https://themagicalbuffet.com/blog1/?p=362 Where spirituality, politics, and pop culture collide! Sat, 20 Sep 2014 21:56:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.9 https://themagicalbuffet.com/blog1/?p=362&cpage=1#comment-152746 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 21:56:45 +0000 http://themagicalbuffet.com/blog1/?p=362#comment-152746 If you’re well past the more basic Wicca 101 books, and even have read some more in-depth or intermediate books on Witchcraft, this book is still set apart from all the rest.More than a how-to (although Gramassi does give some inotnuctisrs on various subjects I’ll point out later) the author gives a depth to subjects many readers already know about.You know that Witches use a chalice, athame, wand, and pentacle while practicing, but have you been able to make the historical connectrion as to why? Why do specific elements correspond to these tools? What exactly does a witch do BESIDES cast spells?What makes a Witch? Who can become one? Is the Path of the Wise for you? Gramassi devotes more than just a chapter to these questions and some how-to’s on where to get started. He details a ritual to guide you on your quest for knowledge in order to find out if Witchcraft is for you, and proceeds to take the next logical step in outlining a dedication ritual if you decide it is.How do you go from a monotheistic religion to a polytheistic religion such as Witchcraft, without the awakward feeling of abandoning your religious roots? Gramassi also covers this, and is the one author I have found that does so in a helpful, positive way. In fact, he’s the only author I have come across that actually discusses the issue.This is truely a great book, especially for those who are looking into Witchcraft, and to those who need to be reminded of the spirtuality that drew them to it in the first place.

]]> https://themagicalbuffet.com/blog1/?p=362&cpage=1#comment-33 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:27:08 +0000 http://themagicalbuffet.com/blog1/?p=362#comment-33 I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting Christopher (at last year’s Pantheacon in San Jose) and corresponding with him on occasion. He is an absolute sweetheart, and very generous with his time and advice to a new writer. I’m so glad to hear his mom is doing better. For anyone who hasn’t read it, his book THE MYSTIC FOUNDATION is a must own, must read for any pagan!
Deborah

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