Circle of Fire by David Rankine & Sorita d'Este
CIRCLE OF FIRE
A Practical Guide to the Symbolism and Practices of Modern Wiccan Ritual
By David Rankine & Sorita d'Este
*Circle of Fire* provides a practical introduction to the symbolism, rituals and practices of modern Wicca. Written by experienced practitioners David Rankine and Sorita d'Este, this accessible guide explores some of the key elements of Wiccan tradition and ritual practice.
Wicca is a modern Pagan religion and mystery tradition that combines spirituality, magic and personal development. Working with the divine as both Goddess and God, it offers a path centred on balance, personal responsibility and direct experience of the sacred.
This book examines the core ideas and practices of Wiccan ritual, including symbolism, sacred space, seasonal celebrations, magical tools and the role of ceremony within modern witchcraft. Suitable for both newcomers and those wishing to deepen their understanding of Wiccan practice, it provides a clear introduction to one of the most influential traditions within contemporary Paganism.
This book was written as a basic Introduction to Wicca.
2008, 168 pages. Paperback & Kindle editions available.
ISBN 978-1-905297-16-0
B&W 5.5 x 8.5 in or 216 x 140 mm (Demy 8vo) Perfect Bound on Creme w/Gloss Lam
Table of Contents
The divine feminine & masculine, Goddess & God
Wiccan ritual structure
The ritual tools
Planning your ritual
Preparing your temple space
The magick circle
The Guardians of the Watchtowers
Ritual content (including spells, divination & invocation)
Cakes and wine
Ritual refinements (including the use of visualisation and voice)
Purification and psychic protection
Ritual timing (including lunar, planetary, solar and elemental)
Elemental and other magickal gestures
Elemental pentagrams and landscapes
About the Authors
Sorita d'Este and David Rankine are authors, researchers and initiatory practitioners whose work explores magic, mythology, ritual practice and the Western Mystery Traditions. Drawing upon decades of experience in Wicca, Initiatory Craft, ceremonial magic and devotional spirituality, they have devoted much of their lives to studying and practising the Mysteries in both historical and contemporary contexts.
Between 2000 and 2012 they worked closely together, researching, teaching and writing on subjects including Wiccan ritual, magical practice, mythology, Hekate, pagan spirituality and ceremonial magic. Together they founded training circles and covens, led workshops and public rituals, and helped introduce many students to the symbolism and practices of modern witchcraft and magical traditions.
Their books combine practical experience with historical research, helping readers engage more deeply with ritual, symbolism, magic and spiritual development. Among their collaborative works are Circle of Fire, Hekate: Liminal Rites, The Cosmic Shekinah, The Isles of the Many Gods and The Guises of the Morrigan.
Today, Sorita d'Este lives in Glastonbury, England, where she continues to write, research and explore the mysteries of the gods, whilst David Rankine lives in Spain, where he continues his work on grimoires, ceremonial magic, spirit evocation and qabalah.
