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| Author | Topic: Hi, I'm new |
| Magnolia Breeze |
posted 6/20/09 1:46 AM
Hi, I'm new (as i've said) and feel that at present i would prefer to be solitary, so far i believe that becoming a hedge witch is best suited to my current path. However i would like to discuss ideas and thoughts sometimes and so coming across this website appealed vastly to me. You all seem really friendly and i'd appreciate some guidence (i.e. books) as to what to start with and also to meet like-minded people. Blessed Be xx |
| Mandragor Blackthorn |
posted 6/20/09 10:04 AM
Merry meet Magnolia! Welcome! I have only just arrived here as well,As to books; I don't know how new you are to the craft it self but here are some titles; A witch alone (thirteen moons to master natural magic) by Marian Green, Scott Cunningham is also a very popular author on all things wicca his Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs is very useful as a quick reference book or just to start with and The complete book of Incense Oils and Brews is a very nice "cook book" If you are a very Green Hedge witch you will most likely enjoy: Grimoire for the Green Witch by Ann Moura She really opens up in her book and shares a lot of her knowledge and experience. I hope this is of some use to you Good luck and Warm Wishes! |
| Hedge-friend |
posted 6/20/09 9:23 PM
Hello folks! Happy to hear from some of the other solitaries out there. We seem to pop in and out of this site, and I'm always amazed to come back to it after an extended absence. Lots of good literature out there, and depending on where your interests lie, very few are "bad" reading. If you are drawn to the hedge-way, you are a free-thinker anyway, so it's all good. At least for the bits that appeal to you. Best! |
| Magnolia Breeze |
posted 6/21/09 0:35 AM
Thank you both, I have heard of Scott Cunningham's encyclopedia and have it on a list that i have made; of books to read to further my knowledge. I am also trying to track down Rae Beth's book also. So far I have read a few of Kate West's/Teresa Moorey and other reference books. I had an extensive list but didn't know which were best to begin with. Are there any about the history of witchcraft that aren't too long winded or am i being too hopeful? So far i have found the books that i have read engaging. Blessed be xx |
| Rowan Rosewood |
posted 6/22/09 11:57 AM
Hello again, I see that you are looking for some Rae Beth books, I have just opened up an online shop and have a couple of her books for hedge witches, and many other books that you may be interested in. I keep my prices low and I don't charge any postage. You might be interested in some of the other things too, I also sell things that have been hand made either by me or other pagans that I know. So far, I can only post to places within the UK. I have included my website link in this post, I have never done that before, hope it works! If not, then feel free to use my email address to contact me. Of course, any one else who wants to will be most welcome to have a look too! Hope to speak soon, Rowan. http://www.wiccaboxofglory.co.uk Supplies to support modern Celtic/Pagan lifestyles, traditions and religion. |
| Hedge-friend |
posted 6/22/09 5:01 PM
First, let me endorse Rowan's site - good person to contact for information too - very perceptive. Keep talking, and she'll start to tell you things about yourself you may not have known! as for the literature, I liked Rae Beth's books, they are well worth reading. She is well grounded in her own practice, though I am not one for rituals. However, it gives you a sense of how a modern hedge witch actually structures her observances. Personally, I don't think you should spend too much time on the history of either Wicca or hedge-witchery. Wikipedia and other on-line sites can address most of those questions. Basically, modern wicca is just that, a modern construct. There's an ongoing debate over the historic roots (or absence thereof) of what we call wicca. A terrific book to get an overview is Drawing Down The Moon, by Margot Adler. Again, I'm not too caught up in that argument, and fundamentally, it's a distraction from the reality of your own spiritual pursuits. The history of religion in general is fascinating, but sad in many ways. How quickly mankind latches onto ideas, then sticks with them for centuries, layering- on more and more dogma and ostracizing those who view things differently. Today's world is the perfect example of the perils and dysfunction of organized religions, with Shia fighting Sunni, both hating Judaism . . . in the West, Catholic and Protestant tensions . . . it's incredible, really, how so many millions of people who supposedly worship a "God" are diametrically, even violently opposed to one another based on their religious beliefs! Collectively, I think they would also agree that "witches" are "bad," and they would not give a moment's thought to what it means to be a witch. Happily, many people have escaped those close- minded communities. While we may find ourselves on the margins, I think it's a huge relief to be outside and looking in. I am a solitary partly because I came to wicca late in life, partly because my current circumstances are such that I cannot publicly announce my spiritual path. For now that's fine. There are many ways to approach a spiritual life outside of organized religions! |
| Magnolia Breeze |
posted 7/16/09 10:15 AM
Fab! Rest assured that your link works!! And your Wicca Box Of Glory is THE Box of Glory. Have you just started it up? I love the variety...I could browse for ages, my only desire is that you put more stuff on there so I can peruse the site for ever!(which I imagine is your intention, I can't wait, sorry if this seems rude I'm just eager!!) As soon as I get money to spare I'm going for a splurge in THE BOX! I love that everything is so affordable, I really appreciate this. Speak to you soon, (I gotta go i'm being rushed out the door) Blessed Be... |
| Rowan Rosewood |
posted 7/17/09 11:30 AM
Thank you Magnolia Breeze, yes, my shop is quite new and you will have your wish, as I am still adding more and more variety and working on more of my and my pagan friend's hand made items and fine art. My good friend Asherah, who has posted on this forum is a true hedge witch and has lovingly created the best smudge sticks I have ever seen for my shop. We met on this forum and have kept in contact ever since. I am glad to have met another kindred spirit in you and hope that you continue to enjoy Wicca Box of Glory. I will be happy to see you there. Bright Blessings. Rowan. http://www.wiccaboxofglory.co.uk Supplies to support modern Celtic/Pagan lifestyles, traditions and religion. |
| roseredpixie |
posted 8/12/09 5:01 PM
Two good books that can give you a summary of two similar paths in witchcraft are "The way of the Hedge Witch" and "The way of the Green Witch" both by Arin Murphy-Hiscock. She includes personal recipes and exercises that you can use to strengthen your intuition and connection to nature. I have found them very useful and regularly return to them for fresh ideas. |
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