Why not wear something attractive that has significance for you? Jewelry, charms or a decorative piece that you have made yourself? Amulets are not difficult to make, and this book supplies all the information you need. It describes a wide variety of amulets made with gemstones, herbs, signs or words and shows you when and how to make them. No special skills are required, and it's a craft we can all enjoy and benefit from. From the earliest days of prehistory people have protected themselves with the use of amulets-objects imbued with mysterious and magical powers. Prayers, offerings and sacrifices were offered to the good spirits to grant blessings, amulets stopped the evil spirits from taking them away. Worn on the body, usually around the neck, they provided health, luck, fertility, power, success and almost any other need. When carrying an inscription, maybe pieces of parchment with scripture quotes, they can be called charms. Over the years they have come and gone in fashion but their purpose endures, and they are again increasing in popularity.

A practical guide to the basics of I Ching and how to develop deeper creative insight and intuitive power The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is a mix of Taoist and Confucianist philosophies that has evolved over many centuries and may be the oldest book in existence. Its main philosophy is that nothing is static and everything changes over time, so our task is to adjust to the ebb and flow of changing circumstances. The I Ching can help us: * Make decisions * Manage sensitive relationships * Tap into our creative insight and intuitive power In I Ching, Orion Plain and Simple, Kim Farnell has made the divination system as modern, straightforward, and user-friendly as possible.

A practical guide on how to make your own set of runes and how to interpret them. Runes are alphabet letters or characters that have been used for thousands of years as a form of communication and divination. This book, written by an authority on divination systems, shows readers how to make their own set of runes and how to interpret them. Topics covered include: * A brief overview of runes, from Etruscan times to the present * A summary of the myths and lore that inform runic wisdom * Definitions of the basic rune symbols * Instructions on how to read the runes and rune spreads * An introduction to runic magic In the past 25 years using runes as a divination tool has become increasingly popular. This accessible guide presents each letter of the runic alphabet in detail with its origins and magical uses and helps seekers tap into their energy. From making your own runes (and a bag to protect them) to reading the ancient alphabet, casting the runes and interpreting the spread, all the basics are laid out in a clear, easy-to-follow and superbly illustrated fashion which is perfect for beginners.

The characters Mabel Collins, theosophist, novelist, fashion columnist, and anti-vivisection campaigner Madame Blavatsky the extraordinary Russian occultist founder of theosophy, and other eminent members of her Theosophical Society Annie Besant, social reformer and theosophist Robert Donston Stephenson, a candidate for Jack the Ripper and Mabel's lover Frances Power Cobbe, social reformer, suffragist and anti-vivisection campaigner Charlotte Despard, social reformer, and anti-vivisection campaigner The story Mabel Collins was an independent woman in the oppressive Victorian climate. She wrote many novels, but most will remember Mabel Collins for her best selling mystical text "Light on the Path" published by the Theosophical Society. After her fall out with Madame Blavatsky, she carried on with her life as an esotericist, traveller and writer. She was moved by the plight and suffering of helplesscreatures, and became a campaigner for the abolition of vivisection. The author Kim Farnell is a professional astrologer and writer. She is a contributor to the academic journal "Theosophical History" founded by Leslie Price and edited by Professor James Santucci. Her previous works include a biography of the influential esoteric astrologer Sepharial.

Chronic confusion, missing information and bizarre misunderstandings with anyone and everyone - has Mercury retrograde been playing havoc with your life? What if you could turn that chaos to your advantage? You may have heard people blaming their troubles on Mercury retrograde, but do you actually know what it is, why it happens and how to harness the opportunities this tricky period can present? The Mercury Retrograde Book offers up practical tools and definitive interpretations to help you do just that. Mercury retrograde doesn't have to be a time of stress and misfortune. Discover how to embrace the cycle and work with it for wonderful changes and second chances. RENEW current commitments before taking on new ones REVIEW decisions that need some second thoughts REVAMP anything and everything RESEARCH your next best step in life RETRIEVE items that have been buried under a mountain of clutter RECONNECT with friends and relatives RESOLVE conflicts and tensions so that you can make a fresh start

A complete manual to the astrology of love and relationships Contents 1 - Love and the Zodiac Signs 2 - The Planets 3 - The Houses 4 - Attraction 5 - Attitude toward Romance 6 - Intimacy 7 - Fidelity and Staying Power 8 - Sexuality and Sex 9 - Compatibility 10 - Forecasting 11 - Combining charts 12 - Different Styles of Relationships 13 - Marriage 14 - Electing a marriage chart 15 - The End of a Romance 16 - Additional Techniques

This is the story of Sun sign astrology. The sort of astrology that makes up horoscope columns and leads to people believing that there are twelve types of people, described by their zodiac signs. Plenty of histories of astrology detail thousands of years of astrological practice and theory, highlighting famous practitioners, placing them in their historical context and describing their techniques. They rarely mention Sun sign astrology, which has its own exciting history. This book takes a different approach. In the West, popular and mass market astrology is Sun sign astrology, and it goes back a lot further than most people realise. This is the true story of Sun sign astrology.