Modern paganism, Druidry and earth religions Books

Book SynopsisThis book explains why it's important to establish a relationship with our helping spirits to heal ourselves and our communities.

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Book SynopsisA BOOK OF PAGAN FAMILY PRAYERS AND RITUALS provides a reference guide for pagans who wish to celebrate their religion as living, family tradition steeped in pagan ritual and pagan prayer.The book contains:Ritual guidelines for weddings, births, birthdays, seasonal celebrations, lunar phases, coming of age, divorce and death.Suggestions for the creation of the sacred home (including blessings and household shrines).Children''s activities including meditations, mask and rattle making, drumming, and storytelling.Prayers for throughout the day.Tips for teaching children about paganism.References and resources for further information in the appendices.This book was first published in 1995 under the title The Pagan Family: Handing the Old Ways Down. This new edition is substantially revised and includes new, previously unpublished material.

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Book SynopsisPart travelogue, part experiential spiritual memoir, Kevin Turner takes us to visit with authentic shamans in the steppes and urban centers of modern-day Mongolia. Along the way, the author, a practicing shaman himself, tells of spontaneous medical diagnoses, all-night shamanic ceremonies, and miraculous healings, all welling from a rich culture in which divination, soul-retrieval, and spirit depossession are a part of everyday life.   Shamanism, described in the 1950s by Mircea Eliade as "archaic techniques of ecstasy," is alive and well in Mongolia as a means of accessing "nonordinary realities" and the spirit world. After centuries of suppression by Buddhist and then Communist political powers, it is exploding in popularity in Mongolia. Turner gives compelling accounts of healings and rituals he witnesses among Darkhad, Buryat, and Khalkh shamans, and goes on to provide us with his insights into a universal shamanism, principles that lie at the heart of shamanic traditions worldwide. This astounding, inspiring book will appeal to shamans and shamanic therapists, students of Mongolian culture and comparative religion, and fans of off-grid travel memoirs.

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Book SynopsisThe Shamanic Plant Medicine series acts as an introduction to specific teacher plants used by shamans in a variety of cultures to facilitate spirit communion, healing, divination and personal discovery, and which are increasingly known, used and respected in Western society by modern shamans as a means of connecting to spirit. Ayahuasca is the shamanic medicine of the Amazonian rainforest and has been used by shamans for millennia to induce visionary states wherein they astrally travel to other locations, see the future or carry out healings for others. It is increasingly used in the West and is perhaps the best known of shamanic plant teachers.

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to the world of animal magic; how to find, recognise, connect and work with the power of animal magic.

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Book SynopsisUnveiling the mysteries, lore, and magic of the hidden Goddess of the Severn.

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Book SynopsisBased on bestselling author Rachelle Sharman's 20 years of teaching and writing practice, Crystal Shamanism comes to offer practical healing rituals in order to awaken your knowledge of earth medicine. By using crystals, you will experience a shamanic awakening that will assist you to build a strong relationship with the spirit of each medicine. This book includes stories of Rachelle's personal experiences, which offer a healing process and ceremony for readers to share in this experience. Each story also offers earth medicines and healing rituals that you can learn and teach to others. We are currently living in a very special time, where as a mass consciousness we are awakening to a deeper truth. It is time to awaken this innate knowing inside of us to offer this in our present time to our community, and to those who feel lost and in need of guidance and healing. This book is for anyone drawn to the path of healing and helping humanity.

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Book SynopsisA hands-on guide to a popular form of spiritual practice with dozens of exercises, spells, and rites as well as down-to-earth explanations of tools, supplies, and other practical considerations

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Book SynopsisIn Spirit Hacking, Shaman Durek, a sixth-generation shaman, shares life altering shamanic keys allowing you to tap into your personal power. You will banish fear and darkness from your life in favour of light, positivity and strength.Shaman Durek's bold and sometimes controversial wisdom shakes loose our assumptions about ourselves and the world around us. He ultimately teaches us how to step fearlessly out of this Blackout (the age of darkness we are currently experiencing) and access a place of fierce empowerment by use of tools and techniques of timeless Shamanic tradition. This transformation is both personal and collective; as individuals step out of darkness and begin to experience the light, we bring our loved ones and communities out of the shadows as well.Shaman Durek inherited a rich legacy of ancient wisdom and now shares this knowledge for a modern context. He advises everyone from celebrities to royals. Spirit Hacking shatters readers' complacency, giving them tools to navigate the tumultuous times in which we find ourselves. We will emerge from this period happier, lighter, and more vibrant than ever before.'Shaman Durek breaks barriers and helps you to connect to your deeper self. Spirit Hacking is one of his many tools for bringing spiritual wellness into your life. He empowers you to shine your brightest you.'Jasmine Hemsley, wellbeing expert and author of East by West'I didn't have any understanding of the spirit world and how much power it could add to my life until I met Shaman Durek. I'm new to all this but with the help of Shaman Durek and Spirit Hacking I've developed a deeper connection to my myself and my personal spiritual path.' - Nina Dobrev, actress and activist'Shaman Durek cuts through the noise of the modern spirituality scene, and tells it like it is - making Spirit Hacking seem more relevant than ever for our modern lives today. Larger than life and with the presence of a true guru, Durek is a real deal prophet for the Now Age.' - Ruby Warrington, author of Material Girl, Mystical World and Sober Curious.Trade ReviewI didn't have any understanding of the spirit world and how much power it could add to my life until I met Shaman Durek. I'm new to all this but with the help of Shaman Durek and Spirit Hacking I've developed a deeper connection to my myself and my personal spiritual path. * Nina Dobrev, actress and activist *This guy does next level stuff. I have worked with him and I have no idea how or why he is able to do some of the things I have witnessed. Science is just catching up with biohacking. It's time to start studying spirit hacking and how Shaman Durek can achieve the tangible results he achieves. * Dave Asprey, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Bulletproof Diet, Silicon Valley investor and technology entrepreneur *In Spirit Hacking, I was swept away in an exploration of spirituality, quantum physics, neuroscience and the real essence of what it is to be human. Shaman Durek has a unique way of bringing people out of themselves and helping them become their authentic selves. * Dr Caroline Leaf, cognitive neuroscientist, author of Switch on Your Brain *Shaman Durek is a compelling storyteller and he writes exactly as he speaks - casually, potently, and with a brilliantly, calculating sense of humour. * Mike Dooley, NY Times bestselling author of Infinite Possibilities *This book is his light in literary form. * Dr Will Cole, leading functional medicine expect, international best-selling author of Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum *Shaman Durek cuts through the noise of the modern spirituality scene, and tells it like it is - making Spirit Hacking seem more relevant than ever for our modern lives today. Larger than life and with the presence of a true guru, Durek is a real deal prophet for the Now Age. * Ruby Warrington, author of Material Girl, Mystical World, and Sober Curious. *

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Book SynopsisA guide to harnessing ancestral power in the Slavic Pagan tradition• Offers traditional rituals and spells to help you connect with your ancestors, see your family’s ancestral patterns, and change your destiny• Examines the history of ancestor worship in the Slavic tradition and ancient Slavic burial and funeral customs, many of which are still practiced today in remote pockets of Russia• Explores the similarities between ancestral beliefs in Haitian Vodou and the Slavic traditionRaised in the Soviet Union, where she grew up steeped in ancient Slavic magical traditions, occultist and hereditary witch Natasha Helvin reveals not only how you are continually and powerfully influenced by your ancestors but also how you can open the door to your ancestral connections in order to know who you truly are and change the course of your destiny.Helvin examines ancestor worship in southeastern Europe and western Russia and the way

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Book SynopsisDo you want to reduce stress, ease burnout, boost your energy and immunity but don’t know where to start? Look no further than the power of ancient wellness. The ancient world moved to a different rhythm. It was slower, more mindful and closely attuned to nature. The result? A harmonious connection between mind, body and spirit. Together with Gill Thackray, mindfulness teacher, coach and performance psychologist, learn the art of ancient healing: the perfect remedy for modern living. Featuring over 25 nature-based activities, discover how to improve your sleep, boost your energy and treat everything from anxiety to the common cold and much more. Explaining the science behind what our ancestors knew intuitively, this essential companion will help you to create your own holistic toolkit to optimize your health and wellbeing, as well as overhaul your beauty regime. Clear your mind with age-old breathwork techniques, restore balance in your body with the life-changing principles of Ayurveda and re-energise your soul with Reiki and more. From traditional tinctures to ancient superfoods, your healing journey starts now. Reconnect with the hidden secrets of our natural world and take care of yourself, the ancient way.

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Book SynopsisIn order to practice the Four Agreements, before we can achieve the Mastery of Love, we must move Beyond Fear. Fear is the source of all the negative agreements we've made with life. It can alienate us from the joy that is our birthright. When we are able to look at our lives and our worlds without fear or judgments, we realize that this dream we are dreaming—reality—can be whatever we want it to be. Don Miguel Ruiz is a nagual initiated as a Master of Intent in the Toltec tradition. Seekers of the Toltec way to freedom and joy follow a ritual procession along the main passageway in Teotihuacan as they move beyond fear into a state of empowerment. This comprehensive guide to the teachings of don Miguel Ruiz includes:- the basic elements of Toltec wisdom and the spiritual practice that is the basis of The Four Agreements - exercises and ceremonies to walk readers through the process of shedding fear, judgment, and guilt - biographical information on don Miguel Ruiz and his training with his curandera mother, the famous healer, Mother SaritaThe knowledge contained in this life-changing volume has the power to replace fear with joy.Table of ContentsForeword by Miguel Ruiz Jr. Prayer Regreso a la Vida Return to Life Author’s Statement Foreword: A Dream Journey 1 TeotihuacÁn, The Place Where Men Become Gods 2 The Vision of TeotihuacÁn 3 Silent Knowledge and Elements of Toltec Wisdom 4 The Dream of Hell 5 Mind, Evolution and the Dream 6 Tools for Transformation, Part One: The Mitote and the Inventory 7 Tools for Transformation, Part Two 8 The World of Justice 9 Life After Death 10 The Way of Death at TeotihuacÁn 11 The Ways of the Nagual in the World 12 Gaya’s Story—The Wisdom of a Nagual Woman 13 Prophecies Epilogue

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Book SynopsisIrish Reconstructionist Polytheism is an often misunderstood path, but it is one with great richness and depth for those who follow it. This short introductory book touches on the basic beliefs and practices of Irish Polytheism as well as other important topics for people interested in practicing the religion using a Reconstructionist methodology or who would just like to know more about it. Explore the cosmology of the ancient Irish and learn how the old mythology and living culture show us the Gods and spirits of Ireland and how to connect to them. Ritual structure is explored, as well as daily practices and holidays, to create a path that brings the old beliefs forward into the modern world.

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Book SynopsisConnect more meaningfully to the cultural wisdom and occult knowledge of the rich and thriving Celtic world. Reclaim ancestral traditions and older ways of connecting with the earth and spirituality by going straight to the heart of mystical traditions. Celtic Mysticism explores the folk magic that has thrived in the British Isles for thousands of years. With this guidebook for both newcomers to magical practice and those searching for a concise reference to a long history, discover how to honor your connection to nature and the rhythms of the seasons in the Celtic way. Explore the history behind Celtic practices, rituals, and spells and then engage with them firsthand, forming a deeper bond with Mother Earth. Illuminated by beautiful illustrations, this guide presents: The lore and history of the Celts Rites and spells based in green magic and natural cycles Meditations and rituals to bring the ancient wisdom into modern life Key concepts, figures, and legends of Celtic tradition As with every title in the Mystic Traditions series, Celtic Mysticism is a celebration of a unique and beautiful culture. As such, the subject matter and content has been treated with the utmost care and respect to ensure an accurate and reverent presentation that is accessible to a variety of audiences, and serves to further educate and foster support for these rich practices and traditions for years to come.Celtic Mysticism is your engaging, accessible, and hands-on introduction to the deep magic and spirituality of the Celts. The Mystic Traditions series explores mystical and spiritual traditions and magical practices from around the world from a modern perspective. These guides offer concise introductions to the origins of mystical practices; explain key concepts, figures, and legends in these traditions; and give straightforward and engaging instruction on how to connect directly with these practices through rituals, spells, and more. Also available in the Mystic Traditions series: Native American Spiritualism, Zen Buddhism. Table of ContentsContents Introduction Chapter One: Early Celtic Life Chapter Two: Bards, Ovates & Druids Chapter Three: The Seven Gifts & the Five Elements Chapter Four: The Wheel of the Year Chapter Five: Druid Tools, Symbols & Knots Chapter Six: Celtic Myths, Legends & Folklore Chapter Seven: Celtic Deities Chapter Eight: Lore, Groves & Portals Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisThe first-ever comprehensive introduction to traditional Filipino healing practices—featuring rare photographs and insights into the roots and modern-day rituals of this ancient shamanic and spiritual belief system.“. . . brilliantly blends the art and science of the sacred teachings of Filipino traditional healing to help people find their path toward health and happiness.” —Deepak ChopraWay of the Ancient Healer provides an overview of the rich tradition of Filipino healing practices, discussing their origins, world influences, and role in daily life. Enhanced with over 200 photographs and illustrations, the book combines years of historical research with detailed descriptions of the spiritual belief system that forms the foundation of these practices. Giving readers a rare look at modern-day Filipino healing rituals, the book also includes personal examples from author Virgil Mayor Apostol’s own experiences with shamanic healing and dream interpretation.The book begins with an explanation of Apostol’s Filipino lineage and legacy as a healer. After a brief history of the Philippine archipelago, he describes the roots of traditional Filipino healing and spirituality, and discusses the Indian, Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and American influences that have impacted the Filipino culture. He presents a thorough description of Filipino shamanic and spiritual practices that have developed from the concept that everything in nature contains a spirit (animism) and that living in the presence of spirits demands certain protocols and rituals for interacting with them. The book’s final chapter thoughtfully explores the spiritual tools used in Filipino healing–talismans, amulets, stones, and other natural symbols of power.

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Book SynopsisFor more than 20 years, Dr. Sharon Martin has been blending allopathic medicine with ancient shamanic and energy techniques to help her patients not only heal but also increase their vitality. In this practical guide to her program of Maximum Medicine, Dr. Martin shows how understanding the energetics behind health imbalances and applying shamanic and energy medicine techniques can shift our health, change the course of illness, and allow us to increase our life force. Explaining how the basis of true healing is through awareness of and access to the energy body, she reveals how to sense the energy body in order to develop greater control over our health. Bridging the mystical and the scientific, Dr. Martin looks at new ways of seeing illness and visualizing the potential for healing using symbolic medicine wheels based on the elements, the compass directions, the four perspectives (literal, emotional, spiritual, and energetic), and the inner tasks of intuitive exploration, amplification, intention setting, and ritual. She describes how to view your organ systems and health challenges through the Andean symbol of the Chacana, which can help you understand your challenges and the journey to overcome them. She examines the process of the Four As (aware, allow, act, affirm), the actions one takes in order to enact change and healing. The author also explores how to amplify your mindfulness using a new Mindfulness Matrix, which in turn leads to a greater ability to self-reflect and bring about healing. Presenting a straightforward, stepwise approach to attaining mastery of your health as well as simple practices and methods to gain control over illness, Dr. Martin shows how anyone can support their own healing and experience being more fully alive.Trade Review“One of the leading emerging voices in the energy healing field, Dr. Sharon Martin is both a shaman—one who enters the energy field to facilitate healing—and a board-certified internal medicine physician. Having experienced energy healing and other dimensions since an early age, she is uniquely equipped to present an integrated path that includes both approaches. Martin might order conventional Western medical tests for a patient and then might equally investigate a patient’s soul contracts and energy patterns. She calls this ‘Maximum Medicine.’ The shamanic perspective is that the soul contracts with which you came into this life aren’t static. The book includes many invitations to self-inquiry and shamanic exercises, one of which encourages you to change the rules of the game. A superb contribution to the new paradigm in healing, Maximize Your Healing Power is highly recommended for anyone seeking to understand every dimension of their health and maximize their vitality.” * Dawson Church, Ph.D., researcher, founder of the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare (NIIH *“Dr. Martin, through personal stories, shows that Western medicine can blend with shamanic practices to give a more holistic approach to healing. She outlines a clear step-by-step process, through guided meditation, to take control of the healing journey. I recommend this book for any patient who wants to go deeper into healing and also for medical students and residents who want to step outside the box and see the patient as a whole person.” * Janene Glyn, M.D., hospital physician, Altru medical school faculty, and shamanic practitioner *“Maximize Your Healing Power is a timely and informative book offering practical techniques for blending shamanic healing practices with traditional medicine to maximize the body’s innate healing energy and take one’s power back to create shifts in health.” * Bryn Blankinship, CMHt, CI, The Regression Specialist,© certified hypnotherapist, and author of *“With deep commitment and passion Dr. Martin offers us a bridge to merge Western medicine with shamanic and energy healing, giving us new tools and perspective with our health and lives. She asks that we activate our consciousness and awareness (and connection to Spirit, God, Nature) and suggests that through this we can affect our health and our lives. She offers great questions and tools, which can take us beyond the old beliefs that limit our expression and our health and also opens us to possibilities we may not have yet seen.” * Lynn Berryhill, artist, energy medicine practitioner, and senior faculty at the Four Winds Society *“This is a book the world needs for understanding complete healing. I especially recommend this guide for people in the medical or healing fields who want to deepen their communication and their understanding of clients’ needs, in a very organized fashion. This book has real tools that can be used with every single client with tangible ways for every level of healing needed. If you want to ‘just’ deepen the connection with your client, this is the book for you. This guide can revolutionize the medical world.” * Georgia Herrera, D.C., owner of Sacred Mother Healing Center and host of Sacred Magic Radio *“Dr. Sharon Martin gives us the keys to healing from around the world. Learn about exceptional techniques and principles—the ancient and the new, the technical and the intuitive, the medical and the mystical, and the tribal and the traditional. They are all here for us to discover and to use. Most importantly, Dr. Martin introduces us to our own innermost healer, awakening the sublime shaman within us all!” * Sharon Anne Klingler, medium, spiritualist minister, and author of Answers from the Ancestral Realms *Table of ContentsForeword by Carl Greer, Ph.D., Psy.D.PrefacePART ONE Understanding Maximum Medicine1 Walk with Me2 Evolution of a Healer3 Why Western Medicine Is Not EnoughPART TWO Maximum Medicine Fundamentals 4 Bring Back the Mystical5 Layer upon Layer, the Power Builds: The Chacana and the Medicine Wheels 6 The Medicine Wheels of Inner Actions and Inner Tasks7 Consciousness, Character, and Connecting to Spirit8 Lose the Story, Lose the PastPART THREE Applying Maximum Medicine through the Four ‘A’s 9 Maximum Medicine: Become Aware 10 Allow 11 Act with Intention12 Affirm with Ritual 13 The Maximum Medicine Approach to Common Health Challenges AfterwordMedicine Wheels and Chacana NotesBibliographyResources IndexAcknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe Shamanic Plant Medicine series acts as an introduction to specific teacher plants used by shamans in a variety of cultures to facilitate spirit communion, healing, divination and personal discovery, and which are increasingly known, used and respected in Western society by modern shamans as a means of connecting to spirit. Other books in the Shamanic Plant Medicine series include Ayahuasca: The Vine of Souls, Salvia Divinorum: The Sage of the Seers and San Pedro: The Gateway to Wisdom.

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Book SynopsisThe Shamanic Plant Medicine series acts as an introduction to specific teacher plants used by shamans in a variety of cultures to facilitate spirit communion, healing, divination and personal discovery, and which are increasingly known, used and respected in Western society by modern shamans as a means of connecting to spirit. Salvia is the shamanic plant of Mexico. It is known particularly for its divinatory powers but it also has the ability to heal and, more extraordinarily, in modern usage it provides access to inter-dimensional travel and the ability to move through time. The shamanic applications of Salvia are currently little known outside of Mexico but, along with Ketamine and Ecstasy, it has become one of the most popular 'drugs' on the planet among teenagers who have little or no understanding of how to use its powers in a positive and effective way or the potential dangers of using it recreationally. This book therefore serves as a much-needed introduction to this powerful plant.

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Book SynopsisThe Shamanic Plant Medicine series acts as an introduction to specific teacher plants used by shamans in a variety of cultures to facilitate spirit communion, healing, divination and personal discovery, and which are increasingly known, used and respected in Western society by modern shamans as a means of connecting to spirit. Named after Saint Peter, the gatekeeper to Heaven, San Pedro is used by the shamans of the Andes in ways similar to ayahuasca and for similar reasons and effects. Its close relative, peyote, is employed by the shamans of Mexico and its modern chemical equivalent, Ecstasy, has become a popular rave culture means to trance and bliss states. Awareness of San Pedro is spreading rapidly in the West and the plant is likely to become more utilised than ayahuasca in the near future.

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Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to live as a Pagan in this uncertain world of climate change, economic hardship and worldwide social injustice? What does it mean to hold nature as sacred when ravaging the land is commonplace? How do we live our Paganism in our families and homes, our communities and countries? Pagans are stepping up in all kinds of ways. This is a Moon Books community project, sharing the energy and inspiration of people who are making a difference at whatever level makes sense to them. This is a book of grass-roots energy, of walking your talk and the tales of people who are, by a vast array of means, engaged with being the change they wish to see in the world.

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Book SynopsisThe Hidden Goddess delves into the Bible to uncover the goddesses that have been buried within it. As well as discussing familiar figures such as Eve and Mary, the book also features Asherah, Sophia, Lilith, and others, exploring their histories, their roles in early Judaic Christian belief and their subsequent suppression. '...a readable and accessible antidote to the stereotype that the divine feminine is absent in the biblical traditions. A great resource for women and men seeking the Goddess in unlikely places. Professor Mary Ann Beavis, Ph.D., St. Thomas More College

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Book SynopsisSacred Art - A Hollow Bone for Spirit: Where Art Meets Shamanism tells the story of sacred art across cultures, continents and historical periods and makes a plea for sacred art to once again take its rightful place in our perception. Making sacred art means stepping outside the realm of ego-led consciousness to become a hollow bone for spirit so art becomes a mystery school process. When we connect to Divine forces greater than ourselves, creative blocks do not exist and healing occurs naturally. The greatest piece of art we will ever make is our own life!

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Book SynopsisAn invitation to come face to face with the incarnate female power of ancient Egypt. Sekhmet was ancient Egypt’s leonine Netjeret (Goddess) who embodied incarnate female power. Sekhmet brought plague and pestilence to the land as well as conferred healing and protection upon her followers. From her ancient origins, to the present day, many have been fascinated by Sekhmet's fierce image and uncompromising destructive powers. This book explores Sekhmet’s Egyptian origins, her mythology, character, and worship, bringing together Egyptological research and contemporary Pagan perspectives.

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Book SynopsisEmbody Your Inner Goddess: A Guided Journey to Radical Wholeness is a spiritual self-help book and feminist manifesto designed to activate you to shed your conditioning, embrace your inner divinity, and show up vulnerably and unapologetically in the world. Within the container of the chakra system, take a 7-week journey from root to crown, turning over every stone of self-inquiry. Author Lauren Leduc weaves personal tales with empowering spiritual truths while providing practical tools for you to heal, grow, and be fully expressed.

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Book SynopsisFollow Mestra the shapeshifter through sacred groves and ancient seas, where lyrical voices evoke forgotten worlds of peril and beauty.

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Book SynopsisGraeme K Talboys has been Druid for a long time. An encounter with a spirit in a beech grove fifty years ago convinced him that the eye rarely sees all there is to see. A few years later he realised there were ways to discover more about those other worlds amongst the trees. The word Druid didn't drift into his consciousness until he was a teenager, but by then he was already exploring the Forest and fascinated by the history and archaeology of ancestral Celts. Since then, Graeme has been a teacher in schools and museums. He now writes, passing on what he has learned through fiction and non-fiction. He spent some time in a Druid Order, completing their formal training, but is much more comfortable exploring the Forest on his own. Since 2001 he has administered the Hedge Druid Network with fellow Druid, Julie White.

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Book SynopsisSepher Raziel (also called Liber Salomonis) is not the same as the Hebrew Sepher Raziel ha-Melakh. It is a full grimoire in the Solomonic tradition from a 1564 century English manuscript, derived from Latin sources. As such it is one of the earliest grimoires produced in this series. It begins with directions for making the parchment, pen and ink of Art, required to write the names. It contains seven separate Treatises: 1 - Liber Clavis which is concerned with astrology and its correct use in magic, something long forgotten by modern astrologers, with the precise interactions between planets, Signs and Houses; 2 - The Ala outlines in four sections the magical virtues of stones, herbs and beasts, and words; 3 - The Tractatus Thymiamatus explains why incense is essential to magical operations, and the effect of various incenses on the spirits, with a list of the key perfumes and suffumigations. An Appendix gives the modern and botanical names; 4 - The Treatise of Times gives details of the correct hours of the day and night for each operation, with associated angels and the proper names of the Sun, Moon and planets to be used in each season. This is something left out of almost all other grimoires; 5 - The Treatise on Purity explains the exact preparations, and the reasons for ritual purity; 6 - Samaim is a treatise on the seven Heavens, with the names of their angels; 7 - The Book of Virtues and Miracles is a treatise on the Semiforas, the names of God, and how they are to be used in invocation to produce miraculous results.

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Book SynopsisWho are shamans? What do they do? Healers. Masters of secret and sacred elements. But do we really know their stories? We hear about them from researchers, poets, ecologists and spiritualists, during an era in which re-establishing a conscious contact with our world is essential. This 50 card oracle deck depicts real Shamans (both famous and lesser known), sacred plants, animals, and the places that inspire them – all explained in an accompanying full coloured booklet.

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Book SynopsisShaman, artist and author Elen Sentier writes, "I was first taught the trees of the goddess as a child. The old ones from the village would tell us about the tree, how it lives, what creatures it lives with, its whole environment. They would tell us stories then we would go to the tree and sit with it, listen to what it had to show and tell us. Later, we would ask it for a piece of its wood to make its spirit- home. These were rituals but all so natural and normal they were just a part of life and living for me as I grew up. TREES OF THE GODDESS will help you find your way of doing this."

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Book SynopsisAfter the publication of Steven Farmer's bestselling book Power Animals, many people inquired about the meaning of spirit animals that weren't contained in that work. In this book, Steven provides concise, relevant details about the significance of more than 200 animals that may come to you in physical or symbolic form as guides and teachers. For each animal listed, you'll find: · general meanings relating to the visitation · practical ways that they can help you as spirit guides · how, as your power animal, they reflect characteristics that you possess You'll also find a 'whom-to-call-on' section that will tell you which spirit guide to invoke for any specific purpose.

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Book SynopsisAn experiential guide to the shamanic spiritual practices of the Himalayas shared by a 27th-generation Nepalese shaman There are few areas of our world where shamanic traditions have been preserved in their original context and form. Nepal is one of these rare and special places. In the shadow of the Himalayas Nepalese shamans, known as dhamis or jhankris, are still consulted for healing and divination, as well as for providing comfort and maintaining harmony. Following the devastating earthquake in Nepal in 2015, shamanic teacher Evelyn Rysdyk and 27th-generation dhami Bhola Nath Banstola decided it was time to safeguard Nepalese shamanic knowledge for future generations by recording the practices in a book. With this comprehensive, experiential guide to the ancient spiritual traditions of Nepal, Rysdyk and Banstola present step-by-step instructions for authentic Himalayan shamanic practices, including techniques for physical and spiritual healing, shamanic journeys, and advanced ceremonies, such as the Kalchakra Katne, a shamanic ritual for removing toxic energies from an individual. They include exercises to help you meet the ancestors in your shamanic lineage, techniques to use your voice as a shamanic tool, and practices for negotiating the spirit world safely. Illustrated with photos and Rysdyk’s artwork, the book also explores the history of Nepal, its culture and myths, and the different ways Nepalese shamans serve their communities. Written specifically to share the traditional Himalayan shamanic method with the Western world, this guide not only preserves these ancient teachings but also reveals how they are still relevant in the modern world.Trade Review“The collaboration of Rysdyk and Banstola has created a compelling read--one that my inner anthropologist recognizes as an ethnography. These two visionaries, Western and Traditional, have given us a look into a non- Western cultural tradition that few of us know about. My inner understanding of myself and my world has been enhanced in response.” * Hank Wesselman Ph.D., anthropologist, author of the Spiritwalker trilogy *“This book is an accessible chronicle of esoteric cosmology and ritual that preserves the wisdom ways of an ancient people. The abundant and detailed practices and ceremonies that are presented in this book, which might otherwise be lost, make the spirits come alive for the modern practitioner. This is a generous and enduring work.” * Llyn Cedar Roberts, M.A., coauthor of Speaking with Nature *“If you’ve been intimidated by the intricate and complex cosmology associated with Nepalese shamanism, this is the book that will walk you through it intelligently, gracefully, and comprehensively. This is an important book to add to the growing effort to preserve indigenous shamanism.” * Tom Cowan, author of Fire in the Head *“This inspirational book reveals the heart of the Nepalese shamanic tradition, showing the essential art of fastening heaven to Earth and releasing all beings from the bondage of the eight fetters by restoring health and harmony to sick people and disenchanted places with loving grace.” * Caitlín Matthews, author of Singing the Soul Back Home *“Brilliant shamanic healer and teacher Evelyn Rysdyk has joined forces with Nepalese wisdomkeeper Bhola Banstola to bring us this amazing offering of the ancient practices of Himalayan shamanism. These ancient practices offer a transformation for you, your community, and the world.” * Michael Stone, radio host of Conversations and shamanic practitioner *“Rysdyk and Banstola offer us a profound merging of ancient Nepalese wisdom and modern understanding, through which we may learn to ride the razor’s edge between chaos and order that is the dhami/jhankri’s path to shamanic empowerment.” * Hillary S. Webb, Ph.D., author of Yanantin and Masintin in the Andean World *“An astoundingly practical workbook and doorway into the ancient Nepalese shamanic tradition. A book we have waited for for a long time. Rysdyk and Banstola have given us a great gift!” * Nicholas Breeze Wood, editor of Sacred Hoop magazine *“A big bow of gratitude for this important and captivating book that combines fascinating stories of transcendent initiations into the author’s twenty-seventh-generation Nepalese lineage and step-by-step instructions of ceremonies applicable to all shamanic lineages. This book touched my heart!” * Alida Birch, author of The Co-Creation Handbook *“How lucky to have such knowledgeable and generous guides as Evelyn Rysdyk and Bhola Nath Banstola to lead us on this fascinating journey to explore the ancient spiritual wisdom and ritual practices of Nepalese shamanism.” * Mama Donna Henes, urban shaman and author of Bless This House *“This is an inspiring and vital gathering of unique wisdom nuggets and useful practices derived from a mysterious ancient society. A must-read.” * Itzhak Beery, author of The Gift of Shamanism and publisher of shamanportal.org *“Like discovering an ancient manual and toolbox for reconnecting with your primordial spiritual source, Banstola’s childhood encounters with Himalayan spirits of creation, destruction, and death read like a thriller. These authors have made a significant contribution to the literature on shamanism.” * Robinette Kennedy, Ph.D., clinical anthropologist and shamanistic practitioner *“This book is an outstanding contribution in the field of psychological anthropology” * Prem K. Khatry, Ph.D., retired professor of culture at Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu *"This book, with its wise words and beautiful and evocative photographs and illustrations, is based upon the collective wisdom of many lifetimes and will provide the reader with guidance for a lifetime of exploration and learning. Recommended." * Martin Pallot, Indie Shaman magazine *Table of ContentsForeword by Sandra Ingerman Our Prefaces INTRODUCTIONThe Shamanic State of Consciousness Journeying Basics for Beginners: The Shamanic Bridge between Worlds PART 1Awakening 1 Everything Has a Beginning Journey to Meet Banjhankri and Banjhankrini 2 Shamanic Awakening Is a Continual Process Journey to Meet a Shamanic Ancestor to Ask for Empowerment 3 Dedicating Yourself to the Spirits Journey to Experience a Personal Dedication Ceremony4 The Four Aspects of the Human Soul Journey to Have a Nepalese Shamanic Experience of Your Soul PART 2Flowering 5 Shamanic Sacred Tools and Ritual Objects 6 The Khurpa/PhurbaJourney to Clear and Empower Your Khurpa 7 Using Your Khurpa Khurpa Mudras 8 The Dhyangro Journey to Clear and Empower Your Dhyangro and Gajo 9 Aina: The Shaman’s Mirror Journey to Clear and Empower Your Aina 10 The MalaJourney to Clear and Empower Your Mala 11 The Trishula or TridentJourney to Clear and Empower Your Trishula 12 Consecrating Shamanic Tools and Creating the Dhami/Jhankri Altar Awakening and Consecrating Your Shamanic Altar 13 The Dhami/Jhankri’s Costume Journey to Receive a Vision of Ceremonial Attire 14 Working within the Nepalese Cosmology Honoring the Elementals with Drumming and Dance15 Ritual of Spring and Renewal Creating a Renewal Ceremony 16 Using Your Voice as a Shamanic Tool Giving Voice to Your Shamanic Practice PART 3 Bountiful Harvest 17 The Cosmic Plan The Mansaune Ceremony 18 Primary Feminine Deities Journey to Meet Aspects of the Divine Mother Durga Journey to Meet KaliJourney to Meet the Divine Mother as Our Earth 19 Primary Masculine Deities Journey to Meet Gannyap Journey to Meet Shiva Journey to Meet Vajrakilaya 20 Hanuman the Monkey GodJourney to Meet Hanuman 21 The NagasJourney to Meet the Nagas Journey to Meet Nagakanya 22 GarudaJourney to Meet Garuda 23 Local Deities, Protectors, Ancestral Guardians Journey to Meet the Spirit of a Local Landscape Feature Journey to Meet Your Protective SpiritsPART 4 Healing through Our Connections to All That Is 24 The Eight Fetters 25 Healing and Empowerment through Ceremony The Khardga Puja Ceremony26 Other Purifying Rituals 27 The Shamanic Ransom Ritual The Kalchakra Katne Ceremony28 Honoring Our Relationship with the Cosmos The Graha Sarne Ceremony CONCLUSION Spiritual and Emotional Unification Acknowledgments APPENDIXCelebrating Durga and the Customs of Dashain Glossary Index About the Authors

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