Summoning Forth Wiccan Gods &

It seems like a lot of stuff that was in this book was manipulated and put in this book from other stuff that I have already read

But this book came in the nick of time. For a few months I've been reading all the "required" beginning Wicca books, and even some more advanced ones. They all very beautifully talk about Drawing Down the Moon, bringing Goddess into the sacred circle, calling on God during the casting of a spell. I love the idea of nature worship and knowledge of the gods, but as a former Christian I really didn't "GET" how to "make it happen." I'd meditate, call on the Goddess, and it was never the connection I long for. THIS BOOK takes you from the very beginning to the "how" of God/Goddess Worship. How to create a state of real connection and belief. Not a lot of formula and rules--Rhea trusts that you know yourself better than "The Almighty Author" might. I somehow..."trust" Rhea as an author, and truly feel that with this book I was handed the key I so desperately needed. I was truly beginning to doubt my ability to be a real "Wiccan," with all the webweaving of belief, connection & self-understanding that is implied. This book is the breath of fresh air I needed.

I have read the other reviews and I am very disappointed in the ones who think that this is a bad book. This book has worked wonders for my 2nd circle students. This is one of the few books that i have found that actually get the reader ready with exercises to invoke. I'm also impressed with the way that it covers Invoking and evoking. For students who have not been exposed to both concepts this book explains and gives exercises to get one ready for each. It gives them a basis of what to expect. I do, however agree that this book is not for beginners. I don't believe that beginners should be invoking period. I also must say that the feeling of invoking a deity is different for everyone. I do not go to another place. I am here but a presence has come within me, inside of me. I was relieved to find someone who also saw deity the way that I do. nit to offend anyone who worships a Goddess because I do but Deity does NOT have a gender. I have read countless books that tell me that I can not inoke a male God because I am a female and that is ridiculous. I've been doing it for 14 years and it's never hurt me. There are many different Gods and Goddesses. The some Greek Gods are alot more feminine than some female Sumerian Goddesses so the difference isn't the gender, it is the person calling and who they are. All in all I would definately suggest this book to anyone who has studied the basics of witchcraft and wishes to move on.

Although Lady Maeve Rhea's book only contains 152 pages, including the "Suggested Reading" section, it's a small book that packs a big punch. As a relatively new one to the Wiccan path, I found it informative and to the point, with enlightening passages on meditation, visualization, evocation and invocation. For those who are new to invocation and evocation, there is a simple explanation of what each entails and when each can be used - both as a group or as a solitary. Lady Rhea uses a personal one-on-one approach to the subject as she covers preparation, invocation, evocation and the subsequent pitfalls and possibilities one might encounter while attempting to "dance with Divinity." Evocation is defined as forming a psychic space with a group of people in which a 'God-form' can manifest. On the other hand, invocation involves welcoming the 'God-form' into the circle itself so he/she can interact on an earthly plane. However, if you are new to both of these, you should read the entire book first before attempting either of these. Readers first learn how to create a sacred space within themselves, as well as how to create a physical sacred space. There's also a chapter on "psychic first aid," should the need arise. In the section on invocation, preparation and selection of an appropriate 'God-form' is discussed. The author stresses the importance of being completely knowledgeable before you invoke a particular 'God-form' (Isis, for instance), and making sure you have a good reason for invoking the 'God-form' in the first place. Practice is stressed, along with an admonition that this is serious business, and not for those who would use the information for frivolous, nonsensical purposes. Invocation of the Fourth Face is discussed in depth, as is the primary invoking ritual. In the following section on evocation, the author provides examples of two actual evocations, as well as an evocation of Divination (best done during a full moon) and an evocation of the Four Elements. Finally, in the end section on pitfalls and possibilities, the author tackles many sensitive subjects, including She also touches upon how alcohol, drugs, sex and physical deprivation is thought to aid invocation and evocation. If you are an all-out prude, you may want to skip these chapters; otherwise, they offer eye-opening, straightforward information that should be thoughtfully considered. Perhaps the most helpful part of this final section is the one on "Finding the Web of All Being." Simply put, this Web includes all things you can imagine - and those you cannot. It is the matrix of All. The end message here is that we are all following our own unique paths of learning - and when all is said and done, no path is more advanced or more "important" than another's path. It's in this final chapter that the author's sincerity of purpose shines through with the most clarity. For her part, she succeeds in bringing forth a sense of familiarity

Hooray! It's about time someone wrote a book on Wiccan practice that goes beyond the "101" level. This book is a "how to" on the advanced techniques of invoking and evoking divine elements, which is the sum and substance of REAL Wiccan magic. There are dozens of beginner books on the market. This one is for the serious student of the craft. My personal measure of a Priest or Priestess has always been how effectively they call the God/dess into themselves and the circle. This book, by a veteran High Priestess tells you how.

When you're ready to get real about Wicca and the Craft, read this book. I've read many books by such popular authors like Silver RavenWolf and Ray Buckland. Maeve Rhea finally gives us some meat to chew on. (not to cast disparaging remarks in those authors' books. They are good primers to get your appetite whetted!) But contrary to the "I've got to write another book to support my family" mentality of SOME pagan "authors", Maeve Rhea basically rips open her guts and shows us how to really really perform Magick and commune effectively with the Divine. If you're someone who obsesses on what color candle or phase of the moon is correct for any working, basically a "book" pagan, then keep reading the Llewellyn trash that is cranked out each month. But if you are serious about knowing how to really be a true witch and clergy, read this book.