Post by Thorn on Jul 25, 2006 12:33:59 GMT -5
Just thought it would be a good idea to have a "recommended reading" thread, to share books that we've found useful, enlightening, or entertaining.
So I'll start-
For different ways of looking at reality:
Debbie and I both highly recommend Illusions by Richard Bach.
Steppenwulf by Hermann Hesse is another one that I read at a young age that got me thinking outside the box, disturbing though it is.
Herbs:
A Modern Herbal, by Mrs. Grieve. Written in the early 20th century, still extremely useful.
Culpepper's herbal - for astrological information and historical interest.
The Little Herb Encyclopedia by Jack Ritchason - quick reference for medical uses.
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott Cunningham. I take most Llewellyn books with a grain of salt, but Scott did a good job compiling folklore and correspondances. Very useful.
Magick & Occult:
Three Books of Occult Philosophy, Henry Cornelius Agrippa Von Nettesheim. If you've got the stomach for it. Again, great historical interest. There's a fourth book, but I haven't read it.
Magick in Theory and Practice, Aleister Crowley
Tarot:
The Book of Thoth, Aleister Crowley - The most in depth and enlightening study of the Tarot that I've found.
Dictionary of the Tarot, Bill Butler. Combines interpretations from several different sources, including Crowley. Butler's own interpretations are very "non-standard," but this is still an excellent resource for a beginner.
Witchcraft, Pagan Magick, etc:
A Witches' Bible Complete, Janet and Stuart Farrar. Garderian Wicca (or Alexandrian? I always get those mixed up.) First Wicca book I ever read, it made an impression.
Good Magic, Marina Medici. More of a fam-trad, kitchen witch kinda thing. Beautiful book.
I'll stop for now, getting carried away. I loves me books...
So I'll start-
For different ways of looking at reality:
Debbie and I both highly recommend Illusions by Richard Bach.
Steppenwulf by Hermann Hesse is another one that I read at a young age that got me thinking outside the box, disturbing though it is.
Herbs:
A Modern Herbal, by Mrs. Grieve. Written in the early 20th century, still extremely useful.
Culpepper's herbal - for astrological information and historical interest.
The Little Herb Encyclopedia by Jack Ritchason - quick reference for medical uses.
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott Cunningham. I take most Llewellyn books with a grain of salt, but Scott did a good job compiling folklore and correspondances. Very useful.
Magick & Occult:
Three Books of Occult Philosophy, Henry Cornelius Agrippa Von Nettesheim. If you've got the stomach for it. Again, great historical interest. There's a fourth book, but I haven't read it.
Magick in Theory and Practice, Aleister Crowley
Tarot:
The Book of Thoth, Aleister Crowley - The most in depth and enlightening study of the Tarot that I've found.
Dictionary of the Tarot, Bill Butler. Combines interpretations from several different sources, including Crowley. Butler's own interpretations are very "non-standard," but this is still an excellent resource for a beginner.
Witchcraft, Pagan Magick, etc:
A Witches' Bible Complete, Janet and Stuart Farrar. Garderian Wicca (or Alexandrian? I always get those mixed up.) First Wicca book I ever read, it made an impression.
Good Magic, Marina Medici. More of a fam-trad, kitchen witch kinda thing. Beautiful book.
I'll stop for now, getting carried away. I loves me books...
