Best of
Witchcraft

2014

The Essential Lenormand: Your Guide to Precise & Practical Fortunetelling


Rana George - 2014
    For over 150 years, the Lenormand deck has been a popular divination tool around the world, and it's rapidly becoming a phenomenon in the US. Providing step-by-step instructions and a guide to individual card meanings, leading expert Rana George shows how to use the Lenormand for predictions on any topic: relationships, work, finances, family, and more.From simple inquiries to critical dilemmas, the Lenormand provides a glimpse of the future when you need it most. The Essential Lenormand includes traditional reading methods, Rana George's personal techniques, tips for working with multiple spreads, and ways to use the Lenormand with the tarot. Use the Lenormand to unlock the secrets of your destiny, and reveal the knowledge hidden within.Praise: You won't find a better teacher than Rana George.--Mary K. Greer

Wicca for Beginners: A Guide to Wiccan Beliefs, Rituals, Magic, and Witchcraft


Lisa Chamberlain - 2014
    But what is it that has made these people turn their back on the formal, structured religions that encompass the majority of the Western world?In our modern, high-pressured world, many of us fail to take notice the sheer beauty of the natural world surrounding us. In many ways, this is a travesty: the world we live in today seems so completely distant from the one our ancestors lived in, a world where humans and nature were at one, their existence intertwined in the natural cycles of life.Wicca is a new way of life, a religion that takes you back to a more simple time, before the invention of the high-tech gadgetry we see all around us. You will learn to live and appreciate the natural world that surrounds you, celebrating the intricate changes in the seasons and everything they bring — from the bounties of the Summer harvest, to the cold and darkness of the Winter months, as Mother Nature rests in preparation for the next explosive cycle of life that Spring brings.Wicca is a re-incarnation of the very earliest religions, long pre-dating Christianity. Wiccans celebrate and share many of the same beliefs that these early people held, and try to embrace their way of life, all while remaining fully-functional in today's modern world. Foundations for Becoming a Practicing Wiccan Wicca differs from the highly structured religions that most people in the Western world are familiar with. There is no sacred text to follow, teaching you about the religion, and how to live your life to the fullest.Wiccans must take it upon themselves to piece together the many different aspects of this exciting, enchanting religion, and this can seem highly intimidating at first.Wicca for Beginners was created with these people in mind, acting as an entry point for anyone seeking information about the Wicca religion — whether you're just looking to learn more about the fascinating Wiccan way of life, or you want to start practicing Wicca yourself.You will learn all about the history of the religion, the many different beliefs held by Wiccans, and the significant dates and celebrations of the Wiccan calendar. You'll be introduced to the Wiccan deities, discover the Wiccan tools and altar, and learn the difference between a coven and a solitary practitioner.Finally, you will be introduced to the concepts of witchcraft and magic, learn the basics of rituals and spellwork, and will even be shown an example ritual, perfect for beginners.In other words, Wicca for Beginners will teach you everything you need to know to start practicing Wicca, today!So scroll to the top of the page and hit the buy button now, and you can also download my fantastic free gift!Blessed Be.

The Morrigan: Meeting the Great Queens


Morgan Daimler - 2014
    This book is an introduction to the Morrigan and several related goddesses who share the title, including Badb and Macha. It combines solid academic information with personal experience in a way that is intended to dispel the confusion that often surrounds who this goddess was and is. The Morrigan is as active in the world today as she ever was in the past but answering her call means answering the challenge of finding her history and myth in a sea of misinformation, supposition, and hard-to-find ancient texts. Here in one place, all of her basic information has been collected along with personal experiences and advice from a long-time priestess dedicated to a goddess who bears the title Morrigan.

Hellenic Polytheism: Household Worship


Christos Pandion Panopoulos - 2014
    It serves as a useful introductory manual for the newcomer to contemporary Hellenic Polytheism as they take the first steps on their journey to worship the Hellenic Gods in a traditional manner.

Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World


Judika Illes - 2014
    She takes readers on an enchanting tour through witchcraft’s history, mythology, and folklore, where they will discover a miscellany of facts including magic spells, rituals, potions, recipes, celebrations, traditions, and much more.

The Halloween Oracle: Lifting the Veil Between the Worlds Every Night


Stacey Demarco - 2014
    They serve to honor those who have passed and to celebrate death as a natural part of life and an opportunity to welcome in a new beginning. During Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival from which Halloween originates, the veil between this world and the next was believed to be at its thinnest and so since the very beginning, Halloween has been an occasion for effective and potent divination--a chance to connect with the other side or get a glimpse into your future.Now you can harness the eerie power of Halloween every night of year, encountering black cats, vampires, zombies, witches, werewolves, jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, mummies and characters from the Mexican Day of the Dead tradition (including Lady de los Muertos), exquisite candy skulls, and more! Each of the 36 richly illustrated cards has an accompanying meaning in the guidebook featuring rhyming couplets like those used in ancient storytelling as well as a message of divination for you based on an aspect of Halloween tradition.

Laurie Cabot's Book of Spells & Enchantments


Laurie Cabot - 2014
    Here you will find everything from the essentials of how to create and cast your own spells to detailed recipes and rituals from Laurie’s years of experience as a high priestess and Witch. The Book of Spells & Enchantments includes:The Witch’s Apothecary: From herbs, plants, and trees, to gums, resins, and essential oils—all the ingredients to go into your spell or brew.Spellcasting Secrets: For love, protection, healing, hearth, home, and travel.Divine Power: How to work with the ancient gods and goddesses to enhance your spells.All of this and more awaits in the pages of this enchanted book!

Wicca Elemental Magic: A Guide to the Elements, Witchcraft, and Magic Spells


Lisa Chamberlain - 2014
    Many of us still carry with us superstitions, a belief that a specific action or object can positively influence the outcome of certain events. You might not realize it, but superstitions stem from the underlying properties of the energy that makes up our Universe. This energy is something that ancient civilizations were well aware of, but has seemingly been lost in today's technologically-driven world. For thousands of years, our ancestors believed that the Elements — Earth, Air, Fire, and Water — were the building blocks of the Universe, and their inherent properties and energies could be directed to manifest a particular outcome. In other words, the Elements are an integral component of Witchcraft and Magic, as practiced by some of the most revered members of ancient civilizations.Wicca is a religion that draws from the belief systems of these ancient civilizations, putting it in a modern context. Wiccans have a close relationship with the natural world, the cycles of life, and the magical properties of the Universe — just as our ancestors did. Foundations for Practicing Witchcraft and Magic One intriguing aspect that draws people towards Wicca is the concept of Witchcraft and Magic and the idea that we can positively impact our circumstances. However, Wicca has no sacred text; with no place to learn about the Wiccan religion and its many fascinating components, many people are put off.With no central source, Wiccans are responsible for piecing together different fragments of Wicca for themselves, in order to get a clear picture of what the religion means to them.As one of the more intangible aspects of Wicca, good information relating to Magic and Witchcraft are even more difficult to find. As a result, many Wiccans who wish to start practicing Witchcraft simply do not know where to start and will give up on the idea.Wicca Elemental Magic was created with these readers in mind — suitable for beginners, but equally informative for more seasoned Wicca Witches alike.By learning about the hidden properties of the Elements — the building blocks of the entire Universe — Witches are able to manifest positive changes for themselves and others, as well as fostering a deeper spiritual connection to the natural world. This, in a nutshell, is what magic is. Learn about the Elements, Witchcraft, and Magic Spells You will learn about how ancient civilizations understood the Elements, as well as modern observations of their properties.You'll be introduced to the four Elements and understand their intricate relationships, as well as how they influence your own personality.Finally, you will learn the concepts of Witchcraft and Magic, teaching you how to perform simple Wiccan rituals including setting up your altar, casting the circle, and calling the quarters — there are also a number of simple magic spells and charms for you to perform yourself, with each one using the energies of a particular Element.In other words, Wicca Elemental Magic will give you a deeper understanding of how and why we practice Witchcraft and Magic.

The Book of Celtic Magic: Transformative Teachings from the Cauldron of Awen


Kristoffer Hughes - 2014
    The Book of Celtic Magic provides the unsurpassed power of practical magic and the transformative forces of ancient Celtica.Druid priest Kristoffer Hughes invites you to explore the pantheon, myths, and magic of his native Wales. Discover the magical allies, the gods and goddesses, and the spirits of place that form the foundation of this vibrant tradition. Practice rituals that draw you closer to the divine energy of the trees, plants, and animals that surround you. Work with spells, conjurations, invocations, and magical tools that have been developed and refined from genuine Celtic sources. Complete with exercises and a glossary of terms, this step-by-step guide is a definitive source of authentic Celtic magic.

Les Vampires Oracle: Ancient Wisdom and Healing Messages from the Children of the Night


Lucy Cavendish - 2014
    This deck contains 44 cards and 136 page instruction book. Cards measure 95 x 140 mm. English

Techniques of Graeco-Egyptian Magic


Stephen Skinner - 2014
    Using academic tools, Stephen Skinner has translated and presented the information contained in the papyri so that the magic will transcend theory and become a real practice.More than simply a guide to the papyri, Techniques of Graeco-Egyptian Magic is a complete survey and explanation of the techniques, including:Attracting love, health, and foresight Bowl and lamp skrying Sending of dreams Mystery rites for fellowship with the gods And more! Uncover the techniques once used by Graeco-Egyptian magicians to bring this powerful magic into your life.

Practical Prosperity Magick: Crafting Success & Abundance


Ellen Dugan - 2014
    Providing an accessible foundation grounded in the seven Hermetic principles and the four elements, author Ellen Dugan explores how it can be combined with the law of attraction to improve your future. Along your journey you will discover:Success spells, good luck charms, talismans, and coin magick The law of attraction and the magick of manifestation How to remove obstacles to your success Your personal magickal energy and how it affects your spellwork Herb and crystal magick Planetary magick and prosperity deities Filled with humor and candid advice, Practical Prosperity Magick is everything you've come to expect from Ellen Dugan. Join her as she explores practical and advanced techniques for using transformative magick to change your luck and unlock personal and financial success.

Llewellyn's 2015 Witches' Companion: An Almanac for Contemporary Living


Llewellyn PublicationsDeborah Lipp - 2014
    This accessible guide will show you the path to living the old ways in today's modern world. This year's edition is filled with fascinating and informative essays on a variety of topics, from altars on a budget to planning a Wiccan wedding. Each one is organized by theme: community forum, witchy living, Witchcraft essentials, and magical transformations. Urban Druids Magical Visualization Prosperity Magick and the Goddess Abundantia The Ethical Use of Source Material Embracing the Dark Goddess ...and much more! Also look for our Witches' Calendar and Witches' Datebook, the perfect complements to Llewellyn's Witches' Companion. Included is a sixteen-month calendar and lunar information to fuel your spellwork and rituals.

The Witches' Almanac: Issue 34, Spring 2015 to Spring 2016: Fire: The Transformer


Andrew Theitic - 2014
    At one level, it is a pop reference that will fascinate anyone interested in folklore, mythology, and culture, but at another, it is the most sophisticated and wide-ranging annual guide for the Wiccan enthusiast.Modeled after the "Old Farmers' Almanac," it includes information related to the annual Moon Calendar (weather forecasts and horoscopes), as well as legends, rituals, herbal secrets, interviews, mystic incantations, interviews, and many a curious tale of good and evil. Although it is an annual publication, only about 15 percent of the content is specific to the date range of each issue.The theme of "Issue 34" (Spring 2015--Spring 2016) is Fire the Transformer, and among our lineup of obscurities is the Krampus, a Wassail recipe, Botanicas, the Restless Dead, Rum, and the Tibetan Dorje.

Llewellyn's 2015 Witches' Spell-A-Day Almanac: Holidays & Lore, Spells, Rituals & Meditations


Llewellyn Publications - 2014
    Spellcasters of all levels can enhance their daily life with these easy yet powerful bewitchments, recipes, rituals, and meditations.The 365 spells are conveniently cross-referenced by purpose, including love, health, money, protection, home and garden, travel, and communication. Beginners will find advice on the best time, place, and tools for performing each spell. More advanced practitioners will find tips for creating their own spells and enhancing their spellcraft. With space to jot down notes, this unique spellbook can also be used as a Book of Shadows. Planetary influences for each day A glossary of magical terms Pagan holidays and lore Daily color and incense correspondences Moon signs, phases, and void-of-course dataContributors include many emerging and well-known Witches and writers: Elizabeth Barrette, Thuri Calafia, Tess Whitehurst, Blake Octavian Blair, Boudica, Michael Furie, Raven Digitalis, Ember Grant, Susan Pesznecker, Emyme, James Kambos, Natalie Zaman, Estha McNevin, Barbara Ardinger, and Laurel Reufner.

Winx Club: Magic Collection


Iginio Straffi - 2014
    Before Bloom became part of the Winx Club, she was living a normal teenager’s life. All that changed one day when she discovered she’s actually got magical powers! Between enrolling in Alfea School for Fairies and learning to control her newfound powers, Bloom’s life is anything but ordinary now. Luckily, she’s got special fairy friends who encourage and support her—and help fight against wicked villains!

Wicca Teachings: An Introduction and Practical Guide


Tony Bell - 2014
     Perform your own magic so you will never need to buy another spell book again. A comprehensive guide to herbs, crystals, rituals, chants and incantations. Set up an altar in your own personal way. A rundown on the many Gods and Goddesses. Information on every other aspect of Wicca - from birth and death to the significance of full moons. It doesn't matter if you're new to Wicca or have been practising for years; this book, unlike any other on the market, will benefit you in many ways. Uncover all there is to know about being Wiccan, learn about nature and rediscover your place within this beautiful world.

Magical Healing: A Health Survival Guide for Magicians and Healers


Josephine McCarthy - 2014
    Written by one of the world's leading adepts, Magical Healing is a 'must have' survival guide for magicians, witches, occultists, healers, tarot readers, and anyone else who delves into the strange and challenging world of magic, beings, energies, and power. Such adventures bring with them impacts that can directly affect the health and wellbeing of the mind and body--a heavily overlooked aspect of the world of magic and divination.Magical Healing guides the reader through the complexities of how to maintain a healthy mind and body while exploring the depths of magic, divination and healing. It explains how energies can affect our health and what to do about it, and how to use divination as a method of keeping a check on your own energetic health. Magical techniques of visionary healing are included, along with approaches to self-healing and maintenance, plus alternative therapies, and how to stay clean and protected.Magical Healing is presented in a large workbook format which gives space for margin note taking.

Wiccan & Pagan Holidays: An Easy Beginner's Guide to Celebrating Sabbats and Esbats (Living Wicca Today Book 1)


Kardia Zoe - 2014
    As you attune yourself with the seasons of the Earth, you’ll begin to experience her magic in meaningful and satisfying ways. Wiccan & Pagan Holidays is a quick reference guide to the 21 Wiccan Sabbats and Esbats that make up the Wheel of the Year. You'll find holiday folklore, activity suggestions and even recipes for your Wiccan celebrations! The author is Kardia Zoe, co-founder of one of the oldest and largest information sites for Wicca and Witchcraft on the Internet. The website averages over 2,000 unique visitors per day and she has been providing these guests with guidance since 1997. This book will provide you with a clear, accurate understanding of the traditional beliefs and practices so you can move forward with confidence on an amazing journey into the enchanted world of Wicca. NOTE: The information in this book draws from the popular Living Wicca Today e-course, Sabbat articles Kardia has written over the past ten years for the Inner Circle newsletters and helpful Pagan holiday material from her website. Enjoy!

The Element Encyclopedia of Fairies


Lucy Cooper - 2014
    Be charmed by the Djinn of Arabia, meet the bushy-eyebrowed Hebu of South America, and investigate the Cottingley Fairies, as you lose yourself on this enchanting journey of magical beings.But beware: the forest is dense and shadowy, and that beckoning flicker may just as likely be friend as foe…Loaded with hundreds of fascinating entries, this complete A-Z guide is packed with delightful illustrations, stories, and fairy lore spanning the globe.Whether you’re a seasoned fairy-spotter or a new visitor to Fairlyland, The Element Encyclopedia of Fairies is an essential addition to your fantastical bookshelf.

A Kitchen Witch's World of Magical Herbs & Plants


Rachel Patterson - 2014
    This book is go-to guide on how to work with these magical herbs and plants, how to use them and what to do with them.

Fairy Witchcraft


Morgan Daimler - 2014
    Yet the path is still there, waiting for those who are ready to seek it out. This is a guidebook for those seeking a path that combines modern neopagan witchcraft with the older Celtic Fairy Faith. Topics include basic beliefs and practices, holidays, tools, altar set up, and theology, with the intent of giving the seeker a solid grounding in the basics of modern Fairy Witchcraft.

Shaman Pathways - Trees of the Goddess: A New Way of Working with the Ogham


Elen Sentier - 2014
    The old ones from the village would tell us about the tree, how it lives, what creatures it lives with, its whole environment. They would tell us stories then we would go to the tree and sit with it, listen to what it had to show and tell us. Later, we would ask it for a piece of its wood to make its spirit- home. These were rituals but all so natural and normal they were just a part of life and living for me as I grew up. TREES OF THE GODDESS will help you find your way of doing this."

New England Witch Chronicles Boxed Set


Chelsea Luna - 2014
    Over 250,000 words of reading for the incredible low price of $9.99. NEW ENGLAND WITCH CHRONICLES – BOOK 1 The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were an embarrassing stain on America’s revered past. Innocent people were persecuted at the hands of a few over-zealous puritans. But what if there were real witches during those colonial hunts? What if there are witches in present day New England? That is what Alexandria Ramsey’s crazy grandmother believes. Grandma Claudia claims Alex descends from a long line of New England witches. Modern day witches in Hazel Cove, Massachusetts? Unlikely, but strange things are occurring in the weeks preceding Alex’s seventeenth birthday, which also coincides with her family’s annual Halloween party. Alex is haunted by bizarre reoccurring nightmares of a man chasing her through the Hazel Cove Cemetery. On a few occasions, when her emotions have spiraled out of control, inanimate objects have shattered around her. But that’s just a coincidence, right? Alex isn’t so sure, especially after a local girl, who supposedly dabbled in witchcraft, was killed in the nearby forest. Alex knows something strange is happening to her. With the arrival of a new boy in town, the mischievous James Van Curen, who is making her life difficult and causing problems between Alex and her best friend, Peter, Alex feels like her entire world is on the verge of chaos. Could Alex really be a witch? Is it possible Hazel Cove will become a battleground for modern day witches and witch hunters? CONJURED – BOOK 2 After the disastrous fallout on Halloween and the tragic events that followed in the Hazel Cove Cemetery, Alexandria is left picking up the pieces of her broken life. Peter is adjusting. James hates her. Grandma Claudia is gone. Emma is incoherent. Victor went rogue. And Gamma still wants her dead. If that wasn’t enough to deal with, two burning questions are driving Alex insane. Who committed that horrible murder in Salem? And what really happened to Ethan? Alex has come to terms with her new life, but she’s yet to truly understand the ramifications of being a pureblooded witch in the supernatural world. And now there is a new danger on the horizon. Alex must find a way to fight. To survive. To protect her remaining family members and her closest friends from an unthinkable new enemy. One much more powerful and much more horrifying than the Gamma witch hunting fraternity. WICKED BETRAYAL – BOOK 3 The clock is ticking. Alex’s time is running out. Spring has hit Hazel Cove and with it, the pressure of Alex’s impending fate as Liam’s sacrifice is weighing upon her every thought. There’s so much to do and so little time. How do you stop an ancient pure blooded witch? But Liam isn’t Alex’s only problem. She must focus on what she can fix in the little time she has left. She must confront the past and the horrible betrayal Ethan suffered at the hands of a once trusted ally. Alex will do anything necessary to save Ethan. Even brave a trip to the supernatural capital of the world - New Orleans. Voodoo, Hoodoo, witches and spirits are nothing compared to the evil Alex will face in the backwoods of the Louisiana bayou. Will Alex’s desperation to save her family and friends pull her closer to the darkness? Who can Alex trust? Will James’ connections as a witch hunter help or hurt her? Can she fix her relationship with Peter? Or will the deep seeds of betrayal shatter Alex’s life? ALL HALLOWS EVE – BOOK 4 All Hallows Eve is the gripping conclusion to the New England Witch Chronicles Series. Halloween is fast approaching and, with it, Alexandria’s eighteenth birthday. Will Alex, Peter and James find Liam’s lost receptacle before the impending sacrifice on All Hallows Eve?

Create a Servitor: Harness the Power of Thought Forms


John Kreiter - 2014
    This manuscript is written in order to help you understand a topic that I think can change your life forever. It is also written as a challenge! If you are on the fence about whether you believe in the power of thought to create reality, then I challenge you to apply the material found in this inexpensive little ebook. There is so much mystery in the world and I find it unfortunate that even though many people are interested in using thought to alter reality, to get what they want, they do not know that there is more out there to play with than just ‘The Law of Attraction’ or ‘The Secret’. The mind, your mind, is indeed very powerful and can create anything you want, it is my hope that this manuscript will help you begin to see some of the possibilities. Discover how thoughts create reality. Discover how to overcome negative thoughts and energy using the power of servitors.

Hedgewitch Book of Days: Spells, Rituals, and Recipes for the Magical Year


Mandy Mitchell - 2014
    Her book echoes these passions and serves as a tapestry of real-life stories and time-honored folklore laced with a hint of magic! It is aimed at the practicing or would-be witch whose life is more jeans, chaos and the never-ending question of what's for dinner than it is black robes, cauldrons, and incantations."Hedgewitch Book of Days" features recipes and wisdom as it reveals the hidden properties behind the things we use all the time. The author shows how to turn the simplest tasks into meaningful rituals, opening our eyes to the extra special world behind the mundane and how to celebrate it! A new broader approach to old beliefs, there is something for everyone to take away--whatever path you are on.Journey through the wheel of the year with one eye on the kettle and the other on the magical!

The Little Flame Series Box Set: Books 1 - 5


Melissa Lummis - 2014
    She’s teamed up with the world famous DJ, Maximillian, to search for the ex lover who can help her put all the pieces back together. There’s only one tiny glitch: he’s been dead for over two hundred years. As a healer for all creatures supernatural, she’s no stranger to navigating the impossible maze of magical complications. But getting lost in the magic won’t be the problem, this time; finding her way back home will be.

The Curious Voyage of a Lost Soul (Winship Series Book 3)


Andrea Mina Savar - 2014
    Hoping to restore her fragmented soul, Willa jumps at the chance to be a photographer’s assistant in Paris. All goes well until an unexpected project sends her to the Alps and headlong into a thousand-year-old magical feud. While there, Willa becomes ensnared between visions of an ancient woman clad in blue veils and her ever-growing attraction to a wolfish young Frenchman. Willa’s adventure in the mountains quickly becomes a quest to uncover the elixir that will make her whole again.

Pagan Portals - The Awen Alone: Walking the Path of the Solitary Druid


Joanna van der Hoeven - 2014
    Through the magic that is Druidry, we build deep and abiding relationships with the natural world around us, and through our connection to the natural environment we walk a path of truth, honour and service. We aim to immerse ourselves in the present moment, in the present environment, in order to share in the blessing that is the cycle of life. Throughout the ages, people have withdrawn from the world in order to connect more fully with it. This book is an introductory guide for those who wish to walk the Druid path alone, for however long a time. It is about exploration and connection with the natural world, and finding our place within it. It covers the basics of Druidry and how, when applied to the everyday life, enriches it with a sense of beauty, magic and mystery. This book is for those people who feel called to seek their own path, to use their wit and intelligence, compassion and honour to create their own tradition within Druidry.

The Charge of the Goddess - The Poetry of Doreen Valiente


Doreen Valiente - 2014
    A prolific poet throught her life, her most famous and many previously unknown poems are published here in this special posthumous volume named after her best known work: The Charge of the Goddess.

Awaken the Inner Shaman: A Guide to the Power Path of the Heart


José Luis Stevens - 2014
    Dr. José Luis Stevens calls this the Inner Shaman—the part of you that connects directly to the true source of the universe. "The shamans of every tradition know that the physical world we can see and touch is a mere shadow of the true spirit world," writes Dr. Stevens. With Awaken the Inner Shaman, he presents a direct and practical guide for opening our eyes to the greater wisdom and knowing within—and stepping into the power and responsibility we possess to shape and serve our world. In this rousing and provocative book, he invites readers to discover:What is the Inner Shaman? How an understanding of our deeper spiritual potential shows up in every mystical and scientific tradition.• Seeing through the heart—why the heart offers us the most immediate path for accessing the Inner Shaman• Illuminating the Inner Shaman through spirituality, quantum physics, medical science, and experiential knowing• The Inner Shaman in action—how to stop living from the egoic mind and put your true essence in charge• Eight tools to strengthen your connection to the Inner Shaman, and much moreHumanity has become enthralled by the Siren’s song of technological progress, which has lured us away from the spiritual source that truly sustains us. In Awaken the Inner Shaman, Dr. José Stevens challenges us to reclaim our lost power to heal, see truly, and fulfill our purpose in life. As Dr. Stevens writes: "The Inner Shaman, suppressed and ignored for centuries, can be discovered in the most obvious place possible—within your own heart."

Existence (Lynnie Russell Trilogy, #2)


R.M. Gilmore - 2014
    Searching for answers to what she is, Lynnie heads to the only woman she hopes will never lie to her. Finally content with what she has become, her instincts take over and she finds herself trapped in a situation that could not only expose her true nature, but turn deadly for the people she loves. Her becoming was only the beginning of the story. This...this is where the action begins.

The Witch's Broom: The Craft, Lore & Magick of Broomsticks


Deborah Blake - 2014
    Whether sweeping the floors or helping with spells, rituals, and crafts, the broom is a more versatile tool than you ever imagined.Join Deborah Blake on a journey through the ages, exploring why broomsticks and witches have always been an inseparable pair. Enjoy broom lore, insights from well-known witchy authors, and instructions for buying or making your own for special occasions. From besoms to broomcorn, The Witch's Broom is the perfect guide for adding a new facet to your magickal practice. Have a nice flight!Praise: [A] clear, lucid, and ethical guide to the art of the broom.--Judika Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells

Seven Spheres


Rufus Opus - 2014
    It is designed to be a series of rituals that function on many levels to take an average ordinary magician and turn them into a self-actualized powerhouse of proactive reality engineering. It’s entirely about attaining initiation and empowerment in the highest levels of un-manifest reality. These experiences and rites result in the release of a floodgate of power that pour down through the layers of progressive manifestation, building up awareness, understanding, and ultimately raw potential as you move from sphere to sphere through the rites, ultimately culminating in the anointing of the magician as Priest-King directing the forces that climax in your personal daily experience of the Joy of your life. This book isn’t about physical or spiritual mastery, it is entirely about understanding that you, personally, are beloved, honored, blessed, and highly favored of every intelligence, spirit, angel, and god of every sphere. This is about understanding who you are and what you can accomplish as a human being manifest upon the surface of the Earth. Spiritual enlightenment and material mastery will be yours, if you do the work described.

Womanrunes: A guide to their use and interpretation


Molly Remer - 2014
    Books alone are available in a separate listing (ISBN is for book alone.+++ Listening to the deep self... In 1987, women's spirituality foremother and wayshower, Shekhinah Mountainwater, experienced a "goddess-lightning" strike of inspiration and created a set of 41 woman-identified rune symbols for divination and personal growth. Twenty-five years later, I discovered Womanrunes and created an expanded means of interpreting, using, and exploring these powerful, magical symbols. Discover and explore... *the herstory and development of Womanrunes *how to interpret Womanrunes *how to make your own Womanrunes *how to lay out and read Womanrunes

Celtic Tree Magic: Ogham Lore and Druid Mysteries


Danu Forest - 2014
    Enrich your spiritual practice with authentic Celtic wisdom and practical techniques. Written by a Druid witch and Celtic shaman, Celtic Tree Magic shows you how to:Practice ogham divination, charms, and spells Work with each tree's magical correspondences and healing attributes Make salves, tinctures, ointments, and green crafts Find tree spirit allies in nature and the otherworld Fashion wands and other magical tools With exercises, hands-on tips, and an accessible exploration of folklore and myth, this lovely and lyrical handbook provides practical skills and deeper understandings for beginners and intermediate practitioners.Praise: A trusted and guiding hand through the Celtic forests of wisdom and magic.--Kristoffer Hughes, author of The Book of Celtic Magic and founder of the Anglesey Druid OrderThis lovely work offers a truly experiential journey...It offers the reader a richer understanding of nature and self.--Philip Carr-Gomm, Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids and author of Druid MysteriesDanu Forest has made masterful use of the original sources...I heartily commend this book.--Nicholas R. Mann, author of Druid Magic

Drawing Down Belial


S. Connolly - 2014
    For the experienced, the text will help fine tune the practitioner’s senses, honing better communication skills with the Daemonic Divine. This book includes methods to prepare divination devices as well as tips and exercises to facilitate strong communication, as well as rituals to charge and dedicate tools and enhance each divination session. Included throughout are bits and pieces of Daemonic wisdom regarding the art of divination and Daemonic communication. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to divine, connect and communicate or you just want to sharpen your skills, this is the book for you.

Escape from Neverland


Nils Nisse Visser - 2014
    Wendy Twyner doesn't have much self-esteem when she walks out of the dilapidated council estate where she lives and strolls into the Wyrde Woods -only a few miles away but worlds apart. There she finds her perceptions challenged and possibilities for change which fill her with hope for a brighter future, though there are dark twists and seemingly impossible obstacles on this journey.An Urban Fantasy Thriller with a dose of Magical Realism thrown in for good measure. This is also a Green Thriller and Eco-Book with a strong emphasis on the environment. Intended for Young Adults and older. There's some Rock-n-Roll but nothing explicit. This is the first part of the two-part Lord of the Wyrde Woods series.

Hellenismos: Practicing Greek Polytheism Today


Tony Mierzwicki - 2014
    In Hellenismos, Tony Mierzwicki shows how to bring it back in all of its primal glory. Learn how to forge personal relationships with the ancient Greek deities. Recreate the practices of the Greeks and enjoy the richness of their spiritual practices. Explore this accessible introduction to Greek reconstruction and discover:Ancient Greek history and culture Deities, Daimones, and Heroes Simple daily observances and personal practice The lunar cycle and festival observances Controversial issues regarding Greek reconstruction Praise: I, for one, welcome Tony Mierzwicki's marvelous work, Hellenismos. In a single volume, it not only fills a vacuum in my education, it clearly and concisely provides fascinating insights into a world to which we are all indebted--a world of gods, and heroes, and spirits, and magick, and all that is great, judicious, and distinct in the western soul.--Lon Milo DuQuette, author of Homemade Magick and Low MagickCommunion with the gods is grounded in everyday practice. Hellenismos provides the reader with the necessary tools to quickly enter into Pagan Greek religion. The book combines an accurate historical understanding with practices updated for today's needs.--Brandy Williams, author of For the Love of the Gods and The Woman MagicianMierzwicki has succeeded in combining fine scholarship with deep vision to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of Grecian polytheistic theory and practice. His offering brings to life an ancient tradition made relevant for modern times.--Kristoffer Hughes, author of The Book of Celtic Magic, From the Cauldron Born, and The Journey Into SpiritHellenismos is an excellent guide to practicing ancient Greek polytheism. Advancing from daily, personal practices, to the sacred lunar month, and finally to the annual festival cycle, Tony gently draws the reader deeper into Hellenic polytheism.--John Opsopaus, author of The Oracles of Apollo and The Pythagorean TarotHellenismos makes an open and shut case for the need to modify the ancient Greek religion to suit the modern world, rather than recreating it faithfully...The author provides a wonderful guide to crafting your own personal path of venerating the ancient Greek gods and goddesses while remaining true to the spirit of the time.--Karen Tate, author of Walking An Ancient PathIn Hellenismos author Tony Mierzwicki provides an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced practitioners of ancient Greek religion...With instructions for holding daily, monthly, and annual observances, this book is nothing less than a toolkit for building your personal Hellenic path.--Alaric Albertsson, author of A Handbook of Saxon Sorcery and Magic and To Walk a Pagan Path

Farmhouse Witchcraft


Penny Parker - 2014
    To be a witch is to grow into something better, stronger, and greater. As you change, so will your view on the world and your outlook on life. You may find yourself looking with new eyes to see things you never saw before. You may find you walk different and bad habits start to fade away, or you may find yourself with less temper and a brighter outlook, and others around you will see the changes as well. So grab your broom and pointy hats, and let the magic begin. In this book, you will find simple spells, recipes, charms, earth-made salves, and poems from my heart. Penny Parker"

Letters from the Devil's Forest


Robin Artisson - 2014
    "Letters from the Devil's Forest" is a lengthy anthology of Artisson's writings regarding every topic of essence and interest to the student or researcher of the half-remembered occult practices of "spirit-pacting" and spirit-allegiance: the timeless root-practices that underlie the genuine sorcerous traditions of the West. Over 130 chapters, representing public and private writings done by Artisson in the last five years, but drawing on over 20 years of his own practice and in-depth researches, are brought together into one informative tome, to better serve the needs of the modern mystic or malcontent in search of a roadmap to the hidden angles of life's most seductive mystery: the mystery of sorcery, and the parallel mystery of spiritual ecology.The generous amounts of material housed in this encyclopedia of lore comes divided into nine major portions, including a detailed treatment of the lost occult anthropology- the very oldest human beliefs on death, the soul, and dying- and what these beliefs can mean for us alive today; many ethical, practical, and instructional essays on various forms of sorcerous art, focusing on material long pre-dating the modern occult emergence; essays on the strange themes and practices of the "Hidden Seasons" or the Witch-sabbats; in-depth daimonological ponderings and writings on the "Master Entity" himself, the Witchfather who stands behind genuine covenants of Witchcraft and the Master-Spirits who share our world and act as tutelary spirits to Witch-kind; scathing criticisms of the lies and falsehoods of modernity and insightful essays offering soul-satisfying alternatives to unquestioned faith in modern myths; sharp philosophical countering and criticism of the mainstream religions that have besmirched the world with their hatreds and absolutisms for centuries, and continue to torment the world today; foundational essays concerning "Provenance Traditionalism" or the secret tradition that emerges from the origins of Western culture and whose metaphysics and insights are still to be discovered encoded in folklore and mythology. Also included is a potent selection of folktales and traditional stories, some original but most from deep in the folk-tradition, analyzed and elucidated to reveal the potent "soul-deep" codes that can transform men and women into wiser, more cunning people as they undergo their fateful journeys through this world. "Letters from the Devil's Forest" is a true treasury of the Hidden and Despised Art; it contains, in over 700 pages, almost ceaseless "Art-teaching" material, sorcerous maxims, gems of practice, some quite old invocations, poems, channeled writings, warnings, ethical and moral ponderings with regard to the sorcerous arts and to living outside of the mainstream of the modern and greedy spirit, inspirational quotes from past and present masters, wrapped together with Artisson's own sometimes sparkling, sometimes questionable brand of humor and wit, and crowned with original art flourishes and atmospheric ornamentation by Stephanie Houser.

The Dragon-Book of Essex


Andrew D. Chumbley - 2014
    Its contents include a cycle of ten extensive Mystery-rites, each accompanied by adjunctive solitary rituals and detailed commentaries. Additional texts relate the intricacies of Sabbatic ritualization, as well as an extensive body of stellar lore and ritual. The Sorcerous Formulae of Number and Sign are also communicated, together with detailed exegeses of the Quadriga, the specific covine-type of the Crooked Path. A detailed section on the Magical Weapons of the Draconian Sorcerer complements the text. This work is intended as an entire resumé of the ancestral and ophidian components of Traditional Craft Sorcery and Sabbatic Gnosis. The Dragon Book of Essex originally comprised a portion of the rites and practices of an inner conclave of the Cultus Sabbati known as The Column of the Crooked Path.

Witchlings Deck & Book Set


NOT A BOOK - 2014
    The Witchlings share their easy and uplifting spells to help you access your own powerful energy and natural abilities. The 200-page illustrated guidebook includes clear instructions for more than 150 spells with tips and insights from each individual Witchling. Whether used for incantation or inspiration, Witchlings will help you reach your positive goals.

Voices of the Stars


Rowena Whaling - 2014
    It is a fantasy, action/adventure, metaphysical, psychological, myth and magic, tragic romance, medieval warfare, historical fiction novel. “Voices of the Stars” is the true, in-depth, eye-witness chronicle of the world of the King, Arthur, and his compatriots of his Alliance of the 5 distinct cultures living on “These Our Fair Isles”: the original Old Dark Tribes, the Celtic Clans, the Roman-styled Britons, the Picti and the original, ‘legal’ Saxons, whose land was obtained through barter with Vortigern. It is also the real story of Arthur and Morgan’s tragic, Star-crossed love for one another, the devoted loyalty of their brother of the heart, Bedwyr, the strength of their mother, Igraine, Great Seer of the Old Dark Tribes, the treachery of their other sister Morganna le Faye, and the never before told story of the only child of Arthur’s blood, Mordred. Woven into the rich Dark Age tapestry of this magnificently complex, emotionally charged novel – the first in its series – are the Old Ways, The Old Gods, the Great Goddess and the Goddesses Nine, Magic, Seers, Enchantresses, Druids, Dragons, Ancient Rituals, medieval warfare, and the Leonardo DaVinci of his day - Gwyddion, the Merlin. It is filled with intrigue, passion, treachery, love, and with Epic Poetry throughout. It follows this evocative tale through five generations and is an intricately involved work with many legendary, historical and original characters. These now revealed histories debunk the cliché flights of fancy that have attached themselves to Arthurian legend in the intervening centuries - both in Renaissance and modern tellings, going back to post Roman days of the Cymru, the pre-Welsh clans. “Voices of the Stars” is the story of how Arthur’s sister, Morgan of the Woods, realizing the import of her time, bids all of her brother Arthur’s close allies, kith, and kin to write their “histories” – their autobiographies – as their lives unfold. All events – such as battles – are seen and written from the differing perspective of each contributor. We come to know the truth of “Voices’” characters - their joys, tragedies, hopes, dreams, ambitions, accomplishments, failures, desires, fears, loves, and hatreds are written into their stories. Tricks of the Fates abound throughout their lives as each comes to accept their shadow selves, weaknesses, flaws, hidden desires, strengths and goodness. These histories are to be secreted away for the sake of posterity. Why? To put it into Morgan’s words: “What lies within these vellum pages is an history... which I, Morgan, have compiled to preserve the truth of these matters - because, it is a fact that legends of the simple folk, as well as songs and poems of the Bards, gallop into fancy like Warhorses to the smell of blood. What begins as a simple pattern, weaves, entwines and spreads like the gossamer threads of Arachne –ultimately and forever changing the meaning of events as they truly were.” Within its pages the Cosmic Mysteries are revealed and taught through an original and complete spiritual Mystery System of the Great Aixia and the “Goddesses Nine” – replete with ancient Gods, Myths, Seasonal Rites, Moon Rituals, chants and secret initiations of The Order on The Isle of Apples.

Tweet of the Day


Brett Westwood - 2014
    Then imagine that he is able to play half a dozen instruments - not one after another, but almost simultaneously, switching effortlessly between instruments and musical styles with hardly a pause for breath. If you can countenance that, you are halfway towards appreciating the extraordinary song of the nightingale . . .Wherever we are, there are birds. And wherever there are birds, there is birdsong. It's always a pleasure (and a relief) to hear sounds which prove the world's still spinning: whether it's the sighing of migrating redwings on a damp October night, the twitter of swallows fresh in from South Africa in April or the call of the cuckoo in May.Based on the scripts of BBC Radio 4's beloved year-long series, and distilling two lifetimes' knowledge, insight and enthusiasm into these pages, Brett Westwood and Stephen Moss take you month by month through the year, and the changing lives of our favourite birds. From peregrines swapping sea-cliffs for skyscrapers to swifts spending almost their entire lives on the wing; from charms of goldfinches to murmurations of starlings; from ptarmigans thriving in the Highland snow to the bright green parakeets thronging London's parks; this book is packed full of extraordinary insights and memorable facts. Tweet of the Day is a book for everyone who loves Britain's birds.(Illustrations © Carry Akroyd)

The Essential Enochian Grimoire: An Introduction to Angel Magick from Dr. John Dee to the Golden Dawn


Aaron Leitch - 2014
    The Essential Enochian Grimoire is an easy-to-read manual that's light enough to carry in a magickal circle yet provides all the details you need to perform the ceremonies. Impeccably researched and clearly organized, this book is the definitive primer on a topic that has captivated esotericists for centuries.Explore the history of Enochian cosmology, the angels and the spirits of the system, the temple setup, and the making and usage of the tools. Learn the secrets of John Dee's classical Enochian system as well as the modern system developed by the Golden Dawn. Practice the rituals of the new and the old...and summon the angels who guard the gates of heaven.Praise: Aaron Leitch has done a remarkable job of clarifying the Enochian system for the benefit of both beginners and advanced magicians alike. You will not find a better introduction to Enochian magick anywhere.--Chic and Tabatha Cicero, Chief Adepts of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and co-authors of The Essential Golden DawnIn the complex and often confusing world of Enochian magick, Aaron Leitch has accomplished the seemingly impossible by bringing clarity and precision while never oversimplifying or speaking down to the reader.--Donald Michael Kraig, author of Modern MagickAn indispensable addition to any Enochian magician's bookshelf.--Frater Yechidah, author of Enochian Magic in Theory

Hands of Apostasy


Michael HowardPeter Hamilton Giles - 2014
    Representing widely-varying witchcraft traditions and perspectives, the book is a sound testament to the Craft’s history, diversity and strength, as well as the characteristic marks of an evolving and contemplative tradition. A complete list of essays and authors is found at right.

The First Book of Urglaawe Myths


Robert Schreiwer - 2014
    It is full of old references that are missing their full stories. It is full of recent tales and stories of mythical creatures, deities, and spiritual elements. The Deitscherei is a vibrant region with a resurging cultural identity. That identity needs its old and new mythology placed into an accessible and convenient format.

Planets for Pagans: Use the Planets and Stars for Personal and Sacred Discovery


Renna Shesso - 2014
    Beyond its pragmatic usefulness, the sky was the domain of spirit, traversed by deities and a place to which human souls departed. Let's re-enchant it, shall we?""-Renna ShessoImpeccably researched by one of the most eclectic pagan scholars working today, this book aims to reengage our fascination with the planets and stars. Shesso looks at the mythology, legend, science and lore about the planets and most significant stars in a chapter-by-chapter format. Included are nearly 150 diagrams and illustrations--of the heavens, astrological views, depictions of gods and goddesses, sky totems, Tarot symbols, star charts, and more.Anyone with even a vaguely pagan bent, anyone with a reverence for the natural world, who has ever marveled at the night sky will love this enchanted view of the planets and stars.Previously published as "A Magical Tour of the Night Sky" 9781578634958

All Acts of Love & Pleasure: Inclusive Wicca


Yvonne Aburrow - 2014
    Tracing the development of Pagan and Wiccan ideas about gender and sexuality, authority and tradition, we can see that the Craft has evolved since the 1950s, and will continue to develop in the future.The author examines different ideas in relation to initiatory Wicca, such as eco-spirituality, science, truth, the sacred, sexuality, consent culture, tradition, and magic, and how these concepts can be explored as part of a liberal religious tradition and training as a priestess or priest in Wicca. Each chapter offers further reading, a meditation or visualisation, and practical ideas for rituals and discussions. By examining the origins and relevance of Wiccan concepts, the reader is challenged to explore their own views and how they express their own spirituality.Although the aim of this book is to act as a guide to existing initiatory covens who want to make their practice more inclusive, its scope is much broader as it deals with wide-ranging issues including group dynamics, coven leadership, ritual, ethics, and Wiccan theology and practice. It is sure to appeal to Pagans, Magicians, Druids and Witches, of all persuasions and views.

The Cunning Man's Handbook: The Practice of English Folk Magic, 1550-1900


Jim Baker - 2014
    The Cunning Man's Handbook is a monumental work of phenomenal scope and scholarship, a comprehensive and challenging exploration of the practices and beliefs of Cunning Folk in Britain and America between 1550-1900, their heyday. Exploring the social and theological milieu of the period, the author demonstrates the essentially Christian nature of Cunning practices, presenting an illuminating discourse on the concept of magic and its perceived methodologies. Operating at the boundaries of the law and society, between medicine and magic, Cunning men and women occupied a liminal role as healers, charmers and magicians. Drawing from a huge range of sources, the range of services offered by Cunning Folk is thoroughly expounded, from divination through astrology and geomancy to dream interpretation, from charms, spells and curses to conjurations and treasure hunting. As author Jim Baker states, "The focus here is on the practice of folk magic and divination for access to the preternatural". The evolution of Cunning practices as a living tradition over a three hundred and fifty year span is explored in depth, illustrating their practical and contemporary nature. The analogous practices of African-American conjure and root work are also discussed and offer insights into oral fragments of Cunning practices lost to history, presenting a compelling example of how modernity modifies tradition. Referencing dozens of Cunning men and women and their practices, this work offers a unique glimpse into magical history, and the opportunity for readers to reclaim the practical essence of Cunning Magic.

The Art of Black Mirror Scrying


Rosemary Ellen Guiley - 2014
    Mirror gazing, or scrying, is an ancient art for making contact with the dead, opening the gates to the angelic realm, seeing into the future and past, and seeing distant locations. All kinds of shiny surfaces have been used as tools, but the black mirror stands above them all. This complete and concise guide covers the history of black mirrors and scrying, and famous people who have relied on mirrors to reveal secrets and truth. It explains how black mirrors work in psychic seeing, and gives detailed advice on how to use a black mirror for talking to the dead, exploring the astral plane, discovering past lives, expanding your spiritual knowledge, and much more. Follow in the footsteps of history’s great alchemists, mediums, and sages, such as John Dee, Queen Elizabeth I’s royal astronomer, who used scrying to contact angels, and Nostradamus, the famous French seer whose prophecies reached far into the future.

The Cursed Charm


Shannon Barczak - 2014
    Intended for readers ages 17 and up. The Cursed Charm Book one of The Fae Witch Series Long ago the Goddess Gaia yearned for the essence of her being to be brought to life within another and so the Fae Witch was born… Queen Avalon of Aislinge was the kindest of rulers but one day evil prevailed and a terrible curse was placed upon her. Banished from her fairy realm, she and her husband Arthur set out to find the instruments of power which had been cruelly taken from her. Hundreds of years have now gone by and the only one who can find these powerful items is her granddaughter Aston. As time ticks away rapidly, Avalon decides to hire someone to help her and her family. Lucian is a Fae vampire whose exploits with woman are far more notable than his triumphs as a mercenary. His charm and wit both delight and irritate Aston. Can they work together on this dangerous quest? Step inside a new magical realm, where myth and legend are real and the power of the Fae Witches will be revealed. *The Fae Witch Series is a spin-off of the Skye Trilogy*

California Bees & Blooms: A Guide for Gardeners and Naturalists


Gordon W Frankie - 2014
    In this absorbing guidebook, some of the state's preeminent bee and botany experts introduce us to this diverse population. California Bees and Blooms holds a magnifying glass up to the twenty-two most common genera (and six species of cuckoo bees), describing each one's distinctive behaviors, social structures, flight season, preferred flowers, and enemies. Enhancing these descriptions are photographs of bees so finely detailed they capture pollen scattered across gauzy wings and iridescent exoskeletons. Drawing from years of research at the UC Berkeley Urban Bee Lab, California Bees and Blooms presents an authoritative look at these creatures, emphasizing their vital relationship with flowers. In addition to opening our eyes to the beautiful array of wild bees in our midst, this book provides information on fifty-th

Paganism 101: An Introduction to Paganism by 101 Pagans


Trevor Greenfield - 2014
    Grouped into three main sections, Who we are, What we believe and What we do, twenty topics fundamental to the understanding of the main Pagan traditions are each introduced by essay and then elaborated upon by other followers and practitioners, giving the reader a greater flavour of the variety and diversity that Paganism offers. With introductory essays from leading writers such as Emma Restall Orr, Mark Townsend, Brendan Myers, Jane Meredith, Alaric Albertsson and Rachel Patterson and with supporting vignettes from those at the heart of the Pagan community, Paganism 101 offers a truly unique insight.

Homemade Magick: The Musings & Mischief of a Do-It-Yourself Magus


Lon Milo DuQuette - 2014
    Written in Lon's humorous style that makes learning and discovery a joy, Homemade Magick will show you that everyday life events are, in fact, true magical adventures.As you navigate your journey, learn how to:Choose your magical motto Perform a self-initiation ritual Make your own tools Raise children in a magical home Perform the Rite of Earth Learn how to make your whole life magick With this insightful book as your guide, you can see how the magical world is already an integral part of your life. Between easy-to-follow instructions and Lon's colorful stories about his years as a domesticated magician, you'll be inspired to wake up to your own magical identity--and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

The Esotericon & Portals of Chaos


Peter J. Carroll - 2014
    The concepts with which we began rappidly crystalised around the ideas below:The idea of a 'Chaos Tarot' has periodically surfaced over the years, however the conventional idea of tarot seems far too limiting, and the several attempts to merely introduce Chaoist symbolism into the Conventional tarot format have not proved particularly interesting or groundbreaking.Visual images can convey ideas and speak to our subconscious often far more effectively and more immediately than words. Moveable images on cards also provide many interesting possibilities that a book of images cannot provide so easily.However it seems a waste to confine such a resource to just Divination, when it could also have application to Enchantment, Evocation, Invocation, and Illumination as well. Plus the symbolic systems from which conventional tarot derive and the symbolic systems into which more recent commentators have attempted to fit it, now often have little appeal or relevance.The symbolic systems used in the past to generate or explain the 78 images usually ended up confected in such complex ways that the supposed meanings of the resulting cards bore only a highly etiolated relationship to them. Randomly generated images and meanings would have served the same purpose.The Tree of Life (Naples arrangement), the Hebrew Alphabet, Astrological symbolism, elemental symbolism, alchemical symbolism, numerological ideas and all, make a rather messy 'universal kabala' with little explanatory power.This proposed Portal Deck does not have to have 78 cards; it can have whatever number we deem useful.It would seem nowadays more appropriate to start afresh with something closer to our own physical,psychological and metaphysical maps of ourrealities: -To perhaps consider the relationship between the classical elements of earth, air fire, water and aether and the concepts of mass, energy, space, time and information. To perhaps consider using the 8 colours of magic as the basis of a 'biplanetary' scheme that integrates a neo-pagan pantheon with both the eternal and the current challenges of the human condition.To perhaps consider a replacement of the trancendentalist concepts of the platonic-pagan-monotheist esoteric paradigm with an approach derived from the emerging quantum-neo-pagan esoteric paradigm,by examining what the Lovecraftian perspective of cosmic indifferentism may have to offer.- Elemental Magic- Planetary Magic- Stellar Magic- Magical Cartography- Chaobalistic- Theometric Principles

Bones, Shells,and Curios: A Contemporary Method of Casting the Bones


Michele Jackson - 2014
    

Pennsylvania German Witchcraft


Annie Frizz - 2014
    Pennsylvania German Witchcraft is a look at the practices of the Pennsylvania Germans, from making witch bottles, hex signs, to dowsing, and more.

The Book of Seals & Amulets


Jacobus G Swart - 2014
    Swart, spiritual successor to William G. Gray and co-founder of the Sangreal Sodality, has actuated and taught over a period of forty years. "The Book of Seals & Amulets� comprises a comprehensive investigation into the meaning and relevance of Celestial Alphabets, Magical Seals, Magic Squares, Divine and Angelic Names, etc., as well as their employment in Hebrew Amulets in order to benefit personal wellbeing in a most significant manner. Continuing the standards set in "The Book of Self Creation" and "The Book of Sacred Names," Jacobus Swart offers detailed instruction on the contents and construction of Hebrew Amulets. He again consulted the enormous array of relevant primary Hebrew literature, large sections of which are available to an English readership for the first time.

Consuming Flame: A Devotional Anthology for Loki and His Family


Galina Krasskova - 2014
    It includes the texts of "Feeding the Flame," "Honoring Sigyn," and "Sigyn: Our Lady of the Staying Power" with a significant portion of new material venerating Loki, Sigyn, Angurboda, and Their Children. This omnibus edition provides the reader with the result of twenty years of engagement with this most controversial of Gods. Galina Krasskova has been a priest of Loki and Odin for over twenty years. A Diviner and Northern Tradition shaman, she is also the author of over a dozen books on Heathenry, including several stand-alone devotions to Loki and His family. Ms. Krasskova holds a Masters Degree in Religious Studies and is currently pursuing her PhD in Classics. She may be found blogging and causing trouble at http://krasskova.weebly.com.

Osogbo: Speaking to the Spirits of Misfortune


Ócha'ni Lele - 2014
    While everyone seeks blessings in life, undeserved blessings make us weak and lazy. It is tragedy that encourages us to grow and persevere. Exploring the Lucumí beliefs regarding osogbo, he shows that the Lucumí faith is neither fatalistic nor defeatist but healing and life affirming. He shares more than 40 patakís--stories stemming from the ancient Yoruba of West Africa--about the different spirits of osogbo, who like the orishas once walked the earth in human bodies. He explains the place of these spirits within the 256 odu of the diloggún, the divination system used in Santería to receive guidance from the orishas. Lele shows that the spirits of osogbo are not only concepts but also real deities and that we can, if we understand their nature, fight them through ebó, sacrifice, and hard work. He reveals how the osogbos see themselves as entities of misfortune who stand against life and all that is good in the world, but in truth it is misfortune that strengthens us, misfortune that motivates us, and misfortune that brings great evolution to the world. As the author shows, “Without bitterness, one could not know sweetness.” Likewise, without misfortune in our lives, we would never know blessings or what it means to be blessed.

Drawing Down the Sun: Rekindle the Magick of the Solar Goddesses


Stephanie Woodfield - 2014
    While today the sun is often seen as a masculine divinity, for many cultures throughout history it was the ultimate symbol of feminine power and creation. Join author Stephanie Woodfield as she explores solar-goddess mythology from around the world and shows you how to work with this forgotten side of the Goddess in a modern spiritual system.Drawing Down the Sun features fourteen different goddesses, and provides practical guidance for embracing their divine spirit through pathworking, rituals, and spellcraft. Learn how to bring abundance into your life with the Baltic goddess Saule. Call upon the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet for strength and courage. Draw upon the sun's healing energy with the Celtic Brighid. With invocations, spells, and incense recipes, as well as instructions for solar magick, meditations, and more, this comprehensive guide is perfect for connecting with the solar feminine.

The Witches' Love Spell Book: For Passion, Romance, and Desire


Cerridwen Greenleaf - 2014
     This enchanting mini volume (2-1/2" x 3") includes 60 spells that use practical magic to infuse your life with love and passion, using readily available ingredients such as candles, flowers, and essential oils. Accompanied by charming illustrations throughout, it's the perfect pocket-sized reference for spell casters of all levels.

Ghosts, Aliens & Magic


Sheryl Tempchin - 2014
    An antique mirror, bought at a garage sale, reflects more than it should. A strange fungal growth on a cellar wall tries to communicate. In the corner of a thrift store, a sentient leather jacket waits patiently. A young couple discovers a very unusual elevator in their newly purchased home. In these and the other stories in this collection, things are never quite what they seem. The world is a mysterious place full of shadows and dark corners where anything can happen—and does.

Blood Red Roses


Russell James - 2014
    "In the waning days of the Civil War, orphaned teen Jebediah Abernathy has been indentured to one of the most notorious plantations in Mississippi, Beechwood. Ramses, the sadistic overseer, rules completely, unchecked by owners driven mad by the loss of their only son. Cruelty and torture are commonplace. And slave boys are mysteriously vanishing. But Jebediah is not completely alone. The ghost of his father and an escaped slave sorceress will lead him to the horrific truth about the disappearances a knowledge that will probably cost him his life. "

The Psychic Tarot for the Heart Oracle Deck: A 65-Card Deck and Guidebook


John Holland - 2014
    Relationships of all kinds are really about you! They will often reflect back what you need to see and the lessons you need to learn.By using this deck and the techniques that psychic medium John Holland imparts, along with the wisdom of the tarot, you’ll begin to understand and look at relationships — past, present, and future — with an intuitive eye. This deck is not just for lovers! These cards will resonate with anyone and add clarity around all types of relationships, including the most important one of all . . . the relationship with your self.

Wicca: A Beginner's Guide to Earth Magic (Living Wicca Today Book 2)


Kardia Zoe - 2014
    Magic begins to flow as you live in balance with the rhythms of nature and know that you are a vital force within that flow. In Wicca: A beginner's Guide to Magic you will read about: Working With Magic Generating Positive Magic Avoiding Negative Magic Developing a Magical Mind A SIMPLE MAGIC EXERCISE Creating Sacred Space Your Altar Your Magical Tools Increasing Magical Energy Grounding Raising Energy Casting Circles and More! The author is Kardia Zoe, co-founder of one of the oldest and largest information sites for Wicca and Witchcraft on the Internet. The website averages over 2,000 unique visitors per day and she has been providing these guests with guidance since 1997. This book provides you with a clear, accurate understanding of magical practices so you can move forward with confidence as you journey into the enchanted world of Wicca. NOTE: The information in this book draws from the popular Living Wicca Today e-course, magical articles Kardia has written over the past ten years for the Inner Circle newsletters and helpful resource material from her website. Enjoy! Living Wicca Today Customer Feedback "Your lessons opened and expanded my mind and enriched my life. ...Your words of encouragement, inspiration and wisdom stay with me every day. You changed my life in so many ways and I'll always be grateful to you.... Don't change anything of your teachings. Keep being a healer and supporter. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART." “I wanted to write and thank you for your concise and clear writing ability. I am finding the lessons captivating and look forward to each lesson. Some of the topics are ones I have encountered on other paths, however, the way you write about it is so clear and direct it makes it easier to integrate it into my thinking.”

Pagan Portals: Dancing with Nemetona: A Druid's Exploration of Sanctuary and Sacred Space


Joanna van der Hoeven - 2014
    She is the Lady of Sanctuary, of Sacred Groves and Sacred Spaces. She is present within the home, within our sacred groves, our rites and in all the spaces that we hold dear to our hearts. She also lies within, allowing us to feel at ease wherever we are in the world through her energy of holding, of transformation. She holds the stillness and quiet of a perfect day; she is the stillness at the end of it, when the blackbird sings to the dusk. She is the energy of sacred space, where we can stretch out our souls and truly come alive, to be who we wish to be, filled with the magic of potential. Rediscover this ancient goddess and dance with a Druid to the songs of Nemetona. Learn how to reconnect with this goddess in ritual, songs, chants, meditation and more.

Abyssal Communion & Rite of Imbibement


S. Connolly - 2014
    Learn the symbolism behind the rites as well as how to perform them and incorporate them into your regular practice. Modification suggestions also included for additional inspiration. Perfect for Priests or solitary practitioners. Makes a great temple or coven gift.