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Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > The Occult
From Kim Krans, undisputed star of the new tarot movement, comes
the box set of her hit tarot deck and guidebook-together in a
beautifully designed keepsake package perfect as a gift for any
occasion. For its legion of fans, The Wild Unknown is more than a
tarot deck; it is a way of life. Hand drawn and deeply personal,
each and every one of the 78 cards that comprise the deck is a work
of art unto itself that explores the mysteries of the natural world
and the animal kingdom, in spare, minimalistic, but deeply
impactful line-drawings that invite contemplation and deep seeking.
The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook is an equally gorgeous
work of art, featuring an entirely hand-lettered and fully
illustrated 200 page primer on the meanings of the major and minor
arcana, the four suits of the deck, and each and every one of the
78 individual cards.
THE BOOK OF ST. CYPRIAN: THE SORCERER'S TREASURE is a translation
of one of the most complete Portuguese grimoires attributed to St.
Cyprian of Antioch, O GRANDE LIVRO DE S.CYPRIANO OU THESOURO DO
FEITICEIRO, including extensive commentaries on the history of
Western Iberian Bruxaria and Feiticaria, Catholicism, the blood war
of Old and New Christians, the slave trade, and the Empire. The
Book of Saint Cyprian is revealed as a manifestation of vaster and
pre-existent magical and folkloric traditions and is inserted into
its proper cultural background, providing the reader with the keys
to its unwritten content including the Book's connection to the
vast mythical corpus of the Mouras Encantadas. THE BOOK OF ST.
CYPRIAN: THE SORCERER'S TREASURE is an essential read for all those
interested in folk magic, be it diabolical or saintly, fey
traditions, the largely unknown West Iberian magical current and
its various traces and manifestations in the modern
Ibero-African-American cults of Brazil."
What is the difference between an amulet and a charm? When would be
the right time to make a talisman? And, if you absolutely had to,
how would you cast a spell? In this unique little book, scholar
Marian Green unravels the complex web of associations and
correspondences which form the backbone of the Western magical
arts. Packed with rare illustrations and useful tables, there is no
better volume for the modern travelling magician. WOODEN BOOKS are
small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES.
"Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET.
"Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW
SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
The purpose of this book is to allow the reader a glimpse into this
shadowy and fascinating world which will hopefully bing him a step
closer to an understanding of hidden powers.
This is the only book of its kind on witchcraft that has been
written by a practising witch. It is intended to be not merely a
history, but a guide to the many strange byways of a vast and
fascinating subject. Witchcraft is as old as the human race, and it
is actively practised today, by people of all classes. To its
devotees, witchcraft is more than spells and charms, or even secret
meetings and rituals; it is a philosophy and a way of life. It
claims to be the oldest form of religion, that of nature-worship
and magic. Since the last Witchcraft Act was repealed in 1951, the
revival of public interest in witchcraft has been the subject of
continuous controversy. This book is a serious contribution to the
study of a subject too long obscured by prejudice and
sensationalism.
Ren Gunon (1886-1951) is undoubtedly one of the luminaries of the
twentieth century, whose critique of the modern world has stood
fast against the shifting sands of recent philosophies. His oeuvre
of 26 volumes is providential for the modern seeker: pointing
ceaselessly to the perennial wisdom found in past cultures ranging
from the Shamanistic to the Indian and Chinese, the Hellenic and
Judaic, the Christian and Islamic, and including also Alchemy,
Hermeticism, and other esoteric currents, at the same time it
directs the reader to the deepest level of religious praxis,
emphasizing the need for affiliation with a revealed tradition even
while acknowledging the final identity of all spiritual paths as
they approach the summit of spiritual realization. The present
volume, first published in 1958 by Gunon's friend and collaborator
Paul Chacornac, whose bookstore, journal (first called Le Voile
d'Isis, later changed to tudes Traditionnelles), and publishing
venture-ditions Traditionnelles-were so instrumental in furthering
Gunon's work, was the first full-length biography of this
extraordinary man to appear, and has served as the foundation for
the many later biographies that have appeared in French, as well as
the lone biography in English, Ren Gunon and the Future of the
West, by Robin Waterfield. Its translation and publication in
conjunction with The Collected Works of Ren Gunon represents an
important step in the effort to bring Gunon's oeuvre before a wider
public.
Wiccan Cuisine is a recipe deck for all who want to capture the
magic of cooking and baking. Presented in a beautiful box with an
accompanying instructional booklet, there are 50 recipe cards for
savoury meals and sweet treats inspired by the Wheel of the Year.
Perfect for aspiring kitchen and hearth witches, this deck makes it
easy to add new magical meals to every menu. Using seasonal
ingredients, there are recipes for both the mid-week supper and the
festival feast with suggestions for how to celebrate the passing of
the seasons with family and friends. The relationship between magic
and food is long-standing and celebrated here along with the
connection to nature. The recipes included are all designed to be
changed or modified to fit different needs, tastes and intuitions
with the author and kitchen witch Carla Torrents encouraging users
of the deck to get it messy - the robust cards and box can
withstand the heat and spills of a busy kitchen countertop! The
accompanying booklet provides excellent tips and tricks, as well as
practical information about weight conversions between imperial and
metric measurements, and introduces the Wheel of the Year.
Internationally minded, the dates of festivals and Sabbats are
given for both northern and southern hemisphere witches so everyone
can start making magic in the kitchen.
What if there was a place in the universe, or in another universe,
where no evil forces, dark beliefs, negative thought projections,
energy blockages, or control issues were present? Is there a place
such as an intact field of light, benevolence, and love? In "The
Book of Origins, " author Ivonne Delaflor presents lessons she
received that propose a new vision of a universe, in which harmony
is seen not as something to fight for, but as a natural ebb and
flow of events through the choices we make. Throughout a period of
five years, Delaflor received more than five thousand messages
during conversations with her transpersonal masters. In this text,
she does not interpret the lessons but rather shares them in order
to help people form better relationships with their inner voices
and make sense of their spiritual experiences. A clear and readable
map for navigating the harmonic energy dimensions, "The Book of
Origins" supports humanity within the inner ascension process as we
evolve as species of consciousness in the here and now and beyond.
Nadia Finley offers a lifestyle program that is practical and
easy to understand. Based on her own life experiences, Finley
developed the "Project Elinor" program for those dealing with
personal hardship, and for any one of us who simply want to lead
healthier, happier lives.
In this book, Finley guides readers through pathways to
emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. By sharing her
moving story about the loss of her mother, Finley provides unique
perspectives to overcome any of life's obstacles, accompanied by a
series of practical exercises to help you through the process. You
will understand how to separate the mind from the body when coping
with negative experiences and learn strategies for gaining control
of the mind when things are at their worst. Essentially, you will
learn how to "live" life - as opposed to being "victim"ized by
it.
In order to refer to the manner of life's difficulties in a
clear and simple way, Finley conceptualizes these hardships as
"Illnesses', "demonstrating how these experiences can negatively
affect your overall well-being. Therefore, in this book, the term
"Illness'" is not necessarily linked to a physical sickness, but
rather it is connected to your personal struggle with any of the
following: the loss of a loved one; loss of a job; loss of
self-esteem or self-identity; the breakdown of a marriage or
relationship; or a drastic change in your financial status. You
determine what your "Illness" is. To put it simply, our "Illnesses"
are our most profound negative life experiences, the kinds of
experiences that each of us must contend with at one point or
another. This book offers the tools needed for optimizing every
experience and opportunity that life will provide, despite the
negative circumstances that any of us fear to face and overcome at
the present time. ""
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