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Baphomet Postcard
$39.95Vintage 1970s Baphomet Postcard Baphomet has been referenced since at least the 1090s, possibly linked to Islam, as chroniclers referred to mosques as "Bafumarias." Some suggest it may derive from "Mahomet," an alternate spelling of Muhammad, although many theories exist. The figure gained notoriety during the Inquisition with the Knights Templar, who, under torture, sometimes confessed to worshipping a pagan idol named Baphomet, though not consistently across the order. Its true connection to the Templars remains uncertain, possibly stemming from fabricated accusations by the Church. After a period of relative obscurity, Baphomet reemerged in 19th-century occult writings, particularly through Eliphas Lévi, who illustrated a human-goat figure known as the "Sabbatic Goat." This depiction influenced the Rider-Waite tarot's Devil image, and Baphomet is viewed in some mystical traditions as a deity embodying the universe and its opposing forces. This 1970s oversized postcard features a photograph of a statue of Baphomet, based on an illustration by Eliphas Lévi, with the title at the bottom reading, 'Baphomet, The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic.' The text on the back of the postcard reads, BAPHOMET – The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, 235 Jefferson (Fisherman's Wharf), San Francisco, California, and the caption, 'The Horned God of the Witches or the Goat-Headed Devil was the traditional figure of evil during the 1600s.' Each postcard is in good condition for its age and measures 21cm x 15cm. Specifications Format: Paper, large postcard Publication date: 1970s Condition: Vintage, unsold stock Copyright: The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, San Fransico Dimensions: H21cm x W15cm, approximately
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The Witch’s Wheel of the Year
$44.95The Ultimate Guide to the Witch's Wheel of the Year: Rituals, Spells & Practices for Magical Sabbats, Holidays & Celebrations by Anjou Kiernan The Ultimate Guide to The Witch’s Wheel of the Year offers a complete guide to celebrating the eight Wiccan sabbats as part of your spiritual practice. Anjou Kiernan guides you through the history of the holidays, their pagan roots, and how to merge these sacred cycles and celebrations with today's traditions and holidays. Lavishly illustrated and photographed, The Ultimate Guide to The Witch’s Wheel of the Year illustrates spells and practices that will help you incorporate the old magick of the seasons into your modern life. Accompanying each turn of the Wheel as it cycles through the holidays of Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lughnasadh, Mabon, and Samhain are: feast recipes - fertility spells - protection amulets - home wards - divination rituals - prosperity charms, and more ... From the bright blessings of the Yuletide solstice to the fertile flower magick of Beltane to the thinning of the veil on Samhain, each transition lends itself to a unique catalogue of spells, altars, and practices that you can use all year long. Specifications Artist/ Author: Anjou Kiernan Condition: New Format: Hardcover Publication date: 16th February 2021 Number of Pages: 208 ISBN: 9781592339839 Publisher: Fair Winds Press (MA) Dimensions: H28.8cm x H20.8cm x D1.8cm, approximately
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Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words
$54.95Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells: From Abraxas to Zoar by Claude Lecouteux From Abracadabra to the now famous spells of the Harry Potter series, magic words are no longer confined to the practices of pagans, alchemists, witches, and occultists. They have become part of the popular imagination of the Western world. Passed down from ancient Babylon, Egypt, and Greece, these words and the rituals surrounding them have survived through the millennia because they work. And as scholar Claude Lecouteux reveals, often the more impenetrable they seem, the more effective they are. Presenting a wealth of material on magical words, signs, and charms, both common and obscure, Lecouteux also explores the magical words and spells of ancient Scandinavia, the Hispano-Arabic magic of Spain before the Reconquista, the traditions passed down from ancient Egypt, and those that have stayed in use until the present day. Specifications Artist/ Author: Claude Lecouteux Condition: New Format: Hardcover Publication date: 24th October 2015 Number of Pages: 448 ISBN: 9781620553749 Publisher: Inner Traditions Dimensions: H22.9cm x W15cm x D2.8cm, approximately
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The High Magic of Talismans & Amulets
$49.95The High Magic of Talismans & Amulets: Tradition and Craft by Claude Lecouteux A comprehensive study of the use of talismans and amulets in the Western Mystery Tradition. • Provides an in-depth look at the medieval and Renaissance use of amulets and talismans, including the work of Agrippa, Albertus Magnus, and Athanasius Kircher. • Provides a full summary of the magical knowledge required to make an amulet or talisman, including the invocations required to activate their powers. • Reviews different kinds of amulets and talismans, from ancient jewelry and magical objects to the modern rabbit’s foot or lucky horseshoe. The use of talismans and amulets stretches back nearly to the dawn of man, from everyday items magically prepared, such as horns or coins, to intricate and beautiful jewelry imbued with protective powers. Drawing on his private collection of medieval manuscripts as well as his privileged access to the rare book archives of major European universities, Claude Lecouteux provides a comprehensive history of the use of talismans and amulets for protection, healing, and divine influence. He explores their use in the Western Mystery Tradition as well as Eastern and Middle Eastern beliefs about these magical objects and their incorporation–despite Church anathema–into the Christian tradition of Medieval Europe. Reviewing many different kinds of amulets and talismans used throughout the ages, such as a rabbit’s foot, horseshoe, gris-gris bag, or an inscribed parchment charged through ritual, he details the principles and symbology behind each object and shows that their use is still as widespread today as any time in the past. Lecouteux explains the high magic behind the hermetic art of crafting amulets and talismans: the chains of sympathy, astrological geography, and the invocations required to activate their powers. He explores the work of adepts such as Agrippa, Albertus Magnus, and Athanasius Kircher, including an in-depth look at Kircher’s work on planetary seals in his Oedipus Aegyptiacus. Illustrated throughout with period art depicting magical symbols, seals, and a wide array of talismans and amulets, this comprehensive study provides a practical guide to the historical development and step-by-step creation of magical objects. Specifications Artist/ Author: Claude Lecouteux Condition: New Format: Hardcover Publication date: 1st May 2014 Number of Pages: 272 ISBN: 9781620552797 Publisher: Inner Traditions Dimensions: H22.9cm x W15cm x D2.5cm, approximately
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The Key of Solomon the King
$49.95The Key of Solomon the King: A Magical Grimoire of Sigils and Rituals for Summoning and Mastering Spirits by Clavicula Salomonis A magical grimoire of sigils and rituals for summoning and mastering spirits, The Key of Solomon the King is the most famous, or infamous, of all magick books. It has influenced everything from the revival of magick and the Western Mystery Traditions (tarot, alchemy, astrology, etc.) to fictional works such as Lovecraft's The Necronomicon. Purported to have been penned by King Solomon himself, the book provides instruction for incantations, rituals, and sigils used to call upon and control spirits and demons. Those practicing magick have used it extensively through the centuries, but its true origins and purpose have been lost in the mists of time. No library of the contemporary occult student or practicing magician is complete without this tome. It remains a standard of esoteric lore by which others are measured. This edition includes a new foreword by noted esoteric scholar Joseph Peterson. Specifications Artist/ Author: Clavicula Salomonis Condition: New Format: Paperback Publication date: 2016 Number of Pages: 160 ISBN: 9781578636082 Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser Dimensions: H25.5cm x W17.8cm x D1.5cm, approximately
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TAROT
$22.95TAROT: A Guided Workbook to Unlock and Explore Your Magickal Intuition by Editors of Chartwell Start your tarot journey today with Tarot: A Guided Workbook. The art of reading tarot cards draws on your innate ability to make connections, recognize yourself in the stories around you, and reinterpret signs with meaning. You can use it to uncover fascinating insights into your soul, love life, relationships, finances and career, as well as your potential. This tarot guide gives you the information you need to decode each one of the cards in the tarot deck along with writing prompts to help you tune in to your intuition whenever you need a little guidance. Think about the card and follow the prompts to discover more about yourself, understand the lessons in your experiences, and move forward. - Learn what each card, suit, and number means, including their reverse meanings - Discover the most popular spreads for reading and how to create your own - Cultivate more rewarding relationships and heal from past wounds Whether you are new to tarot or have been reading tarot for years, the writing prompts in this workbook will help you engage with the cards on a deeper level than ever before. Specifications Artist/ Author: Chartwell Editors Condition: New Format: Paperback Publication date: 26th July 2022 Number of Pages: 192 Condition: New ISBN: 9780785840787 Publisher: Chartwell Books Dimensions: H16cm x W21cm x D2cm, approximately
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Witchcraft A History in 13 Trials
$34.95Witchcraft A History in 13 Trials by Marion Gibson Salem, King James VI, Malleus Maleficarum. The world of witch hunts and witch trials sounds antiquated, relics of an unenlightened and brutal age. However, 'witch hunt' is heard often in the present-day media, and the misogyny it is rooted in is all too familiar today. A woman was prosecuted under the 1735 Witchcraft Act as recently as 1944. This book uses thirteen significant trials to explore the history of witchcraft and witch hunts. As well as investigating some of the most famous trials from the Middle Ages to the 18th century, it takes us in new and surprising directions. It shows us how witchcraft was decriminalised in the 18th century, only to be reimagined by the 1780s Romantic radicals. We will learn how it evolved from being seen as a threat to Christianity to perceived as gendered persecution, and how trials against chieftains in Africa stoked anger against colonial rule. Significantly, the book tells the stories of the victims - women, such as Helena Scheuberin and Joan Wright - whose stories have too often been overshadowed by those of the powerful men, such as King James VI and I and “Witchfinder General” Matthew Hopkins, who hounded them. While this will be a history of witchcraft, the subject cannot be consigned to the history books. Hundreds of people, mostly women, are tried and killed as witches every year in Africa. ‘WITCH HUNT!’ is as common in our language today as ever it was, and witches are still on trial across the world. Specifications Artist/ Author: Marion Gibson Condition: New Format: Paperback Publication date: 20th September 2023 Number of Pages: 320 ISBN: 9781398508514 Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK Dimensions: H23.3cm x W15.3cm x D2.3cm, approximately
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A Circle of Witches
$24.95A Circle of Witches: 21 Mid-European Look by Donna Rose This 30-page booklet offers basic fundamental ritual practices for a circle of witches through a 21st-century Mid-European perspective (Northern Hemisphere). It covers aspects such as group structure, circle casting, meetings, and sabbat rituals. Additionally, it includes a list of ingredients for creating ritual oils and incenses tailored to the four seasonal celebrations. Specifications Artist/ Author: Donna Rose Condition: Used, good condition, slight crease in the spine, no marks or writing, some yellowing to the first page due to age. Images of actual booklet. Format: Paperback Publication date: 1st Edition 1994, Vintage Number of Pages: 30 ISBN: MBS1615854771 Publisher: International Imports Dimensions: H21.8cm x W13.5cm x D0.4cm, approximately
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An ABC of Witchcraft Past and Present
$49.95An ABC of Witchcraft Past and Present by Doreen Valiente What is the relationship of the Bible to Witchcraft? What are Fairies, and Magical Alphabets? What were the links between Druidism and Witchcraft? An ABC of Witchcraft covers these subjects and many more from the well-informed and gentle viewpoint of practicing witch, Doreen Valiente. Arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference, the book discusses over 125 subjects that may concern anyone wishing to know more about this ancient pagan religion. Other topics include Atlantis, Witches' Familiars, Dancing, Fire Magic, Flying Ointments, Horses and Witchcraft, Initiations, Love Charms, Royalty and its connection with witchcraft, etc., etc., with up to several pages on each subject. Both the layman and experienced practitioner will find this book enjoyable and fascinating! Over 30,000 sold! Specifications Artist/ Author: Doreen Valiente Condition: Used, good condition, minor scuffs to the front cover corners, minor wear on edge of pages, no other marks or writing. Images of actual book. Format: Paperback Publication date: first Edition 1973, this Edition 1994, Vintage Number of Pages: 378 ISBN: 9780709053507 Publisher: Robert Hale, London Dimensions: H21.5cm x W14cm x D2.3cm, approximately
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The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft
$54.95The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft by Rosemary Ellen Guiley In more than 500 essays and 100 illustrations, the "Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft" examines the arts, practices and people associated with witchcraft. Rigorously researched, the volume draws from a broad range of world history, folklore, obscure texts, modern literature and exclusive interviews with witches of today. The popular image of witchcraft dates from the witch hunts of Britain and Europe in the 12th century, but can be applied to such different sects and philosophies as Satanism, Druidism and even astrology, all of which are investigated in this panoramic look at the craft and its practices. Specifications Artist/ Author: Rosemary Ellen Guiley Condition: Used, Very Good condition, no writing, slight stain mark on the top right inner front page. Images of actual book. Format: Paperback Publication date: 1989, Vintage Number of Pages: 422 ISBN: 9780816022687 Publisher: Facts on File Inc, New York Dimensions: H27.8cm x W21.6cm x D3cm, approximately
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Cotton Mather on Witchcraft
$49.95Cotton Mather on Witchcraft by Cotton Mather This book is about the true HISTORY of Witchcraft in Salem MA - by Cotton Mathers during the 1692 Witch Trials. In this fascinating account of witches and devils in colonial America, the renowned and influential minister of Boston's Old North Church attempts to justify his role in the Salem witch trials. A true believer in the devil's battle to get converts in Salem and other Massachusetts towns during the late seventeenth century, Mather also believed the fantastic accusations of those who accused their neighbours of witchcraft. The theologian's book, first published in 1692, provides readers with guidelines for discovering witches, explanations for how good Christians are tempted by the devil to become witches, and methods of resisting such temptation. The great Boston minister also provides testimony from a number of similar trials, describes instances of witchcraft in other countries, and explains the devil's predicament in dealing with Christianity. Essential reading for students of the Salem witch trials, On Witchcraft will intrigue anyone interested in early American social and cultural history. Specifications Artist/ Author: Cotton Mather Condition: Used, Good Condition, ex-library stamped cancelled, dust cover, plastic covering (tape marking residue on the inner covers), and the last page has torn on the bottom right corner. No marks or writing other than library stamps. Images of actual book. Format: Hardcover Publication date: 1991, Vintage Number of Pages: 180 ISBN: 9780880296724 Publisher: Dorset Press Dimensions: 21.6cm x W14.5 x D2.2cm, approximately
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Éliphas Lévi and the French Occult Revival
$49.95Éliphas Lévi and the French Occult Revival by Christopher McIntosh This classic study of the French magician Eliphas Lévi and the occult revival in France is at last available again after being out of print and highly sought after for many years. Its central focus is Lévi himself (1810–1875), would-be priest, revolutionary socialist, utopian visionary, artist, poet, and, above all, author of a number of seminal books on magic and occultism. It is largely thanks to Lévi that the Tarot is so widely used today as a divinatory method and a system of esoteric symbolism. The magicians of the Golden Dawn were strongly influenced by him, and Aleister Crowley even believed himself to be Lévi’s reincarnation. The book is not only about Lévi, but also covers the era of which he was a part and the remarkable figures who preceded and followed him—the esoteric Freemasons and Illuminati of the late eighteenth century, and later figures such as the Rosicrucian magus Joséphin Péladan, the occultist Papus (Gérard Encausse), the Counter-Pope Eugène Vintras, and the writer Joris-Karl Huysmans, whose work drew strongly on occult themes. These people were avatars of a set of traditions which are now seen as an important part of the western heritage and which are gaining increasing attention in the academy. Christopher McIntosh’s vivid account of this richly fascinating era in the history of occultism remains as fresh and compelling as ever. Specifications Artist/ Author: Christopher McIntosh Condition: Used, Good condition, minor scuff to the top spine, minor yellowing to pages due to age. Images of actual book. Format: Paperback Publication date: first published 1972, this Edition 2nd Impression 1975, Vintage Number of Pages: 240 ISBN: ISBN 9780091122713 Publisher: Rider and Company Dimensions: H21.6cm x W14cm x D1.8cm, approximately
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