Craft of the Wise: A Practical Guide to Paganism and Witchcraft

Bringing together both practical experience and innovative research, 'Craft of the Wise: A Practical Guide to Paganism & Witchcraft' communicates a balance of accepted Craft methods together with a wealth of information relating to the origins and beliefs of this particular esoteric path.

Vikki Bramshaw brings together factual evidence from the past and references it to modern practices, dispelling many common misconceptions of popular wicca and allowing the reader to grow in both wisdom and spirituality. Discover the early origins of the Craft, the nature of the elements, the true meanings of the magical tools and how to use talismanic symbols. Learn about the mechanics behind magic, cosmology, creation and manifestation, and the science of the Craft.

Based upon training methods used by the High Priestess of a British Initiatory Craft coven, this book explains the initial training practices of Initiatory Esoteric Witchcraft based on Traditional Wicca and ancient Mystery Traditions, and will appeal to both the beginner and the existing practitioner alike.