of Shadows Wiccan Jewelry

4 - Witchcraft in the Family

Coven Leadership Degree Systems The Wiccan Esbat Ritual Drawing Down the Moon Alternatives Cakes and Ale Closing the Circle Wiccan Life Within the Family Extended Family Wiccan Teachings on Life Aspects of the Goddess and the God

5 - Witchcraft and Birth

“A-Conjurin’ Summer In” Awakening the Chakras Wiccaning Protective Space A Birth Tree The Fairy Godmother

6 - Witchcraft With Siblings

Peace Signs and Talking Sticks For Harmony Creating Bonds Ritual Dramas

7 - What Is Magic?

Religion Vis-à-Vis Practice Magic and What It Is Types and Forms of Magic When and Where to Use Magic The Cone of Power Magical Chants Projection of the Power Cord Magic Safeguards for Magic Grounding

8 - Witchcraft in School

In or Out of the Closet? Handling Verbal Attacks The Media and Witchcraft Using the Power of Witchcraft at School Rituals for Friendship and Popularity Rituals for Academics Rituals for Dating Finding Others With Similar Interest

9 - Witchcraft in the Office

The Office as a Temple The Power of Suggestion Pendulum Power Astrological Timing for Business It’s in the Cards Treasure Maps

10 - Witchcraft for Romance

Where to Direct Your Energies Discovering Your Future Mate To Encourage Someone Who Is Shy Discouraging Someone Who Doesn’t Interest You To Develop True Love

11 - Witchcraft in Marriage

A Wiccan Wedding Wiccan Handfasting Ritual A Clean Break Wiccan Handparting Ritual

12 - Witchcraft at Home

Enhancing the Energies of Your Home Magical Protection of the Home The Covenstead A Private, Solitary Temple

13 - Witchcraft for Plants and Pets

Eye of Newt Flower and Herb Drying Outdoor Altar or Shrine Indoor Gardens Communing With Nature Pamper Your Pets

14 - Witchcraft in the Bedroom

The Power of Sex One, Two, or More Witchcraft in the Bedroom Male and Female Energies Salutes The Great Rite

15 - Witchcraft for Protection

Bell, Book, and Candle Personal Protection Curse Protection Baths, Mirrors, and Washes Amulets and Talismans Binding Spell

16 - Facing the Unexpected With Witchcraft

Wiccan Novena Preparation for Possible Bad News Extra Strength From the Coven

17 - Witchcraft and Death

Crossing the Bridge Communicating With the Dead Burial or Cremation

18 - Witchcraft and Other Religions

Straightening Out the Misconceptions The Comic Approach Differences Within the Craft Eclecticism

19 - Through the Year With Witchcraft

The Sabbats

20 - The Tools of Witchcraft

Athame Bracelets Crowns Besom Wand Priapic Wand Cords Scourge Corn Dolly Consecration of Tools Ritual

21 - Personal Development of a Witch

Psychic Development Affirmations Meditation Divination Healing

Appendix Bibliography Notes