Scott Cunningham, 6/27/56 - 3/28/93
Friday June 27, 2008
Today would have been the 52nd birthday of the late Scott Cunningham. Scott was the author of a number of extremely popular books on modern Wicca and Paganism, most of which are still in print and selling today. Perhaps his most enduring work is Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. While it's not traditional, initiatory Wicca, it did lay the framework for many of the solitary practitioners who follow a Pagan path today.
Scott Cunningham died at the age of 36 following a decade-long illness. Fifteen years after his death, his body of work lives on as his legacy in the Wiccan and Pagan community.
Scott Cunningham died at the age of 36 following a decade-long illness. Fifteen years after his death, his body of work lives on as his legacy in the Wiccan and Pagan community.
Comments
I will light a candle in your honor, Scott. Thank you for teaching me so much in my early days of the craeft (and still teaching me through your DVD on growing and cultivating herbs!) Many happy returns, my friend.
Rest in peace, there will be a candle in my window burning for you. Thank you for your kind guiding words. You were the one who reached out to me and changed my life forever. Goodnight, see you in summerland.
Thank you Scott for changing my life. Your teachings gave me hope when I was hopeless. May your time at Summerland be all and more you ever dreamed it would be. We love you Scott and a candle shines in your honor today in my home.
Thank you Scott,
Your gentle instruction changed my life.
Scott you will always be a reminder (a gentle reminder to me daily) that Wicca is a ‘flowing’ religion which embraces the differences of each and every Wiccan. I am
a solitary practitioner of 15 years.
Teresa
It’s never easy to deal with the loss of a loved one, especially such a young man as Scott was. Anniversaries are always hardest for those left behind. I believe that Scott carried out his intentions for this life, and did it so well that it was time for him to return to Summerland. I believe those who love him will be reunited with him before they all move on to their next life. I hope his loved ones find some small measure of comfort in that.
I have learned much from your works Scott…and found myself so in touch with your words…if I don’t see you again in another life…see you in summerland…
blessed be