The Triumph of the Moon is the first full-scale study of the only religion England has ever given the world--modern pagan witchcraft, otherwise known as wicca. Meticulously researched, it provides a thorough account of an ancient religion that has spread from English shores across four continents. For centuries, pagan witchcraft has been linked with chilling images of blood rituals, ghostlike druids, and even human sacrifices. But while Robert Hutton explores this dark side of witchery, he stresses the positive, reminding us that devotion to art, the natural world, femininity, and the classical deities are also central to the practice of wicca. Indeed, the author shows how leading figures in English literature--W.B. Yeats, D.H. Lawrence, and Robert Graves, just to name a few--celebrated these positive aspects of the religion in their work, thereby softening the public perception of witchcraft in Victorian England. From cunning village folk to freemasons and from high magic to the black arts, Hutton chronicles the fascinating process by which actual wiccan practices evolved into what is now a viable modern religion. He also presents compelling biographies of wicca's principal figures, such as Gerald Gardner, who was inducted into a witch coven at the age of 53, and recorded many clandestine rituals and beliefs. Ronald Hutton is known for his colorful, provocative, and always thoroughly researched studies on original subjects. This work is no exception. It will appeal to anyone interested in witchcraft, paganism and alternative religions.

    Everyday Magic updates the ancient arts to fit your busy lifestyle. It promotes the use of modern convenience items as viable magical tools, and it incorporates the use of easy-to-find spell ingredients--most of which are already in your kitchen cabinet. It discusses the items and forces that boost magical work, as well as offering a multitude of time-saving tips and a large assortment of recipes for creating your own incenses, potions, and powders. More than 300 spells and rituals cover the everyday concerns of the modern practitioner.Set your spell into motion and speed up the results with "magical boosters" Magnify your focused intent and energy flow with herbs, flowers, trees, and stones Learn how to perform ancient arts with modern tools: your coffee maker, blender and crock pot Make your own magical powders, sachets, bath salts, potpourris, incenses and oils Discover the secret to success in magical workings Practical spells for more than 300 purposes 1999 COVR Award Winner

    In fact, the Tarot is one of the oldest and most enduring tools of self-transformation. "Tarot Journeys "by Yasmine Galenorn takes you on a voyage of self-discovery through the images and symbols of the cards known as the Major Arcana. Through guided meditation, you will hone your powers of visualization, develop a deeper ability to concentrate, and even effect changes in your life. "Tarot Journeys" leads you through 22 guided meditations, one for each of the cards of the Major Arcana, on a long inner journey to stimulate imagination. Working with the meditations can help you understand your transformation through various lifecycles. The meditations in "Tarot Journeys "guide you through the story of human growth and understanding, from the search for self to the tearing down of limitations to the transforming integration of your true nature. The practice of these guided meditations, either by yourself or with a group, allows you to explore your inner knowledge of the Tarot and establish a personal relationship with each card and its meaning. "Tarot Journeys" is unique in two ways. First, it uses Pagan archetypes throughout. The Empress becomes the Goddess, the Devil becomes the Horned God, and the moon becomes the Priestess. Second, the book includes a free CD, with two of these lyrical journeys recorded over beautiful music. Let this book and CD guide you with gentle wisdom on your path through life. Get "Tarot Journeys" today.

    

    In "Secrets of Sacred Space, "Chuck Pettis reveals you can create similar sacred spaces of your own. You'll learn how to use the architecture of power to create earth and stone monuments that can help you find inner peace and renewal. "Secrets of Sacred Space" reveals how you can: -Use geomancy, symbolism, numerology, and astronomical alignments to understand the ancient sacred sites and even design your own power places -Easily perform dowsing with rods and pendulums to find water, ley lines, and earth energy lines to choose sacred sites and create your own sacred monuments -Communicate with devas and other spiritual beings to discover a site's spiritual essence -Design your sacred space in harmony with a site's spiritual essence -Understand the powerful design cosmology of the Egyptian pyramids and other ancient monuments Sacred places of power move and enliven the soul. They take us to higher states of consciousness, inspire feelings of awe and wonder, and are places for retreat, self-renewal, and enlightenment. The making of the sacred space is as important, if not more important, than its use when complete. Building a sacred space -- a cosmic monument -- is a high form of meditation and the epitome of spiritual service. Discover the secrets of the earth and its special places when you read "Secrets of Sacred Space.

    From the land of the Holy Grail comes this new book and deck set, created by an artist and tarot reader who knows Glastonbury like the back of her hand. The deck includes 78 3-1/4" X 4-3/4" full color cards created from original oil paintings of mythological figures and symbolic landscapes. The book explains the divinatory and archetypal meanings of all 78 cards, the authentic ways of reading and using this particular tarot deck, and several sample layouts.