From the best-selling author of Practical Magic Nikki Van De Car comes an essential guide to cultivating magical self-sufficiency and enchanted resilience through spell work, gardening, herbal remedies, and more. Whether we live on a farm or in a high rise, we can always create a life that is entwined with the natural world. A homestead is not a log cabin or a hermitage out in the woods -- it is a way of being, a life lived with the intention of returning to our roots and tapping into the essential elements of fire, water, air, and earth. And a homesteading witch isn't just a person who lives atop a beautiful mountain, but anyone who understands that by harnessing and honoring these elements you can create whatever it is that you need. The Witchy Homestead is your guide to finding, creating, and living this essential magic -- it is a comforting companion as you build a wellspring of magical self-sufficiency, and a seasoned teacher as you cultivate enchanted resilience. Through this book, author Nikki Van De Car will offer magically-tinged suggestions for growing or finding your own food regardless of where you live, engaging in natural healing practices, connecting to the ancient magic of the world around you, and for protecting all that you have created.

Discover a new perspective on ghost hunting. Touring haunted houses is an exciting pastime, but there is so much more to it than that When dealing with the afterlife and metaphysical realities, it helps to have the insights of those who have explored those worlds and returned to enlighten us. Yoga to the rescue Yoga is much more than physical postures. It is an ancient spiritual science that offers answers to many questions related to the supernatural. Learn what the yogis have revealed tips and techniques that can help you with your paranormal investigations. Let yogi-author Richard Salva enlighten you about the hidden yogic secrets that every ghost hunter should know. Discover how to: Protect yourself psychically Banish spirits Overcome fears of ghosts Connect with helpful spirits Achieve mental clarity . . . and much more From the author s introduction: As a daily practitioner for more than thirty years of meditation and the deeper teachings of yoga, I have found it curious that, even though I have not sought them out, I have crossed paths with ghosts and other astral forces. In fact, when I was asked to lecture on my book The Reincarnation of Abraham Lincoln at a paranormal conference a few years ago, I realized that I had a lot to say on the subjects of ghosts and ghost hunting. It also became clear as I spoke that most of what I was saying was new to my listeners. I was presenting a view of ghost hunting that veteran ghost hunters had never heard before. In addition, I was aware of techniques and concepts that could help ghost hunters achieve greater success in their efforts and avoid some of the pitfalls of their pastime. Here, then, is the essence of what I have shared at ghost-hunting conferences, along with additional helpful tips and techniques, all based on ancient yogic teachings. Once we know more about what ghosts are and the world in which they live, we can gain a better understanding of what we may experience on a ghost hunt.

Featuring 45 goddesses from around the world, this book shows you how to channel your goddess energy to bring empowerment, strength and inspiration into your life. Goddesses have been a source of fascination for thousands of years and their ancient mythologies and legends are still relevant today. Use Be Your Own Goddess to practise rituals which will allow you to harness the power of goddesses from around the world. Kirsten Riddle looks at deities from folklore and mythology, as well as goddesses linked to the elements, the weather, and the planets. Deities featured include Kwan Yin, the caring Asian goddess of mercy; Hathor, the vibrant Egyptian sky goddess; Sunna, the enchanting Norse sun goddess; Selene, the radiant Greek goddess of the moon; and Morrigan, the powerful Celtic goddess of the underworld. A brief background to each goddess, plus the planets, stones, food, flowers, plants, scents and animals associated with her, encourage us to tap into our own individual goddess power.

Originally published in 1967. Representing the viewpoints of philosophers, psychologists, anthropologists, physicists, psychoanalysts, parapsychologists, psychiatrists and biologists, this volume discusses many aspects of ESP. The general theme is that the phenomena is very valid and can no longer be ignored.

This myth-shattering book explains the evidence for the veracity of psychic phenomena, uniting the teachings of mystics, the theories of quantum physics, and the latest in high-tech experiments. With painstaking research and deft, engaging prose, Radin dispels the misinformation and superstition that have clouded the understanding of scientists and laypeople alike concerning a host of fascinating oddities. Psychokinesis, remote viewing, prayer, jinxes, and more--all are real, all have been scientifically proven, and the proof is in this book.

Radin draws from his own work at Princeton, Stanford Research Institute, and Fortune 500 companies, as well as his research for the U.S. government, to demonstrate the surprising extent to which the truth of psi has already been tacitly acknowledged and exploited. The Conscious Universe also sifts the data for tantalizing hints of how mind and matter are linked. Finally, Radin takes a bold look ahead, to the inevitable social, economic, academic, and spiritual consequences of the mass realization that mind and matter can influence each other without having physical contact.

In a quest for spiritual discovery and greater meaning in his life, journalist and filmmaker David Thomas stumbled upon channeling, a practice dating back to antiquity wherein an individual, usually in a trance state, makes a psychic connection with a spirit being. He was so taken with his first encounter that he arranged for in-depth interviews with six of the most prominent trance channelers practicing today and made a documentary about them, the critically acclaimed film "Tuning In."
In the book "Tuning In," Thomas takes us behind the scenes as he and his cameraman Matthiew Klinck travel across the country, sharing their adventures and experiences meeting and interviewing these six remarkable men and women. We not only get to know both the filmmakers and the channelers as people but also to watch as Thomas transforms from skeptical journalist to true believer.
Written in an engaging and accessible style, "Tuning In" shows how this channeled material answers many of life's most basic yet elusive questions in profound ways: Why are we here? And, how can we create fulfilling lives for ourselves? This is a book about real people, real lives, with real advice for us all.
Tuning In features Lee Carroll (Kryon), Darryl Anka (Bashar), Geoffrey Hoppe (Tobias), Wendy Kennedy (Pleidian Collective), John Cali (Chief Joseph), and Shawn Randall (Torah).

In this comprehensive guide, best-selling author and crystal expert Philip Permutt reveals the amazing ability of crystals to heal and energise, with details of over 400 crystals and how they can help a huge range of common ailments and enhance every part of your life. With crystal remedies for more than 250 common ailments and a directory of over 400 crystals, as well as detailed explanations of the most effective healing methods, this book is the ultimate guide to healing with crystals. By drawing on the unique qualities of crystals, you can balance the energy fields around your body and home to bring wellbeing and gain health benefits. Crystals can help soothe emotional problems such as anxiety, mood swings and shyness, as well as physical symptoms such as migraines and allergies. Illustrated with colour photographs, and supplemented with exercises to try, The Modern Guide to Crystal Healing is the ultimate practical reference from a highly respected healer and teacher.

Have you noticed that sometimes what you need just falls into place or comes to you from an out-of-the-blue telephone call? Or you've bumped into someone on the street you've been thinking about? Perhaps you've met the perfect client or life partner, just by fate or being at the right place at the right time. All of these experiences are evidence of the Law of Attraction in your life. Have you heard about people who find themselves in bad relationships over and over again, and who are always complaining that they keep attracting the same kind of relationship? The Law of Attraction is at work for them too. The Law of Attraction may be defined as: "I attract to my life whatever I give my attention, energy and focus to, whether positive or negative." By reading this book you'll come to understand why and how this happens.

Lava lamps may be out, but Himalayan salt lamps are in, and they're taking mainstream culture by storm, popping up on retail shelves everywhere from gift and specialty to home décor. Unlike standard salt lamps that glow orange, our salt lamp will rotate through a rainbow of colors to suit every mood and bring some zen to any home, dorm room, or office.

This kit includes a mini-size, color-changing Himalayan mood lamp made from real salt and a 32-page book with everything you need to know about salt lamps and the moods and meanings behind each color.

A beautifully designed guided journal, with thoughtful prompts to track your crystal-healing practices and your journey towards better health and well-being, complete with 30 crystal profiles, a history of crystals, and crystal care tips Once you discover the joy and power of working with crystals, you'll want to have them around you every day. They've been used for millennia, for everything from healing and predicting the future to decorations for temples, homes and the body. And today these gems can help guide your healing practices and enhance your meditations, aiding your journey to greater well-being with their vibrational energy. The Crystal Healing Journal will give you the essential facts about working with crystals for self-care and meditation, from how to choose your crystals, to how to cleanse, charge and care for your collection. Thoughtful prompts will guide you through different healing practices using 30 essential stones, carefully chosen for their restorative powers. Includes over a hundred journal pages for you to keep a record of your experiences with each crystal and to document your own practices. This healing journey belongs to you. May it bring you joy, self-discovery and well-being!

Thirteen essays on the psychology and parapsychology of anomalous experience explore a range of phenomena, including extrasensory perception, haunting experiences, apparitions, alien contacts, seance room activity, and out-of-body experiences. The contributors are Daryl J. Bem, Etzel Cardena, Jezz Fox, Rachel Fox, Christopher C. French, Victoria Hamilton, Craig D. Murray, Ciaran O'Keeffe, Steve Parsons, Chris A. Roe, Julia Santomauro, Simon J. Sherwood, Christine Simmonds-Moore, Paul Stevens, Michael Thalbourne, Caroline Watt, Richard Wiseman and Robin Wooffitt.

An accessible guide to controlling the mind. Written in a simple and easily understandable style, Concentration is a classic among books on the art of meditation. Without the ability to concentrate, our efforts at meditation will result only in going nowhere, in spinning our wheels in an unending rut. Through a series of practical steps, the author provides the frame work of achieving the state of Samadhi. It encourages readers to actively walk the path of spirituality and achieve a state of super consciousness, rather than just passively read about it.

Awareness of mortality is the price of intelligent consciousness. This book argues that a person is essentially an immaterial subject of conscious states who, though intimately linked by causal ties to the body, is nevertheless distinct from it. The book also examines apparently paranormal occurrences supporting the belief that some persons have survived bodily death. Cases of near-death experiences, apparitions, reincarnation experiences and mediumship phenomena are presented and discussed.

Though it might seem contrary to natural law for a person to exist apart from a body and properly functioning brain, these cases suggest otherwise. Critical evaluation of alternative interpretations is provided.

Crystals for Energy Healing outlines 100 of the most natural, empowering crystals we can work with to promote spiritual balance and protect from physical and psychic negativity. This comprehensive reference presents you with the natural attributes, legendary power, and holistic benefits of each crystal along with information on its specific energy so it may enhance, heal, or protect you. This all-inclusive guide book features introductory chapters on what crystals are from both their scientific legacy, and their magical one. You will see how to choose and care for your crystals, as well as the importance of chakras and color in spiritual healing. You will also enjoy a practical chapter on working with stones specifically curated by the author for their protection and spiritual healing properties. Finding the exact crystal you need is easy, because the alphabetical sourcebook section that follows provides information about the uses and benefits of each crystal listed. Each profile covers: appearance/color; current availability; physiological correspondences; psychological correspondences; keywords; geology, background and shape/structure; legendary uses; attributes and powers; and how to use. Protect your energy-body, change your mindset, and balance your emotions with this easy-to-use crystal guide.

We're all spiritual beings with a spiritual support system on the Other Side that oversees and helps guide our lives from the moment we're born to the moment we leave our physical bodies and return to Spirit. Not knowing this fact is a severe handicap, as the Universe is designed to care for and nurture all its creatures and help make our life's journey easier and more successful. When we learn how to connect with our angelic guides, our lives naturally fall into a pattern of ease and flow during which we grow our souls, fulfill our life's purpose, and make our time on Earth endlessly entertaining. This fascinating and inspirational book by Sonia Choquette provides all the information you need to help you connect with your spirit guides so that you can enjoy all the love, abundance, and joy you're entitled to.

Psychology of a Medium is a look at the paranormal from two very different perspectives, with a consideration of the sceptics as well as the devotees of the paranormal. It explores the implications and advantages of the paranormal, posing the all-important question: 'Why are the majority of people so fascinated with the subject?' The author looks at the so-called 'Haunted House' phenomenon and the psychological factors behind those with an interest in the subject. Psychology of a Medium contains anecdotal evidence as well as the author's own experience and considers 'fake' as well as genuine mediums, with an analysis of various styles and techniques.

This step-by-step approach to physical and emotional health shows how to use the body's energy centers to speed healing.

In "Energy Work," Robert Bruce offers a, simple, easy-to-learn, approach to self-healing, based on his breakthrough system of Body Awareness Tactile Imaging energy work. Bruce explains how to use tactile imaging, based on one's sense of touch, rather than visualization, to stimulate the flow of vital energy throughout the body. This is a system that anyone can use, regardless of age, health, or previous experience. Readers learn how to awaken the body's energy centers and move healing, vital energy throughout the body.

"Energy Work" offers exercises to:
--Improve immune system function
--Enhance vitality and self-healing ability
--Increase psychic and spiritual abilities
--Develop stronger and more intimate relationships

Bruce provides easy-to-follow illustrations along with a series of exercises that encourage safe, rapid results. This is a valuable guide for anyone seeking to take charge of his or her health.

According to several recent polls, more than 80 percent of Americans believe in life after death. Of those, many adhere to their beliefs because of religious faith. Beyond religion, though, there is increasing scientific examination of life after death hypotheses. Both religious and secular believers are more frequently using empirical research to answer the key questions of how consciousness may transcend corporeal life and death. These essays from leading survival theoreticians scientifically assay the issues and evidence. Interdisciplinary in nature, it covers diverse topics including the origins of life after death hypotheses; theoretical, methodological and empirical approaches to afterlife research; hallucination experiences; evidence for consciousness survival; birthmarks and previous-life memories; suicide; and spirit participation. Concluding chapters discuss the future of afterlife research and offer a new interpretation of consciousness survival.

Claimants of paranormal abilities have always attracted controversy and fascination, and sometimes rigorous study by scientists. Charles Bailey, an Australian medium, was seemingly able to materialize different objects - animate and inanimate - under conditions, which made it difficult to conceive how they could have been normally produced. Sumitra Singh Young, a woman of Northern India who in 1984 became subject to epileptic-type seizures, claimed to be possessed by spirits of the dead. Franck Kluski was a Polish poet, banker and physical medium who specialized in both human and animal materializations. This biographical dictionary contains profiles of 330 psychics worldwide from Tony Agpa to Elenor Zugun, each accompanied by a bibliography listing the primary sources consulted. The primary focus is on those claimed psychics who have figured prominently in the history of the subject, though some lesser-known figures are included to show how rich, varied, and colorful that history has been. The aim throughout is to present each case as fairly and dispassionately as the facts allow, with a particular eye for accuracy in details and presentation. The approach is historical, not apologetic or accusatory, making the work ideally suited as a permanent reference.

Rosie Strange is back in the latest of the fabulously creepy Essex Witch Museum Mysteries Secretly Rosie Strange has always thought herself a little bit more interesting than most people – the legacy her family has bequeathed her is definitely so, she’s long believed. But then life takes a peculiar turn when the Strange legacy turns out not just to be the Essex Witch Museum, but perhaps some otherworldly gifts that Rosie finds difficult to fathom. Meanwhile Sam Stone, Rosie’s curator, is oddly distracted as breadcrumb clues into what happened to his missing younger brother and other abducted boys from the past are poised to lead him and Rosie deep into a dark wood where there lurks something far scarier than Hansel and Gretel’s witch… Praise for the Essex Witch Museum Mysteries: ‘I gleefully submitted to a tale of witchcraft, feminism, mysterious strangers, historical atrocities, plucky heroines and ghastly apparitions – and came away more proud than ever to be an Essex girl.’ Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent ‘Confident, down-to-earth Essex girl Rosie is an appealing character, and there is plenty of spooky fun in this spirited genre mashup.’ Guardian