Books
SPIRITED: TAKING PAGANISM BEYOND THE CIRCLE
Gede Parma
Llewellyn, 2009
A new generation of Pagan youth is here, and now there is a book that uniquely heralds their arrival. Spirited speaks directly to the young adult set, offering an incisive look at the complex issues that they face on the Path. This book addresses everything that a young Pagan deals with in daily life, from school and social life to friends and family to sexuality and love. Contemporary Pagan issues and spiritual practices are also discussed, including ethics, spellcraft, ritual, divinity, tradition, covencraft, and solitary work.
Interwoven with stories, advice, and first-hand experiences from young Pagans who’ve “been there, done that,” progressive Pagans of any age will welcome this dynamic and compassionate guide to Pagan living.
“An exciting new voice from a step beyond generation hex… An excellent guide for not only those in that generation, but for those of us seeking to understand and deepen our relationship with them.” —Christopher Penczak, author of The Temple of High Witchcraft
In Depth Description:
The Pagan Youth Are Here!
For years, there has been a growing interest in books for Pagan youth. While many of them have been good, the one uniting factor in all of them is that they have been written by dedicated people whose memories of being fifteen or twenty are rapidly
fading. They’re from a previous generation, and although many of the issues they used to face are still valid, Pagan youths today have their own unique concerns. If you’re looking for a book that can help you deal with modern life, you need Spirited by Gede Parma.
For Us—By Us
At nineteen years old, Parma is already known for his Internet writings on the Craft. He’s been practicing Witchcraft and leading public rituals for almost a decade. As a result of his training and experience, Spirited is not another “everything included for
beginners” title that has no depth. Parma explores serious issues thoughtfully, yet with a light touch and a sense of humor.
Spirited is composed of two sections. Part One, “The Fountain of Youth,” deals with school, family, and social life from the perspecitve of Pagan youth. It offers insights into living a truly Pagan life no matter how crazy things may appear around you. Part Two, “Beyond the Circle,” examines such concepts as ethics, spellcraft, ritual, divinity, community, covencraft, solitary work, and your place in the future.
Finally, Some Respect!
Too often, young Pagans are treated like they know nothing, and if you are included in spiritual and magical workings, you’re just an afterthought. Not anymore! Spirited celebrates the value and importance of Pagan youth in the wider community. It points out that you can offer your energy, creativity, and individuality from your own unique perspective. It explains what you always knew: Paganism is an expression of the natural and Divine. It includes several first-hand accounts from young Pagans to illustrate their experiences, showing the value of unity in diversity.
Spirited is not just about life and magick going on around you; it’s also a book about you and your deep, inner self. This book describes and offers rituals that will help you in your personal growth and transformation so you can become the person you
want to be. There is a lot of theory in this book, but there are also many practical techniques you can use. Spirited is absolutely unique. It dares to transcend the “age barrier” to give you a serious and substantial overview of modern Pagan practices. It is perfect for people in all paths, embracing eclectics and traditionalists
alike.
In the chapters of this book you’ll find valuable techniques that will enhance your magical practices, including:
• Trance work
• Drawing down
• Aspecting
• Shielding
• Gnosis
Perhaps most importantly, young Pagans will find Spirited to be a comforting and relevant guide for life today.
What People Are Saying About Spirited
A timely guide for young Pagans, Wiccans, and magicians! This is the real deal. . . [and goes] beyond the glitz and glam of Witchcraft, and certainly beyond the “101″… —Raven Digitalis, author of Goth Craft
. . . a thought-provoking exploration into the world of Magick and Paganism from a modern, young adult perspective. Impressive and insightful.
—Ellen Dugan, author of Natural Witchery
An exciting new voice from a step beyond generation hex. . . An excellent guide for not only those in that generation, but for those of us seeking to understand and deepen our relationship with them.
—Christopher Penczak, author of The Temple of High Witchcraft
. . . one of those guides that will inspire an entire generation of young Pagans. Parma effortlessly writes in a comforting voice of encouragement and understanding. He has a passion for the topic and first-hand experience as a young Pagan today. . . uses personal and current experiences enabling the reader to relate on a deeper level.
—Gwinevere Rain, author of Spellcraft for Teens
Buy at:
Amazon – www.amazon.com
Llewellyn – www.llewellyn.com
CRAFTING THE COMMUNITY
Gede Parma (compiler and editer)
Conjunction Press, Australia, 2009
“Crafting the Community” will inspire, inform and delight, as well as being an an invaluable documentation of Australian Pagan history.
This Australian Pagan anthology contains unique, personal stories from the hearts of some of Australia’s most community-passionate Pagans and Witches. Issues explored include initiation, covencraft, the mantle of priesthood, animal-communication and our indigenous roots in this planet we call Earth.
Order through www.conjunctionpress.com
LLEWELLYN 2010 ANNUALS
Gede Parma was the Lughnasadh author for the new and just-released Samhain 2009-Mabon 2010 Llewellyn Sabbats Almanac.
He also contributed a story of evolving perception and consciousness of the Divine in Llewellyn’s 2010 Witches’ Companion.
To purchase these books please visit your local chain or esoteric/occult bookstore. Or visit www.amazon.com and www.llewellyn.com for internet browsing and shopping.
BY LAND, SKY AND SEA: THREE REALMS OF SHAMANIC WITCHCRAFT
Gede Parma
Llewellyn, 2010 (released the 1st of October)
Discover the shamanic roots of modern Witchcraft and experience a profound deepening of the soul. Divided into three parts corresponding to the Celtic realms of land, sky, and sea, this unique book introduces readers to the ancient Celtic trinity while exploring its associated Greek, Hawaiian, Hindu, Stregheria, and Wiccan customs.
Develop basic magick skills in breath work, grounding and centering, omen walks, and celebrating the body through dance. Learn methods for expanding consciousness and working with energy, including astral projection, clairvoyance, and aura balancing, and ultimately enact shamanistic practices of trance, vision journeying, channeling, and oracle reading.
Praise for By Land, Sky & Sea
“Few writers impress me as much as Gede Parma. A true Priest of the Craft, Gede is following his higher calling. Witches, magicians, and spiritual individuals of all varieties can learn from the sound, intelligent, and experiential advice found in the pages of By Land, Sky & Sea. Without pretense, the author gets straight to the core of the material: conveying significant information that can help a fellow seeker walk his or her path of empowerment and self-awareness. The mystical techniques and honest advice given in this book can be a much-needed inspiration for those who wish to deepen and actualize their living spirituality!”
–Raven Digitalis, author of Shadow Magick Compendium and Planetary Spells & Rituals
Buy at:
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Llewellyn – www.llewellyn.com
ECSTATIC WITHCRAFT: MAGICK, PHILOSOPHY & TRANCE IN THE SHAMANIC CRAFT
Gede Parma
Llewellyn – June, 2012
For many people, Paganism consists of study, memorization, and ceremonial repetition. That’s fine, but more and more people are yearning for something deeper, something that is authentic and primal; something from the very soul.
Now, Gede Parma reveals this aspect of Shamanic Witchraft. Not a tradition, this is a fully-fleshed system with tried and true techniques that can help you take your current practices to the next level. You’ll discover:
• Trance possession (AKA “Drawing Down the Gods”)
• Becoming an ally of spirits
• Moving Between the Worlds with trance
• Healing methods
• Ecstatic spellcraft
• Divination
Discover the ecstatic, wild, gnostic, transformative, visionary essence that is part of our Pagan heritage.
Praise for Ecstatic Witchcraft
“Smart, thought-provoking and useful . . . A worthy contribution to the continuing growth and evolution of shamanic Wicca by a passionate and poetic member of the next generation.”—Phyllis W. Curott, author of Witch Crafting: A Spiritual Guide to Making Magic
Buy at:
Amazon – www.amazon.com
Llewellyn – www.llewellyn.com