Pagan, Wiccan & New Age

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Pagan, Wiccan & New Age Texts

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About.Com: New Age & Metaphysics
http://altreligion.about.com/od/newage1/New_Age_Metaphysics....

"Learn about the varied beliefs and philosophies known collectively as 'New Age.'" Explore esoteric topics such as astral travel, out-of-body experiences, chakras, auras, channeling, spiritism, dream interpretation, Fourth Way, Theosophy, Urantia and weird science.

About.Com: Pagan/Wiccan Religion
http://paganwiccan.about.com/index.htm

An Internet guide to Pagan/Wiccan religons, with feature articles, Website guides, and discussion forums. Topics covered include Pagans/Wicca 101, rituals, sacred places, festivals, art, and more.

Ar nDraoicht Fein: A Druid Fellowship
http://www.adf.org/core/

ADF is an "independent tradition of Neopagan Druidism" based in the United States. Their web site includes articles about druidic theology and ritual, as well as contact information for local groups (known as "groves").

Asatru Basics
http://www.erichshall.com/asanew/newtotru.htm

Provides a set of introductory resources to Asatru, "the modern rebirth of the indigenous, pre-Christian faith of the Nordic/Germanic peoples." Includes definitions, a beginner's reading list, outlines of ritual practices, and links to other resources.

The Cauldron: A Pagan Forum
http://www.ecauldron.com/

"The original purpose of The Cauldron: A Pagan Forum was to foster a community of Pagans and their friends where we can all learn and grow spiritually and intellectually through discussion and debate -- and have a good time doing so." The Cauldron's Web site hosts an extensive set of Pagan resources. including a Pagan Primer for those unfamiliar with the religion and an Ask a Pagan reference service.

Celtic Reconstructionist Paganism
http://www.witchvox.com/trads/trad_cr.html

This page provides a thorough overview of the Celtic Reconstructionist tradition of paganism, including sections on history, core beliefs, and ways of worship. An extensive bibliography and collection of Web links are also included. This page is hosted by the Witches' Voice.

CoGweb - The Covenant of the Goddess
http://www.cog.org/

This page is maintained by "the Covenant of the Goddess, an international organization of cooperating, autonomous Wiccan congregations and solo practitioners. Here, you'll find information about the COG organization and activities, as well as the religious beliefs and practices which comprise Wicca." Refer to About Witchcraft for a multipart description of the religious beliefs and practices of Wicca. Also, included are answers to Commonly Asked Questions about Wicca.

The Druid Grove - The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids
http://druidry.org/

"The Order of Bards Ovates & Druids, which traces its origins to 1717, is dedicated to presenting the Druid Tradition in a way that is totally relevant to the needs of our time, and yet which is firmly rooted in its ancestry and heritage." The Web site for this British Druidic order includes articles on Druidic lore, history and practice.

The Faerie Tradition
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5569/

This page provides basic information about the Faerie (or Feri) Tradition founded by Victor Anderson. Includes information on basic principles, deities, exercises, and Feri-related books and websites.

Gerald Gardner: The History of Wicca
http://www.geraldgardner.com/

"Witchcraft Today proved to be the first nonfiction book on Wicca ever published, and its author, Gerald Gardner, is debatably the first to ever practice Wicca in a recognizably modern form.... This website has been built to address... questions surrounding Gardner's life. I've been collecting information on Gardner since 1997, and I am about to embark on a period of intense study and writing that should hopefully yield a number of well-documented essays that I intend to publish here in PDF format. I also intend to include an archive of some of the rare documents and publications that I have gathered on Wicca's history. This is the first time that much of this material has been put online."

Hands-On Hellenismos
http://www.sponde.com/index.html

"The idea behind Hands-On Hellenismos is to provide practical information about Hellenismos (polytheism more or less in the manner of the people of ancient Greece), how to practice, and what is really going on in Hellenismos today." Includes information on libation, prayer, and other devotions, festivals, ethics, and Hellenismos at college. A sample reconstruction of a Greek festival is also provided.

The Heathen Update
http://www.vinland.org/heathen/update/

"Informal on-line news and networking service devoted to covering the Northern European Pagan Tradition and Asatru communities." Includes news items and listings & descriptions of upcoming events.

Irminsul AEttir Asatru Page
http://www.irminsul.org/

Irminsul AEttir maintains an impressive directory of WWW links related to Asatru. Topics include: articles, Asatru personal and organizational pages, Norse/Germanic heritage, merchants, runes, and Seid (Norse shamanism).

Mystical World Wide Web Time Grid
http://www.mystical-www.co.uk/time/

"This section of Mystical-WWW examines the global concept of Time, Days, Months and Seasons, covering festivals, myths, legends and much more."

Neopagan.net - Isaac Bonewits' Homepage
http://www.neopagan.net/Contents.html

The homepage of Isaac Bonewits, "one of North America’s leading experts on ancient and modern Druidism, Witchcraft and the rapidly growing Earth Religions movement." Includes Isaac's writings on Druidism, witchcraft, pagan polytheology, fundamentalism, politics, and other topics of interest.

Raven Kindred Online
http://www.webcom.com/~lstead/

The website for this Asatru kindred includes the Ravenbok, an online version of their ritual book, as well as other articles and links to Asatru and other Pagan resources.

Spirit Writings
http://www.spiritwritings.com/

A look at channeling on the web with FAQs, a glossary, e-zines, links to related sites, plus book lists and a large eLibrary of full-text ebooks of channeled material.

SVR Collegium Religionis
http://home.tiscali.be/mauk.haemers/collegium_religionis

The religious branch of the Societatis Viae Romanae is "dedicated to the historical recreation of the Religio Romana  by means of discussion, study, practice and creative expression." Their website includes a substantial set of articles addressing the theology and practice of recreated Roman paganism, as well as links to primary texts, scholarship, and practicioners' pages.

Theology for Pagans
http://www.geocities.com/pagantheology/

Essays on classic theological subjects (the problem of evil and so forth) written by and for Pagans. "I also have some Pagan poetry, original rituals and spells, and essays on various myths that you may find interesting."

The Troth Official Web Site
http://www.thetroth.org/

"The Troth is dedicated to exploring, practicing and promoting the pre-Christian religion of the Germanic peoples, who include the English, Norse, Icelanders, Swedes and Germans, among others. This religion is known by various names, including Asatru, Heathenry, the Elder Troth, and others." The site has articles, news, and related links.

The Vodou Page
http://members.aol.com/racine125/index1.html

This page, maintained by Mambo Racine, an Anglo priestess, contains lessons in Haitian Vodou history and practice, articles addressing special topics in Vodou, information about initiation, Vodou and Haitian politics, and links to other Vodou sites.

Wheel of the Year: Pagan Holidays
http://www.catanna.com/paganholidays.htm

This site provides brief descriptions of the eight Wiccan Sabbats and an extensive reading list of "pagan holiday books."

Wicca for the Rest of Us
http://wicca.timerift.net/

This "countermovement" page is dedicated to reversing the perceived "fluffy bunny" trend in modern Wicca. In the process, it provides an excellent introduction to Wiccan theology, practice, and history.

The Witchcraft Bibliography Project
http://www.hist.unt.edu/web_resources/witchcraft_bib.pdf

This site provides an extensive bibliography of works covering the history of witchcraft in early modern Europe and America. Also includes links to related sites. Compiled by professional historians. An excellent starting point for research on this topic.

The Witches' Voice
http://www.witchvox.com/

"The Witches' Voice is a proactive educational network dedicated to correcting misinformation about Witches and Witchcraft. Witchcraft IS a legally recognized religion in the United States ,and it is our mission to protect that right through education and awareness." The site contains detailed information about witchcraft and witches and includes networking information, news articles and personal essays. An excellent resource for people who practice witchcraft and for those interested in learning more about it.