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Level I Required Books


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The Once and Future Goddess : A Symbol for Our Times
by Elinor W. Gadon, editor

365 Goddess : A Daily Guide to the Magic and Inspiration of the Goddess
by Patricia Telesco

Casting the Circle : A Women's Book of Ritual This book is written with a focus towards women; however, the technique and understanding of ritual covered in the text is very good for Goddess students of both genders.
by Diane Stein


Level II Required Books



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Grandmother Moon: Lunar Magic in Our Lives--Spells, Rituals, Goddesses, Legends, and Emotions Under the Moon
by Z. Budapest



Iron John : A Book About Men
by Robert Bly

(This is an alternate text for male students)
Motherpeace : A Way to the Goddess Through Myth, Art, and Tarot
by Vicki Noble

Mini-Motherpeace Tarot Deck (Cards)
by Vicki Noble & Karen Vogel

The Chariot
Motherpeace Deck

Level III Required Books

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Where the Spirits Ride the Wind : Trance Journeys and Other Ecstatic Experiences
by Felicitas D. Goodman

King, Warrior, Magician, Lover :Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine
by Robert L. Moore, Douglas Gillette (Contributor)


And choose ONE to THREE of the following
Elective Texts for Level III

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No Ordinary Moments : A Peaceful Warrior's Guide to Daily Life by Dan Millman

Healing With Gemstones and Crystals
by Diane Stein

Candle Magick : A Guide for the Novice
by J.E. Auer

Wiccan Warrior : Walking a Spiritual Path in a Sometimes Hostile World
by Kerr Cuhulain

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The Dream Book : Symbols for Self-Understanding
by Betty Bethards

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Tarot Spells
by Janina Renee

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
by Scott Cunningham

Mysteries of the Dark Moon : The Healing Power of the Dark Goddess
by Demetra George

Sisters of the Dark Moon : 13 Rituals of the Dark Goddess
by Gail Wood


Recommended Reading

There are many more books than those listed as required reading that are wonderful to read for enlightenment or enjoyment. Here are some more of my favorites. -- Rowen

Further Goddess Studies
Spiritual Study
Herbalism
Helpful
Fiction


Further Goddess Studies

When God Was A Woman
By Merlin Stone; A classic work in Goddess research.

Virgin, Mother, Crone: Myths and Mysteries of the Triple Goddess
By Donna Wilshire; Dramatic poems and scholarly commentary.

The Power of Myth
By Joseph Campbell with Bill Moyers; A comparative study of myths from many cultures.

The Spiral Dance : A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess
By Starhawk; An excellent overview of Goddess studies and the development of the Goddess movement.

The Silver Wheel : Women's Myths & Mysteries in the Celtic Tradition
By Marguerite Elsbeth & Kenneth Johnson

She: The Book of the Goddess
By Linda & Roger Garland, Nigel Suckling; Beautiful artwork.



Spiritual Study

In the Shadow of the Shaman : Connecting With Self, Nature, and Spirit
By Amber Wolfe; A complete approach to Native American Spirituality.

Jesus and Buddha : The Parallel Sayings
By Marcus Borg; Remarkably similar sayings from the two Masters presented side by side.

Celtic Gods; Celtic Goddesses
By R. J. Stewart; Good source of information concerning the Celtic path. Wonderful artwork and color plates.

The Wild Man's Journey: Reflections on Male Spirituality
By Richard Rohr & Joseph Martos; Male spirituality from a Christian perspective is examined for the modern age and trials.

Dark Moon Mysteries: Wisdom, Power, and Magic of the Shadow World
By Timothy Roderick; Examination of the dark side of the psyche with help from Jung's theories of the Shadow. This book combines magick and understanding the self. This is an out of print book. Used copies are currently available, however.


Herbalism

The Master Book of Herbalism
By Paul Beyerl; Explores magical and physical properties of herbs.

Bud, Blossom, & Leaf: The Magical Herb Gardener's Handbook
By Dorothy Morrison; A fun book with great recipes.



Helpful

The Law Enforcement Guide To Wicca By Kerr Cuhulain; Excellent resource for police officers and for those who work with government or public officials.



Fiction

The Forest House
By Marion Zimmer Bradley; The first book in this triology about pre-Christian Britian.

Lady of Avalon
By Marion Zimmer Bradley; The second book in this triology about pre-Christian Britian.

The Mists of Avalon
By Marion Zimmer Bradley; The third (and most popular) book in this triology about pre-Christian Britian.

The Firebrand
By Marion Zimmer Bradley; Visit ancient Troy from a Goddess perspective.

The Return of the Goddess
By Elizabeth Cunningham; An Episcopal Priest's wife finds the Goddess and awakens to her own power.

The Dragon and the Unicorn
By A. A. Attanasio; The first in the series taking a different perspective on the Arthur legends.

The Dragon and the Unicorn
By A. A. Attanasio; The second in the series taking a different perspective on the Arthur legends.

The Dragon and the Unicorn
By A. A. Attanasio; The third in the series taking a different perspective on the Arthur legends.

The Dragon and the Unicorn
By A. A. Attanasio; The fourth in the series taking a different perspective on the Arthur legends.

The Eye of the World
By Robert Jordan; The first book in The Wheel of Time series. There are nine books currently in the series, but I have listed the first three here.

The Great Hunt
By Robert Jordan

The Dragon Reborn
By Robert Jordan



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