I get asked all the time, “What books should I read? What are some good websites? Where do I start?” It is one of the first sets of questions any newcomer asks, and over the years I have collected many good resources for people who are just starting down their path. Whether you are looking for networking sites, a reading list, free texts on various subjects, or other basic information the various links below can provide you with an easy resource list to start with.
The Witches’ Voice – The Witches’ Voice is a proactive educational network providing news, information services and resources for and about Pagans, Heathens, Witches and Wiccans.
Solitary-Pagan.net – This is an educational site with two primary goals: (1) to provide information for those who are exploring Paganism, and particularly Wicca and Witchcraft, and (2) to serve as a catalyst in the spiritual development of those who practice alone.
Internet Sacred Text Archive – The largest freely available archive of online books about religion, mythology, folklore and the esoteric on the Internet. The site is dedicated to religious tolerance and scholarship, and has the largest readership of any similar site on the web.
Encyclopedia Mythica – Please enter the award-winning internet encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion. Here you will find everything from A-gskw to Zveda Vechanyaya, with plenty in between.
Aeclectic Tarot - Aeclectic Tarot lists over 1000 rated and reviewed Tarot & Oracle decks, so you can see sample images of the art and read in-depth reviews before buying your own Tarot cards.
Astrology-Numerology.com – The contents of this site is truly the equivalent of several free astrology and numerology textbooks online. We hope to show you that astrology and numerology can be easy and fun. Write your own horoscope or numerology reading! The tools are certainly here. The site is provided for your personal use to gain insight into some of the elementary and essential elements of astrology, the horoscope, and numerology.
Recommended Neopagan Reading – This is my amazon listmania list that I put together a while back. It is focused on general paganism and wicca and includes many good references books on herbs, astrology, crystals, and such. While it is not on my list above, if you can only buy one book, try A Witch Alone by Marian Green.
