Vivianne Crowley

I think the title is a little misleading, it is going to take more than 20 minutes to master anything. However this is a good short book which covers the basics well. There are lots of simple exercises to build up your practice and even guidance on how to start developing your own rituals. It's a good starting point and I can see why many introductions to Wicca have it on their reading lists.

This book reminds me of the nature books I used to read when I was younger with its many pictures and few words. However, I did find it useful in that the book's simplicity brought me back to Wicca's core which is the God and Goddess, the elements, and my own body existing in unison. The means of opening and closing chakras was especially helpful.

Absolutely a waste of money. I only kept it to save someone else from buying it and thinking it was her book "Wicca" which is an excellent book. Look for "Wicca" (out of print), but steer clear of "Principles of Wicca". I buy "Wicca" whenever I find it so I can give it away when I recommend it to someone.

Good basic understanding of Wicca, the origins and a a good foundation of the old religion.