It's been fifteen years since the death of Wiccan author Scott Cunningham, and that got me thinking a bit about his books and the impact that they've had on modern Pagans and followers of magical paths. Although he wrote a number of books -- and even more appeared with his name on them following his death in 1993 -- I think the one that impacted me the most in my studies was The Magical Household. It was a book that reminded me that while it's one thing to hold rituals and memorize correspondences, it's another thing entirely to live a magical life on a daily basis.

One book I always recommend for new folks is Cunningham's Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, because in it, a reader who has no inkling of what Wicca is can still understand the concept of becoming one with the Divine. I've also come to use his Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews frequently as a reference, simply because I like the way he breaks down the ingredients into the why, as opposed to just presenting a list of stuff with no explanations.

It's been fifteen years since Scott Cunningham crossed over, and yet his books continue to sell on a regular basis. Which, if any, of his works do you have in your collection, and what do you use them for the most?