Green Witchcraft II

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As someone who is trying to keep my distance from all the sweet candy colored magick in Witchcraft today, I was thrilled that Moura's second book tackled the Dark side, because without it there is no balance! I loved everything about this book (well, ok, the reviewer that said the last two chapters could have been better was right), the meditations, the rituals, and I was amazed by the chapter on the Ogham! She includes coorespondences for Dark Power Herbs, Deities (from a variety of pantheons), and more. I really like Moura's tradition of the "Green Witch" and how she approaches her Craft, and would HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone past their 101 stage who's ready to dive into the less talked about/utilized side of the Craft.

I loved this, not for the content (which was marvellous), but BECAUSE of it. Very few serious books have been written on the dark aspect of paganism because they don't want people to think of it as "black magic," and many (most) that have been written are trashy, focusing only on teenagers who want to [tick] their parents off. It's a side that needs to be explained that's not usually included in 101 books, or anywhere else. I was just glad to see it. The book itself is worth reading, whether you agree with her or not, for another perspective that I believe is widely ignored.

A friend suggested this to me some time ago after I complained about how "fluffy" or severely dianic so many books in this area sometimes seem to be. I can't thank them enough! Finally, a book that talks about _balance_. Light and dark, male and female; she reminds you that energy itself isn't one or the other, but neutral. It's what you do with it that matters. Moura has a proper yet conversational writing style, which lets you absorb and think about the information presented without stumbling through bad grammar and awkward language. Though I'm not too sure about the faery stuff, much of the rest of what she has to say really hit home for me. Her listing of the basic "laws" of witchcraft is simple, clear, and to the point- probably the best phrasing I've seen. She suggests ways of dealing with your fears via visualization and meditation; offers basic information about ogham, tarot, creating ritual, and obviously, working with both "light" and "dark". She keeps a balance of male and female, leaving this book pleasantly neutral. A useful book for those looking for "something more" as they wade through the books available about paganism, witchcraft in particular. At the top of my recommendations list, along with Cunningham's "Wicca for the Solitary Practitioner".

This series of Green Witchcraft books is a great counterbalance to the Scott Cunningham series for the Solitary Practitioner. It delves more deeply into the source of Witchcraft and includes very practical information for ritual and better understanding of the whys and hows of Witchcraft.

For many, the Dark side of the Craft is a difficult and fearsome subject. Moura makes it understandable and removes the fear by explaining the balance it provides and showing how it can be utilized in a positive way. Another awesome book!