

Just because you've chosen to practice as a solitary doesn't mean you should never come into contact with other Pagans or Wiccans. The person you are now is not the same person you were ten years ago, and it's healthy for us to be able to look back and see where we were, and how far we've come.

Finally, it's important to keep track of what you do magically and spiritually because as people, we evolve. You can go back and repeat things that you find to be useful later one. Secondly, by writing down your rituals, prayers, or spellwork, you're laying the foundation for your tradition. First, it allows you to document what you've tried and done, as well as what works and doesn't work for you. This is important for a variety of reasons. Many people choose to keep a Book of Shadows, or BOS, to chronicle their magical studies. Whether your routine includes meditation, reading, ritual work, or whatever, try to do something each day that helps you work towards achieving your spiritual studies. It's easy to let your studies go by the wayside if you're all by yourself, so establishing a daily routine will help you keep on task.

Read about Solitary Wicca, which teaches you how to practice wicca-whether you work with a coven or practice alone-and goes beyond the “how” of different practices to explore the “why”: for example, when should you create a sacred space rather than cast a circle? How and why do you purify yourself before a ritual? What is grounding and why is it important for you to ground yourself before doing spellwork? For those who seek them, Wicca has all the answers.

It also includes comprehensive explanations of the traditions, beliefs, and rituals that make up the Wiccan religion. This book will guide you in reexamining basic Wicca and teach you to create rich rituals that will foster your personal growth. Wicca: A Modern Practitioner’s Guide takes you beyond the trendy witchy basics to the deeper roots the practice. You’ve bought your crystals and cast your basic spells, planted your herb garden and smudged your home-now what? Go beyond the basics of witchcraft and take your study of wicca to the next level: everything you need to know to have a deeper understanding of wicca, its teachings, and the meaning behind its rituals and practices.
