Sometime in 1912, Elsa Barker, an accomplished American Poetess, was visiting in Paris, when one night she found herself automatic writing, meaning that is someone other than her sub conscious was writing using her hand. The entity inspiring the writing, claimed to be Judge David Patterson Hatch. The judge explained that he had recently passed over and that he wanted to document his experiences on the other side in the form of letters that he would write through Elsa's hand. Until Elsa was convinced of the Judge's identity she referred to him as XA" Over the next three years over 130 letters were 'dictated' and published as a trilogy under the banner Letters from a Living Dean Man. The letters are now considered an essential guide to the afterlife; all are fascinating, informative, and inspirational, and required reading for anyone interested in life and death, the afterlife, and why we are here. Here is a sample of her introduction. If anyone asks the question, that do I myself think as to whether these letters are genuine communications from the invisible world, I should answer that I believe they are. In the personal and suppressed portions reference was often made to past events and to possessions of which I had no knowledge, and these references were verified. This leaves untouched the favorite telepathic theory of the psychologists. But if these letters were telepathed to me, by whom were they telepathed? Not by my friend who was present at the writing of many of them, for their contents were as much a surprise to her as to me. I wish, however, to state that I make no scientific claims about this book, for science demands tests and proofs. Save for the first letter signed "X" before I knew that Mr.-- was dead, or knew who "X" was, the book was not written under "test conditions," as the psychologists understand the term. As evidence of a soul's survival after bodily death, it must be accepted or rejected by each individual according to his or her temperament, experience, and inner conviction as to the truth of its contents. In the absence of "X" and without some other entity on the invisible side of Nature in whom I had a like degree of confidence, I could not produce another document of this kind. Against indiscriminate mediumship. I have still a strong and ineradicable prejudice, for I recognise its dangers both of obsession and deception. But for my faith in "X" and the faith of my Paris friend in me, this book could never have been. Doubt of the invisible author or of the visible medium would probably have paralysed both, for the purposes of this writing. The effect of these letters on me personally has been to remove entirely any fear of death which I may ever have had, to strengthen my belief in immortality, to make the life beyond the grave as real and vital as the life here in the sunshine. If they can give even to one other person the sense of exultant immortality which they have given to me, I shall feel repaid for my labour. To those who may feel inclined to blame me for publishing such a book I can only say that I have always tried to give my best to the world, and perhaps these letters are one of the best things that I have to give. ELSA BARKER.

The Star Road is the Milky Way, our own glorious and mysterious universe; and we are traveling along this Road, entering the belly of our universe. Here, find a new approach to divination based on the ancient world view of the Mesoamericans to find how to navigate life challenges from a galactic perspective. Mesoamerican tribes that used the 260-day sacred calendar with the 365-day solar calendar are the backdrop for many models of marking time. Why such obsession with time? Discover a clearer picture of what they "saw" in the movement of the cosmos, look at energies in a new way, and adopt a fresh methodology of dealing with life's circumstances. With 78 beautiful art cards and a guidebook created to help readers piece together a larger view of how the ancient Mesoamericans perceived reality, you will be able to use concepts to create a multidimensional picture of the energies affecting you and Mother Earth in the past, present, and future. Provided are key words, inspirations and energies, goals, light and shadow, and history to assist you on your journey of self discovery.Includes cards and book.

Web of Light describes in vivid detail the secret rituals performed in the witch's coven. Rituals of psychic development, spells, enchantments and celebrations, to name a few, are explored. This is the second volume of a trilogy in progress by the High Priestess Morwyn designed to provide detailed information while dispelling myths surrounding modern day witchcraft or Wicca. Learn to create the magic circle and perform Wicca rituals designed to enhance your life and help you achieve your heart's desires. These rituals have never been offered to the public before. They have been handed down and performed by High Priestesses over many generations.Now you have the tool in your hands which will allow you to understand and perform them for yourself.

If you are looking to truly understand the cause of war, conflict and man's inhumanity to man - and if you are willing to think outside the box - this book will give you a new perspective on history. It explains why every society has had a small elite that managed to gain control over the population. This book goes far beyond conspiracy theories by identifying the real cause of evil as a state of consciousness. This "fallen" consciousness has affected every aspect of society, and it colors our thinking in many subtle ways. Yet once you understand the psychological mechanism behind it, you will be able to escape this control. And as more and more people do the same, society will move towards a new and better age. This book will not weigh you down with fear or a sense that we are controlled by hidden forces and can do nothing about it. On the contrary, this book brings a message of profound hope, as well as practical tools for raising both yourself and humanity beyond the fallen consciousness and its psychology of control.

Greek magical texts sometimes contain peculiar triangular formations created by repeating the same word over and over again in the same column, but leaving off one letter at the beginning or end (or both). Interpretations shifted during the twentieth century: did the words inscribed in these shapes represent the names of diseases or evil demons which were forced to disappear as each letter of the name does? Or were they the work of Roman period scribes representing very different notions? This new study uses a masterly survey of the known examples of these texts to argue for a radical revision of recent views.

Here, Morwyn details the history, lore, and uses of perfumes, incenses, magical sachets, potpourris, baths, and other fragrance formulas and applies them to ritual magic, healing, and perfumery. Included are formulas, spells, and rituals that take advantage of the power of scent to create magic in your daily life. Experienced Witches will enjoy this volume as a valuable addition to their occult library, as it includes a veritable encyclopedia of data on scores of perfumes and other fragrance materials. Others will find the comprehensive information which is organized for easy reference an invaluable guide for the use of scents.

Money, magic and the theatre were powerful forces in early modern England. Money was acquiring an independent, efficacious agency, as the growth of usury allowed financial signs to reproduce without human intervention. Magic was coming to seem Satanic, as the manipulation of magical signs to performative purposes was criminalized in the great 'witch craze.' And the commercial, public theatre was emerging - to great controversy - as the perfect medium to display, analyse and evaluate the newly autonomous power of representation in its financial, magical and aesthetic forms. Money and Magic in Early Modern Drama is especially timely in the current era of financial deregulation and derivatives, which are just as mysterious and occult in their operations as the germinal finance of 16th-century London. Chapters examine the convergence of money and magic in a wide range of early modern drama, from the anonymous Mankind through Christopher Marlowe to Ben Jonson, concentrating on such plays as The Alchemist, The New Inn and The Staple of News. Several focus on Shakespeare, whose analysis of the relations between finance, witchcraft and theatricality is particularly acute in Timon of Athens, The Comedy of Errors, Antony and Cleopatra and The Winter's Tale.

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.

A rare combination of personal and academic, this book showcases the myriad avenues for transcending the boundaries of reality through direct sensory experience. The Varieties of Magical Experience: Indigenous, Medieval, and Modern Magic provides a comprehensive volume that examines magic in all its aspects. Through detailed case studies, verbatim accounts of personal experiences, and first-hand experience from the authors' own active participation in many alternative religious rituals and ceremonies, this unique book reveals how magic can be a universal phenomenon that crosses cultural, historical, and spatial boundaries. The work is organized in five sections that embrace several broad themes: indigenous magical and shamanic practices; medieval witchcraft; sorcery and hermetic magic; and contemporary Western magical practices, including the role of sexuality, trance, and meditation. The introductory section explores the idea of magic, other realities, and the employment of all the senses, while the final section discusses contemporary issues of ecology and cybermagic. The authors give voice to the powerful emotions and feelings that result from a magical encounter, providing engaging and accessible information to general readers, while those well versed in the opaque world of magic and occultism, consciousness studies, and imaginal and disembodied realms will appreciate the book's content at a deeper level. Highlights techniques, rituals, and training of magical practitioners Counterpoints the rational with the emotional and compares the past with the present Takes a cross-cultural, historical, and anthropological approach that is accessible to all readers Includes experiences of academics, shamans, occultists, healers, sorcerers, pagans, medieval magicians, cybermagicians, and indigenous peoples across the world

Use this paranormal tool kit to spark intuitive abilities and link them to scientific research. It offers assistance with client interaction, member recruitment, and paranormal research by using four 22-card decks designed specifically for ghost investigations and paranormal studies. See how intuition and brainstorming techniques can be used by your team to answer questions that can help solve cases. Get more information from your clients, find the right members for your group, and make EVP or ITC sessions more successful as you conduct your investigations. Included are dowsing rods to further enhance divination skills and a ghostly version of the Major Arcana Tarot. If you're new to the paranormal field, try your hand at starting your own team with this easy-to-follow kit!Includes cards and book.Includes cards, book & dowsing rods.

Born November 18, 1953 in Newark, New Jersey Concetta is the middle child of three children. She has communicated with the 'other side' since childhood. Initially, imaginary play mates and an over active imagination were blamed. As a teen, she was labeled a misguided child. Concetta's first significant recollection of an experience with the Other Side was at age ten. She hid her abilities by attempting to live a normal life. As Concetta helped others, her husband's respect and admiration nurtured Concetta's confidence. Since then, she left her main stream job, answered her true calling and became a full-time medium. The gift which initially was so troublesome has become her guide in life. Instead of rejecting and resisting, Concetta has embraced her abilities and has learned to share this glorious gift with others. Now, in her latest book Concetta will deliver even more answers to both poignant questions about the fate and happiness of loved ones who have crossed to the other side, as well as answering the naughtier and more provocative questions we really want to ask a medium but are far too polite or skeptical to ask.

A Soul's Journey is indeed a personal story. The journey are lessons that were given to me by my God Presence during the summer of 2013 in answer to the prayer "God help me create the life I desire." The Journey is recorded in four books containing twenty four chapters. Most of the time I didn't know where this was going and what I was to do with this information I was being given. The only thing I did know was that the lessons were helping me feel better and my life was changing to reflect more Love, more of God in my life. The lessons in the books focus on reaffirming the Truth about each of us and looking to our God Presence to help us make the Truths our Truths which will lead to our living better more satisfying lives. What are these Truths? That we are where we need to be at this point in our life experience. All that has come before was necessary to make us the person we are today. In other words we are perfect just as we are; That we are children of a Loving Infinitely Patient God Presence that is with us always and will help us in all things if we ask; That we are worthy of all that is good and pleasing in the entire Universe just because we are sons and daughters of the Universe; That our beliefs serve to shape our life experience and if we change our beliefs we can change our world; and That we are never alone and we are always surrounded by the Love of God. My greatest desire is that these lessons help the readers also come to know God, their God Presence, so that they can also come to know how they can create the life they desire right here on planet Earth.

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.