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Little, Brown & Company The Book of Ancestors: A Guide to Magic, Rituals, and Your Family History
Picking up where The Book of Séances left off, artist, author, and witch Claire Goodchild delivers a guide that is truly the first of its kind: The Book of Ancestors, a map for seekers looking to develop a relationship with their ancestors.Through a combination of text and illustration, The Book of Ancestors explores the history of traditional genealogy topics, such as "how to research and build a family tree" and "the history of cemeteries." Alongside these practical measures, Claire provides rituals, spells, and crafts from her own personal practice, drawing on the British and Slavic traditions of her heritage, alongside contributions from fellow witches including Codi Popovich and Marjorie from The Punk Priestess for a broader, more enriched lens.As the text progresses, Claire guides her readers through the creation their own "Book of Ancestors," a family grimoire of sorts, blending together their own ancestral legacies with witchcraft that can be passed down to future family. Visually, The Book of Ancestors pairs with The Book of Seances, containing witchy, esoteric, and funerary images in a Victorian style with lots of floral embellishments and classic colours. Whether a seasoned witch, or a newcomer to the spirit world, readers will walk away from The Book of Ancestors feeling empowered to perform their own rituals and spells, research family history, and form a lasting relationship with those who came before.
£25.00
Abrams The Arcana of Astrology Boxed Set: Oracle Deck and Guidebook for Cosmic Insight
Harness the magic of the cosmos with astrology-themed oracle cards The Arcana of Astrology is a dreamy guidebook and deck of 54 oracle cards revolving around all things astrological. Author and artist Claire Goodchild created this deck as a tool to teach the archetypes of astrology, with art inspired by vintage star charts and cards featuring the zodiac signs, the 12 houses, and the planets, moon phases, and more. The term oracle encompasses all card decks used for divination, which are typically used as a way to get insight into a situation and tap into your intuition. But don’t be intimidated if you know nothing about astrology or oracle-reading—the 96-page guidebook teaches you everything you need to know about reading cards and applying their message to your life. With practice, The Arcana of Astrology will deepen your connection to the cosmos, to yourself, and to those around you.
£24.29
Octopus Publishing Group The Modern Tarot Reader
Let award-winning artist and astrologer Claire Goodchild help you to unlock the ancient mysteries of the tarot as you harness this powerful tool of self-discovery and spiritual growth.This elegant pack comes complete with a hauntingly beautiful tarot deck and a brief guide to the art.
£18.00
Abrams Harney Sons How to Read Tea Leaves
Find love, fortune, and change with this 66-card deck and illustrated guidebook from global tea brand Harney & Sons Fine Teas that teaches beginners how to read and interpret tea leaves This card deck and guidebook set by the beloved tea brand is perfect for guiding readers through the mystical art of tea leaf reading. John Harney himself, founder of Harney & Sons, loved this form of divination, and his grandchildren will attest that he was always happy to read for friends and strangers alike.Harney & Sons How to Read Tea teaches the basics of tea leaf reading, the history behind the ancient practice, how to interpret and apply the symbols in your cup, and methods of conducting readings for yourself, friends, or family. This book’s dictionary of symbols is divided into six categories, each with a specific tea pairing, for readings of Love, Clarity, Success, Change, Omens, and Inspiration, to help you reveal hidden truths and gain spiritu
£24.00
Little, Brown & Company The Book of Séances: A Guide to Divination and Speaking to Spirits
As long as people have lived, they have longed for wisdom and comfort from those who have died. In The Book of Séances, artist, author, and witch Claire Goodchild takes readers on a journey through the historical landscape of spiritualism and guides questers through safe practices for cultivating a connection with the other side.The Book of Séances details the four types of spiritual encounters, teaches us how to protect ourselves, and breaks down the different tools -- from spirit boards and tarot to dominoes and charms -- that are essential for opening a bridge to the afterlife. Whether conducting solitary or group séances, this book offers a way to safely glimpse beyond the veil.Through her evocative writing and singular art, Claire provides a comprehensive history of the séance, alongside an immersive guide to accessing and communing with the spirit world. The Book of Séances provides hauntingly lovely signposts into our own personal mythology as revealed through our conscious and unconscious lives.
£20.00