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The Book of Faery Magic by Lucy Cavendish & Serene Conneeley $34.95 ISBN: 9780980548723 MORE BOOKS ON PAGANISM HERE |
Journey to the enchanted realms of the
fae, and discover the healing powers of myth, magic and mischief!
Faeries have long captured the imagination, inspiring people to
weave mystical stories, create beautiful art and protect and hold
nature as sacred. The very idea of them lifts the spirits, opens the
heart and the mind, reminds us of the secret longings of our soul,
and fills us with happiness, spontaneity and childlike wonder.
The Book of Faery Magic is a must for anyone wanting to grow closer to nature and to their own wild self. Rich in tradition, history, research and faery lore, it is filled with whimsical accounts of interaction with the fae, grounded guidance on working with them, and beautiful ideas for reconnection with the magical realms. From the faeries we can rediscover who we really are, and awaken our natural abilities to create wonderful, enchanted lives that are full of meaning and purpose, fun and delight. Whether you believe that faeries are truth or fantasy, The Book of Faery Magic is your portal to a state of being where fun, light-hearted and healing energy will help you fulfil all your dreams, transform your life and improve your relationship with the earth, your self and others. Lucy Cavendish is the creator of
The Wild Wisdom of the Faery Oracle deck and the books White
Magic and The Lost Lands. Serene Conneeley is the author
of Seven Sacred Sites and A Magical Journey, and
creator of the meditation CD Sacred Journey. |
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GRAPHIS PHOTOGRAPHY ANNUAL 2010 Hardcover $50 MORE ART BOOKS HERE or you can see my Art Books listing at the Australian auction site, Oztion, here: http://www.oztion.com.au/vshops/browse.aspx?shopid=5069&cat=175925 |
The Annual features the year’s best photographs, awarded a Graphis Gold
or Platinum Award, taken by some of the world’s eminent Photographers,
including Craig Cutler, Henry Leutwyler, Heinz Baumann, Laurie Frankel
and dramatic journalism photographs for Newsweek. This edition features
a Q&A with the Chief Curator of the International Center of Photography,
Brian Wallis, and a documentation of the most preferred equipment used.
Hardcover Size: 8 1/2" x 11 3/4" Pages: 240 Color illustrations: 200 plus ISBN: 1-932026-57-6 You can purchase this book from me at the Australian auction site, OzTion: http://www.oztion.com.au/vshops/item.asp |
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The Upset:
Young Contemporary Art Editors: R. Klanten, H. Hellige, S. Ehmann, P. Alonzo Hardcover $50 MORE ART BOOKS HERE or you can see my Art Books listing at the Australian auction site, Oztion, here: http://www.oztion.com.au/vshops/browse.aspx?shopid=5069&cat=175925 |
Editors: R. Klanten, H. Hellige, S. Ehmann, P. Alonzo Language: English Release: September 2008 Price: $50 Format: 24 x 30 cm Features: 288 pages, full colour, hardcover ISBN: 978-3-89955-221-8 A new breed of contemporary artists is celebrating new found international recognition for their style and approach to creating art that is sprouting from and largely influenced by visual subcultures. The Upset documents the burgeoning artists in this new movement whose works are often figurative and narrative employing classical techniques with great skills to create sculpture, illustration design and painting with the use of spray cans, sharpies and elaborate colour palettes on canvas. In addition to the striking visual work, the book features portraits of artists as well as in-depth interviews with selected artists who are creating outstanding cutting-edge contemporary fine art. You can purchase this book from me at the Australian auction site, Oztion: http://www.oztion.com.au/vshops/item.asp |
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Fortress Introduction to Contemporary Theologies by L. Miller & Stanley J. Grenz $8 This book can be purchased from me at the Australian auction site, Oztion, here: http://www.oztion.com.au/vshops/item.aspx?itemid=9490759&tid= To view all our religion and spirituality titles (excluding Pagan) at Oztion, click here: V shop - http://www.oztion.com.au/vshops/browse.aspx?shopid=5069&cat=304592 There are many more titles there. MORE BOOKS ON RELIGION ARE ON OUR WEB SITE HERE |
A reader-friendly, basic introduction that maps the central ideas of
the major theologians of the twentieth century, easily accessible to
both the theological student and the inquiring lay reader.
About the Authors
Ed. L. Miller is Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies and a
member of the Theology Forum of the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Stanley J. Grenz is Pioneer McDonald Professor at Carey Theological College, Vancouver, British Columbia. |
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Darkness Under the Hills by Bill Scott ISBN: 0195542746 Hardcover with Dustjacket Published in 1980 by the Oxford University Press, Melbourne COLLECTORS - OUT OF PRINT More ABORIGINAL books HERE |
An evil spirit has entered the land of the Bboriginal people So Boori, a young warrior, travels north with his companions Jaree and the spirit dog, Dingo, to bring together the Forces for protection against it. |
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Haunted Spaces, Sacred Places by Brian Haughton ISBN: 9781601630001 Paperback, $28 More books about the ANCIENT MYSTERIES are HERE |
Haunted Spaces, Sacred Places is a
fascinating and thoroughly researched exploration of the archaeology,
legends, and modern mysteries of 32 ancient places throughout the
world—from the mysterious megaliths of Britain and Ireland, the haunted
tombs of the Etruscans, and the Pagan origins of Germany’s Aachen
Cathedral to the ancient Native American city of Cahokia, the enigmatic
Cambodian Temple of Angkor Wat, and the sacred Aboriginal rock formation
of Uluru. Why are strange phenomena so often connected with these ancient sites? Are certain sacred places somehow able to generate or attract paranormal phenomena? Or can such events be explained in terms of modern myth and contemporary folklore? What can the legends and folklore of ancient places throughout the world reveal to us about the beliefs and ideas of our ancient ancestors? These are just some of the questions answered in Brian Haughton’s enthralling new book. In Haunted Spaces, Sacred Places you will discover: • The relationship between ancient Native American sites and unexplained phenomena in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. • The truth behind the legends of the mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in China, home of the Terracotta Warriors. • The legendary history of ancient sites such as Stonehenge, Chartres Cathedral, Delphi, Cuzco, and the Ohio Serpent Mound. • The prevalence of modern encounters with ghosts, UFOs, spooklights, Bigfoot, and phantom dogs at ancient sacred places. With more than 25 photographs and illustrations, this is the ideal reference work for those interested in the connections between ancient places, folklore, and unexplained phenomena. |
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Enlightenment Through Orbs by Diana Cooper & Kathy Crosswell ISBN: 9781844091539 Paperback, $30 Go here for more books on Contemporary Spirituality |
Enlightenment Through Orbs is an
introduction and initiation into the phenomenon of Orbs and can be used
as an experiential tool by everyone. Orbs started to appear regularly in photographs with the advent of digital cameras. World-renowned author Diana Cooper and spiritual teacher Kathy Crosswell have examined thousands of photographs containing them. In Enlightenment Through Orbs they explain who the Orbs are, their purpose and how they can help you. They answer technical questions and offer practical guidance, meditations and information on the different orbs. Looking at the orb pictures in this book will give you: • Specific energies to enlighten you and transform your life • A connection with unicorns, angels, archangels and fairies • Tools for confidence, love, empowerment, spiritual expansion and hope • The journey to a higher spiritual pathway and enlightenment |
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Best Tarot Practices by Marcia Masino ISBN: 9781578634323 Paperback, $25 More books about DIVINATION and TAROT are HERE |
Best Tarot Practices is a comprehensive
approach to teaching everything you need to know to read the cards for
personal insight and spiritual growth, for yourself and others. Using a
method that blends modern questions and answers with innovative
exercises and encourages intuition, Masino empowers the reader to fi nd
their own private connection with each of the cards, fostering a lasting
and deeply personal relationship with the characters and symbols within
the deck. Unlike many other beginning tarot books, Best Tarot Practices focuses on not just how to read the cards, but also on how to become a successful tarot reader — including how to handle difficult questions and messages in a reading, how to deal with needy, greedy, or superstitious seekers, and how to make each reading accurate and personal for the seeker. Best Tarot Practices offers a step-by-step approach to understanding the tarot, from the four suits and the court cards to the Major Arcana to learning new spreads that offer guidance in becoming your own tarot master. Best Tarot Practices teaches readers how to trust what they already know and how to share that knowledge by reading the cards for others. • Shows how to become an expert tarot reader. • Serves as a syllabus of the best tarot reading techniques. • Ideal for beginners and advanced students. |
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The Art & Practice of Geomancy: Divination, Magic,
and Earth Wisdom of the Renaissance by John Michael Greer ISBN: 9781578634316 Paperback, $38 More books about DIVINATION are HERE |
Have you ever lost an important object? Are
you taking on a new job? Looking for buried treasure? The Art and Practice of Geomancy teaches readers how to divine the answers to life’s everyday questions about health, luck, new jobs, and love, as well as those less mundane tasks such as fi nding buried treasure, predicting the weather, being released from prison, and identifying secret enemies. Greer delivers to readers an ancient system of divination in an easy-to-use form requiring little more than a pen and a piece of paper. Using a system of counting odd and even numbers — from a deck of cards, a roll of the dice, or even by hitting sand or dirt with a stick to generate patterns—readers learn how to cast their own geomantic chart. And for those who wish to delve further, he offers exercises for geomantic meditation and ritual magic. The Art and Practice of Geomancy will appeal to pagans, followers of the Western Mystery tradition, scholars of folk magic and divination, and anyone who wants to take their past, present, and future into their own hands. |
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Initiation in the Aeon of the Child: The Inward
Journey by J. Daniel Gunther ISBN: 9780892541454 Hardcover, $80 More books on the OCCULT are HERE |
In 1904, The Book of the Law declared
the advent of a new period in the course of human history – The Aeon of
Horus or Aeon of the Child. The doctrine codified in The Book of the
Law and the numerous other Holy Books known as Thelema
revealed Aleister Crowley as the Prophet of the new Aeon. In this groundbreaking book, author J. Daniel Gunther provides a penetrating and cohesive analysis of the spiritual doctrine underlying and informing the Aeon of the Child and the sublime formulas of Initiation encountered by those who would probe its mysteries. Drawing on more than 30 years of experiences as a student and teacher within the Order of the A;. A;. the author examines the doctrinal thread of Thelema in its historical, religious and practical context. This book is written in clear, precise language that will aid those students who seek to navigate the difficult terrain of the spiritual quest. More advanced students will find tantalising clues to serve as guideposts and eventual confirmation of direct experience. With numerous diagrams and detailed references encompassing ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic texts, the Apocrypha, the Old and New Testaments, alchemy, hermetic Qabalah and tarot, as well as the writings of Carl Jung and Aleister Crowley. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: J. Daniel Gunther is a life-long student of esotericism, mythology and religion. A long-time member of A;. A;., the teaching Order established by Alesister Crowler, he is considered one of the foremost authorities in the field and serves on the editorial board of The Equinox and acts as a consultant and advisor for numerous occult publications. |
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The Weiser Concise Guide to Aleister Crowley by Richard Kaczynski edited by James Wasserman ISBN: 9781578634569 Paperback, $25 More BIOGRAPHY books are HERE More books on the OCCULT are HERE |
Set aside your preconceptions and dismiss the rumours. Aleister Crowley was certainly a complex, controversial, and colourful man, but the truth is far more interesting than the legend. Shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding, Aleister Crowley is one of the 20th century’s most revered occult figures. The Weiser Concise Guide to Aleister Crowley gives readers a careful, comprehensive overview of Crowley’s life from poet to practicing magician, a rigorously overview of his life’s work, including the basic principles and rituals of his magical practices. |
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Voices of the Earth: The Path of Green Spirituality by Clea Danaan ISBN: 9780738714653 Paperback, $33 Go here for more books on Contemporary Spirituality |
Awaken your psychic powers, talk to nature,
and hear her reply. Take "green living" to a new level and cultivate a
deep and intuitive relationship with the land. This rewarding connection
with nature offers healing, renewal, knowledge of your life purpose, and
a spiritual oasis in a chaotic world.
Nature intuitive Clea Danaan gives lessons in building psychic awareness and communicating with plants, trees, and nature spirits. Each chapter features meditations, journal exercises, and art projects to help you open psychically to the earth and deepen your spiritual practice. Danaan's personal anecdotes also illuminate how green spirituality can be translated into a fulfilling, holistic lifestyle that supports the earth and your spirit. |
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Shaman's Wisdom: Reclaim Your Lost Connection with
the Universe by Tony Samara ISBN: 9781844091591 Paperback, $23 More books about SHAMANISM are HERE |
In Shaman’s Wisdom Samara describes
his path, which brought him to discover the traditions of Huachuma
shamanism. The shaman's world is one of harmony and oneness and it is
based on the clear laws of nature in the material and energetic
dimensions. Tony Samara, born in 1965 of diverse cultural backgrounds,
has been chosen to tell us about this world and its possibilities for
deep healing. WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK SPECIAL? Shaman’s Wisdom contains previously unpublished wisdom as practiced by a group of people whose history goes back 5,000 years. This philosophy encompasses all aspects of life from child rearing, relationships, physical/emotional well-being and how this can be a wonderful tool to understand the rhythms of nature and feel the oneness of all and then understanding how we are part of a greater creation than just ourselves. In practice and philosophically Shaman’s Wisdom clarifies the questions about the mysteries that have been asked throughout the ages in a simple yet profound way that engages the reader to the betterment of the self thus helping the betterment of humanity. |
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Politics & the Occult: The Left, the Right and the
Radically Unseen by Gary Lachman ISBN: 9780835608572 Paperback, $40 More books on the OCCULT are HERE More books on POLITICS are HERE |
We don’t usually associate the gritty
business of politics with the occult, but esoteric beliefs have
influenced the “destiny of nations” since the time of ancient Egypt and
China, when decisions of state were based on portents and astrology.
Gary Lachman shows how occult ideas continue to shape modern political
philosophy. He also asks whether the separation of church and state
characterizing modern political philosophy should be maintained. Other
topics include: • The occult roots of America and the French Revolution in Freemasonry. • How nineteenth-century spiritualism empowered the women’s rights movement by giving women a voice. • The influence of early Theosophists H. P. Blavatsky, Annie Besant, and Henry Steel Olcott on the rise of Indian nationalism; how Theosophy helped stop the spread of communism. • The watershed of World War I, which brought about the rise of right-wing occult streams that led to Germany’s National Socialism; the truth about Hitler’s belief in the occult; Gurdjieff and the swastika. • Soviet interest in UFOs; ESP in the Kremlin; the CIA and LSD. • The dawning of the Age of Aquarius; levitating the Pentagon in the 1960’s. The millenarian politics that seem to inform the US struggle with Islamic terrorists; fundamentalism and the fear of uncertainty. From the first Queen Elizabeth’s Dr. Dee to Ronald Reagan’s astrologer, Lachman’s view is fresh and conscientious, avoiding wild speculation, proving him of the best and most intelligent writers on these matters in the English-speaking world. |
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The Reiki Sourcebook by Bronwen and Frans Stiene ISBN: 9781846941818 Paperback, $38 More books about REIKI are HERE |
The most comprehensive book on the system of
Reiki ever published, this book will become an invaluable asset for
Reiki novices, students and teachers alike. Bringing together every
important piece of information that has been taught, discussed or
written about Reiki since its development in the early 1900s, it
includes information from sources such as living students of the Reiki
teachers, Mikao Usui, Chujiro Hayashi and Hawayo Takata. "The definitive manual for teacher, student and general reader alike." - Book News |
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A Dreaming Dreamed and written by Philip Simpfendorfer Photographs by Robert Guth Large format paperback, staplebound $11.50 Go here for more books on
Contemporary Spirituality |
An Aboriginal myth that belongs to the
Glastonbell area tells of the creation. In the Aboriginal Dreamtime
story, Sky Man and Sky Woman come from above. Sky Man wanders away from
the landing place and finds a Demon Woman. Lonely, Sky Woman goes
searching for her partner and meets the Demon Woman. They fight and
defeated, the Sky Woman becomes the environment, her heart the waratah
flowr. Sky Man couples with the Demon Woman and becomes the ancestor of
humanity. Dreamt at Glastonbell in the 1980s and 1990s, the book was written by Philip Simpfendorfer bewteen July 1993 and February 1994. The Glastonbell Dreamspace was photographed by Robert Guth. The book was published in November 1994. There are only about 50 copies still available and we are lucky to have a few of them. |
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Poems of Robert Burns selected by Ian Rankin ISBN: 9781846141164 Hardcover $24.95 More POETRY BOOKS HERE |
Robert Burmns was a farmer's boy from
Ayrshire who went on to be the most acclaimed of all Scottish poets,
celebrated around the world. This selection by Ian Rankin of verses and lyrics by the 'Heaven-taught ploughman' reveals Burns as a writer of tremendous imaginative sympathy with an easy, astonishing command of both standard English and the evocative Scots tongue. It also gives free rein to his incredible range – with poems gripping and fantastical, profound and political, romantic and bawdy. Truly the best of the Scottish Bard. |
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Selected Poems by Les Murray ISBN: 9781863954044 Paperback $27.95 More POETRY BOOKS HERE |
Selected Poems is the latest,
completely up-to-date collection of Les Murray's poetry. It comprises
what Murray himself considers his most successfully realised poems,
drawn from all his collections up to and including The Biplane
Houses but not including his two verse novels. It is the first port of call for anyone wanting to experience the poetry of Les Murray, whether it be those who have always loved his work or those wanting an introduction to Australia's greatest poet. It is a distillation of Murray's best work and an ideal introduction. |
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Pagan Resurrection :A Force for Evil or
the Future of Western Spirituality?
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Pagan Resurrection is the biography of a
god. The old pagan deity Odin, dethroned by Christ, has rised again
to play a powerful role in human affairs in the modern era. The
pagan myths and gods are ancient blueprints that are still very much
alive in the modern mind, influencing both thought and action. The
author explores this revival in its various manifestations - from
Victorian science-fiction, to the proto-hippies of early twentieth
century Germany, from the Nazis to the ideas of the psychologist
Carl Jung. The new paganism is an increasing power in modern culture
not only in Europe and America but across the globe. It provides a
living philosophy for the twenty-first century. Pagan Resurrection
is not just about the modern crisis in western spirituality, it also
suggests a way forward.
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Pagan Celtic Britain by Anne Ross ISBN: 9780094723306 $37.50 MORE BOOKS ON PAGANISM HERE MORE BOOKS ON HISTORY HERE |
Although some aspects of pre-Roman and
pre-Christian beliefs remain shrouded in mystery, the author of this
comprehensive, profusely illustrated volume contends that neither the
Roman invasion of Britain nor the coming of Christianity eliminated
pagan religious practice. Dr Anne Ross, who speaks Gaelic and Welsh,
writes from wide experience of living in Celtic speaking communities
where she has traced vernacular tradition. She employs archaeological
and anthropological evidence, as well as folklore, to provide broad
insight into the early Celtic world. She begins by examining Celtic
places of worship, the shrines and sanctuaries in which sacred objects
were housed and from where they could be ritually displayed with various
rites and sacrifices were conducted before the people. Dr Anne Ross
describes the divine warriors with their aquatic, therapeutic and
fertility connection. Dr Anne Ross is truly gripping as she leads the
reader through her evidence from ritual pits and cult sites, votive
wells, sacred precincts and monuments. This is a brilliant piece of
historical and archaeological reconstruction. |
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paganism by Carl McColman ISBN: 9780028642666 $34.95 MORE BOOKS ON PAGANISM HERE |
A comprehensive look at pagan spirituality, a faith with a long history that is currently undergoing a major revival. Includes Druidism, gods and goddesses, alchemy, shamanism and more. |
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Pagans and Christians by Robin Lane Fox ISBN: 9780141022956 $29.95 MORE BOOKS ON HISTORY HERE MORE BOOKS ON PAGANISM HERE |
How did Christianity compare and compete
with the cults of the pagan gods in the Roman Empire? This scholarly
work from award-winning historian, Robin Lane Fox, places Christians
and pagans side by side in the context of civil life and contrasts
their religious experiences, visions, cults and oracles. Leading up
to the time of the first Christian emperor, Constantine, the book
aims to enlarge and confirm the value of contemporary evidence, some
of which has only recently been discovered.
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Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids,
Goddess-worshippers and other Pagans in America by Margot Adler ISBN: 9780143038191 $27.95 MORE BOOKS ON PAGANISM HERE |
Popular demand for this clear-sighted
compendium of information about the rebirth of Pagan religions hasn't
waned since its initial publication in 1979. Distinguished by the
journalism of National Public Radio columnist Margot Adler, Drawing
Down the Moon explains this diverse and burgeoning religion's
philosophies and activities while dispelling stereotypes that have long
been associated with it. Most people don't realize that pagan
simply refers to pre-Christian polytheistic nature religions, such as
the various Native American creeds, Japanese Shinto, Celtic Druid, and
Western European Wicca. Originally, the word pagan meant "country
dweller" and was a derogatory term in Rome in the third century A.D.,
not unlike calling someone a hick today. If you find yourself feeling
queasy when you hear the words witch or pagan, a healthy
dose of reeducation via Drawing Down the Moon could be the cure. |
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Pagan Virtue: An Essay in Ethics by John Casey ISBN: 9780198240037 $71.50 PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL ORDER ONLY MORE BOOKS ON PHILOSOPHY HERE |
The study of the virtues has largely dropped out of modern philosophy, yet it was the predominant tradition in ethics from the ancient Greeks until Kant. Traditionally the study of the virtues included the study of what constituted a successful and happy life. Drawing on such diverse sources as Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Shakespeare, Hume, Jane Austen, Hegel, Nietzsche, and Sartre, Casey here argues that the classical virtues of courage, temperance, practical wisdom, and justice centrally define the good for humans, and that they are insufficiently acknowledged in modern moral philosophy. He suggests that values of success, worldliness, and pride are active parts of our moral thinking, and that the conflict between these and our equally important Christian inheritance leads to tensions and contradictions in our understanding of the moral life. |
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Paganism: A Beginner's Guide by Teresa Moorey ISBN: 9780340742495 $16.50 MORE BOOKS ON PAGANISM HERE |
While it may not be everything you've ever
thought to ask about Paganism, this compact guide captures the essence
of the Pagan way of life. The experienced Pagan may want to pass on this
book, but if you are thinking of taking the first steps on the path, or
just want to know more about Paganism, Moorey gives some good ideas for
practice and references to more comprehensive sources of information. The second edition of this introduction to Paganism considers the honour of the Goddess figure, witchcraft and wicca, shamanism, druidry, Celtic paganism, the Northern tradition, feminism and the men's movement and eco-pagans and cyber-pagans. |
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Witchcraft and Magic in Europe Volume 1: Biblical &
Pagan Societies by Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Frederick Cryer and Marie-Louise Thomsen ISBN: 9780485891034 $106 PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL ORDER ONLY MORE BOOKS ON HISTORY HERE MORE BOOKS ON PAGANISM HERE |
A survey of three crucial aspects of this earliest phase of development in magic. These are the role of magical incantations and rituals against witchcraft in Mesopotamia in the last 3 millennia BC, the attitudes to witchcraft in the Old Testament and beliefs associated with Trolldomor. |
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A History of Witchcraft: Sorcerors, Heretics &
Pagans by Jeffrey B. Russell and Brooks Alexander ISBN: 9780500286340 $29.95 MORE BOOKS ON HISTORY HERE MORE BOOKS ON PAGANISM HERE |
For nearly thirty years, Jeffrey B.
Russell's authoritative book has been the one illustrated history to
which anyone interested in this subject could turn with confidence. Now,
in collaboration with Brooks Alexander, who has himself conducted
innovative research in the field, this classic book has been fully
revised, with an updated introduction and bibliography, new information
throughout, and an extended account of witchcraft from ancient times to
the present day. Drawing comparisons between modern sorcery and that of the ancient world, the book shows how the European witch craze in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries developed out of a combination of ancient sorcery and medieval Christian heresy, paganism, folklore, scholastic theology, and inquisitorial trials. Whether the diabolical witchcraft for which men and women went to the stake ever existed is open to question. What matters more is that it was believed to exist by intellectuals and peasants alike. 110 illustrations. About the Authors Jeffrey B. Russell is Professor of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Brooks Alexander is the author of Witchcraft Goes Mainstream and has written numerous articles on witchcraft and neo-paganism and their effect on contemporary religious movements. He lives in Texas. |
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Celtic Art in Pagan & Christian Times by J. Romilly Allen ISBN: 9780486416083 $24.95 More books on ART are HERE |
Concise and clearly written, this volume
surveys the doctrines of Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Berkeley, Hume,
and Kant, presenting major issues in metaphysics and the relationship
between philosophy and science, and examining Cartesian rationalism and
other theories of knowledge. It considers moral responsibilities and
problems in ethics, discusses the philosophy of religion, and reviews
some arguments for the existence of God. It concludes with an
exploration of trends in twentieth-century philosophy, including
pragmatism, analytical philosophy, logical positivism, and
existentialism. An excellent introduction, this volume provides the
necessary perspective and critical insight to pursue further readings in
philosophy, and will prove equally valuable in and out of the classroom. |
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Magic & Pagnism in Early Christianity by Hans-Josef Klauck translated by Brian McNeil ISBN: 9780567089625 Hardcover: $105 Paperback: $62.95 PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL ORDER ONLY MORE BOOKS ON HISTORY HERE MORE BOOKS ON PAGANISM HERE MORE BOOKS ON RELIGION HERE |
Many forms of magic and paganism were
practiced at the time of Jesus. What were these practices, and how
did the first Christians react to them?
Hans-Josef Klauck, an expert in the cultic practices of the region, describes this world into which Christianity was born and relates to it the many experiences of the first Christians recorded in Acts. Peter, for example, encounters the Samaritan magician Simon; Paul meets the Jewish magician Bar-Jesus; the people in Lystra want to offer a sacrifice to Paul and Barnabas; a soothsaying slave girl is the occasion of conflict in Philippi; in Athens, Paul finds the city full of idols but also discovers an altar 'to an unknown god'; in Ephesus, some burn their books of magic formulae, while others provoke a riot in the name of Artemis. Professor Klauck provides a fascinating account of these phenomena and their significance for Christianity historically and today |
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Pagan in the City: How to Live and Work by Natural
Cycles by Cassandra Eason ISBN: 9780572034184 $30 MORE BOOKS ON PAGANISM HERE |
Pagan comes from the Latin paganus,
which means country dweller. In modern terms it refers to anyone who
follows the cycles of the seasons - the moon and the sun - rather than
becoming slave to the clock in a frantic 24/7 activity cycle. No matter that you live in a high-rise tower block in the city. Cassandra shows how to return to nature and learn to love the natural rhythms of green pots, window boxes and regular focused trips to nearby green spaces. Mother Earth has much that she has been waiting to teach us. Cassandra introduces us to her and persuades us to change the way we see and respond to the frenetic activity that we call life. |
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Pagan Religions of the Ancient British Isles: Their
Nature and Legacy by Ronald Hutton ISBN: 9780631189466 $80.95 PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL ORDER ONLY MORE BOOKS ON HISTORY HERE MORE BOOKS ON PAGANISM HERE |
This is the first survey of religious
beliefs in the British Isles from the Old Stone Age to the coming of
Christianity, one of the least familiar periods in Britain's history.
Ronald Hutton draws upon a wealth of new data, much of it
archaeological, that has transformed interpretation over the past
decade. Giving more or less equal weight to all periods, from the
Neolithic to the Middle Ages, he examines a fascinating range of
evidence for Celtic and Romano-British paganism, from burial sites,
cairns, megaliths and causeways, to carvings, figurines, jewellery,
weapons, votive objects, literary texts and folklore. About the Author: Ronald Hutton was educated at Cambridge and then at Oxford, where he held a fellowship at Magdalen College. In 1981, he moved to the University of Bristol, where he is now Reader in British History. He is a historian of wide interests ranging from political affairs and popular culture to topics covering the whole of the British Isles. This is his fifth book. |
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Neo Pagan Rites: A Guide to Creating Public Rituals
that Work by Isaac Bonewits ISBN: 9780738711997 $27.95 MORE BOOKS ON PAGANISM HERE |
Practical and engaging, this guide
represents the best practices from Isaac Bonewits' over thirty-five
years of experience creating, attending, and leading public ceremonies
as a Neopagan priest and magician. Ideal for Earth-centered spiritual
movements and other liberal religious traditions, Neopagan Rites
explains how to design powerful and effective rites of worship for small
groups or large crowds. About the Author A practicing Neopagan priest, scholar, teacher, bard, and polytheologian for over 35 years, Isaac Bonewits is one of North America's leading experts on ancient and modern Druidism, Witchcraft, magic and the occult, and the rapidly growing Earth Religions movement. He is the author of numerous books including Real Magic; The Pagan Man: Priests, Warriors, Hunters and Drummers; Real Energy (co-authored with his wife, Phaedra Bonewits) and Neopagan Rites. Isaac Bonewits is the Founder and an Archdruid Emeritus of Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship, a 3° Druid within the United Ancient Order of Druids, a retired High Priest in both the Gardnerian and the N.R.O.O.G.D. traditions of Wicca, an initiate of Santeria and the “Caliphate Line” of the Ordo Templi Orientis, as well as a member of other Neopagan and Mesopagan Druid orders. He has also been a member of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) for several years. |
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The New Generation Witches by Hannah E. Johnston & Peh Aloi ISBN: 9780754657842 $140 PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL ORDER ONLY MORE BOOKS ON PAGANISM HERE |
From the shelves of mainstream
bookstores and the pages of teen magazines, to popular films and
television series, contemporary culture at the turn of the
twenty-first century has been fascinated with teenage identity and
the presence of magic and the occult. Alongside this profusion of
products and representations, a global network of teenage Witches
has emerged on the margins of adult neopagan Witchcraft communities,
identifying themselves through various spiritual practices,
consumption patterns and lifestyle choices.
The New Generation Witches is the first
published anthology to investigate the recent rise of the teenage
Witchcraft phenomenon in both Britain and North America. Scholars
from Theology, Cultural Studies, Sociology, History and Media
Studies, along with neopagan commentators outside of the academy,
come together to investigate the experiences of thousands of
adolescents constructing an enabling, magical identity through a
distinctive practice of Witchcraft. The contributors discuss key
areas of interest, inspiration and development within the teen Witch
communities from the mid 1990s onward, including teenage Witches'
magical practices and beliefs, gender politics, the formation and
identification of communities, forums and modes of expression, media
representation and new media outlets. Demonstrating the
diversification and expansion of neopaganism in the twenty-first
century, this anthology makes an exciting contribution to the field
of Neopagan Studies and contemporary youth culture. |
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Creating Circles & Ceremonies: Rituals for all Seasons & Reasons by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart and Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart ISBN: 9781564148643 $31.95 More books on Paganism, Wicca and Magic are here |
Creating Circles and Ceremonies is the accumulation of decades of
circles, ceremonies, rituals, Mystery plays, initiations, rites of
passage, and other magickal workings co-created by the Zell-Ravenhearts,
today’s foremost Wizard/Witch couple. For more than 30 years, Oberon and
Morning Glory have traveled widely throughout the worldwide magickal
community—participating in gatherings, conducting workshops, and
creating rituals for groups large and small. They have met and made
Magick with the leaders of many traditions: Celtic Shamanism, British
Dianic, Italian Strega, Welsh Witchcraft, Faerie Trad, Ceremonial
Magick, Ozark Druidry, the New Reformed Order of the Golden Dawn (NROOGD),
Hinduism, Native American tribes, Greek and Egyptian mythology, and the
futuristic Church of All Worlds. Here, in one easy-to-read volume, is their collection of chants, invocations, circle-castings, quarter-callings, spells, and ceremonies. It is also a "kit" to use to assemble your own rituals, for any season or reason: Book I presents a basic ritual outline. Each element is followed by numerous examples which may be "plugged in" to customize your own ceremony. Book II gives numerous examples of actual ceremonies: Esbats (full Moons) and special occasions; Rites of Passage; Mysteries and Initiations; spells and consecrations. These can be adapted and modified as needed for any size group—from small family gatherings in your living room, to huge outdoor celebrations involving thousands of people. Book III provides an assortment of full rituals and ritual elements for celebrations of the eight great seasonal festivals called the Wheel of the Year. Versions of these have been commemorated for millennia in most traditional cultures of the Northern Hemisphere; and today are universal throughout the worldwide Pagan community. |
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Spirited: Taking Paganism Beyond the Circle by Gede Parma ISBN: 9780738715070 $38 More books on Paganism, Wicca and Magic are here |
A new generation of Pagan youth is here, and now there is a book that uniquely heralds their arrival. Spirited speaks directly to the young adult set, offering an incisive look at the complex issues that they face on the Path. This book addresses everything that a young Pagan deals with in daily life, from school and social life to friends and family to sexuality and love. Contemporary Pagan issues and spiritual practices are also discussed, including ethics, spellcraft, ritual, divinity, tradition, covencraft, and solitary work. young Pagans who've "been there, done that," progressive Pagans of any age will welcome this dynamic and compassionate guide to Pagan living. |
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Persephone: A Journey from Winter to Spring by Sally Pomme Clayton illustrated by Virginia Lee $30 More CHILDREN'S BOOKS HERE |
Sally Pomme Clayton's dramatic storytelling and Virginia Lee's haunting illustrations transform one of the world's oldest myths into a classic picturebook. No flowers. No plants. No sunshine. When Hades carries Persephone down to the Underworld, her mother curses the Earth and everything stops growing. It is winter all year round. Persephone must return to Earth — but how can Spring return where Winter reigns? |
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Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up in a War by Kathy Henderson Illustrated by Jane Ray $17 (paperback edition) Please note: sometimes the cover of this book is blue. More CHILDREN'S BOOKS HERE |
Both timely and timeless, Lugalbanda is the oldest-known written story,
predating even the epic of Gilgamesh (who may be Lugalbanda's son). The
cuneiform tablets on which this Sumerian legend was inscribed were
discovered during 19th-century excavations, but not deciphered until the
1970s. Henderson's vivid, yet stately words and Ray's Sumerian-inspired
watercolor, ink, and collage illustrations bring immediacy to this story
of a boy caught up in wartime. Lugalbanda's courage, native kindness,
and prescience contributed to his heroism. Grievously ill, he is left
behind in the wilderness while his brothers' army marches to war. Upon
his recovery, Lugalbanda tames the fearsome Anzu bird with its teeth of
a shark and talons of an eagle and persuades the monster to grant him
supernatural strength and speed. In return, the prince promises that his
people will venerate the Anzu bird in perpetuity. With the publication
of this beautiful, fascinating book, modern readers can come to
appreciate a compelling narrative from a civilization about which we are
still learning. |
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Aztec Designs Colouring Book by Wilson Turner $10 More CHILDREN'S BOOKS HERE |
Rich in symbolism, the art of the Aztecs offers compelling glimpses into a vanished civilization. This book presents 30 meticulous re-creations of the ancient culture's traditional designs. Derived from authentic ceramics, statues, weapons, and other priceless artifacts, the images portray gods, rulers, warriors, and animals, plus secular and sacred activities. |
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Ajapa the Tortoise: A Book of Nigerian Folk Tales by Margaret Baumann $14 More books about Folklore & Mythology HERE |
Thirty folk tales from the storytellers of Nigeria, whose memorable narratives tell of promises kept & broken, virtue rewarded, and treachery punished. This is the Dover (2002) unabridged replication of the 1929 edition published by A. & C. Black of London. It includes 8 full-page illustrations. |
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Nature & Other Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson $10 More books on PHILOSOPHY HERE |
A soul-satisfying collection of 12 essays by the noted philosopher
and poet who embraced independence, rejected conformity, and loved
nature. In the title essay, Emerson writes about the extraordinary
power of nature as a way of bringing the divine into our lives. Also
includes "Character," "Intellect," "Spiritual Laws," "The American
Scholar" address, and others. Dover (2009) original
publication.
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The Most Dangerous Animal: Human Nature & the Origins of War by David Livingstone Smith $25 More books on PHILOSOPHY HERE |
Almost 200 million human beings, mostly civilians, have died in wars
over the last century, and there is no end of slaughter in sight.
The Most Dangerous Animal asks what it is about human nature
that makes it possible for human beings to regularly slaughter their
own kind. It tells the story of why all human beings have the
potential to be hideously cruel and destructive to one another. Why
are we our own worst enemy?
The Most Dangerous Animal takes the reader on a journey through evolution, history, anthropology, and psychology, showing how and why the human mind has a dual nature: on the one hand, we are ferocious, dangerous animals who regularly commit terrible atrocities against our own kind; on the other, we have a deep aversion to killing, a horror of taking human life. |
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The Key of Solomon the King edited & translated by S.L. MacGregor Mathers $19 More OCCULT books HERE |
How to make a magic carpet, become invisible, and find love are
among the useful procedures detailed in this famous book of magic.
Reputedly written by King Solomon himself, this major text of
Western ritual magic contains chants, prayers, and general
instructions on trafficking with the spirit world. This is the Dover
(2009) unabridged republication of the edition published by G.
Redway, London, 1889.
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The Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt & Greece by Three Initiates $17 More OCCULT books HERE |
The precepts of Hermetic philosophy remained shrouded in secrecy for
more than 2,000 years, clouded by obscure language and dense allegories.
This concise guide offers a modern interpretation of the doctrine,
distilling its teachings with seven compelling principles that can be
applied to self-development in daily life. This is the Dover (2009)
unabridged republication of the edition published by The Yogi
Publication Society, Chicago, 1908.
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Zuni Fetishes: Using Native American Objects for Meditation, Reflection
and Insight by Hal Zina Bennett $14 Remaindered copies - only a few left More books about Native America and Native American culture & spirituality HERE |
The Zuni have traditionally used small stone carvings of animal figures
as power objects and mediators between themselves and the spirit world.
Any object that has special meaning can be used as a fetish. In this
fascinating, informative, and beautifully illustrated guide to the
fetishes of the Zuni people of New Mexico, Hal Zina Bennett explores key
principles of Native American spirituality and how early Zuni teachings
can benefit us all today. He provides an excellent guide to Zuni
traditions and an intriguing picture of their early life, along with
detailed instructions for using fetishes for mediation, reflection, and
insight in modern life. He describes key fetish figures, including the
Guardian of the Six Regions, their legendary meanings, and the personal
qualities each figure can support and help its owner develop.
In explaining the nature of fetishes and the psychological and
spiritual benefits that we can gain from their use, Bennett provides
illuminating cross-cultural comparisons, stimulating exercises, and
journaling opportunities. |
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Healing with Gemstones & Crystals by Diane Stein $29.95 More books about Crystals HERE |
This text is suitable for practitioners as well as beginners, since it contains extensive reference data on the properties of more than 200 stones, as well as instruction on choosing, programming and dedicating crystals. Clear guidlines for laying on stones and working with chakra and hara energy are also included. |
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Sagas and Myths of the Northmen no author given - traditional $19.95 More books about Mythology HERE |
In a land of ice, great warriors search for glory. When a dragon threatens the people of the north, only one man can destroy the fearsome beast. Elsewhere, a mighty leader gathers a court of champions, including a noble warrior under a terrible curse. The Earth's creation is described; tales of the gods and evil Frost Giants are related; and the dark days of Ragnarok foretold. This is a journey into a realm of legend, where heroes from an ancient age do battle with savage monsters, and every man must live or die by the sword. |
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The Penguin Book of Norse Myths: Gods of the Vikings by Kevin Crossley-Holland $24.95 More books about Mythology HERE |
The Scandinavian myths form a linked chain
of stories, creating a mighty, fantastical world teeming with gods and
goddesses, master-smiths and magicians. Battles between gods and giants
exist alongside unexpected love matches until the final days of
destruction dawn, with their promise of rebirth. Using his talents as
poet, translator and author, Kevin Crossley-Holland brings the myths
alive. He reveals a dynamic culture in which is reflected the Norseman's
spirit and confidence, his ruthlessness and cruelty, arrogance and
generosity. Kevin Crossley-Holland has published several outstanding collections of myths, legends, and folktales, and is an award-winning poet and author of children’s books. His King Arthur trilogy has been translated into twenty-two languages and has sold more than a million copies. |
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Tibetan Meditation: Practical Teachings & Exercises
on how to live in Harmony, Peace & Happiness by Tarthang Tulku $29.95 More books about Buddhism HERE |
Tibetan Buddhism teaches us that the meditative state is the natural condition of our minds and that, once we reconnect with that plane of existence, we are able to experience life with an open and non-judgmental attitude, free from anger, frustration and pain. This book offers practical lessons in Tibetan meditation enabling us to reconnect with our natural state, and in doing so to live a happy healthy and balanced life. Informative and practical, with wise, beautifully lucid text and 20 step-by-step exercises, "Tibetan Meditation" shows with dazzling effectiveness how the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism can transform all our lives for the better. |
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Payback: Debt & the Shadow Side of Wealth by Margaret Atwood Hardback $29.95 More books about Politics and Ideas are HERE |
Payback is an intelligent, wide-ranging book that examines the metaphor of debt and the role it takes in our lives. "Debt" is like air - something we take for granted and never think about until things go wrong. This is not a book about debt management or high finance, but about debt as a very old, central motif in religion and literature and also in the structuring of human societies. She looks at the language of debt in the Old Testament - what was 'owed' to God, and why. She then turns to investigate debt as sin in medieval and Elizabethan literature, before it develops into a plot-driving concept in nineteenth and twentieth century novels. The debts to society and to nature are discussed in the final essay in this book as Atwood explores how debt as a metaphor affects our understanding of the environment and death. Topical, enlightening and probing, this is the work of one of the most gifted writers of our generation. |
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Jesus & Buddha: The Parallel Sayings by Jack Kornfield $29.95 More books about Buddhism HERE More books about Religion HERE |
How could Jesus, living 500 years after Buddha & 3,000 miles from India, espouse the same teachings? This book explores this enigma as it traces the life stories & beliefs of Christ & Buddha, inviting you to discover for yourself the single message in their dual teaching |
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C.S. Lewis: Images of His World by Douglas Gilbert & Clyde S. Kilby Hardcover $25 More biography HERE |
This reissue of a treasured classic offers a
beautiful window into the people and places that shaped the life of
beloved author, scholar, critic, and apologist C. S. Lewis. In
photographs and text (much of it in Lewis’s own words), Douglas Gilbert
and Clyde S. Kilby introduce us to such memorable friends as J. R. R.
Tolkien and transport us to such magical places as the deer park outside
Lewis’s rooms at Magdalen College, Oxford. We also meet Lewis as a
talented and brilliant child in Belfast, captivated by the myths and
legends of the North, already writing and illustrating imaginative
stories and poems at a young age.
While the book includes an essay tracing Lewis’s struggle to find faith
and a chronology of his life, it is not a biography but rather a
personal introduction, a composite portrait of a fascinating individual
and the world in which he lived. Attractively laid out in a fresh new
format, this volume will be prized both by those renewing a longtime
acquaintance with Lewis and by those encountering him for the first
time. |
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The Voudon Gnostic Workbook by Michael Bertiaux ISBN: 9781578633395 $79.90 More OCCULT books HERE |
A long-awaited new edition of the seminal
text on the spiritual system that is a convergence of Gnosticism and
Haitian voodoo, The Voudon Gnostic Workbook is a singular sacred work
that is comprehensive in scope—from “how to be a lucky Hoodoo” to how
magick and voodoo intersect energetically, to esoteric time travel.
Complete with charts and graphs and instructive interdimensional physics, The Voudon Gnostic Workbook is an “object of desire” among students of the occult. Weiser’s long-anticipated republication of this rare text will be an event in the annals of esoteric publishing, as the book itself is somewhat of an “unholy grail.” There are listservers devoted to it and much discussion of the mysteries held within its pages. While The Voudon Gnostic Workbook has remained a controversial book considered important for masters of metaphysics, it recently came into popular culture and renewed popularity when Grant Morrison revealed it had been the inspiration for his cult comics The Invisibles, using the cribbed time travel from Bertiaux’ s masterwork. Voodoo is not an evil religion and is much misunderstood. It derives from the Dahomean Gods called the “Loa.” Esoteric voodoo is actually a highly practical procedure for leading us into making contact with the deepest levels of our being and most ancient modes of consciousness. Michael Bertiaux’s Voudon Gnostic Workbook is the most comprehensive and illuminating contemporary book on the subject. Launched out of a correspondence course and series of classes for students and followers of Voudon Gnosticism and the OTO, this seminal text is at once one of the most mysterious and magnificent of all esoteric books. |
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The Complete Magician's Tables by Stephen Skinner ISBN: 9780738711645 $79.90 More OCCULT books HERE |
Anyone practicing magic won't want to miss
this comprehensive book of magician's correspondences. Featuring four
times more tables than Aleister Crowley's Liber 777, this is the most
complete collection of magician's tables available. This monumental work
documents thousands of mystical links-spanning pagan pantheons, Kabbalah,
astrology, tarot, I Ching, angels, demons, herbs, perfumes, and more! The sources of this remarkable compilation range from classic grimoires such as the Sworn Book to modern theories of prime numbers and atomic weights. Data from Peter de Abano, Abbott Trithemium, Albertus Magnus, Cornelius Agrippa, and other prominent scholars is referenced here, in addition to hidden gems found in unpublished medieval grimoires and Kabbalistic works. |
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The Blazing Star and the Jewish Kabbalah by William Greene ISBN: 9780892540860 $26.95 More books about Kabbalah HERE |
Studies of the Kabbalah in English were
virtually unknown before the “occult revival” of the second half of the
19th century, and those that did appear were largely dry and academic.
The more astute students of the Kabbalah recognized that it had an
application outside Judeo-Christian mysticism and related it to the
wider current of the Western Mystery Tradition, especially to
Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School,
William Greene was unique among his fellow Christian writers on the
Kabbalah in that he saw clearly both its significance for Freemasonry
and its application to radical thought. He prefaced his study, first
published in 1872, with a stirring account of the significant Masonic
symbol of the Blazing Star—a symbol also of liberty of conscience and
political freedom, goals that we must seek in both the spiritual and
material worlds. |
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Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature &
Psyche by Bill Plotkin ISBN: 9781577314226 $33 Go here for more books on Contemporary Spirituality |
Charting a course through the underworld
pathways with the heart of a shaman, mapping the powers of myth and
psyche with all the soul and interpretive skill of Jung or Campbell,
Plotkin's guide to the journey of initiation is to nature-based soulwork
what Huxley's Doors of Perception was to consciousness studies. This
book is an immense treasure that will provide wisdomseekers,
psychologists, shamanic practitioners, and seasoned wilderness guides
alike with a fresh heart-opening soul language, a new mythos for
fathoming the depths of change, as well as time-tested practical methods
for navigating the landscape of authentic transformation. In essence,
Soulcraft is Plotkin's "soul gift," a user's manual for the journey of
the human soul, as well as a guide to the futurescape of why we are all
really here. It is required reading for anyone guiding other people in
soulwork, or delving deep into their own. As philosopher Parker Palmer
has said, "The way to God is down." Plotkin shows the way. "Here is an abundantly wise and carefully crafted survival guide for the wild soul currently dozing (or dying) at the heart of your civilized life. Plotkin has wandered again and again into the nourishing darkness, and has returned with this earthly bundle of insights and images -- talismanic tools for awakening to the outrageous depths both within us and all around us. He has bound them into a book that is immensely practical, alive with ritual intelligence, thick with useful tools from a host of courageous comrades." David Abram, author of The Spell of the Sensuous |
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Reiki Meditations for Beginners by Lawrence Ellyard BOOK + CD ISBN: 9781846940989 $35 More Reiki books HERE |
Reiki Meditations for Beginners
offers for the first time a practical guide to the practice of
Meditation and Reiki. It provides the reader with the practical ‘know
how’ and teaches the basics of meditation practice combined with an
introduction to Reiki. The book is divided into three sections which
include: An Introduction to Reiki, An Introduction to Meditation
Practice, and section three includes a total of 25 Reiki Meditations.
The book also features a guided Meditation CD narrated by the author who
presents ‘real time’ Japanese Reiki Meditations. Reiki Meditations for Beginners is a complete guide to the practice of meditation and shows how these two practices are in fact an integral experience for anyone wishing to cultivate inner peace and happiness in daily life. Far from being abstract ideas, the methods presented in this book make meditation readily accessible for the reader, whether they are a complete novice or seasoned practitioner. Lawrence Ellyard is the founder and director of the International Institute for Reiki Training. He is the author of Reiki Healer, Reiki: 200 Questions and Answers, The Ultimate Reiki Guide, Everyday Buddha and The Spirit of Water. |
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Celtic Wisdom by Gerald Benedict ISBN: 9781905857739 $15 More books about: Religion Paganism |
Celtic Wisdom is one book in the Watkins
Publishing series of Sacred Texts. Spanning from the earliest texts of antiquity to the vivid storytelling of the Celtic Christian period and beyond, this is an inspiring selection of poetry and prose. While the earliest material captures the beliefs and practices of a vibrant natural religion, we see how these were incorporated into a unique form of Christianity, one that sadly died out in the late 7th century. Other highlights include works of the Celtic Twilight. Celtic Wisdom offers a unique blend of Pagan and Christian insight that is as relevant today as in ancient times. |
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Shakti: Real of the Divine Mother by Vanamali ISBN: 9781594771996 $33 More book about WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY & the GODDESS HERE More books about YOGA & Eastern Religions are HERE |
Presents the mystery of the Divine Mother in
all her manifold aspects • Explores more than 30 different goddess aspects of the Shakti force, both beneficial and malefic • Includes Sanskrit hymns and classic verses by Sri Auribindo for each of the goddesses Shakti is synonymous with the Devi, the Divine Mother or divine power that manifests, sustains, and transforms the universe. She is the womb of all creatures, and it is through her that the One becomes the many. Our first and primary relationship to the world is through the mother, the source of love, security, and nourishment. Extending this relationship to worship of a cosmic being as mother was a natural step found not only in the Shakti cult of Hinduism but also in ancient Greek, Egyptian, and Babylonian cultures. Shakti presents more than 30 goddess incarnations of the Divine Mother that represent both the beneficial and malefic aspects of the Shakti force. From Lakshmi, Parvati, and Saraswati to Durga, Chandika, and Kali - each of the different functions of the female goddesses in the Hindu pantheon is revealed, accompanied by traditional Sanskrit hymns, classic verses by Sri Auribindo, and discussions of tantric philosophy. The author draws from the Devi Bhagavatham, which describes all the stories of Shakti, and the Devi Mahatmyam, the most powerful scriptural text that glorifies Shakti in her form as Durga. Using these texts she shows that through the power and grace of the Divine Mother we may be released from the darkness of ignorance and taken to the abode of knowledge, immortality, and bliss - the source from which we have come. |
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Rachel Pollack's Tarot Wisdom: Spiritual Teachings
and Deeper Meanings by Rachel Pollack ISBN: 9780738713090 $40 More books about DIVINATION & TAROT HERE |
Beloved by nearly half a million tarot
enthusiasts, Rachel Pollack's 78 Degrees of Wisdom forever
transformed the study of tarot. Finally—after 30 years—the
much-anticipated follow-up to this revered classic has arrived! Enhanced
by author's personal insights and wisdom gained over the past three
decades, Rachel Pollack's Tarot Wisdom will inspire fans and
attract a new generation of tarot students. Alive with a rich array of new ideas, yet reverent to the history and tradition of tarot, Rachel Pollack's Tarot Wisdom is a comprehensive guide for all levels. All 78 cards are explored from fresh angles: tarot history, art, psychology, and a wide variety of spiritual/occult traditions. Pollack also takes tarot reading in new and exciting directions-spanning predictive, psychological, magical, and spiritual approaches. Featuring a wealth of new spreads, anecdotes from the author, and innovative ways to interpret and use tarot, this all-encompassing guide will reinvigorate your practice. |
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The Hidden Spirituality of Men: Ten Metaphors to
Awaken the Sacred Masculine by Matthew Fox ISBN: 9781577316077 $40 Hardcover More books about CONTEMPORARY SPIRITUALITY HERE More Books about Men's Business HERE |
It is no secret that men are in trouble
today. From war to ecological collapse, most of the world’s critical
problems stem from a distorted masculinity out of control. Yet our
culture rewards the very dysfunctions responsible for those problems. To Matthew Fox, our crucial task is to open our minds to a deeper understanding of the healthy masculine than we receive from our media, culture and religions. Popular religion forces the punitive imagery of fundamentalism on us, pushing most men away from their natural yearning for spirituality and toward intolerance and domination. Meanwhile, many men, particularly young men, are looking for images of healthy masculinity to emulate and finding nothing. To awaken what Fox calls ‘the sacred masculine’, he unearths 10 metaphors or archetypes, ranging from the Green Man, an ancient pagan symbol of our fundamental relationship with nature, to the Grandfatherly Heart to the Spiritual Warrior. He explores archetypes of sacred marriage, showing how partnership becomes the ultimate expression of healthy masculinity. By stirring our natural yearning for healthy spirituality, Fox argues, these timeless archetypes can inspire men to pursue their higher calling to reinvent the world. “Matthew Fox might well be the most creative, the most comprehensive, surely the most challenging religious-spiritual teacher in America.” – Thomas Berry, author of The Great Work |
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The Soulwork of Clay: A Hands-On Approach to
Spirituality by Marjory Zoet Bankson ISBN: 9781594732492 $35 More books about Contemporary Spirituality HERE |
A creative exploration of seven steps of
spiritual growth. Drawing on her first-hand experience of
working with clay, Bankson takes readers through the seven-step
process of making clay into a pot, drawing parallels at each stage
to the process of spiritual growth:
• Grounding: Connecting with our core
elements Because clay is such an elemental substance, Bankson proposes that it calls us to let go of our pretensions—“it’s just mud!”—and play as a little child. This simple connection with the earth, however, has the potential to put us “in touch with the whole of creation and, at the same time, our soul’s longing to participate as an artist, creating something new and unique.” Through reflective questions in each
chapter—along with a wealth of unique clay projects that even
beginners can do!—Bankson invites us on a journey of spiritual
discovery, a path of reconnecting with our body and spirit, and with
the earth itself. |
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Conscience: The Duty to Obey and the Duty to Disobey by Rabbi Harold Schulweis ISBN: 9781580233750 $40 More books about Religions HERE |
A profound, stirring call to conscience
and action in our troubled world, from one of America’s major
religious leaders.
At this critical moment in our history, we are called sharply but lovingly to think in new ways about our moral and political behavior by Harold Schulweis, one of America’s great spiritual leaders. Like the biblical prophets, he speaks to people of all faiths, all backgrounds in this call for renewal of conscience. “The urgent challenge for religion is to provide religious groups with the resources needed to resist immoral authority. Religion is morally obligated to instill the sanctity of conscience that may balance the culture of obedience with the culture of moral disobedience.… Organized religion appears unable to envision the interdependent coexistence of obedience and disobedience, a time to obey and a time to disobey.” A provocative book, it examines the
idea of conscience and the role conscience plays in our
relationships to law, ethics, religion, human nature and God—and to
each other. From Abraham to Abu Ghraib, from the dissenting prophets
to Darfur, he probes history, the Bible and the works of
contemporary thinkers for ideas about both critical disobedience and
uncritical obedience, illuminating the potential for evil and the
potential for good that rests within us as individuals and as a
society. |
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Twelve-Tribe Nations: Sacred Number and the Golden
Age by John Michell & Christine Rhone ISBN: 9781594772375 $30 More books about the Ancient Mysteries HERE |
The symbolism and use of the number twelve
in organizing ancient societies. • Connects the zodiac, the twelve months of the year, and the political divisions of ancient nations • Explores the sacred geography of ancient landscapes in Europe and Israel Throughout the world - in countries as far apart as China, Ireland, Iceland, and Madagascar - there survive records and traditions of whole nations being divided into twelve tribes and twelve regions, each corresponding to one of the twelve signs of the zodiac and to one of the twelve months of the year. Best known are the twelve tribes of Israel under King Solomon, but there have been many others. Wherever they occur, they are associated with an ideal social order and a golden age of humanity. Exploring examples of these twelve-tribe societies, John Michell and Christine Rhone explain the blueprint for this organizational structure and look at the musical, mythological, and astronomical enchantments that kept these societies in harmony with the cosmos. They also examine the astrological landscapes of classical Greece, the aligned St. Michael sanctuaries of Europe, and the true site and function of the Temple in Jerusalem. They show that the sacred geography of these sites was part of an ancient code of knowledge that produced harmony between nature and humanity and is as relevant to our present and future as it was to our past. |
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Egyptian Symbols by Heike Owusu ISBN: 9781402746239 $19.95 More books about Mythology HERE |
Travel back in time to explore the magical world of ancient Egypt, a culture rich in symbolic ceremonies and a strong belief in the afterlife and rebirth. This unique visual reference presents an in-depth look into more than 300 symbols used as part of their life and rituals, including plants, animals, sacred signs, gestures and actions. After learning the meaning behind some of the more well-known representations - like the mummy, pyramid and scarab - improve your knowledge of the country's many deities and important rulers, such as Cleopatra, Nefertiti and Tutankhamen. |
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Kali's Odiyya: A Shaman's True Story of Initiation by Amarananda Bhairavan ISBN: 0892540486 $35 More books about SHAMANISM HERE |
A rare and exciting true story of worship and initiation in an culture that still exists today. Bhairavan writes of his experience of initiation into the world of Kali's odiyyas shamans of the goddess. We learn the goddess tradition first-hand and experience an exorcism, Kundalini training, astral travel, shape-shifting, healing, how to deal with the death of a shaman, and how this matriarchal society governs the devotees. Glossary. Index. |
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The Four Gold Keys: Dreams, Transformation of the Soul
and the Western Mystery Tradition by Robert B. Clarke ISBN: 1571743136 $35 We have been lucky to obtain two new copies ONLY of this now out of print book. More titles about DREAMS HERE |
Do our dreams have meaning and purpose? One man's dreaming of an entire culture's spiritual & psychological development reveals much about the nature of dreams, consciousness, & human potential. |
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Hindu Folk Tales from Ancient Ceylon Translated and compiled by Dick de Ruiter ISBN: 9789074597876 $34.90 More books about Mythology HERE |
Hindu Folk Tales From Ancient Ceylon
is a brilliant and multifaceted anthology of Hindu folk tales populated
by fierce kings, attractive princes, colorful magicians, talking
animals, and other fantastic images of Asian myth and legend. Handed
down through the oral tradition of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and first recorded
by British colonists and missionaries in the early 20th century, they
offer a glimpse of a life and worldview long before globalization
flattened and homogenized cultural fantasy. Compiled and expertly
translated into English by Dick de Ruiter, Hindu Folk Tales From
Ancient Ceylon is enthusiastically recommended for mythology and
folklore shelves. |
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The Fated Sky: Astrology in History by Benson Bobrick $29.;90 ISBN: 9780743268950 More books about ASTROLOGY HERE MORE HISTORY TITLES HERE |
In this lively work, historian Bobrick (Wide
as the Waters: The Story of the English Bible and the Revolution It
Inspired) takes the reader on a kaleidoscopic journey through the
history of the reading of the stars. As he shows, from astrology's birth
6,000 years ago in Babylonia to the Reagan White House, the stars have
been studied, interpreted and followed: they drove Christopher Columbus
to America, says Bobrick, and their study led to the sciences of
astronomy and chemistry. While he gives a nod to the eastern mystics who
originated astrology, Bobrick mostly traces the many threads of
astrology as they weave through Western thought. Copernicus, Isaac
Newton and even Martin Luther studied the astrology texts of their day,
using them not only for personal guidance but as a tool in their own
remarkable work. Attacked by establishment churches and debunked and
scoffed at by contemporary science, astrology has stayed with us and
flourishes. Not only are 40 million Americans ravenous consumers of
astrology and dedicated followers of horoscopes, but, Bobrick says,
astrology is reappearing in academe. With great passion and clarity,
Bobrick has written the perfect thinking reader's companion to the daily
horoscope. |