Circle of Fire: The Symbolism & Practices of Wiccan Ritual - Softcover

Sorita D'Este; David Rankine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905297041 ISBN 13: 9781905297047

Publisher: Avalonia, 2005

Synopsis

Wicca places the responsibility for magickal & spiritual development firmly in the hands of the individual. Through the practice of ritual Wiccans celebrate their Goddesses and Gods and the ever changing phases of Nature. It fulfils a need for Magick, Mysticism and Religion which are so often lacking in the modern world we live in. This book explores the core practices and symbolism of Wiccan ritual. The rituals can easily be adapted to suit the need of individual practitioners and practical examples are given throughout. Subjects covered include: The Ritual Tools & Consecration Ritual & Altar Preparation Creation of Ritual Space The Four Elements, Elemental Guardians & Landscapes Invocation of the Goddess, God & Old Ones Planetary Hours Magickal Gestures Both Sorita & David have been practicing magickal ceremony since their teens, with more than 35 years experience between them. Together they founded the Wiccan training circle VITRIOL Grove and several Wiccan Covens. Additionally they give regular lectures and workshops around Europe and have led many large and small public and private ceremonies. They live in London (UK).

About this title

From the Publisher:

This book presents an indepth look at Wiccan ritual, with detailed symbolism for each ritual component. Through understanding the symbolism and the applications of the rituals, the practioner will be able to adapt the rituals to their own needs, doing so with understanding of the purpose.

About the Author:

Sorita D'Este & David Rankine are well known in the UK for their lively workshops, lectures and open circles. They have decades of experience of magickal ritual work between them. They are the founders of a private Wiccan training circle, have founded many covens and also organise monthly open circles in London.

Sorita is the founder of the popular Avalonia.co.uk website, which is visited by many thousands of people every month. Together they also wrote "The Guises of the Morrigan" which, as the title suggests is a book about the Irish / Celtic Goddess the Morrigan. Other books by David include "Becoming Magick"; "The Practical Angel Magic of Dr. John Dee's Enochian Tables" (With Stephen Skinner); Crystals - Healing & Folklore and Magick without Peers (A Course in Progressive Witchcraft for the Solitary Practioner, written with Ariadne Rainbird)

They are both full time writers, contributing to magazines, part-works and books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Avalonia
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1905297041
• ISBN 13: 9781905297047
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152