Witch Books for the Absolute Beginner

#witchcraft #wicca

In my last video, I was critical of some of the old stand-bys we tend to recommend to beginners. After some thought, these are the books I would choose instead. They're not perfect, either, but no book is. The fact is, you're not going to learn everything you should know from one book.

[droark]

Quick list for those who are looking for the titles.

Intro to Wicca specifically
* "Wicca for Beginners" by Thea Sabin (2006)
* “Wicca" by Vivianne Crowley
* "Witch Crafting" by Phyllis Curott


Traditional Witchcraft
* "Besom, Stang & Sword" by Christopher Orapello and Tara-Love Maguire
* Magical Power for Beginners" by Deborah Lipp
* "The Path of Paganism" by John Beckett

[leenbee]

Thank you, Thorn. My cat kept wondering where this meowing was coming from.

[shauncampbell]

Your cat was casting a spell.
All the best Shaun of NYC

[christinarivas]

Oliver has some words to share, it's purrfect and brings your video to "light and super soothing" already loving your channel.

[QueenOfShovels]

Just ordered the hardcover of Witch Crafting 💗 so nice to get recommendations of books that aren't full of "fluff" or "frivolous" content. Thanks again! 🤗

[rikwilder]

I have to recommend Anne Moura's "Green Witchcraft" series. Incredible books for anyone, including beginners.

[Gemmagic]

Thanks for this resource Thorn, I agree that it’s needed. I love how you listed the Vivienne Crowley Wicca book and Currott’s Witchcrafting which have been 2 of my favourite books over the years as well, and I so want to check out Besom, Stang and Sword. Great video 👊

[CatRoxy]

Thank you!!!! Been looking for a list of good beginner books recommended by someone who has education, and long-time experience within witchcraft for ages!

[QueenOfShovels]

OMG Oliver💗 I really enjoy your videos, honest and real! 🧙‍♀️

[thacic]

the cat and mic oh god. anyway lovely and informative video

[jamirovega]

I like the video's thumbnail. "Books for absolute beginners that don't suck."
Do you have a different book list for beginners that do suck? And what criteria do you have for beginners to say whether they suck or not?
Just kidding. Actually, I've read most of the books on your list. It is a good selection.

[ghettocountry]

I've been into it for a long time since late 90's and I ran into a great book with alot of knowledge and information in it, I wasn't gonna get it but it got me lol... Anything you want to know is in this book. Its called how to become a witch The path of nature, spirit, & magic by Amber K & Azrael Arynn k. Yes and it does have alot of history in it.

[calhoonas]

I came over from Messy Magic's new channel and was so happy she recommended you. Such an excellent point I never considered, the books that are most often recommended are antiquated (in my opinion). Thanks for these suggestions, I am excited to dive in.

[iwferguson]

Hello Thorn. This video I my introduction to you and I found it so familiar and comforting that I am sure I will watch many more (once I'm done looking for those books and yours).

[SimplyWitch]

Thanks! Sometimes I ask myself if Wicca evolved to be children’s books... you know? Those hardcover books you’re talking about...Just full of beautiful images and nothing of content. Don’t get me wrong, I do love beautiful images, but I believe that when the book is good, the images contained in it serves to illustrate and not to support it, as it happens with several books of witchcraft or wicca that have been written in the last few years. I have been a student and a practitioner for more than 20 years now, and what I realize is that nowadays everything goes much more around sales than any other aspect. Not that it wasn’t so in the 90's, but at least the authors put more content in the works. Today witch related books are beautiful than anything else, which reminds me of my childhood books ... and I still do not understand why there are no more in-depth books, why the market keeps turning around books and series for beginners ... Anyhow, thanks for the tips.

[sallyharford]

Hello Thorn. Thank you so much for these recommendations. Blessed be!

[Rosa-mbyp]

Thank you so much! I respect your educated approach, it helps to have reasonable book reviews.

[anadragos]

Lol kitty in the background saying maaaa maaaa Sooo cute! Mine does the same thing.😁

[closetbruja]

Thank you for recommending Magical Power for Beginners. It got the ball rolling.

[brandonzappanti]

Great video. I’m reading Thabin’s Wicca for Beginners now 🌲