Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft (Llewellyn's Practical Magick) | 
 enlarge | Author: Raymond Buckland
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  309 reviews
Sales Rank: 17189
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0875420508
Dewey Decimal Number: 299
EAN: 9780875420509
ASIN: 0875420508
Publication Date: September 1, 2002
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Condition: slight wear on the cover, binding is still tight and there are no marks on pages
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This 1986 classic is not only an excellent introduction to the Wiccan religion and earth-based religions in general, it's also a workbook that can take the serious student to the equivalent level of third-degree Gardnerian. Though Raymond Buckland was a student of the late great Gerald Gardner, this manual does not adhere to a specific branch or denomination of witchcraft, but rather seeks to teach the elements and philosophies common to all, whether Celtic, Saxon, Finnish, or what have you. Buckland is credited with bringing the "old religion" to the U.S., and covens and solitary witches practicing the craft in the U.S. today have him to thank for getting it out of the closet. While Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft is a must-have for any serious Wiccan practitioner, it is full of down-to-earth spiritual wisdom, which makes it a wonderful addition to the library of any broadminded seeker on the path toward the One. --P. Randall Cohan
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Here is the most complete self-study course in modern Wicca available, written by the person who first went public with "The Old Religion" in the United States. For group or solitary use, it includes rituals; exercises for developing psychic talents; information on all major "sects" of the Craft; sections on tools, beliefs, dreams, meditations, divination, herbal lore, healing, ritual clothing; and much, much more.
Even those who have practiced Wicca for years find useful information in Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft, and many covens are using it as their textbook. Profusely illustrated and full of music and chants.
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 A classic but... June 4, 2008
Not to much to my taste. None the less, it has a lot of basic information. I would rip out the chapter on demons before giving it to a new witch or impressionable one. I find the chapter on calling up demons disturbing and dangerous. The rest of the book is filled with important information. Buckland is just not my cup of tea. I have his candle magic book and I do adapt some of his rituals. Over all, I would not recommend this except to someone with some time on the path and a good dose of common sense and well grounded.
 Gotta tell ya..Best!! May 30, 2008
This book is one of , if not , the best beginner's book I have ever gotten for my library. It not only gives you Witchcraft knowledge , it gives herbology and much more. Please add this to your personal collection , as you will never regret it!!!
Recommending Buckland's Big Blue May 25, 2008
This book is not as complete as the title states, but the new expanded edition is much better than the original. Even though this may not be the one and only book you will ever need, it is an essential read, and will compliment any Wiccan or Pagan library.
Gardnerian Buckland Book May 8, 2008
While I certainly respect Buckland for all he has done for Wicca in the States, this book is definately Gardnerian in thrust, not surprisingly and I felt it was dated, too. The modern Pagan has moved away from some of Buckland's ideas but of you ar4e looking for good general knowledge, this book is handy on the shelf, just not as useful as Ann Maura's books, I felt.
Good for the beginner March 12, 2008
This was one of my first books on witchcraft and I thought it was great when i got it home from the store and started to read it and do the questions at the end of each chapter. Now, almost a decade later that I look back I see it was a great stepping stone to get me started but has too many practices of Wicca to be useful. Some examples being how people do not need tools to practice magic(it is all in the mind), not to use circles but sheilds (since entities get pissed off at circles)and many other things. I am more evolved now in spirit from other sources than this book however, this book was on of the first to help me on my way and is a good reference book as well.
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