Product Description

Invaluable to the newcomer to paganism.--Mystical Realms

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #154792 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Amazon.com Review
Written for serious practitioners, Marian Green's Witch Alone: Thirteen Moons to Master Natural Magic guides those who wish to learn the "old religion" without the aid of a coven. Densely written in a serious tone, Witch Alone is nonetheless an inspiring and poetic read. Exercises at the end of each chapter are designed to take a full 28 nights to accomplish, and are designed to progressively lead one down the path to success. Worshippers of the goddess and those interested in exploring the deeper aspects of their own souls will find this tome deeply informative, but for the neo-pagan committed to learning solitary witchcraft, Witch Alone is a must-read. --P. Randall Cohan

From the Publisher
For those who want to practice witchcraft and work with nature--a practical workbook geared to everyone seeking a solo path.

Customer Reviews

Better for seasoned practicioners!
I found this book to be very enlightening, but also though the contents would have been better understood if I already had some knowledge of Witchcraft. On the other hand if you learn better by diving in headfirst this is a title for you.

A Witch Alone
A good book for someone wanting to learn about Magic. Marian Green writes well, explaining why she does what she does and gives excellent instructions on trying it for yourself. Not for those who want fluffy spell books!! Just remember to switch the seasons around if you live in the Southern Hemisphere.

Good Material for Paganism 101 Instructors
Maron Green is a highly respected author and workshop facilitator. I've never met her but I have a great deal of respect for her reputation. Overall, I think it's a pleasant read, despite my disagreement with some of the material in the book.

Even so, this would NOT be the book I recommend to newcomers to Paganism or Wicca.

The reason is that while much of what is in the book is very good, some of it may be confusing for newcomers. It's not that the material is advanced, it's more that many of the authors stated opinions in the book are not opinions shared by all Pagans and Wiccans. This is not to say they are not popular opinions, but I think it's optimal if the newcomer is aware of the diversity of thought within the Pagan religions.

Here is random example, on page 61: "Real witches do not, and never have, called themselves 'witches'; that is a term applied by others." Someone learning about Paganism might read this as gospel, I personally have known several people who proudly refer to themselves as witches, and would take offense if anyone tried to say they really weren't. As a Pagan my experience is not uncommon. There are many similar examples throughout the book.

I heartily recommend this book for a discussion group. Experienced Pagans might enjoy discussing the author's opinions, whether they agree or disagree. An interesting topic of discussion might be that the book seems to reveal some differences between the English Pagan experience and the experience of those of us who live in the U.S.

I also would highly recommend it for people who wish to teach a Paganism 101 class. An experienced teacher would be able to find and make good use of the many gems within this book, particularly the exercises.