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Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft (Llewellyn's Practical Magick)
by Raymond Buckland
from Llewellyn Publications

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

• Okay for covens but ignore the "history."
  This old-timer has been on the study list of many covens and solitaries over the years. Unfortunately, it's incredibly outdated. I don't know what the author's ideas are now but in this book he does several irritating things that are simply a no-no today such as:
  *Interchanges Wicca and witchcraft - They are two different things folks.
  *Refers to the "9 million witches" mythological "Burning Times" figure.
  *He relies a little too much on Gerald Gardner's Margaret Murray fascination. more info

• Fools Gold
  I do not dare bring any accusation against Satanists or occultists, I understand that these topics are interesting to most people because of the natural human desire to fill the spirit man, with spiritual meaning. Yet this book is Foolish, made by a man who made the choice to live for the opposite of good, which is GOD. DONT LET ANYONE DECIEVE YOU, do you think Satan will be your companion in Hell? The Bible states that those who end up there will look upon satan with contempt and great scorn, as they... more info

• There once was a big, blue book...
  I think this book is great if you want a how-to book on creating things, or a book about how much Mr. Buckland adores himself. In the beginning of the book he said that it was a non-denominational guide, but to be honest, it was closest to Gardnarian or of course, Seax-Wica. He also said that anyone who reads it fully will be a Third Degree. That's all we need is a bunch of 16 year olds telling me how they're Third Degree in Seax-Wicca.
  The book was bland and filled with much of "Do whatever feels... more info

• A classic but...
  Not to much to my taste. None the less, it has a lot of basic information. I would rip out the chapter on demons before giving it to a new witch or impressionable one. I find the chapter on calling up demons disturbing and dangerous. The rest of the book is filled with important information. Buckland is just not my cup of tea. I have his candle magic book and I do adapt some of his rituals. Over all, I would not recommend this except to someone with some time on the path and a good dose of common sense and... more info

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