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I have been a long time believer in the Shamanistic Path, and wanted to put up this page to help dispel some of the common misconceptions about the practice. First of all, Shamanism is not a religion. It is, instead a method or technique of utilizing the inner wisdom and experience we all possess but have lost touch with as we achieve greater and greater levels of "sophistication" in our society. It is the application of prayers and meditiation to arrive at a sort of "waking dream state" in which we are in touch with our own subconscious as well as the forces that surround us and can utilize the knowledge gained from life experiences. It acknowledges that we know the answers, even though we may not realize we know them. Psychologists have known this for years and have been making a very good living from it, from helping us find the answers we already know. In many ways they could be considered Shaman because a Shaman uses his own experiences and the knowledge gained in his "trance state" to help those around him.
Although Shamanism is most often thought of in connection with the Native American culture and, indeed, the Vision Quest or Spirit Quest is the best known Shamanistic example, it is not strictly a Native American practice. The term "Shaman" itself is of Siberian origin. Shamanistic practice is one of the oldest of spiritual practices and is common in various cultures around the world, extending to and
forming the basis of some of the world's more "mainstream" religions.
What I find so attractive about Shamanism is that it emphasizes experience and not any formal "training". It fully recognizes that each of us has the capability to become our own "Shaman" through self-education, although we may never become Shaman in the traditional sense of the word without the proper guidance. Shaman are called, and that calling may be hereditary.
One of the concepts most dear to me is the shamanistic reverence for life. The shaman recognizes that all things are living and that all of us, human, animal, earth, air, water, plants, etc, are necessary for the completion of the healty whole. The Shaman recognizes the forces that surround us and walks the path of life with one foot in the here and now and one foot in the spirit world. Because Shamanism is usually grouped with Pagan spiritual practices (and because I have recently become a "novice" Pagan) I am also listing some Pagan links for those interested in reading further. Well, I will get off my soapbox now, because I am not trying to win converts here, but to enlighten, promote a little tolarance and, Spirit willing, provoke a little interest. Remember, religious freedom is not just for Christians.
Highly recommended
- About Shamanism
- The Shamanism FAQ
- The Shaman's Page
- The Pagan Federation's Info Pack on Shamanism
- The Sacred Path
- Bear Moon Coven
- Moon Spirit
- Whispered Prayers
- The Hopi Way
- Techno-Shamanic Thoughts
If you find any other links of interest please mail me
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- Ritual Hut
- Many supplies. I do business with them and highly recommend them.
- Aldebaran's Cauldron
- Incense, oils,books,herbs, etc....
- Astarte's Spirit Crafts
- General Pagan Supplies
- The Crystal Labyrinth
- Dances with Herbs
- Herbs and herbal merchandise
- Divine Intervention
- New Age Supplies
- Enchanted Willow Alchemy Shop
- A little bit of everything here, including the hard-to-find charcoal tablets.
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- Ancient Traditions : Shamanism in Central Asia and the Americas
- Gary Seaman, Jane S. Day / Paperback / Published 1994
- Animal-Speak : The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small
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- Ted Andrews / Paperback / Published 1993
- Beautiful Painted Arrow : Stories and Teachings from the Native American Tradition
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- Joseph E. Rael / Paperback / Published 1992
- Black Elk : The Sacred Ways of a Lakota
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- Wallace H. Black Elk, et al / Paperback / Published 1991
- The Body of Myth : Mythology, Shamanic Trance, and the Sacred Geography of the Body
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- J. Nigro Sansonese / Paperback / Published 1994
- By Oak, Ash & Thorn : Modern Celtic Shamanism (Llewellyn's Celtic Wisdom)
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- Anna-Marie Ferguson (Illustrator), D. J. Conway / Paperback / Published 1995
- The Celtic Shaman : A Handbook (Earth Quest)
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- John Matthews / Paperback / Published 1991
- The Celtic Shaman's Pack : Exploring the Inner Worlds/Book and Cards
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- John Matthews, Chesca Potter (Illustrator) / Paperback / Published 1996
- Chamalu : The Shamanic Way of the Heart : Traditional Teachings from the Andes
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- Luis Espinoza / Paperback / Published 1995
- Compass of the Heart : Embodying Medicine Wheel Teachings
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- Loren Cruden / Paperback / Published 1996
- Conscious Dreaming : A Spiritual Path for Everyday Life
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- Robert Moss / Paperback / Published 1996
- Coyete's Council Fire : Contemporary Shamans on Race, Gender and Community
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- Loren Cruden / Paperback / Published 1995
- Dance of Power : A Shamanic Journey
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- Susan Gregg / Paperback / Published 1993
- Dance of the Four Winds : Secrets of the Inca Medicine Wheel
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- Alberto Villoldo, Erik Jendresen / Paperback / Published 1996
- Dreamtime and Inner Space : The World of the Shaman
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- Holger Kalweit / Paperback / Published 1988
- The Eagle's Quest : A Physicist's Search for Truth in the Heart of the Shamanic World
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- Fren Alan Wolf, Fred Alan Wolf / Paperback / Published 1992
- Ecstatic Body Postures : An Alternate Reality Workbook
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- Belinda Gore / Paperback / Published 1995
- Falcon Feather & Valkyrie Sword : Feminine Shamanisn, Witchcraft & Magick (Llewellyn's Women's Spirituality Series)
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- D. J. Conway / Paperback / Published 1995
- Finding the Sacred Self : A Shamanic Workbook
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- Susan, Dr. Gregg / Paperback / Published 1995
- Fire in the Head : Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit
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- Tom Cowan / Paperback / Published 1993
- The Flight of Winged Wolf
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- Heather Hughes-Calero / Paperback / Published 1992
- The Four-Fold Way : Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer, and Visionary
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- Angeles Arrien / Paperback / Published 1993
- From the Earth to Beyond the Sky : Native American Medicine
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- Evelyn Wolfson, Jennifer Hewitson (Illustrator) / Hardcover / Published 1993
- The Golden Cauldron : Shamanic Journeys on the Path of Wisdom
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- Nicki Scully, Angela Werneke (Illustrator) / Paperback / Published 1991
- Heart of Healing
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- Bruce, Ph.D. Davis, Genny Wright Davis / Paperback / Published 1989
- In the Shadow of the Shaman : Connecting With Self, Nature, and Spirit (Llewellyn's New Worlds Spirituality Series)
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- Amber Wolfe / Paperback / Published 1989
- The Lighted Path : A Journey of Transformation and Transcendence
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- Risha Henrique, Risha Gotlieb / Paperback / Published 1996
- Manual for the Peacemaker : An Iroquois Legend to Heal Self & Society
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- Jean Houston, Margaret Rubin / Hardcover / Published 1995
- Medicine Grove : A Shamanic Herbal
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- Loren Cruden / Paperback / Published 1997
- The Medicine Way : A Shamanic Path to Self Mastery
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- Kenneth Meadows / Paperback / Published 1991
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- Native Healer : Initiation into an Ancient Art
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- Robert G. Lake / Paperback / Published 1991
- North Star Road : Shamanism, Witchcraft & the Otherworld Journey (Llewellyn's World Religion and Magic Series)
- Kenneth Johnson / Paperback / Published 1996
- Pocket Guide to Shamanism
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- Tom Cowan / Paperback / Published 1997
- Psychedelic Shamanism
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- Jim Dekorne, Jim DeKorme / Paperback / Published 1994
- Rainbow Medicine : A Visionary Guide to Native American Shamanism
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- Wolf Moondance / Paperback / Published 1994
- The Reluctant Shaman : A Woman's First Encounters With the Unseen Spirits of the Earth
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- Kay Cordell Whitaker / Paperback / Published 1992
- The Return of Spirit : A Woman's Call to Spiritual Action
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- Josie Ravenwing / Paperback / Published 1996
- Rune Power : The Secret Knowledge of the Wise Ones (Earth Quest)
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- Kenneth Meadows / Paperback / Published 1996
- The Sacred Heritage : The Influence of Shamanism on Analytical Psychology
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- Donald F. Sandner (Editor), Steven H. Wong (Editor) / Paperback / Published 1996
- Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior
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- Dan Millman / Paperback / Published 1991
- Sacred Mask Sacred Dance (Llewellyn's Craft Series)
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- Evan John Jones, Chas S. Clifton / Paperback / Published 1997
- Secrets of Shamanism : Tapping the Spirit Power Within You
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- Lena Stevens Jose / Mass Market Paperback / Published 1988
- Shaking Out the Spirits : A Psychotherapist's Entry into the Healing Mysteries of Global Shamanism
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- Bradford Powell Keeney / Paperback / Published 1994
- Shakti Woman : Feeling Our Fire, Healing Our World : The New Female Shamanism
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- Vicki Noble / Paperback / Published 1991
- Shaman (Art and Imagination)
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- Joan Halifax / Paperback / Published 1988
- Shaman : An Illustrated Guide (Living Wisdom) Vol 1
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- Piers Vitebsky / Paperback / Published 1995
- The Shaman : Patterns of Religious Healing Among the Ojibway Indians (Civilization of the American Indian, Vol 165)
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- John A. Grim / Paperback / Published 1988
- Shaman : The Paintings of Susan Seddon Boulet
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- Susan Seddon Boulet / Paperback / Published 1989
- The Shaman's Body : A New Shamanism for Transforming Health, Relationships, and Community
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- Arnold Mindell / Paperback / Published 1993
- Shamanic Experience : A Practical Guide to Contemporary Shamanism (Earth Quest)
- Kenneth Meadows / Paperback / Published 1991
- Shamanism : An Expanded View of Reality
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- Shirley Nicholson (Compiler) / Paperback / Published 1987
- Shamanism : Archaic Techniques of Ecstasy Vol 76
- Mircea Eliade / Paperback / Published 1972
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- Shamanism : As a Spiritual Practice for Daily Life
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- Tom Cowan / Paperback / Published 1996
- Shamanism and the Eighteenth Century
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- Gloria Flaherty / Hardcover / Published 1992
- Shamanism and the Esoteric Tradition (Llewellyn's New Worlds Spirituality Series)
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- Angelique S. Cook, G. A. Hawk / Paperback / Published 1992
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- Shamanism and the Mystery Lines : Ley Lines, Spirit Paths, Shape-Shifting & Out-Of-Body Travel
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- Paul Devereux / Paperback / Published 1993
- Shamanism and Witchcraft (Witchcraft Today, Book 3) Vol 3
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- Chas S. Clifton (Editor), Charles S. Clifton / Paperback / Published 1994
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- Shamans of the 20th Century (Frontiers of Consciousness)
- Ruth-Inge Heinze / Hardcover / Published 1990
- Shamans, Mystics and Doctors : A Psychological Inquiry into India and Its Healing Traditions
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- Sudhir Kakar / Paperback / Published 1991
- Shape Shifters : Shaman Women in Contemporary Society
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- Michele Jamal (Editor) / Paperback / Published 1989
- Singing the Soul Back Home : Shamanism in Daily Life (Earth Quest)
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- Caitlin Matthews / Paperback / Published 1995
- So You Want to Be a Shaman : The Mystic Crafts
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- David Lawson / Hardcover / Published 1996
- The Soul of Shamanism : Western Fantasies, Imaginal Realities
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- Daniel C. Noel / Hardcover / Published 1997
- Soul Retrieval : Mending the Fragmented Self
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- Sandra Ingerman / Paperback / Published 1991
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- The Spirit of Place : A Workbook for Sacred Alignment : Ceremonies and Visualizations for Cultivating Your Relationship With the Earth
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- Loren Cruden / Paperback / Published 1995
- Spiritwalker : Messages from the Future
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- Henry Barnard Wesselman, Hank Wesselman / Paperback / Published 1996
- Star Medicine : Native American Path to Emotional Healing
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- Wolf Moondance, et al / Paperback / Published 1997
- Starwalking : Shamanic Practices for Traveling into the Night Sky
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- Page Bryant / Paperback / Published 1997
- Teachings Around the Sacred Wheel : Finding the Soul of the Dreamtime
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- Lynn V. Andrews / Paperback / Published 1989
- The Teachings of Don Carlos : Practical Applications of the Works of Carlos Castaneda
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- Victor Sanchez, Robert Nelson (Translator) / Paperback / Published 1995
- Tobacco and Shamanism in South America
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- Johannes Wilbert / Paperback / Published 1993
- Trance Dance : The Dance of Life/Book and Cd
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- Frank Natale / Paperback / Published 1995
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- Urban Shaman
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- Serge Kahili King / Paperback / Published 1990
- The Way of the Shaman
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- Michael J. Harner / Paperback / Published 1990
- Welcome Home : Following Your Soul's Journey Home
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- Sandra Ingerman / Paperback / Published 1994
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- When Santa Was a Shaman : The Ancient Origins of Santa Claus & the Christmas Tree
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- Tony Van Renterghem, Tony Van Renterghem / Paperback / Published 1995
- Where Eagles Fly : A Shamanic Way to Inner Wisdom (Earth Quest)
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- Kenneth Meadows, Kennneth Meadows / Paperback / Published 1995
- Where the Spirits Ride the Wind : Trance Journeys and Other Ecstatic Experiences
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- Felicitas D. Goodman / Paperback / Published 1990
- Secrets of Shamanism : Tapping the Spirit Power Within You
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- Lena Stevens Jose / Mass Market Paperback / Published 1988
- Shamans of the 20th Century (Frontiers of Consciousness)
- Ruth-Inge Heinze / Paperback / Published 1991
- The Wolves of Heaven : Cheyenne Shamanism, Ceremonies, and Prehistoric Origins (Civilization of the American Indian Series, Vol 183)
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- Karl H. Schlesier / Paperback / Published 1993
- Woman Between the Wind
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- Heather Hughes-Calero / Paperback / Published 1992
- The World Is As You Dream It : Shamanic Teachings from the Amazon and Andes
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- John Perkins / Paperback / Published 1994
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- Crazy Wisdom Tales for Deadheads : A Shamanic Companion to the Grateful Dead
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- Bradford Keeney / Paperback / Published 1996
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- Ancient Ways : Reclaiming Pagan Traditions (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)
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- Pauline Campanelli, Dan Campanelli (Illustrator) / Paperback / Published 1991
- Never Again : The Burning Times : Paganism Revived
- Loretta Orion, Orionk Loretta / Paperback / Published 1995
- 21st Century Wicca : A Young Witch's Guide to Living the Magical Life (Citadel Library of the Mystic Arts)
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- Jennifer Hunter / Paperback / Published 1997
- Advanced Candle Magick : More Spells and Rituals for Every Purpose (Practical Magick Series)
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- Raymond Buckland / Paperback / Published 1996
- Beyond Duality : The Art of Transcendence
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- Laurence Galian, Laurence Calian / Paperback / Published 1995
- The Book of Druidry : History, Sites and Wisdom
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- Ross Nichols, et al / Paperback / Published 1992
- A Book of Pagan Rituals.
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- Herman Slater (Editor) / Paperback / Published 1978
- Cauldron of Transformation; A New Vision of Wicca for Modern Pagan Practices
- Lady Sabrina / Paperback / Published 1996
- Century of Spells
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- Draja Mickaharic / Paperback / Published 1990
- Compendium Maleficarum
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- Francesco Maria Guazzo / Paperback / Published 1988
- Complete Book of Amulets and Talismans (Llewellyn's Sourcebook Series)
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- Migene Gonzalez-Wippler, Migene Wippler / Paperback / Published 1991
- The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews
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- Scott, Cunningham / Paperback / Published 1989
- The Crone's Book of Words
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- Valerie. Worth / Paperback / Published 1987
- Dark Moon Mysteries : Wisdom, Power, and Magic of the Shadow World
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- Timothy Roderick / Paperback / Published 1996
- Deepening the Power : Community Ritual and Sacred Theatre
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- Celu Amberston, Celu Amerston Cornwoman / Paperback / Published 1995
- The Devil in the Shape of a Woman : Witchcraft in Colonial New England
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- Carol F., Karlsen / Paperback / Published 1989
- Drawing Down the Moon : Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today
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- Margot Adler / Paperback / Published 1997
- Earth Power : Techniques of Natural Magic
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- Scott Cunningham / Paperback / Published 1987
- The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft
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- Rosemary Ellen Guiley / Paperback / Published 1990
- Eros and Magic in the Renaissance
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- Joan Couliano, Ioan P. Culianu / Paperback / Published 1987
- Every Woman a Witch
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- Cassandra Eason / Paperback / Published 1996
- Everyday Wicca : Magickal Spells Throughout the Year (Citadel Library of the Mystic Arts)
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- Gerina Dunwich / Paperback / Published 1997
- Faery Wicca : Book 2 : The Shamanic Practices of the Cunning Arts (The Ancient Oral Faery Tradition of Ireland) Vol 2
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- Kisma K. Stepanich / Paperback / Published 1995
- Fallen Angels...and Spirits of the Dark
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- Robert Masello / Paperback / Published 1994
- Green Witchcraft : Folk Magic, Fairy Lore & Herb Craft
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- Aoumiel, Ann Mooura / Paperback / Published 1996
- A Grimoire of Shadows : Witchcraft, Paganism & Magic
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- Edain McCoy / Paperback / Published 1997
- Lady of the Night : A Handbook of Moon Magick & Rituals (Llewellyn's Modern Witchcraft)
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- Edain McCoy / Paperback / Published 1996
- Magic Power of Witchcraft
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- Frost, Gavin Frost / Paperback / Published 1977
- Magical Herbalism : The Secret of the Wise (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)
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- Scott Cunningham / Paperback / Published 1987
- The Magician, the Witch and the Law
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- Edward Peters / Paperback / Published 1982
- The Modern Witch's Dreambook
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- Sarah Lyddon Morrison / Paperback / Published 1994
- The Modern Witch's Spellbook
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- Sarah Lyddon Morrison / Paperback / Published 1987
- Modern Witch's Spellbook Book II : Everything You Need to Know to Cast Spells, Work Charms and Love Magic, and Achieve What You Want in Life Through
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- Sarah Lyddon Morrison / Paperback / Published 1986
- Persuasions of the Witch's Craft : Ritual Magic in Contemporary England
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- Power of the Witch
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- Practical Candleburning Rituals
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- Raymond Buckland / Paperback / Published 1987
- A Practical Guide to the Runes : Their Uses in Divination and Magick
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- Scott Cunningham, David Harrington / Paperback / Published 1993
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- The Supermarket Sorceress Vol 1
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- Lexa Rosean / Paperback / Published 1996
- The Talisman Magic Workbook : Master Your Destiny Through the Use of Talismans (Library of the Mystic Arts)
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- Kala Pajeon, Ketz Pajeon / Paperback / Published 1992
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