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First published in 1928, this book is a fascinating insight into the then-perception of ritual magic and Witchcraft. Olliver traces the beliefs and practices of magic from its origin s thousands of years ago in the 'fearsome demonologies' of religions through the 'devil-infested atmosphere of the Middle Ages' to modern day metaphysics. He also examines - among other subjects - symbolism; ancient texts; sexual worship; sorcery; teh Sabbat; witch trials; vampirism; werewolves; divination; astrology; alchemy and black and white magic. -
Explore the history, music, art and symbols of this fascinating and ancient religion. Discover the Voodoo spirits who can help you on your journey through life. Learn about the rituals, charms, magical lamps, and baths used to protect against ill-health, charm a lover, balance the soul, and achieve success and prosperity. Illustrated. -
Paganism: Vivianne Crowley
$20.00A fabulous start-up book by a respected Pagan practitioner. It covers: What is Paganism? Pagan Beliefs; Is Paganism Appropriate to Me? The Pagan Gods; Celebrating the Seasonal Cycle; Spiritual Practice. A must for anyone considering this Path in life. Illustrated. -
First published in 1936, the author examines the centuries-old fascination with witchcraft, sorcery and the supernatural. In times gone by the simple and credulous had limited ability to deal with phenomena of which they were ignorant. Many events and happenings beyond the 'normal' were regarded as malefic forces at work. In certain eras, witchcraft has been blamed for everything from curdled milk to bad luck. This is an account of the lore and practices of witchcraft, separating the reality of occult practices from the fear-filled imaginings as well as a guide to spells, salves and Sabbats for both male and female practitioners. There is also information on the witchhunts and the witch-hunters: the rigged 'trials', allegedly infallible and often absurd 'tests' that was meant to prove evil witchcraft and the false accusations. Contents: Part I. Concerning Witchcraft: Fancy and Fact; The Short Way with Witches. Part II. The Witch-Hunters: Lancashire, Essex, Salem; Modern Instances. Part III. Warlocks Weird: The Magician in Spite of Himself; The Conjurers and the Crystal; The Kissing Witch. Part IV. Oddments: Lady Witches; Hoodoo; Not Witches. -
This complete handbook of magic and esoteric wisdom is the ideal reference for anyone interested in learning more about esotericism, folklore, paranormal phenomena, and mysteries. It provides a brief historical background on each topic and explains how mystical powers and magical arts can enrich your life. Also covered: astrology, palmistry, dowsing, color magic; the role of traditions, myths and folklore, including predictions of the future, the use of amulets, alchemy and druidism; stories and facts about magical and otherworldly creatures such as vampires, werewolves, elves, ghosts; fascinating information about nature magic with source rituals, predictions from fire, moon magic, ley lines, tree wisdom; and descriptions and testimonies of paranormal phenomena such as clairvoyance, automatic writing, poltergeists, reincarnation and telepathy.
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Modern Paganism is a religion of choice, one that allows for the devotion to different Gods and Goddesses. Here the author and three other modern Pagan elders tell of their religious observances and show how demonstrating deep connections can work in your life. Explaining their intense working with specific deities corresponding with the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, Alexei Kondratiev writes on Brigit; Geoffrey W. Miller on Anubis; Maureen Reddington-Wilde on Aphrodite; and Harrow on Gaia. From the myths and stories surrounding each deity to rituals and exercises for their veneration, suggestions for personal retreats; vision quests and dream work - this is the ideal guide for those practitioners ready to interact more intensely with the Ancient Gods. -
Written in 1922, this book is still considered to be the most authoritative work on the occult, witchcraft and paganism. Frazer attempted to define the shared elements of religious belief and scientific thought, discussing fertility rites, human sacrifice, the dying god, the scapegoat, and many other symbols and practices whose influences had extended into 20th-century culture. His thesis is that old religions were fertility cults that revolved around the worship and periodic sacrifice of a sacred king and that mankind progresses from magic through religious belief to scientific thought. This is a condensed version, in which the overall mastery of the subject is made much clearer and much more readable. Cover art by Peter Goodfellow. -
A fascinating A - Z guide to the traditions of astrology including Western, Chinese and Native American systems. Beautifully illustrated with easy-to-follow charts, this is an exploration of techniques to provide valuable insight into your destiny, character and relationships as well as your personal connection with the earth, nature and the four seasons. -
Hamilton 'Hap' Barhydt (1928-2007) with a BS in physics from Yale and a PhD in engineering physics, worked on the development of guided missiles and infrared imaging systems, then twenty-nine years of innovation in electro-optics at the Hughes Aircraft Company. But as the Vietnamese War wound down, he began to question the morality of his work. His soul-searching led to a journey to the ancient holy places of the Mediterranean in the company of a group of New Agers. Poetry, photos and commentary explore the ideas of ancient Greece, the early goddess religions and spiritual healing; the secrets of the Giza Plateau; Jerusalem, the centre of Judaism, Christianity and Islam; the aspects of Sufism and an early Christian upbringing integrated with Buddhism. It also led him to his wife, Elizabeth and the founding of Loving Life, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to research and teaching in touch healing. -
James Allen (1864-1912) retired from the business world to pursue a life of writing and contemplation. He saw the darkness of the world and believed he had an answer - and millions of readers agreed with him. One of the most popular writers in the fields of inspiration and spirituality at the turn of the 20th century, Allen diffuses the darker side of human nature with his calming thoughts on transcending the temptations that lead to grief and suffering, pain and sorrow.His words continue to motivate readers today to take the reins of their own happiness and be the guide of their own lives. From Passion To Peace was first published in 1910. -
A comprehensive study of the mystical significance of the gemstones mentioned in the Bible, as well as all 62 minerals - from adamant to zircon - not forgetting the 'pearl of great price' and the 'salt of the earth'. Their use and origin is given as well as their significance in the Biblical narrative, Reviewed as a 'a deep mine of information, folklore, history and archeological discovery.' -
Chopra turns his story-telling and teaching gifts to Arthurian legend, revitalised with all the uplifting themes of his teachings. When Camelot fell under the savage onslaught of Arthur's bastard son Mordred, Merlin alone foresaw that the legend would not die. Twelve centuries later, the wizard's game is being played yet again in and around the English town of Somerset. Arthur Callum and Katy Kilbride, two young constables investigating a murder, become entangled in an eerie, twilight realm in which past and present are grafted together. They and their friends have their lives transformed in a wondrous awakening both visionary and human.
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Just For Today: James Keller
$20.00How would life be if everyone on the face of the planet started the day with a strong, positive thought? Although this little book of a year of daily thoughts is Christian - complete with Bible references - the thoughts can be adapted to any faith. -
This is the story of Mary Slessor (1848 - 1915) whose heroic service is commemorated in a window in the Victoria Art Gallery, Dundee. In 1874 there was a great wave of missionary enthusiasm and Mary Slessor answered the call. In 1876 she set sail from Liverpool for Nigeria where she learned Efik, one of the numerous local languages, then began teaching. Because of her understanding of the native language and her bold personality Mary Slessor gained the trust and acceptance of the locals and was able to spread Christianity while promoting women's rights and protecting native children. -
Confidence, tension, a new self-image, guilt...these are the varied responses of women returning to study. This is more than just an encouragement to women to go back to school or university. It's a sensitive and careful analysis of why women return to study and what happens when they do. Martin is determined to show women what are the facts and implications of a second chance - so they can choose with understanding and confidence. -
Sequel to The Man Who Listens. Many years have passed since John Godfrey's sanctuary was built as a refuge for the lost. It is just two marble rooms: one for those waiting to be heard and one for the Man Who Listens. The Man Who Listens accepts every blasphemy, every pitiful excuse, and every intimate tale of degradation with silent understanding. He is a mysterious stranger. Drawn to the Sanctuary are the grieving, the despairing, the cynical, the defeated, the dying, the betrayed, and the broken...a minister who no longer believes in God; a loving usband who would kill his wife to prevent her lingering death from cancer; a thirty-three year old 'boy'; a rich man who has nothing; a coloured man agonising over a life lived as a symbol; a woman whose hope is a dream; a mother forsaking her faith in the wake of her child’s leukemia; a suicidal working man who has lost his business and his family; an artist going blind and mad; and a disbelieving cop who furiously seeks out the Sanctuary for one purpose: to expose the Man Who Listens as a fraud. For each, there is a revealing confrontation and the discovery that he or she needs to make. -
Instant Calm - the busy person's guide to finding peace and contentment in a restless world. These ingenious shortcuts to calm are written in entertaining, easy-to-follow language and are gleaned from sources as divergent as the wisdom of ancient civilizations and the discoveries of modern science. Wilson's solutions are based on meditation, acupressure, self-hypnosis, psychotherapy, aromatherapy, exercise, diet, and much more. -
The Celtic approach to mysticism is holistic, with little distinction made between the sacred and the secular, or between the physical world and the spiritual. The spiritual awareness grew from Celtic myths and legends: god-like warriors; druids who could walk between the worlds; and magical lands that lay on the boundaries of earthly kingdoms. Celtic mysticism is an approach to life and this book brings the Celtic world - its histories and stories - into a modern context. The important myths and the Celts' feeling for their world is explored and explained and there are exercises to increase your awareness of the power of nature and its holistic character as well as using meditation and mind-journeying to meet Celtic archetypes. -
For 2000 years, since it pierced the side of Christ, the Spear of Destiny has been invested with amazing occult power. This is the legend and its continuing fulfillment through the decline of the Roman Empire, the Dark Ages and into the twentieth century. It tells the story of the chain of men who possessed the Spear, from Herod the Great to Adolf Hitler and how they sought to change the face of history by wielding its occult powers for good or evil. The Spear of Destiny is identified as the Spear of the Holy Grail mentioned in the sagas of the Dark Ages and shows the Grail to be a uniquely Western path to mind expansion. For the first time the Satanic occult development and faculties of Adolf Hitler are described in authentic and documented detail, demonstrating how he furthered his aims and his conquest of the world by black magic practices. The final chapters describe a Manichean battle of worlds behind the changing scene of modern times. With black and white photographs. -
Atlantis...Avalon..Lemuria and Lyonesse; the country of the Amazons, the kingdom of Prester John and the realm of the Queen of Sheba... Stories of the lost or undiscovered worlds of antiquity have fascinated us through the ages - and will certainly continue to do so. The author examines both the scientific and the mystical of the problem of historical or legendary lost worlds and sets out the evidence for the reader to asse4ss fact and fiction. With medieval maps and images. -
Health in body, mind and spirit - a fanciful cliché or a real possibility? More and more health care professionals are recognising and seeking an integrated approach to health, healing and well-being; and more people are seeking integrated health care that will treat more than the symptoms of dis-ease. This volume covers ancient wisdom and modern medicine; and the contributors represent a wide range of disciplines and beliefs. Key chapters include Buddhist Medicine and Mental Well-Being; Spiritual Healing: Research Evidence and Practical Application; Communication Skills; Conflict Resolution; The Role of Melatonin in Healing;The Kabbalah and Mind/Emotion Balance and so much more. Whether you are a health car professional wishing to expand your horizon, or a person seeking an alternative cure, this is the book for you. -
A profusely illustrated compendium of astrological knowledge that explores the significance of each of the twelve sun signs of the zodiac and the complementary effect of the moon in its different phases. Julia and Derek Parker are established leaders in the field of astrology. They combined their skills in 1971 with the publication of The Complete Astrologer, which became an international bestseller. This was followed by more than 40 books, including the highly successful Parker's Astrology. The Parkers have also broadcast and lectured throughout Europe, Australia, Canada, and the United States. Illustrated. -
Cornelius Agrippa was German polymath, physician, legal scholar, soldier, theologian and occult writer. His Three Books of Occult Philosophy published in 1533 drew heavily upon Kabbalah, Hermeticism and neo-Platonism. His book was widely influential among occultists of the early modern period, and was condemned as heretical by the inquisitor of Cologne. He was had somewhat of a reputation as a prophet. It is believed that he was involved in a secret occult group as a young man, but in later life he recanted his belief in magical and occult practices. Given the seriousness of his beliefs it is unlikely that he would have penned the Oracle; and it is more likely that during the Victorian age period of interest in seances and able turning, an entrepreneur has based this Oracle on a form of divination descended from Agrippa. The method involves choosing a question from a list of 100, then randomly selecting a symbol and matching the symbol to a table which gives on which page the answer may be found. -
It has been written, and should be read, as a travel book. But its journey is through the land of the spirit. Nicholas shows post-World War II Britain as a chaos of conflicting faiths. He describes the neglected streets of Canterbury; the crowds that throng around spirit-healers ; he examines the claims of the Christian Scientists and analyses the growing power of Rome. He travelled from the valleys of Wales, where faith is expressed in song to the remotest haunts of the Wee Frees (a small group of Scots Presbyterians who chose to remain outside the 1900 union of the Scottish United Kirk.) where worship is as stark and stern as the barren countryside. -
First published in 1991, Parkers' Astrology is universally acknowledged as one of the best practical introductions to astrology for interested amateurs and budding professionals. It has now been expanded and updated for a new generation and includes the latest developments in astrology, from the effect of the comet/asteroid Chiron to Astro'Carto'Graphy - the new technique of location astrology. There is also a fresh look at the ancient art of horary astrology and explores advanced birth chart techniques using midpoints, harmonics and the moon's nodes. Beautifully illustrated. -
Need advice on business matters, health or affairs of the heart? Hazel brings a New Age awareness and interpretations to the I Ching, allowing easy access to this ancient wisdom and prophecy. Said to be the oldest book in the world, the I Ching is a source of divination from Taoist and Confucian philosophy written by Chinese scholars over 3000 years ago. No-one knows exactly how the I Ching works - but work it does. -
The two volumes of Seventy Eight Degrees of Wisdom have inspired a whole generation of students of the Tarot. Described by many as the Bible of Tarot readers, the books brought awareness of myth and modern psychology to the Tarot’s ancient esoteric symbolism. This new edition contains the full texts of The Major Arcana and The Minor Arcana appear in one volume. The Tarot is an eternally fascinating set of strange and beautiful pictures, beyond which lies a world of potent symbols granting access to a path of self knowledge, personal growth and freedom. These symbols connect us to the great stories of world mythology and the eternal truths of the soul. Learn how to use Tarot as an effective and accessible means of self-enlightenment. The book includes a complete section on how to give Tarot readings, as well as an analysis of the origins, meaning and psychological aspects of Tarot divination.
