Author: A Solitary Pagan

Arin Murphy-Hiscock’s Power Spellcraft for Life: The Art of Crafting and Casting for Positive Change is an insightful and practical guide for anyone interested in understanding the principles behind spellcraft and personal magical practice. Rather than presenting spells as mysterious shortcuts to instant results, Murphy-Hiscock emphasizes that effective spellwork requires intention, focus, self-aw...

Elen Hawke’s The Sacred Round: A Witch’s Guide to Magical Practice is an engaging and accessible introduction to modern witchcraft and Wiccan spirituality. Written as a companion to her earlier work, In the Circle, the book aims to help readers deepen their magical practice through ritual, meditation, seasonal celebrations, moon magic, and personal spiritual development. Rather than focusing on co...

The Hermetica: The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs is an engaging and thought-provoking introduction to the ancient spiritual teachings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary sage who symbolizes the fusion of Egyptian and Greek wisdom. In this book, Tim Freke and Peter Gandy present a modern adaptation of selected Hermetic texts, making a traditionally complex philosophical tradition accessi...

Summoning the Gods: Essays on Paganism in a God-Forsaken World is one of Collin Cleary’s most thought-provoking and controversial works. First published in 2011, the book explores the possibility of reviving pagan spirituality in the modern world and challenges many assumptions of contemporary secular culture. Cleary argues that the gods of ancient Europe have not disappeared; rather, modern human...

Introduction to Magic: Rituals and Practical Techniques for the Magus is an insightful and engaging guide for readers interested in the study and practice of magic. The book successfully combines theory, history, and practical exercises, making it suitable for both beginners and more experienced practitioners. Its greatest strength lies in the author’s ability to present complex mystical concepts ...

M. Isidora Forrest’s Isis Magic: Cultivating a Relationship with the Goddess of 10,000 Names is a comprehensive and deeply devotional guide for anyone seeking a meaningful spiritual connection with the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis. First published in 2001 and later expanded in anniversary editions, the book has earned a respected place among modern Pagan, Kemetic, and Goddess-centered spiritual l...

Modern Witchcraft: Goddess Empowerment for the Kick-Ass Woman is an inspiring and empowering guide that blends spirituality, self-discovery, and practical witchcraft into a modern lifestyle handbook for women. The book encourages readers to reconnect with feminine energy, inner strength, and ancient goddess traditions while navigating the challenges of contemporary life. Written in an engaging and...

Kathy Jones’s The Ancient British Goddess is a fascinating and spiritually rich exploration of the feminine divine in the myths, landscapes, and sacred traditions of Britain. First published in the early 1990s and later expanded, the book combines mythology, folklore, archaeology, and contemporary spirituality to present a vision of an ancient Goddess tradition that Jones believes continues to res...

Gareth Knight’s The Faery Gates of Avalon is a fascinating and imaginative exploration of Arthurian legend, Celtic mythology, and the spiritual significance of the Faery realm. Drawing heavily upon the medieval romances of Chrétien de Troyes, Knight reinterprets familiar tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as symbolic accounts of initiation into the mysteries of the Otherworld ...

Alaric Albertsson’s Wyrdworking: The Path of a Saxon Sorcerer is an engaging and insightful exploration of Anglo-Saxon magical traditions, offering readers a practical guide to a lesser-known branch of Germanic spirituality. Published in 2011, the book serves as a companion to Albertsson’s earlier work on Saxon paganism, shifting the focus from religious practice to the art of magic and sorcery. D...

The Witch’s Companion by Soraya is an engaging and accessible guide to the world of Wicca and Paganism, written for both beginners and those seeking to deepen their understanding of modern witchcraft. As a renowned psychic, astrologer, and numerologist, Soraya brings years of experience to this comprehensive handbook, offering readers a practical introduction to pagan beliefs, rituals, and spiritu...

Raymond Buckland’s Scottish Witchcraft: The History and Magick of the Picts is a fascinating blend of history, folklore, and practical spirituality that seeks to introduce readers to “PectiWita,” a form of witchcraft that Buckland associates with the ancient Picts of Scotland. First published in 1991, the book remains a noteworthy contribution to modern pagan literature, particularly for those int...