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What is Modern Witchcraft
$22.95From the Pagan Portals Book Series What is Modern Witchcraft? Contemporary Developments in the Ancient Craft by Trevor Greenfield It has been observed that the traditions, philosophies and beliefs that enjoy historical longevity are not those that remain static and unchanging, but rather those that evolve and adapt to meet the needs of different or changing societies. And that truth, of course, can be extended to religions and spiritualities that by necessity must remain relevant to peoples' lives or become intellectual museum pieces. With topics ranging from Cyber Witches to Activism, from Web Weaving to Urban Witchcraft, from the Arts to Kitchen and Solitary Witchcraft and more, What is Modern Witchcraft? considers contemporary developments in the ancient craft and discusses a number of questions and issues that are frequently raised today. What is Modern Witchcraft? is edited by Trevor Greenfield and features essays from Morgan Daimler, Annette George, Irisanya Moon, Rebecca Beattie, Philipp J. Kessler, Amie Ravenson, Rachel Patterson, Melusine Draco, Dorothy Abrams, Arietta Bryant and Mabh Savage. Specifications Artist/ Author: Trevor Greenfield Condition: New Format: Paperback Publication date: 29th March 2019 Number of Pages: 96 ISBN: 9781785358661 Publisher: Moon Books Dimensions: H21.5cm x W14cm x D0.6cm
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The Meaning of Witchcraft
$39.95The Meaning of Witchcraft by Gerald Gardner Often called the father of modern witchcraft, Gerald Gardner’s life and works were ground-breaking in opening the door for the modern revival of Wicca and neo-paganism. The Meaning of Witchcraft (originally published in 1959) was the first sympathetic book written from the point of view of a practicing witch. The foundation of magical beliefs,' Gardner wrote, 'of which witchcraft is a form, is that unseen Powers exist, and that by performing the right sort of ritual, these Powers can be contacted and either forced or persuaded to assist one in some way. People believed this in the Stone Age, and they believe it, consciously or not, today. It is now well known that most superstition is, in fact, broken-down ritual. The meaning of witchcraft is to be found not in strange religious theories about God and Satan but in the deepest levels of the human mind, the collective unconscious, and the earliest developments of human society.' The Meaning of Witchcraft is an enduring and invaluable source book for witches today. This Weiser Classics edition includes a new foreword by Pam Grossman, author of Waking the Witch. In it, Grossman revisits the historical role and mixed legacy that Gardner has played in the revival of witchcraft and magic in modern times. 'Those of us who use the word witch with all of the pride and fortification that it offers us do so thanks to Gardner's lucid, liberating vision.' - Pam Grossman, author of Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power. Specifications Artist/ Author: Gerald Gardner Foreword: Pam Grossman Condition: New Format: Paperback Publication date: 1st April 2023 Number of Pages: 336 ISBN: 9781578637898 Publisher: Weiser Books Dimensions: H22.6cm x W14.6cm x D2.8cm, approximately
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Beneath the Moon
$79.95Beneath The Moon by Rachel Patterson Witchcraft and Moon Magic for a Deeper Practice The Moon: Living, playing and working in tune with her rhythms can change your life and the way you look at the world. She will help you to connect not only with her magic but your own, your intuition and every thread that it wraps around the world. She has the power to transform your life, you have the power within you to do the same. Specifications Artist/ Author: Rachel Patterson Condition: New Format: Paperback Publication date: 2021 Number of Pages: 808 ISBN: 9781785355790 Publisher: John Hunt Dimensions: H21.5cm x W14cm x D4.5cm, approximately
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Mysteries of the Dark Moon
$39.95Mysteries of the Dark Moon: The Healing Power of the Dark Goddess by Demetra George Exploring the mystery, wisdom, and power of the dark phase of the moon's cycle--a lunar-based model for moving through the dark times in our lives with understanding, consciousness, and faith in renewal. The moon's dark phase has traditionally been a time of fear and superstition, a time associated with death and isolation. The mythical embodiment of these fears is the Dark Goddess. Known around the world by many names--Lilith, Kali, Hecate, and Morgana--the archetypal Dark Goddess represents death, sexuality, and the unconscious--the little understood, often feared aspects of life. Demetra George combines psychological, mythical, and spiritual perspective on the shadowy, feminine symbolism of the dark moon to reclaim the darkness from oppressive, fear-based images. George offers rites for rebirth and transformation that teach us to tap into the power of our dark times, maximizing the potential for renewal inherent in our inevitable periods of loss, depression, and anger. Specifications Artist/ Author: Demetra George Condition: Used, VGC, no marks or writing. Images of actual book. Format: Paperback Publication date: 1st Edition 1992 Number of Pages: 298 ISBN: 9780062503701 Publisher: Harper Collins Dimensions: H21cm c W13cm x D2cm, approximately
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The Evil Eye
$34.95The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery, and Magic of the Quiet Curse by Anthony Pagliarulo A practical, modern-day exploration of one of the oldest, most universal, and storied forms of folk magic. The 'evil eye' is rich with cultural anecdotes and traditions, mystical lore, and modern concepts. This book takes a deep dive into the origins of the evil eye, from ancient Egyptian practices to those found in ancient Greece and Rome. Most people are unaware that the world’s major monotheistic religions are replete with references to the evil eye. What did Jesus say about it in his Sermon on the Mount? The prophet Muhammad warned against the dangers of the eye, but what remedy did he provide to offset misfortune? Why and how does the evil eye appear in rabbinic literature and other Jewish texts? The Evil Eye answers these (and other) timeless questions while taking readers on a literary journey that is at once informative, enlightening, and, at times, disturbing. • Defines the evil eye and traces its roots into antiquity and across an extraordinary breadth of cultures and traditions. • Shows readers how to diagnose the evil eye, how to cure it, as well as cast it on others. • Explores the use of amulets and talismans bearing the “evil eye,” including its remarkable prevalence in popular jewellery designs. • Includes the history and use of various talismans such as the Hamsa; the Italian cornicello and mano figa; the azabache stone; the Kabbalah red string; mirror pendants; jumble beads; the Assyrian evil eye; and many others. Specifications Artist/ Author: Antonio Pagliarulo Condition: New Format: Paperback Publication date: 1st September 2023 Number of Pages: 256 ISBN: 9781578637973 Publisher: Weiser Books Dimensions: H29cm x W15.6cm x D1.8cm, approximately
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The Book of Ancestors
$49.95The Book of Ancestors: A Guide to Magic, Rituals, and Your Family History by Claire Goodchild Picking up where The Book of Seances 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. Specifications Artist/ Author: Claire Goodchild Condition: New Format: Hardcover Publication date: 9th April 2024, 1st Edition Number of Pages: 304 ISBN: 9780316353540 Publisher: Little, Brown US Dimensions: H21cm x 16cm x D2.8cm, approximately
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The Book of Séances
$49.95The Book of Séances: A Guide to Divination and Speaking to Spirits by Claire Goodchild From an award-winning artist, a beautifully mysterious guide to conducting seances and communing with the spirits in our conscious and unconscious lives. 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. Specifications Artist/ Author: Claire Goodchild Condition: New Format: Hardcover Publication date: 31st January 2023, 1st Edition Number of Pages: 304 ISBN: 9780316353342 Publisher: Little, Brown US Dimensions: H21cm x 16cm x D2.5cm, approximately
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Communing with the Ancestors
$39.95Communing with the Ancestors: Your Spirit Guides, Bloodline Allies, and the Cycle of Reincarnation by Raven Grimassi Explore the realm of the ancestors with author and Pagan scholar Raven Grimassi. In this fascinating and far-ranging guide, you will learn practices and rituals both ancient and new for communing with the ancestors, specifically: How to build shrines and altars and make offerings. Where to find and work with sacred sites, power places, and special portals to the ancients. Guided imagery that will take you into the Cavern of the Ancestors, the spiritual corridor where the ancestors can be directly approached. How to access the Spirit-Rider, an ancestor that can travel between the realms of mortals and ancients. How to see and understand the restless dead who remain bound to the Earth realms. The role of reincarnation in the soul's relationship to ancestral lineage. Plus, some of the extraordinary folklore, legend, and superstition surrounding the topic. Specifications Artist/ Author: Raven Grimassi Condition: New Format: Paperback Publication date: 10th May 2016 Number of Pages: 224 ISBN: 9781578635931 Publisher: Weiser Books Dimensions: H22.5cm x W15cm x D1.8cm
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From the Bodies of the Gods
$29.95From the Bodies of the Gods: Psychoactive Plants and the Cults of the Dead by Earl Lee This book documents the history of sacrificial and psychoactive practices from the Minoans onward through Christian sects, showing how ancient acts of ritual cannibalism and visionary intoxication remain deeply embedded in the theology and sacraments of modern religion. The origins of modern religion in human sacrifice, ritual cannibalism, visionary intoxication, and the Cult of the Dead. • Explores ancient practices of producing sacred hallucinogenic foods and oils from the bodies of the dead for ritual consumption and religious anointing. • Explains how these practices are deeply embedded in the symbolism, theology, and sacraments of modern religion, specifically Christianity and the Eucharist. • Documents the rites of Cults of the Dead from the prehistoric Minoans on Crete to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Hebrews to early and medieval Christian sects such as the Cathars. Long before the beginnings of civilization, humans have been sacrificed and their flesh used to produce sacred foods and oils for use in religious rites. Originating with the sacred harvest of hallucinogenic mushrooms from the corpses of shamans and other holy men, these acts of ritual cannibalism and visionary intoxication are part of the history of all cultures, including Judeo-Christian ones, and provided a way to commune with the dead. These practices continued openly into the Dark Ages, when they were suppressed and adapted into the worship of saintly bones--or continued in secret by a few “heretical” sects, such as the Cathars and the Knights Templar. While little known today, these rites remain deeply embedded in the symbolism, theology, and sacraments of modern religion and bring a much more literal meaning to the church’s “Holy Communion” or symbolic consumption of the body and blood of Christ. Documenting the sacrificial, cannibalistic, and psychoactive sacramental practices associated with the Cult of the Dead from the prehistoric Minoans on Crete to the ancient Egyptians and Hebrews and onward to early and medieval Christian sects, Earl Lee shows how these religious rites influenced the development of Western religion. In particular, he reveals how Christianity originated with Jesus’s effort to restore the sacred rites of Moses, including the Marzeah, or Feast for the Dead. Examining the connections between these rites and the mysterious funeral of Father Sauniere in Rennes-le-Château, the author explains why the prehistoric Cult of the Dead has held such power over Western civilization, so much so that its echoes are still heard today in our literature, film, and arts. Specifications Artist/ Author: Earl Lee Condition: New Format: Paperback Publication date: 16th May 2012 Number of Pages: 256 ISBN: 9781594774584 Publisher: Park Street Press Dimensions: H23cm x W15cm x D2.5cm, approximately
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Psychedelic Mystery Traditions
$39.95Psychedelic Mystery Traditions: Spirit Plants, Magical Plants, Ecstatic Plants by Thomas Hatsis A comprehensive look at the long tradition of psychedelic magic and religion in Western civilization Explores the use of psychedelics and entheogens from Neolithic times through Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance to the Victorian era and beyond. Reveals how psychedelics were integrated into pagan and Christian magical practices and demonstrates how one might employ a psychedelic agent for divination, sex magic, alchemy, communication with gods, and more. Examines the role of entheogens in the Mysteries of Eleusis in Greece, the worship of Isis in Egypt, the Dionysian mysteries, and the magical practices of the Thessalian witches as well as Jewish, Roman, and Gnostic traditions. Unbeknownst – or unacknowledged – by many, there is a long tradition of psychedelic magic and religion in Western civilization. As Thomas Hatsis reveals, the discovery of the power of psychedelics and entheogens can be traced to the very first prehistoric expressions of human creativity, with a continuing lineage of psychedelic mystery traditions from antiquity through the Renaissance to the Victorian era and beyond. Describing how, when, and why different peoples in the Western world utilized sacred psychedelic plants, Hatsis examines the full range of magical and spiritual practices that include the ingestion of substances to achieve altered states. He discusses how psychedelics facilitated divinatory dream states for our ancient Neolithic ancestors and helped them find shamanic portals to the spirit world. Exploring the mystery religions that adopted psychedelics into their occult rites, he examines the role of entheogens in the Mysteries of Eleusis in Greece, the worship of Isis in Egypt, and the psychedelic wines and spirits that accompanied the Dionysian mysteries. The author investigates the magical mystery traditions of the Thessalian witches as well as Jewish, Roman, and Gnostic traditions. He reveals how psychedelics were integrated into pagan and Christian magical practices and demonstrates how one might employ a psychedelic agent for divination, magic, alchemy, or god and goddess invocation. He explores the use of psychedelics by Middle Eastern and medieval magicians and looks at the magical use of cannabis and opium from the Crusaders to Aleister Crowley. From ancient priestesses and Christian gnostics, to alchemists, wise-women, and Victorian magicians, Hatsis shows how psychedelic practices have been an integral part of the human experience since Neolithic times. Specifications Artist/ Author: Thomas Hatsis Condition: New Format: Paperback Publication date: 11th September 2018 Number of Pages: 288 ISBN: 9781620558003 Publisher: Park Street Press Dimensions: approx. H23cm x W15cm x D1.8cm, approximately
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The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces
$29.95The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces: How to Create Magical Spaces in Your Home for Ritual and Intention by Anjou Kiernan The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces shows you how to curate over 50 magical spaces throughout your home that artfully and intentionally observe seasonal celebrations. In her book, Anjou Kiernan shows you how to create altars and sacred spaces based on the Wheel of the Year. Simple rituals and DIY projects give you the tools you need to mindfully reflect upon the seasonal Sabbats and holidays. Whether building a sacred fire pit for Beltane or Feast Table for the Autumn Equinox, learn how to honour the sacred doorways of the year and bring magic into your daily life. Specifications Artist/ Author: Anjou Kiernan Condition: New Format: Hardcover Publication date: 2nd July 2020 Number of Pages: 176 ISBN: 978-1592339440 Publisher: Fair Winds Press Dimensions: H20cm x W15cm x D1.8cm, approximately
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Slavic Witchcraft
$28.95Slavic Witchcraft: Old World Conjuring Spells & Folklore by Helvin Natasha Passed down through generations, the Slavic practice of magic, witchcraft, and sorcery is still alive and well in Russia, the Ukraine, and Belarus, as well as the Balkans and the Baltic states. There are still witches who whisper upon tied knots to curse or heal, sorceresses who shape-shift into animals or household objects, magicians who cast spells for love or good fortune, and common folk who seek their aid for daily problems big and small. Sharing the extensive knowledge she inherited from her mother and grandmother, including spells of the “Old Believers” previously unknown to outsiders, Natasha Helvin explores in detail the folk history and practice of Russian sorcery and Eastern Slavic magical rites, offering a rich compendium of more than 300 spells, incantations, charms, and practical rituals for love, relationships, career success, protection, healing, divination, averting the evil eye, communicating with spirits and ancestors, and a host of other life challenges and daily situations, with complete step-by-step instructions to ensure your magical goals are realized. She explains how this tradition has only a thin Christian veneer over its pagan origins and how the Slavic pagan gods and goddesses acquired new lives as the saints of the Eastern Orthodox Church. She details how the magical energy for these spells and rituals is drawn from the forces of nature, revealing specific places of power in the natural world as well as the profound power of graveyards and churches for casting spells. She explores the creation of amulets and talismans, the importance of icons, and the proper recital of magical language and actions during spells, as well as how one becomes a witch or sorceress. Offering a close examination of these 2,000-year-old occult practices, Helvin also includes Slavic folk advice, adapted for the modern era. Revealing what it means to be a Slavic witch or sorceress, and how this vocation pervades all aspects of life, she shows that each of us has magic within that we can use to take control of our own destiny. Specifications Artist/ Author: Natasha Helvin Condition: New Format: Paperback Publication date: 6th August 2019 Number of Pages: 224 ISBN: 9781620558423 Publisher: Destiny Books Dimensions: H22.8cm x W15cm x D1.5cm, approximately
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