Doesn't give information on taking care of crystals. Doesn't mentioned closed practices, even though it mentions Hoodoo and Santeria. The author talks about the Pagan paths like they're a magical buffet you can just come and pick. I hate seeing Christian entities mixed with Witchcraft, especially a book so focused on Wiccan-based Witchcraft. From circle casting to elementals, to cardinal points, the woman goes on and on about Angels and Archangels. I didn't like that she said that gods were made up imagination from people back in the days, but I kinda get the message she was passing. Magic is intent and action towards that intent. You don't think of being rich and suddenly have a truck of money at your door. Talks that "everyone has done magic" because everyone has thoughts. Magic might help, but it's not a holy grail solution. You can't avoid all problems in life, you gotta face them. Talks that Magic is a way to avoid problems and bring blessings and it's not just that. Sometimes life just sucks or stuff just happens, doesn't mean it's a sign.
In the "Omens" chapter the author should have said that not everything is a divine sign. Focus a lot on self-development and talks about "The Secret", Law of Attraction and other coaching techniques which I think wouldn't be needed in this type of book. Even though the author tries to separate Wicca from Witchcraft it always goes back to Wicca whether in Ethics or in Festivals. Gives a wide range of spells and magical workings that can be used in personal practice. Gives simple and not too complex information about several themes.
Gives very good advice for searching and looking up for a coven. Gives great advice for solitary practices and for the solitary path. Not many books talk about that and it's such an important part of our practice, to know what we're comfortable with and not comfortable. Love the fact that she talks about Personal Ethics and a Personal Code and all. Wish it had a bibliography at the end with more recommendations, which also doesn't. Besides what I say below, it's not a bad beginner's books. Here are the main takes that I collected throughout my readings.
This book wasn't too bad compared to some others that I've been reading. So even though I have a couple of years of practice on my back, I always like to read books for beginners so I can have an idea of what's out on the market and what new books I can recommend!
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