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The books are not represented in any preferential order, nor does their inclusion imply that I recommend that you buy them. This list is intended to provide a good starting point for further reading, and some are books that I have used in my research.
Denotes UK
publisher or author.
All book-title hyperlinks open to Amazon.co.uk in a new window.
Tarot Qabala Astral Travel Wicca/Witchcraft Magick & Rituals Golden Dawn Stone Circles & Leylines Chakras Alternative therapies Runes General Pagan Reading Other Reading
Seventy Eight Degrees of Wisdom -
Rachel Pollack
Probably one of the best Tarot books available
The Tarot, A key to the wisdom of the ages - Paul Foster Case
Hard to come by, but excellent for descriptions of
Major Arcana
The Book of Thoth - Aleister Crowley
Egyptian Tarot from the man himself - Advanced reading
The Witches Tarot - Ellen Cannon Reed
Tarot from a Witches point of view - beautifully drawn
deck available to complement this book
The Witches Qabala - Ellen Cannon Reed
Qabala without the monotheistic theme, recommended
reading for Wiccans
777 and other Qabalistic writings of Aleister Crowley
A very difficult book to follow, but very good -
Advanced reading
The Middle Pillar -
Israel Regardie
Explanation and practice for Golden Dawn based Qabala -
Middle to advanced reading
The Tree of Life, a study in magic -
Israel Regardie
Comprehensive introduction to Golden Dawn initiation
Out of body experiences (how to have them and what to expect) -
Robert
Peterson
Very good "how to" guide
A beginner's
Guide:Astral Projection - Richard Craze
Another
excellent "how to" guide
Priciples
of Wicca - Vivianne Crowley
If you are not sure what book to buy to start with, buy this
one.
Wicca, the old religion in the new millennium - Vivianne Crowley
Must read - top class information, the best book I've
bought. Should be on every
Pagan's bookshelf. Vivianne & Chris Cowley also run correspondence courses
(seeUK
organisations)
Wicca, A guide for the solitary practitioner - Scott Cunningham
Very good starting point for any Wiccan. Again, should
be on every Pagan's bookshelf
Living Wicca, A further guide for the solitary practitioner - Scott
Cunningham
A follow up book to the above - yet again a necessity
A Witches Bible - Janet and Stewart Farrar
Very in depth compendium of Wiccan beliefs and rituals
- Advanced reading
Drawing
down the Moon - Margot Adler
Witchcraft in the USA
The Witches God - Janet and Stewart Farrar
A reference of "every" God and a description
of them - Advanced reading, but a good reference for beginners reading
unfamiliar texts
The Witches Goddess - Janet and Stewart Farrar
A reference of "every" Goddess and a
description of them - Advanced reading, but a good reference for beginners
reading unfamiliar texts
Ways of the Strega/Italian Witchcraft - Raven Grimassi
Fascinating insight into Italian Witchcraft
To ride a silver broomstick - Silver RavenWolf
Very popular book, good material ideal for beginners
but occasionally a bit twee
Witchcraft for tomorrow - Doreen Valiente
Coven based Witchcraft
Witchcraft,
A tradition Renewed - Evan Jones & Doreen Valiente
Good
overview of Witchcraft
Buckland's complete book of Witchcraft - Raymond Buckland
Comprehensive guide to Witchcraft with worked exercises
Witchcraft
Today, An encyclopedia of Wiccan and Neopagan Traditions - James R.
Lewis
The hyperlink is for the hardback edition, but a paperback
is available (but with the same ISBN number!!!)
The
Grail Castle - Kenneth Johnson & Marguerite Elsbeth
If your are male and worried that Witchcraft seems only
geared towards the female aspect, then this is the book for you.
A book of Pagan rituals - Herman Slater (Editor)
One of the few book to provide rituals for solitary
Pagans
To stir a magic cauldron - Silver RavenWolf
A guide to casting circles and spells
To light a sacred flame - Silver RavenWolf
Further guidance
The book of black magic - Arthur Edward Waite
Very complex book for more advanced students
Embracing the Moon - Yasmine Galenorn
Eclectic Witchcraft based magick
Modern Magick (second edition) - Donald Michael Kraig
In depth guide to ritual magick
Magick for beginners - J.H.Brennan
Ritual magick of the Western tradition
True Magick - Amber K
An introduction to Wiccan magick, rapidly becoming a
de-facto reference
Necronomicon spellbook
Reported to be very dangerous material - Advanced
students only
Wiccan Magick - Raven Grimassi
Core teachings of Wiccan magick
Crystal, Gem & Metal magic - Scott Cunningham
Ever wanted to know what crystal to use - this is the
book to consult
The complete book of Incense, oils & brews - Scott Cunningham
Recipes you wouldn't serve to your Auntie
The complete book of Spells, Ceremonies & Magic - Migene
Gonzélez-Wippler
Lots of info
Spells and how they work - Janet & Stewart Farrar
How and what from the masters
The Crone's book of magical words - Valerie Worth
Book of quick spells and verse
Tarot
Spells - Janinia Renee
Spells, rituals, and meditations using Tarot cards
The Golden Dawn - Israel Regardie
Very large book (1000 pages) with very small print - A
complete guide to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
The astrologers handbook - Sakoian & Acker
A complete guide to astrology
The art of chart interpretation - Tracy Marks
Step-by step guide to chart interpretation with worked
examples
A beginner's Guide, Stone Circles - Robin Heath
One of the best and simplest books on stone circles I
have ever read
A beginner's Guide, Leylines - Philip Heselton
Good insight into this field of study - also dispels
some myths (3 objects in a line ain't no leyline!)
A guide to the stone circles of Britain, Ireland and Brittany - Aubrey Burl
Want to know where those stone circles are and all
about them? This is the book to answer those questions. Every keen stone circle
visitor should own a copy.
Circles
of Stone - Photographs by Max Milligan, text by Aubrey Burl
Although expensive at £30, this is a beautiful book of
pictures and descriptions of the stone circles of Britain and Ireland
A beginner's
Guide: Chakras - Naomi Ozaniec
Basic introductory book
Wheels of Life - Anodea Judith
Good introduction and in-depth explanation of the
chakra system
The Fragrant Pharmacy - Valerie Ann Worwood
A guide to aromatherapy and essential oils
The Fragrant Mind - Valerie Ann Worwood
A guide to aromatherapy for personality, mind, mood and
emotion
The complete idiots guide to Reflexology - Frankie Avalon Wolfe
A clear and concise explanation of the techniques of
reflexology
Principles of Runes - Freya Aswynn
An good overview of the history and explanation of
runes, and their divinatory use
Secrets of the Runes - Nigel Pennick
An explanation of runes and their divinatory use
Rune Power - Kenneth Meadows
An explanation of runes and their divinatory use
Concentration, an approach to meditation - Ernest Wood
Methodical approach to meditation, with practical
exercises
Tech Yourself Visualisation - Pauline Wills
Methodical approach to the essential skill of
visualisation
Auras, see them in only 60 seconds! - Mark Smith
Despite the questionable title, it explains what you
need to know in very easy steps
Psychic self-defence - Dion Fortune
Very dated style, but essential information can be
gleaned by reading between the lines
The Satanic Bible - Anton Szandor LaVey
I don't agree with the sentiments, but a very
worthwhile read; if only to see the other side of the coin
Pagan Dawn - The magazine of the UK Pagan Federation (now available through
Waterstones)
Quarterly periodical covering all aspects of Paganism
in the UK
The Jesus mysteries - Timothy Freke & Peter Gandy
A fascinating insight into the parallels between
Christianity and Paganism - Was the original Jesus a Pagan God?
The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien
The book that started Bilbo Baggins off on his
adventure with Gandalf - Must read fantasy fiction
The Lord of the Rings trilogy - J.R.R. Tolkien
The struggle to return the Ring to the only place where
it can be destroyed - Must read fantasy fiction
The Dice Man - Luke Rhinehart
Rather bizarre tale of a psychiatrist who hands his
life over to chance by way of the dice. A fascinating insight to the human mind
that became a cult. Strong language and low morals, but...
