A leading expert on native spirituality and shamanism reveals the four archetypal principles of the Native American medicine wheel and how they can lead us to a higher spirituality and a better world.
An ambitious history of how medieval writers came to terms with paganismFrom the turn of the fifth century to the beginning of the eighteenth, Christian writers were fascinated and troubled by the "e;Problem of Paganism,"e; which this book identifies and examines for the first time.
*; Investigates drumming-induced trance states through shamanic journeying*; Provides advanced lucid dreaming training, sharing techniques for inducing lucidity and skillfully navigating our inner cosmos*; Explores the mindful use of psychedelics, offering guidance on setting intention, navigating the experience, and integrating insightsOFFERING TECHNIQUES from psychonauts ancient and modern, this profound guide helps you navigate consciously into the depths of the human psyche.
This new title by Kate West, bestselling author of The Real Witches' Handbook, will contain masses of spells and rituals for celebrations marking the seasons and festivals of the year, as well as a wealth of other information about magic for the initiated or the beginner alike.
A concise history of the goddess-like figures who evade both Christian and pagan traditions, from the medieval period to the present day In this riveting account, renowned scholar Ronald Hutton explores the history of deity-like figures in Christian Europe.
When celebrity journalist Anna Hunt takes a break from her glamorous, high-powered and fast-paced job to live in Peru for three months, none of her friends take her seriously.
Explores the many forms and abilities of the devil in stories from around the world*; Draws on folk traditions from all over Europe, including Transylvanian Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Switzerland, Italy, France, Scandinavia, and the Baltic countries*; Traces the devil's shapeshifting powers back to their Vedic origins in ancient India and looks at his connections with witches and storm magic*; Reveals how many of the qualities and magical powers attributed to the devil were once those belonging to pagan godsThe devil has many more guises than the clich red boogeyman named Lucifer or Satan who haunts Christianity.
*; Explains the techniques used to achieve trance in seir, how to journey in the Nine Realms, and the different gods and spirits you may encounter*; Discusses the tools of seir, such as the seir staff and hood, and how to create them, empower them, and care for them*; Details Norse divination methods, ways to alter fate, healing techniques, the use of protective songs, and the practice of Norse soul retrievalWhile Norse rune work is well known, there is another major ancient Norse magical practice: seir (pronounced "e;sayther"e;), a form of trance spirit work and divination.
*; Shares shamanic practices, rituals, ceremonies, and wisdom to help you reintroduce magic into everyday life and awaken the Aquarian Shaman within*; Explains major components of shamanic practice, including totem animals, spirit teachers, personal altars, medicine wheels, the power of song and dance, and the use of sacred objects and sacred circles*; Explores the shamanic realm of imagination and techniques to access it, including Shamanic Breathwork and spirit journeyingAre you hearing a persistent inner calling to wake up and remember who you really are?
• Revela el simbolismo y el significado adivinatorio de los 24 “pentagramas” rúnicos
• Proporciona instrucciones claras sobre cómo fabricar tus propias piedras rúnicas
• Explica el papel de las runas en la tradición de la sabiduría nórdica y su influencia en obras como El señor de los anillos de Tolkien
Las runas nórdicas son un sistema mágico potente y profundamente transformador que brinda a los lectores contemporáneos acceso a la antigua tradición de las culturas del norte de Europa.
Activism for the Modern Day ArtemisFrom the author dubbed an Artemis, by Gloria Steinem, comesArtemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman, a book dedicated to women with the courage and passion to change the world.
Presents 9 essential principles drawn from ancient Icelandic texts for cultivating a balanced, resilient, and meaningful life Offers practical meditations, creative exercises, and 81 poetic mantras to help you integrate each principle into your daily life to inspire creativity, honor your ancestors, and face your shadow with courage Explores how these keys can serve as intuitive tools for guidance and reflection through the divinatory art of bibliomancyRooted in the elemental landscapes and mythic heritage of Iceland, this book invites you onto a path of deep clarity, practical wisdom, and soulful self-reliance.
Presenta un curso de trece lecciones sobre Hkate con ejercicios, rituales, oraciones y autoevaluaciones para una prctica sostenida Detalla smbolos, eptetos, animales, plantas y correspondencias, incluyendo un jardn de Hkate para el trabajo con espritus vegetales Integra desarrollo personal, trabajo con la sombra y brujera devocional, culminando en una autoiniciacin como guardin de sus llavesLas llaves de Hkate es una iniciacin a la devocin y la brujera moderna de esta gran diosa por medio de un curso completo de trece lecciones que acompaan los trece ciclos lunares del ao.
A compelling call for further research into the potential of ibogaine therapyKirkus Reviews Explores how ibogaine works, including how it boosts cellular function,increases neuroplasticity, and interrupts habitual behavior patterns and trauma Discusses the ritual roots of iboga in the Bwiti spiritual tradition of Gabon Shares case studies showing ibogaines healing effects for addiction recovery, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and ParkinsonsIbogaine is an alkaloid derived from the iboga plant, native to Central Africa.
