Description: Gerald B. Gardner (1884-1964) was an English occultist, writer, and folklorist who was crucial in popularizing and formalizing modern Wicca. He claimed to have been initiated into a coven of witches in the New Forest region of England. He drew upon various esoteric and folkloric sources to craft the rituals and beliefs that became the basis of the Gardnerian Wiccan tradition. The "Gardnerian Book of Shadows" was handwritten by Gardner and contains a collection of rituals, invocations, poetry, and magical practices used within his coven. It focuses on the worship of a dual deity—the God and Goddess—and includes rituals for sabbats (seasonal festivals) and esbats (lunar rituals). The book also emphasizes the practice of witchcraft in a coven setting and the importance of initiation and secrecy. Due to traditional Wicca's secretive and initiatory nature, the "Gardnerian Book of Shadows" contents were kept initially private and only shared with initiated members. However, over time, some versions of the book have been published or shared within the wider Wiccan community, although access to the original text is still limited. It is important to note that while the "Gardnerian Book of Shadows" is influential within the Gardnerian Wiccan tradition, numerous other Wiccan traditions and offshoots have variations of magical texts and practices.
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Publication Year: 2023
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Book Title: The Gardnerian Book of Shadows
Author: Gerald Gardner
Publisher: Zinc Read
Topic: Books
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
