Circle of Fire: A practical guide to the symbolism and practices of modern Wiccan ritual (The Wicca Series) - Softcover

Sorita D'Este; David Rankine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905297165 ISBN 13: 9781905297160

Publisher: Avalonia, 2008

Synopsis

Wicca is an initiatory magickal tradition incorporating both Pagan spiritual philosophies and witchcraft practices, with ceremonial magick. In doing so it combines magick, mysticism and spirituality into an experiential, practice-based tradition which works with the divine as both masculine and feminine, emphasising growth through balance and discipline. It provides a spiritual way of life, constantly growing and evolving, placing the responsibility for spiritual growth and fulfillment firmly back into the hands of the individual.

This book explores the core practices of the Wiccan Tradition, providing insights on the symbolism and the ceremonies, including: * The divine feminine & masculine, Goddess & God * Wiccan ritual structure * The ritual tools * Planning your ritual * Preparing your temple space * The magick circle * The Guardians of the Watchtowers * Ritual content (including spells, divination & invocation) * Cakes and wine * Ritual refinements (including the use of visualisation and voice) * Purifcation and psychic protection * Ritual timing (including lunar, planetary, solar and elemental) * Elemental and other magickal gestures * Elemental pentagrams and landscapes

Circle of Fire - A Practical Guide to the Symbolism and Practices of Modern Wiccan Ritual by Sorita d'Este and David Rankine was first published in 2005. This second edition has been revised and expanded by the authors for this new 2008 edition.

About this title

About the Authors

Sorita d'Este is an author, priestess and initiatory witch whose work explores mythology, magic, ancient religion and contemporary spiritual practice. Drawing upon decades of experience in Wicca, witchcraft and devotional traditions, she writes about the enduring relevance of the gods, sacred mysteries and magical practice in the modern world.

David Rankine is an author, researcher and practitioner with many years of experience in Wicca, ceremonial magic and the Western Mystery Traditions. He has written numerous books on magic, ritual and spirituality, helping readers develop a deeper understanding of both the theory and practice of modern esoteric traditions.

From the Back Cover

Wicca is an initiatory magickal tradition incorporating both Pagan spiritual philosophies and witchcraft practices, with ceremonial magick. In doing so it combines magick, mysticism and spirituality into an experiential, practice based tradition, which works with the divine as both masculine and feminine, emphasising growth through balance and discipline. It provides a spiritual way of life, constantly growing and evolving, placing the responsibility for spiritual growth and fulfillment firmly back into the hands of the individual.This book explores the core practices of the Wiccan Tradition, providing insights on the symbolism and the ceremonies, including:

* The divine feminine & masculine, Goddess & God
* Wiccan ritual structure
* The ritual tools
* Planning your ritual * Preparing your temple space
* The magick circle
* The Guardians of the Watchtowers
* Ritual content (including spells, divination & invocation) * Cakes and wine
* Ritual refinements (including the use of visualisation and voice) * Purifcation and psychic protection
* Ritual timing (including lunar, planetary, solar and elemental)
* Elemental and other magickal gestures
* Elemental pentagrams and landscapes Circle of Fire - A Practical Guide to the Symbolism and Practices of Wiccan Ritual by Sorita d'Este and David Rankine was first published in 2005.

Edition details

• Publisher: Avalonia
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1905297165
• ISBN 13: 9781905297160
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 168