Paganism For Beginners

Begin your journey of spiritual exploration with this modern guide to Paganism Introduce yourself to the world of Paganism and its diverse magick with this reader-friendly guide. Paganism for Beginners features a comprehensive overview of common Pagan practices, traditions, and core beliefs like open-mindedness, self-reliance, and freedom of choice. Paganism for Beginners is inclusive, inspiring, and the perfect way for seekers to explore this time-honored, earth-centric form of spirituality. You’ll nourish your soul and unlock the magick of the universe with: Pagan basics—Delve into deities, follow along with the Pagan calendar, and learn essential knowledge of Pagan symbols, rituals, and tools on your journey of spiritual exploration. Pagan history—Paganism is one of the world’s oldest religious movements. You’ll read about the roots of Paganism and how it’s evolved to serve modern practitioners yearning to reconnect with themselves and find more wonder, depth, and meaning in the world. Pagan traditionss—There are many forms of Paganism and each is known as a tradition. You’ll learn the defining details and ritual practices of traditions like Celtic Polytheism, Druidry, Wicca, and more. Embrace your spiritual path and live a more magickal life with Paganism for Beginners.

A comprehensive guide to a growing religious movement If you want to study Paganism in more detail, this book is the place to start. Based on a course in Paganism that the authors have taught for more than a decade, it is full of exercises, meditations, and discussion questions for group or individual study. This book presents the basic fundamentals of Paganism. It explores what Pagans are like; how the Pagan sacred year is arranged; what Pagans do in ritual; what magick is; and what Pagans believe about God, worship, human nature, and ethics. For those who are exploring their own spirituality, or who want a good book to give to non-Pagan family and friends A hands-on learning tool with magickal workings, meditations, discussion questions, and journal exercises Offers in-depth discussion of ethics and magick

Introductory Guide to Pagan Beliefs

Due to the sheer number of Wicca 101 books on the market, many newcomers to the Craft find themselves piecing together their Wiccan education by reading a chapter from one book, a few pages from another. Rather than depending on snippets of wisdom to build a new faith, Wicca for Beginners provides a solid foundation to Wicca without limiting the reader to one tradition or path. Embracing both the spiritual and the practical, Wicca for Beginners is a primer on the philosophies, culture, and beliefs behind the religion, without losing the mystery that draws many students to want to learn. Detailing practices such as grounding, raising energy, visualization, and meditation, this book offers exercises for core techniques before launching into more complicated rituals and spellwork. Finalist for the Coalition of Visionary Resources Award for Best Wiccan/Pagan Book "In her first book-length work, Sabin presents a first-rate, fresh, and thorough addition to the burgeoning field of earth-based spiritual practice volumes...written in a light, informative style that magically mines depth, breadth and brevity."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Your Go-To Paganism Guide Yes, this is the go-to guide on paganism that you are looking for. It is short enough for a quick read, but condense enough that by the time you finish it you have learned a lot about paganism. So, what are you going to get from this book? First and foremost, get to understand what paganism is and what it is not. That is the very first step into understanding paganism because many have preconceived notions about paganism-most especially the thought that paganism is a religion. I'm sorry to shatter your belief, but paganism is NOT a religion. To learn more and know why, read this book! Also included are frequently asked questions about paganism. If you are on the verge of wanting to discover a new faith these questions will help guide you navigate the pagan religions available to you. Next is, you get to learn the various pagan religions in the world-there are a handful. And get to know what each pagan religion believes in and their customary practices. You will be surprised just how different each of these pagan religions are. As different as night is from day. Then you will learn all about the pagan holidays and what it signifies. Although, each pagan religion honors differing holidays, these pagan holidays that I have included in the book are the usual. And each of these holidays have meanings and rituals that are unique to each holiday-as a matter of fact, learn some nuggets of facts about pagan religion which many Christian religions have based their holidays on. And lastly, a paganism book is never complete without samples on rituals. What I have laid out here is the handfasting ritual-which is a marriage ritual the pagan way. There are also spells that I have included. One is a protection spell to help you ward off evil people out to do you harm. So, if you like what you are reading now, you will definitely LOVE the book!

This introductory guide explains what Paganism is, the history of the movement, and the development and growth of this active religious movement in different parts of the world.

Paganism is a subject that can divide people. Some believe it is an ancient religion that involves devil worship and sacrificial rites that involve naked sacrifices in the forest. Other people believe it is all about love and happiness; people were singing Kumbaya as they scatter flowers before them. The truth is, as with most religions and beliefs, there are many layers to Paganism and the people who follow in the Pagan ways. If you are interested in finding out about their beliefs and ceremonies, then this is the book for you. Dispel the myths and learn the truth behind this fascinating subject. You may feel the call to join the Pagan community, or you may just be curious to find out what Paganism is all about. No matter what your reason, you are sure to be entertained and informed with this informative book on Paganism.

Bring the sacred rites and rituals of ancient Egypt into your Pagan practice today. This beautifully written guide, by noted scholars Jocelyn Almond and Keith Seddon, presents a compelling overview of ancient Egyptian religious and magical beliefs. Egyptian Paganism for Beginnersis unique in its focus on specific rituals for individual gods and goddesses. For solitary practitioners who want to perform daily devotions, it offers genuine invocations and prayers for each of the main Egyptian deities. There are translations of authentic religious texts, along with insightful commentary on relevant Egyptian history, myth, and lore. Also included in this comprehensive guidebook are practical instructions on how to cast a circle, make a shrine, consecrate statues, and channel oracles. The reader will learn how to safely evoke entities, invoke deities, and "assume the Godform"-a major tenet of ancient Egyptian religion.