The Second Circle by Venecia Rauls (2004, Paperback)

Venecia Rauls has done something I didn't think possible. She has written a transitional book that will move a beginner down the path and out of the plethora of basics books. I have already recommended this book as a reading choice for a group I am with. But I am also recommending this book to students basic as well as advanced.

I started down this path when Venecia was 8 years old. I absorbed much from this book nonetheless. Of course, I don't think you can't teach an old b!tch new tricks. :-) One of the more interesting experiences that happened to me was reading her words about learning to pay attention to symbols. As I was reading I realized I was ignoring a robin just outside my balcony. He was singing his good morning song and I had my nose stuck in a book.

I could go into details about this book, but suffice it to say that I think it is an important piece of work. You will gain from it what you put into it.

She takes a four pronged approach exhorting her reader to LEARN, THINK, QUESTION and DO. If you can really absorb what she is trying to say, you will, in fact, advance. Even if you have been pagan for over twenty years.

I've heard a rumor that this will NOT be reprinted. Don't miss out!