Product Description

Buckland's Book of Saxon Witchcraft was one of the first books to explore Wicca from a solitary perspective. Originally written 30 years ago to correct abuses he saw occurring in covens, Buckland offered Wiccan seekers an introductory text on Saxon witchcraft or Seax-Wicca, which can be practiced alone.

Buckland presents meticulously researched information on the time-honored tradition of Saxon witchcraft. He writes cogently and informatively about the history, mythology, spiritual practices, and witchcraft of Saxon England.

Buckland's Book of Saxon Witchcraft includes everything the solitary witch needs to practice Seax-Wicca, including:

• Descriptions of the Saxon deities and explanations of their primary beliefs

• An introduction to the magical runic Saxon alphabet

• A selection of original Pagan songs

• A selection of Seax-Wiccan recipes for intoxicants

• Instructions for initiation ceremonies, the eight Sabbats, marriage, birth, and death rites

• An explanation of the art and practice of Saxon Galdra or magic and the divination and herbal lore used for protection, love potions, and healing

• The Seax-Wicca Rite of Self-Dedication, which allows individuals to form their own covens and initiate themselves into the Craft

An indispensable handbook for solitary witches or for witches in covens who want to explore Saxon witchcraft.

Originally published as The Tree: The Complete Book of Saxon Witchcraft (ISBN: 0877282587), this edition offers a new introduction by the author to guide a new generation of witches into the art and practice of Seax-Wicca.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #459867 in Books
• Published on: 2005-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 155 pages

About the Author
Raymond Buckland is one of the fathers of the modern Wiccan movement. Directed by Gardner himself to bring Wicca to the United States, Buckland rose to prominence as a leader in the movement. Buckland is still active and well known in the Wiccan community. He is the author of many books about the Craft.

Customer Reviews

Very Pleased
Seeing that I am of Scottish ancestary the book has been very informative. A very interesting read.

Buckland's book of Saxon Witchcraft
It is a great book I loved it and will buy more for this Author !!

DIY modern neo-paganism with a mildy Saxon flavor
OK, I'll admit I talked myself into buying this on the slim chance it actually had anything to do with real, historic, Anglo-Saxon paganism. As far as I can tell, it doesn't, and Buckland made the whole thing up, at least partly in response to power politics within existing Wiccan groups, and basing it on existing neopagan rituals with an thin overlay of Anglo-Saxon culture, much of which appears to be used incorrectly and out of context. So much for the historical aspects.


As a religious or philosophical work, although it feels a bit dated, it seems to hang together pretty well and doesn't present any glaring internal contradictions. It's a friendly religion, as religions go. If it gives someone the tools they need to deal with the world, more power to them.