Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft

Written by Raymond Buckland

Narrated by Gildart Jackson

Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft has influenced and guided countless students, coven initiates, and solitaries around the world. One of modern Wicca's most recommended books, this comprehensive text features a step-by-step course in Witchcraft, with information on rituals, beliefs, history, and lore, as well as instruction in spellwork, divination, herbalism, healing, channeling, dreamwork, sabbats, esbats, covens, and solitary practice. Exam questions are included as part of each lesson, so you can build a permanent record of your spiritual and magical training. This complete self-study course in modern Wicca is a treasured classic—an essential and trusted guide that belongs in every Witch's library.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Mar 12, 2014
• ISBN: 9781452689739

Raymond Buckland

Raymond Buckland was actively involved in metaphysics and the occult for fifty years. He was the author of more than sixty books, including such best-selling titles as Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft, Gypsy Dream Dictionary, Practical Candleburning Rituals, and Witchcraft from the Inside. Ray lectured and presented workshops across the United States, and appeared on major television and radio shows nationally and internationally. He also wrote screen plays, was a technical advisor for films, and appeared in films and videos. Beyond writing, Ray's other passion was homebuilt airplanes.  Ray came from an English Romany (Gypsy) family and resided with his wife Tara on a small farm in central Ohio. His legacy is preserved through the work of the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick.

Reviews for Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft

[the_reclining_reader · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A great 101 book. The textbook presentation works well, along with the questions at the end of every chapter. Buckland gives you a little bit of everything, and some suggestions on how to continue your studies if you like a particular field. The only criticism I have would be that he perpetuates what I call the "Wicca Myth." He does it while he tells you that the sources supporting it have been called into question. Odd.

[sunfell · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This book is one of the 'beginner' books often found in Pagan collections. It's not a bad book- there's plenty of good info in it, but more recent books have much more refined information in it. Great for people coming out of strict religions- lots of rules. For those of us who aren't terribly fond of 'thou shalts', the book is more limited in its scope, but it's still a decent snapshot of How Things Were (and aren't any more) in Wicca.

[the_butterfly_girl · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I did not enjoy this book. That is to say that perhaps it is because I am not practicing under any specific tradition, I found the writing very limiting (i.e. "you MUST do this or you MUST do that").I am aware that traditions do require certain things to make them thus - but this is definitely not the way I practice.

[Ray Febus · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is one of those books that you come across on Eve in a lifetime if your lucky.

Suggestion?

Read all his books and listen to all his audiobooks.

He is in a word “Amazing”

[earthlistener · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A rather famous book and it has become a classic among books over Wicca and witchcraft since it was first published. It covers a lot of material to say the least. Perhaps the only big true downside to this is its very age. The historical viewpoints on the origins of Wicca and the general viewpoint over all has changed a fair amount as it has spread and grown. Because of the change this book is perhaps not the best book for a beginner to read right off the bat. Regardless though its still a fairly good book which covers a wide verity of topics in a kind of workbook style.

[vanillaimpaired · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Not a bad book for an information source but not something I would follow word for word. Basically purchased as a reference tool when needed for some aspects and a good introductory book for those who are curious about the Garderian path. Not suited for those who are solitary practitioners, more directed at coven work but all the same informative.

[thereadingmermaid · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A must have reference for any witch's library.

[JD · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A terrific overview with specifics largely in the Gardenerian in tradition. I know this now because I read this excellent book.

[theburningbookshelf · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A workbook type book based on Wiccan beliefs mainly. Very good for a solitaire witch. (Xyaida)

[dragonasbreath · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A good basic workbook to jump your own search off on.

[pinkmorphine · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Well, you get the raw basics, but it's not exactly my cup of tea.

[karina · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

There was a lot of useful information. Great reference for my craft.

[syndelle777 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A must have reference for any witch's library.

[Givia Bella · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Crazy coincidence or what that I found out about this book the day he died September 27th all day today I’ve been drawn to learning Wiccan ways and beliefs I finally found his book today and loved the way he explained everything so I read up on him (Raymond buckland) and I saw a small part that said on September 27th 2017 he past I got this weird gut feeling like bro I think it’s September 27th today and I check and lost my shit coincidence or was something calling to this book