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Are you headstrong and impatient? Can you see both sides of an
argument in a balanced way? Do you often find yourself swimming in
circles while trying to make a decision? These character traits
could actually be written in the stars. Embark on a voyage of
self-discovery with this spellbinding introduction to astrology.
The Little Book of the Zodiac delves into each of the astrological
signs and shows you how to interpret the cosmos, not only
day-to-day but far ahead into the future. Learn how to create, read
and interpret your birth chart to make better choices for yourself
Examine each planet's magical influences on your personality and
the way your Sun, Rising and Moon signs affect your character
traits Discover how your astrological sign can shape your future,
strengthen your relationships and connect you with your instincts
Let this book shine a light on your past, present and future, and
reveal a deeper understanding of your celestial outlook.
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
Herbs that can be used to affect the mental state of the consumer,
as well as for their healing properties, have been a part of
cultures and sub-cultures all around the world ever since our early
ancestors first started experimenting to find out what various
plants could be used for. Author Steve Andrews takes the view that
the best herbs for use by shamans are those plant teachers that
grow locally. This book is unique because it focuses only on those
species that can be found growing within the northern countries of
the world. Best-selling author Howard Marks, aka Mr Nice, described
Herbs of the Northern Shaman as EXCELLENT! That was for the
original version of this book when it was first published with
black and white illustrations and photographs. Now, Herbs of the
Northern Shaman has been updated to include additional species of
herb and fungus, as well as a whole new collection of stunning
colour photos by Katrinia Rindsberg. Besides well-known
psychoactive herbs such as Cannabis, Morning Glory and Datura,
other plants that have been said to have mind-altering properties
are also described, plants such as the Meadow Buttercup, the Lime
Tree and the Rhododendron.
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.
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.
This book examines Sami shamanism in Norway as a uniquely
distinctive local manifestation of a global new religious
phenomenon. It takes the diversity and hybridity within shamanic
practices seriously through case studies from a Norwegian setting
and highlights the ethnic dimension of these currents, through a
particular focus on Sami versions of shamanism. The book's thesis
is that the construction of a Sami shamanistic movement makes sense
from the perspective of the broader ethno-political search for a
Sami identity, with respect to connections to indigenous peoples
worldwide and trans-historically. It also makes sense in economic
and marketing terms. Based on more than ten years of ethnographic
research, the book paints a picture of contemporary shamanism in
Norway in its cultural context, relating it both to the local
mainstream cultures in which it is situated and to global networks.
By this, the book provides the basis for a study revealing the
development of inventiveness, nuances and polyphony that occur when
a global religion of shamanism is merged in a Norwegian setting,
colored by its own political and cultural circumstances.
Have you ever felt that you were 'different'? That the Otherworld
was closer for you than it is for other folk? Have you ever
wondered how you can tap into the wild, untamed magic of your own
faery heart? Then this book is for you. Once upon a time 'Fey'
meant both the spirits of the natural world and the nature of those
humans that were in touch with that magic in themselves; the seers,
the spirit workers, the ones who walked between. This is your guide
to finding that Fey magic which sings in your heart. Through this
book you will meet your guide, visit faeryland, learn about the
beings of the faery worlds and develop your own faery craft to work
in harmony with the power and cycles of the earth by unlocking the
nature of your Fey spirit. Time for you to become the Fey you truly
are.
Rediscover the sacred nature of sex, pleasure, and the divine
erotic in Halo Quin's Crimson Craft, a guide for sexual magic and a
tool for personal healing, spell-casting, and devotional practices
in witchcraft. By theorizing the ethics of embodiment and pleasure
within these practices, Quin provides exploratory exercises and
tips for taking them further, and safely, with a partner. Crimson
Craft is an introduction not only to archetypes, deities, and
divine powers but also to the context and benefits of using kink in
ritual and creative writing, inviting you - the witch and
magic-worker - to deepen your understanding of sexual magic's
possibilities and sweetness.
A shaman can serve as a healer, storyteller, and a keeper of
wisdom-but most of all, teaches Sandra Ingerman, "Shamans radiate a
light that uplifts everybody. In our culture, we tend to focus on
methods and forget that the greatest way we can offer healing to
the world is to become a vessel of love." With Walking in Light,
this renowned teacher offers a complete guide for living in a
shamanic way-empowered by purpose, focus, and a deep connection to
the spiritual dimensions. "Shamanism remains so relevant because it
continues to evolve to meet the needs of the times and culture,"
teaches Sandra. Here you are invited to participate in the modern
evolution of this ancient and powerful form of spirituality,
featuring: * Foundational practices-lucid instruction on the
shamanic journey, ceremonies, and other techniques for accessing
the hidden realms of spirit * Compassionate spirits, allies, and
ancestors-how to contact and build a relationship with your power
animals and spiritual helpers * Healing from a shamanic
perspective-practices that can integrate with and enhance any
healing modality * Guidance for deepening your connection with the
environment and the rhythms of the natural world * Ways to
cultivate a rich inner landscape that empowers your intentions and
actions in every aspect of your life, and much more Walking in
Light is a comprehensive resource filled with practical techniques,
indigenous wisdom, and invaluable guidance for both new and
experienced shamanic practitioners. Most importantly, Sandra
Ingerman illuminates the meaning behind the practices-revealing our
universe as a place where spirit is the ultimate reality, where our
intentions shape our world, and where unseen allies support us on
every step of our journey.
The Heart of the Shaman will take you on a journey into the sacred
world of the shaman, through stories, dreams, and ancient rites. In
his latest book, Alberto Villoldo sets his focus on the dreaming
and time-travel practices of the medicine men and women of the
Andes and Amazon, whose wisdom radically changed his worldview.
Villoldo shares some of their time-honoured teachings that
emphasize the sacred dream: an ephemeral, yet powerful vision that
has the potential to guide us to our purpose and show us our place
in the universe. The practices in this book will help you forge a
sacred dream for yourself. They will help you craft a destiny
infused with courage, and driven by vision. You'll be invited to
follow the footsteps of the luminous warrior and learn how to break
out of the three nightmares surrounding love, death, and safety
that have held you captive, and transform them into the experience
of timeless freedom, known as the Primordial Light. This creative
power exercised by shamans will lead you to create beauty and
healing, and dream a new world into being.
Based on more than a decade of the author's successful workshops,
this resource expands and refines the unique combination of the
hands-on healing modality of Reiki with the life-changing shamanic
journey. The resulting knowledge is presented clearly and
concisely, making it possible for those with no previous background
in Reiki or shamanism to understand, appreciate, and enjoy the
teachings while those more experienced can glean new insight for
their own healing work. Providing generous examples of shamanic
journeying beyond ordinary reality and citing hundreds of case
studies from the author's own private practice, this reference also
lists internet references for further research.
Ishtar and Ereshkigal are the daughters of the Moon God Sin and
sisters of the Sun God Shamash, and members of a family of deities
called the Anunnaki, who arrived from the heavens to the earth many
thousands of years ago. Ishtar, as Inanna, was the original goddess
of love and the forerunner to all of the fertility goddesses that
followed. Ereshkigal was the original ruler of the underworld and
the goddess of death. As the queens of heaven and the underworld,
Ishtar and Ereshkigal represent the opposing forces that allow
life, death and rebirth to occur in the world.
Vestiges of a Philosophy: Matter, the Meta-Spiritual, and the
Forgotten Bergson covers a fascinating yet little known moment in
history. At the turn of the twentieth century, Henri Bergson and
his sister, Mina Bergson (also known as Moina Mathers), were both
living in Paris and working on seemingly very different but
nonetheless complementary and even correlated approaches to
questions about the nature of matter, spirit, and their
interaction. He was a leading professor within the French academy,
soon to become the most renowned philosopher in Europe. She was his
estranged sister, already celebrated in her own right as a feminist
and occultist performing on theatre stages around Paris while also
leading one of the most important occult societies of that era, the
Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. One was a respectable if
controversial intellectual, the other was a notorious mystic-artist
who, together with her husband and fellow-occultist Samuel
MacGregor Mathers, have been described as the "neo-pagan power
couple" of the Belle Epoque. Neither Henri nor Mina left any record
of their feelings and attitudes towards the work of the other, but
their views on time, mysticism, spirit, and art converge on many
fronts, even as they emerged from very different forms of cultural
practice. In Vestiges of a Philosophy, John O Maoilearca examines
this convergence of ideas and uses the Bergsons' strange
correlation to tackle contemporary themes in new materialist
philosophy, as well as the relationship between mysticism and
philosophy.
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