Drawing upon the symbolic energy of many goddesses from ancient cultures around the world--energy that can be reflected in any individual--this oracle deck provides loving and clear guidance to those who seek it.The depiction of the goddesses in this oracle is non-traditional in order to blur the lines of what's expected and allow the goddesses to show their archetypal essence--which exists in everyone regardless of culture--while the oracle leaves room for an evolving story.The Great Goddess is calling you to open up and reconnect with the universe in all her forms. The Feminine aspect of the universe is rising to restore balance in the world. Will you answer the call and receive her guidance? Who could we become if we knew how to reclaim our true power?Striking, elegant interpretations of 52 goddesses from cultures all over the world await you in Goddess Power Oracle. Elen of the Ways call you to your path . . . Artemis offers to guide your arrow . . . Cerridwyn urges you to trust in the unlimited potential of your life . . .Because the art is based on photographs of real women, many of the eyes are illuminated to glow with the mystical qualities of that goddess and to imply the eternal light shining from within.May the Great Goddess awaken the light within you too.A special note from Colette:My artist and I created this deck in a deeply respectful spirit, and the way we depict these goddesses is in no way intended to replace their traditional appearances. This is especially true when it comes to the goddesses who are a part of a living religion, such as the Hindu goddesses or the Indigenous goddesses--this multicultural oracle deck would not have been meaningful if these goddesses were left out. The choices in the depictions of the goddesses came from a commitment to the Great Goddess and how She expresses Herself in every woman, every person, and we wanted this deck to show each goddess as a symbolic archetype within a unified whole rather than the actual traditional goddess. We hope you love it!

     When billionaire Maddox Wilder’s helicopter develops engine problems it forces the pilot to make an emergency landing in North Wales. With a heavy layer of snow on the ground, and a temperature approaching zero, Maddox seeks shelter in the local inn after his pilot volunteers to wait for the arrival of an engineer needed to make the necessary repairs. But Maddox doesn’t remain at the inn for long, somehow feeling himself drawn toward Pendragon Castle perched high up on a nearby snow-covered mountain. Which is odd in itself, because the castle isn’t shown in any of the maps for the area Maddox brings up on line. But the innkeeper assures him that Pendragon Castle exists and has been the property of the Pendragon family for centuries. Within minutes Maddox finds himself standing at the bottom of that mountain, staring up at the medieval fortress, unable to resist that almost magnetic pull drawing him closer and closer. Carys Evans is acting as temporary housekeeper for the Pendragon family while her mother recovers from having an operation and Carys can find a fulltime job of her own. It’s as well the job at the castle is only temporary because Carys is a disaster at it. She’s too young, too trusting, too outgoing, too everything for the very private Pendragon family. When the very tall, very dark, and extremely handsome Maddox Wilder comes calling Carys is instantly aware of the fierce and immediate attraction burning between the two of them, her whole body suddenly feeling alive and responsive in a way it never has before. The Pendragon brothers are less impressed with their visitor but refuse to allow Maddox Wilder to leave until he has explained exactly what he’s doing visiting their castle. There is no way Maddox is going to confide in the arrogant Pendragon brothers that the ‘voice in his head’ told him to come there. Just as that same voice is now telling him that Carys Evans is the woman he has waited his whole life to meet and that she belongs to him. Maddox quickly realizes the Pendragon brothers are hiding a secret that is even more shocking than his own. A secret that totally rocks Maddox’s world and draws him relentlessly toward the truth of who and what he really is. More books by Carole Mortimer: Dragon Hearts: NATHANIEL (Dragon Hearts 1) DERYK (Dragon Hearts 2) BRYN (Dragon Hearts 3) DYLAN (Dragon Hearts 4) GRIGOR (Dragon Hearts 5) GARRETT (Dagon Hearts 6) AERAN & RHYS (Dragon Hearts 7) DRAGON REUNION (Dragon Hearts 8) Series now complete Regency Club Venus: BASTIAN’S SURRENDER (Regency Club Venus 1) GABRIEL’S TORMENT (Regency Club Venus 2) More books to come in this series Regency Men in Love (M/M series written as C A MORTIMER): Hidden Lover (Regency Men in Love 1) Hidden Desire (Regency Men in Love 2) More books to come in this series. Steele Protectors: LOGAN (Steele Protectors 1) BRYCE (Steele Protectors 2) ATTICUS (Steele Protectors 3) ROURKE (Steele Protectors 4) HAYDN (Steele Protectors 5) More books to come in this series Also Available: Regency Lovers Series: Books 1-6 Series is now complete Regency Sinners: Bks 1-8 Series is now complete Regency Unlaced Series: Boo

    

    Whether female or male, the altered states produced by psychedelics and ecstatic trance expand our minds to tap into and enhance our feminine states of consciousness as well as reconnect us to the web of life. In this book, we discover the transformative powers of feminine consciousness and altered states as revealed by contributors both female and male, including revered scholars, visionary artists, anthropologists, modern shamans, witches, psychotherapists, and policy makers. The book begins with a deep look at the archetypal dimensions of the feminine principle and how entheogens give us open access to these ancient archetypes, including goddess consciousness and the dark feminine. The contributors examine the female roots of shamanism, including the role of women in the ancient rites of Dionysus, the Eleusinian Sacrament, and Norse witchcraft. They explore psychedelic and embodied paths to ecstasy, such as trance dance, holotropic breathwork, and the similarities of giving birth and taking mind-altering drugs. Looking at the healing potential of the feminine and altered states, they discuss the power of plant medicines, including ayahuasca, and the recasting of the medicine-woman archetype for the modern world. They explore the feminine in the creative process and discuss feminist psychedelic activism, sounding the call for more female voices in the psychedelic research community. Sharing the power of “femtheogenic” wisdom to help us move beyond a patriarchal society, this book reveals how feminine consciousness, when intermingled with psychedelic knowledge, carries and imparts the essence of inclusivity, interconnectedness, and balance our world needs to heal and consciously evolve.

    He loves his little brother and his parents, and he does okay in school. But he has issues. He can’t understand why the neighbor girl looks at him that way, or the way it makes him feel. He sees visions of places far and near, in the now and in the past. And in his free time, he practices magic—gifts handed over for 10,000 years in a Druidic tribe that serves an ancient Goddess. Lukas just wants to figure it all out, to just be a normal kid, but…A war is coming between Lukas’ Goddess and an ancient Demon King. The tragic death of his parents shakes his faith, and with the sudden loss of his remaining family it is shattered. Blinded by rage, Lukas turns away from his friends and trains under a deceptive, yet formidable master to hone his magic and prevent the demon’s final objective--obliteration of all life on earth.War begins! A forged weapon, Lukas rejoins his friends and sets after the Demon King. From a hidden crypt, where evil lies waiting, to the Iowa countryside, they battle to prevent the end of all they know. Lukas must overcome his doubts and allow the Light to work through him--to defeat both the foe of his Goddess and a new more familiar one.Soul Dark: Chosen is a coming of age tale in the modern-day world when a war between ancient deities and demons culminates in a winner-takes-all battle that could determine the fate of all mankind.