Book Review - Roadmap by Moonlight: A Guide to Wicca for Life
- Mandragora Magika
- Feb 23
- 2 min read
by Deborah Lipp
Review by Si Mandragora
At this point in time, there are so many books on Wicca pulling for your attention that it can seem overwhelming to choose one to steer you in the right direction. As someone who has long recommended author Deborah Lipp to seekers looking for guidance in Wicca, I knew her latest book “Roadmap By Moonlight” would not disappoint. Those suspicions were confirmed when I dove into the book and found hidden gems filling its pages.
If you are unfamiliar with Deborah Lipp, she is a seasoned author with a variety of books willing to meet you wherever you are in your journey – from the experienced practitioner to someone just starting to dip their toe in the cauldron. She writes with intelligence, thought and purpose – all the while being easy to understand and staying focused. As a reader, I find these to be important traits for any author to have but in this subject even more so. Lipp has a way of cutting through the fluff and getting to the heart of the practice.
What makes “Roadmap by Moonlight” different from the other slew of titles that may serve a similar purpose, is that it covers the huge breadth of information taught in Outer Courts (or training covens) in one book but does so using modern language and sensibilities. Coming from a Gardnerian background, she offers a glimpse into aspects of the practice that aren’t always available to the general reader.
No matter where you are in your journey, “Roadmap by Moonlight” has something to offer: it goes over what Wicca is and is not; discusses different traditions under the Wiccan umbrella; covers the gods, circle casting, wheel of the year rituals, life rites and a plethora of other information. In all honestly this book could easily serve as a Book of Shadows itself, or at the very least, help fill the one you have with invaluable knowledge and expertise. It helps the reader understand the life of a Wiccan by explaining the way many of us live our lives – intertwined with magic and ritual.
For someone who wants to really grasp what Wicca is, look no further. Whether you have read every grimoire under the sun or this is the first book on Wicca you crack, you will find something valuable within these pages. If you are someone who runs a coven and teaches others, this book will be an invaluable resource that you recommend for years to come.
Publication Date: March 3, 2026
Page Count: 320 | Available from Crossed Crow Books
ABOUT SI MANDRAGORA
Si is a Gardnerian High Priest and Minos in the Minoan Brotherhood operating in Flagler County, FL. A practitioner of various kinds of witchcraft since adolescence, he now runs Mandragora Magika, creates occult art, grows all kinds of plants but mostly in love with the poisonous variety. Si holds a degree in Graphic Design from the Art Institute.
I really love how Deborah Lipp adapts her writing for all experience levels. Sometimes starting to learn about a new spiritual practice is just as overwhelming and stressful as when you first try to play the game: Friday Night Funkin on the hardest mode, everything just moves too fast. But an author who knows how to get to the heart of the practice and guide beginners step by step like her is truly a hidden gem.
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Beautifully written review — it really captures how “Roadmap by Moonlight” goes beyond just an introduction and becomes a practical guide for building a meaningful, long-term spiritual path. The balance between foundational knowledge and real-world application makes it especially valuable for both beginners and those deepening their practice.
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