An extensive look at the cartography and folklore of the afterlife worlds as seen by our ancestors *; Examines how ancient European cultures viewed the beyond, including the Blessed Isles of early Greek and Celtic faith, the Hebrew Sheol, Hades from Homer's Odyssey, Hel and Valhalla of the Norse, and the Aralu of Babylon *; Shows how medieval accounts of journeys into the Other World represent the first recorded near-death experiences *; Connects medieval afterlife beliefs and NDE narratives with shamanism, looking in particular at psychopomps, power animals, the double, the fetch, and what people bring back from their journeys to the spirit realms Charting the evolution of afterlife beliefs in both pagan and medieval Christian times, Claude Lecouteux offers an extensive look at the cartography and folklore of the afterlife worlds as seen by our ancestors.
This text contains a collection of magical anecdotes to be used by a magician for a number of reasons, ranging from comedic purposes to fabricating their personal history.
Reveals how the Nagual shamans move between this world and the dream realms*; Shows how the Twilight Language of Dreaming is an avenue for understanding the energetic gateways of human existence*; Presents detailed exercises for practical experiences in extra-lucid dreamingTwilight Language of the Nagual is a shamanic and spiritual account that illuminates the author's experiences under the tutelage of don Juan Matus, the Toltec shaman who mentored Carlos Castaneda, and the sorceress doa Celestina.
A refreshed edition of Jambalaya: The Natural Womans Book of Personal Charms and Practical Ritualsupdated with a note from the author sharing the changes that have occurred in the 30 years since its original publication.
The authoritative cultural history of Virginia's most famous accused witch In 1706, Grace Sherwood was ';ducked' after her neighbors in Princess Anne County accused her of witchcraft.
With the publication of The Origins of the Kabbalah in 1950, one of the most important scholars of our century brought the obscure world of Jewish mysticism to a wider audience for the first time.
Live by the power of the moon and fulfill your true potential with this guided journal offering magical prompts for self-reflection and personal growth.
A fully illustrated history of the Temple of Solomon *; Examines the Temple of Solomon in the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament, and Apocryphal writings *; Explores its role in the founding of Freemasonry, the legends of the Knights Templar, the doctrines of the Kabbalah, and the teachings of Islam *; Explains the sacred nature of the Temple Mount--the site of the Temple of Solomon--and the secrets that may still be hidden there *; Richly illustrated, including many photos and images from rare archives The spiritual heart of many esoteric societies, the Temple of Solomon was located atop the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, a site venerated by the three great monotheistic religions as the intersection of Divine and human.
An exploration of mysticism, with a particular focus on the appearance of bodily wounds that bear resemblance to Jesus Christ's crucifixion wounds, known as Stigmata.
DAS BUCH VIER zeigt, dass das Kreuz der "Windrose" mit den vier Himmelsrichtungen uns Orientierung im Raum gibt, das Quadrat wiederum unseren Raum beschränkt.
Internationally respected Peruvian shaman Campos illuminates the practices and benefits of Ayahuasca with grace and gentleness and much respect and gratitude for the gifts Ayahuasca has bestowed on him throughout the 25 years he has been a practicing shaman.
Lisa Chamberlain shows you how to harness nature energies to enhance and improve your lifewhether you're well versed in other forms of magic but are just discovering nature magic, or are new to magic altogether.
The People Who Doubted You Are In for the Shock of Their LivesMitch Horowitz, a cross between Aleister Crowley and Alan Watts (Duncan Trussell), delivers this generation s most literate and liberating self-help book in The Miracle Habits.
*; Examines the foundational texts and principles of Hermeticism and alchemy, showing how they offer a foundation for a psycho-spiritual creative practice *; Takes the reader on a Hermetic journey through each of the seven traditional planets, offering meditative discourses that speak directly to the intuitive soul *; Provides examples from traditional alchemical art and the author's own intricate esoteric paintings Drawing on ancient Egyptian and Greek cosmogonies and essential Hermetic texts, such as the Corpus Hermeticum, the Emerald Tablet (Tabula Smaragdina), and the Nag Hammadi codices, Marlene Seven Bremner offers a detailed understanding of Hermetic philosophy and the art of alchemy as a foundation for a psycho-spiritual creative practice.
Since the dawn of history people have used charms and spells to try to control their environment, and forms of divination to try to foresee the otherwise unpredictable chances of life.
*; Traces the course of Atlantean civilization through its three empires, as well as the colonies and outposts formed by its survivors in Egypt, Gbekli Tepe, India, Mesopotamia, the Mediterranean, and North and South America *; Shows how pyramids and other megalithic monuments testify to the survival of a ';Sacred Science' of Atlantean origin and how this Sacred Science provided the foundation for esoteric traditions and secret societies throughout the ages *; Draws on more than 500 ancient and modern sources and the author's own personal exploration of hundreds of archaeological sites Exploring more than 100,000 years of Earth's history, Marco Vigato combines recent discoveries in the the fields of archaeology, geology, anthropology, and genetics with the mystery teachings of antiquity to investigate the true origins of civilization.
Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt des Druidismus – eine Reise, die von den mystischen keltischen Ursprüngen bis hin zur modernen International Grand Lodge of Druidism führt.
Most scholars of Judaism take the term "e;Jewish mysticism"e; for granted, and do not engage in a critical discussion of the essentialist perceptions that underlie it.
This evocative guide to Shamanism takes you on a journey from its origins in Europe, North America, Siberia and the Arctic Circle through to contemporary rituals to try today.
