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Margaret De Wys first became aware of ecstatic trance healing when
she was a young girl fascinated by the rapture of the Holy Rollers.
However, it would be decades before she would be called to explore
that early fascination. At a gathering in Upstate New York thirty
years later she was spontaneously possessed by a sacred Zulu
necklace--a gift from one of the most powerful shamans in Africa,
Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa. Frightening yet exhilarating, the
experience set her on a search to understand the depths of ecstatic
healing. Margaret journeys to Brazil to work with famous healer
John of God (Joao de Deus), where she witnesses hundreds of
miraculous healings through psychic surgery. During her years of
spiritual service at John's Casa, she experiences ecstatic visions,
which increase her hunger for more knowledge. She begins to attend
possession rituals held by Pai Lazaro, an Umbanda priest, and finds
she is a natural medium to the African gods. Called through her
dreams to work with Credo Mutwa, she travels to Credo's Healing
Village in Africa, where she discovers her gift as an ecstatic
healer and the meaning of true faith. In sharing her journey to
reach a profound understanding of ecstatic states and shamanic
healing, Margaret De Wys not only gives the reader a direct
experience of holiness but also reveals the potential each of us
has for miraculous healing.
Discover the herbs, flowers and fungi considered sacred in the
Druid tradition, with this beautifully illustrated oracle. The
virtues and qualities of each plant, and the ancient folklore and
mythology associated with them, offer wisdom, inspiration and
guidance, in this enlightening pack. The perfect companion volume
to the bestselling Druid Animal Oracle, this is a must-have title
for all those interested in Celtic and Pagan subjects and the world
of nature.
"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.
Gwyn, the bright god of the Brythonic underworld Annwfn and Faery
king of the wild Welsh spirits, the twlwyth teg, is an ancient and
mysterious figure. His tales are scattered through oral folklore
and across medieval Welsh literature, a depository of our ancient
god-tales. Said to dwell within the legendary glass castle in
Glastonbury Tor, as well as the black mountains of Wales, he is
both a figure of romance and fear. A dark lover through the winter
months, leader of the wild hunt, and guardian of the dead. He is
the ancient companion of bards and visionaries through the
initiatory journey to the depths of the Celtic Underworld, in
search of the Goddess of the land herself. With a close look at
traditional magic and lore as well as practical exercises, Gwyn ap
Nudd is an essential guide for all those who seek wisdom from the
darkness and wild communion with the sovereignty of the land.
2005 Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR) Winner for Best
General Interest Book
Hoodoo is an eclectic blend of African traditions, Native American
herbalism, Judeo-Christian ritual, and magical healing. Tracing
Hoodoo's magical roots back to West Africa, Stephanie Rose Bird
provides a fascinating history of this nature-based healing
tradition and gives practical advice for applying Hoodoo magic to
everyday life. Learn how sticks, stones, roots, and bones - the
basic ingredients in a Hoodoo mojo bag - can be used to bless the
home, find a mate, invoke wealth, offer protection, and improve
your health and happiness.
Embrace the divine feminine power of the Mother Goddess and learn
how to spiritually prepare for pregnancy with this guide to Pagan
rituals, meditations, and traditions for every milestone over the
next nine months! As you make the transition from maiden to mother,
you fully embody the Mother Goddess. Embark on this sacred journey
with this complete guide including special mediations,
affirmations, and rituals designed to help you attune to the divine
energies of childbearing. The Pregnant Goddess teaches you how to:
-Prepare spiritually for pregnancy -Conduct rituals to aide in
conception, safe pregnancy, and easy delivery -Practice responsible
magic during these critical nine moths -Deal with unexpected
delivery developments The Pregnant Goddess is the perfect companion
as you embark on the most magnificent and magical journey of your
life!
Women today are banding together in magical ways to celebrate and
encourage one another, and many are turning to the sacred goddesses
of the past to guide their way. Your Goddess Year provides a
calendar of 52 goddesses along with fascinating background
information, herstory, and reasons why invoking her power can
strengthen and benefit you in your day-to-day life. Learn about the
powerful goddesses from all cultures and belief systems and call
upon them during different times of the year to channel their
strengths when you need them most. Including rituals to summon each
goddess, you'll always have the sacred feminine power supporting
you. Celebrate the reawakening of the feminine divine and feminism
by inviting a goddess to assist you and find the goddess that best
speaks to you.
In Green Magic, Morwyn shares with her readers the wealth of her
accumulated knowledge about medicinal and magical uses of herbs.
Both beginners and seasoned readers in the field of magic, as well
as those with an active interest in herbs, will benefit from this
compendium of facts and lore about over one hundred medicinal and
magical herbs. Morwyn offers a special perspective on the
interrelationship between herbs, teas, precious stones and
talismans, and shows how to incorporate these elements into
rituals. She also answers such survival questions as which plants
are poisonous and which can cure your ailments.
Use archetypes of Tarot's Major Arcana, combining energy with
affirmations and journeying to help you define the path you walk in
this lifetime and to reach your full potential. The guidebook
employs a Birth Card system that forms a frame of reference for
opportunities and challenges you will face during your life span.
The tool of affirmations has been interfaced with the energy of an
individual's Birth Cards to form a powerful avenue for personal
transformation. Using the archetypal imagery of the Tarot,
affirmations allow individuals to become co-creators in their own
lives, to define what they want to manifest, and to then
successfully manifest it. Combined with images from the stunning
Tarot Lovers' Tarot, this is the ultimate tool for understanding
yourself, your loved ones, coworkers, and friends. For all reader
levels.
The Celtic approach to life is holistic, with little distinction
made between the sacred and the secular, or between the physical
world and the spiritual one. This spiritual awareness grew from the
Celtic myths and legends: warriors that were godlike, druids that
could walk between worlds, and magical lands that lay on the
boundaries of earthly kingdoms. Celtic mysticism is an approach to
life, and this book brings the Celtic world into a modern context.
The important myths and legends are told and the thinking behind
the Celts' feeling for their world is examined and explained. There
are exercises to increase your awareness of the power of nature and
its holistic character, and how to use meditation and mind
journeying to meet Celtic archetypes. Open yourself up to the
inspiration of history and the rich culture that is the Celtic
heritage, and enter a world that has enriched and inspired us for
centuries.
A revolutionary process based on the four chambers of the heart and
rooted in Toltec wisdom that brings emotional clarity, healing and
freedom. The Warrior Heart Practice is a powerful new method to
reconnect with our sense of authenticity and inner-knowing and
realign with our true nature. Author of the bestselling book
Warrior Goddess Training, HeatherAsh Amara has trained extensively
in the Toltec tradition under the tutelage of don Miguel Ruiz,
author of The Four Agreements. The Warrior Heart Practice is a
revolutionary system based on the four chambered structure of the
human heart. The Warrior Heart Practice leads to deep insights as
readers learn to step outside of their preconceptions to realign
with their true purposes and goals. 'Irresistible, engaging, and
liberating in a way that only the truth can. A much-needed guide to
moving beyond the chatter of the mind and the noise of the emotions
to discovering true peace.' - Alberto Villoldo Ph.D. Author of One
Spirit Medicine and Shaman, Healer, Sage 'Welcome to the evolution
of wisdom! The Warrior Heart Practice is a compassionate,
stunningly practical technique for self-discovery and
transformation in any situation. HeatherAsh Amara is one of our
most gifted and authentic spiritual teachers and her simple elegant
process instantly helps us access and embody the deep insight
within us all. It became part of my inner toolkit after a single
reading.' - Irene O'Garden, award-winning poet, playwright, and
author of Risking the Rapids
What if you could peek inside the journal of a skilled and powerful
Wiccan and read all about her exciting forays into the Craft? What
if that Witch was the ever-popular Silver RavenWolf?
Silver's own pearls of wisdom gained along the bumpy road to
spiritual enlightenment can be found in "A Witch's Notebook." This
hands-on guide is designed to work from moon to moon-leading
students through five months of spiritual advancement. In
discussing cleansing, sacred symbols, renewed spirituality, and
magickal ingredients, Silver urges Wiccans to step outside the
usual confines of Witchcraft and explore other belief systems. This
book also includes exercises, spells, and herbal information to
assist in forging one's own unique spiritual path.
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