The enticingly mysterious Stone Circle, located in the Allegheny Mountains of south-central Pennsylvania, serves as the backdrop for this unique and lavishly illustrated oracle and meditation deck of 45 cards with a guide/journal. Feel the depth of rich color and intuitive grace as you explore imagery of the Circle, from dreams and from many and varied spiritualities, including ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek, and Afro-Caribbean. Travel to a personal realm where the creator's interpretation of an image is secondary to what you, the user, sees. This is your set of tools for self-exploration, self-improvement, and self-validation: contemplate the images, read the meditations, and use the journal to describe what the elements say as you create a singular and lasting resource that is as insightful and individual as you are.Includes cards and book.

Palero Tata Rodriguez is your guide through this exploration of Palo Kimbisa, an Afro-Cuban religion where nothing is as it seems: elements of nature become spirits that speak to the Tata and initiates, clay pots become miniature sacred groves, and a chef becomes a Tata—a counselor, protector, and teacher. Palo goddaughter Sophia Kelly Shultz experiences and relates Tata Rodriguez’s practices through anecdotes, firsthand accounts, and exquisite pen-and-ink illustrations. Special passages bring life to concepts represented by each Spirit; others highlight important facets of the palero's beliefs and practices. Stories invite anyone, from future initiates to those who simply wish to know more about this religion, to get a feel for the rules and practicalities—and the magic—of Palo.