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 distinguished anthropologist–who is also an initiated shaman–reveals the long-hidden female roots of the world’s oldest form of religion and medicine.
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.
The Arawete are one of the few Amazonian peoples who have maintained their cultural integrity in the face of the destructive forces of European imperialism.
One of the fastest growing religious movements in the Western world, neo-shamanism embraces notions and techniques borrowed from various tribal peoples and adapted to the life of contemporary urban dwellers.
One of the fastest growing religious movements in the Western world, neo-shamanism embraces notions and techniques borrowed from various tribal peoples and adapted to the life of contemporary urban dwellers.
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 devils 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?
The Arawete are one of the few Amazonian peoples who have maintained their cultural integrity in the face of the destructive forces of European imperialism.
• 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.
Details how the first form of organized religious consciousness emerged from reverence for the Great Mother in the ancient Near East Brings to life the many forms of Ishtar, examining her connections to the Moon, sacred animals and nature, healing, death, sexuality, and magic Analyzes myths and rituals centered on the divine feminine from several ancient cultures, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, and GreeceAvailable for the first time in English, this classic Arabic study explores the influence of the Great Goddess on religion and civilization.
Provides context and history for the traditional Irish lament known as the keen, examining the origins of the ritual and its history from paganism through Christianity Explores keenings shamanic dimensions and mythological connections to the Otherworld, including the world of Faerie while drawing on archaeology and traditional Irish folklore Looks at the practicalities of keening, considering the wake as a rite of passage, the role and burden of keeners, the structure and music of the keen, and the contemporary rebirth of the practiceCombining scholarship, storytelling, and embodied wisdom, Mary Mc Laughlin offers an authoritative yet accessible guide to the Irish keen as both an ancient funeral rite and a modern tool to help you navigate bereavement.
Shows how to awaken the womb chakras kundalini energy to reclaim personal agency, heal inherited patterns, and restore balance Provides practical exercises for each chakra, including body acceptance, ancestral healing, yoni steaming, and Hooponopono Guides women on a complete journey from root to crown to cultivate joyful sexuality, strengthen boundaries, expand awareness, and achieve spiritual growthThe womb chakratraditionally known as the sacral chakrais the foundation of sacred primal power and physical vitality.
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.
