Alternative belief systems

An experiential guide to the spiritual path of the Holy Grail Traces the evolution of the Holy Grail from the sacred vessel of the Celtic goddess to the Cup of Christ and how it represents the longing for the divine feminine Provides exercises, meditations, and rituals to connect you with the powers of the Cauldron of Rebirth, the Chalice of Healing, the Sword of Light, and the Holy Grail Explains how attaining the Grail brings full consciousness of the soul and Divine influence for the healing of self and others The primary myth of Western culture, the quest for the Holy Grail persists through the centuries like a recurring dream, embodying the longing for the divine feminine suppressed for more than two thousand years.

New commentaries on Aleister Crowleys Book of the Law reveal how it is connected to both Right- and Left-Hand Paths Examines each line of the Book of the Law in the light of modern psychology, Egyptology, Gurdjieffs teachings, and contemporary Left-Hand Path thought Explores Crowleys identification with the First Beast of Revelations as well as his adoption of the Loki archetype for becoming a vessel of love for all humanity Recasts the Cairo Working as a text of personal sovereignty and a relevant tool for personal transformation Includes commentary on the Book of the Law by Dr.

An extensive study of ancient books of magic and the magical practices preserved in the few surviving grimoires Includes spells, talisman formulations, and secret magical alphabets reproduced from the authors private collection of grimoires, with instructions for their use Explains the basic principles of medieval magic, including the doctrine of names and the laws of sympathy and contagion Offers an overview of magic in the Western Mystery tradition Grimoires began simply as quick-reference grammar books for sorcerers, magicians, and priests before evolving into comprehensive guides to magic, complete with spell-casting rituals, magical alphabets, and instructions to create amulets and talismans.

A profusely illustrated history of the occult nature of the tarot from its origins in ancient Persia Thoroughly examines the original historical source for each tarot card and how the cards divinatory meanings evolved from these symbols Provides authentic 18th- and 19th-century spreads and divination techniques Reveals the divinatory meanings of the cards as understood by diviners in the Middle Ages and RenaissanceThe origins of the tarot have been lost in the mists of time.

A profound understanding of the surrealists connections with alchemists and secret societies and the hermetic aspirations revealed in their works Explains how surrealist paintings and poems employed mythology, gnostic principles, tarot, voodoo, alchemy, and other hermetic sciences to seek out unexplored regions of the mind and recover lost psychic and magical powers Provides many examples of esoteric influence in surrealism, such as how Picassos Demoiselles dAvignon was originally titled The Bath of the Philosophers Not merely an artistic or literary movement as many believe, the surrealists rejected the labels of artist and author bestowed upon them by outsiders, accepting instead the titles of magician, alchemist, or--in the case of Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo--witch.

Authentic memoirs of the life of Pythagoras--the father of philosophy and the inventor of geometry--hold the great interest for every lover of wisdom.

Lost Causes: The Romantic Attraction of Defeated yet Unvanquished Men and Movements, by George and Karen Grant, is a thoughtful look at several causes that captured the hearts of people, survived defeat, and ultimately out-lived their foes.

Embody and experience the wisdom of yoga and tarot, and enhance your knowledge and appreciation of both with a deck that is rich in teachings.

IT WAS through Saint Germain's assistance that I was privileged to have the experiences recorded in this series of books, and that permission has been granted for them to be put in a form which can be given to the public.

Questions of secularity and modernity have become globalized, but most studies still focus on the West.

The enigmatic relation between religion and science still presents a challenge to European societies and to ideas about what it means to be 'modern.

Questions of secularity and modernity have become globalized, but most studies still focus on the West.

This book is the summation of many decades of work by Peter L.

This monograph begins with a puzzle: a Babylonian text from late 5th century BCE Uruk associating various diseases with bodily organs, which has evaded interpretation.

The enigmatic relation between religion and science still presents a challenge to European societies and to ideas about what it means to be 'modern.

Over the course of his career, Luther H.

This monograph begins with a puzzle: a Babylonian text from late 5th century BCE Uruk associating various diseases with bodily organs, which has evaded interpretation.

This book is the summation of many decades of work by Peter L.

Over the course of his career, Luther H.

These two volumes present Pye's methodological, theoretical, and field-based interests in the study of religions.

Your Concise Guide to All Things Catholic No matter what you want to know about the Catholic Church, you'll find the answer in this one-volume guide.

Meditation is a form of mental exercise with numerous scientifically verified physical and psychological benefits.

The Jewel of Seven Stars (1903) is Bram Stoker's richly atmospheric tale of Egyptological obsession, occult experiment, and Gothic peril.

The books of the Bible are not the only ancient writings to tell the stories of Jesus and his followers - other Gnostic texts have also been found as well.

For Christians, practicing Ubuntu means entering deeply into the compassionate, forgiving love of Gospel.

The first complete historical and philosophical investigation into the ';invisible fraternity' of the Rosicrucians *; Contains the latest research on the origins of the Rosicrucian movement *; Presents the ties between Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, and the Templars *; Written by a ';perfected' Knight of the Rose Croix and the Pelican (18th degree, Ancient and Accepted Rite) For nearly 400 years, incredible myths and stories have been woven around the ';invisible' Brothers of the Rose Cross, the Rosicrucians.

An insiders view of the inner workings and prevalence of spirit possession in our modern world Provides practical techniques for preparation, safety, aftercare, and aborting harmful possessions Reveals the forms of ritual possession present throughout the world--including Uganda, Nepal, Korea, Bali, Greece, Turkey, Scandinavia, and France Drawing Down the Spirits presents an insiders view of the inner workings, sacred traditions, and prevalence of spirit possession existing in our modern world.

A look at the metaphysical experiences that shaped the lives and work of 24 great men and women from the Renaissance to modern times Chronicles the changing relationship with God, nature, and spirituality from the 16th century to the 20th century Includes encounters with the paranormal of Ben Johnson, Isaac Newton, Mary Shelley, Leo Tolstoy, Doris Lessing, and Winston Churchill What role did the esoteric thought of Swedenborg play in the creative output of Honor de Balzac?

A practical guide to Dr.

Arching Backward is the story of an American woman who found herself suddenly and violently immersed in a mystical initiation for which she was not consciously prepared.

A comprehensive overview of the Western perennial tradition--the hermetic tradition and the ancient earth wisdom of shamanic indigenous peoples Provides practical exercises to reawaken mystical awareness and reconnect with the ancient mystery traditions of our ancestors Reveals how earth wisdom and high magic complement one anotherIn Walkers Between the Worlds, the authors reveal the development of both these traditions that were never far beneath the surface of Western culture and how they complement each other.

A celebration of the journey of African-American women toward a new spirituality grounded in social awareness, black American tradition, metaphysics, and heightened creativity.

Matthew Fox's comprehensive translation of Meister Eckhart's sermons is a meeting of true prophets across hundreds of years that results in a spirituality for the new millennium.

A visionary ecopsychologist examines the rift between human beings and nature and shows what can be done to bring harmony to both the ecosystem and our own minds.

Clean, sustainable energy solutions from the geniuses of our past and the visionaries of our future Explores five great but nearly forgotten minds of the past--John Worrell Keely, Nikola Tesla, Viktor Schauberger, Royal Raymond Rife, and T.

A comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore that draws on the rarest source texts of Antiquity and the Middle Ages Reveals the healing and magical virtues of familiar gemstones, such as amethyst, emerald, and diamond, as well as the lore surrounding exotic stones such as astrios, a stone celebrated by ancient magicians Examines bezoars (stones formed in animals bodies) and magnets that attract materials other than metal Based on ancient Arabic, Greek, Jewish, and European sources, ranging from the observations of Pliny the Elder to extremely rare texts such as the Picatrix and Damigerons Virtue of Stones Our ancestors believed stones were home to sacred beings of power, entities that if properly understood and cultivated could provide people protection from ill fortune, envy, and witchcraft; grant invisibility and other magical powers; improve memory; and heal the sick from a wide variety of diseases.

The search for the real historical person known as John the Baptist and the traditions that began with him *; Explores why John the Baptist is so crucially important to the Freemasons, who were originally known as ';St.

A step-by-step guide to working with the spirits of ancient northern Europe Explains how to build relationships with Earth, Sun, Moon, Plants, Animals, Water, Fire, Craft, Air, and the Ancestors through 83 practical exercises Explores the role of altered states in spirit work Outlines the ancient cultural rules and taboos to avoid spiritual debt or offense We are all surrounded by spirits.

The role of music in the evolution of humanity Reveals how a hierarchy of initiates, evolved spiritual intelligences, and devas actively influenced the musical compositions of geniuses to transmit great truths through music Explores the influence of the classical composers Bach, Handel, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Wagner, and Strauss--from Beethovens influence on the creation of psychoanalysis to Chopins musical influence on the emancipation of women Composer and author Cyril Scott explores the role of music in the evolution of humanity and shows how it has pushed human evolution forward.

The inspiration and insight of these Gnostic writings can become a companion on your own spiritual journey.

This ancient Gnostic text can be a companion for your own spiritual quest The Secret Book of John is the most significant and influential text of the ancient Gnostic religion.

A powerful and thought-provoking look at "e;reunions"e; of all kinds as roads to remembering and re-membering ourselves.

A spiritual guidance system with rituals to tap into and manifest feminine divine energy through the Motherpeace deck Contains over 20 rituals, exercises, and readings that integrate tarot with spiritual practice, rites, and celebrations Demonstrates how Motherpeace cards may be used to improve health, relationships, and personal insight; celebrate holidays; and commune with the divine forces of the universe By the cocreator of the Motherpeace deck (more than 200,000 copies sold) First printed during the crest of the womens spirituality movement, the Motherpeace deck created a sensation as a multicultural tarot designed specifically for women.

In Magdalenes Lost Legacy, author Margaret Starbird decodes the symbolic numbers embedded in the original Greek phrases of the New Testament--revealing the powerful presence of the feminine divine.

Did a highly advanced civilization exist in prehistory?

Indigenous leaders and other visionaries suggest solutions to todays global crisis Original Instructions are ancient ways of living from the heart of humanity within the heart of nature Explores the convergence of indigenous and contemporary science and the re-indigenization of the worlds peoples Includes authoritative indigenous voices, including John Mohawk and Winona LaDukeFor millennia the worlds indigenous peoples have acted as guardians of the web of life for the next seven generations.

Utilizing the healing power of breath to change consciousness Explains how to enter altered states of consciousness, increase paranormal abilities, and resolve old traumas using breathwork Introduces the Five Cycles of Change that bring about major life shifts and how to work with them Includes 70-minute audio download of chakra-attuned rhythms to play during the journey Incorporating psychospiritual tools with her Shamanic Breathwork practice, Linda Star Wolf shows how to spiritually journey in the same way shamans entrain to the rhythms of drums or rattles using the breath, either alone or together with music.

Margaret Starbirds theological beliefs were profoundly shaken when she read Holy Blood, Holy Grail, a book that dared to suggest that Jesus Christ was married to Mary Magdalen and that their descendants carried on his holy bloodline in Western Europe.