The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft

A lot of info to look up in different categories and very throughout. I'm very happy with this buy!

I love this author and her other 5000 spells book. I need to get more of her books and this series too. Very detailed and well researched. Couldn't have asked for more.

This encyclopedia is a companion to the ENCYCLOPEDIA OF 5000 SPELLS, also by the same author.When I first received this volume, I was surprised in some ways: I had been expecting it to be organised by A-Z reference. In a sense it is, but Judika has actually arranged subject areas into alphabetical order, rather than absolutely everything there is to know about witchcraft in general - a much better way of going about it.The encyclopedia begins with an informative introduction. I urge everyone who picks up this encyclopedia, especially those with perhaps limited knowledge about Wicca and witchcraft, to read this first. Judika highlights in here that, as with beauty, "what constitutes witchcraft is dependent upon the eye of its beholder" (p.1). Quite an obvious onbsevation, but one that definitely warrants discussion, even in today's world.Following the introduction, there is then a section about the elements of aitchcraft. Again, I would urge you to read this before delving into the late pages. Topics covered here are the roots of witchcraft, animism, the worship of goddesses and the image of the sacred female plus dualism.Some of the subjects included in the reference section of the encyclopedia include Animals, Books of Magic and Witchcraft, Calendar of Revelry and Sacred Days, Fairies, Creative Arts, Women's Mysteries and Wormwood and Garlic: Dangers and Protection.As another reviewer said, this book is really a work to be used as a point of reference. It is not a how-to of witchcraft - patly because in order to do that, it would have to take on a certain stance, or tradition, and I see this book as more a general reference to witchcraft. This volume would be a good starting point for someone who has no or a little knowledge and would like to develop that knowledge. By Judika providing an extensive bibliography, you would certainly be able to use it in such a way. Likewise, because the index is also included, it enables you to use this book as a very accessible first point of call for when you may want information quickly.This is a brilliant encyclopedia. It serves its purpose very well. I am incredibly pleased that I purchased it. Good, informative books are not always easy to come by - books on Wicca and witchcraft can either be fabulous or very prescripted - whereas this helps you to learn more about such a wide subject with the chance to go away and develop your knowledge by further research. Highly recommended.

I love Judika. Her books are very informative, large, with so many pages. I can't imagine how much work she invests in them. But this is my favourite author. Meeting Judika in person was a revelation for me. We had several meetings online. She is gorgeous and beautiful the way she is. There is so much depth in her. I have all her books, and it is great to see her books in stores around Australia. Those books are not for everyone, of course, but they are full of knowledge about spirits and that dimension in which they exist. Thank you, Judika.

Love this book!!! So much really exciting and interest facts and knowledge to learn about.Very easy to follow too