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Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > The Occult
How does a Vampire Cult differ from a Satanic Cult? How do
seemingly "normal" or "ordinary" citizens suddenly find themselves
committed to a group whose leader promotes criminal activities and
isolation from families and friends? What should you do if a loved
one becomes indoctrinated by a potentially dangerous cult? This
book focuses on various cults and their often criminal belief
systems. Most readers are shocked by stories of mass suicides and
ritualized cult killings, but few understand how such crimes come
to be committed. Snow, a seasoned police officer with experience
working on cult crimes, examines those cults that commit offenses
from murder and fraud to kidnapping and sexual assault. By
providing specific accounts of dangerous cults and their
destructive acts, Snow illustrates how seemingly innocent groups
can turn pernicious when under the sway of a charismatic leader
with an agenda, or when members take things too far. He offers
advice on how to avoid falling victim to cult indoctrination,
concluding with chapters on how to identify cults, how to protect
yourself and your family, and what to do if a loved one is ensnared
by such a group.
A one-of-a-kind miniature replica of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for fans and collectors of Harry Potter and J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. Kit includes:
- 4 x 3-inch molded collectible replica of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, with flickering light feature
- 16-page sticker book with 8 Hogwarts-related full-color photographs from the Harry Potter films
"HIS STORY" is a thorough evaluation of religion, from a true
Christian perspective. It begins with the basic Bible stories, and
ends with exposing the secrets behind witchcraft. Since all of us
have fallen asleep on the couch, at one point in time, reading the
Scriptures, he has written the entirety of this book in poetic
format, with the intention of making it more enjoyable, and easier,
to read. Nick has also attempted to add humor, where appropriate,
without disrespecting or disrupting the Lord Jesus or His Word.
Nick resides in the quiet, reclusive Blue Ridge Mountains, with his
lovely girlfriend, Andrea, and their adorable daughter, Harley.
They have a timber wolf hybrid, as their loyal family pet. Though
this is his first book, Nick hopes this initial accomplishment will
serve as a launching pad for a reputable literary career.
Drink deliciously and magickally with this exquisite compendium of
potent mystical beverages, with witchy wisdom from author Shawn
Engel and expertly crafted cocktails from mixologist Steven
Nichols. For thousands of years, witches young and old have
concocted mysterious potions to heal, to divine the future, to get
in touch with the energies of the planet-and just to have fun. In
this enchanting compendium of 40 drink recipes, mystical maven
Shawn Engel shares her thoughts on what to imbibe for power,
energy, and amusement. Written in tandem with the award-winning
cocktail writer and developer Steven Nichols, this collection
presents a broad range of drinks for every purpose. Whether it's a
trio of beverages celebrating the energies of the maiden, mother,
and crone (with notes of pomegranate, fig, and smoke respectively),
or an eminently sippable mint-based money magick brew for
prosperity, this book is a party with a purpose. Not only are these
drinks fun and shareable, they also contain ingredients with
ancient magickal significance. For example, the 'Keep it Hexy' is
not only a delicious vodka-based cocktail perfect for kick-starting
a memorable evening, it also contains black pepper to return a hex
to sender, sage to cleanse an evil eye, and blackberries for
protection. All recipes include energetic properties and plenty of
information about magickal ingredients and why they've been used to
address certain ills for millennia; some even come with invocations
and rituals to amplify their power.
'Two throughout Eight' is a different kind of novel, strategically
adjutant from the first book entitled 'One throughout Eight.' An
enlightening metaphysical treatise, Kevin Jon Klause shows us the
struggle of life depicted with a mixture of deities and powerful
people. The most brilliant people are the victors. Only they will
enjoy the best life has to offer.
"Come to us you who thirst for the nature of reality. Come you who
yearn for yourself. Come brothers of the breach and broken sisters.
Come you who cannot find rest, and who can have no peace." -The
Book of Specularis. This is the second book in a trilogy on the
Sethian Gnostic tradition of today, and it contains a selection of
texts from the Charaxio, the holy book of the organization
Sodalitas Sanctum Seth. This collection of modern Sethian writings
intends to give new perspectives to those who have stumbled upon an
encounter with Metanoia, Our Lady of Unexpected Insight and
Perplexity, and thus perceived the shape of the Mystery. Consider
this entire book as a projective test. As in the field of
psychology, such a test has no meaning in itself: It is you; with
your background, opinions, cultural frame of mind and
self-understanding that determine what you see, or are shown. As in
the previous volume, The Key, it is important to remember that as
you read this book, the book is also reading you.
In The Discovery of Witches, Matthew Hopkins - the Witch Finder
General of England during the early 1600s - details the process by
which he found and captured suspected witches. Hopkins' treatise is
comprised of answers to various queries he had received by members
of the public curious about his investigatory techniques in finding
witches. This book answers a total of fourteen queries, with
replies ranging from a few sentences to a few paragraphs in length.
The book is an illustrative portrayal of a society fervently given
to superstitions about the powers of witchcraft. At three hundred
women killed, the efforts of Hopkins and his assistant John Stearne
were prolific. Accorded status, Hopkins encountered opposition to
his witch finding. That his 'investigations' required scant
evidence to secure death sentences dismayed figures in the Church
of England. Today, historians judge Hopkins as an opportunist who
took advantage of unfounded suspicions to advance his own fame.
The end of the age is upon us. Soon the heavens will be shaken, and
the battlefield of an ancient war will make its way to the earth.
The fabric of time and space trembles full of fractures under the
strain of warring battalions, yet we of earth sit in stillness, in
a quiet sector of our universe, primarily unaware of the forces
about to embark upon us. Through the thinning veil, both the
darkness, and the light are penetrating. And while the world
becomes subtly entrenched in clouds of darkness, speckled rays of
prophetic light have been piercing through, fulfilling the
prophecies of Joel 2:28-32. Over 20 years ago, one such ray of
light struck me, an ordinary 12-year-old boy. In a vision, I saw an
eagle whose countenance and power was unfathomable. Electricity
pulsated throughout the feathers of His body, and while He glared
at me with His glowing eyes, He stretched out His wings. A star of
light formed between them, and struck me on my forehead. I am
finally beginning to understand the knowledge that was imparted to
me on that night so long ago...
The popular Wiccapedia gets the ultimate companion journal! Â
A Book of Shadows is a journal that witches keep close at hand for
jotting down their spells—and this beautiful keepsake edition, by
the authors of Wiccapedia, is the perfect accompaniment to that
popular guide for modern witches. A concise first section features
basic information on essential tools for spells, key herbs and
crystals, moon phases and magick, and a wheel of yearly Wiccan
holidays. Over 225 pages of journal pages follow, where you can
record all the details of your spellcraft such as the date, the
phase of the moon, the ingredients . . . and the results. Â
Explore the history of the witch trials in Connecticut, which
predated the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts, by nearly fifty
years.
Rav Berg constructs a blueprint for those of us who are searching
for total understanding of the world around us. According to
kabbalistic principles, events on the earthly plane manifest as a
result of cosmic influence. There are forces that shape human
condition and exert their control over our physical universe. In
this book, Rav Berg tells how to use these forces such as
astrology, time travel, and parallel universes. Biblical narratives
are also decoded. Tales and parables of the Torah are symbolic
reflections of the inner metaphysical realm through which one can
perceive the divine mysteries of the universe. "Navigating the
Cosmos" offers a bridge between the earthly realm and the celestial
realm. Rav Berg shows that the roots of most misfortune can be
traced to cosmic danger zones. He offers a precise timetable of
celestial conditions so we can approach positive energy
intelligences of the universe and tap their power. Armed with this
information, we can transcend the realm of chance, luck and
indetermination. We are keyed into specific dates to use when
undertaking a new venture such as opening a business, getting
married, moving into a new home. Kabbalah can guide us through
illusion to the all embracing reality that the most fundamental
natural laws date back to the heavens and its origins.
Kali Kaula is a practical and experiential journey through the land
of living magickal art that is Tantra, guided by the incisive,
inspired and multi-talented hands of Jan Fries. By stripping away
the fantasies and exploring the roots, flowers and fruits of
Tantra, the author provides an outstandingly effective and coherent
manual of practices. Acknowledging the huge diversity of Tantric
material produced over the centuries, Jan Fries draws on several
decades of research and experience and focuses on the early
traditions of Kula, Kaula and Krama, and the result is this
inimitable work which shines with the light of possibility. Unique
in style and content, this book is more than a manual of tantric
magick, it is a guide to the exploration of the inner soul. It
contains the most lucid discussions of how to achieve liberation in
the company of numerous Indian goddesses and gods, each of whom
brings their own lessons and gifts to the dedicated seeker. It is
also an eloquent introduction to the mysteries of the great goddess
Kali, providing numerous views of her manifold nature, and showing
the immense but hidden role played throughout history by women in
the development and dissemination of tantric practices and
beliefs.Jan Fries explores the spectrum of techniques from mudra to
mantra, pranayama to puja, from kundalini arousal to purification
to sexual rites, and makes them both accessible and relevant,
translating them out of the Twilight Language of old texts and
setting them in the context of both personal transformation and the
historical evolution of traditions. The web of connections between
Tantra and Chinese Alchemy and Taoism are explored as the author
weaves together many of the previously disparate strands of
philosophies and practices. This book challenges the reader to
dream, delight, and develop, and provides an illustrated guidebook
on how to do so. Bliss awaits those who dare.
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