A Beginner's Guide to Wiccan Beliefs, Witchcraft, Tools, Spells, Rituals, and Magic Are you curious about Wicca? Have you heard the folklore, fictional tales, and history of people referred to as "witches," but aren't sure where truth and fairy tale collide? Are you searching for a religious practice that honors nature and communes with the Earth? Wicca may be steeped in lore and found in the imaginations of Halloween greeting card writers, but the truth of the matter is very different. Wicca is an Earth-centered religion that focuses on the life-giving and sustaining powers of nature. It is a commitment to living in balance with the Earth through ritual worship of the Goddess and the God. The process of learning about and practicing Wicca is just like any other religion. In this book, we are going to look at just what Wicca is, what its core beliefs are, and how you can start practicing Wicca. I believe that humans are spiritual beings, as in, we can be attuned to the spirit within ourselves, others, and the world around us. The practice of Wicca seeks to celebrate and understand the element of the spirit as well as the power that is called upon in the other Elements of Earth, Wind, Fire & Water. In this Practical Startup Guide to Wicca book, I will show you the practical beginnings of Wicca and how you can adapt them to your daily life, even if you choose not to take on the formal teachings. You will learn: What Wicca is and how it relates to Witchcraft and Paganism The history of Wicca What exactly people who practice Wicca believe What deities Wiccans celebrate How Wiccans use and honor the Classical Elements What the Wiccan Rede is What the Wiccan Wheel of the Year is What are Sabbats and Esbats An in-depth discussion about Magic How to use candles, crystals, herbs, and oils How to conduct rituals How to use spells What tools to use and how to maintain them What a Book of Shadows is and how to use it What the different types of Wicca are And, finally, how to get started with practicing Wicca for yourself This extensive volume is meant to educate you and also to explain exactly what Wicca entails. I encourage you to keep an open mind, and also to explore as many resources as you can while you're gathering the facts about these seeming mystic beliefs. BONUS: For a limited time, when you purchase the paperback book on Amazon, you can download the Kindle version for FREE! Glad tidings to you. Blessed be.