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Wicca Magickal Beginnings – Reviews

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

With the Kindle Edition of Wicca Magickal Beginnings being prepared for release this weekend, we thought we would revisit some of the comments the print edition of the book received over the last 3 years since its release. Most of … Continue reading →

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“Wica” or “Wicca”; What does history say?

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

What follows is an extract from the book WICCA MAGICKAL BEGINNINGS by Sorita d’Este and David Rankine.  The book explores different aspects of the practices and liturgy of traditional initiatory Craft / Wicca practices, looking at historical precedents, showing that … Continue reading →

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Textual Analysis: The Charge of the Goddess (Wicca, History)

Posted on April 5, 2010 by

The following is an extract from the book WICCA MAGICKAL BEGINNINGS BY SORITA D’ESTE & DAVID RANKINE (Avalonia 2005, 2008).  In this book the authors explore the origins of the ritual practices, invocations and other practical workings found in modern Wicca. … Continue reading →

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Stellar Magic ~ Cauldron Book Review

Posted on February 17, 2010 by

Stellar Magic by Payam Nabarz is an excellent primer aimed at individuals who want to bring the magtic of the stars and constellations into their magical and devotional work.   This review appeared in the magazine The Cauldron in November … Continue reading →

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The Book of Shadows, From Wicca Magickal Beginnings (History)

Posted on January 10, 2009 by

The following is an extract from the book WICCA MAGICKAL BEGINNINGS BY SORITA D’ESTE & DAVID RANKINE (Avalonia 2005, 2008).  In this book the authors explore the origins of the ritual practices, invocations and other practical workings found in modern … Continue reading →

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Wicca Magickal Beginnings; A Review by Kim Huggens

Posted on October 18, 2008 by

This review of the book Wicca Magickal Beginnings was written by Kim Huggens, originally for The Esoteric Book Review and is reproduced here for your convenience. Review: Wicca Magickal Beginnings By Sorita D’Este and David Rankine Avalonia Books 2208 ISBN … Continue reading →

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All Acts of Love & Beauty

Posted on September 2, 2008 by

When David and I researched Wicca Magickal Beginnings we were always aware that we were walking a tightrope in regards to Mr. Aleister Crowley, probably the most famous and infamous magickian of the last hundred years or so. Certainly one … Continue reading →

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Review of Wicca Magickal Beginnings; by Vogelbeere

Posted on July 3, 2008 by

The following is an excerpt of a review of the groundbreaking work Wicca Magickal Beginnings by authors Sorita d’Este and David Rankine, in which they explore the roots and parallels of the practices and liturgy of the Wiccan Tradition which … Continue reading →

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Lesson 2: The Origins of Wicca

Posted on May 3, 2008 by

Lesson 2 The Origins of Wicca There are many debates about the origins of Wicca. Some say that Gerald Gardner “made it all up” whilst others argue that Gerald Gardner was only passing on rituals and beliefs which he himself … Continue reading →

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Wicca Magickal Beginnings – New Book from Avalonia Books

Posted on May 2, 2008 by

Wicca Magickal Beginnings A Study of the Possible Origins of the Rituals and Practices found in this modern tradition of pagan Witchcraft and Magick By Sorita d’Este & David Rankine PB, £14.993, 288pp, ISBN x Publication date: May 2008 The … Continue reading →

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