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Why do rainbows always appear around your late father’s birthday?
Why does the phone ring just when you’re thinking of calling a
friend? The universe is sending you signs, if you’re aware enough
to notice and interpret them. Some are from loved ones who have
passed on, and some are from the universe itself, guiding you
toward where you need to go. This journal will help you figure out
what the signs mean, and help you get better at recognizing them
when they appear.
This book brings the wisdom of the ancient healing practice of
shamanism together with the insights of contemporary psychology to
provide an integrated approach to the treatment of traumatic
symptoms.'Soulfulness' has two historic shamanic roots: Mayan and
Native American psychology - a psychology of Self - as expressed in
the many aspe
This work discusses Chaldean magic and sorcery, demonology,
amulets, the ritual of the dead, the development of Chaldean
mythology, and the relationship of Chaldean magic to other
traditions. A number of spells and incantations are included,
permitting the reader a first hand look at Chaldean magical
practices.
In the early period of Ancient Egyptian history, earlier than in
any other culture, before the Hindus, Buddhists, Kabbalists and
Taoists, there was a teaching of the TREE OF LIFE. This was a
special teaching describing the secret wisdom about the nature of
the universe and of the soul as well as a path to make the journey,
through varied phases of spiritual evolution, from mortal to
immortal and from earth to heaven and beyond. The goal is to regain
one's divine stature and transcendental place. In its earliest
form, originated in Ancient Egypt, it was related to theurgical
religious system developed in the priests and priestesses of the
Ancient Egyptian city of Anu and the Tree was seen as the source of
life. This book explains that teaching, which has been available to
all, but missed by those who did not possess the keys to unlock its
mystic formula. In this volume the Creation teaching of Anu, the
TREE OF LIFE metaphysical teachings, disciplines and techniques,
from the hieroglyphic texts, for activating the Tree, are given.
Tap into Earth’s wisdom to live more sustainably with her guided
by this oracle deck and handbook set from James Wanless, creator of
the best-selling Voyager Tarot. Â The exigencies of life in
the 21st century—pandemics, environmental crisis, overpopulation,
and fewer resources—have made sustainability the holy grail of
our lives today. We must follow Earth’s wisdom and live in
concert with her natural cycles if we are to survive and thrive.
 Accompanied by a 160-page handbook, the Sustain Yourself
Oracle set includes 101 cards featuring: Stunning collage images of
nature, the elements, and the animal kingdom encompassing all life
on Earth—flora, fauna, minerals, and human conditions—all in
kaleidoscopic array. Aspects of daily life, states of being,
natural vistas, and astronomical phenomena that speak to the need
to care for the planet as well as the self. Every theme, from
cooperation, diversity, evolution, transformation, birth, aging,
and death to the cycles of creation and destruction, with oracle
cards for Darkness, Nothing, Creative Chaos, Wildness, and
Imagination, and so much more. This gorgeous oracle set
shows you how to apply universal eco-principles and Earth
wisdom to live a more empowered and balanced life.
Chani Nicholas has amassed hundreds of thousands of loyal devotees for her radical approach to astrology for the real world - her first book is a modern day guide for using everyday astrology as a route to self-discovery, growth and finding purpose.
Gone are the whimsical musings of 'On Tuesday you will meet your prince charming' horoscopes - Nicholas is spearheading an empowering new approach. Challenging readers to take control, confront their emotions, supercharge their intentions and use the power of the stars to reach their true potential.
In an era when growing numbers of people are feeling a sense of meaninglessness and a desire to learn more about themselves, You Were Born for This teaches you how to harness the zodiac to become in tune with yourself and able to contextualise in an overwhelming world of confusing experiences and chaos.
With journal prompts, reflection questions and affirmations personal to your astrological make-up, this book guides you along the path your chart has laid out for you.
Keith Thomas's classic study of all forms of popular belief has
been influential for so long now that it is difficult to remember
how revolutionary it seemed when it first appeared. By publishing
Religion and the Decline of Magic, Thomas became the first serious
scholar to attempt to synthesize the full range of popular thought
about the occult and the supernatural, studying its influence
across Europe over several centuries. At root, his book can be seen
as a superb exercise in problem-solving: one that actually
established "magic" as a historical problem worthy of
investigation. Thomas asked productive questions, not least
challenging the prevailing assumption that folk belief was unworthy
of serious scholarly attention, and his work usefully reframed the
existing debate in much broader terms, allowing for more extensive
exploration of correlations, not only between different sorts of
popular belief, but also between popular belief and state religion.
It was this that allowed Thomas to reach his famous conclusion that
the advent of Protestantism - which drove out much of the
"superstition" that characterised the Catholicism of the period -
created a vacuum filled by other forms of belief; for example,
Catholic priests had once blessed their crops, but Protestants
refused to do so. That left farmers looking for other ways of
ensuring a good harvest. It was this, Thomas argues, that explains
the survival of what we now think of as "magic" at a time such
beliefs might have been expected to decline - at least until
science arose to offer alternative paradigms.
Rachel True, an actress best known for her role in The Craft, is a
lifelong occultist - she had been reading tarot cards long before
being cast in the 90s witchy cult classic. Now, True shares her
tarot knowledge through her unique guidebook and deck boxed set.
Each card in the deck is uniquely made following a beautiful,
multicultural aesthetic. True's guidebook helps readers use the
cards as she does: with an intuitive approach, rather than
assigning one literal definition to each card. She shares personal
stories from her experiences in Hollywood to explain how the cards
can mean something different for each person, depending on their
unique set of circumstances. True's stance is that tarot cards
don't predict the future, but rather suggest possible outcomes
based on the reader's present energy.
Extraordinary true story of a woman living the ultimate life style
who wakes up one morning to find she can see into the future, she
is also aware of dramatic events happening simultaneously miles
away. For six weeks she moves in this mystical realm without the
Western rational concept of time, this ability suddenly vanishes
and knowing her life can never return to how it was, she sets out
on a spiritual quest. This search takes her on adventurous
journeys, to synchronistic meetings and initiations and ceremonies
with indigenous people in the furthest reaches of the world. These
days she is recognized and respected as a healer and shapeshifter
and honored by powerful shamans from many different Countries as
far as Siberia, South Africa and Brazil.
This Element argues that Ireland did not experience a disenchanted
modernity, nor a decline in magic. It suggests that beliefs,
practices and traditions concerning witchcraft and magic developed
and adapted to modernity to retain cultural currency until the end
of the twentieth century. This analysis provides the backdrop for
the first systematic exploration of how historic Irish trials of
witches and cunning-folk were represented by historians,
antiquarians, journalists, dramatists, poets, and novelists in
Ireland between the late eighteenth and late twentieth century. It
is demonstrated that this work created an accepted narrative of
Irish witchcraft and magic which glossed over, ignored, or obscured
the depth of belief in witchcraft, both in the past and in
contemporary society. Collectively, their work gendered Irish
witchcraft, created a myth of a disenchanted, modern Ireland, and
reinforced competing views of Irishness and Irish identity. These
long-held stereotypes were only challenged in the late
twentieth-century.
An authorised translation of this classic work, re-edited,
beautifully typeset and designed, from a professional publisher
dedicated to high-quality editions of Rudolf Steiner's books and
lectures. The anthroposophy of Rudolf Steiner is not a theoretical
system, but the results of research based on direct observation. As
Steiner's research was so vast and conducted over such a long
period of time, no single book can be said to contain the whole of
his spiritual teaching. However, of all his books Occult Science
comes closest. Steiner even referred to it as 'an epitome of
anthroposophical spiritual science'. The book sets out, in
systematic order, the fundamental facts concerning the nature and
constitution of the human being and, in chronological order, the
history of the universe and man. Whereas the findings of natural
science are derived from observations made through the senses, the
findings of spiritual science, or anthroposophy, are 'occult'
inasmuch as they derive from direct observation of realities which
are hidden to everyday perception. And yet these elements of
humanity and the universe form the foundation of the sense world. A
substantial part of Occult Science is taken up with a description
of the preliminary training which is necessary to make such
spiritual observations. Given his energetic involvement in
practical initiatives and extensive lecturing, Rudolf Steiner had
little time to write books. Of those he did write, four titles form
an indispensable introduction to his later teaching: Knowledge of
the Higher Worlds, Theosophy, The Philosophy of Freedom and Occult
Science.
A guide to the history and practice of Kimbanda, the black magic
tradition of Brazil * Explains how Kimbanda's presiding deity Eshu
embodies both masculine and feminine principles, both god and
devil, and thus represents human nature itself with all its vices
and virtues * Discusses Kimbanda's magical practices, initiation
rites, sacred knives, and sacrificial offerings * Details the seven
realms and the entities that inhabit and govern each of them
Although it has been demonized as a form of Satanic cult,
Kimbanda--the tradition of Afro-Brazilian black magic--is a
spiritual practice that embraces both the light and dark aspects of
life through worship of the entities known as Eshu and Pombajira.
Exploring the history and practice of Kimbanda, also known as
Quimbanda, Diego de Oxossi builds a timeline from the emergence of
Afro-Brazilian religions in the 17th century when African slaves
were first brought to Brazil, through the development of Orisha
cults and the formation of Candomble, Batuque, Macumba, and Umbanda
religious practices, to the modern codification of Kimbanda by Mae
Ieda do Ogum in the 1960s. He explains how Kimbanda's presiding
deity Eshu Mayoral embodies both masculine and feminine principles,
both god and devil, and thus represents human nature itself with
all its vices and virtues. Discussing the magical practices,
initiation rites, and spiritual landscape of Kimbanda, the author
explains how there are seven realms, each with nine dominions, and
he discusses the entities that inhabit and govern each of them. The
author explores spirit possession and Kimbanda's sacrificial
practices, which are performed in order to honor and obtain the
blessing of the entities of the seven realms. He discusses the
sacred knives of the practice and the role each plays in it. He
also explores the 16 zimba symbols and sigils used to attract the
spirits most apt to realizing the magician's will as well as
traditional enchantment songs to summon and work with those
spirits. Offering an accessible guide to Kimbanda, the author shows
that this religion of the people is popular because it recognizes
the dark and light sides of human morality and provides a way to
interact with the deities to produce direct results. DIEGO DE
OXOSSI is a Chief of Kimbanda and Orishas Priest. For more than 20
years he has been researching and presenting courses, lectures, and
workshops on pagan and African-Brazilian religions. He writes a
weekly column at CoreSpirit.com and is the publisher at Arole
Cultural. He lives in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Examines Wiccan magic, rituals, traditions, and code of conduct
Get the scoop on this ancient spiritual path
Wondering what it takes to be a Wiccan? This plain-English guide
introduces you to the vibrant world of Wicca and the practices of
Witchcraft, describing its ancient origins, dispelling stereotypes,
and explaining Wiccan beliefs, ethics, rituals, and holidays.
You'll see what it means to live as a contemporary Wiccan -- and
how to worship alone or with a group.
Discover how to
* Worship alone or join a coven
* Perform charms, blessings, and spells
* Obtain necessary tools and supplies
* Spot spiritual scams and inappropriate behavior
* Explore a spiritual path guided by nature
Radu Cinamar rose to prominence after exposing a mysterious and
unprecedented collaboration of American and Romanian military
troops who conducted an expedition beneath the Romanian Sphinx in
the Bucegi Mountains and uncovered the greatest archeological find
of all time: a mysterious chamber some 50,000 years old containing
holographic records of Earth's history, bio-resonance imaging
technology, and three mysterious tunnels leading to the deepest
secrets of the Inner Earth. Despite the political intrigue, turmoil
and restriction around this great discovery, the leader of the
expedition enabled Radu Cinamar to visit and explore these
artifacts. Ever since, Radu's life has been a labyrinthine
adventure of strange events, clandestine liaisons and extraordinary
people and circumstances. In Transylvanian Moonrise, Radu is sought
out by the mysterious Tibetan lama who orchestrated this discovery
while working under an alias as Dr. Xien, a secret agent for the
Chinese government. Radu's meeting with the lama is arranged by a
mysterious alchemist whose ancestors have lived for hundreds of
years by pursuing a secret tradition of the Great Work which
prolongs life indefinitely until one can evolve beyond the physical
plane. After the enigmatic lama reveals how he set the
aforementioned events in motion in order to fix major imbalances in
the Earth, he introduces Radu to a creature known as a yidam, an
energetic and physical being created by a sand mandala ritual.
After literally warping the space-time continuum, they take Radu on
a mystical journey from Transylvania to the mysterious Land of the
Gods in Tibet where he receives a secret initiation from Machandi,
a blue goddess of ancient antiquity who is very much alive and is
prepared to intervene on behalf of Mankind. Journey into this land
of mystery and path of initiation and discover what really hides
behind the veils of illusion known as the truth.
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