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Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > The Occult
A bold exploration of the reintegration of rationality and
intuition, science and soul, to foster individual and planetary
healing During the scientific revolution, science and soul were
drastically separated, propelling humanity into four centuries of
scientific exploration based solely on empiricism and rationality.
But, as scientist and ecologist Stephan Harding, Ph.D.,
demonstrates in detail, by reintegrating science with profound
personal experiences of psyche and soul, we can reclaim our lost
sacred wholeness and help heal ourselves and our planet. The book
begins with compelling introductions to depth psychology, alchemy,
and Gaia theory--the science of seeing the Earth as an intelligent,
self-regulating system, a theory pioneered by the author's mentor
James Lovelock. Harding then explores how alchemy, as understood
through the depth psychology of C. G. Jung, offers us powerful
methods of reuniting rationality and intuition, science and soul.
He examines the integration of important alchemical engravings,
including those from L'Azoth des Philosophes and the Rosarium
Philosophorum, with Gaian science. He shows how the seven key
alchemical operations in the Azoth image can help us develop deeply
transformative experiences and insights into our interconnectedness
with Gaia. He then looks at how the four components of the living
Earth--biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere--mesh
not only with the four elements of alchemical theory but also with
the four functions of consciousness from depth psychology. Woven
throughout with the author's own experiences of Gaia alchemy, the
book also offers guided meditations and contemplative exercises to
open your receptivity to messages from the biosphere and help you
develop your own Gaian alchemical way of life, full of wonder and
healing.
Sigils are powerful magickal marks designed to invoke spirits and
deities, influence people, or designate sacred places. This
illustrated book breathes fresh life into the contemporary practice
of sigil magick, showing you an innovative approach to using marks,
lines, dots, and colors to manifest your will in the world. Learn
how to create designs that best support your intention by exploring
the traditional and contemporary meanings of shapes, numbers,
letters, language, and color. Sigil Witchery includes tips for
choosing locations, materials, and surfaces, as well as important
considerations for permanent, temporary, and wearable sigils.
Sample scenarios, exercises, examples, and techniques for
handdrawing lines will help you build skills and insights as you
develop your own powerful sigil magick.
Cosmic Rituals - An Astrological Guide to Wellness, Self-Care and
Positive Thinking is the ultimate guide to taking care of yourself
and harnessing your powers. With a focused chapter for each star
sign, Cosmic Rituals covers everything from hints and tips for
self-care, and de-stressing, to mindful meditations and techniques
to help you feel energised and ready for anything. There's herbal
healing to soothe the soul, and sleep rituals to get you in the
Zzz-zone, plus a selection of mantras to help you get up and glow.
There's no one size fits all when it comes to taking care of
yourself, but your star sign provides a blueprint, which you can
work with. Whether you're a tenacious bull who prefers routine or a
sensitive crab that takes on the world's woes, the character traits
associated with each sign mean you'll need a unique approach to
selfcare and wellbeing. There really is no better way to find your
sparkle, than by looking to the stars!
An invitation to come face to face with the incarnate female power
of ancient Egypt. Sekhmet was ancient Egypt's leonine Netjeret
(Goddess) who embodied incarnate female power. Sekhmet brought
plague and pestilence to the land as well as conferred healing and
protection upon her followers. From her ancient origins, to the
present day, many have been fascinated by Sekhmet's fierce image
and uncompromising destructive powers. This book explores Sekhmet's
Egyptian origins, her mythology, character, and worship, bringing
together Egyptological research and contemporary Pagan
perspectives.
Discover a life-changing spiritual paradigm that honors the divine
Self and strives to elevate it to a higher state of being.
Presenting a deeply personal and individualized philosophy, The
Philosophy of Dark Paganism invites you to explore autonomy,
ethics, magick, and life purpose.Frater Tenebris introduces you to
a spiritual path that focuses on self-transformation and shadow
work. You'll begin with a look at modern Paganism, and then dive
into the nine Dark Pagan principles, which range from
self-knowledge and acceptance to environmental mastery and positive
relations. This book also teaches you about various Dark Pagan
traditions, gods and spirits, cosmic levels of existence, and more.
Featuring detailed research and self-reflection questions for each
chapter, The Philosophy of Dark Paganism encourages you to look
inward and in shadows to find your personal evolution.
Delve into the mysteries of the Night -- from divination and
astrology to ancient philosophy and self-exploration -- in The
Night School, a magical course of study for modern witches,
seekers, and mystics, from award-winning author Maia Toll. Welcome
to the Night School, Firefly. Here you'll explore the farthest
reaches of the universe, and the deepest parts of yourself. You'll
learn to cast off the constraints of the day, and open your eyes,
your heart, and your mind to the enchanted mystery of the Night.
You'll travel the world in search of inspiring sites, timeless
wisdom, and essential magic. And you'll do so under the bewitching
guidance of the Night Mistress, your guide in the curriculum of all
that lies beneath the starry sky. For anyone interested in
spirituality, folklore, mysticism, witchcraft, healing, and
self-exploration, The Night School is a highly creative journey
into the magic of the night. Organized as an enchanted course of
study, with semesters and subjects for exploration -- ranging from
Midnight Foundations (Philosophy 101) to Divining the Night
(Divination 101) to Harnessing the Celestial Tides (Energetic
Engineering 101) -- this illuminating manual offers short nightly
lessons complete with reflections, exercises, homework, and even
extra credit to help readers connect with the power of the night
and explore the deeper mysteries of being human. In an era when our
daytime hours are increasingly uncertain and people are turning
inward to reevaluate what really matters, The Night School
encourages us to slow down and contemplate our dreams, relationship
to the natural world, and the ancient traditions of mystical
thinking -- all by the light of the moon.
First published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
A year-long collection of spells and rituals for harnessing the
magical power of each day from the author of the Encyclopedia of
5000 Spells. We all could use a little magic in our daily lives.
But while the year is filled with mystical dates, we don't always
know when and how to celebrate them. By knowing and preparing for
these special days we can use their inherent power to change our
lives. Daily Magic is a perpetual calendar focused on days of
spiritual and magical significance. April 30th for example, is
perfect for spellcasting-especially spells for love, romance,
fertility, and prosperity. Judika Illes teaches you how to create
rituals and cast spells, provides recipes for potions, and offers
advice on creating feasts to honor sacred beings. While the most
spiritually significant power dates of the year are Midsummer's
Eve, Halloween/Samhain, and New Year's, opportunities to use
rituals and spells for the most popular goals-love, prosperity,
fertility, healing, and protection-occur every week. Illes offers
guidance on when to perform a spell-whether it's best to conjure
now or to wait for a special power date later in the year. Daily
Magic is a spiritual daily calendar that give us the power and the
tools we need to take control of our destiny!
We are never truly alone because we each have our own guardian
angel who surrounds us with unconditional love and looks after us
in all our incarnations. This comprehensive book features
everything you need to know about these radiant personal
protectors, including how to contact your angel and build a strong
connection with it. Drawing on research from multiple religions,
bestselling author Richard Webster teaches you what guardian angels
are and how you can ask yours for guidance, protection, and
healing. Along the way, Richard explores the history of these
spiritual beings and stories of people who regularly communicated
with their angels, such as Socrates, Lorna Byrne, and more. By the
end of this book, you ll be communicating regularly with your
closest friend your guardian angel.
Now in paperback! Following the category-dominating success of
Witchery, indigenous medicine woman and seer Juliet Diaz initiates
readers following the current witchy trends of herbal medicine and
magic into a deeper, wilder connection with the ancient healing
power of over 200 plants. All it will take is for you to slow down
and pay attention to the world around you and, I promise, you will
find the world within you. Indigenous seer, gifted plant whisperer,
and Witchery author Juliet Diaz invites you to walk the path of the
Plant Witch. Journey far beyond the basic medicinal and magical
properties of plants, deep into Mother Earth's drumming heart.
Drawn from ancestral practices passed down by generations of
teachers, the lessons in this book will awaken your intimate
connection with nature, your ancestors, your guides, and to your
true self through the powerful magic of plants. Within these pages,
you will learn: Essential, magical, and medicinal properties of 200
herbs, flowers, trees, and fruits. Rituals for abundance,
cleansing, and connecting with spirits. Spells to ward against
evil, find answers, and protect against self-sabotage. Potions to
open your third eye, bring luck, and promote creativity.
Communication techniques for speaking and listening to plants. The
optimal moon phases and seasons to work with different plants. Even
as humans forget our place in nature's rhythm and cause harm to our
Earth Mother, the spirits of plants still call out to us, appear in
our dreams, and inspire us as they push through cracks in
cement-resilient and determined to thrive. From abre camino and
acacia to yucca and ZZ plant, each has unique personality and
wisdom to share if we are only willing to listen.
Reflective meditations and thoughtful journal prompts for every
season help you connect with nature and the magic of the world
around you on the path of mindfulness and self-care. Brimming with
rituals, wishes, and enchantments to encourage spiritual growth,
the Find Your Magic journal is an illuminating guide to harnessing
the Earth's power for personal reflection. Featuring beautiful
illustrations, it reveals how magic can be used as a force for good
that protects and promotes our well-being, attracts abundance, and
brings about prosperity. Touching on topics like personal self-care
practices and the importance of finding your place in nature, Find
Your Magic is organized by the seasons and features meditations and
prompts like: For Spring In many cultures and spiritual traditions,
the cleansing bath is not just for the sweat and dirt of your skin,
but it's a spiritual purification as well. Think of it as cleansing
your spirit, energy, or aura. The most important part of the ritual
bath is what you bring to it yourself: your magic. Imagine clearing
out stagnant energy from your body, washing off the energy of
others, and emerging fresh from the ritual. How will you
intentionally cultivate your thoughts and goals while engaging in
this mindfulness practice? For Winter This is the time of year
where the Earth is at rest. Silence and stillness are fundamental
to well-being, and they are often undervalued. The quiet-a kind of
magical emptiness-is where our brains and bodies can rejuvenate and
restore themselves. When was the last time you cultivated a quiet
moment, one without background noise, busy activity, or a time
limit that you were rushing against? Featuring the beautiful and
introspective nature creations of Russian artist Selcha Uni
(@selchauni, @stars_and_needles), the soothing, dark-toned
illustrations will guide your mind to a place of calm awareness
where you can develop your magical relationship with the world
around you. The Everyday Inspiration Journals series has a guided
journal for every self-improvement journey. Whatever your personal
goal, whether it is to incorporate more positivity into your life,
or to slow down and find calm, or to hone your spell-building
craft, or something else, you will find in this series an elegant
journal in which you can record your thoughts, aspirations, and
progress. With a simple, easy-to-follow structure, each journal is
filled with powerful prompts and helpful trackers to illuminate
your way. Expand your self-reflection practice with the other
Everyday Inspiration Journals: Astrological Self-Care Journal Be
Happy: A Journal Night Meditations Calm Your Anxiety Journal
Essential Dream Journal Everyday Calm: A Journal Find Your Mantra
Journal Finding Gratitude: A Journal Healing Burnout Morning
Meditations Self Care Journal Spellcraft
THE PHENOMENAL SUNDAY TIMES AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'The world
has discovered a modest mystic that it might do well to listen to'
DAILY MAIL ____________________________________________ When she
was a child, people wondered why Lorna Byrne didn't seem present in
the world around her. They never knew she was seeing angels. In her
own words, Lorna tells the story of her life, and the remarkable
visions that have shaped it. Through her eyes the reader meets
creatures from the spirit worlds who, in our own world, watch over
us and protect us - including angels of an astonishing beauty and
variety, the prophet Elijah, an Archangel, and even the spirits of
people who have died. Many of us have often felt like a guardian
angel must be watching over us - but Lorna Byrne has seen them with
her own eyes. This extraordinary document is the personal testimony
of a woman who sees things that nobody else does. Lorna has looked
past the range of our everyday experience, and this incredible
book, is our window to a world beyond. Here's what Angels in My
Hair has meant to Lorna's readers: 'A wonderful book full of hope,
love, positive energy and many happy thoughts' 'Enlightening and
inspiring' 'An absolutely brilliant book, full of joy and
inspiration' 'Convincing and sincere' 'She tells her story so
simply, so truthfully. It feels like a conversation between
friends' _______________________________________________ 'A solid
gold sensation' DAILY EXPRESS 'A winner' SUNDAY TIMES 'Challenging
and inspirational' IRISH TIMES 'An amazing book by an incredible
woman' JIM CORR, The Corrs 'The rare testimony of a modern-day
mystic' IRISH CATHOLIC 'Managed to grip me emotionally (tears were
shed) and made me reflect' INDEPENDENT on Sunday
Following on from the hugely successful Element Encyclopedia of
5000 Spells, comes the next bumper encyclopedia celebrating all
facets of witchcraft. This definite book is the most comprehensive,
authoritative and entertaining guide you'll ever find on the
mythology, folklore and traditions of magic. In this mammoth
magical treasure trove, Judika Illes explores the history,
folklore, spirituality, and mythology of witchcraft. A feast of
facts and curiosities, rooted in magical and spiritual traditions,
from all over the world, there are recipes from the witch's
cauldron, magical sacred dates, and methods of witches' flights.
Discover how witchcraft has inspired popular culture from
Shakespeare to Harry Potter, and how witches have suffered
persecution and death in centuries past. Packed full of amazing
facts, bizarre information and fascinating stories, you will also
be introduced to mythic witches, modern witches, sacred goddess
witches, even demon witches, male and female witches, and witches
from all over the globe. Ideal for both the dedicated follower and
casual reader, as a perfect gift for yourself or someone else to
treasure, this definitive encyclopedia is essential reading for
anyone interested in folklore, mythology and magic.
Bring ancient methods of healing and magic into the modern world
with this impressive book on Ozark folk magic. Providing lore,
herbs, magical alignments, verbal charms, and more, folk healer
Brandon Weston sheds light on the region s secretive culture and
shows you how to heal both yourself and others. Ozark Folk Magic
invites you to experience the hillfolk s traditional magic through
the eyes of an authentic practitioner. Discover how to optimize
your healing work and spells according to the moon cycles, zodiac
signs, and numerology. Explore medicinal uses for native Ozark
plants and instructions for healing magical illnesses. Combining
personal stories and practical advice, this grounded book makes it
easy to incorporate Ozark folk magic into your practice.
The World and God Are Not-Two is a book about how the God in whom
Christians believe ought to be understood. The key conceptual
argument that runs throughout is that the distinctive relation
between the world and God in Christian theology is best understood
as a non-dualistic one. The “two”—“God” and “World”
cannot be added up as separate, enumerable realities or contrasted
with each other against some common background because God does not
belong in any category and creatures are ontologically constituted
by their relation to the Creator. In exploring the unique character
of this distinctive relation, Soars turns to Sara Grant’s work on
the Hindu tradition of Advaita Vedānta and the metaphysics of
creation found in Thomas Aquinas. He develops Grant’s work and
that of the earlier Calcutta School by drawing explicit attention
to the Neoplatonic themes in Aquinas that provide some of the most
fruitful areas for comparative engagement with Vedānta. To the
Christian, the fact that the world exists only as dependent on God
means that “world” and “God” must be ontologically distinct
because God’s existence does not depend on the world. To the
Advaitin, this simultaneously means that “World” and “God”
cannot be ontologically separate either. The language of
non-duality allows us to see that both positions can be held
coherently together without entailing any contradiction or
disagreement at the level of fundamental ontology. What it means to
be “world” does not and cannot exclude what it means to be
“God.”
Discover how to make your magic burn brighter than ever with this
amazing book's spells, rituals, folklore, and recipes. Third in
Llewellyn's essential Elements of Witchcraft series, Fire Magic
makes it easy to bring this element into your practice. Explore
candle and bonfire magic throughout history, how fire is used in
folklore and pop culture, and fire-related activities for the Wheel
of the Year. Learn about elemental correspondences, sacred herbs
and woods, and how to stay safe while honoring the sacred flame.
Author Josephine Winter guides you on a deep exploration of fire
and how it can bring new meaning to your spells, rituals, and
celebrations. Featuring guest contributors, mythical fire beasts,
crystals, and more, Fire Magic inspires you to reignite your
passion for magic.
A sinister and curious Architectural Colossus is exploding across
every continent on earth. The United States of America is at the
heart of this incredible surge. Monuments, statues, and buildings
are being created everywhere with evil intent and magical purpose.
Designed by visionary illuminist architects and based on knowledge
of the occult wisdom, Masonic geometry, and sacred numerology, this
Architectural Colossus can be traced back to the antiquities of
Mystery Babylon. Its secrets, once unlocked, point to an amazing
and frightening future destiny for you, me, and the entire world.
How would you like to increase the power of your magick? Now you
can, with the help of real Louisiana Hoodoo. In "Charms, Spells
& Formulas, "you'll find rituals and recipes for incenses,
oils, powders and washes that you can use to make changes in your
life.
But that's just the beginning. You'll learn the secrets of how to
make gris-gris bag charms for any purpose. You also get full
instructions on how to set up your altar and perform the ritual to
charge the bag so that it becomes a powerful magical tool. Need to
improve your health or love life? Make a gris-gris bag
You'll also learn how to make magical dolls from cloth and clay,
and how to increase the power of magical candles by adding herbs to
them.
Do you think you might have been given the "evil eye?" You'll learn
how to overcome it with the instructions given here. The book also
includes full instructions on how to use prayers and Bible psalms
to solve your problems.
Hoodoo is a tradition that is 200 years old. Within these pages
you'll find the secrets of genuine Hoodoo and be able to put them
to use You can use Hoodoo to help get rid of illness and bring
prosperity, find romance and get rid of bad luck. If you are doing
any sort of magick at all, you'll find that the techniques in this
book will powerfully enhance your magick. And if you're new to
magick, you'll be surprised at just how successful the magick in
this book can be.
Are you ready to really make a change in your life? With the help
of this book and some common herbs, you can do it. Get this book
today
This book shows you how to cultivate specific types of relationship
with deity that go beyond just calling on the gods when you need
them for magic or personal support. Stephanie Woodfield teaches you
how veneration and worship can be the very core of a Pagan
practice, and that no matter what level of devotion or dedication
you pursue, it's okay to let go of the idea that you must strive
for higher levels. Dedicant, Devotee, Priest expertly guides you
through three distinct paths: devotion which often means having an
altar, giving offerings, and cultivating a relationship; dedication
a more formalized agreement or oath to serve a particular deity for
a length of time; and priesthood facilitating others' relationship
with the deity in addition to tending your own. While many assume
that priesthood is the highest level everyone should aspire to,
this book shows that each type of deity relationship is equally as
valid as any other and there are personal benefits for these
practices no matter which type is appropriate for you and your
gods. Within these pages, you will find down-to-earth explanations
of what deities are, what it means to venerate a deity, and simple
tips for several devotional practices that you can pursue. You will
also learn about oaths, offerings, and vows as well as how to know
when a god is trying to get your attention. In the section on
priesthood, you will explore how to serve deities and your
community in addition to hands-on tips for oracular work and
managing ego. Each section provides a full ritual to help ground
you in the level of devotion and commitment that enriches your
spirit and sets the tone for the relationships with deity that you
desire.
In finding your way into the world of paganism you will have surely
had a calling and embarked on lots of study and practice, even if
you are still seeking your own personal path. You may have read a
beginner book, then lots of books and discovered something that you
like and fit in with. If this is describing you, where do you go
now? You have some knowledge, but what do you do with it, and who
can you share your thoughts with? Perhaps now is the time to get
out and about into the wonderful world of Pagans. And so the
adventure begins. Whether a beginner of any age or witch, pagan or
teen who has already done much in the way of reading, this is a
guide for you. This book from two Crusty Crones takes an
educational, insightful and often humorous look at the modern Pagan
lifestyle as seen from the inside and out.
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