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BOOKS

Blamires, Steve
Magic of the Celtic Otherworld [C,P] - One of the most comprehensive books using Irish Celtic and pre-Celtic lore as a basis for magick and ritual. Fine for adept beginners, ideal for intermediate and advanced students of Celtic magick. ('Glamoury' was the earlier title of this same book.) Amazon.com - Amazon.co.uk


Bonewits, Isaac
Real Magic [P] - An important survey of real magickal beliefs and practices from ancient times to the present. Before selecting a permanent tradition or joining any group, read this book.

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Buckland, Raymond
Complete Book of Witchcraft [W] - A complete course presented lesson-by-lesson to guide you to . Buckland is one of the Craft's most enduring authorities, and a student of Gerald Gardner.

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Budapest, Z.
Summoning the Fates [W,P] - Feminists from all traditions will warm to the helpful and insightful history, lore, and magick presented in this book.

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Crowley, Aleister
777 [P,W] - One of the earliest, most complex and possibly the finest collection of correspondences ever published. Crowley's lists make it possible to align every element of spells and rituals for maximum effectiveness.

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Dolnick, Barrie
Simple Spells for Success [W] - For some, this seems a troubling by-the-numbers approach to spells. However, for beginners who are confused by religious issues, this book offers a chance to see that--correctly applied--spells really do work.

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Ellis, Peter Berresford
Dictionary of Celtic Mythology [C] - A convenient, easy-to-use reference providing concise definitions and brief histories of places, people, and objects from Celtic myths.

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Farrar, Janet, and Gavin Bone
Progressive Witchcraft [W] - One of the most important studies of the Craft from a 21st century viewpoint. These authors are among the most authoritative in Wicca today. This book is ideal for beginners and important reading for experienced Pagans and Wiccans.

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Froud, Brian
Good Faeries, Bad Faeries [O] - Presented as fiction, Froud's whimsical study and delightful drawings of faeries are more accurate than most people suspect. Don't dismiss it as fluff.

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Gardner, Gerald
The Meaning of Witchcraft [W] - The man most responsible for the revival of interest in Wicca shares an overview of the Wiccan beliefs and practices as he found them.

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Gardner, Gerald
Witchcraft Today - A slim volume presenting the contemporary Wiccan beliefs and practices in 1954 England.

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Green, Miranda
Dictionary of Celtic Myth and Legend [C] - Ms. Green is a significant scholar and historical researcher whose works are vital references for students of Celtic traditions. She uses solid archaeological evidence to support Celtic and pre-Celtic lore.

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Huson, Paul
Mastering Witchcraft [W] - Clearly from the 1960s, this book is good archival reading for advanced students. Huson's darker material is often dismissed as 'not very good', but he shares some valid applications of Medieval magick for modern Wiccans.

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Hutton, Ronald
The Stations of the Sun [C] - Vital reference book covering the major sun-based festivals of the year with additional history. If you are following the wheel of the year, this textbook provides background information that will enrich your celebrations.

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Kondratiev, Alexei
The Apple Branch - A Path to Celtic Ritual [P,C] - One of the leaders of the Celtic Reconstructionist movement provides practical advice and examples for Celtic Pagan practices.

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Lee, Patrick Jasper
We Borrow the Earth [O] - Drawing on his heritage, Patrick Jasper Lee integrates faerie traditions with his experiences as a Gypsy in Britain. If you're studying faerie magick, this is a valuable addition to your bookshelf.

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Matthews, Caitlin
The Celtic Tradition [C,P] - Overview of Celtic history, folklore and magickal traditions from one of this field's top authorities.

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Matthews, Caitlin and John
Encyclopedia of Celtic Wisdom [C] - Essential reading for Celtic Pagan scholars and students, filled with well-researched information.

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• Ravenwolf, Silver
  Solitary Witch [W] - Huge compendium of knowledge presented as a Book of Shadows. Eclectic beliefs and practices presented by one of Llewellyn's most popular authors. Amazon.com - Amazon.co.uk
• Robbins, Trina
  Eternally Bad [P] - Subtitled 'goddesses with attitude', this is a delightful, illustrated guide to history's most outrageous goddesses. If you're selecting a goddess for your magickal work, or simply looking for fun, Pagan-themed reading, this is a fun book. Amazon.com - Amazon.co.uk
• Sinclair-Wood, Lynne
  Creating Form from the Mist [C] - Inspiring ways to work with folklore and magickal traditions. Eclectic approach. Amazon.com - Amazon.co.uk
• Stewart, R. J.
  Celtic Gods, Celtic Goddesses [C] - Well-researched mythological history of Celtic gods (and not-gods), goddesses, and their stories. Amazon.com - Amazon.co.uk
• Stewart, R. J.
  The Living World of Faery [O] - A fascinating, academic study of the faerie world from a Celtic viewpoint, but applicable to faerie magick in any culture. Amazon.com - Amazon.co.uk

* All of these books will be of interest to people pursuing Pagan paths, though not all include the [P] designation. Most of them will include references to magick, whether overtly included in the text or as a vague allusion.