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Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Fortune-telling & divination
First published in 1896, "The Magical Ritual of the Sanctum Regnum" is
an interesting dissertation on the ruling of the world by the seven
great archangels written by Éliphas Lévi, (1810 - 1875), a French
author of occult literature and ceremonial magician. In this vintage
volume, Lévi outlines how the world is ruled by one of the seven
archangels, each for a period of 354 years. The archangels are
represented by celestial bodies, with Michael being the sun, Gabriel
being the moon, Samael, Mars, etc. This volume will appeal to those
with an interest in the occult, and it is not to be missed by
collectors of vintage esoteric literature. Contents include: "The
Magical Ritual of the Sanctum Regnum", "The Priestess - La Papesse",
"The Empress - L'imperatrice", "The Emperor", "L'Emereur", "The Pope of
Hierophant - Le Pape", "The Lovers - L'amoureux", "The Chariot of
Hermes - Le Chariot", "Justice - La Justice", etc. Many vintage books
such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with
this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable,
modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new
biography of the author.
Tarot cards have been around since the Renaissance and have become
increasingly popular in recent years, often due to their prevalence
in popular culture. While Tarot means many different things to many
different people, the cards somehow strike universal chords that
can resonate through popular culture in the contexts of art,
television, movies, even comic books. The symbolism within the
cards, and the cards as symbols themselves, make Tarot an excellent
device for the media of popular culture in numerous ways. They make
horror movies scarier. They make paintings more provocative. They
provide illustrative structure to comics and can establish the
traits of television characters. The Cards: The Evolution and Power
of Tarot begins with an extensive review of the history of Tarot
from its roots as a game to its supposed connection to ancient
Egyptian magic, through its place in secret societies, and to its
current use in meditation and psychology. This section ends with an
examination of the people who make up today's tarot community.
Then, specific areas of popular culture-art, television, movies,
and comics-are each given a chapter in which to survey the use of
Tarot. In this section, author Patrick Maille analyzes such works
as Deadpool, Books of Magic by Neil Gaiman, Disney's Haunted
Mansion, Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows, The Andy Griffith Show,
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and King of the Hill. The cards are
evocative images in their own right, but the mystical fascination
they inspire makes them a fantastic tool to be used in our favorite
shows and stories.
Tarot cards have been used for over five hundred years, for gameplay,
divination, creative inspiration and spiritual practice. The practice
of reading Tarot comes with a rich, complex history, full of mystical,
philosophical, and religious mystery. As old as the art form may be,
its popularity in modern culture is growing rapidly- Tarot decks and
cartomancy play a significant role in many present-day metaphysical
healing practices, spiritual training, as well as artistic and creative
circles...
With detailed illustrations and cryptic symbolism, Tarot can easily
pique your interest--but where should you begin? There is an
overwhelming amount of information out there, and since Tarot is an
esoteric practice, it's difficult to know which sources have enough
authority to provide accurate and reliable instruction...
In truth, there is no right way to use Tarot, nor is there a wrong way.
The practice of cartomancy is all about intuition. If you don't
consider yourself a deeply intuitive person, then the cards can be used
to enhance your emotional instincts. Alternatively, if you are already
guided by your visceral sensations, you might use Tarot to articulate
and explain your gut instincts, elevating the things you feel to things
you believe, understand, or "know"...
The only way to know how useful and impactful Tarot could be in your
life is to try it. Roll up your sleeves and dive in, whether you
already have a deck or are simply considering how and where to acquire
one. The best time to get started is right now...
Her visions have helped solve crimes; her instincts have helped
find missing people.
She can predict future events and read your mind.
When she was six years old, Allison's deceased great-grandfather
came to her with a message for her mother: "I am okay, I am still
with you. Tell your mom there's no more pain." Allison shared his
comforting words with her mother and thus began a lifetime of
creating connections between loved ones and those they have
lost.
In this stunning book, Allison shares fascinating stories of her
encounters with people who have passed and her adventures as a
profiler for various law enforcement organizations. With wit and
compassion, Allison shows us what it is like to live with these
special gifts and talents and also tells about her struggle to live
a normal life as a devoted wife and mother. She shows how learning
to accept her own gifts has helped her accept the unique gifts of
others and how her compelling desire to relieve the pain of others
has helped to define her own life, a life committed to the search
for ultimate truth.
This beautiful oracle deck opens an ancient portal into the energy and healing power that connects the stars above us and the plants growing from the earth.
Deepen your connection to the soul of nature - the anima mundi - with this 55-card oracle deck that alchemizes the ancient healing power of plants and the wisdom of astrology.
Since ancient times, sages, shamans and medicine peoples from Indigenous herbal traditions around the world have used astrological correspondences to work with the power of plants, both in divination and in healing. Plants grow and thrive or wither and sicken under cosmological influence just like we do.
Each richly illustrated card in this oracle deck is a wise plant ally and each guidebook entry illuminates the traditional uses, planetary correspondences and the spiritual meaning behind each plant's energetic healing power to guide you along the winding path to healing, connection and purpose.
We all have questions about our lives, our souls, and loved ones
who have passed on. Now we can find the answers.
In "Heaven and Earth," world-renowned spiritual medium and
bestselling author James Van Praagh reveals the techniques that
anyone can use to contact "the other side." Combining his own
experiences with the testimony of others who have been touched by
their spirit guides, Van Praagh encourages us to embark on our own
journey of discovery, teaching us to
" recognize and listen to our own inner voices
alter our awareness to make contact with the
spirits of the departed
interpret our dreams as messages from beyond
use our inherent psychic gifts to help and heal others "
Most of us go through life without developing the wonderful,
natural, God-given abilities inherent in all of us. In "Heaven and
Earth," James Van Praagh gives us the tools to bring them to
life.
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