Best of
Paganism

1997

The Pagan Book of Living and Dying: Practical Rituals, Prayers, Blessings, and Meditations on Crossing Over


Starhawk - 1997
    This is the core of Pagan belief – and the heart of this unique resource guide to de

Celtic Folklore Cooking


Joanne Asala - 1997
    It is also a terrific introduction to Celtic culture. The recipes in this book were gathered during four trips the author took to Ireland and Britain, as well as visits to Scotland and Wales. She searched for people who still cooked in the traditional of their ancestors, passing down recipes from generation to generation. The result is a book that is rich in Celtic tradition. And the foods are delicious any time, too!Like a well-stocked larder, Celtic Folklore Cooking offers plenty of tempting choices for daily meals or special celebrations. Pick from more than 200 tasty traditional dishes, all nestled among colorful food-related proverbs, poems, tales, customs, and other nuggets of folk wisdom. Each recipe lists ancient and modern holidays associated with the dish so you can select the perfect fare to complement the season. Recipes include: - Mushroom and Scallop Pie - Heather Wine - Pratie Oaten - Beestings Pancakes - Hot Cross buns - Figgy Pudding - Boxty on the Griddle - Barm Brack - Sweet Scones - Scotch Eggs - Colcannon - Cockle Soup - Flower Pudding - Flummery - MeadThe ancient Celts celebrated their Sabbats with music, dance, games, food, and drink. Whether you are a solitary practitioner or a part of a larger group, food and drink should always be a part of your festivities, rituals, and ceremonies. This book can be the key to a wide variety of foods that will make you the talk of the town!If you are involved in Celtic traditions, this book is a must. If you simply like unique recipes for foods that are as tasty today as they were hundreds, even thousands of years ago, you'll want this book, too.

Two Flutes Playing: A Spiritual Journeybook For Gay Men


Andrew Ramer - 1997
    Andrew Ramer has something new to say. He does not rationalize, analyze, cheerlead or scold, but presents a simple vision so steeped in age-old wisdom that it appears more contemporary than tomorrow's headlines. By writing as purely from the heart as he does, Ramer engages in timeless place within us--a place beyond damage and doubt, caution and guile. Plunging fearlessly into the truth as he sees it, Ramer can't help but liberate readers from their own blinders about the saving grace of being queer.

Whispers of the Moon: The Life and Work of Scott Cunningham


David B. Harrington - 1997
    Whispers of the Moon combines Scott's unfinished autobiography with the added efforts of two of his closest friends. It traces his life and growth as a writer and philosopher-magician, and it also includes some of Scott's poetry, portions of letters, and exposition of his personal philosophy and religion.

Helrunar: A Manual Of Rune Magick


Jan Fries - 1997
    Its roots lie in the ancient pagan beliefs of our ancestors, who built many thousands of stones circles, long barrows and dolmens throughout ancient Europe. These same symbols and techniques were used by the pagan Celts and Germans. This book is a complete manual of magick based upon arcane symbolism and secret techniques. Contents: Meaning /Urda /Origins /Futhorc /Magical inscriptions / Memorial stones /Fascism / Titles / Cosmology / Nature / Qabala / Vision / Werdandi / Rune stance / Breathing/ Vowel song / Problems / Tune in / Health? / Divination / Alignments / Sigil sorcery / Seior and Seething / Energy /lda / Rune companion / Sources Jan Fries lives in Frankfurt near the Taunus Mountains. He is a musician, artist and magician. '...eminently practical and certainly breaks new ground.' - Ronald Hutton (author Pagan Religions of the Ancient British Isles) Recommended by The Cauldron 'a very meaty read...' PJ in Gippeswic Preface to the new edition When I went to school, my history teacher told us about the old Germani. In her opinion, the Taunus mountains were populated by a bunch of brawny brawlers who wore horned helmets and small pieces of pelt. They lived in hilltop settlements which were fortified by ringwalls. Barely able to manage agriculture, they had to rely on hunting to fill their stomachs. They lived in shabby huts with mud-plastered walls and when the Romans came, they fought the invaders with crude swords, pointy sticks and by hurling rocks at them... Nowadays, the ringwalls of the Taunus are known as the work of La Tene Celts, who lived on the heights in well organised cities. For this new edition much of the text has been rewritten and updated. A large section on the bronze ages, the Celts, Germani and the later Vikings added. The theme of Wodan and Helja has been elaborated with more detail on pagan Scandinavia. The chapter on magical rune inscriptions has been extended, on Seior/seething trances rewritten, the bibliography updated and twelve pages of new illustrations added.

Magick without Peers: A Course in Progressive Witchcraft for the Solitary Practitioner


David Rankine - 1997
    Witchcraft is composed of three main elements Magic, Mysticism and Religion - each treated in depth, and integr

Pocket Guide to Shamanism (The Crossing Press Pocket Series)


Thomas Dale Cowan - 1997
    concise ... instructive ... The Crossing Press Pocket Series are little books packed with lots of valuable information. This comprehensive series explores today's vast universe of natural health, personal growth and spirituality in a clear, easy-to-use format. Pocket Guides are ideal introductions for the expanding consumer interest in improving health, quieting the mind, and healing the spirit. Pocket Guides also make the perfect gift. Attractive, space-efficient displays are available, free with low minimum orders.

One Spirit, Many Peoples: A Manifesto for Earth Spirituality


Stephen Harrod Buhner - 1997
    In this rich exploration of earth spirituality, Buhner advocates experiencing the earth (the natural world) as sacred, an attitude which is essential for its ultimate preservation.

The Handbook of Ancient Wisdom: 3000 Years of Magic & Folklore from Ancient Egypt to Native America and Tribal Australia


Cassandra Eason - 1997
    They'll refocus your energies, strengthen intuition, and lead you to a better life. Aromas such as lavender soothe mind and body, and telepathic links connect you with those far away. Create magic with the seven sacred trees of the Celts, or try Chinese divination. Other forms of ancient wisdom you'll find are: Maori stone casting, Mayan mathematical mysteries, Norse runes, and lots more!