Pagan, Wiccan & New Age

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Pagan, Wiccan & New Age Texts

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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.net/

The Cauldron is a community forum where Pagans and their friends can "learn and grow spiritually and intellectually through discussion and debate." 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.

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."

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

The Irminsul AEttir, an Asatru church organization, maintains an impressive directory of WWW links related to many topics including: articles, Asatru personal and organizational pages, Norse/Germanic heritage, merchants, runes, and Seid (Norse shamanism).

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 Online
http://www.ravenkindred.com/

The website for the Norse Paganism or Asatru faith includes the Ravenbok, an online version of their ritual book, as well as other articles and links for Norse Pagan and Asatru resources, including groups and contacts.

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

A look at channeling on the web with FAQs, a glossary, e-zines, links to related sites, book lists and an eLibrary of over 100 full-text ebooks of channeled material.

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

Contains a substantial set of articles addressing the theology and practice of recreated Roman paganism, as well as links to primary texts, scholarship, and practitioners pages.

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

"The Troth's mission is to educate, train, provide resources for, and otherwise promote the polytheistic religion known as Northern European Heathenry or Asatru. Our religion contains many variations, names, and practices, including Theodism, Irminism, Odinism, and Anglo-Saxon Heathenry, and The Troth seeks to place itself as an umbrella organization where all Asatruar may meet, worship, and learn from one another. We understand that what we all share is a defining personal loyalty to, or Troth with, the Gods and Goddesses of Northern Europe, our specific and tribal ancestors, and the landvaettir, or spirits of the earth around us."

The Vodou Page
http://www.rootswithoutend.org/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.