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The
Goldentree Library
Grab
some tea and sit a spell in The Goldentree Library. Below you will find a
smattering of the books that we have come to trust through our studies and
journey down our Wiccan path. These books either come highly recommended
by us, or by our forums members and friends. In our library, you will find
books on Wicca, Pagan books, books about herbs and stones, spell books, history
books, and even some fiction. We've also included movies that we enjoy
along with music from some of our favorite artists. Browse our shelves and
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Start your Wicca studies
with these recommended books |
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Cunningham's classic introduction to Wicca is about how
to live life magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with nature. |
 
If You Want to Be a Witch is dedicated to those
who want an easy-to-read, yet thorough, introduction to the Craft and its
practices. |
 
For group or solitary use. Includes rituals;
information on all major "sects" of the Craft; sections on
tools, beliefs, dreams, meditations, divination, herbal lore, healing,
ritual clothing; and more. |
 
Find information on The Sabbats, Casting and Banishing
the Magic Circle, Initiation Rites, Spells, Witches' Tools, Astral
Projection. |
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Sabin opens the door to the Wiccan path for people of
all ages who want concrete beginnings to work actively and spiritually to
develop as a person. |
 
Excellent book for the beginner, or those wishing to
brush up on their spirituality. Includes over 75 spells, rituals,
and ceremonies.
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A delightful introduction to Wicca, covering all the
basics. A must have for any Wiccan.
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Not sure if Wicca is right for you? Religious
discussions included in this book are Wicca, Shamanism, Asatru, Celtic
traditionalism, Druidism, Santeria, Voodoo, and other forms prevalent in
Paganism today.
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Advanced &
Specialized Wicca study
books |
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Witchcraft for Tomorrow tells you what the old
religion of witchcraft has to offer the new age; how the ago-old Craft of
the Wise can be practiced in the modern world; how to initiate yourself
and start your own coven. |
 
Exploring Deeper Levels of Spiritual Skills and
Masterful Magick. |
 
This incomparable resource utilizes models such as the
Tree of Life and the Tarot, along with many practical exercises, to guide
the reader through a journey of self-discovery about the development of
Wiccan traditions. |
 
Learn the history of all eight Sabbats and explore how
you can celebrate and enjoy these Sabbats in your own way. |
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Readers interested in learning more about contemporary
witchcraft, whether considering Wicca as a way of life or simply desiring
to understand this earth-based religion, will find a wealth of information. |
 
The Circle Within, is your guide to creating a
personal spiritual practice for daily life, going beyond Wicca 101 and
into advanced studies.
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Tapping into Celtic, Roman, Egyptian, and other cultural
traditions, Nigel Pennick explores the individual significance of almost
every day of the year.
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Recommended it to anyone who wants to deepen their
connection to the Goddess, and for anyone who has already mastered the
basics and is looking for more. This book is about Wicca as a
RELIGION; it's not an advanced book on ritual, magic, or spell work
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Books on Witchcraft |
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Explore your Inner Temple--your personal sacred space
where there are no boundaries and all things are possible. |
 
The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to
Enlightenment |
 
Thought to be the father of modern witchcraft, Gerald
Gardner published The Meaning of Witchcraft in 1959, not long after
laws punishing witches were repealed. It was the first sympathetic book
written from the point of view of a practicing witch. |
 
Witchcraft: A Mystery Tradition provides a
cultural and mythical context that helps readers gain insight into these
Mystery themes. |
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In Christopher Penczak's first book, The Inner Temple
of Witchcraft, you found the sacred space within yourself. Now The
Outer Temple of Witchcraft helps you manifest the sacred in the outer
world through ritual and spellwork. |
 
Witch Crafting: A Spiritual Guide to Making Magic,
by Phyllis Curott, "create[s] an inspiring primer on how to live an
empowered, divinely guided, magical life,"
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A learned and serious manual to Witchcraft for the
mature practitioner, by one of the craft's leading teachers. This
book bases it's teachings on Feri Witchcraft/Tradition, not Wicca.
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Historical Books on the
Craft |
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Incredible book on the Pagan and Goddess-Worshipping
movement in America. Complete with interviews of many practicing
Wiccans. |
 
This spirited, amusing and immensely informative history
of paganism in 19th- and 20th-century Britain centers on Wicca, the system
of witchcraft Gerald B. Gardner introduced to a startled public in the
1950s. |
 
This
is an authoritative examination of the history and traditions of magic and
witchcraft, from very early times to the present, exploring many cultures. |
 
Ronald Hutton offers an excellent, up-to-date compendium
on British pagan religions based primarily upon recent archaeological
findings. |
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Goddesses |
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Descent To The Goddess is a highly recommended
addition to Goddess Worship reference collections, metaphysical studies
reading lists, and an impressive contribution to feminine psychology
reading lists. |
 
The theme of this book is best described as untangling
and clarifying the complex early role and appearance of female deities
found throughout the Himalayan plateau. |
 
For children and adults, The Book of Goddesses,
encompasses 26 Goddesses of various cultures. |
 
The wisdom of hundreds of goddesses from all around the
world, symbolizing love, fertility, healing, peace, and more, are revealed
and honored in the pages of 365 Goddess, a daily guide to drawing on the
ancient feminine aspects of the divine for inspiration, empowerment, and
spiritual sustenance. |
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Magical Stones, Herbs,
Candles and Aromatherapy Reference Books |
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Crystal,
Gem, and Metal Magic is a great resource for anyone interested in
stones and their energetic properties along with their historical uses. |
 
An extensive book on the many stones that Witches use in
their every day lives. |
 
Ever wonder what garlic can do for you magically? Cunningham's
Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs is a perfect book for anyone wanting to
explore the magical properties of herbs. |
 
This book examines the topic in full from making candles
to using them ritualistically and even uncovers the relationship between
candle magic and feng shui. |
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For anyone interested in making their own incense
blends, oils, and more, this book is a must have for any serious
practitioner. |
 
This book conveys the esoteric aspects of Aromatherapy
while organizing it in a comprehensive manner so that one also attains a
sense of history of this important healing art as well as a sense of
direction and orientation during your study. |
 
Learn about the old ways while enjoying some delicious
Celtic Recipes. Highly reccommened by Willow, who loves to cook.
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The
Green Witch |
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The ideal guide to show us how to bring the beauty of
nature and its magickal energies indoors. Using common household and
outdoor items-such as herbs, spices, dried flowers, plants, stones, and
candles-she offers a down-to-earth approach to creating an enchanted home. |
 
Craft of the Wild Witch is a poetic guidebook to
the green-spirited path-where thoughts and deeds become acts of devotion
or enchantment.
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Every aspect of Craft practice is addressed, from the
purely magical to the personally spiritual. It is a distillation of Green
practice, with room for growth and new inspiration.
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Outlining basic principles such as working with the
directions and the elements, moon phases, and color, the author shows how
this lore, rooted in a respect for nature, also forms the basis of good
gardening practice.
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Animal
Totem and Familiar Books |
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Ted
Andrews goes into great depth on all animals we come into contact with on
a daily basis. We highly recommend this book for anyone interested
in working with animals and animal totems. |
 
You'll read about the three types of Familiars:
physical, astral, and spiritual. Learn how to call a Familiar to you, and
how to choose an appropriate name.
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From the patterns of play, to the need for sleep, to
finding joy in the smallest of things, cats show us how to reach inside
ourselves for higher goals, a less stressful life, and a newfound ability
to purr in tune with the world.
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Unravel the mystery of the powerful bond that exists
between animals and humans and its connection with the Divine.
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Healing and Dreams Books |
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Reiki is the ancient system of laying on of hands
derived from Tibetan Buddhism. Transmitted by attunements from healer to
healer, Reiki techniques have been demystified by Diane Stein, a Reiki
master in practice since 1988. The author discusses the three degrees of
Reiki and her experiences as a master teacher. |
 
Explore and activate your 32 Energy Centers by delving
into healing through your chakras. This incredible book is very
insightful and enables the reader to understand his or her body on a
different level. |
 
In Your Dreams helps us understand our symbols,
relate our dreams to our own circumstances, and get insight into our
lives.
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Let dream therapist Tony Crisp be your guide on one of
the most enlightening journeys you will ever take: into the world of your
unconscious mind. From Abandoned to Zoo, based on material from thousands
of dreams gathered during three decades of research. |
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The Pagan Book of Living and Dying discusses all
aspects of death, from pagan thealogy (from thea meaning goddess,
rather than theo meaning god) to the dying process itself, and it
even covers sensitive subjects like helping children cope with death. |
 
The Women's Book of Healing covers Auras, Chakras,
Laying on of Hands, Crystals, Gemstones, and Colors
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Divination Instructional
Books |
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Tarot Plain and Simple is the only book Willow
has ever used to thoroughly grasp and learn the meanings of the
Tarot. "I highly recommend this to anyone interested in tarot
readings." |
 
A
great resource for anyone interested in studying runes for purposes of
divination or historical information. |
 
Scrying is the art of seeing into the future, past, or
present. Exploring Scrying is designed to help you obtain this skill with
the use of a step-by-step, do-it-yourself approach that has worked for
thousands of people. |
 
Every single day of the year has a different
energy. Discover how your date of birth was shaping your future
before you were even born. |
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Tarot Decks and Oracle
Card Decks |
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Rider-Waite Tarot is the original and most
popular tarot deck to date. See the inspiration behind all other
tarot decks. |
 
Robin Wood Tarot, based on the Rider-Waite deck,
has gorgeous art work. This deck comes highly recommended by many
experienced tarot readers. |
 
For divination or a "card-a-day" Goddess
Guidance Oracle Cards will help you explore your past, present, and
future, while learning about Goddesses from different cultures. |
 
If Animals are your strength, these Power Animal
Oracle Cards will help you discover things about yourself and animals
that you never knew. |
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Step into the world of the Dragon with this tarot deck by D.J. Conway
and Lisa Hunt. |
 
What treasures does the Hidden Path hold for you? Insights into the
ancient wisdom of your craft. The gifts that await are as unique as each
person who embarks on the journey. |
 
The Well Worn Path is much more than a divination tool. Specifically
designed for Witches, Wiccans, and Pagans, this uniquely Pagan system is
based on the roots of Pagan culture and practice. |
 
The Fae guide you in this delicate tarot deck by Linda Ravenscroft and
Barbara Moore. |
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Movies that Make a
Difference |
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Everyone is talking about The Secret. The
Law of Attraction is incredible, see how it can improve your own life. |
 
Global
Warming is not just a word, it is an Inconvenient Truth.
Watch this Academy Award Winning Documentary to find out what climate
change is doing to Gaia. |
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Music |
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She has a great song on this album entitled, "The
Christians and the Pagans," a must have! |
 
This CD comes highly recommended by some very informed
friends. |
 
Recommended by our Forums Members |
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The Best of Enya, recommended by many! |
 
A favorite of many Loreena fans..
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This collection showcases some fine musicians from
small, hard-to-find labels and makes them available for all to enjoy.
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The Visit, by Loreena McKennitt, sets the proper mood for ritual and
magickal workings. |
 
Another good CD for meditation by Loreena McKennitt |
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Children's
Books |
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Ages 2-6
This delightful book explains who we are in relation to all that is-
oneness in our world. |
 
Ages 2-6
The title says it all in a book that affirms all possibilities in life. |
 
Ages 3-5
Children of the Forest, harvesting together, learning lessons, and
adjusting to the seasons. |
 
Ages 4-8
Each day an old man goes out, and at night, he gives a pearl he gains to
"the silence above the sea." |
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Ages 5-12
This book encourages readers to gain strength from knowing their purpose. |
 
Ages 9-12
From Artemis to Zoe, discover the Goddesses with your children. |
 
Ages 9-12
With black and white illustrations, children learn about personal
responsibility. |
 
All Ages
Learn about the elements of Pagan beliefs: God and Goddess, magic,
circles, seasonal celebrations, and moon phases. |
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A little house lives through many seasons, sees
the building of a city around her, and finally makes it back to the
country. A wonderful depiction of nature, fulfillment of a dream that is
not what was expected, and coming home again. ~ Laurel Darkmoon |
 
A mother sings a song of love to her baby boy,
and loves him through all his life stages until she is too old to rock
him anymore. He takes up the rocking, soothing his aged mom with her
song, and then continuing the circle of life by singing the song to his
baby daughter. This one actually makes me cry. ~ Laurel Darkmoon |
 
An old evergreen tree regrets never getting
picked to be decked out in Christmas finery. His nature pals, however,
are so grateful to all he gives them that they set out to decorate him
themselves, using icicles, berries, and other natural materials. The old
tree realizes that friendship and giving is more important than being a
"Christmas tree". ~ Laurel Darkmoon |
 
A stuffed bunny loves a little boy and comforts
him through illness. For his reward, he is reborn as a real bunny. The
perfect tale of love, death, and rebirth. ~ Laurel Darkmoon
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Fiction Books for Fun |
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling |
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling |
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling |
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling |
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling |
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling |
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien |
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The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien |
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien |
The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien |
The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien |
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The Forest House by Marion Zimmer Bradley |
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley |
 
Lady of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley and Diana L. Paxson |
 
Priestess of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley and Diana L. Paxson |
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Marion Zimmer Bradley's Ancestors of Avalon by Diana L. Paxson |
 
Marion Zimmer Bradley's Ravens of Avalon by Diana L. Paxson |
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