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Discover the secrets of the ancient temples, the sacred geometry that gave rise to the world's most awe-inspiring cathedrals and the cryptic ceremonies of the modern-day Freemasons. Thousands of years ago, people began to notice that certain structures had beneficial effects on the crops that sustained their lives. A body of traditional lore evolved, guiding the priests and priestesses of ancient tribes in the use of architecture and ceremonies that made use of wholly natural magical effects. The Temple of Solomon was only one of many ancient structures that drew on the temple tradition, and its secrets and traditions have been passed along from the Knights Templar to the Freemasons. Join John Michael Greer as he rebuilds a body of lost knowledge that's been used to accumulate and direct energy throughout history...and can be used again today.

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Join author Gordon White as he helps you find the courage to see the world the way it is, rather than the way you want it to be. Discover how to become invincible through initiation, and wage the mind war that will keep you moving toward what you really want professionally and personally in order to achieve a fulfilled life. From sigil magic to working with spiritual allies, The Chaos Protocols helps you act on the unwavering belief that your life should matter and you're not going to let something as trifling as the apocalypse get in the way of it.

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This is an A-Z guide to 60 essential oils that also brings together the combination of flower remedies, gemstones essences, and other vibrational elements that can be incorporated for enhanced healing practice. The beginning chapters outline the history of essential oils and how to use them as well as other elements that can be used in combination with the oils to enhance your practices. These include flower essences, gemstone essences, holy water, divine messengers, chakras, zodiac, planets, numbers, and animals.From there, 60 essential oils are detailed. For each essential oil she includes Name of Oil; Key Phrase; Botanical Name; Note; Common Method of Extraction; Parts Used; Fragrance; Affirmation; Color; Complementary Flower Essences; Complementary Stones; Chakra(s); About the Plant; Chemical Components; Astrological Sign(s); Planet(s); Number(s); Animal(s); Spiritual Uses; Mental Uses; Emotional Uses; Physical Uses; Therapeutic Properties; Divine Guidance; For Your Safety; Interesting Tidbits. The final appendices section provides further information on working with each of these vibrational elements (essential oils, flower remedies, gemstones, and other elements). An extensive glossary is also included.

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Carl F. Neal's classic, bestselling book on making incense with natural ingredients has now been expanded and updated. This new edition includes twice as many ingredients, twice as many base materials, three times as many incense binders, twice as many recipes, expanded information about natural charcoal, a new section on making incense from ingredients from the local supermarket, an extensively expanded and updated chapter on making incense, new illustrations, and two new rituals. Incense is your complete guide to making your own homemade blends. Whether you want to make loose, stick, coil, or cone incense, you'll find detailed instructions for everything from finding the right ingredients to proper drying methods. Explore your "scent-uality" and celebrate your connection to the spiritual side of life.

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Our popular Witch s Tools series now has a new look! Take a magickal flight into the history, tradition, and modern uses of broomsticks. Enjoy broom lore, insights from well-known witchy authors, spells, and instructions for buying or making your own broom. From besoms to broomcorn, The Witch s Broom is an accessible and fascinating guide to broom magic.

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Live fully as a Pagan every day of the year, not only at full moons and holidays. With practical tips for incorporating Pagan spirituality into every aspect of life, To Walk a Pagan Path teaches readers how to: have a meaningful and holistic Pagan practice by following seven simple steps; follow a sacred calendar customized to your beliefs, lifestyle, and environment; make daily activities sacred with quick and easy rituals; connect with the earth in a very real way by producing a portion of your own food-even if you live in an apartment!; and express Pagan spirituality through a variety of craft projects: candles, scrying mirrors, solar wreaths, recipes, and more.

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"Practical Sigil Magic", by Frater U...D..., Europe's best-known ceremonial magician and contemporary occult author, is widely regarded as the definitive guide on the topic. Unavailable for a number of years and long sought-after by ceremonial magicians, chaos magicians, and hermetic practitioners, this classic work is now available once again. Sigil magic is one of the most efficient and effective of magical disciplines. It can be performed without complicated rituals, is independent of dogmatic premises, and can be learned easily and quickly, convincing even beginners of its power and their own abilities. This reference work will provide magicians from novice to adept with instruction that will empower and advance their magical practice.

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Is it possible to be a Christian Witch? At a time when the merging of spiritual systems can be controversial and challenging, this inspiring book offers guidance and insight into blending faiths in today's world. Raised in the Catholic faith, Adelina St. Clair spent many years questioning and soul-searching before she found a way to merge aspects of Wicca and Christianity into a vibrant, loving belief system. Filled with personal anecdotes, this book tells the story of St. Clair's journey of self-discovery and revelation, explaining blending faiths in a way that no formal text ever could. A unique mix of memoir and how-to, this book addresses major contradictions in belief, such as monotheism, Goddess worship, magic, and the teachings of Christ. Through real life examples and daily rituals, it shows how one woman incorporated her Christian identity into a Wiccan practice.

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More people than ever are communicating with angels for comfort, healing, and spiritual guidance. But how do you know which angel to call upon? Angel expert Richard Webster has compiled an impressive collection of well over 500 angels hailing from traditions and belief systems the world over, from the Bible and Jewish scriptures to Islamic and Buddhist texts. Bring about positive change in your life with angel wisdom: achieve goals with Ariel; assume a warrior's strength with Archangel Michael; meet the guardian angel presiding over your astrological sign; and, more. With a snapshot of each angel's traits, rankings, and specialties, you will always know which heavenly helper to invite into your life. From those new to the angelic kingdom to longstanding angel petitioners, all seekers of spiritual enrichment will treasure this alphabetically organized reference guide to invoking the miraculous powers of angels.

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Kick-start your creativity as a writer by calling upon the inspirational powers of the tarot. Used by famous authors such as Stephen King and John Steinbeck, tarot is an excellent tool for unleashing creative thinking and imagination. Applicable to short stories, poetry, non-fiction, novels, and more, this unique guide will enliven your writing at every stage, from fleshing out a premise to submitting a proposal. Breathe new life into an existing project; brainstorm character, dialogue, and plot development ideas; and, break through writer's block-all with idea-stimulating tarot spreads and card descriptions. Featuring a clear introduction to all 78 cards in the tarot deck, this down-to-earth guide is fun and accessible for all, from beginners to advanced users. Try your hand at writing prompts and exploratory games that call upon the archetypal imagery and rich symbolism in each tarot card ...and let the wellspring of inspiration flow!

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If you've ever felt immediately comfortable?or uncomfortable?around someone you've just met, you've probably sensed a person's aura. Now you can learn to actually see the aura?the energy field that surrounds the human body. Popular author Ted Andrews presents simple and effective techniques for not only seeing auras, but also deciphering what the aura reveals about a person's physical, emotional, and spiritual self. Discover how to: See the colours of the aura and interpret their meanings, Make simple tools to measure the aura, Cleanse, strengthen, and protect your own aura, Increase your sensitivity and intuition, Boost your energy and improve your health

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First mentioned by H.P Lovecraft in the 1920s and referred to throughout his fiction, the Necronomicon - a spurious book of occult knowledge - is so infamous that horror cognoscenti playfully speculate it might exist. Tyson isn't the first writer to attempt a full "translation" of the forbidden text.

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There 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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Shirley Andrews combines her own research with the data of scholars, scientists and respected psychics to offer a compelling look into the little-known details about the lost continent of Lemuria and its relationship to Atlantis. What was life like on this beautiful Pacific land before nature destroyed it in 10,000 B.C.? What relevance do these lost civilisations have for todays world?

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Indulge in a year of alluring lunar artwork, spells, and lore with Llewellyn s 2025 Magical Moon Calendar.

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Since ancient times, divination has been an important tool for seeking guidance from the gods. Fortunately, several ancient divination systems are available to us today. The Oracles of Apollo shows how to use two surviving divination systems-the Alphabet Oracle (dating from early third century Greek culture) and the Counsels of the Seven Sages, which were inscribed on tablets at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. There are several different techniques for consulting each oracle. This book provides rituals based in ancient practice for consecrating your divinatory tools and for conducting the most effective divinations. You will also discover important insights into the history and mythology of ancient divinatory practices.

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Bring more innovation and authenticity into your witchcraft with this guide to harnessing the power of your Sun sign.

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This innovative book shows you how to design and apply a personalized system of yoga to all areas of your life. The Yoga Life presents yoga's philosophy and guiding principles in a way that makes it easy to use them every day. Both scientific and spiritual perspectives are featured, merging Eastern and Western wisdom together to show you the ideal path to a happy, healthy, and comprehensive yoga lifestyle. This practical book provides extensive yogic wisdom, real-world examples of the ideas in action, and thought-provoking questions to inspire you. Discover breathwork and meditation exercises, stress-relief techniques, and self-assessment sections. Explore the four steps for whole-person perspective, the five paths of yoga for self-realization, and the ten lifestyle areas for whole health. The Yoga Life has everything you need to build a unique practice that fits your needs.

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Identify, Cleanse, and Heal from Hexes, Curses, and Psychic Attack. Anyone can be the target of a psychic attack, whether it's an intentional curse or an incidental crossing. This book shares effective techniques and practices for recovering from psychic attacks and protecting yourself in the future. Katrina Rasbold shares how to identify the different types of attacks by their symptoms and provides tips for managing an attack with IOB techniques, which stands for Identify, Objectify, and Banish. Discover step-by-step instructions for setting up a healing space, ritual baths and showers, egg cleansing, and working with sacred sprays and smudging bundles. Learn how to do a chakra check and work with spiritual tools such candles, stones, and incense. You will also find advice for cleansing the home, an important step for recovering from many types of intentional crossings. Negative energies initiated by others can have a strong influence on vitality, relationships, and prosperity. With Katrina's guidance, you can uncross yourself from intentional psychic attacks and incidental entity infiltrations, past and current traumas, hooks to unhealthy relationships, and destructive habits that create obstacles to your success. Whether you are suffering from a curse, hex, haunting, possession, the evil eye, or even an accidental self-crossing, this book is a powerful guide to healing and recovery.

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While in deep hypnosis, 29 patients of the author describe their hidden memories of the hereafter, including what has happened to them between their former reincarnations on earth. They reveal how it feels to die, who meets us after death, and what the spirit world is like.

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Shamanism begins as a personal revelation and inner healing, then evolves into a striving for balance and healing into the Earth itself. Many spiritual seekers are interested in shamanism because it is a spiritual path that can be followed in conjunction with any religion or other spiritual belief without conflict. Shamanism has not only been practised by Native Americans and African cultures - for centuries, it was practised by the Europeans, including the Celts. This text presents a workable, modern form of Celtic shamanism that should help raise the reader's spiritual awareness. The book offers specific exercises and techniques to develop spiritual awareness and ties with the natural world: shape-shifting; divination by the Celtic Ogham alphabet; Celtic shamanic tools; travelling to and using magick in the three realms of the Celtic otherworlds; empowering the self; and journeying through meditation.

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The rise of Christianity suppressed the pre-Christian ancestral deities, but they arose again in the guise of the Christian saints, who took on the characters of Pagan deities - adopting special week days, rituals, and rulership over specific problems and occupations. This magico-religious system continues today, and the Reverend Ray Marlbrough guides the reader through a list of 74 saints and their attributes, and shows you how to evoke their powers for practical help through prayer, candle-burning and divination.

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A plain-and-simple tarot guide by a Jungian analyst. This introduction to the tarot is designed for people who want to do readings for themselves or others, and to effect a personal transformation from it. The meaning of each card is learnt quickly with key words and phrases.

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Learn to call befriend and utilize the wisdom of these mythical creatures for increased spiritual fulfillment, knowledge, health and happiness.

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Featuring softer and more refined colours that give it a vintage, well-loved feel, this deck-only version of Mystic Palette Tarot inspires awe with every card flip.

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As a central figure of the Craft, the moon holds a special place in any Hedgewitch's practice. Through more than a hundred spells, recipes, and workings, this two-color, hardcover book shows you how to honor Our Lady of the Night and utilize her power to amplify your magic and affirmations. Discover lunar myths and legends as well as correspondences to herbs, crystals, and deities. You will also learn how to connect with changing energies in each season and moon phase. With guidance for drawing down the moon, making moon water, creating a moon altar, and other sacred activities, The Hedgewitch's Little Book of Lunar Magic features ample inspiration for honoring and harmonizing with this revered celestial body.

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The vagus nerve sends messages between your brain, heart, and digestive system, and with the help of your seven chakras it can be a psychological and spiritual system of healing. Trauma therapist C. J. Llewelyn shows you how to harness this power to heal your past and clear your body of intense reactions that no longer serve you, allowing you to access the compassionate energy of your inner light. When you understand your wiring, you can identify the information your nervous system is sending and work toward calming it. This book reveals the psychological dimensions each of your chakras hold and why you may hurt physically after experiencing traumas. Through more than twenty exercises and journal prompts, you can release that pain instead of running from it and focus on healing your mind, body, and soul.

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Find greater passion, fulfillment, and happiness with this book's deep, astrological insights. In a birth chart, your moon sign represents your true personality and emotions. This companion to Sun Signs, Houses, and Healing, reveals how your sign and the house it occupies can heal your greatest emotional wounds and give you more resilience and confidence. Each chapter provides a thorough breakdown of a particular moon sign, from Aries to Pisces, making it simple to look up yours or a loved one's sign. In addition to characteristics, values, affirmations, and self-care guidelines, you'll learn how the signs approach relationships, find comfort, and face challenges. Everything you need to astrologically boost your healing journey is right here.

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Featuring more than 100 spells for mojo bags, poppets, talismans, jars, and other enchanted containers, this is the spell book you've always wanted. Charity L. Bedell presents original workings rooted in Conjure and Hoodoo, European folk magic, and modern witchcraft. She lays out the basics for using containers and shares extensive resources, making this book perfect for beginners who want to work magic with whatever supplies they have on hand. Container Magic teaches you how to choose the right container, fill it for specific purposes, and cleanse and dispose of materials. You'll discover how to make packets and poppets for short-term goals, charm bags for money magic, and witch balls for long-term protection. This practical book also covers herbal and crystal correspondences, incense and oil formulas, and more.

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Only sixteen chapters of Plethon's Book of Laws survive, and for the first time ever, they have been translated into English in their entirety. George Gemistos, who called himself Plethon, helped to trigger the Renaissance by reawakening an interest in Platonism. After his death, his Christian enemies discovered and burned his secret book on Platonic Pagan theology. These pages are what survived. Through translations and commentary by John Opsopaus PhD, you can immerse yourself in this philosopher's complete system of Neopagan theology and religious practice focused on the Hellenic pantheon and deeply rooted in ancient Greek Paganism. Enrich your own practice with detailed instructions from the Book of Laws on conducting these religious ceremonies. This impressive guide features rituals, prayers, invocations, and hymns for holiday and daily use along with Plethon s complete sacred calendar.

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Enrich your yoga practice with this in-depth look at the poses (asanas) and the spiritual basis for their creation. Modern yoga instructors often emphasize the body while neglecting the mind and spirit, and many practitioners are unaware of yoga s underlying philosophy, symbols, and rituals. To remedy this, Yoga Mythology recounts the stories behind more than sixty asanas, drawing attention to an Indic worldview based on the concepts of eternity, rebirth, liberation, and empathy. Learn how svana-asana (dog pose) is connected to Shiva and bhujanga-asana (cobra pose) was inspired by shape-shifting beings who live below the earth. This playful book includes stories from Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism that nurtured the idea of yoga and shaped the development of its most iconic asanas.

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Manifest Your Desires for the Year with 365 Dynamic Spells. Give yourself a daily boost of magic with new spells, recipes, rituals, and meditations. Spellcasters of all levels will benefit from this almanac's practical bewitchments most require only simple tools and ingredients! This year's enchantments are written by more than a dozen well-known magical experts, including Stephanie Rose Bird, Raven Digitalis, Phoenix LeFae, Najah Lightfoot, Amanda Lynn, Jason Mankey, Gwion Raven, and Laura Tempest Zakroff. Whether you choose to receive your inspiration day by day or search for specific spells with the included cross-reference table, Llewellyn's 2024 Witches' Spell-A-Day Almanac helps you magically address the most important topics for a happy and successful life. It features incantations for love, health, money, protection, home and garden, travel, and more. It also includes daily color and incense recommendations, moon signs and phases, a glossary of magical terms, traditions specific to each month, and space for notes.

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Honour the Sacred Celebrations of the Witches Year. Rituals Recipes Crafts Pagan Lore Planetary Guidance. Deepen your connection to seasonal energies and discover new ways to commemorate each sabbat. This almanac offers fresh perspectives on the Wheel of the Year as well as spells, rituals, crafts, and recipes that draw from both leading-edge ideas and old-world wisdom. With guidance from esteemed practitioners, you can build a migration mobile for Ostara, fry dandelion blossoms for Beltane, conduct a Litha ritual to appease a solitary fairy, explore what makes you feel truly rested during the busy Yule season, and more. Contributors include Charlie Rainbow Wolf, Enfys J. Book, Deborah Castellano, Melissa Tipton, Suzanne Ress, Kate Freuler, Lupa, Mickie Mueller, Natalie Zaman, and others. Includes more than fifty articles written for newcomers and experienced witches: Creative, low-cost arts and crafts projects Quick and easy recipes for delicious appetizers, entrees, beverages, and desserts An overview of astrological influences for each sabbat season Extended rituals for groups and individuals Captivating Pagan folklore and customs. Samhain 2023 to Mabon 2024.

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This book shows how to build a profound magical relationship with a dryad the spirit or life force of the trees. With nine themed charms, author Penny Billington helps you connect with tree nymphs and nature spirits so that you may receive their blessings, advice, and guidance. Nine Ways to Charm a Dryad shares meditations, exercises, writing prompts, and tips for creative art projects designed to support communication with the wise spiritual beings found in the forests and fields. Discover how to sense a tree's aura and learn to breathe with the landscape. Explore the secrets of exchanging gifts and mirroring the movements of the dryads. This book also includes tips for people who are not able to venture outdoors and those with mobility restrictions. Whether you are interested in living a more enchanted life or learning how to absorb the resilience of our stalwart friends, this book's lessons and charms will help you manifest the energy of the trees from roots to crown.

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RJ Spina shares the unique seven-step healing system that he used to overcome chest-down paralysis and chronic illness, and now utilizes to help countless others heal their debilitating health challenges. This book shares basic information and practices you need to apply the Ascend the Frequencies Healing Technique, a healing program that allows you to achieve elevated states of consciousness and harness high-frequency energy for health, vitality, and deep inner peace. Within these pages, you will discover how to let go of the ego mind and access your true essence. You will learn the keys to activating your healing intention, channeling energy through the crown chakra, and turning off the program of illness. Through visualization, meditation, and mantra work, you can reprogram your mind and body for recuperation and optimal wellness.

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Explore the mesmerizing history, lore, and traditions surrounding an event that has long been shrouded in fear and mystery the Witches' Sabbath. This book invites you to learn what it is, how you can get there, and what to do once you are there. Author Kelden presents in-depth historical information on the Sabbath as well as its place within modern Witchcraft.The Witches' Sabbath explores a wide variety of topics, from the earliest days of the Sabbath to the contemporary practice of journeying there. Along with compelling stories and impressive research, this book offers rituals, recipes, and folkloric techniques. From the truth behind the witch's flight to the Sabbath's depiction in art, this book is the ultimate resource for understanding the mysteries of this fascinating event.

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Handfasting is quickly becoming a widely practiced tradition, not only for pagans, but for people from all walks of life. This book is a thorough resource that shares ritual scripts, sample vows, and all the information you need to plan your own ceremony or serve as a celebrant for others. In Modern Handfasting, you will discover the history, practicalities, legal considerations, logistics, and magic of the big day. Author Liz Williams a priestess and long-time celebrant guides you through opening the ceremony, creating a circle, consecration, calling the quarters, vows, tying the knot, and closing the ceremony. You will also discover tips and stories from other celebrants as well as practical information for finding a celebrant, early planning, troubleshooting, working with ceremonial tools, and choosing colours, dates, and other details with magical correspondences.

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Boost your psychic ability and incorporate the greater mysteries of magick into your practice with this groundbreaking book by bestselling author Mat Auryn. A companion to Psychic Witch, Mastering Magick features more than 60 spells and is the first book of its kind to focus on casting magick to bridge the divide between the seen and unseen worlds. Mat teaches you how to connect with the witch's tools, the elements, the moon, the seasons, and the planets to enchant yourself as a powerful psychic witch. You'll learn the mechanics of spell work and how to make your magick as effective as possible. In addition to Mat's own tried-and-true castings, Mastering Magick features more than a dozen spells from well-known witches and practitioners, including Christopher Penczak, Storm Faerywolf, Astrea Taylor, Madame Pamita, and others.

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Black cats, pointed hats, and magic brooms, too! Favourable Fortunes for Curious Witches in the Mini Edition of Everyday Witch Tarot. A fun, practical, mini tarot deck for every witch. Charming images pair with simple explanations to make this the go-to deck for anyone seeking to learn or practice the tarot. Based on the classic Rider-Waite deck but updated for the busy modern witch, this tarot has a whimsical air while still being dedicated to the serious job of providing answers to life's tough questions. This is the mini edition of the Everyday Witch Tarot (9780738746340).

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One of Llewellyn s bestselling tarot decks is now available with brilliantly refreshed artwork and an updated guidebook. With borderless cards, richer colours, and stylish design improvements, the deck retains its powerful readability with a more contemporary look to engage its many fans and new users alike. Following the RWS style and abounding with medieval magicians, priestesses, emperors, and knights, the Gilded Tarot Royale will continue to inspire tarot readers for years to come.

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Join world renowned energy healer and bestselling author Cyndi Dale as she provides a comprehensive guide to energy and chakra work using the four pathways healing system. The concepts and techniques of this potent approach are designed to be totally aligned with love so that you can achieve the awakened state that brings true healing. The elemental pathway works by addressing thoughts, feelings, foods, and other material substances. The power pathway helps you command the movement of forces. The imaginal pathway supports the transfer of energies between otherworldly realms and dimensions. The divine pathway helps you meet your needs in accordance with divine truths, which dissolves the negativity that results from unmet needs. Filled with more than forty specific hands-on exercises, this book shows you how to negotiate the four pathways through the subtle energy organs known as the chakras. You will explore the energy patterns and programs that underlie imbalances and illness and learn shift-healing techniques, methods for energy mapping, and Cyndi's signature Spirit-to-Spirit practice. The four pathways are interconnected and dynamic, so when your transform one you transform them all, leading to healing outcomes that are based in the unifying energy of love.

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Create your own personal mythology with this groundbreaking oracle deck by New York Times bestselling author and artist Nick Bantock. Imagine your inner life as a hero s quest and this deck as your band of faithful companions. The Archeo features 40 archetype cards, a full-colour guidebook detailing their skills and personalities, and two blank cards to create your own archetypal characters. From the alchemist to the trickster, these marvellous cards help you understand your full potential as a person of many parts.

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Filled with spells, rituals, recipes, meditations, and correspondences, this second entry in Llewellyn s new Elements of Witchcraft series strengthens your connection to the element of air. Astrea Taylor presents amazing methods for activating the air energy within you and elevating your craft to new heights. Explore the history, folklore, and modern uses of air magic. Discover practical techniques for incorporating incense, sound, wind, voice, and smell into your practice. This enlightening book also features contributions from well-known writers, including Laura Tempest Zakroff and Phoenix LeFae. With captivating insights on air deities, animal guides, sacred sites, herbs, crystals, and more, Air Magic empowers you to achieve every goal and master this essential element.

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This invaluable resource weaves together mediumship, magick, spiritualism, and ancestral reverence to forge a strong connection to your deceased loved ones. Professional medium Danielle Dionne provides handson exercises and accessible techniques for both honouring your ancestors and working with them for divination and healing. Magickal Mediumship shows you how connecting with the spirits of the dead enhances your spiritual development and magickal practice in many empowering and comforting ways. You ll explore recipes and rites to aid communication and psychic ability, rituals to strengthen your relationship with spirit allies and deities, methods for spiritual hygiene and protection, and much more. This book helps you partner with those beyond the veil and face death as a positive and natural part of your magick.

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