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Powers of the Orishas: Santeria and the Worship of Saints by Migene González-Wippler
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The Women's Spirituality Book
Diane Stein - 1986
Here you will learn of the deceptions of history and the hidden secrets of our past. Also learn the techniques of ritual, group structure, individual work, healing, crystals, tarot and I Ching, the discovery and development of power from within, and much more.
The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life & Work (Works)
Joseph Campbell - 1990
Illustrated throughout with photographs from Joseph Campbell's family archive and with a new, revised introduction, The Hero's Journey introduces the reader first-hand to Joseph Campbell the man, his discoveries, his terminology, and his thinking.
Crone's Book of Charms & Spells
Valerie Worth - 2002
It teaches how to concoct herb brews for mental vigour and to strengthen passion as well as how to inscribe talismans and amulets to gain wealth, happiness or relief from pain.
Goetia the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton, Book 1 Clavicula Salomonis Regis
S.L. MacGregor Mathers
Includes Crowley's "An Initiated Interpretation of Ceremonial Magic," his version of "The Bornless Ritual," Enochian translations of some of the Goetic invocations, an introduction, and notes. Illustrated. Smythe-sewn and printed on acid-free paper.
Meditation and Mantras
Vishnu-Devananda - 1978
"The metods presented in this book follow the tradition from which all the four yogic paths of Raja, karma, Jnana and Bhakti stem out...Yogas are som well explained that even a lay reader will have little difficulty in grasping and understanding the techniques to control the mind..." The astrological magazine
Medicine of the Cherokee: The Way of Right Relationship
J.T. Garrett - 1996
With stories of the Four Directions and the Universal Circle, these once-secret teachings offer us wisdom on circle gatherings, natural herbs and healing, and ways to reduce stress in our daily lives.
Voodoo in Haiti
Alfred Métraux - 1958
Alfred Métraux (1902–1963) has written a rich and lasting study of the lives and rituals of the Haitian mambos and adepts, and of the history and origins of their religion. It is an accurate and engaging account of one of the most fascinating and misunderstood cultures in the world. Translated by Hugo Charteris Introduction by Sidney W. Mintz
Understanding Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot: An Authoritative Examination of the World's Most Fascinating and Magical Tarot Cards
Lon Milo DuQuette - 2003
With artist Lady Frieda Harris, he condensed the core of his teaching into the 78 cards of the tarot. Although Crowley's own Book of Thoth provides insight into the cards, it is a complicated, dated book. Now, in clear language, Lon Milo DuQuette provides everything you need to know to get the most out of using the Thoth deck.