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Celebrate the revered Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos with
this beautiful little book. Packed with activities, recipes,
spells, and rituals, this pocket-sized guide is a must-have tool
for honouring the sacred dead. Author Jaime Girones shares
authentic ways to respectfully enjoy this holiday, from creating an
altar to baking pan de muerto (bread of the dead). Sharing his
personal experiences and recommendations, Jaime guides you through
the Day of the Dead's origins, history, and modern celebrations.
Discover how to build an altar, set out your ancestors' favourite
foods, and invite the spirits to a feast. Explore the significance
of marigolds, sugar skulls, and monarch butterflies. You'll also
learn how to say goodbye when celebrations are over. This book
provides everything needed to honor the dead and share your love
and abundance with them.
A classic text on esoteric traditional herbalism from one of the
most influential herbalists of the Paris occult revival * Includes
a dictionary of nearly 300 magical plants with descriptions of each
plant's scientific name, common names, elemental qualities, ruling
planets, and zodiacal signatures, with commentary on medico-magical
properties and uses * Explores methods of phytotherapy and plant
magic, including the Paracelsian "transplantation of diseases,"
ritual pacts with trees, the secret ingredients of witches'
ointments, and the composition of magical philters * Explains the
occult secrets of phytogenesis, plant physiology, and plant
physiognomy (classification of plants according to the doctrine of
signatures) Merging the scientific discipline of botany with
ancient, medieval, and Renaissance traditions of occult herbalism,
this seminal guide was first published in French in 1902 as a
textbook for students of Papus's Ecole hermetique and sparked a
revival in the study of magical herbalism in early
twentieth-century France. Author Paul Sedir, pseudonym of Yvon Le
Loup (1871-1926), explains the occult secrets of phytogenesis (the
esoteric origin and evolutionary development of the plant kingdom),
plant physiology (the occult anatomy of plants), and plant
physiognomy (classification of plants according to the doctrine of
signatures). Unveiling the mysteries behind planetary and zodiacal
attributions, he provides readers with the keys to make their own
informed determinations of the astral properties of plants. Moving
from theory into practice, Sedir explores various methods of
phytotherapy and plant magic, including the Paracelsian
"transplantation of diseases," the secret ingredients of witches'
ointments, and the composition of magical philters. In the third
section of the book, Sedir offers a dictionary of magical plants
that covers nearly 300 plant species with descriptions of their
astral signatures, occult properties, and medico-magical uses.
Compiled from an array of rare sources and esoterica, this classic
text includes a wealth of additional materials and supplemental
charts and diagrams drawn from Sedir's occult colleagues, all of
whom adopted and expanded upon Sedir's pioneering system of plant
correspondences.
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.
This book contains the first comprehensive examination of popular
familiar belief in early modern Britain. It provides an in-depth
analysis of the correlation between early modern British magic and
tribal shamanism, examines the experiential dimension of popular
magic and witchcraft in early modern Britain, and explores the
links between British fairy beliefs and witch beliefs. In the
hundreds of confessions relating to witchcraft and sorcery trials
in early modern Britain, there are detailed descriptions of
intimate working relationships between popular magical
practitioners and familiar spirits of either human or animal form.
Until recently historians often dismissed these descriptions as
elaborate fictions created by judicial interrogators eager to find
evidence of stereotypical pacts with the Devil. Although this
paradigm is now routinely questioned, and most historians
acknowledge that there was a folkloric component to familiar lore
in the period, these beliefs, and the experiences reportedly
associated with them, remain substantially unexplored. This book
examines the folkloric roots of familiar lore from historical,
anthropological and comparative religious perspectives.;It argues
that beliefs about witches' familiars were rooted in beliefs
surrounding the use of fairy familiars by beneficent magical
practitioners or 'cunning folk', and corroborates this through a
comparative analysis of familiar beliefs found in traditional
Native American and Siberian shamanism. The author explores the
experiential dimension of familiar lore by drawing parallels
between early modern familiar encounters and visionary mysticism as
it appears in both tribal shamanism and medieval European
contemplative traditions. These perspectives challenge the
reductionist view of popular magic in early modern Britain often
presented by historians. It is also available in hardback, ISBN
1845190785.
During WWII there was an attempt to achieve invisibility called the
Philadelphia Experiment. Afterward occurred the now famous time
travel experiments named after the underground base at Montauk
Point on Long Island. Now this third book in the Montauk series
summarises the events of the first two books and then takes the
reader on an even more spectacular journey. The discovery of
ancient pyramids at Montauk leads to a connection with Ancient
Egypt and its position as a gateway to other dimensions. Like a
psychic detective story beyond the occult, venture into an
unprecedented investigation of the mystery schools of the earth and
their connection to Egypt, Atlantis, Mars and the star Sirius.
Chapters on new psychotronic weapons, the history of Mars, the
strange death of Ian Fleming in connection with the Philadelphia
Experiment, underground at the Montauk Base.
Inspiration and Ideas for a Holistic Pagan Lifestyle
Live fully as a Pagan every day of the year, not only on full
moons and holidays. With practical tips for integrating
earth-centered spirituality into every aspect of life, To Walk a
Pagan Path shows you how to: Cultivate a meaningful Pagan practice
by following seven simple steps. Develop a sacred calendar
customized for your beliefs, lifestyle, and environment. Make daily
activities sacred with quick and easy rituals. Reclaim your place
in the food cycle by producing a portion of your own food--even if
you live in an apartment Express Pagan spirituality through a
variety of craft projects: candles, scrying mirrors, solar wreaths,
recipes, and more. Create sacred relationships with animal
familiars.
An oracle deck infused with Earth Spirit magic in each card,
created to mirror your heart's truth and help you tap into the
abundant healing energy of love "Your beautiful and bountiful heart
is a bridge for all that is sacred," says Ashley River Brant. "It
carries the keys for all the wisdom you seek, all that you desire
to create or become, and all the nourishment your soul needs in
this lifetime." Now this artist, spiritual medium, and medicine
woman brings you a potent transformative tool to help you come home
to the healing power of your heart with her new Messages from the
Heart of the Divine Oracle Deck. Every card in the Messages from
the Heart of the Divine Oracle Deck is charged with unique nature
magic. Each of these 44 cards is painted with plant and mineral
pigments, natural waters from the rivers, creeks, and oceans, and
flower essences to encode each card with a specific alchemy of
Earth Spirit healing. The accompanying guidebook provides you with
instructions on how to interact with the cards, sample spreads, and
rituals to help you engage more deeply with the card's message. By
working with this deck, you can increase your connection to your
innate healing powers and intuitive wisdom, see yourself more
clearly through the lens of your higher self, and feel more in
alignment with your true nature. You'll awaken the courage and
confidence you need to show up in the world as you truly are. "You
are actually the oracle," says Brant. "This deck simply offers
guidance for you to see that within yourself."
Rosemary is for remembrance; sage is for wisdom. The symbolism of
plants - whether in the ancient Greek doctrine of signatures or the
Victorian secret language of flowers - has fascinated us for
centuries. Contemporary herbalist Maia Toll adds her distinctive
spin to this tradition with profiles of the mysterious
personalities of 36 herbs, fruits, and flowers. Combining a passion
for plants with imagery reminiscent of tarot, enticing text offers
reflections and rituals to tap into each plant's power for healing,
self-reflection, and everyday guidance. Smaller versions of the
illustrations are featured on 36 cards to help guide your thoughts
and meditations.
MAIDEN, MOTHER, CRONE presents the Trinity as ancient symbols of
the Goddess, predating Christianity by thousands of years. The book
explores longstanding myths and symbols, illuminating ancient,
universal human challenges that still exist today. Together with
in-depth explanations of goddess archetypes and their relevance to
20th century living, this book will lead you to a state of
conscious awareness that can change your life.
From the bestselling author of Practical Magic comes an inspiring,
illustrated collection of magical celebrations of nature from
around the world-with rituals for incorporating them into your own
practice. Nature is what gives us life-it is the source of all
magic and power in the world. That is something that humans have
understood since the beginning of time, and it is a constant among
cultures around the world. However, the ways in which we celebrate
it can vary wildly. Bulgarian Baba Marta Day welcomes the arrival
of Spring with Martenitsas, little talismans of red and white
string, while in Southeast Asia, that same yearly event is
celebrated during Holi, a joyful, riotous dance of colors. Yalda,
Soyal, Saturnalia, Dong Zhi, and St.Lucia's Day (from Iran,
Arizona, Ancient Rome, China, and Scandinavia) are all very
different-but they all honor the Winter Solstice. Each of these
celebrations is a ritual, a form of magic created by community and
tradition. And while their differences can help us understand their
various cultural identities, their similarities can create a bond
that reaches across space and time. In this beautifully illustrated
book from bestselling magical author Nikki Van De Car readers will
learn the history and meaning behind 40 of these ritual
celebrations, organized by season. Each ritual will include
suggestions for participating in and appreciating these storied
rituals, while honoring their origins and the cultures from which
they come.
2013 Reprint of 1937 Edition. Full facsimile of the original
edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The
first chapter of this essay provides a soundly skeptical, mythicist
take on Christian origins, while simultaneously asserting Lemurian
and Atlantean sources for esoteric traditions. The next three
chapters are organized according to the book's pattern:
brain/spirit, heart/emotions, and generative organs/physical
sensation. In the chapter on "The Spinal Column" corresponding to
the heart, there is also a discussion of clairvoyance and
mediumship, and in the chapter on "The Infernal Worlds" Hall
additionally provides an exposition of color symbolism. The final
chapter of Occult Anatomy is on "embryology," which offers readings
of religious texts as perinatal allegories. It then continues with
a thumbnail description of the seven-year cyclical climacteric
pattern of individual human development.
A comprehensive A-to-Z reconstruction of the oral tradition of the
Rom--gypsies--based on sources never before available in English
• Presents the origin myths and magical traditions of the
gypsies, including their legendary ties to Egypt, animal ancestors,
and tree spirits • Examines the three major settings of gypsy
folktales--the forest, the waters, and the mountain--and shows how
their world is full of spirits • Shows how the religious concepts
of the Rom testify to a profound syncretism of the pagan traditions
and Christianity Although their own myths and their common name
point to Egyptian origins for the gypsies, the Rom, as they call
themselves, originated in India, as evidenced by studies of their
language. They arrived in Europe in the ninth century and spread
across the continent from East to West, reaching England in the
15th century and Scandinavia by the end of the 16th century. A
nomadic people, these wanderers were reviled by local populaces
wherever they went and regarded as misfits, intruders, foreigners,
and thieves. Drawing on a number of sources never before available
outside of Eastern Europe, Claude Lecouteux reconstructs the gypsy
oral tradition to provide a comprehensive A-to-Z look at gypsy
mythology, including their folktales, rites, songs, nursery rhymes,
jokes, and magical traditions. Complete with rare illustrations and
information from obscure sources appearing for the first time in
English, this detailed reference work represents an excellent
resource for scholars and those seeking to reconnect to their
forgotten gypsy heritage.
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.
Acclaimed author and Archdruid John Michael Greer provides an
in-depth beginner s guide to Druidry a modern tradition of nature
spirituality with ancient roots in Celtic traditions. Although we
know little about the ancient Druids, their reputation for wisdom
and harmony with nature lives on. Today, Druidry is a vibrant,
diverse movement with groups and practitioners on every continent
but Antarctica. Spiritual rather than religious more an attitude
than an ideology it can be embraced by people from different faiths
and backgrounds. Archdruid John Michael Greer explores the history
and basics of Druidry; how to perform Druidic rituals, meditation,
and divination; elements of the lifestyle; and advice for placing
less of a burden on the Earth. Includes a simple self-initiation
ritual for starting on the Druid path, as well as exercises to help
you tap into the elements and learn to pay attention to the natural
world.
This new and completely redesigned edition offers a vivid and
evocative insight into the last tribal culture in Europe. Sharkey
explores the mysterious beliefs of these ancient people: their gods
and monuments, heroic tales and pagan rituals, and the enduring
imaginative power of their art and lore. Their epic mythmaking and
sinuous art conjure a world of strange transformations and liminal
states, moving freely between life and death, light and dark,
mortal and divine. The latter part of the book comprises eleven
richly illustrated `Themes' sections: illuminating groupings of
ancient art that complement the main text.
The work of The Golden Sufi Center is to make available the
teachings of the Sufi path.
I Send a Voice is the gripping, first person account of what
happens inside a Native American Sweat Lodge. Evelyn Eaton writes
of her resolve to become worthy of participating in a Sweat Lodge
healing ritual. She undergoes tests and ordeals inside and outside
of the Lodge following the spiritual path to learn the shamanic
secrets, and eventually daring to ask for a healing Pipe of her
own. This classic book remains one of the definitive accounts of
the training and work of a Pipe-carrier and provides a unique
insight into Native American culture and their sacred and esoteric
rites. It will be essential reading for everyone with an interest
in Native American culture, shamanic rituals or holistic healing.
Three hundred important combinations is intended to provide
knowledge of the Yogas which indicate specific horoscopic trends.
All planetary combinations are divided into two groups, viz, Yogas
and Aristhas or fortunes and misfortunes. It deals with various
standing combinations of Yogas. The systematised account of all the
important Yogas is brought out so that it may illustrate practical
horoscopes.
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