WHY I MADE THIS BOOK Most of the information in this book is available on the internet in several different sites. There are some of those sites listed at the end of this book. I just wanted everything in one place, so I decided to put this together. Then I thought that maybe others would like something like this, too. I tried to put as much as I could in here, but there would never be enough space to put everything in one book, so I just put in the basics, really. I copied a lot from different people, but all their names are listed either in the content or at the end of this book. I do not mean to plagiarize anyone. I just thought that they have good ideas or information and didn't want to lose any importance to their articles. I did a lot of research and spent many, many hours online looking for different articles on the same thing. I never knew how little is written on one subject in one place. You have to go to several sites just to learn one thing about Wicca and Witchcraft. I have spent days sitting at my computer trying to find everything I could about the things I needed to know about the craft and the rituals that are done and why. Also, I had to search many sites to find out what kinds of tools are needed and how to make or where to buy them. This book is not meant to persuade anyone to be what they are not. I believe that if someone wants to know something they should be as informed as possible. I've had fun learning what I could and I use some of them, but no one expects you to be a " wizard" right off the bat. It takes years of studying and practice before you should be able to cast spells with authority and confidence. After a year you can be initiated into a coven or dedicate yourself as a solitary Wiccan. Either way is okay. It just depends on how you feel about it. Belonging to a coven can increase your power and you will be able to share ideas and spells. Being a solitary witch means that you will have no one to look over your shoulder or tell you what not to do. You should find a coven near you and go to some of their meetings to see if you like it or not. Always do your research. I suggest reading through this book to the end, before you attempt to do anything listed herein. Also I ask of you to read as much as you can before you take any major steps in your life. Do your research; read everything out there on the internet, and/or in the libraries. Do not dedicate your life to being Wiccan without knowing what you will get yourself into. You do not have to be a Pagan or Wicca in order to do the spells and charms in this book. Anyone can do them, just be sure you are careful and remember not to harm anyone. I cannot stress enough of how important knowledge is. Through knowledge you can be better. You will never learn everything about Wicca, Witches or Witchcraft, but you can learn a lot by reading, reading, reading, and practice, practice, practice. Good luck to you all, and if you decide this life is for you, then welcome to The Craft. Renee Kwiecinski (GrammaK)"