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Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > The Occult > Magic, spells & alchemy
Celebrate spring and summer as a time of renewal with Flora the
Roman Goddess of flowers and learn about balance in Litha. As the
nights get longer, create beautiful garlands of herbs to ward off
evil spirits. Explore the magic of each month, with mystical tips
and practical projects, and delve into the annual cycle of a modern
mystical year. With supersitions and sayings, crystals, birds and
beasts, this is a book for the modern mystic that is accessible for
everyone. Based on spirituality in nature, The Mystical Year
reveals how to wind down, and celebrate the seasons with folklore,
festivals and simple, creative projects for each month of the year.
The Mysteries of the Qabalah completes the second book in a trilogy
written by the famous French esoteric scholar, Eliphas Levi. In the
first part of this work, Levi links the Old and New Testaments by
comparing the qabalistic imagery and concepts inherent in both "The
Prophecy of Ezekiel" and "The Apocalypse of St. John". He explains
how the description of Solomon's temple, the great sanctuary of the
true God, represents the Qabalistic or traditional theology of the
Hebrews -- even the measurements are symbolic and refer to sacred
numbers. In the second part of the treatise, Levi demonstrates that
"The Apocalypse of St. John" is a symbolic resume of knowledge for
initiates and a key to the high Qabalah. The theology of the
Hebrews can be attached to Christianity through the prophecy of
Ezekiel. It served as a model for "The Apocalypse of St. John",
which -- behind the emblems of the Qabalah -- hides the most
profound secrets of Christian theology. Students of the Western
Mystery tradition will find this material of special interest when
exploring the symbolism of the Bible and Qabalah.
This is no ordinary reprint of common magical squares found in
Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy. Not even close This
Occult Encyclopedia contains hundreds of new magical squares based
on secret esoteric techniques developed by master sages of the
ancient Near East. Did you know that there are four forms of each
magic square corresponding with each of the Elements? Did you know
that from each square you can extract up to 8 Angels and 8 Genies
that are specific to THAT square? Did you know there is a secret
mathematical code embedded in all magic squares? There is much more
to the art of magic squares than even the most seasoned modern-day
ceremonial magician is aware of. The Occult Encyclopedia of Magical
Squares contains information that will make a difference in how you
approach talismanic magic. It also contains hundreds of ready and
finished squares for: Archangels and Angels of the Zodiac
Archangels and Angels of the Planets Planetary Intelligences and
Spirits Olympic Spirits Lords of Zodiacal Triplicities by Day and
Night Angels Ruling the 12 Houses Angels of Astrological Decanates
and Quinances You will get hundreds of magic squares to facilitate
the evocation and aid of over 200 spiritual beings. This book is a
must-have for serious seekers, no matter which magical tradition
you follow.
- ONE-OF-A-KIND CARD DECK: Includes 40 full-color printed cards
filled with profiles of top-selling Wheezes (from Puking Pastilles
to Fainting Fancies, Screaming Yo-yos, Pigmy Puffs, and beyond),
and "Words of Weasley" for magical mischief inspiration; all
feature eye-catching graphic artwork from the Weasleys' shop -
GUIDED JOURNAL: An accompanying book is filled with prompts for
jokes, inventions, and creative ideas of all kinds, plus space for
brainstorming and journaling; with full-color graphics and movie
images throughout - PERFECT GIFT: A unique gift for fans of the
Wizarding World and Harry Potter - OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Authentic
Wizarding World collectible - SPECIFICATIONS: 40 illustrated cards
are 3 x 5 inches, shrink-wrapped in an interior travel case;
journal is an 88-page paperback book, 3 x 5 inches; deck and book
are packaged in a keepsake magnetic closure box A note on
packaging: In order to help honor our planet and reduce waste, we
have only shrink wrapped the interior card deck, rather than the
keepsake box. Please feel confident that your product is not
defective or used. When you open your deck, you will find that the
actual cards inside the box are shrink wrapped for protection and
to ensure first use by the buyer. Copyright (c) 2022 Warner Bros.
Entertainment. WIZARDING WORLD characters, names, and related
indicia are (c) & (TM) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WB
SHIELD: (c) & (TM) WBEI. Publishing Rights (c) JKR. (s22)
Originally published in 1860 as Histoire de la Magie, this English
edition was translated by A. E. Waite in 1913. Long established as
the most valuable source on the tradition of magic and occultism,
History of Magic is now available as a Weiser classic in a new,
enlarged edition. Described by Waite as "the most arresting,
entertaining and brilliant of all studies on the subject, " the
text provides a complete survey of the occult sciences, from
Biblical references, and Zoroaster to Hermetic Magic, and the
Kabbalah. The author also explores magical rites and dogmas from
various civilizations and discusses some famous sorcerers and
magicians. Other topics explored include Magic of the Magi, Magic
in India, Mysticism, Magic and Christianity, and the sources of
Freemasonry.
Alchemy is the ancient sacred science concerned with the mysteries
of life and consciousness as reflected through all Nature. It is a
harmonious blending of physical and subtle forces which lifts the
subject, whether it be man or metal, to a more evolved state of
being. The Way of the Crucible is a ground-breaking modern manual
on the art of Alchemy that draws on both modern scientific
technology and ancient methods. A laboratory scientist and chemist,
Bartlett provides an overview of how practical alchemy works along
with treatises on Astrology, Qabalah, Herbalism, and minerals, as
they relate to Alchemy. He also explains what the ancients really
meant when they used the term "Philosopher's Stone" and describes
practical methods toward its achievement. The Way of the Crucible
provides directions for a more advanced understanding of the
mineral work -- what some consider the true domain of Alchemy.
This is your key to unlocking the ancient power and wisdom of the
runes and their magic. Learn how to use them for divination,
guidance and more. The runes are some of the most powerful
divination tools available to us. In the mist-shrouded forests and
icy fjords of the north, the ancient Nordic oracle of the runes was
gifted from the Gods. These 24 mystic inscriptions were used to
connect with the very foundations of the universe, to guide, heal,
divine and communicate. The runes are more than just a method of
writing; each has a sound, a resonance, that connects with the
magic surrounding us. To pick up this book is to embrace the
energies of the primal northern landscape, to experience life
through the senses of the ancients and to make that power yours.
Within this insightful, practical book, you'll discover: · an
introduction to the Norse mythology associated with the runes ·
detailed meanings of each of the 24 Elder Futhark runes · how to
work with the runes, including casting, creating runic spells and
making binds · tips for developing your own relationship with the
runes This is your key to unlocking the ancient power and wisdom of
the Vikings, the runes and their mysterious magic.
This title includes 2 DVDs and a booklet. What is Radical Undoing?
If you have read Dr Hyatt's books (such as "Undoing Yourself With
Energized Meditation", "Secrets of Western Tantra and Sex Magic",
and "Tantra & Tarot") or listened to his other CDs and DVDs
(such as "Techniques for Undoing Yourself", "Shotgun Tantra", and
"Energized Hypnosis") you have learned about many useful
'exercises'. But if you've ever wanted to see actual live
demonstrations of these 'exercises', this is the package for you.
In short, this series shows, in detail, how Undoing is really done!
You will learn secret Tantric methods to open your Chakras and
release Kundalini energy. In time, you will learn to harness this
powerful sexual energy and experience The Ultimate Orgasm. Volume
II systematically demonstrates numerous exercises which you can do
either alone or with a partner to free blocks in the eyes and face.
On the first DVD Dr Hyatt discusses many of the issues related to
the process of Undoing, including (among many other things) the
Chakras. On the second DVD Dr Hyatt works with two non-professional
models and demonstrates many powerful methods to free blockages in
the Eyes & Face. In a special segment, he discusses the
implications of the work for the Kundalini experience. The Booklet
describes each of the exercises you will see on the DVD.
Progressing from Thetemic Magick, Maat Magick transforms the ashes
and rubble of the destruction caused by the old formula of the
Dying God into a new world society. Includes Liber Pennae
Praenumbra, a document received by Nema while in a visionary
trance.
They can be found along the side streets of many American cities:
herb or candle shops catering to practitioners of Voodoo, hoodoo,
Santeria, and similar beliefs. Here one can purchase ritual items
and raw materials for the fabrication of traditional charms, plus a
variety of soaps, powders, and aromatic goods known in the trade as
"spiritual products." For those seeking health or success, love or
protection, these potions offer the power of the saints and the
authority of the African gods.
In Spiritual Merchants, Carolyn Morrow Long provides an inside look
at the followers of African-based belief systems and the retailers
and manufacturers who supply them. Traveling from New Orleans to
New York, from Charleston to Los Angeles, she takes readers on a
tour of these shops, examines the origins of the products, and
profiles the merchants who sell them.
Long describes the principles by which charms are thought to
operate, how ingredients are chosen, and the uses to which they are
put. She then explores the commodification of traditional charms
and the evolution of the spiritual products industry--from
small-scale mail order "doctors" and hoodoo drugstores to major
manufacturers who market their products worldwide. She also offers
an eye-opening look at how merchants who are not members of the
culture entered the business through the manufacture of other goods
such as toiletries, incense, and pharmaceuticals. Her narrative
includes previously unpublished information on legendary Voodoo
queens and hoodoo workers, as well as a case study of John the
Conqueror root and its metamorphosis from spirit-embodying charm to
commercial spiritual product.
No other book deals in such detail with both the history and
current practices of African-based belief systems in the United
States and the evolution of the spiritual products industry. For
students of folklore or anyone intrigued by the world of charms and
candle shops, Spiritual Merchants examines the confluence of
African and European religion in the Americas and provides a
colorful introduction to a vibrant aspect of contemporary
culture.
The Author: Carolyn Morrow Long is a preservation specialist and
conservator at the the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of
American History.
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