Alternative belief systems

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 world's 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 Egypt's 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.

A practical guide to conscious evolution for personal, spiritual, and global transformation *; Provides spiritual practices to manifest a meaningful connection between Self and God/Source/Creator and psychological exercises to heal the shadow self *; Offers an in-depth overview of religion and spirituality, both the old paradigm and the evolving new one *; Includes the first fully written account of the First Nations Peoples' oral wisdom teachings on the 7 Dark, 7 Light, and 7 Rainbow Arrows for evolving consciousness We are living in an unprecedented time of change, a new epoch with a new consciousness.

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 Christ's 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 Women's 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 Tzek'eb *; 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 Honeybee's pollinating, Butterfly's transformation, Spider's weaving, and Earthworm's 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 Earth's 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 author's 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 Magdalene's 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.

Our species is evolving in preparation for the new world on the horizon *; Explains how the increase in intuitive, creative, and abstract-thinking abilities of children as well as incidences of ADHD, dyslexia, and autism signal evolutionary changes at work in humanity--the emergence of the Fifth Root Race *; Connects the appearance of these traits with ancient myths and evolutionary calendars as well as predictions by Teilhard de Chardin, Edgar Cayce, and other visionary seers *; Reveals how these ';new kids' act as agents for world change by reflecting back every misguided aspect of business, politics, religion, and culture The past 30 years have seen a quantum leap in the intuitive, creative, and abstract-thinking abilities of children as well as an unprecedented rise in incidences of ADHD, dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorders.

Restoring our biological cycles to heal ourselves, our culture, and our planet *; 2017 Nautilus Gold Award*; Shows how, just like the tides and the moon phases, both women and men have biological cycles of growth and renewal necessary for healthy bodies and minds *; Explains how the seclusion of women during menstruation and of men during vision quests offers a cleansing process for body and mind to awaken innate creativity and sensitivity, re-attune us with the deeper rhythms of the body and nature, and restore harmony between the divine feminine and divine masculine *; Reveals how the need for sacred retreat was forgotten when the divine feminine was suppressed by patriarchal culture All of life is interwoven into a living system of cycles, from Earth's seasons to the enzymatic pathways that provide energy to a cell.

A study of the 100,000-year-old spiritual science of ancient Egypt *; Examines the metaphysical structure of our universe as seen by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Celts, showing that each is based on the same central concepts from time immemorial *; Reveals that the ancient Egyptians believed in reincarnation and a spiritual evolutionary process *; Explains the connections between the movements of Orion and Sirius and the story of Osiris and Isis, the importance of the Pleiades and circumpolar stars to the Egyptians, and the fundamental unity of the Egyptian pantheon *; Investigates the people who colonized greater Egypt 100,000 years ago, descendants of the Atlanteans In Esoteric Egypt, J.

An in-depth investigation of the mounting evidence that Atlantis was located in the Bahamas and Caribbean, near Cuba in particular*; Explains how Atlantis was destroyed by a comet, the same comet that formed the mysterious Carolina Bays *; Reveals evidence of complex urban ruins off the coasts of Cuba and the Bahamas*; Shows how pre-Columbian mariners visited the Caribbean and brought back stories of Atlantis's destruction*; Compares Plato's account with ancient legends from the indigenous people of North and South America, such as the Maya, the Quich, and the Yuchi of OklahomaThe legend of Atlantis is one of the most intriguing mysteries of all time.

Explores the powers and wisdom of sacred White Spirit Animals *; Looks in-depth at the lessons of the major White Spirit Animals: the White Bear, White Lion, White Elephant, White Wolf, and White Buffalo *; Explains how to use shamanic dreaming and trans-species telepathy to communicate with these great spiritual teachers *; Reveals how White Spirit Animals are calling humanity to restore balance, respect, reverence, and honor to protect our animal kin, ourselves, and the earth Beautiful rarities of nature, all-white animals are held sacred by many indigenous cultures and offer deep wisdom to all who will listen.

A step-by-step guide to optimize health, reconnect with Nature, and access the vast knowledge of the universe through autogenic training *; Provides step-by-step instructions for 40 autogenic and primal mind techniques *; Explains how to add healing affirmations and visualizations to autogenic practice as well as work with colors and chakras *; Includes techniques to restore our primal connection to the world of Nature through practices such as Forest Bathing, Nature's Breath, and Feeling in the Dark Developed by German doctor Johannes Schultz in the early 20th century, autogenic training teaches you how to use the mind-body connection to influence and regulate the body's normally involuntary autonomic functions by passively tapping into your central and peripheral nervous systems.

Regaining oneness with the Earth through the practice of ecstatic trance *; Explains how the shamanic techniques of ecstatic trance allow us to connect with animal spirit guides, shape-shift, and discover ways to help heal the Earth *; Shows how to create personal rituals to maintain oneness with the Earth and all life *; Illustrates trance postures and rituals from a variety of hunter-gatherer societies, including ancient Celtic, Norse, Native American, and South American traditions Early man ran with the animals, lived with the animals, and was one with the wild symphony of the natural world--a time fondly remembered as the Garden of Eden, or Idunn as it is known in Norse mythology.

An initiatic journey into the Mysteries of the Goddess and humanity's return to an age of peace and celestial light*; Details the ceremonies and rituals of initiation into the Fellowship of Isis*; Reveals the lost teachings of Jesus about the Divine Mother and Father and how the goddess Sophia is connected to Mary Magdalene as the Female Christ*; Explores the many archetypes of the Goddess, including Isis, Brigit, and the Black Madonna, and how we can transform into Homo luminous, spiritual beings of lightCalled through her dreams by the Priestesses of Isis, Tricia McCannon set out on a spiritual journey into the Mysteries of the Goddess.

Visionary artist andNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Wild UnknownKim Krans returns with a decadently illustrated and incredibly raw graphic memoir that chronicles her multi-layered search for truth and recovery from an eating disorder and infertility in the throes of a health and wellness-obsessed culture, touching on the healing potentials of creativity and spirituality.

Illuminating the Dark Side's Spirits, Fiends, Devils, and Demons.

Illuminating the Dark Side's Spirits, Fiends, Devils, and Demons.

Improve your life with more than twenty-five rituals and spells in this beautiful spell-casting book for modern mystics of all levels.

A disturbing portrait of a modern American family'Imagine Richard Yates becoming fascinated by Donald Antrim before writing Revolutionary Road and you'll have some idea of Love Orange.

A year-long collection of spells and rituals for harnessing the magical power of each day from the author of the Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells.

The worlds leading psychiatric authority on demonic possession delves into the hidden world of exorcisms and his own transformation from cynic to believer over the course of his twenty-five-year career.

Hereis your guide to creating rituals that not only nurture your mind and body but also nourish your intuition and your inner divinity with witchcraft, spellwork, the phases of the moon, and more.

One woman alone has the power to destroy our demonsWe may not be able to see them, but they're always there.

A dialogue between an evangelical pastor and his humanist son: "e;Rarely are questions of faith genuinely debated with [such] sincerity, insight, and compassion.

In this meditative memoir-a compelling fusion of Barbarian Days and the journals of Thomas Merton-the author of Saltwater Buddha reflects on his "e;failing toward enlightenment,"e; his continued search to find meaning and a greater understanding of grace in the world's oceans as well as everyday life.