Pagan Portals - Reclaiming Witchcraft
The first book to provide Reclaiming 101, Irisanya Moon discusses the current state of Reclaiming, its practices and the variety of cultures around the world.
The first book to provide Reclaiming 101, Irisanya Moon discusses the current state of Reclaiming, its practices and the variety of cultures around the world.
The first book to provide Reclaiming 101, Irisanya Moon discusses the current state of Reclaiming, its practices and the variety of cultures around the world.
Goddess worship, Paganism & neo-paganism, Witchcraft
Reclaiming Witchcraft is designed to help the reader better understand the basic structure of the Reclaiming tradition, as well as discover how it has changed since its initial formation in San Francisco and subsequent journey out to the reaches of Canada, Australia, and Europe. From the basic tenets of what makes a Reclaiming Witch, to how rituals are performed, how lessons are passed on, and how magick is made around the world, Reclaiming Witchcraft seeks to welcome those who might be interested in learning more, while also directing them to resources and paths that can help facilitate their journey.
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Ms. Moon, does the Reclaiming witchcraft tradition a great service in less than a hundred pages. While the text is written as an invitation to someone unfamiliar with the Reclaiming tradition I came away from the lovely little primer Reclaiming Witchcraft published by Pagan Portals, appreciating my own tradition and how it has grown and is continually adapting and changing to become a more inclusive and expansive community. The author explains the pertinent history of Reclaiming by moving between historical discussion and her personal relationships and experiences, as she is weaving the two threads together readers gain an understanding of some of the patterns of ritual, spiritual practices, magickal activism and a taste of the infinite possibilities they might anticipate experiencing when participating in Reclaiming communities. She pulls back the veil on public gatherings, small communities and solitary practices that enrich and strengthen the community and draws the reader closer with her descriptions of the wheel of the year rituals, classes, camps and community. The concept of personal spiritual authority while in community is a key foundation of Reclaiming and the author succinctly makes this clear. She introduces and gives excellent context for the Principles of Unity (POU) a key document of Reclaiming and discusses how it came to be and functions as a living document within the community that is still young in the spiritual world. A community that grapples with many of societies challenges all while leaning into connection and community. Finally, the primer provides resources for connecting to the Reclaiming Tradition and beginning or deepening one’s own spiritual journey. A wonderful read for the curious and an excellent reference for those already connected to Reclaiming. ~ , Anastasia Prentiss