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Year and a Day Class Booklist
The following books are ones that Owl, Moose, or both have used. They are readily available in the Ozark Avalon library. We ask that if you are using our copy that all reading be done here at the retreat center, so that all students and others may benefit from them. The links on this page lead to [Amazon.com], which will offer you an opportunity to purchase personal copies of each book. Fifteen percent of each purchase goes to the Ozark Avalon Land Fund.
Wicca Bibliography
Adler, Margot. Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today, 1986, Beacon Press, ISBN 0-8070-3253-0. This is an excellent source of the history and players within the Neo-pagan movement. It is neither Wiccan, though it has several chapters about the different forms of Wicca, nor Shamanic though she does draw the connections between eco-consciousness and neo-paganism and Shamanic practices in her final chapter "Living on the Earth." This is a thorough reference book that can be deadly dull in places but is well worth reading all the way through.
Campanelli, Pauline. Ancient Ways: Reclaiming Pagan Traditions, 1991, Llewellyn Publications, ISBN 0-87542-090-7. Practical ways of celebrating the sabots. Very readable.
Campanelli, Pauline. Pagan Rites of Passage, 1998, Llewellyn Publications, ISBN 1-56718-111-2. From birthing to paganing to fasting to croning to crossing, this book offers practical ways to celebrate rites of passage. It is also an excellent source to plan your own rites of passage.
Campanelli, Pauline. Wheel of the Year: Living the Magical Life, 1989, Llewellyn Publications, ISBN 0-87542-091-5. This book goes through the calendar year as well as discusses the moons, seasons and magical practices appropriate to the time of year.
The Campanelli books are excellent references to the Wiccan holidays, celebrations and nature worship. They present easy useable ideas from old and new inspirations as well as hands on magical crafts. They are not scholarly nor well documented but are based on the actual family traditions of Pauline and Dan who are practicing pagans and artists living on the land for over 20 years. The texts are very readable and suitable for children and persons helping with children's activities as well persons new to paganism. Their tradition is not called Wicca in the texts but is based primarily on European folk magic and culture with a very strong empathizes on nature and the natural lifestyle. It is very compatible with the way we practice at Ozark Avalon. These are very positive books and we use them frequently as a reference.
Farrarr, Janet and Stewart. A Witches Bible Compleat, 1984, Magickal Child Publishing, ISBN 0-939708-09-4. This book presents the core of classical Wicca with its beautiful poetic rituals and the classical degreed system of organization. While we think everyone should read it at some point, many of us have problems with its dogma, adherence to hierarchical decision making and rigid role structure. It also covers the rituals of the Wheel of the Year and rites of passage. While we have never used any of these in their entirety, we often borrow ideas or use them as a framework to plan more living, relevant ceremonies.
K, Amber. True Magick: a Beginner's Guide, 1990, Llewellyn Publications, ISBN 0-87542-003-6. A good, basic book very easy to read with a broad overview of Wiccan style neo-paganism.
Starhawk. The Spiral Dance: a Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess, 20th Anniversary Edition, 1989, Harper SanFrancisco Division of HarperCollins, ISBN 0-06-250814-8. This is the classic of the neo-pagan movement and the footnotes in the new edition (20th anniversary add much to its usefulness. Her eco-political perspective it one that we prefer over more classical interpretations of the craft. Her covens are organized on a more consensual basis and roles are shared and rotated. This model of neo-paganism is closer to what is emerging here at Ozark Avalon. Her energy exercises are very helpful for those beginning on a Shamanic Wiccan path.
Shamanism Bibliography
Andrews, Ted. Animal Speak: the Spiritual and Magical Powers of Creatures Great and Small, 1995, Llewellyn Publications, ISBN 0-87542-028-1.
Andrews, Ted. Animal-Wise: the Spirit Language and Signs of Nature, 1999, Dragonhawk Publishing, ISBN 1-888767-34-0.
The Andrews books cover the attributes of spirit animals and are very useful for reference. Most students will not choose to read them cover to cover -- we do recommend reading the first section of Animal Speak, Symbols in the Natural World (chapters 1-5) as soon as possible if you are not experienced in working with animal spirits and totems.Black Elk. The Sacred Pipe,, Volume 36 in The Civilization of the American Indian Series, 1989, University of Oklahoma Press, ISBN 0-8061-2124-6. This is the seven sacred ceremonies of the Oglala Sioux freely shared by Black Elk with Joseph Epes Brown in the winter of 1947. The rituals offer an insight into this branch of Native American Shamanism and is the work that modern "Lakota" practice is based on. The Sioux groups historically and linguistically include the Missouri, the Osage and the Oto who were the more recent native peoples of Missouri.
Conway, Deanna J. By Oak, Ash & Thorn: Modern Celtic Shamanism, 1997, Llewellyn Publications, ISBN 1-56718-166-X. Subtitled Modern Celtic Shamanism this book shows a created system using classical Celtic lore and imagery. It has excellent exercises but little documentation.
Cook, Angelique S., Hawk, George A. Shamanism and the Esoteric Tradition, 1992, Llewellyn Publications, ISBN 0-97542-325-6. An excellent book tying together Shamanic practice with the traditional magical arts, to use the strengths of both approaches.
Cunningham, Scott. Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, 1998, Llewellyn Publications, ISBN 0-87542-122-9. Great reference on magical herbs. Should be used in conjunction with another herbal for identification purposes and to combine with culinary and healing uses.
Drury, Nevill. The Elements of Shamanism, 1997, Element Books Limited, ISBN 1-86204-038-9. An excellent overview of Shamanism and a recommended first read in this area.
Harner, Michael. The Way of the Shaman, 1990, Harper, ISBN 0062503731. This is considered to be the classical work on modern core Shamanism and Michael Harner is acknowledged by most as one of the leading modern Shamans. The exercises/journeys are excellent but best done with drumming tape or second person to drum.
Johnson, Kenneth. North Star Road, 1996, Llewellyn Publications, ISBN1-56718-370-0. Draws links between Shamanism and the witchcraft of the burning times. Well documented and readable.
Matthews, John. The Celtic Shaman: a Handbook, 1997, Element Books Limited, ISBN 1-85230-245-3. A modern Celtic system that draws heavily on prior works of the Matthews, who are loved and hated by Celtic enthusiasts. Bibligraphy is strong although this work also lacks footnotes.
- Classic Mythology, sorted by Title
- Druidism, sorted by Title
- Gaia, sorted by Title
- Native American, sorted by Title
- Norse, sorted by Title
- Shintoism, sorted by Title
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