But from the Hellenistic age onwards, some Greek and Roman philosophers and magicians portrayed her quite differently, allotting to her such duties as ensouling the cosmos and the individual men within it, forming the connective boundary between the divine and human worlds, and facilitating such communication between man and god as could lead eventually to the individual soul's release. She was celestial and potentially beneficent, rather than chthonic and threatening.

    An exploration of the inner symbology, sacred cycles, working tools, incantations, spells & pathworking of the ancient Witchcraft. A practical grim

    The nature of the rites are shown to revolve around traditional witchcraft passed down from ancient times.'

    Exploring the ideas and information in The Chalice and the Blade, Eisler here teams up with another award-winning writer to apply her book's teachings in a guide to more satisfying, more meaningful options for ourselves and our planet.

    Hallowquest takes you on a journey into the magical realm of King Arthur.

    The Magical and Ritual Use of Perfumes shows how scents can become the very “essence of magic,” providing direct access to the emotional centers of the brain and memory.

    In this book Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki tells how she first came to hear of the ancient Atlantean Sacred Cord and gives full instructions on how to make one, explaining the magical significance of each bead. She goes on to outline a meditational journey using the Cord, guiding the reader through the course of a year from the first bead, the birth of the untutored Primal Spark, to the last bead, the realisation of divinity. Each set of beads brings greater insights into the self and awareness of the interrelationship between all living things on the Earth. An important learning device for esoteric work and self-transformation, the Sacred Cord is a valuable aid to self-development, while the Sacred Cord meditation cycle presents a spiritual journey which is both uplifting and rewarding.

    The 78 cards, specially designed by award-winning artist Amy Zerner, are richly detailed, each one a miniature work of visionary art.Based on the ancient traditions of the Tarot, this contemporary Oracle is a remarkable system for self-counseling and understanding. Used with the accompanying book by Monte Farber, The Enchanted Tarot can illuminate and inspire our innermost being and will allow any seeker of guidance direct access to the wisdom of his or her Higher Self.Contents: -22 Major Arcana cards-56 Minor Arcana cards-192 page book illustrated in color

    In addition, each chapter opens with a specially commissioned illustration that uses the symbols, and associations of the festival to capture its particular mood and atmosphere.