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Seeking to identify the plant origins of the early sacramental
beverages Soma and Haoma, this study draws a connection between the
psychoactive properties of these drinks and the widespread use of
cannabis among Indo-Europeans during this time. Exploring the role
of these libations as inspiration for the Indian Rig Veda and the
Persian Avestan texts, this examination discusses the spread of
cannabis use across Europe and Asia, the origins of the Soma and
Haoma cults, and the shamanic origins of modern religion.
Now in hardcover with a fresh new look. The vast store of magical
lore within the Three Books of Occult Philosophy has been an
essential resource for occultists since its original publication in
1531. Donald Tyson presents these writings in their complete form,
supplemented by notes and explanations to contextualise the
material for the modern reader.
Like no other book of the 20th century, Hall's legendary "The
Secret Teachings of All Ages" is a codex to the ancient occult and
esoteric traditions of the world.
Detailing the shamanic tools and psychospiritual practices of soul
whispering, the authors share inspiring stories of transformation
from their own journeys and their work as shamanic soul whisperers.
They explain how soul whispering harnesses the power of the
imaginal world to awaken shamanic consciousness, restore resiliency
of mind, body, and spirit, and enact transformation at the cellular
level. They show how soul whispering allows you to become conscious
of your wounds, release the energy of victimization, and develop
love and forgiveness for yourself and others. The authors explore
mythological archetypes from Sumer and ancient Egypt to empower you
in your life's journey of transformation and explain the Five
Cycles of Change that we continually spiral through, detailing what
to do if you become stuck in one of the cycles.
The definitive history of how witchcraft and black magic have
survived, through the modern era and into the present day Cursed
Britain unveils the enduring power of witchcraft, curses and black
magic in modern times. Few topics are so secretive or
controversial. Yet, whether in the 1800s or the early 2000s, when
disasters struck or personal misfortunes mounted, many Britons
found themselves believing in things they had previously dismissed
- dark supernatural forces. Historian Thomas Waters here explores
the lives of cursed or bewitched people, along with the witches and
witch-busters who helped and harmed them. Waters takes us on a
fascinating journey from Scottish islands to the folklore-rich West
Country, from the immense territories of the British Empire to
metropolitan London. We learn why magic caters to deep-seated human
needs but see how it can also be abused, and discover how
witchcraft survives by evolving and changing. Along the way, we
examine an array of remarkable beliefs and rituals, from
traditional folk magic to diverse spiritualities originating in
Africa and Asia. This is a tale of cynical quacks and sincere
magical healers, depressed people and furious vigilantes, innocent
victims and rogues who claimed to possess evil abilities. Their
spellbinding stories raise important questions about the state's
role in regulating radical spiritualities, the fragility of
secularism and the true nature of magic.
This blank hardback book is designed for use as a magic journal.
Handsomely designed with an embossed silver pentacle on a black
imitation leather background. The pages are unlined and the paper
is chosen for use with all types of ink, pencil, gouache,
watercolour etc..
Subtitled An Outline of the Origins of Moon and Sun Worship,
Astrology, Sex Symbolism, Mystic Meaning of Numbers, the Cabala,
and Many Popular Customs, Myths, Superstitions and Religious
Beliefs. Important information not easily found. Mythologist Jordan
Maxwell was so impressed he created a three-part video series based
on this material and wrote a Preface to the book.
The Crystal Bible, will help you to identify exactly the right
crystal for your needs, whether for healing of 1mind, body, psyche
or spirit, and will point you to useful stones for improving
vitality and well-being, and for balancing the chakras. Listing
over 1,200 ?symptoms?, it is a practical first-aid guide based on
sound crystal healing principles that have been practised for
millennia. Crystals are a gentle, non-invasive system of holistic
healing with no side effects. Suitable for children and animals,
crystals can also benefit the environment and your home.
This is a guide to contemporary shamanism, an ancient art that
enlightens and inspires. It offers step-by-step instructions on how
to be a shaman, including how to perform daily rituals, learning to
dreamwalk, meeting your animal spirit guide and shamanic
journeying. It features practical projects include how to make
altars and a stone circle, how to smudge and use herbs and incense,
and how to work with your own dreams and journeys. It includes an
accessible introduction to the history of shamanic thinking, and
how its web of energy still has relevance in the modern world. It
is illustrated with inspirational photography and art, from ancient
cave paintings to beautiful landscapes. Revered as wise men in
ancient societies, shamans were skilled in performing communal
rituals, conveying advice from the spirit world, and healing the
sick. They would also make journeys between this world and the
under or upper worlds. This book provides a modern interpretation
of some of these historical tribal traditions, including those of
the North American Indians, Inuits and Siberian tribes, and offers
practical ways to interpret shamanic ritual and relate to the
natural world. It gives information on how to become a shaman, how
to journey to spiritual worlds by entering a meditative state and
learning the techniques of dream interpretation. It also contains
instructions on creating altars, visualizing sacred space and using
smudge sticks, and creating and performing rituals that will
connect you with the cycle of life and world of the spirit. With
help on finding the solution to a problem, journeying for others,
soul retrieval and visiting other worlds, this book offers a guide
to the shamanic concepts of connection and wisdom.
On shadowed wings and in raven's call, meet the ancient Irish
goddess of war, battle, prophecy, death, sovereignty, and magic.
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.
Looking Back on the Future takes the reader on a mystical journey
into the Andean Cosmo-Vision, the ancient teachings of Andean
spirituality, and their relevance for our current world. As a
bridge to awakening, and our collective evolution, this body of
knowledge is timeless and essential in nature, holding keys to
guiding our global family back into Ayni (sacred reciprocity), and
harmony with each other, the Earth, Stars, and all Life. In this
book you will learn about the 7 Saiwas, Universal Laws that lead to
the transformation of consciousness and reconnection with our
origins. Traditionally, these teachings and transmissions are
passed down to the initiate and Paqo, (Masters of the Living
Energy), during their training, which is how I received them. I've
been given permission by my teachers to bring this timeless wisdom
forward, and share these gifts with those ready to anchor the Light
of the Golden Age here on Earth. It is my prayer that this book
assists you and all beings to attain Unity within and without as we
pass through this portal and Shift of the Ages.
Discover how to engage with the urban landscape around you and
harness the boundless possibilities for a thriving magickal
practice. Urban Magick shows you how to connect with your city s
diverse ecosystem and channel the powerful energy running through
it. Diana Rajchel invites you on an in-depth exploration of what it
means to practice urban magick, providing a variety of spells for
city life, techniques for working with spirits and elements,
exercises to boost your creativity and energy, and much more. You
ll also learn the purpose behind both ancient and modern cities,
how architecture and population density affect your magick, and
much more.
A distinguished anthropologist-who is also an initiated
shaman-reveals the long-hidden female roots of the world's oldest
form of religion and medicine. Here is a fascinating expedition
into this ancient tradition, from its prehistoric beginnings to the
work of women shamans across the globe today.
Shamanism was not only humankind's first spiritual and healing
practice, it was originally the domain of women. This is the claim
of Barbara Tedlock's provocative and myth-shattering book.
Reinterpreting generations of scholarship, Tedlock-herself an
expert in dreamwork, divination, and healing-explains how and why
the role of women in shamanism was misinterpreted and suppressed,
and offers a dazzling array of evidence, from prehistoric African
rock art to modern Mongolian ceremonies, for women's shamanic
powers.
Tedlock combines firsthand accounts of her own training among the
Maya of Guatemala with the rich record of women warriors and
hunters, spiritual guides, and prophets from many cultures and
times. Probing the practices that distinguish female shamanism from
the much better known male traditions, she reveals:
- The key role of body wisdom and women's eroticism in shamanic
trance and ecstasy
- The female forms of dream witnessing, vision questing, and use of
hallucinogenic drugs
- Shamanic midwifery and the spiritual powers released in
childbirth and monthly female cycles
- Shamanic symbolism in weaving and other feminine arts
- Gender shifting and male-female partnership in shamanic practice
Filled with illuminating stories and illustrations, The Woman in
the Shaman's Body restores women to their essential place in the
history of spirituality and celebrates their continuing role in the
worldwide resurgence of shamanism today.
"From the Hardcover edition."
For the entire Pagan community Christmas should be one of the most
sacred times of the year, but the lack of any formal written
liturgy has consigned the festival to a minor observance in the
Pagan calendar. Have a Cool Yule demonstrates that history proves
the festival to be a wholly Pagan event, worthy of being
acknowledged as one of the Great Festivals along with Beltaine and
Samhain. With all the different strands of Pagan custom brought to
the hearth-fire of the Mid-Winter Festival, we all have something
to celebrate in time-honoured fashion, whether our ancestors are
Briton, Celt, Norse or Anglo-Saxon.
The Aetherius Society has, since its inception, been instrumental
in making known the great teachings of the cosmic masters to the
present Aquarian Age. Now the society is still further privileged
by being chosen as the organisation through which Jesus Himself
gave the sacred truths known as the twelve blessings. In The Twelve
Blessings, Jesus, operating from His own shining planet, Venus, has
again given to Earth great teachings on the eve of the new cosmic
cycle -- the Aquarian Age. These teachings, given as actual
blessings, are an extension of those He gave 2000 years ago. Here
are mighty cosmic truths given with a simplicity which is the
hallmark of the true understanding found only in the consciousness
of a great Avatar. Humanity needs this power, this teaching, this
cosmic love, in order to survive the ordeal of coming painful
experiences.
This treasury of more than 350 poems, prayers, hymns, blessings,
and dramatic readings provides beautiful, powerful pieces that you
can use to mark holidays, milestones, and the passing of the
seasons. Discover prayers to Janus from Horace and Ovid, a
traditional Scottish blessing for Imbolc, an invocation to Pan by
poet Helen Bantock, a salutation to the sun by Aleister Crowley, a
pharoah's hymn to Isis, a song for Lammas by Gwydion Pendderwen,
and many, many more. In addition to readings and blessings for
Pagan holidays and other special days throughout the year, you will
also discover prayers for weddings and funerals and to coincide
with phases of the moon. Author Barbara Nolan includes brief
historical or biographical details to contextualize each piece as
well as descriptions of various holidays and festivals to help you
integrate these readings into your practice. A Year of Pagan Prayer
demonstrates that the literary worship of Pagan deities was never
fully lost in the West. This bounteous collection draws from the
creative and spiritual legacy of Italian Renaissance poets, ancient
Sumerian priestesses, twentieth-century Pagans, French Romantics,
Greek playwrights, nineteenth-century British occultists, and
Egyptian hymnists, making it a must-have sourcebook for anyone who
yearns to embody the eloquent expressions of our Pagan past.
The human imagination gives rise to the most beautiful man-made
structures and creations on Earth: architecture, literature,
theatre, music, art, humanitarian initiatives, moon landings and
space exploration, mythology, science, they all require a large
dose of imagination. We all live surrounded by the results of the
imagination of our peers, and the creations of our ancestors.
Without imagination there is no compassion, no moral compass and no
progress. But without imagination there is also no fear of death.
There are no premeditated murders or terrorist attacks; these rely
on the human ability to imagine, to call up images and test-drive
possible scenarios in the human mind. Once we get out the
magnifying glass, we discover that the imagination is a
double-edged sword. All of us together, humanity as a collective,
are creating very confused and mixed outcomes: world peace remains
elusive, wars rage and children starve. Addictions and pollution
proliferate. Medicine of the Imagination: Dwelling in Possibility
examines these issues and suggests that if we are to transcend
religious wars, homophobia and medical "cures" worse than the
diseases we face then it that it is our moral duty to engage our
imagination in service to other people.
Explores the role of magic and the occult in art and culture from
ancient times to today * Examines key figures behind esoteric
cultural developments, such as Carl Jung, Anton LaVey, Paul Bowles,
Aleister Crowley, and Rudolf Steiner * Explores the history of
magic as a source of genuine counter culture and compares it with
our contemporary soulless, digital monoculture Art, magic, and the
occult have been intimately linked since our prehistoric ancestors
created the first cave paintings some 50,000 years ago. In this
deep exploration of "occulture"--the liminal space where art and
magic meet--Carl Abrahamsson reveals the integral role played by
magic and occultism in the development of culture throughout
history as well as their relevance to the continuing survival of
art and creativity. Blending magical history and esoteric
philosophy with his more than 30 years' experience in occult
movements, Showing how art and magic were initially one and the
same, the author reveals how the magic of art can be restored if
art is employed as a means rather than an end--if it is intense,
emotional, violent, and expressive--and offers strategies for
creating freely, magically, even spontaneously, with intent
unfettered by the whims of trends, a creative practice akin to
chaos magick that assists both creators and spectators to live with
meaning. He also looks at intuition and creativity as the
cornerstones of genuine individuation, explaining how insights and
illuminations seldom come in collective forms. Exploring magical
philosophy, occult history, the arts, psychology, and the colorful
grey areas in between, Abrahamsson reveals the culturally and
magically transformative role of art and the ways the occult
continues to transform culture to this day.
From its earliest days, America served as an arena for the
revolutions in alternative spirituality that eventually swept the
globe. Esoteric philosophies and personas--from Freemasonry to
Spiritualism, from Madame H. P. Blavatsky to Edgar
Cayce--dramatically altered the nation's culture, politics, and
religion. Yet the mystical roots of our identity are often ignored
or overlooked. Opening a new window on the past, Occult
America""presents a dramatic, pioneering study of the esoteric
undercurrents of our history and their profound impact across
modern life.
'This book will change your life.' - Dr Joe Dispenza, New York
Times bestselling author of Becoming Supernatural Featuring
cutting-edge science, recipes and a 7-day meal plan! Drawing on
more than 25 years of experience as a medical anthropologist - as
well as his own journey back from the edge of death - acclaimed
shamanic teacher Alberto Villoldo shares how to detoxify your brain
and gut with superfoods; techniques for working with your luminous
energy fields to heal your body; and tools to shed disempowering
stories from the past and pave the way for rebirth. Using the Grow
a New Body programme, you can feel better in a few days and begin
to clear your mind and heal your brain in a week. Before long,
you'll be on your way to a new body - one that heals rapidly,
retains its youthful vitality and keeps you connected to Spirit, to
the earth and to a renewed sense of purpose in your life.
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