A MODERN GUIDE TO & MAGICK

Wicca V4.indd 3 22/08/2018 14:15 First published in Great Britain in 2018 by Orion Spring an imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment London EC4Y 0DZ An Hachette UK Company

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Wicca V4.indd 54 22/08/2018 14:15 aspects of the world you may not always take notice of. It can help you see how beautiful the world is, even when that seems to dis­­ appear when you are struggling. Not to mention, there are lots of aspects of Wicca that involve mental, physical and spiritual healing, which can help to balance your mind and emotions. Healing with crystals, herbal remedies, healing using spells and also, the most important, meditation.

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BOOKS Wicca by Scott Cunningham Living Wicca by Scott Cunningham Earth Power by Scott Cunningham The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander

ONLINE www.thehoodwitch.com – this is a fantastic blog full of posts on everything from fashion to music, and the Sabbats to Tarot.

www.wicca-.com – another wonderful resource for articles on all things relating to Wicca.

www.wiccadaily.com – an online channel for all your Wiccan news, articles, photos, rituals and spell guides.

www.witchfest.net – the largest organiser of witchcraft festivals in the world, this is a great resource for finding a Wicca-based event near you.

YOUTUBERS

Anaïs Alexandre BehatiLife Eadig Laura Daligan The White Witch Parlour

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@behatilife @downtostars @thehoodwitch @wiccamovement @witchradio #wiccapath

SHOPS Every Witch Way www.everywitchway.co.uk

The Goddess & The Green Man www.goddessandgreenman.co.uk 17 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9DP

The Hoodwitch www.thehoodwitch.com

Innanas Festival www.facebook.com/inannamagicNORWICH 2 St Andrew’s Hill, Norwich NR2 1AD

KrystalRealm www.etsy.com/shop/KrystalRealm

Wicca Daily www.wiccadaily.com

EVENTS The Norwich Mind Body Spirit Festival – this is a great way to meet other Wiccans and like-minded people. There are plenty of exhibitors all of whom are there to help you with finding spiritual enlightenment. The festival takes place every June in Norwich.

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Wicca V4.indd 227 22/08/2018 14:16 Pagan Pride UK – celebrating and raising awareness of modern Paganism, this non-profit organisation organises an amazing annual festival in central Nottingham on the first Sunday of August.

The Stonehenge Festival – a music festival like no other! Specially located in the Salisbury Plain, this is the perfect event making friends and enjoying its uniquely relaxing and magical atmosphere. It takes place annually, during the Summer Solstice.

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