Transformative Witchcraft

JASON MANKEY (Bay Area, CA) is a Pagan blogger, a columnist for Witches Pagans, and the managing editor of the Pagan portal on Patheos. He talks about rock and roll, Pagan deities, and various aspects of Pagan history at Pagan and magic festivals across North America. www.Patheos.com/Blogs/PanMankey

• ContentsIntroduction: The Transformative Power of Witchcraft 1Part One: The Origins of Modern WitchcraftChapter One: Gerald Gardner and the New Forest Witches . . . 9Chapter Two: Theories and Other Witchcrafts . . . 27Chapter Three: Rituals and the Literary Influence . . . 41Part Two : The Cone of PowerChapter Four: Energy and the Magick Circle . . . 73Chapter Five: Raising the Cone of Power . . . 101Chapter Six: Operation Cone of Power . . . 121Part Three: Dedications, Initiations, and ElevationsChapter Seven: Initiations, Today and Yesterday . . . 129Chapter Eight: Dedications and Degree Systems . . . 149Chapter Nine: Creating Initiation and Elevation Rituals . . . 167Chapter Ten: Rituals for the First, Second, and Third Degrees . . . 197Part Four: Drawing Down the MoonChapter Eleven: Drawing Down Deity . . . 225Chapter Twelve: Possession In History and Literature . . . 237Chapter Thirteen: The Ritual of Drawing Down the Moon . . . 259Chapter Fourteen: Alternative Drawing Down Rituals . . . 279Part Five: The Great RiteChapter Fifteen: The Great Rite, Present and Past . . . 293Chapter Sixteen: The Great Rite in Token . . . 303Chapter Seventeen: The Great Rite in Truth . . . 317Appendix One: The Charge of the Goddess 335Appendix Two: The Charge of the God 339Acknowledgments and a Final Note 343Glossary 347Bibliography 353Index 365

"Transformative Witchcraft by Jason Mankey finds the perfect balance between the core teachings of magical tradition and the fresh cutting-edge magic of the modern witch. This well researched book digs deep exploring the foundations of witchcraft in a conversational and honest tone that makes the witchcraft mysteries accessible and current."—Mickie Mueller, author of The Witch's Mirror and Llewellyn's Little Book of Halloween"A remarkable and refreshing exploration that is a must-read for anyone exploring contemporary Wicca and Witchcraft. Through a combination of in-depth historical research and charming personal narrative, Jason Mankey provides candid insight into important rituals and practices that are often glossed over or minimally explained in other texts."—Laura Tempest Zakroff, author of Sigil Witchery and Weave the Liminal"Jason Mankey's Transformative Witchcraft is that rare work that covers the vital history of Wicca without being dry and thoroughly explains magical practices in ways that are both engaging and capture their core mystery. Digging into far more than the usual basics and not afraid to tackle the deeper work while remaining relatable and easy to read, this book is a unique entry on the subject and should be essential reading."—Morgan Daimler, author of Pagan Portals - The Morrigan and Fairycraft: Following the Path of Fairy Witchcraft