TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Foreword 3
- Table of Contents 9
- Chapter 1 – Paganism as a Concept 13
- What is Paganism? 15
- Further Clarification of Terms 15
- Some General Statements About Paganism 17
- 4 Myths About Paganism 19
- 12 Truths about Paganism 20
- Neo-Pagan Movements 21
- Wicca 22
- Germanic Traditions 22
- Celtic 23
- Chapter 2 – The Wiccan Way 25
- Major Life Experiences 27
- Emphasis on a Connection with Nature 27
- An Awareness of Magic 30
- Wicca is NOT Devil Worship 30
- Wiccan Principles and Beliefs 32
- 1. Deity in Polarity 33
- 2. An Immanent Deity 33
- 3. Earth and Its Divinity 34
- 4. Sharpening Native Psychic Powers 35
- 5. Belief in Magic 35
- 6. Reincarnation 36
- 7. Sex as a Sacred Act 37
- The Threefold Law and the Wiccan Rede 37
- Chapter 3 – Druidism 41
- Neo-Druidism 42
- History of Neo-Druidry 45
- Druid Theology 48
- Druid Ceremonies 49
- In Summary 51
- Chapter 4 – Odinism 53
- The Odinist Pantheon 54
- Odinist Theology 55
- Odinist Ethics 57
- Odinist Rites 58
- Chapter 5 – Developing a Relationship with Deity 61
- Balance and the Voice Within 62
- The Individual as Self-Priest 63
- Viewing the Gods 64
- What About the Idea of Evil? 66
- The Many Pantheons 67
- Chapter 6 – Pagan Symbols 73
- Pentacle 74
- Triquatra 75
- Chalice 76
- Triskele 77
- Four Elements 78
- Triple Moon 79
- Caring for Your Pagan Symbols 79
- Chapter 7 – Pagan Terminology 83
- Chapter 8 – Simple Rituals for Beginners 97
- Smudging 97
- Candle Magic 98
- Designing Your Own Ritual 100
- Create a ritual space. 101
- Writing your ritual. 101
- Casting a Circle 102
- Taking Down the Circle 103
- Use a Journal or Book of Shadows 104
- Afterword 105
- Suggested Reading 109
- Online Resources 115
- Index 119
