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Contemporary Witchcraft: Foundational Practices for a Magical Life
'A fabulous book for the beginner to know the difference between the pagans' Wicca and witchcraft as we in the initiated priesthood understand it. Scholarly researched and using examples of Billinghurst's training and perception of ritual and magic. Billinghurst's chapters on meditation exercises and tips to find a coven are not to be overlooked. This book is a new look at an often-misunderstood perception of Witchcraft.' Murray Langham Alexandrian Initiate, Business owner and author
There are an abundance of approaches to witchcraft and modern Wicca today with many encouraging an anything goes approach, opposed to what Gerald Gardner, the founder of modern witchcraft, set out. Contemporary Foundational Practices for a Magical Life offers an alternative for the seeker who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of a more traditional approach to the Craft. By tapping into the essence of the teachings handed down by Gardner, and later Alex Sanders, this book provides the reader with invaluable tools and techniques that will enable them to set a foundation upon which to build their ongoing magical and spiritual practice. Regardless of whether the seeker is interested in joining a coven or not, contemporary witchcraft is about dedication and devotion in order for the greater mysteries to be revealed. Contemporary A Foundation for the Magical Life offers an insight into how the non-initiate can achieve this in their own practices.
There are an abundance of approaches to witchcraft and modern Wicca today with many encouraging an anything goes approach, opposed to what Gerald Gardner, the founder of modern witchcraft, set out. Contemporary Foundational Practices for a Magical Life offers an alternative for the seeker who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of a more traditional approach to the Craft. By tapping into the essence of the teachings handed down by Gardner, and later Alex Sanders, this book provides the reader with invaluable tools and techniques that will enable them to set a foundation upon which to build their ongoing magical and spiritual practice. Regardless of whether the seeker is interested in joining a coven or not, contemporary witchcraft is about dedication and devotion in order for the greater mysteries to be revealed. Contemporary A Foundation for the Magical Life offers an insight into how the non-initiate can achieve this in their own practices.
264 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2021
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About the author
Frances Billinghurst
13 books15 followersWith an interest in mythology, metaphysics and the occult arts spanning over 30 years, Frances is a prolific writer, having contributed to numerous magzines and anthologies around the world.
She is the author of "Dancing the Sacred Wheel: A Journey through the Southern Sabbats", "In Her Sacred Name: Writings on the Divine Feminine." and editor of "Call of the God: An Anthology Exploring the Divine Masculine within Modern Paganism", "A Witch's Circle: A Practical Guide to the Art Magical" and "A Little Book of Wicca" (all published through TDM Publishing).
"Encountering the Dark Goddess: A Journey into the Shadow Realms" is the first to be published by Moon Books in March 2021, with "Contemporary Witchcraft: Foundational Practices for a Magical Life" released in August 2021.
Frances is an initiated witch, trained in Hermetic (ceremonial) magick and the qabalah, with an interest in other magical arts. She regularly runs workshops on an assortment of metaphysical and occult subjects, more of which can be found on her writer's blog: https://francesbillinghurst.blogspot.com
She is the author of "Dancing the Sacred Wheel: A Journey through the Southern Sabbats", "In Her Sacred Name: Writings on the Divine Feminine." and editor of "Call of the God: An Anthology Exploring the Divine Masculine within Modern Paganism", "A Witch's Circle: A Practical Guide to the Art Magical" and "A Little Book of Wicca" (all published through TDM Publishing).
"Encountering the Dark Goddess: A Journey into the Shadow Realms" is the first to be published by Moon Books in March 2021, with "Contemporary Witchcraft: Foundational Practices for a Magical Life" released in August 2021.
Frances is an initiated witch, trained in Hermetic (ceremonial) magick and the qabalah, with an interest in other magical arts. She regularly runs workshops on an assortment of metaphysical and occult subjects, more of which can be found on her writer's blog: https://francesbillinghurst.blogspot.com
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February 1, 2022
I really enjoyed Frances' book and would recommend it to seekers and experienced practitioners alike.
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October 18, 2020
"In her wonderful book "Contemporary Witchcraft", Frances Billinghurst gives us a thoughtful, yet powerful tome of the power and spirit of witchcraft. She gives us many magical techniques that will help us connect to the elements, the spirits, and gods in order for us to walk a path of beauty upon the earth. "Contemporary Witchcraft" is a tradition that has roots in the past but takes us on a modern journey into the evolution of witchcraft. A must read!"
-Chris Allaun, author of "Otherworld: Ecstatic Witchcraft for the Spirits of the Land" and "Underworld: Shamanism, Myth, and Magick"
Received 15 August 2020
-Chris Allaun, author of "Otherworld: Ecstatic Witchcraft for the Spirits of the Land" and "Underworld: Shamanism, Myth, and Magick"
Received 15 August 2020
September 23, 2022
A good primer but it’s hard to recommend with all the grammatical errors that make it more difficult to understand.
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