Reviews"Welcome to the Encyclopedia Britannica of spells, magic, and witchcraft. Written in a conversational, enticingly direct style, Solitary Witch is a massive, weighty compendium of ancient and modern Wiccan ideas and teachings. RavenWolf contrasts self-assure dinner radiance, which is everyone's heritage, and low self-esteem. Such advice is beneficial to younger people under constant peer and consumer pressures. RavenWolf presents blueprints for living well based on millennia of magical information...the appeal of this well-conceived book crosses several disciplines."--New Age Retailer "Solitary Witch is for those serious about the Wiccan craft: it's a book for new witches who seek and understanding of the history and culture of magic in the Western world, and it includes bits and pieces of information the serious practicing witch might find useful. From charms and plantings to rituals and the history of herbal codes, this is packed with insights and advice for new generation witches. All are unique, important guides for new age readers."Midwest Book Review "Excellent for the new witch...her best work yet."--The Witchtower "A wondrous range of information, all in one book. What an accomplishment! Filled with spells and lore, information on astrology and ritual and magick, there are pages and pages of information which are well organized, making this not only a repository of all that a teen could yearn for in a book, but one which will be loved and used. Excellent work in this book, and it's affordable for teens as well."--The Unicorn, "Welcome to the Encyclopedia Britannicaof spells, magic, and witchcraft. Written in a conversational, enticingly direct style, Solitary Witchis a massive, weighty compendium of ancient and modern Wiccan ideas and teachings. RavenWolf contrasts self-assure dinner radiance, which is everyone's heritage, and low self-esteem. Such advice is beneficial to younger people under constant peer and consumer pressures. RavenWolf presents blueprints for living well based on millennia of magical information...the appeal of this well-conceived book crosses several disciplines."--New Age Retailer "Solitary Witchis for those serious about the Wiccan craft: it's a book for new witches who seek an understanding of the history and culture of magic in the Western world, and it includes bits and pieces of information the serious practicing witch might find useful. From charms and plantings to rituals and the history of herbal codes, this is packed with insights and advice for new generation witches. All are unique, important guides for new age readers."--Midwest Book Review "Excellent for the new witch...her best work yet."--The Witchtower "A wondrous range of information, all in one book. What an accomplishment! Filled with spells and lore, information on astrology and ritual and magick, there are pages and pages of information which are well organized, making this not only a repository of all that a teen could yearn for in a book, but one which will be loved and used. Excellent work in this book."--The Unicorn
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal133.4/3
Table Of ContentContents Foreword by Mat Auryn ... vii Preface 2025 ... xi Preface 2003: The Ultimate Book of Wiccan Shadows for the New Generation Solitary Witch ... xv PART I: Shadows of Religion & Mystery ...1 PART II: Shadows of Objects & Tools ... 117 PART III: Shadows of Expertise & Proficiency ... 157 PART IV: Shadows of Magick & Enchantment ... 357 PART V: Shadows of Magick & Real Life ... 465 Conclusion ... 557 Pagan Pride ... 558 Notes ... 559 Bibliography ... 571 Index ... 575
SynopsisThe Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation This book has everything a teen Witch could want and need between two covers: a magickal cookbook, encyclopedia, dictionary, and grimoire. It relates specifically to today's young adults and their concerns, yet is grounded in the magickal work of centuries past. Information is arranged alphabetically and divided into five distinct categories: (1) Shadows of Religion and Mystery, (2) Shadows of Objects, (3) Shadows of Expertise and Proficiency, (4) Shadows of Magick and Enchantment, and (5) Shadows of Daily Life. It is organized so readers can skip over the parts they already know, or read each section in alphabetical order. Features By the author of the best-selling Teen Witch and mother of four teen Witches A jam-packed learning and resource guide for serious young Witches All categories are discussed in modern terms and their associated historical roots Includes endnotes and footnotes that cite sources or add clarification A training companion to Teen Witch and To Ride a Silver Broomstick, The iconic bestseller that inspired more than 350,000 new witches--and still does--now updated for 2025. With a new introduction and a foreword by Mat Auryn, this comprehensive classic has everything that a beginning witch could want. Silver RavenWolf presents a magickal cookbook, encyclopedia, dictionary, and grimoire all in one impressive tome. The book is organized into five easy to navigate categories, including: Shadows of Religion and Mystery Shadows of Objects Shadows of Expertise and Proficiency Shadows of Magick and Enchantment Shadows of Daily Life This updated edition of Solitary Witchpresents a thorough understanding of magick's development in the Western world, the evolution of Wicca as a religion, the theory and practice of both ritual and folk magick, and the spiritual depth of modern Witchcraft.
LC Classification NumberBF1571.5.T44R38 2003