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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
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Ted Andrews
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Dion Fortune
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​don Jose Ruiz
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don Miguel Ruiz
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don Miguel Ruiz, Jr.
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R.J. Stewart
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Cornelius Agrippa
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Paul Beryl
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Laurie Cabot
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Carlos Castenada
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Tom Cowan
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T. Thorn Coyle
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Scott Cunningham
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Nevill Drury
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Sorita D'Este
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Lon Milo DuQuette
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​Steven Farmer
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​Orion Foxwood
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Ember Grant
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Raven Grimassi
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Michael Harner
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Judika Illes
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Gareth Knight
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Galena Krasskova
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Melody
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​Edain McCoy
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Dorothy Morrison
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Mickie Mueller
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Gede Parma
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Diana Paxon
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Silver Ravenwolf
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David Rankine
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Timothy Roderick
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Dana Robinson
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Shana Robinson
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Sybil Leek
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Authors of Llewelyn's original sabbat series and new sabbat series
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Divination
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The Tarot Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Cards and Spreads by Sarah Bartlett
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Runelore: The Magic, History, and Hidden Codes of the Runes by Edred Thorsson
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Rudiments of Runelore by Stephen Pollington
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Runes Theory and Practice by Galena Krasskova
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Taking Up the Runes by Diana Paxon
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Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams and David Carson
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Ceremonial Magick
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See WSM IV Reading List (Spirit's Edge Mystery School, plus:
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Modern Magick: Twelve Lessons in the High Magickal Arts by Donald Michael Kraig
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Angels by Silver Ravenwolf
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Crystals & Chakras
See WSM I-III Book List; plus
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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
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Love is in the Earth Crystal Tarot Cards by Melody
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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​
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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
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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
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Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks and Minerals: The Clearest Recognition Guides Available by Chris Pellant – contains geological information and great photos of various stones
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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
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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
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Crystal Bible by Judy Hall – Contains pictures of the stones with charts for quick access in the back of the book
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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.
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Crystal Prescriptions: The A-Z Guide to over 1,200 Symptoms and Their Healing Crystals by Judy Hall
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Book of Crystal Healing by Liz Simpson– Contains chakra meditations and gemstone balancing examples.​
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Energy Work
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See WSM I Reading List - especially Psychic Energy Codex
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The Psychic Energy Workbook: An Illustrated Course in Practical Psychic Skills by Michael Miller and Josephine M. Harper
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Fiction Series
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The Secrets of Dr. Taverner by Dion Fortune
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The Secret Tradition in Arthurian Legend by Gareth Knight
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The Demon Lover by Dion Fortune
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The Winged Bull by Dion Fortune
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Sea Priestess by Dion Fortune
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Moon Magic by Dion Fortune
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The Magick Bookshop by Trobe
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And for fun - Yasmine Gaelnorn book series
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Folklore
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The Snow Maiden and other Russian Tales by Bonnie Marshall
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Russian Magic: Living Folk Traditions of an Enchanted Landscape by Cherry Gilcrest
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Baba Yaga: The Ambiguous Mother and Witch of the Russian Folktale by Andreas Johns
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The Bathhouse at Midnight by W. F. Ryan
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Forests of the Vampires: Slavic Myth (Myth and Mankind) by Time-Life Books
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Slavic Folklore: A Handbook by Natalie Kononenko
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South Mountain Magic: Tales of Old Maryland (America Obscura) by Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren
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Ozark Magic and Folklore by Vance Randolph
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Russian Folk Belief by Linda J. Ivanits
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Russian Myths (Legendary Past Series) by Elizabeth Warner
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In a Graveyard at Midnight: Folk Magic and Wisdom from the Heart of Appalachia by Edain McCoy
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Candle & The Crossroads by Orion Foxwood
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Healing
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See WSM I-V Book List
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Heal Your Body A-Z by Louise L. Hay – provides affirmations for healing; discusses “dis-ease”
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Quantum Healing: Exploring the Frontiers of Mind/Body Medicine by Deepak Chopra
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In the Shadow of the 13 Moons: Embracing Lunar Energy for Self-Healing and Transformation by Kimberly Sherman-Cook
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Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self by Sandra Ingerman
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Red Medicine: Traditional Indigenous Rites of Birthing and Healing (First Peoples: New Directions in Indigenous Studies by Patrisia Gonzales
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Leechcraft: Early English Charms, Plant-Lore and Healing by Stephen Pollington
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Herbalism
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See WSM II-III Book List
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Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham
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The Master Book of Herbalism by Paul Beyerl
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A Compendium of Herbal Magic by Paul Beyerl
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Herbal Alchemy by Phillip Hurley
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Healing Wise (Wise Woman Herbal Series) by Susun Weed
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A Russian Herbal: Traditional Remedies for Health and Healing by Igor Vilevich Zevin, Nathaniel Altman and Lilia Vasilevna Zevin
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History
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See WSM V Book List
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The Magical Battle of Britain by Dion Fortune and Gareth Knight
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Aleister Crowley and Dion Fortune: The Logos of the Aeon and the Shakti of the Age by Alan Richardson
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The Mead Hall: The Feasting Tradition in Anglo-Saxon England by Stephen Pollington
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Paganism
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See WSM I-V Book List
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Llewelyn’s Sabbat Series – old and new series
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Common Book of Witchcraft by Correllian Tradition
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Paganism: An introduction to Earth-Centered Religions by River and Joyce Higginbotham
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Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America by Margot Adler
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The Earth Path: Grounding Your Spirit in the Rhythms of Nature by Starhawk
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Pagans and Christians: The Personal Spiritual Experience by Gus diZerega
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Pagans and Christians by Robin Lane Fox
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Circles of Meaning, Labyrinths of Fear by Brendan Myers
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Witta: An Irish Pagan Tradition by Edain McCoy
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
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
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Looking for the lost Gods of England by Kathleen Herbert
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Aspects of Anglo-Saxon Magic by Bill Griffiths
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Hoodoo
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Workin’ in da Boneyard by Denise Alvarado and Madrina Angelique
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Candle & The Crossroads – Orion Foxwood
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Norse:
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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
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Northern Magic: Rune Mysteries and Shamanism by Edred Thorsson
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Also see "Divination" Section
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Shinto
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The Yengishiki or Shinto Rituals (Forgotten Books) by Unknown Author
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Kojiki by Donald L. Phillippi
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Shinto Norito: A Book of Prayers by Ann Llewellyn Evans
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Shinto the Kami Way by Sokyo Ono Ph.D. and William P. Woodard
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The Essence of Shinto: Japan’s Spiritual Heart by Motohisa Yamakage
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Psychic Self Defense & Related
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See WSM I Book List
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Ritual
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See WSM I-II Book List
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Dion Fortune’s Rites of Isis and of Pan by Gareth Knight
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Llewelyn’s Sabbat Series – old and new series
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Self Reflection
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See WSM I-V Book List
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The Four-Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer and Visionary by Angeles Arrien
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Dreaming of the Dark by Starhawk
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Beyond Fear by don Miguel Ruiz
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Shamanism
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See WSM III Book List
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Books by Michael Harner, Steve Farmer, Tom Cowan, Dana Robinson, Shana Robinson & more
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Dance of Stones: A Shamanic Road Trip by Kenn Day
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Post-Tribal Shamanism: A New Look at the Old Ways by Kenn Day
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Fire in the Head: Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit by Tom Cowan
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Awakening to the Spirit World: The Shamanic Path of Direct Revelation by Sandra Ingerman and Hank Wesselman
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Slavic Sorcery: Shamanic Journey of Initiation by Ken Johnson
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Shamanic Witchcraft
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See WSM III Reading List
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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
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Apprentice to Power, Timothy Roderick
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Spells
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The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells for Modern Problems by Dixie Deerman
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The Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells by Judika Illes (and all of her other books)
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Other books by Judika Illes, Dorothy Morrison & others
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Power Spellcraft for Life: The Art of Crafting and Casting for Positive Change by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
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Solitary Witch: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation by Silver RavenWolf
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Hex and Spellwork: The Magical Practices of the Pennsylvania Dutch by Karl Herr
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Hex Signs: Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Symbols and their meanings by Don Yoder and Thomas Graves
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The Magical Household: Spells & Rituals for the Home by Scott Cunningham and David Harrington
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Theory & Philosophy
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The Holographic Universe: The Revolutionary Theory of Reality by Michael Talbot
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The Kybalion by Three Initiates – great source on the Hermetic Laws​
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Wicca
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Llewelyn’s Sabbat Series – old and new series
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Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
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Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
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Solitary Wicca for Life: Complete Guide to Mastering the Craft on Your Own by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
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Wicca Year & a Day by Timothy Roderick (and his other books)
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The Circle Within: Creating a Wiccan Spiritual Tradition by Dianne Sylvan
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Green Witchcraft: Folk Magic, Fairy Lore & Herb Craft (Green Witchcraft Series) by Ann Moura
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Book of Shadows by Phyllis Curott
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Witchcraft
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See WSM I-II Book List
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To Ride a Silver Broomstick by Silver Ravenwolf (& her other books)
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Common Book of Witchcraft by Correllian Tradition
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Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland
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Power of the Witch by Laurie Cabot and Tom Cowan
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The Witch’s Guide to Life by Kala Trobe
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What Witches Do (The Paranormal) by Stewart Farrar
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Witchcraft: A Mystery Tradition by Raven Grimassi (& his other books)
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Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Goddess by Starhawk
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Kitchen Witchcraft: Crafts of a Kitchen Witch by Rachel Patterson
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Moon Magic by Rachel Patterson
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The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham