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Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > The Occult > General
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.
From black magic and Satanism to Gnostic sects and Gurdjieff's
Fourth Way, the left-hand path has been linked to many practices,
cults, and individuals across the ages. Stephen Flowers, Ph.D.,
examines the methods, teachings, and historical role of the
left-hand path, from its origins in Indian tantric philosophy to
its underlying influence in current world affairs, and reveals
which philosophers, magicians, and occult figures throughout
history can truly be called "Lords of the Left-Hand Path." Flowers
explains that while the right-hand path seeks union with and thus
dependence on God, the left-hand path seeks a "higher law" based on
knowledge and power. It is the way of self-empowerment and true
freedom. Beginning with ancient Hindu and Buddhist sects and moving
Westward, he examines many alleged left-hand path groups, including
the Cult of Set, the Yezidi Devil Worshippers, the Assassins, the
Neoplatonists, the Hell-Fire Club, the Bolsheviks, the occult
Nazis, and several heretical Sufi, Zoroastrian, Christian, and
Muslim sects. Following a carefully crafted definition of a true
adherent of the left-hand path based on two main
principles--self-deification and challenge to the conventions of
"good" and "evil"--the author analyzes many famous and infamous
personalities, including H. P. Blavatsky, Faust, the Marquis de
Sade, Austin Osman Spare, Aleister Crowley, Gerald Gardner, Anton
LaVey, and Michael Aquino, and reveals which occult masters were
Lords of the Left-Hand Path. Flowers shows that the left-hand path
is not inherently evil but part of our heritage and our deep-seated
desire to be free, independent, and in control of our destinies.
With the clarity of a physicist and the compassion of a gifted
healer with fifteen years of professional experience observing
5,000 clients and students, Barbara Ann Brennan presents the first
in-depth study of the human energy field for people who seek
happiness, health and their full potential.
Our physical bodies exist within a larger "body," a human energy
field or aura, which is the vehicle through which we create our
experience of reality, including health and illness. It is through
this energy field that we have the power to heal ourselves.
This energy body -- only recently verified by scientists, but long
known to healers and mystics -- is the starting point of all
illness. Here, our most powerful and profound human interactions
take place, the precursor and healer of all physiological and
emotional disturbances.
"Hands of Light is your guide to a new wholeness. It offers:
- A new paradigm for the human, in health, relationship, and
disease
- An understanding of how the human energy field looks, functions,
is disturbed, healed, and interacts with friends and lovers.
- Training in the ability to see and interpret auras
- Medically verified case studies of healing people from all walks
of life with a variety of illnesses.
- Guidelines for healing the self and others.
- The author's personal and intriguing life adventure which gives
us a model for growth, courage and possibilities for expanded
consciousness
Covering the basics of Celtic shamanism, with reference to
traditional lore and source materials through the lens of both
ancient and modern Druidry and shamanic practice, The Druid Shaman
is a well rounded guide, showing the seamless cross over between
Druidry and shamanism in the Celtic tradition. It covers topics
such as how to attain and work with guides and allies,
understanding the spirit realm and interaction with spirits of all
kinds, accessing powers of place, traveling the world tree and
working with the seven directions and exploring and navigating
within the Celtic Otherworld. With practical techniques, exercises
and core skills, The Druid Shaman can be used as a practical manual
as well as a valuable resource for practicing shamans and druids as
well as those new to the subject.
The symbolic language of Native Americans is extremely profound yet
immediate. It is close to the rhythms of the sky, whose messages
are heard and interpreted by the Shaman, the intermediary between
the sky and the earth. The centuries-old wisdom of Native Americans
blends seamlessly with the spirit of Tarot in this exquisitely
crafted deck.
This text provides an overview of the rich tradition of Filipino
healing practices, discussing their origins, world influences, and
role in daily life. It combines years of historical research with
detailed descriptions of the spiritual belief system that forms the
foundation of these practices.
"Plant Spirit Wisdom" expands on the herbal and shamanic healing
practices introduced in "Plant Spirit Shamanism", the author's most
recent (2006) and currently best-selling book on traditional plant
medicines and techniques for healing the soul. Whereas his previous
book takes a cross-cultural perspective, however, "Plant Spirit
Wisdom" focuses on the Celtic and native (European and American)
use of herbs and plants in spiritual healing. At its core is the
wisdom and plant folklore stemming from Welsh and Irish practices,
paganism, shamanism, and herbalism, and especially sin eating (a
little-known Celtic spiritual practice which works with energy
medicine and the spirit - rather than the pharmacology - of herbs
and plants).To the sin eater, the soul is a web of energy which
connects us to everyone and everything, and this energy can be
depleted or lost when we act out of accordance with our spiritual
purpose. Plants and spiritual practices are used to rebalance this
energy, release old attachments, and repattern ourselves for a more
positive and healthier life. The approach is exactly the same as
that used by shamans in, for example, the Amazon, the Andes, Haiti,
and among Native American healers, and yet little has been written
of it from our own native perspective.
This captivating book takes you deep into the infamous legacy of
Loki and his wife Sigyn. As a controversial and misunderstood
figure in Heathenry, Loki is often approached with trepidation. But
this book introduces you to his true self: a trickster, but a
devoted husband and creative problem-solver, too. You'll also learn
about Sigyn, the often forgotten goddess of loyalty and
compassion.Join Heathen author Lea Svendsen on a rich exploration
of these two Norse deities, together and separate. Discover their
adventures in parenthood, their complicated relationships with
other gods, and the entertaining exploits that only a trickster can
accomplish. Learn how to set up an altar to each of them, what
offerings they like, and how to perform rituals. You'll also find
insights on Loki and Sigyn from Pagan and Heathen leaders.
The Cailleach - goddess of the ancestors, wisdom that comes with
age, the weather, time, shape-shifting and winter. Within the pages
of this book Rachel Patterson gives the reader an introduction to
the mysteries, myths, legends and magic of the ancient hag goddess
The Cailleach, drawing upon ancient legends, stories told and her
own experiences.
Unicorns have appeared in mythological and religious texts for
thousands of years. Often the case of a mistranslation, or mistaken
identity, these mystical creatures have built a legendary history
that now revels in the landscapes of modern fantasy fiction, novels
and popular culture in general. This beautiful new book contains a
huge range of gorgeous unicorns, painted in many different styles
by modern artists, but all treated with the respect and wonder such
a creature deserves. See the magical forests, and the life-giving
rivers of the elven realms, the flowing tresses of the princesses
and white witches who tend the unicorn, see the young and the old,
the white and the black unicorns, and submit to this joyful
celebration of a mythology brought to life.
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