Alternative belief systems

An exploration of the scientific, historical, and paranormal qualities of quartz crystals and ancient crystal skulls Explores the use of crystals throughout history, including their role in Atlantis and in alien technology Offers step-by-step instructions to successfully use crystals in scrying, meditation, and Enochian magic Includes never-before-published scientific findings on the authors crystal skull as well as other crystal skulls researched at the British Museum Explains how the Space-Time Crystal Matrix connects the physical world with the spiritual and may be the communication technology of the future Known for his in-depth scientific work on the Shroud of Turin and the Great Pyramid of Giza, John DeSalvo, Ph.

The origins of modern religion in human sacrifice, ritual cannibalism, visionary intoxication, and the Cult of the Dead Explores ancient practices of producing sacred hallucinogenic foods and oils from the bodies of the dead for ritual consumption and religious anointing Explains how these practices are deeply embedded in the symbolism, theology, and sacraments of modern religion, specifically Christianity and the Eucharist Documents the rites of Cults of the Dead from the prehistoric Minoans on Crete to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Hebrews to early and medieval Christian sects such as the Cathars Long before the beginnings of civilization, humans have been sacrificed and their flesh used to produce sacred foods and oils for use in religious rites.

Explores how Nature underlies sexuality and intimacy Examines how to regain intimacy in our relationships in a way that embraces our hidden wild nature and restores the sacred to our lives Provides sacred sex and intimacy-building practices for partners and exercises to reconnect with the intuitive intelligence of the heart, remove our emotional armor, and cultivate a deeper relationship with the Earth Shows how by healing our relationship with Nature and our sexuality, we move toward healing the whole planet Nature is having sex all the time--thats one of the reasons we feel so alive when we are immersed in it.

Examines the left-hand path and reveals the masters of the tradition Explores the practices and beliefs of many left-hand path groups, including the Cult of Set, the Hell-Fire Club, and heretical Sufi, Zoroastrian, Christian, and Muslim sects Investigates many infamous occult personalities, including Helena Blavatsky, Aleister Crowley, the Marquis de Sade, and Anton LaVey Explains the true difference between the right-hand path and the left-hand path--union with and dependence on God versus individual freedom and self-empowerment From black magic and Satanism to Gnostic sects and Gurdjieffs Fourth Way, the left-hand path has been linked to many practices, cults, and individuals across the ages.

Bridging the gap between science and the worlds great spiritual traditions to move our worldview forward With contributions from 28 leading scientists and spiritual thinkers, including Michael Beckwith, Deepak Chopra, Larry Dossey, Amit Goswami, Stanislav Grof, Jean Houston, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Jos Argelles, and Peter Russell Offers strategies to promote the fusion of science and spirituality Explores phenomena at the crossroads of science and religion, such as the nonlocal mind, conscious evolution, and quantum consciousness Edited by Nobel Prize nominee Ervin Laszlo and WorldShift International cofounder Kingsley Dennis, this volume brings together 28 leading scientists and spiritual thinkers for a game-changing conversation on bridging the gap between science and religion.

A look at the forgotten ancestors of the modern-day vampire, many of which have very different characteristics Looks at the many ancestoral forms of the modern vampire, including shroud eaters, appesarts, and stafi Presents evidence for the reality of this phenomenon from pre-19th-century newspaper articles and judicial records Of all forms taken by the undead, the vampire wields the most powerful pull on the modern imagination.

Reveals the true nature of medieval belief in the Double of the Soul Demonstrates the survival of a pagan belief that each individual owns three souls, including a double that can journey outside the physical body Explains the nature of death and the Other World hidden beneath the monsters and superstitions in stories from the Middle Ages Monsters, werewolves, witches, and fairies remain a strong presence in our stories and dreams.

A comprehensive examination of the rituals and philosophies of the Celtic holiday of Samhain, the inspiration for Halloween.

The first book to provide complete, specific instructions on casting the Diloggn, the cowrie-shell oracle of the Orishas.

An examination of the interactions of the Christian Knights Templar and their Muslim counterparts, the Assassins, and of the profound changes in Western society that resulted.

The story of John Chang, the first man to be documented performing pyrokinesis, telekinesis, levitation, telepathy, and other paranormal abilities.

An exploration of the personal and spiritual truths revealed through LSD Reveals that LSD visions weave an ongoing story from trip to trip Shows that trips progress through three stages: personal issues and pre-birth consciousness, ego-loss, and on to the sacred Explores psychedelic use throughout history, including the mass hallucinations common in the Middle Ages and the early therapeutic use of LSD Toward the end of his fifties, Christopher Gray took, for the first time in years, a 100-microgram acid trip.

Transformational wisdom designed for both women and men to access and enhance the inner power of the Divine Reveals how to activate your sacred sexual self and find your soul mission Shows how to access the wisdom of the Galactic Center Explains why men need the Shakti Circuit to connect with the Divine Masculine Shakti is the Divine life force that ceaselessly manifests, creates, and activates.

A radical reexamination of Western history that suggests the descendants of Moses were the architects of the rise of the Roman Church and the ancestors of European aristocracy Answers the inexplicable disappearance of all mention of Mosess descendants from the Bible Reveals the key role played by Josephus Flavius in shaping early Christianity Explains the connection of this secret priesthood to modern secret societies like the Freemasons After the book of Exodus, Mosess two sons and numerous descendants all vanish from the Bible.

Shows how the true teachings of Jesus were passed down through the centuries and shaped the vision of the Founding Fathers Reveals for the first time the hidden link that connects James the Brother, Islam, the Cathars, the Knights Templar, and Freemasonry Shows how the Founding Fathers used these teachings enshrined in Masonic principles to build a new nation With the success of Pauls desire to impose his vision for the Church, the true teachings of Jesus--as preserved by his family and disciples--were forced into hiding.

A modern-day quest that echoes the ancient alchemists work to discover the elixir of life Provides an overview of alchemical practices in the ancient world--from Europe to China Reveals the alchemical secrets for creating this elixir in clear scientific language In 1989, while attempting to extract precious minerals from his property, a wealthy Arizonan obtained a mysterious white material that initially defied scientific attempts to identify it.

The ultimate source text of Enochian Magic never before available in book form Contains the actual and complete Tables of Enoch given to Dr.

Discusses the Buddhist meaning of true love and how to attain it in the modern world.

Explores the lifestyle of indigenous peoples of the world who exist in complete harmony with the natural world and with each other.

An in-depth investigation of traditional European folk medicine and the healing arts of witches Explores the outlawed alternative medicine of witches suppressed by the state and the Church and how these plants can be used today Reveals that female shamanic medicine can be found in cultures all over the world Illustrated with color and black-and-white art reproductions dating back to the 16th centuryWitch medicine is wild medicine.

A book of recipes, spells, and rituals for celebrating our connection to the Earth and her seasons.

A comprehensive look at the life of Elias Ashmole, who represents the historic missing link between operative and symbolic Freemasonry Explores the true role of occult and magical studies in the genesis of modern science Explains the full meaning of the term magus, which Ashmole exemplifiedElias Ashmole (1617-1692) was the first to record a personal account of initiation into Accepted Freemasonry.

The worlds leading expert on reversing soil desertification shows how ecology can flourish only when spiritual elements are present Uses a parable from the African oral tradition to provide a living testimony of what has been lost with the rise of modern technology Provides a vital account of the strong relationship between soil and soul and how this relationship can be restoredAs in the Heart, So in the Earth is a strong indictment of a civilization that, while seeking domination over the earth, mutilates, tortures, and desacralizes it.

Restores to the forefront of the Christian tradition the importance of the divine feminine The first complete English-language translation of the original Coptic Gospel of Mary, with line-by-line commentary Reveals the eminence of the divine feminine in Christian thought Offers a new perspective on the life of one of the most controversial figures in the Western spiritual traditionPerhaps no figure in biblical scholarship has been the subject of more controversy and debate than Mary Magdalene.

More than 60 pagan leaders and teachers describe in their own words what they believe and what they practice.

A groundbreaking study of the connection between spirituality, psychology, and neurophysiology that is coded into the book of Genesis.

A guide for personal exploration of the path to the divine feminine and the spiritual power of women.

The first exhaustive collection of goddess mythologies from India.

Fox marries mysticism with social justice, leading the way toward a gentler and more ecological spirituality and an acceptance of our interdependence A road map to fulfillment for the coming centuryIn A Spirituality Named Compassion, Matthew Fox, the popular and controversial author, establishes a spirituality for the future that promises personal, social, and global healing.

The yoga and classical dance traditions of India have been inextricably entwined for millennia.

Training methods for tracking and wilderness observation woven into extraordinary real-life stories of intuitive animal-reading skills Explains technical tracking methods and observational skills such as shadowing and envisioning through the innermost thoughts of an accomplished native tracker Reveals how to track by expanding your awareness and consciousness to become one with the animal you are tracking Shares stories of tracking Wolves, Bears, Deer, Cougars, and many other animals Stepping beyond the shape of a footprint and into the unseen story of the track, veteran wilderness guide Tamarack Song takes you inside the eyes and mind of an intuitive tracker, with intimate stories where Frogs show the way out of the woods, scat reveals life histories, and Bears demonstrate how to find missing people.

An exploration of mythological and archaeological evidence for prehistoric giants Examines the many corresponding giant mythologies throughout the world, such as the Greek and Roman titans, Norse frost giants, and the biblical Nephilim Reveals recent finds of giant skeletons in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and India Explains how giants passed on their sophisticated culture and civilization to humanity before being wiped out in the great age of cataclysms and floods Giants are a cornerstone of the myths, legends, and traditions of almost every culture on Earth.

An exploration of the megalithic complex at Gbekli Tepe, who built it, and how it gave rise to legends regarding the foundations of civilization Details the layout, architecture, and exquisite carvings at Gbekli Tepe Explores how it was built as a reaction to a global cataclysm Explains that it was the Watchers of the Book of Enoch and the Anunnaki gods of Sumerian tradition who created it Reveals the location of the remains of the Garden of Eden in the same region Built at the end of the last ice age, the mysterious stone temple complex of Gbekli Tepe in Turkey is one of the greatest challenges to 21st century archaeology.

A manual for opening the doors of perception and directly engaging the intelligence of the Natural World Provides exercises to directly perceive and interact with the complex, living, self-organizing being that is Gaia Reveals that every life form on Earth is highly intelligent and communicative Examines the ecological function of invasive plants, bacterial resistance to antibiotics, psychotropic plants and fungi, and the human species In Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm, Stephen Harrod Buhner reveals that all life forms on Earth possess intelligence, language, a sense of I and not I, and the capacity to dream.

A radical reinterpretation of Egypts ancient origins and its esoteric philosophy Explains how the spontaneous appearance of Egyptian civilization 5,000 years ago represents the remnants of an ancient worldwide advanced culture Explores astrophysical, geophysical, and anthropological evidence of forgotten civilizations beneath the Mediterranean and along the coast of northwestern Africa Examines the mystical traditions and initiatory rituals of the ancient Egyptians and their sophisticated understanding of precession, human evolution, and divine purpose Radically reinterpreting the time line of prehistory, J.

Uniting shamanism with quantum physics and psychology for conscious evolution, manifestation of desires, and the development of the soul Details each of the 8 circuits of consciousness, from the first circuit of physical survival to the eighth circuit of quantum consciousness Reveals how to balance and upgrade your circuits through shamanic techniques and activate your creative power to shape reality Explains how the 8 circuits are interconnected through feedback loops--if one is overactive, it can cause the others to shut down First outlined by Timothy Leary and later expanded by Robert Anton Wilson and Antero Alli, the eight-circuit model of consciousness explains how the soul is multidimensional and functions on eight distinct interconnected planes that form the eight circuits of conscious awareness.

The first book to seriously study the double goddess that figures prominently in Neolithic and Bronze Age cultures.

A workbook of simple walking exercises to quiet the mind, expand consciousness, and rediscover our sacred relationship with Earth.

Reveals the discovery of an artifact that many experts believe may be the Holy Grail Traces the journey of the Grail from the Holy Land to Rome and eventually to a ruined chapel in Shropshire, England Uncovers new evidence identifying the historical King Arthur and his connection to the Holy Grail The popular Arthurian stories of the Middle Ages depict the Holy Grail as Christs cup from the Last Supper, which was believed to have been endowed with miraculous healing powers and the ability to give eternal life to whoever drank from it.

An exploration of the relationship between humans and nature through conversations with 12 leading scientific and social visionaries • Explores the importance of the unification of humankind and nature as it relates to creation, destruction, diversity, and the spiritual health of the world • Contains interviews with Rupert Sheldrake, Jane Goodall, and Nobel Peace Prize-winner Rigoberta Menchú Tum, among others Society’s attitude toward nature has changed considerably over the years.

Completing our conscious evolution by releasing our collective fear of catastrophes Explains how we are on the cusp of an era of incredible creative growth Shows how we are about to overcome the collective fear caused by ancient catastrophes as we awaken to the memories of our lost prehistory Examines legendary cataclysms and scientific evidence of a highly advanced global culture that disappeared 11,500 years ago In this completely revised and expanded edition of Catastrophobia, bestselling author Barbara Hand Clow explains how we are on the cusp of an age of incredible creative growth made possible by restoring our lost prehistory.

Consulting plant spirits for spiritual and psychological guidance and healing Reveals how, by communing with the deva or spirit of a plant, we can call forth its medicine without even needing to ingest it Includes wisdom from the devas of 13 herbs, such as rosemary, datura, and uva ursi Empowers readers with the tools to develop their own inner resources for healing in relationship with the plant devas around them Each plant has a story to share with us, a healing story to guide us in trying times, a spirit medicine for the New Earth that is presently unfolding.

A practical guide for inviting the wisdom of Mary Magdalene into everyday life Provides a unique workbook for use in the spiritual pathwork of Magdalene Circles Includes wisdom stories, guided meditations, journaling questions, and essays by Margaret Starbird, author of The Woman with the Alabaster Jar Designed for those involved in Magdalene Circles and those interested in applying the sacred feminine wisdom of the Goddess to their lives Womens circles have been called a revolutionary-evolutionary movement hidden in plain sight by Jean Shinoda Bolen and have been hailed as capable of affecting global change.

Mayan daykeeper Hunbatz Men reveals the multi-calendar system of the Maya that guided the lives of his ancestors and how it can guide us today The first book to reveal the secrets of the Mayan Pleiades calendar: the Tzekeb Explains how the Maya used their astronomical knowledge to guide their lives on Earth The Mayan Calendar has taken on special prominence with the imminent arrival of 2012, a date that many claim is the end of that calendar.

Deep insights into human consciousness revealed by accounts of travel to other planets, moons, and stars Includes interviews with 7 people who have had extra-planetary experiences, including astronaut Edgar Mitchell, Norma Milanovich, and Ingo Swann Reveals the positive effects of these events on the interviewees lives, from cosmic consciousness and loss of fear of death to enhanced spiritual insights Contextualizes these accounts with 19th- and 20th-century reports as well as alien-human encounters in ancient Sumerian, Vedic, Egyptian, Tibetan, and biblical records Since prehistoric times all cultures report encounters with strange beings and crafts from the sky as well as stories of extra-planetary experiences--that is, travel to other planets, moons, and stars.

Spiritual lessons from insect archetypes of the Medicine Wheel Reveals the sacred wisdom inherent in Honeybees pollinating, Butterflys transformation, Spiders weaving, and Earthworms recycling Provides experiential practices, such as Shamanic Breathwork journeys, to connect with insect teachers and harness their consciousness-activating patterns Shows how Dragonfly, Cicada, and Cricket connect us with the Great Star Nations, the depths of Mother Earth, and the music of life Includes access to Cricket Chorus Meditation audio tracks Our insect brothers and sisters are some of the most ancient beings and teachers on planet Earth.

Applying the principles of Chinese medicine and Native American shamanism to answer the call of the Earth and heal its polluted landscapes Explains how to build a healing relationship with the natural world by making offerings of thanks and listening to the Earths responses Details methods of diagnosis and several types of Earth acupuncture treatment, including building stone circles, planting crystals, and working with wooden and copper-rod needles Shares the authors journey of healing a river with these methodsAfter experiencing a powerful vision of the nuclear power plant near her home and its toxic effects on the Hudson River, acupuncturist Gail Rex was inspired to help heal the river and surrounding lands but was unsure how to begin.

An in-depth study of the heart-centered teachings of Mary Magdalene Explains how the Fourth Gospel of the New Testament, specifically the Gospel of Signs, is actually a direct transcription of Mary Magdalenes oral teachings Reveals Mary Magdalene as a gifted visionary teacher and the best qualified disciple to lead the Jesus movement after his death Details how the Gospel of Signs outlines 7 key steps for personal transformation and healingThe discovery and translation of the Gnostic Gospels have revealed Mary Magdalene to be a gifted visionary teacher and the best qualified disciple to lead the Jesus movement following his death.

An examination of the cultural occupations of Egypt over the past two millennia and how we can return to the sacred harmony of ancient Egypt Explores the golden civilization of ancient Egypt and its system of natural magic that birthed the Western Mystery tradition Examines each phase of Egyptian history from the Pharaonic period, through the Roman conquest, to the ongoing Islamization Provides a revised portrait of the life of Muhammad, revealing his connections to the Essene tradition Imagine the paradise of ancient Egypt: a lush green valley with a gentle river, full of animals and birds of all sizes.

Reveals an ancient race of Little People, the catalyst for the emergence of the first known civilizations Traces the common roots of key words and holy symbols, including the scarlet biretta of Catholic cardinals, back to the Little People Explains how the mounds of North America and Ireland were not burial sites but the homes of the Little People Includes the Tuatha De Danaan, the Hindu Sri Vede, the dwarf gods of Mexico and Peru, the Menehune of Hawaii, the Nunnehi of the Cherokee as well as African Pygmies and the Semang of Malaysia All cultures haves stories of the First People, the Old Ones, our prehistoric forebears who survived the Great Flood and initiated the first sacred traditions.