Best of
Divination

2012

The Steampunk Tarot


Barbara Moore - 2012
    . .With a turn of the wheel and a spin of the cog, the oracular machinery lumbers into action. The curtains slowly draw back; the time has come to reveal your destiny.Created by award-winning tarot expert Barbara Moore and brilliantly brought to life by artist Aly Fell, The Steampunk Tarot deck offers a glimpse of the future through a lens to the past. Retooling the gears of the Rider-Waite tradition, each card's intricate artwork depicts a scintillating fusion of man and machine, nature and technology, science and alchemy, romance and fashion. The included manual offers tips, original spreads, and guidance in card interpretation.Praise:"An electric marriage of favorite geeky things, this deck is the perfect formula." --Geek Mom Blog on Wired.com

The Romance Angels Oracle Cards


Doreen Virtue - 2012
    Anyone can call upon these beings, and they’re able to help unlimited numbers of people simultaneously.     This beautifully illustrated card deck by Doreen Virtue will allow you to receive angelic guidance about your romantic status, as well as conduct accurate and trustworthy readings for your friends and clients. The Romance Angels Oracle Cards can offer you more clarity about soul-mate relationships, healing from the past, and attracting more love into your life. Whether you’re seeking answers for yourself or someone else, these cards can yield valuable insights. The Romance Angels are happy to guide you to a lifetime of love!

Tarot Spreads: Layouts & Techniques to Empower Your Readings


Barbara Moore - 2012
    It presents techniques usually found only in workshops, plus nearly seventy different themed spreads so you can choose or create the perfect spread for any question or purpose.Tarot expert Barbara Moore explains what makes a great tarot spread and why, including how the principles of design and psychological response play a part. In addition to simple techniques that will make your readings more fun and more accurate, you will discover new ways to help you create a reading style that is all your own.--Select a spread and use it effectively for guidance in important areas: love and relationships, achieving goals, spiritual journeys, financial abundance, health, and situation-specific advice--Create your own spreads and modify a classic spread--Perform a 78-card reading to deepen your understanding of tarot

Gateway Oracle Cards


Denise Linn - 2012
    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!

Messenger Oracle


Ravynne Phelan - 2012
    These cards are infused with the magic of ancient dragons, elemental fae, mystical trees, and their animal kind- they are the messengers; who are here to guide us back to our true nature and to help us express our inner truth.The 75-page instruction booklet provides inspirational messages for each card and three different card spreads, including an original Gaia Tree Spread. Ravynne Phelan (a.k.a. Michele-lee Phelan) created artwork for Mythic Oracle of the Greek Pantheon, and Oracle of the Dragonfae. Ravynne's artworks are vibrant and powerful portals to the Divine. They are full of exquisite detail and bright with potent magical energy.

The Book of Elven Runes: A Passage Into Faerie


The Silver Elves - 2012
    These are not based on the Norse runes but are an original system created by the Silver Elves. The book is subtitled A Passage Into Faerie because each rune also advises a Magical Act that the magic wielder can perform to bring hir closer to Faerie. The use of these runes is itself an elfin spell cast in a unique way as each user weaves hir way deeper into the Elfin Realms.

The Hobbit Tarot


Peter Pracownik - 2012
    Following the hero’s quest along his many adventures, The Hobbit Tarot helps us understand the meaning of our own life journeys. 96-page booklet offers insightful tarot interpretations and three unique card spreads.Peter Pracownik is the forefront of the Visionary Art Movement. He created the artwork for the Imperial Dragon Oracle, Dragon Tarot, The Lord of the Rings Tarot & Card Game, and Woodland Wisdom Oracle Cards, all published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. Imperial Dragon Oracle won a 2010 COVR award.Terry Donaldson is the author of several books on tarot including the The Dragon Tarot and The Lord of the Rings Tarot.

The Twelve Astrological Houses (The Lost Writings of Dane Rudhyar Book 2)


Dane Rudhyar - 2012
    Like its companion book, it is one of Rudhyar's most accessible and easy-to-read works. It provides comprehensive descriptions of each of the ten astrological planets in each of the twelve astrological houses. In common with THE UNIVERSAL MATRIX, the astrological interpretations are more striking and psychological than what we came to expect from Rudhyar during the second half of the 20th century. The electronic publication includes hyperlinks to the birth charts of dozens of interesting example nativities. The volume is not to be confused with Rudhyar's later works -- "THE ASTROLOGICAL HOUSES: The Spectrum of Individual Experience" -- which is currently out-of-print and available used at Amazon.com -- or "The Twelve Houses as Problems We All Face."Some sample passages from THE TWELVE ASTROLOGICAL HOUSES:"Every personality is the child of an individual vision (Ascendant) and of a set of collective habits (second house), Rudhyar writes. The great person is one who uses such habits to demonstrate the vision - and thereby repolarizes them. The weak personality lets collective habits use the vision which thereby becomes distorted and materialized. Every personality is a field of integration for individual vision (first house) and collective habits (second house) - our inner life is very often a battlefield! It is in the third house that the issue . . . is determined; for it is the quality of the person's environment and of his mentality (largely conditioned by education) which will decide in the third house whether the fourth house factors (ego, home, and so on) will be energized preponderantly either by those developed in the first house or those belonging to the second house." PLANETS IN THE FIFTH HOUSE"When a strong planet or a group of planets are located in the fifth house of a natal chart this does not mean the native will necessarily be a particularly gifted artist, or a great lover, or the progenitor of many children, and so on. It indicates, rather, that matters related to this house will be insistently the focal point for the person's attention. The native will be involved in fifth house issues and experiences by apparent choice or by compulsion . . . They will create problems which will demand a solution. Problems however constitute opportunities for growth and for 'creative accomplishment' - thus the title of this series. Where there are no problems, the mind and will of the individual are not roused into operation . . ." MOON IN THE ELEVENTH HOUSE"The Moon in the eleventh house signifies a person highly sensitive to social moods and changes, who is often the mouthpiece of some great mass-movement seeking expression in a subterranean manner. The spiritual-occult systems proclaimed by Rudolph Steiner are much involved in personalized states of consciousness and dependent on personal 'revelations'. Indeed, it might be argued the 'revelations' of the seer could merely be projections of his collective, national and personal 'hopes and wishes' and fears and prejudices, rather than authentic and significantly interpreted revelations of spiritual realities. The traditional chart of Joan of Arc shows Moon conjunct Jupiter in the eleventh house - indeed an excellent symbol for one whose "Voices" saved a Kingdom . . ." DANE RUDHYAR (1895-1985) was the most important and influential astrologer of the 20th Century, introducing reforms to the ancient practice many practitioners and writers today take for granted. Rudhyar was also probably the most prolific astrological writer, contributing more than 20 books and almost 1,000 articles to modern astrology.

Gift of the Dreamtime - Reader's Companion


S. Kelley Harrell, M. Div. - 2012
    Kelley Harrell. First published in 2004, still no other modern shamanic work shares an experience of soul healing told from within the shamanic narrative, bringing relatable and credible insight to contemporary soul healing.In this Companion Harrell gives insights into the original work and revised second edition, including peripheral events and healing processes brought up in the book, and responses to readers' reactions to the book.

Alchemy and the Tarot: An Examination of the Historical Connection with a Guide to the Alchemical Tarot


Robert M. Place - 2012
    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.

Chakra Insight Oracle


Caryn Sangster - 2012
    The 148-page guidebook offers a wealth of information on different ways to use the cards both on a daily basis and for longer, more intensive transformational journeys. It is an invaluable resource for interpreting each card and addressing the underlying issues and potential ‘energy blocks’ within the chakras which ultimately helps promote self-healing and profound personal transformation.

The Light of Venus: Embracing Your Deeper Feminine, Empowering Our Shared Future


Adam Gainsburg - 2012
    It demonstrates how to embrace more of your inner feminine nature so that you can better contribute to an improved world. The dynamic phases of Venus are an untapped gem for those wishing to shift out of a me-centric life and into a we-empowered life. The day you were born reveals which of Venus 13 phases is yours. It describes how your innate Feminine Self unfolds into a unique and co-creative Feminine Dharma. Rooted in the most ancient skywatching practices and explained for modern readers, The Light of Venus is less astrology book and more a sky compass for empowering our femininity. It shows you how to connect what you see in the sky with how you best participate in the world. Extensive explanations, look-up tables, and attractive sky graphics make it easy to understand both the astronomy and the actual human experience of Venus in our skies at every phase. The Light of Venus features an easy, powerful method for aligning body, heart and mind to the monthly meeting of Venus and our Moon. The Light of Venus unlocks the ancient art of delineating observable planetary events and grounds them in contemporary, forward-leaning understandings. "Adam Gainsburg s work is an alchemy of intelligence and imagination that opens a brilliant pathway to take astrology from a cerebral, psychological study, more deeply into the full art of being human. As an astrologer, discovering Adam Gainsburg s work was a bit like discovering a new wing in my well-loved house. I believe he has created a new mythology of Venus. - Mary Plumb, Book Editor, The Mountain Astrologer"Adam Gainsburg listened to the sky and the sky did something it very rarely does: it revealed to him a new secret. Read The Light of Venus and you will know the secret too. - Steven Forrest, author of The Inner Sky The Light of Venus explores in great detail the phases occurring in the cycle of Venus [and] reveals the importance of seeing each specific placement in the horoscope as embedded in a network of interplanet cycles and holographic connections. - Melanie Reinhart, author of Chiron and the Healing Journey"

Mary, Queen of Angels Oracle Cards


Doreen Virtue - 2012
    She cares deeply about each of us, and gives us tender motherly advice about every part of life. This 44-card deck by Doreen Virtue is a beautiful, safe, and respectful way to connect with Mother Mary’s loving wisdom. The accompanying nondenominational guidebook gives you step-by-step instructions on how to receive accurate and trustworthy messages for yourself and others. It explains the general meaning of each card and provides specific details that can illuminate the answers you’re seeking.

Mythic Oracle: Wisdom of the Ancient Greek Pantheon


Michele-lee Phelan - 2012
    The bold fantasy styling of the Mythic Oracle goes beyond traditional serious tarot cards to offer fascinating entertainment and real guidance in matters of love, creativity, family, and fulfillment through the ancient, eternal wisdom of Greek mythology.Now, you can gain deeper understanding into what is happening in your life, what is needed, and what comes next. Author Carisa Mellado leads you on a discovery of the myths and their interpretations and instructs you on how to give accurate and powerful readings for yourself and others. With forty-five beautifully illustrated cards and a straightforward guidebook, you can begin moving through life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. Face the future. Find your courage. And let the Mythic Oracle guide you on your own epic journey.

Astrological Oracle


Lunaea Weatherstone - 2012
    The dynamic energies of the signs and planets, depicted in attractive Art Nouveau-style artwork, offers crucial insight into the past, the present, and the future. Explore the stars to understand the character traits, motivations, and strengths of yourself and your loved ones.Hardbox (4 x 51/4) includes 22 full-color cards and 192-pp book (31/2 x 5)The companion booklets for most Lo Scarabeo decks are in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.

Celtic Wisdom Box: Celebrating the Seasons


Caitlín Matthews - 2012
    The Celts revered the seasons and their four main festivals mark the turning points of the year. Caitlin Matthews shows how you can now access ancient Celtic wisdom and beliefs, and through simple ceremony and celebration, feel more in touch with the world, and yourself.

The Way of the Oracle: Recovering the Practices of the Past to Find Answers for Today


Diana L. Paxson - 2012
    Paxson offers a broad overview of the traditions of famous oracles in history: from the pythia at Delphi, the son of Beor, the Irish druidess, and the Greenland völva, to today’s modern seers who are resurrecting ancient skills to serve their communities.Paxson identifies the core elements of prophetic practice, her belief in probability rather than predestination, and offers exercises and examples to demonstrate how anyone can be trained to do oracle work. Her methods focus on trance skills and improving communication between one’s unconscious and conscious mind to encourage selfknowledge and decision making.The Way of the Oracle introduces the practice of oracle work to a wider audience, and shows how exploring the potential of other minds can expand our own.

Steampunk Tarot Pocket Companion


Charissa Drengsen - 2012
    A blend of post-modern and tribal, ancient and contemporary, traditional and subcultural. The Steampunk Tarot builds a rusty metal bridge to the edge of your subconscious. The Pocket Companion is a 100 page basic text with black and white images. Measuring 4.25 x 6.875, perfect bound with softcover, complete with images of each of the 78 tarot cards. Text explores the origins and core philosophies of Steampunk subculture, gives historical perspective, and delves into the architecture of the tarot. Original interpretations for all 78 cards in the deck, rooted in traditional meaning but also encompassing the oeuvre of Steampunkery. Three different ways to create readings. Glossary.

I Ching: Dead Moon


NOT A BOOK - 2012
    Taking a modern, gothic approach to the three-thousand-year-old oracle, the world famous Spanish illustrator dazzles us with his own unique spin on the ancient I Ching--and captures its divinatory power like no other. Along with striking, Asian-influenced imagery, each of the sixty-four cards features an I Ching hexagram. Collectors of art and divination decks will be delighted to add this gem to their collection.Boxed deck (21/2 x 41/2) includes 64 full-color cards and instruction bookletThe companion booklets for most Lo Scarabeo decks are in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.