Category Archives: Wicca/Paganism
Another Roadside Attraction by Tom Robbins
It took me longer than usual to get through this book. Mostly because I had been reading it right before bed, and I’ve been falling asleep quickly lately. Of course, the influence on my dreams has been wicked-bad-ass, and so I can’t entirely complain. It makes me miss the wild and crazy parties I used to frequent where everyone was in costume and men wore women’s lingerie and glowsticks. And everyone hula hooped and danced with fire. Those were the days. *sigh* Continue reading
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
This book is sensual. It is filled with subtle (and, okay, I guess some overt) magic. And magic brings out something within me that sings. It is so perfectly done that there was not one thing left out, and everything tied together perfectly. And I hope that there is a sequel. Or a prequel. Or anything, really. These characters were ME. All of them. In all the silly or neurotic or gypsy facets. And while I’m making a list, can I please get a magical apple tree amidst a magical garden? Mkay, thanks. Continue reading
Women’s Wisdom from the Heart of Africa by Sobonfu Some
Sobonfu Some is a woman from the Dagura tribe in West Africa. Her name tells her the role she plays in this lifetime: the keeper of ritual.
It is her life’s purpose to bring ritual back into woman’s role throughout the world. She was sent by her tribe to the Western world to share with us the ancient traditions and power that we, as women, carry with us into the world.
In this audio book, I discovered an excellent table prayer to say with my family. I discovered the tribal meanings behind the elements (fire, water, earth, and mineral), as well as learned the different places we carry energy within our body.
What Sobonfu describes isn’t religion, although it’s similar to many other pagan systems I’ve studied. Instead it is energetic and spiritual, and could easily be integrated with other religious beliefs. Her voice was grounding and sweet. Her accent is succulent and easy to listen to.
I really enjoyed listening to this course. I can see how I will want to listen to it again in the future, and I look forward to it!! Continue reading
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft
This book is perfect for the curious newbie. It’s even perfect for the curious parent whose child is a curious newbie.
I grew up in the church, and was therefore raised to believe that Witchcraft was the same as Satanism. As an adult, I discovered that it is not only not the same but is also a belief system that is peaceful, not frightening, filled with love, and often compatible with many other belief systems.
This book shatters the mysterious reputation of the esoteric belief system and forces those myths about it to face the truth of this pagan practices.
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