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Temple Recommended Reading List

Compiled by Kassia S. Morgan; please check back as more books will be added. To see the Gods/Goddesses/Pantheons list, please join the Spirit's Edge: A Seeker's Salon community group page and visit the "files" tab at the top of that group page.  

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For the Spirit's Edge Mystery School - WSM I-V - Reading List, click HERE

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Also, Kassia S. Morgan's Online Sabbats & Energies/Quarters of the Year Classes and other classes have detailed handouts and contain information on sabbats, seasons, elements, correspondences, spells, practices, traditions, history and rituals; see Classes page for details.

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Recommended Authors

  • Ted Andrews

  • Dion Fortune

  • ​don Jose Ruiz

  • don Miguel Ruiz

  • don Miguel Ruiz, Jr.

  • R.J. Stewart

  • Cornelius Agrippa

  • Paul Beryl

  • Laurie Cabot

  • Carlos Castenada

  • Tom Cowan

  • T. Thorn Coyle

  • Scott Cunningham

  • Nevill Drury

  • Sorita D'Este

  • Lon Milo DuQuette

  • ​Steven Farmer

  • ​Orion Foxwood

  • Ember Grant

  • Raven Grimassi

  • Michael Harner

  • Judika Illes

  • Gareth Knight

  • Galena Krasskova

  • Melody

  • ​Edain McCoy

  • Dorothy Morrison

  • Mickie Mueller

  • Gede Parma

  • Diana Paxon

  • Silver Ravenwolf

  • David Rankine

  • Timothy Roderick

  • Dana Robinson

  • Shana Robinson

  • Sybil Leek

  • Authors of Llewelyn's original sabbat series and new sabbat series

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Divination

  • The Tarot Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Cards and Spreads by Sarah Bartlett

  • Runelore: The Magic, History, and Hidden Codes of the Runes by Edred Thorsson

  • Rudiments of Runelore by Stephen Pollington

  • Runes Theory and Practice by Galena Krasskova

  • Taking Up the Runes by Diana Paxon

  • Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams and David Carson

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Ceremonial Magick

  • See WSM IV Reading List (Spirit's Edge Mystery School, plus:

  • Modern Magick: Twelve Lessons in the High Magickal Arts by Donald Michael Kraig

  • Angels by Silver Ravenwolf

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Crystals & Chakras

See WSM I-III Book List; plus

  • Love is in the Earth: The Crystal and Mineral Encyclopedia: The Liite Fantastic and The Last Testament by Melody – the “go to” book for all things crystals!; geological information, color pictures and spiritual/magickal correspondences/uses; also comes in two smaller books; there is also a separate book sold by Melody for crystal layouts/grids

  • Love is in the Earth Crystal Tarot Cards by Melody

  • The Book of Stones: Who they are & What they teach by Robert Simmons and Naisha Ahsian – contains geological information, color pictures and spiritual/magickal correspondences/uses; has an affirmation for each crystal; it contains channeled material from the crystal kingdom; a great book to use for easy guidance; there is an almost pocket-size version (with less detail) available as well​

  • Chakras Chart by Dynamo House, Melbourne, Australia – contains information on various correspondences for each chakra, including color, location, mantra/sound, stone, oil, symbols, astrological sign and planets

  • The Chakra Deck: 50 Cards for Promoting Spiritual and Physical Health by OhmWorks, Inc. (2004) – provides several cards on each chakra with information on balances/imbalances, meditations, yoga positions and breathing patterns for each chakra

  • Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks and Minerals: The Clearest Recognition Guides Available by Chris Pellant – contains geological information and great photos of various stones

  • Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham – includes a 16-page color insert of stones; contains spiritual, magickal, astrological, planetary and elemental correspondences for each crystal and methods to work with those crystals in your life

  • Crystal Deva Cards: The Mineral Kingdom’s Messages of Hope & Self-Empowerment for the New Millennium by/presented through Cindy Watlington – includes a deck, which is great as a meditative tool to meditate with a card/crystal; it has a book that accompanies the cards, which contains material or messages channeled from the crystal kingdom to the author

  • Crystal Bible by Judy Hall – Contains pictures of the stones with charts for quick access in the back of the book

  • Crystal Power, Crystal Healing, the Complete Handbook by Michael Gienger – Information on crystal types, mythology and the four levels of healing – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

  • Crystal Prescriptions: The A-Z Guide to over 1,200 Symptoms and Their Healing Crystals by Judy Hall

  • Book of Crystal Healing by Liz Simpson– Contains chakra meditations and gemstone balancing examples.​

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Energy Work

  • See WSM I Reading List - especially Psychic Energy Codex

  • The Psychic Energy Workbook: An Illustrated Course in Practical Psychic Skills by Michael Miller and Josephine M. Harper

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Fiction Series

  • The Secrets of Dr. Taverner by Dion Fortune

  • The Secret Tradition in Arthurian Legend by Gareth Knight

  • The Demon Lover by Dion Fortune

  • The Winged Bull by Dion Fortune

  • Sea Priestess by Dion Fortune

  • Moon Magic by Dion Fortune

  • The Magick Bookshop by Trobe

  • And for fun - Yasmine Gaelnorn book series

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Folklore

  • The Snow Maiden and other Russian Tales by Bonnie Marshall

  • Russian Magic: Living Folk Traditions of an Enchanted Landscape by Cherry Gilcrest

  • Baba Yaga: The Ambiguous Mother and Witch of the Russian Folktale by Andreas Johns

  • The Bathhouse at Midnight by W. F. Ryan

  • Forests of the Vampires: Slavic Myth (Myth and Mankind) by Time-Life Books

  • Slavic Folklore: A Handbook by Natalie Kononenko

  • South Mountain Magic: Tales of Old Maryland (America Obscura) by Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren

  • Ozark Magic and Folklore by Vance Randolph

  • Russian Folk Belief by Linda J. Ivanits

  • Russian Myths (Legendary Past Series) by Elizabeth Warner

  • In a Graveyard at Midnight: Folk Magic and Wisdom from the Heart of Appalachia by Edain McCoy

  • Candle & The Crossroads by Orion Foxwood

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Healing

  • See WSM I-V Book List

  • Heal Your Body A-Z by Louise L. Hay – provides affirmations for healing; discusses “dis-ease”

  • Quantum Healing: Exploring the Frontiers of Mind/Body Medicine by Deepak Chopra

  • In the Shadow of the 13 Moons: Embracing Lunar Energy for Self-Healing and Transformation by Kimberly Sherman-Cook

  • Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self by Sandra Ingerman

  • Red Medicine: Traditional Indigenous Rites of Birthing and Healing (First Peoples: New Directions in Indigenous Studies by Patrisia Gonzales

  • Leechcraft: Early English Charms, Plant-Lore and Healing by Stephen Pollington

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Herbalism

  • See WSM II-III Book List

  • Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham

  • The Master Book of Herbalism by Paul Beyerl

  • A Compendium of Herbal Magic by Paul Beyerl

  • Herbal Alchemy by Phillip Hurley

  • Healing Wise (Wise Woman Herbal Series) by Susun Weed

  • A Russian Herbal: Traditional Remedies for Health and Healing by Igor Vilevich Zevin, Nathaniel Altman and Lilia Vasilevna Zevin

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History

  • See WSM V Book List

  • The Magical Battle of Britain by Dion Fortune and Gareth Knight

  • Aleister Crowley and Dion Fortune: The Logos of the Aeon and the Shakti of the Age by Alan Richardson

  • The Mead Hall: The Feasting Tradition in Anglo-Saxon England by Stephen Pollington

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Paganism

  • See WSM I-V Book List

  • Llewelyn’s Sabbat Series – old and new series

  • Common Book of Witchcraft by Correllian Tradition

  • Paganism: An introduction to Earth-Centered Religions by River and Joyce Higginbotham

  • Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America by Margot Adler

  • The Earth Path: Grounding Your Spirit in the Rhythms of Nature by Starhawk

  • Pagans and Christians: The Personal Spiritual Experience by Gus diZerega

  • Pagans and Christians by Robin Lane Fox

  • Circles of Meaning, Labyrinths of Fear by Brendan Myers

  • Witta: An Irish Pagan Tradition by Edain McCoy

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Pantheons

Also refer to previously publicized pantheons/gods/goddesses list, available on the Spirit’s Edge: A Seeker’s Salon files - join the group to access the list

Temple Bookshelf - by Topic

Pantheons

Also refer to previously publicized pantheons/gods/goddesses list, available on the Spirit’s Edge: A Seeker’s Salon files - join the group to access the list

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Anglo-Saxon
  • Looking for the lost Gods of England by Kathleen Herbert

  • Aspects of Anglo-Saxon Magic by Bill Griffiths

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Hoodoo
  • Workin’ in da Boneyard by Denise Alvarado and Madrina Angelique

  • Candle & The Crossroads – Orion Foxwood

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Norse:
  • Exploring the Northern Tradition: A Guide to The Gods, Lore, Rites and Celebrations from the Norse, German and Anglo-Saxon Traditions by Galina Krasskova and Swain Wodening

  • Northern Magic: Rune Mysteries and Shamanism by Edred Thorsson

  • Also see "Divination" Section

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Shinto
  • The Yengishiki or Shinto Rituals (Forgotten Books) by Unknown Author

  • Kojiki by Donald L. Phillippi

  • Shinto Norito: A Book of Prayers by Ann Llewellyn Evans

  • Shinto the Kami Way by Sokyo Ono Ph.D. and William P. Woodard

  • The Essence of Shinto: Japan’s Spiritual Heart by Motohisa Yamakage

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Psychic Self Defense & Related

  • See WSM I Book List

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Ritual

  • See WSM I-II Book List

  • Dion Fortune’s Rites of Isis and of Pan by Gareth Knight

  • Llewelyn’s Sabbat Series – old and new series

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Self Reflection

  • See WSM I-V Book List

  • The Four-Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer and Visionary by Angeles Arrien

  • Dreaming of the Dark by Starhawk

  • Beyond Fear by don Miguel Ruiz

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Shamanism

  • See WSM III Book List

  • Books by Michael Harner, Steve Farmer, Tom Cowan, Dana Robinson, Shana Robinson & more

  • Dance of Stones: A Shamanic Road Trip by Kenn Day

  • Post-Tribal Shamanism: A New Look at the Old Ways by Kenn Day

  • Fire in the Head: Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit by Tom Cowan

  • Awakening to the Spirit World: The Shamanic Path of Direct Revelation by Sandra Ingerman and Hank Wesselman

  • Slavic Sorcery: Shamanic Journey of Initiation by Ken Johnson

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Shamanic Witchcraft

  • See WSM III Reading List

  • By Land Sky & Sea: Three Realms of Shamanic Witchcraft by Gede Parma – contains a method of chakra balancing, but a focus on using it for preparatory work for a deeper spiritual or shamanic practice/journeying

  • Apprentice to Power, Timothy Roderick

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Spells

  • The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells for Modern Problems by Dixie Deerman

  • The Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells by Judika Illes (and all of her other books)

  • Other books by Judika Illes, Dorothy Morrison & others

  • Power Spellcraft for Life: The Art of Crafting and Casting for Positive Change by Arin Murphy-Hiscock

  • Solitary Witch: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation by Silver RavenWolf

  • Hex and Spellwork: The Magical Practices of the Pennsylvania Dutch by Karl Herr

  • Hex Signs: Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Symbols and their meanings by Don Yoder and Thomas Graves

  •  The Magical Household: Spells & Rituals for the Home by Scott Cunningham and David Harrington

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Theory & Philosophy

  • The Holographic Universe: The Revolutionary Theory of Reality by Michael Talbot

  • The Kybalion by Three Initiates – great source on the Hermetic Laws​

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Wicca

  • Llewelyn’s Sabbat Series – old and new series

  • Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham

  • Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner

  • Solitary Wicca for Life: Complete Guide to Mastering the Craft on Your Own by Arin Murphy-Hiscock

  • Wicca Year & a Day by Timothy Roderick (and his other books)

  • The Circle Within: Creating a Wiccan Spiritual Tradition by Dianne Sylvan

  • Green Witchcraft: Folk Magic, Fairy Lore & Herb Craft (Green Witchcraft Series) by Ann Moura

  • Book of Shadows by Phyllis Curott

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Witchcraft

  • See WSM I-II Book List

  • To Ride a Silver Broomstick by Silver Ravenwolf (& her other books)

  • Common Book of Witchcraft by Correllian Tradition

  • Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland

  • Power of the Witch by Laurie Cabot and Tom Cowan

  • The Witch’s Guide to Life by Kala Trobe

  • What Witches Do (The Paranormal) by Stewart Farrar

  • Witchcraft: A Mystery Tradition by Raven Grimassi (& his other books)

  • Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Goddess by Starhawk

  • Kitchen Witchcraft: Crafts of a Kitchen Witch by Rachel Patterson

  • Moon Magic by Rachel Patterson

  • The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham

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