Neil Kramer draws on a lifetime of spiritual encounters and experiential gnosis to formulate a unique synthesis of metaphysics, mysticism, and esoteric knowledge--genuine, hands-on tools and teachings for transformation and enlightenment in the 21st century.The Unfoldment is a natural human process; a journey of growth, realization, and ascendance. For the first time, Neil Kramer's insights, techniques and, ideas are brought together in one inspirational work that has the power to change lives.The book fuses profound spiritual philosophy and dynamic practical application, specifically designed to help you:Claim your power--create a life of authenticity, resonance, and fulfillmentDissolve illusions and re-pattern old wiring--liberate the mind from systems of controlMaster emotional alchemy--transform pain and embrace flowUnveil the secret teachings and hidden histories of our ancient ancestorsUnderstand the intimate relationship between light and shadow, male and female, creation and destruction.

    They reveal a wondrous realm where you’ll discover what destiny has in store for you and also learn how to give accurate, heartfelt readings to others.This deck and accompanying guidebook help you interpret the signs that are all around you, from your nightly dreams to the coincidences, synchronicities, and symbols in your waking life. The Universe is always whispering to you, and the Gateway Oracle Cards assist you in understanding these secret messages from the realm of Spirit. An enchanted voyage awaits you. The keys through the gateway are in your hands!

    Yechidah provides a unique mix of thorough research with his own experience and understanding from using the system for many years, resulting in a book that is both scholarly and insightful. He explores the history behind the famous magician and seer, shows how the system was delivered, explains why it is such a powerful magical tool, and answers many of the questions that people have asked about the nature of the angelic beings. Gain an indepth knowledge of Enochian magic. Learn how to derive the names of angels from the various tablets. Discover the purpose of the tools. Ponder the mysteries of the more obscure parts of the system, with Yechidah's suggestions for what they might mean. This tome provides a comprehensive overview of the Enochian system for both scholars and magicians, with excerpts from Dee's diaries and insights from a number of Enochian magicians over the last century. Enochian Magic in Theory is the first of a two part series on Dee's angelic system, with Enochian Magic in Practice providing the practical instructions for how to put the magic into use.

    well researched, comprehensive and engaging, Haitian vodou will be a welcome addition for people new to haitian spirituality as well as for students,practitioners, and acedemics.

    Though the history of alchemy is intricately linked to the history of chemistry, alchemy has nonetheless often been dismissed as the realm of myth and magic, or fraud and pseudoscience. And while its themes and ideas persist in some expected and unexpected places, from the Philosophers’ (or Sorcerer’s) Stone of Harry Potter to the self-help mantra of transformation, there has not been a serious, accessible, and up-to-date look at the complete history and influence of alchemy until now.In The Secrets of Alchemy, Lawrence M. Principe, one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject, brings alchemy out of the shadows and restores it to its important place in human history and culture. By surveying what alchemy was and how it began, developed, and overlapped with a range of ideas and pursuits, Principe illuminates the practice. He vividly depicts the place of alchemy during its heyday in early modern Europe, and then explores how alchemy has fit into wider views of the cosmos and humanity, touching on its enduring place in literature, fine art, theater, and religion as well as its recent acceptance as a serious subject of study for historians of science. In addition, he introduces the reader to some of the most fascinating alchemists, such as Zosimos and Basil Valentine, whose lives dot alchemy’s long reign from the third century and down to the present day. Through his exploration of alchemists and their times, Principe pieces together closely guarded clues from obscure and fragmented texts to reveal alchemy’s secrets, and—most exciting for budding alchemists—uses them to recreate many of the most famous recipes in his lab, including those for the “glass of antimony” and “philosophers’ tree.” This unique approach brings the reader closer to the actual work of alchemy than any other book.A concise but illuminating history, The Secrets of Alchemy is written for anyone drawn to the alchemical arts, those who are fascinated by the science as well as the fantastic stories and mysterious practitioners.

    He is celebrated for his unique ability to blend strikingly contemporary elements with the traditional design vernacular. He has worked in ultramodern urban hotels and some of Japan's most famous classic gardens. In each project, his work as a designer of landscape architecture is inseparable from his Buddhist practice. Each becomes a Zen garden, "a special spiritual place where the mind dwells."This beautiful book, illustrated with more than 400 drawings and color photographs, is the first complete retrospective of Masuno's work to be published in English. It presents 37 major gardens around the world in a wide variety of types and settings: traditional and contemporary, urban and rural, public spaces and private residences, and including temple, office, hotel and campus venues. Masuno achieved fame for his work in Japan, but he is becoming increasingly known internationally, and in 2011 completed his first commission in the United States which is shown here.Zen Gardens, divided into three chapters, covers: "Traditional Zen Gardens," "Contemporary Zen Gardens" and "Zen Gardens outside Japan." Each Zen garden design is described and analyzed by author Mira Locher, herself an architect and a scholar well versed in Japanese culture.Celebrating the accomplishments of an influential, world-class designer, Zen Gardens also serves as something of a master class in Japanese garden design and appreciation: how to perceive a Japanese garden, how to understand one, even how to make one yourself. Like one of Masuno's gardens, the book can be a place for contemplation and mindful repose.

    Along the way we discover the true origins and significance of the New Testament’s Mary Magdalene and Blessed Virgin, as well as other enigmatic characters such as Lazarus and John the Baptist. Michael continues to decipher the origins of Jehovah and Elohim, showing that the worship of these deities was originally based on Druidism and Aryan tree worship. He reveals what Christian mythmongers hoped we would never know about the origins of their religious doctrines and iconography."After Christians had spent years destroying books and libraries, St. John Chrysostom, the per-eminent Greek Father of the Church, proudly declared "Every trace of the old philosophy and literature of the ancient world has vanished from the face of the earth" - Helen Ellerbe (The Dark Side of Christian History)"The male Holy Spirit is a product of Latin grammar - spiritus is masculine - and of early Christian mistrust of female deities...Conception by a male principle is illogical and this is the only instance of its occurrence in all Latin literature" - Robert GravesMichael's chapters on the Cults of Venus and Dionysus, pharmacopeia and Amanita Muscaria, give new insight into the dark secrets of the Church and elusive societies behind religion, government and media.This is an essential set for those interested in developing Symbolic Literacy. It reveals and explains the secret Astrological and Astro-Theological archive of precious emblems and sigils that Freemasons and Judeo-Christian mythmongers have long kept hidden from laymen.Containing 700 color images, the set presents the reader with information on the origins of religion and Masonry not found elsewhere in comprehensive form. Visit Michael’s sites for more information, and for interviews and webstream on this subject: treesoflife.co.uk and mtsar.com

    L. Ham approaches the Nagual Lujan Matus for insight into enigmatic events that have marked his awareness, what he learns revolutionizes everything he thought he knew. Realizing he has found an authentic guide, Bill enters into an intensive apprenticeship and directly begins to experience our living matrix as the multiplex of lucid interactivity that it truly is.Like countless others, Bill had been galvanized when concepts like the energy double, dreaming awareness and first and second attention were introduced in the 1960s by Carlos Castaneda. Exploring these fascinating propositions in his own waking and dreaming life, he found himself faced with discoveries and challenges utterly unaccounted for by conventional definitions of reality.What began as a faithful documenting of question and answer sessions has resulted in a most extraordinary manual on the crucial yet little understood subject of reclaiming our transdimensional sovereignty. A friendly flow of dialogue belies the gravity of this material, as Lujan deftly elucidates the very fabric of existence with humble yet compelling authority.These are no second-hand sorcery tales but genuine revelations from a seer bound by his inevitability to communicate what he knows. Describing the innermost workings of the holographic universe with a rare precision, these teachings decode riddles of perception that have long been surrounded with confusion, providing a luminous bridge to our true potential as human beings. Although what Lujan reveals is sometimes alarming, this is tempered by his multifaceted affirmation that the key to freedom lies in sincerely applying ourselves to the moment that continually escapes us; guided only by that most precious instrument of divination, our heart.

    When Atwood made her suggestive inquiry into what was termed "The Hermetic Mystery," she supposed that the adept Hieophants put the candidate into a deep trance and his soul was led into something that was for her the Supreme Oneness of everything.

    It also contains the most up-to-date explanation in print of Place's unique divinatory techniques. This book is also the long awaited companion for any edition of the acclaimed Alchemical Tarot, discussing the symbolism of each card in the deck in detail, and it is an essential text for anyone who desires a deeper understanding of the Tarot's mystical heritage.

    It includes such works as the Deofel Quartet, Breaking the Silence Down, Eulalia, and other short tales, together with an Anton Long essay on deciphering these sinister tales.

    The story follows the friendly trio as they learn all about how a car works and how it is constructed. Detailed illustrations show the inner workings of the car, teaching children the basics of how each part works together to get the car moving. Through hard work and perseverance, Eli, Phoebe, and Hank learn about both car mechanics and teamwork as they build a miniature racer. With the help of this sweet story, children will learn the different parts and functions of a car.

    Android 4 OS is, for the first time, a single solution for both smartphones and tablets, so if you master the information in this helpful guide, you'll be well on your way to successful development for both devices. From using activities and intents and creating rich user interfaces to working with SMS, messaging APIs, and the Android SDK, what you need is here.Provides clear instructions backed by real-world programming examples Begins with the basics and covers everything Android 4 developers need to know for both smartphones and tablets Explains how to customize activities and intents, create rich user interfaces, and manage data Helps you work with SMS and messaging APIs, the Android SDK, and using location-based services Details how to package and publish your applications to the Android Market Beginning Android 4 Application Development pares down the most essential steps you need to know so you can start creating Android applications today.

    For him and his adventuring companions, nothing ever seems to go as planned. Yet when the task of ridding an old keep of unwanted orcs turns into sudden betrayal, Brady and his adventuring companions do not shy from the epic quest and the dangers that face them. Told from the cynical eyes of healer Brady Theirot, who seems to fall for every woman he meets, this is a fast-paced fantasy tale filled with humor, action, and perhaps the best part, Brady's own dramatic perspective.