theybedax's review against another edition
5.0
A really quick listen that will warm your heart. It was great getting a quick breakdown and seeing some of the ties of Wicca with other religions. Honestly, the thing that has always drawn me to Wicca is the fact that the focus is on respecting and loving our Earth, ourselves, and others. There are just different ways to honor that.
squeakadillo's review against another edition
4.0
I've read beginners' guides to Wicca before, but I wanted to hear Starhawk's take on the subject. It's a very slight audiobook - just over an hour long - but well worth the listening. Starhawk's practical take on the subject, combined with her calm, gentle voice, makes for an appealing introduction to earth-based spirituality. Additionally, during the last 25 minutes of the recording, she guides the listener in a basic ritual. Since Wicca is very much an experiential tradition, this is incredibly helpful in giving a newcomer a taste of what she's getting into. Merrily met.
madamlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Listened to this to educate myself, as I've always been curious and felt connected to it. If you don't know something in its pure form, it is easy to assume and cause judgement towards it. To understand, however, is to see what it truly is, and to not cause false assumptions. I feel enlightened.
lauriereadslohf's review against another edition
4.0
I read this in an unabridged CD format. Starhawk narrates the audiobook in a calm, clear voice starting with a brief history of Wicca and outlining its structure, belief system, holidays, the importance of the moon cycles, the God and Goddess concept, the cycles of life and nature, and then briefly describes the ritual and tools a witch uses. She then moves along to active practice leading the listener through a grounding session which incorporates slow, yogic breathing to calm the mind of busy thoughts which gently leads one into a meditative state necessary for successful ritual work. The recording ends with a step-by-step ritual.
This is a good place to start for anyone interested in learning what Wicca is all about. However there is a lot of information packed into the first section that only briefly touches on subjects that will require further reading for anyone seriously interested in practicing Wicca. That’s not really a complaint as there are so many aspects of Wicca that they could never properly be detailed in one tome (well, it may be possible but the thing would weigh several tons and be impossible to lug around!). Still, I do wish this audio were longer than a little over one hour as I very much enjoyed Starhawk's narration and her informative writing skills.
This is a good place to start for anyone interested in learning what Wicca is all about. However there is a lot of information packed into the first section that only briefly touches on subjects that will require further reading for anyone seriously interested in practicing Wicca. That’s not really a complaint as there are so many aspects of Wicca that they could never properly be detailed in one tome (well, it may be possible but the thing would weigh several tons and be impossible to lug around!). Still, I do wish this audio were longer than a little over one hour as I very much enjoyed Starhawk's narration and her informative writing skills.
lyndseyasgard's review against another edition
4.0
Such a beautiful peek into the ways and practices of Wicca.
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