She is the Great Mother, ruler of earth, sea, and moon. In Wicca, we relate to the Goddess as three aspects – maiden, mother, and crone – symbolized by the waxing, full, and waning moon. Every god that has ever been acknowledged by man resides within the concept of the God, and every goddess in the Goddess. Connecting with the God & GoddessĪs Wiccans, we believe in a supreme, divine power personified in twin dieties – a God and Goddess. Both of the books listed above can be bought used for under $7 each – including shipping. TIP: If you don’t have a lot of money to spend on books, or if you don’t want to invest too much until you’re sure this is the right path for you, look on eBay for used copies. After you understand the basics, then you can start diving deeper on the topics that resonate with you – exploring different types of magic and ways of celebrating the wheel of the year.

Read these two books from front to back and you’ll know everything you need to start practicing. As solitaries, we have the freedom to choose how we worship and celebrate, and this book shows you exactly step-by-step how to do that.

It teaches you how to create your own tradition as a solitary witch. The second book – Living Wicca – is sort of a sequel to the first. It includes a complete Book of Shadows so you can start practicing right away. The first one teaches all the fundamentals you need to know – connecting with the God and Goddess, setting up your altar and tools, practicing magic, celebrating the Sabbats, and so much more. I’ve read a lot of beginner books and these are the best ever written, in my opinion. These two books were indispensable to me when I was learning to practice on my own and I still refer to them regularly 20 years later. Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham.Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham.When you’re brand new to the craft, I recommend two books to get you started: Keep in mind these are just the very basics – meant as a starting point. I’m breaking down exactly what you need to know to start practicing as a solitary witch. If you’re new to Wicca and not sure where to start, this post is for you.

A guide for the solitary practitioner