The Twelve Wild Swans: Witchcraft Guide by Starhawk and Hilary Valentine
Guide: The Twelve Wild Swans by Starhawk and Hilary Valentine uses a fairy tale as a framework for an initiatory journey into Witchcraft. It presents three paths focused on magic, healing, and action, and is described as addressing both basic and advanced magical training.
At a glance
- Frames Witchcraft training through the tale of twelve wild swans.
- Describes three paths centered on magic, healing, and action.
- The listing says the guide is intended for basic and advanced training and for circles, covens, and groups.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Its three-path structure connects magical training with healing and outward-facing action.
- Kindle listing details include Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | HarperOne |
|---|---|
| Publication date | November 15, 2011 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 354 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0062125231 |
| File size | 3.1 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking a structured introduction or further study of Witchcraft practices.
- Circles, covens, and groups interested in a shared sourcebook for spiritual development and action.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a neutral survey of religions or a purely fictional retelling of the swan story.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and insightful, with a mention of its use as a spiritual guide. This aligns with the listing’s focus on magical training and spiritual development, though aggregate ratings alone cannot show how every reader experienced its approach.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as informative and insightful.
- One customer characterization calls it a spiritual guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Twelve Wild Swans about?
It uses a fairy tale about twelve wild swans to frame an initiatory journey into Witchcraft, with three paths relating to magic, healing, and action.
Is this intended only for beginners?
The listing describes the guide as serving both basic and advanced magical training.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are listed as supported or enabled. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
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