Book Study Courses

COURSE DESCRIPTION TEXT
Astrology A true teaching text that shows you how to proceed step-by-step toward mastery of the fundamentals of astrology. Learn signs, houses, planets and aspects in this course using your own natal chart. The Only Way to Learn Astrology by March & McEvers – pdf available at Scribd.com
Awakening to the Spirit World Awakening to the Spirit World takes a deep look at tapping sources of invisible power in daily life. Book by the same title comes with a CD so be careful if you purchase used. CD has guided journeys on it. Awakening to the Spirit World by    – available at scribd.com
Crone: Woman of Age, Wisdom and Power A probing account of the honored place of older women in ancient matriarchal societies restores to contemporary women an energizing symbol of self-value, power, and respect. Crone: Woman of Age, Wisdom and Power by Barbara G. Walker Available at Scribd.com
Crystals & Gemstone Healing Working with gemstones and crystals will allow you to lean about our stone family and how they can assist us in life.  The course incudes getting to know them, choosing them for magical, spiritual and healing work and how to keep them strong and healthy. Healing with Crystals by Pamela Louise Chase and Jonathan Pawlik and

Healing with Gemstones by Pamela Louise Chase and Jonathan Pawlik – Used Suggested

Crystals and Gemstone Magic Learn the magical uses of crystals and gemstones as well has how to use them for divination. Crystal Decoder by Sue Lilly – available at scribd.com
Dark Goddess Craft Discover how to utilize the many faces of the dark goddess to navigate the process of deep and rewarding change. This empowering, practical guide looks at the misconceptions surrounding challenging deities and encourages you to draw on their power to work through aspects of yourself or your life that you wish to change. Dark Goddess Craft by Stephanie Woodfield
Dark Goddess: Dancing With the Shadow Grounded in Jungian theory of the personal and the collective unconscious, this book reveals how the dark goddesses, or the shadow archetypes, in women’s unconscious may be transformed for personal growth. Dark Goddess: Dancing With the Shadow By Marcia Starck – Available at Scribd.com
Death & Dying An exploration of pagan views on death and dying and ways in which to honor a passing. The Pagan Book of Living and Dying: Practical Rituals, Prayers, Blessings, and Meditations on Crossing Over by Starhawk and M. Macha Nightmare* – Available at scribd.com
Divination for Beginners Anyone can practice divination. You don’t need to be psychic or believe that a higher power controls the cards. Anyone can learn to predict the future using the methods described in this book. Learn how to choose the methods that works best for you and ask the right questions, so you get accurate answers. Discover the secrets of a wide variety of methods, from Tarot cards and the I Ching to crystal gazing, palmistry, and even reading signs and omens in the world around you. Divination for Beginners: Reading the Past, Present & Future by Scott Cunningham available at Scribd as a pdf download
Double Goddess: Woman Sharing Power The first book to seriously study the double goddess that figures prominently in Neolithic and Bronze Age cultures. It offers an important symbol for modern women seeking to reconnect with their ancient, integral sense of self and wholeness. Vicki Noble presents an archetype for the sacred potential of female bonding, whether between mother and daughter, teacher and student, friends, or lovers. Double Goddess: Woman Sharing Power by Vicki Noble Available at Scribd.com
Dreaming the Dark Featuring narrative, chants, songs, and rituals, Dreaming the Dark has helped many thousands of women use magic, spirituality, and community to bring about political and social change. Dreaming the Dark by Starhawk
Earth Light Earth Light presents important practical methods of working within the Faery Tradition. Through powerful techniques of visualization and imagination, a set of keys to understand ourselves is found. The Underworld and Faery Tradition leads to true healing and regeneration, both of ourselves and of the Earth. Earth Light: The Ancient Path to Transformation by R. J. Stewart
Earth Path

 

Working with Starhawks’s book Earth Path as well as her audio CD package Earth Magic, we will use awareness exercises, inspiring meditations and magical rituals, teaching respect for the natural world and how to spiritually connect with and channel the powers inherent in nature. Earth Path by Starhawk – available at scribd.com
Empowerment Manual The Empowerment Manual is a comprehensive manual for groups seeking to organize with shared power and bottom-up leadership to foster vision, trust, accountability, and responsibility. This desperately needed toolkit provides keys to:

  • Understanding group dynamics
  • Facilitating communication and collective decision-making
  • Dealing effectively with difficult people.

Drawing on four decades of experience, Starhawk shows how collaborative groups can generate the cooperation, efficacy, and commitment critical to success. Her extensive exploration of group process is woven together with the story of RootBound―a fictional ecovillage mired in conflict―and rounded out with a series of real-life case studies. The included exercises and facilitator toolbox show how to establish the necessary structures, ground rules, and healthy norms. The Empowerment Manual is required reading for anyone who wants to help their group avoid disagreement and disillusionment and become a wellspring of creativity and innovation.

 

Empowerment Manual by Starhawk Available at Scribd.com
Energetic Boundaries In this course we will explore the concept of setting healthy personal boundaries as well as heal those already set that keep us from leading productive lives. We can create these boundaries and then selectively allow only what energies, people, guidance, situations, opportunities and healing into your life that you desire. Energetic Boundaries by Cyndi Dale – available at scribd.com
Essential Psychic Healing Essential Psychic Healing helps us tap into the potent healing power of our own psychic energies. For the beginner, Essential Psychic Healing by Diane Stein
Feminism – Difficult Women Drawing on archival research and interviews, Difficult women is a funny, fearless and sometimes shocking narrative history, which shows why the feminist movement has succeeded – and what it should do next. The battle is difficult, and we must be difficult too. Difficult Women by Helen Lewis
Feminism – No Turning Back Freedman examines the historical forces that have fueled the feminist movement over the past two hundred years–and explores how women today are looking to feminism for new approaches to issues of work, family, sexuality, and creativity. Freedman combines a scholar’s meticulous research with a social critic’s keen eye. Sweeping in scope, searching in its analysis, global in its perspective, No Turning Back will stand as a defining text in one of the most important social movements of all time.

Reading Material:  No Turning Back by Estelle B. Freedman and The Essential Feminist Reader by Estelle B. Freedman (to be read independently during the course. (One page report at the end)

 

No Turning Back by Estelle B. Freedman

The Essential Feminist Reader by Estelle B. Freedman (to be read independently during the course. (One page report at the end) Free download in class

 

Feminist Dianic Wicca This is a class on the basics as presented by Z Budapest in her book The Holy Book of Women’s Mysteries.  This is required of all women prior to initiation in FDW. Holy Book of Women’s Mysteries by Z Budapest – Kindle available
Heart of Wicca The Heart of Wicca opens invisible doorways that lead toward a deeper understanding of the mystery-filled world of Wiccan beliefs and practices. Heart of Wicca by Ellen Cannon Reed – available at scribd.com
HooDoo Hoodoo is an eclectic blend of African tradition, Native American medi­cine, Judeo-Christian ritual, and European magick. Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones by Stephanie Rose Bird

Available at Scribd.

Huna One – Instant Healing

 

You will learn of cutting-edge scientific research to ancient rituals and holistic medicine, powerful, drug-free methods to help heal your body. Instant Healing by Serge Kahili King

 

 

Huna Two – Urban Shaman

 

A practical guide to applying the ancient healing art to our modern lives. You’’ll learn how to: interpret and change your dreams, heal yourself, your relationships and the environment, cast shaman stones to foretell the future, design and perform powerful rituals, shapechange, and journey to other realms. Urban Shaman by Serge Kahili King – available at scribd.com
Intro to Magic and Spellcasting This course will guide you through the basic steps involved in magic/spellcasting and give you an understanding of the purpose and how it works.  What is a spell? Something you do with intent and awareness to create change and consists of using a set of symbolic actions performed in the physical world to initialize change on a higher level. We will explore the many benefits and opportunities for growth and positive change with your life by crafting and casting spells. This course is a prerequisite to future classes on the different types of magic coming soon. Power Spellcraft For Life: The Art Of Crafting And Casting For Positive by Arin Murphy-Hiscock – available at scribd.com
Introduction to Green Witchcraft In this course you will learn how to walk the path of the green witch, working in harmony with nature. The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock – available at scribd.com
Introduction to HedgeCraft In this course you will learn how to walk the path of the hedge witch, learning how to create sacred spaces that will help you make your home a protected, powerful place. The Way of the Hedge Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock – available at scribd.com
Living the Annual Cycle of Rune Magic The Old Norse Runes, known as Elder Futhark, have long joined forces with the cycles of the seasons to offer powerful initiations, guidance and wisdom. Aligning the sacred festivals, plantings, and harvests of ancient runic calendars with our modern 12-month calendar, the author reveals how the runes can once again offer initiations as well as instruct us on holy days and creative rhythms of today. Living the Annual Cycle of Rune Magic  by Kelley Harrell
Magical Herbalism Learn the magical properties and powers of plants and how to formulate them for ritual use. This course will take you through the steps from preparation, tools, supplies, storage, harvesting, formulating, timing to increase the power of your rituals, and even planning your own herb garden. Magical Herbalism by Scott Cunningham available at Scribd,.com
Magical Power For Beginners: How to Raise & Send Energy for Spells That Work What makes magic work? What can it do and what can’t it do? By learning the fundamentals of raising and sending power, you’ll gain the skills you need to create and perform spells and rituals that work. Textbook – same as the name of the course by Deborah Lipp.

 

Magical Power for Beginners: How to Raise & Send Energy for Spells That Work by Deborah Libb – Available at Scribd.com
Moonology The cycles of the moon have a huge effect on our health, our mood, our relationships, and our work. By understanding these phases, we can work with them to improve and empower every aspect of our lives. In Moonology you will learn why connecting with the moon can change your life for the better, discover powerful rituals and ceremonies for each moon phase, how the moon connects us to nature and the cosmos, and how to work out where the moon is in each cycle. Text: Moonology by Yasmin Boland Moonology by Yasmin Boland
Mysteries of Demeter A practical manual for recreating the Rites and Mysteries of Demeter and Persephone, an ancient Earth-based religion that celebrates not only the Great Mother Goddess and Her Daughter, but a respect for life, for the Earth, and for the divinity of the soul. Each celebration or rite is complete and presented in a clear and practical way. Includes chants, sacred prayers, and recipes for sacred food, and practical, as well as, historical, information. Mysteries of Demeter by Jennifer Reif
Mysteries of the Dark Moon

 

We will seek to uncover the secret of the moon’s mysterious dark phase by exploring the mythical, psychological, and spiritual symbolism of lunar darkness. Mysteries of the Dark Moon by Demetra George – Available at Scribd.com
Mystery of the Seven Vowels The seven vowels, which we use every day in speech, are truly mysterious things. Analysis shows that vowels depend on the phenomenon of harmonics, which is at the very basis of music, while our sensitivity to them proves that the human ear is naturally attuned to harmony. When we hear vowels, we are hearing the laws of harmony, which are ultimately the laws of number that are said the govern the universe. There is also an esoteric tradition that links the vowels to the seven plants of astrology and the gods that rule them. The mythological background includes such topics as the vowel-names of IAO, IAHWE, and other gods; the invocations of planets used in Egyptian temples and in Greek magical incantations; the power of wordless song to illuminate and heal, and even–if the reports of occultists are true–to aid the soul after it has left the body. The Mystery of the Seven Vowels: In Theory and Practice by Joscelyn Godwin Available at Scribd.com
Optimized Woman

 

Learn to use your menstrual cycle to achieve success and fulfillment. This course is primarily for women who bleed.  However, it can be taken by women who do not and the same information can be used in two ways.  A non-bleeding woman can apply this information to the lunar cycle, using the energies prevalent under the phases or she can find her own cycles of ebb & flow in her energy levels, which may not run on a 28 day cycle. Optimized Woman by Miranda Gray – Available at scribd.com
Patterns of Natural Intelligence Discovering the six learning patterns of human consciousness. The Open Mind: Exploring the 6 Patterns of Natural Intelligence

by Dawna Markova

Plant Magic: A Year of Green Wisdom for Pagans & Wiccans Connect to the natural world in ways you never expected with the many magical uses of ordinary and classically witchy plants. Plant Magic presents a unique approach to working with plants in concert with the cycles of nature. Learn which ones best align with the sabbats on the Wheel of the Year and which are most useful for the time between them. Textbook: the same as the name of the course by Sandra Kyne. Plant Magic by Sandra Kynes- available at scribd.com
Plant Spirit Familiar Christopher Penczak, author of the award-winning Temple of Witchcraft series and the Three Rays of Witchcraft, takes readers on a journey into the green world of plant spirits. Learn about the alchemical, magickal, and homeopathic uses of plants and experience the transformative power plant spirits have to offer us for health, wisdom, and spiritual growth. Plant Spirit Familiar by Christopher Penczak

PDF provided

Power Within the Land At this time of environmental crisis, we have a valuable resource in the form of traditional teachings which hold important knowledge that we can apply to the present situation – particularly in regard to the healing and regeneration of both ourselves and the Land. Power Within the Land explores our oldest and perhaps most neglected spiritual tradition – the Underworld – and taking the reader into the deepest levels, focuses on contact with energies and spiritual beings hidden within the Land itself. Power Within the Land by R.J. Stewart
Practical Elemental Magic Working the Magick of the Four Elements in the Western Mystery Tradition. This is a book study course. The authors provide an unprecedented combination of research and techniques for working the Magick of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth, as well as the spiritual creatures associated with each. Practical Elemental Magick: A guide to the four elements (Air, Fire, Water & Earth) in the Western Esoteric Tradition

by David Rankine & Sorita d’Este

Practical Planetary Magick In this practical sourcebook, the authors bring together old & new techniques which they hope will inspire others to explore the multi-faceted world of planetary magick.
The influence of the seven Wandering Stars or Deathless Powers of the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter & Saturn has shaped the development of magick for many thousands of years.
Their influence can be seen permeating many of the modern Western Esoteric Traditions, who are the inheritors of the wisdom & knowledge passed down through the ages.
Practical Planetary Magick by Sorita d’Este & Satori
Psychic Self-Defense In today’s hectic and uncaring society, we need skills that help us guard the boundaries of our soul. In this course you will learn how to defend against damaging external forces with practical and commonsense strategies that protect our inner peace and keep us safe from harm. Psychic Shield by Caitlin Matthews
Psychic Witch Discover how to be a powerful psychic witch with this book on wielding energy and awakening your psychic senses. Psychic Witch explores the relationship between psychic ability and magick, interweaving them to create a strong foundation for accessing the full potential of your mind, body, and spirit.

Mat Auryn reveals some of his most closely guarded tips, secrets, practices, and meditations so that you can master the perception and manipulation of energy. Featuring over ninety exercises and the inner tools you need to perform magick anywhere and at any time, Psychic Witch helps you tune in to yourself and the subtle energies of the world.

 

Psychic Witch by Mat Auyrn – Available at scribd.com
Ritual in Dianic Craft This course will look at ritual structure within goddess worship, tools, and consecration of tools. This is specific to Dianic Craft. Women’s Rites, Women’s Mysteries by Ruth Barrett, available at scribd.com – available at Scribd.com
Sea Magic Purifying, mesmerizing, and transformative – the sea has long been celebrated for its beauty and mysterious power. By connecting to the ocean’s energies, you can deepen your experience of the natural world and enrich your life. Whether you live near or far from the coast, Sea Magi takes you on a unique voyage of spiritual rejuvenation. Text: Sea Magic by Sandra Kynes. Sea Magic by Sandra Kynes – available at scribd.com
Shakti Woman: Feeling Our Fire, Healing Our World From the author of the classic Motherpeace – an inspiring and practical guide for awakening women’s shamanic healing powers to heal ourselves and our planet. Shakti Woman: Feeling Our Fire, Healing Our World by Vicki Noble Available at Scribd.com
Sigil Magic This book study takes the concept of sigil well beyond the simplistic, basic notions of the [Austin Osman] Spare method, and opens the door on the deeper art and potential of sigils as it applies across the spectrum of spellcraft. For any student of the occult with an interest in sigils and sigil crafting. Sigil Witchery by Laura Tempest Zakroff – available at scribd.com
Spiral Dance: The Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess The Spiral Dance celebrates the pivotal role the book has had in bringing Goddess worship to the religious forefront. This bestselling classic is both an unparalleled reference on the practices and philosophies of Witchcraft and a guide to the life-affirming ways in which readers can turn to the Goddess to deepen their sense of personal pride, develop their inner power, and integrate mind, body, and spirit. Starhawk’s brilliant, comprehensive overview of the growth, suppression, and modern-day re-emergence of Wicca as a Goddess-worshipping religion has left an indelible mark on the feminist spiritual consciousness. Spiral Dance by Starhawk Available at Scribd.com
Spiritual Mentoring Learn what is involved in becoming a spiritual mentor and the knowledge required to assume this role. Spiritual Mentoring by Judith Harrow
Star Magic – Tap into the energy of the stars for divination, ritual, magic, and psychic work. Join with us in an exploration of the night sky using Sandra Kynes book, Star Magic, looking beyond the moon to using the energy of the constellations in magic, in ways meaningful to modern Pagans and Witches. Explore the history associated with each constellation and notable stars, as well as ways to engage with them. Star Magic by Sandra Kynes – available at scribd.com
Tarot for Witches We will explore Tarot from the perspective of intuition and magic – perceiving Tarot through the third eye, or Witch’s Eye. This course is for beginners as well as those with Tarot experience. We will suggest new perspectives on meanings and interrelationships of the Tarot cards, as well as the relationship of the reader to the cards. This course encourages creative experimentation and intuitive, experiential connections with the cards. Tarot Through the Witches Eye by Suzanne McAnna
The Chalice and the Blade A book study with discussion on the Chalice and the Blade by Riane Eisler The Chalice and the Blade by Riane Eisler Available at Scribd.com (book & audio)
The Circle, Cubed and Squared: Erecting the Temple This course explores building a temple from a foundation of mental, physical, traditional, and spiritual. The author explores earlier and lesser-used circle techniques, as well as modern and encourages the reader to use this material to construct their own, personalized temple rites. Text: The Circle, Cubed: Erecting the Temple in Four Dimensions by Kaatrym MacMorgan Douglas Text: The Circle, Cubed: Erecting the Temple in Four Dimensions by Kaatrym MacMorgan Douglas
The Elements of Ritual: Air, Fire, Water & Earth in the Wiccan Circle When you finish this course, you’ll know what each step of the circle-casting ceremony means, why it’s there, and what it accomplishes. You’ll learn several alternative approaches to each step, and you’ll be empowered to write your own effective ceremonies using sound magical, theological, and pragmatic principles. The Elements of Ritual: Air, Fire, Water & Earth in the Wiccan Circle by Deborah Lipp – available at scribd.com
The Study of Witchcraft This course provides a concise history and timeline of witchcraft, thorough instruction on how to apply these traditions to enrich your life, and an unparalleled reading list. The Study of Witchcraft by Deborah Lipp – available at scribd.com
The Way of Four Earth, Air, Water, Fire – the Four Elements give us a way to describe the Universe and everything in it, a structured approach to knowing the unknowable. This course will show you how to create balance within yourself, your home and your workplace. You will learn to experience yourself the unique power and “feel” of each element through simple and meaningful rituals and meditations. The Way of Four by Deborah Lipp
The Way of Four Spellbook This course will teach you how to combine elemental work with elemental purpose in a structured spell. Learn the essence of magic and spells, including the meaning of intention, the difference between target and goal, the use of interconnection,  sources of power, and magical focus. The Way of Four Spellbook by Deborah Lipp
The Witching Herbs: 13 Essential Plants and Herbs for Your Magical Garden Harold Roth is a leading authority on plant/herbal magic. His new book, The Witching Herbs, is an in-depth exploration of 13 essential plants and herbs most closely associated with witchcraft–13 because it’s the witching number and reflects the 13 months of the lunar calendar.

 

Each chapter focuses on one plant and includes information on its unique plant spirit familiar, clear how-to instructions for magical projects, and pragmatic information on growing and cultivating.

The Witching Herbs: 13 Essential Plants and Herbs for Your Magical Garden by Harorld Roth

Available on Scribd.com

Tree Magic Trees provide a gateway into a wider world of spirit and magic. This course will help you explore their timeless mysteries and work with their unique energy. Sandra Kynes shows you how to connect with the wonder of the forest and to develop a deeper understanding and relationship with trees. Tree Magic by Sandra Kynes – Seminary class
Truth or Dare: Encounters with Power, Authority, and Mystery

 

Starhawk’s brilliant examination of the nature of power offers creative alternatives for positive change in our personal lives, our communities, and our world. Through example and ritual Starhawk empowers readers to resist and renew, to unlearn destructive self-hate and mutual distrust, and create a new culture of life and connectedness. Truth or Dare by Starhawk
When God Was a Woman Written in 1976 by Merlin Stone, a sculptor and art historian. She spent approximately ten years engaged in research of the Sacred Feminine from European and Middle Eastern societies in preparation to complete this book. Her book is seen as instrumental in the rise of feminist Thealogy in the 1970s and 1980s When God Was a Woman by Merlin Stone
Witch’s Book of Mysteries Pre-requisite Book of Power and Book of Spirits

Reclaim Control of Your Magic and Your Life, Transcend Your Limitations and Enter the Pyramid of Light and the Labyrinth of Darkness

Devin Hunter, author of groundbreaking works The Witch’s Book of Power and The Witch’s Book of Spirits, makes a powerful statement on how you can deepen your Witch Power and further develop your relationships with familiars, guides, spirits, and gods. The Witch’s Book of Mysteries invites you to embark on a pivotal journey designed to help break you free of the illusory cultural energies that hold you back from true magical vitality.

 

Witch’s Book of Mysteries by Devin Hunter – available at scribd.com
Witch’s Book of Power This is a book study. Ignite the holy fire within: Become the witch you were meant to be.

Witchcraft isn’t always about the search for enlightenment; sometimes it’s about power and the path to obtaining it. The Witch’s Book of Power shares the secrets to unlocking the witch power within you, offering specific techniques for working with personal, cosmic, and ally energies to realize your full magical potential.

Witch’s Book of Power by Devin Hunter – available at scribd.com
Witch’s Book of Spirits Pre-requisite Book of Power

Profound spiritual insights and powers await beyond the material world. In <em>The Witch’s Book of Spirits</em>, Devin Hunter invites you to perform rituals and magic with spirit guides, familiars, angels, the deceased, faeries, and demons. Develop and enhance your relationships to your allies in spirit through soul flight, mediumship, and conjuration. Explore the inner workings of the Witch’s Tree as well as the planes and peoples who dwell in its many layers. Expand the scope of your magic with the 33 Spirits, a system transmitted to the author by a special priesthood of spirits, his familiar, Malach, and the goddess Hecate. Working with spirits is the cornerstone of the witch’s art. This book shows you how to stay in control as you increase your witch power and deepen your connection to forces seen and unseen.

Witch’s Book of Spirits by Devin Hunter – available at scribd.com
Witch’s Shield Popular Wiccan author and teacher Christopher Penczak takes a threefold approach to protection magick in this guide for Witches, Pagans, shamans, and psychics. First, find out how to protect yourself using personal energy, will, and intent. Next, discover how to connect with your guardian spirits, angels, and patron deities. Finally, learn how to use traditional spellcraft and ritual for protection. This comprehensive guide to psychic self-defense and protection magick also includes an audio CD of protection meditations read by the author. Witch’s Shield by Christopher Penczak – book contains audio CD.  Scribd.com version has no audio. If you purchase used – be careful as used books typically are missing media.
Wyrdworking This course explores the folklore, meanings, and magical properties of all thirty-three Old English Futhorc runes.  You will also learn techniques of magic in Saxon sorcery. Learn galdor and wiglund as well as creating your own set of these magical runes. Wyrdworking: The Path of a Saxon Sorcerer by Alaric Albertsson
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