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Book SynopsisSuitable both for scholars and for general readers, this is an analysis of doomsday cults and apocalyptic anxiety in American culture.Trade Review"The End of the World As We Know It makes accessible to both scholars and general readers the amazing panorama of millenarian scenarios abounding in America at the end of the millennium." -- Robert S. Ellwood,University of Southern California"A marvelous book, at once comprehensive and highly readable, a fascinating analysis of doomsday cults and apocalyptic anxiety." -- Michael Owen Jones,University of California, Los Angeles"Fascinating [and] intelligent . . . should be required reading." * Psychotronic *"Will stand for some time as the best survey and analysis of the meaning and place of apocalypticism and millennialism in American culture." * Religion and Literature *

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Book SynopsisReligious wars, global terrorism, pandemics, and genocide have all helped to usher in the Anxiety Age. Who better to lead the way out than popular psychic Sylvia Browne? In End of Days, Browne tackles the most daunting of subjects with her trademark clarity, wisdom, and serenity, answering such difficult questions as: What's coming in the next fifty years? What do the great prophecies of Nostradamus and the Book of Revelation mean? If the world is really going to end, what will unfold in our final hours? For anyone who's ever wondered where we're headed, and what—if anything—we can do to prevent a catastrophe of biblical proportions, End of Days is a riveting and insightful must-read.

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Book SynopsisThis book contains the first comprehensive examination of popular familiar belief in early modern Britain. It provides an in-depth analysis of the correlation between early modern British magic and tribal shamanism, examines the experiential dimension of popular magic and witchcraft in early modern Britain, and explores the links between British fairy beliefs and witch beliefs. In the hundreds of confessions relating to witchcraft and sorcery trials in early modern Britain there are detailed descriptions of intimate working relationships between popular magical practitioners and familiar spirits of either human or animal form. Until recently historians often dismissed these descriptions as elaborate fictions created by judicial interrogators eager to find evidence of stereotypical pacts with the Devil. Although this paradigm is now routinely questioned, and most historians acknowledge that there was a folkloric component to familiar lore in the period, these beliefs, and the experiences reportedly associated with them, remain substantially unexplored. This book examines the folkloric roots of familiar lore from historical, anthropological and comparative religious perspectives. It argues that beliefs about witches' familiars were rooted in beliefs surrounding the use of fairy familiars by beneficent magical practitioners or cunning folk', and corroborates this through a comparative analysis of familiar beliefs found in traditional Native American and Siberian shamanism. The author explores the experiential dimension of familiar lore by drawing parallels between early modern familiar encounters and visionary mysticism as it appears in both tribal shamanism and medieval European contemplative traditions. These perspectives challenge the reductionist view of popular magic in early modern Britain often presented by historians.Trade Review"Magic and witchcraft have between them represented one of the most difficult and challenging subjects for modern historians. Emma Wilby's book is a remarkably interesting, timely and novel way of looking at them, and one of the most courageous yet attempted." -- Professor Ronald Hutton, University of Bristol."Emma Wilby's conclusions and her explanation of how she drew them, laid down here in the commendable modern academic tendency towards plain English that has moved away from the previous generation's overly complex sentence structure, is worth its weight in gold." Ian Read in Runa Magazine, Issue 19, October 2006."...one of the few books to treat in any detail, and perhaps the only one to treat at length, the topic of the witch's familiar ... these kinds of consideration are very fruitful for understanding much fortean material ... 8/10" -- Fortean Times, July 2006."This is the definitive study of familiar lore, which should find a place on every Witch's bookshelf." -- Witchcraft and Wicca Magazine, Imbolc/Winter 2007."...valuably sets the ground for further exploration of the role and character of folk magic within community and tradition and is to be recommeded for that." -- Northern Earth Issue 105."...a powerful, grounding work for all modern magical practicioners of British magical tradition." -- Pagan Times Australia, Spring 2006."...fascinating and well-researched. It is a genuine contribution to what is known about cunning folk and lays very solid foundations for future work on the subject. Buy it today!" -- White Dragon, Beltane 2006."...riveting and downright encouraging review of the magical underpinning of mainstream culture." -- Sacred Hoop, Issue 51, 2006.Table of ContentsPart One: Demon and Fairy Familiars: The Historical Context -- A Harsh and Enchanted World; Cunning Folk and Witches; The Magical Uses of Spirit; Human and Spirit: The Meeting; The Relationship; Renunciation and Pact; Demon and Fairy: The Interface. Part Two: Anthropological Perspectives. The Shaman's Calling; SPirit Worls and High Gods; Part Three -- The Experimental Dimension: Phantasticks and Phantasms; Psychosis or Spirituality?; The Unrecognised Mystics; Greedigut and the Angel Gabriel; The Freedom of Magic; Index.

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Book SynopsisThere are no short-cuts to becoming a Witch. Traditionally, students take a year and a day to prepare for their initiation into the craft. Based on this age-old custum, Wicca: A Year and a Day is a one-of-a- kind daily guide that introduces Witchcraft over a 366-day cycle.

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Book SynopsisIn this shocking exposé, investigative researcher and author S. K. Bain explores the inconsistencies, coincidences, and historical precedents of the events of September 11, 2001, and reconstructs an occult-driven script for a Global Luciferian MegaRitual. Bain argues forcefully that the framework for the entire event was a psychological warfare campaign built upon a deadly foundation of black magick and high technology. The book details a view of the sinister nature of the defining event of the 21st century and opens a window into the vast scope of the machinery of oppression that the author asserts has been constructed around us.

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Book SynopsisInspired by Jane Roberts’ own experiences as the author of the immensely popular "Seth" books, these three novels — now collected in one volume — are one of the most imaginative tales ever written. Jane Roberts’ beloved character, Oversoul Seven, an ageless student of the universe, explores the entire framework of our existence. . . . As we follow Seven’s education, our own beliefs about life, death, dreams, time and space are challenged and stretched, leaving us with a refreshing and provocative perspective on the true nature of reality. In The Education of Oversoul Seven, Seven explores the true nature of his being as he learns to communicate with four of his "incarnations" — four all-too-human people whose lives are separated by centuries, yet who also coexist. In The Further Education of Oversoul Seven, the adventure continues with Seven facing new lessons as his human incarnations struggle with the problems of sanity, free will, and even godhood. In the third saga of this exuberant adventure, Oversoul Seven and the Museum of Time, Seven is instructed to take up residence in a human body while also journeying to the Museum of Time in search of the "Codicils." The Codicils are eternal truths that bring about the greatest opportunities for vitality, understanding, and fulfillment. The adventures of Oversoul Seven, are at once an intriguing fantasy, a mind-altering exploration of our inner being, and a vibrant celebration of life.

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Book SynopsisTracing the magical roots of "hoodoo" back to West Africa, the author provides a history of this nature-based healing tradition and offers practical advice on how to apply hoodoo magic to everyday life.

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Book SynopsisAn oracle deck infused with Earth Spirit magic in each card, created to mirror your heart's truth and help you tap into the abundant healing energy of love "Your beautiful and bountiful heart is a bridge for all that is sacred," says Ashley River Brant. "It carries the keys for all the wisdom you seek, all that you desire to create or become, and all the nourishment your soul needs in this lifetime." Now this artist, spiritual medium, and medicine woman brings you a potent transformative tool to help you come home to the healing power of your heart with her new Messages from the Heart of the Divine Oracle Deck. Every card in the Messages from the Heart of the Divine Oracle Deck is charged with unique nature magic. Each of these 44 cards is painted with plant and mineral pigments, natural waters from the rivers, creeks, and oceans, and flower essences to encode each card with a specific alchemy of Earth Spirit healing. The accompanying guidebook provides you with instructions on how to interact with the cards, sample spreads, and rituals to help you engage more deeply with the card's message. By working with this deck, you can increase your connection to your innate healing powers and intuitive wisdom, see yourself more clearly through the lens of your higher self, and feel more in alignment with your true nature. You'll awaken the courage and confidence you need to show up in the world as you truly are. "You are actually the oracle," says Brant. "This deck simply offers guidance for you to see that within yourself."

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Book SynopsisConnect to your intuition, expand your mind, and cultivate a heart as light as a feather with Everyday Amenti, a beautiful guided journal from the author and illustrator behind the Amenti Oracle.From author Jennifer Sodini, founder of Evolve and Ascend, and illustrator Natalee Miller, comes Everyday Amenti -- an interactive guide to embodying the ideals of truth and balance. Based on their bestselling Amenti Oracle deck, this beautiful guided journal invites you to discover modern, personalized ways to embody the timeless wisdom of the ancient world. With fifty-two prompts -- one for each week of the year -- Everyday Amenti uses the forty-two ideals of Ma''at, seven Hermetic principles, and three alchemical principles to craft actionable steps for creating a more intuitive, connected existence. Modern seekers will find stunning images, encouraging and informative sidebars, and soul-nourishing guidance for building a life of purp

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Book SynopsisUnicorns have appeared in mythological and religious texts for thousands of years. This beautiful new book contains a huge range of gorgeous unicorns, painted in many different styles by modern artists, but all treated with the respect and wonder such a creature deserves.

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Book SynopsisThe classic book on working with the energy of the body for spiritual purposes, The Middle Pillar by Israel Regardie, is now more complete, more modern, more usable, and better than ever. The exercise known as the Middle Pillar was devised by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Regardie expanded upon it and made it public over 60 years ago in the first edition of this book. Since that time, the exercise has been altered and adapted for just about any spiritual use you could think of. It is a mainstay of many Western traditions of magic. THE MIDDLE PILLAR A Co-Relation of the Principles of Analytical Psychology and the Elementary Techniques of Magic The exercise known as the Middle Pillar was devised by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Regardie expanded upon it and made it public over 60 years ago in the first edition of this book. Since that time, the exercise has been altered and adapted for just about any spiritual use you could think of. It is a mainstay of many Western traditions of magic. The exercise is intended as a technique to break the barrier between the conscious and unconscious. This classic work provides an introduction to magic and occultism while providing directions as to how to perform the Qabalistic Cross, the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram and the Middle Pillar exercise. It remains a classic book in the field. Dr. Israel Regardie authored nearly a dozen original books including such substantial works as A Garden of Pomegranates, The Tree of Life, The Philosopher s Stone and The Middle Pillar all of which were first issued in the 1930s. He worked to make the Golden Dawn system available and understandable to a new generation with new revised editions of The Golden Dawn and original works drawing upon the system in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. His transmission of the Golden Dawn system went beyond just communication of information about the system, he also acted as ritual initiator permitting others the reactivation of the Order.

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Book SynopsisFrom the world''s leading authority on alchemical texts comes a classic facsimile edition of a late 17th century collection of Western esoteric ideas on Angel Magic. This volume is an exact and complete transcription of the original rare manuscript Harley 6482, considered one of the most important occult manuscripts in the British Library. Harley 6482 is one of six volumes in a collection described as "The Treatises of Dr. Rudd." Rudd, a Hebrew scholar, seemed to have had available a broad spectrum of primary sources and a secret tradition about the Enochian Tables of John Dee. In his writing on Angels, Rudd exposes himself as a practicing magician as well as a scholar of esoteric material. He was deeply immersed in the dualistic picture of the spiritual world, which is of great importance in esotericism. McLean has transcribed the text of Harley 6482 (on Angel Magic) in its entirety, modernizing the spelling in places but remaining as loyal as possible to the style of Dr. Rudd. McLean believes this Treatise was written by Rudd for use by a group of practicing occultists centered around him. A Treatise on Angel Magic includes detailed sections on the Schemhamphoras, the 72 Angels that bear the name of God; the hierarchies of the fallen angels; rapturous Images of the Mansions of the Moon; evocation of the Natura Spirits; and John Dee''s Enochian system of Angel conjuration. It concludes with Dr. Rudd''s Treatise on the Nine Hierarchies of Angels and their conjuration to visible appearance. A Treatise on Angel Magic is an outstandingly complex source work on Angel Magic, and a resource that brings together several seminal texts not available anywhere else. Essential for scholars and students of the occult, the book offers not merely one viewpoint on western esoterica but instead encompasses all of the important thinking on these topics present in Medieval and Renaissance times.

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Book SynopsisIncludes the History of the Tablet, Followed By Multiple Translations, Textual Remarks, Commentaries, Appendix, and Bibliography -

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Book SynopsisEmbark on a spellbinding voyage of self-discovery with this modern guide to the ancient wisdom of the zodiac Just as seers and travellers have always looked to the night skies to determine which path to take, your character traits too are written in the stars - and the cosmos is ready and waiting to guide you in your decisions. An understanding of your zodiac sign will put you in touch with your deepest instincts and empower you to embody your truest, most authentic self. Delve into these pages to unveil the secrets of the determined and faithful earth sign, Taurus.- Discover what really makes a Taurus tick, from health and career to love and romance - Learn self-care rituals tailored to your star sign - Explore how to use astrology for divination, not only day-to-day but far ahead into the future - Find out what your birth chart can tell you about yourself and your unique purpose

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Book Synopsis Crystal curious? Start your crystal healing journey with this comprehensive, highly accessible, and stunningly illustrated guide.Including photo-illustrated profiles for 100 stones every crystal practitioner should know and work with, The Ultimate Guide to Crystals is your go-to source on both the science and art of crystals. Learn about crystal lattice systems, the Mohs Hardness Scale, high- and low-vibration crystals, and energetic concepts such as entrainment and how to use intention to work and manifest with your crystals.Written by crystal influencer @LovingThyselfRocks, this indispensable reference includes: 100 crystal profiles that cover each stone’s physical properties; chakra, zodiac, and element associations; and spiritual, physical, and emotional healing benefits. Large, breathtaking, full-color photographs of the stones, including each one profiled. A thorough introduction to crystals<Trade Review"An ideal and comprehensive introduction to the varieties, uses, and purposes of crystals, including divination, healing, and magic, The Ultimate Guide to Crystals: The Beginner's Guide to the Healing Energy of 100 Crystals and Stones is an extraordinary and solidly recommended addition to personal, professional, and community library Metaphysical Studies collections." * Midwest Book Review *"If you’re looking for a complete reference guide to over 100 crystals and a wealth of knowledge on using crystals in various metaphysical works, this book is the answer." * The Nerdy Millennial *Table of Contentsintroduction 1 what are crystals? the science and metaphysics behind crystal healing 2 where do you begin? crystal basics and how to use them 3 caring for your crystals cleansing, charging, and storing your crystals 4 nine ways to use your crystals crystal grids, reiki, yoga, oracle or tarot cards, astrology, crystal water or elixirs, baths, meditation, and crystal feng shui 5 the seven chakras & their corresponding crystals 6 crystal shapes and formations 7 get to know 100 crystals a crystal directory 8 pairing crystals using intentions 9 crystal healing for animals 10 using crystals with intention & intuition what works for you may not work for others 11 crystal healing remedies physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and other remedies using crystal layouts or crystals pairs crystal shapes and formations visual glossary index of crystals about the author acknowledgments index

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to the mysteries of the I Ching. Originally discovered around 3,000 BCE, the I Ching is a collection of symbols that explain how patterns in the universe change and shift. These sixty-four symbols contain within them one of the most powerful keys to understanding the world around us. The Secrets of the I Ching is the definitive guide to understanding the ancient mysteries and foundations of the I Ching.Authors Dr. David Lee and Joseph K. Kim guide the reader from the very beginning of Eastern thought, the concepts of Tao and Tai Chi, through the theory of Yin-Yang, Trinity, the Five Elements, and other critical concepts that will unlock the full meaning of the I Ching. Instead of simply re-interpreting the myriad of meanings ascribed to the I Ching, they focus on the symbols themselves, offering a new way of understanding its unique power.Filled with over three hundred images and backed by in-depth research and study, T

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Book SynopsisMagic in a box: Full of prompts that are derived from magic and spiritual practices that are approachable, and focused on accessing and growing personal power. This is the gift of feeling powerful, strong, and magical in the everyday. These faux matchsticks offer offers simple rituals and practices for aligning with nature, listening to intuition, and channeling the power within. Includes 50 faux matchsticks with printed prompts.Fans of After Amusements Family Time and You Make Everything Better will love this gift. This gift is ideal for:• Modern mystics• Spiritual seekers • Graduates

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Deeply researched, convincingly authenticated, this extraordinary study of the magical and supernatural at the highest levels of Nazi Germany will astonish.”—Robert Carver, Spectator“A trustworthy [book] on an extraordinary subject.”—David Aaronovitch, The Times “This is a dense and scholarly book about one of the pulpiest subjects of the past 70 years – the relationship between the Nazi party and the occult, which has been much debated across popular culture both in fiction (Captain America, Hellboy, Wolfenstein, the Indiana Jones series, Iron Sky, The Keep and countless others) and in innumerable schlocky works of pseudoscience with runes and swastikas on the covers. As it turns out, though, even this sober, academic treatment of the topic reveals stranger-than-fiction truths on every page.”—Tim Martin, Daily Telegraph“[Kurlander] shows how swiftly irrational ideas can take hold, even in an age before social media.”—Michael Dirda, The Washington Post“This original and compellingly argued book shows a significant link between Nazism and the supernatural.” —Lisa Pine, English Historical Quarterly“This fascinating supernatural history explores the Third Reich’s obsession with the occult. Astrology, the paranormal and paganism were just as much part of Hitler’s mad credo as his pseudo-scientific belief in a master race, and Kurlander shows how the party used such practices to gain power and shape policy.”—Sebastisan Shakespeare, Tatler “Kurlander’s is a thoughtful, well-written and extremely welcome contribution.”—Roger Moorhouse, BBC History“The author has turned a massive amount of research into a comprehensive account of the supernatural in Nazi Germany, and has surely made his point that we cannot understand the Third Reich apart from this bizarre aspect of its existence.”—Kyle Jantzen, German History"Hitler’s Monsters is a book I’ve long been wishing to read. Now that it’s been written, I couldn’t be more delighted. Eric Kurlander delivers in just about every way possible. His writing is crisp and compelling; his haunting narrative richly documented, utterly convincing, and certain to change popular understanding of National Socialist history in Germany."—Sidney D. Kirkpatrick, author of Hitler’s Holy Relics "Eric Kurlander’s provocative new study offers compelling reasons to take a critical look at the neglected history of occultism in Nazi Germany. It should spark renewed attention to the topic and more informed debates about its significance."—Peter Staudenmaier, author of Between Occultism and Nazism"In this thought-provoking and original book, Kurlander explores the monstrousness of Hitler’s Germany by taking seriously the demons, vampires, witches, and werewolves that populated the Nazi world and made possible the building of a Third Reich right in the middle of the twentieth century."—Peter Fritzsche, author of An Iron Wind: Europe Under Hitler "Until now, no one has offered a sustained treatment of the links between Nazism and occultism. Eric Kurlander has unearthed myriad examples of these links, and in fields as diverse as agriculture, archaeology and armaments manufacture. Their cumulative effect in Hitler’s Monsters is positively jaw-dropping."—Monica Black, author of Death in Berlin "In this stunning new book, historian Eric Kurlander shows how the Third Reich was monstrous in more ways than commonly supposed. The regime's modern planning and methods of conquest and biopolitics were shot through with the search for esoteric pagan, even supernatural knowledge. We cannot think of “racial science” in the same way again."—A. Dirk Moses, author of German Intellectuals and the Nazi Past

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Book SynopsisMarie Bruce is a bestselling author, journalist and columnist who has authored over 20 books on spirituality, witchcraft and self-help. She has produced lead articles and features for various magazines including Prediction, It's Fate, Fate & Fortune, Witchcraft & Wicca, Soul & Spirit, Writer's Forum, Pagan Dawn and more. Marie also wrote a column on practical witchcraft for UK esoteric magazine, Spirit & Destiny, for over eight years. Since then, she has been with Kindred Spirit magazine, writing her self-help column Creative Counselling every month. Her previous books include The Witch's Almanac, Angel Craft and Healing and Workplace Magick

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