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Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > The Occult > Witchcraft & Wicca
An engrossing portrait of this complex and enigmatic figure and his
eclectic system of magick. Poet, Magician, Mountaineer, Polemicist
and Pornographer, Aleister Crowley was the most famous, or
infamous, name in twentieth century occultism. With his usual flair
and style, Colin Wilson brings this complex and enigmatic figure to
life and provides an engrossing portrait of the self-styled Great
Beast, the man whom the contemporary press dubbed "The Wickedest
Man in the World". The popular image of him as, in the words of
Francis King, 'an insatiable sexual athlete, a pimp who lived on
the immoral earnings of his girl-friends, and a junkie who daily
took enough heroin to kill a roomful of people', has a basis in
fact; but there were other, less obnoxious and despicable, aspects
of this highly original character. Crowley's greatest legacy is his
eclectic occult system: his Magick persists, a potent synthesis of
Golden Dawn magic, oriental esoteric techniques, sexual magic, and
the all-encompassing Law of Thelema with its two fundamental
principles, 'Every man and woman is a star' and the notorious 'Do
What Thou Wilt Shall Be the Whole of the Law'.
A stunning deck designed for those facing difficult decisions or
upheaval in relationships, or wishing to move away from draining
careers, situations, or people. Vampiric energies have often been
feared and reviled, but today, the amazing creatures of Les
Vampires are proving to be allies from the most mysterious of
realms, helping many humans through their own dark night of the
soul.
Featuring the award-winning art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith and
insightful wisdom channeled by Lucy Cavendish, Les Vampires is a
profound oracle with which to work for healing our own inner fears,
harnessing our power and dissolving the patterns that hold us
back.
Insightful, elegant, courageous, and gorgeous, this is an oracle
deck unlike any other you have experienced--until now. With 44
lavishly-painted cards and a guidebook including simple yet
revealing layouts, this oracle deck will help you walk through
night's darkness, and return to the light of hope, health, healing,
and awareness.
Spiritual Ceremonies to Enrich Daily LifePractice Sacred Living.
Rituals are often performed to acknowledge special, sacred moments
of life. When we align ourselves with the rhythms of the earth, we
see that every day is sacred. Sacred living is the art of
acknowledging the abundance of life and the deep meaning within
natural rhythms. The Witch's Guide to Ritual teaches the practice
of daily rituals for self-care and personal growth. The Art of
Healing. The Witch's Guide to Ritual can help you create a healing
ritual space, whether you are an experienced hedge witch or a
beginner exploring new magical practices. You'll learn about the
history of rites and rituals, mythology for today's world, and how
healing works in a modern witch house. Celebrate life. The key to
celebrating the abundance of life lies in the recognition that we
are surrounded by all that is magical. Organized by season, The
Witch's Guide to Ritual offers a suggested ceremony for each day of
the year and includes hundreds of simple rites, suggestions,
meditations, and holiday celebrations that can make the ordinary
extraordinary. What you'll learn inside this book: The
psychological benefits of rituals in your life Why participating in
group events enriches your life and brings you closer to friends,
family, and loved ones How to create an altar or shrine as a power
center in your home for spiritual renewal Which crystals, herbs,
symbols, and talismans can bring you calm, health, love,
prosperity, and happiness Healing is possible with sacred living.
If you enjoyed The Witch's Book of Self-Care, The Spirit Almanac,
The House Witch, or The Witch's Book of Rituals, you'll love this
new guide to inspired magical practice.
Practice an ancient magic that is both natural and powerful--the
elemental Earth magic of crystals, stones, and metals. This
comprehensive and clear guidebook by Scott Cunningham has
introduced over 200,000 readers to the secrets of over 100 gems and
metals. Learn how to find and cleanse stones and use them in
divinations, spells, and tarot card readings. Discover how to
determine the energies and stories contained within each stone, and
the symbolic meanings of a stone's color and shape. Also included
in this classic guide: --A 16-page full-color insert, new with this
edition --Birthstone and jewelry magic lore --Tables listing both
planetary and elementary rulers of stones, magical intentions, and
magical substitutions
Featuring more than 130 full-color photos throughout, this
must-have book is the ultimate resource on crystals and how to
partner with them for potent magic. Bestselling author Devin Hunter
presents an immense collection of recipes, grids, correspondences,
and activities that help the modern witch begin or advance their
crystal practice in amazing ways.Crystal Magic for the Modern Witch
presents detailed information on 100 crystals, gems, and metals,
covering everything from their physical, mental, and spiritual
benefits to vibrational keywords and origin countries. Find out
what element, tarot card, affirmation, plants, and planets are
associated with each crystal. Discover how to cleanse and program a
crystal, create gem elixirs, and communicate with different kinds
of crystal-aligned spirits. This impressive guide also provides
dozens of spells and workings for protection, well-being, success,
and divination.
Much of what passes for 'witchcraft' today was everyday knowledge
to our forebears, especially those who lived and worked in the
countryside. Here were to be found practical household hints,
remedies and family recipes that had been handed down from
generation to generation, some still existing in the form of
treasured journals and notebooks. There is, however, nothing
fanciful or far-fetched about this information - in fact, The
Secret People is a remembrance of times past and a preservation of
'parish-pump witchcraft, wise-women and cunning ways' adapted for
use in the 21st century. It may also go a long way in helping those
present-generation pagans in search of an identity and answer the
questions: Who ...what am I?
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