Post by bluefedish on Apr 12, 2008 15:53:20 GMT -5
Scott Douglas Cunningham
June 27, 1956 - March 28, 1993.
He was the author of dozens of popular books on Wicca and various other alternative religious subjects. Today the name Cunningham is synonymous with natural magick and the magickal community. He's recognized today as one of the most influential and revolutionary authors in the field of natural magick.
Cunningham’s religious beliefs were simple and easy to understand. He practiced a fairly basic interpretation of Witchcraft, often worshipping alone, though his book series for solitaries describes several instances in which he worshipped with friends and teachers.
While his beliefs were simple, he had arguably every detail of his religion thought out. He practiced things thoroughly, however he went out of his way to make sure explanations were brief and clear in his books. This exemplified his belief that everyone’s religion was deeply personal and invariably individual. In “Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner”, easily Scott’s most successful book, he wrote, “Learn by doing, and the Goddess and God will bless you with all that you truly need”.
He also believed that Wicca, which had been a very secretive religion in the past, should become more open and accepting to newcomers. In the same book, he wrote, “Wicca has been, up until the past decade or so, a closed religion, but no more”. The inner components of Wicca are available to anyone who can read and has the proper wit to understand the material. Wicca’s only secrets are its individual ritual forms, spells, names of deities and so on.
It’s reported that in 1980 Scott studied in a tradition under Raven Grimassi, another popular neo-pagan author. This is verified by Grimassi who admits that Cunningham studied under him for 3 years as a first degree initiate in his system. Cunningham later moved on, as Grimassi states: “In favor of a self-styled approach to Wicca”.
Published Works
Books:
* 1980 - Shadow of Love (fiction)
* 1982 - Magical Herbalism: The Secret of the Wise
* 1983 - Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic
* 1985 - Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
* 1987 - The Magical Household
* 1987 - Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic
* 1988 - The Truth About Witchcraft Today
* 1988 - Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
* 1989 - The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews
* 1989 - Magical Aromatherapy: The Power of Scent
* 1991 - Earth, Air, Fire, and Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic
* 1993 - Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen
* 1993 - Divination For Beginners
* 1993 - Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
* 1993 - Spell Crafts: Creating Magical Objects
* 1993 - The Truth About Herb Magic
* 1994 - The Truth About Witchcraft
* 1995 - Hawaiian Magic and Spirituality
* 1997 - Pocket Guide to Fortune Telling
* 1999 - Dreaming the Divine: Techniques for Sacred Sleep
Several of Scott’s books include black and white drawings and (in some editions) cover art by the Wiccan artist Robin Wood. Among these books are “Magical Herbalism”, “Earth Power”, and “Earth, Air, Fire, Water”.
Videos: Herb Magic
Selected Source:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Cunningham
June 27, 1956 - March 28, 1993.
He was the author of dozens of popular books on Wicca and various other alternative religious subjects. Today the name Cunningham is synonymous with natural magick and the magickal community. He's recognized today as one of the most influential and revolutionary authors in the field of natural magick.
Cunningham’s religious beliefs were simple and easy to understand. He practiced a fairly basic interpretation of Witchcraft, often worshipping alone, though his book series for solitaries describes several instances in which he worshipped with friends and teachers.
While his beliefs were simple, he had arguably every detail of his religion thought out. He practiced things thoroughly, however he went out of his way to make sure explanations were brief and clear in his books. This exemplified his belief that everyone’s religion was deeply personal and invariably individual. In “Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner”, easily Scott’s most successful book, he wrote, “Learn by doing, and the Goddess and God will bless you with all that you truly need”.
He also believed that Wicca, which had been a very secretive religion in the past, should become more open and accepting to newcomers. In the same book, he wrote, “Wicca has been, up until the past decade or so, a closed religion, but no more”. The inner components of Wicca are available to anyone who can read and has the proper wit to understand the material. Wicca’s only secrets are its individual ritual forms, spells, names of deities and so on.
It’s reported that in 1980 Scott studied in a tradition under Raven Grimassi, another popular neo-pagan author. This is verified by Grimassi who admits that Cunningham studied under him for 3 years as a first degree initiate in his system. Cunningham later moved on, as Grimassi states: “In favor of a self-styled approach to Wicca”.
Published Works
Books:
* 1980 - Shadow of Love (fiction)
* 1982 - Magical Herbalism: The Secret of the Wise
* 1983 - Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic
* 1985 - Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
* 1987 - The Magical Household
* 1987 - Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic
* 1988 - The Truth About Witchcraft Today
* 1988 - Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
* 1989 - The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews
* 1989 - Magical Aromatherapy: The Power of Scent
* 1991 - Earth, Air, Fire, and Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic
* 1993 - Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen
* 1993 - Divination For Beginners
* 1993 - Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
* 1993 - Spell Crafts: Creating Magical Objects
* 1993 - The Truth About Herb Magic
* 1994 - The Truth About Witchcraft
* 1995 - Hawaiian Magic and Spirituality
* 1997 - Pocket Guide to Fortune Telling
* 1999 - Dreaming the Divine: Techniques for Sacred Sleep
Several of Scott’s books include black and white drawings and (in some editions) cover art by the Wiccan artist Robin Wood. Among these books are “Magical Herbalism”, “Earth Power”, and “Earth, Air, Fire, Water”.
Videos: Herb Magic
Selected Source:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Cunningham
