Inner Traditions

Sexual development does not end in adolescence. There are advanced stages of glandular, emotional and erotic development based in the lifelong “puberty of the spine.” Known in India as kundalini awakening, these stages form the energetic basis of all yoga forms and deeper erotic aspirations. They present an opportunity for couples and individuals to explore the consciousness-expanding abilities of

· Explains the origins, derivatives, and practical usage of each word, phrase, and spell as well as how they can be combined for custom spells · Based on the magical traditions of Europe, Greece, and Egypt and recently discovered one-of-a-kind grimoires from Scandinavia, France, and Germany · Includes an in-depth exploration of secret magical alphabets, including those based on Hebrew letters, Kab

· Reveals the original tantric practices of Jesus and the early Church and their similarities to the tantric yogas of India and Tibet · Explains how tantric Christianity views the human body as the primary “temple” of the Holy and erotic energy as the signature of indwelling Divine Presence · Provides step-by-step instructions for a series of partnered Christian sacred sexual practices as well as

· Focuses on 7 essential crystal and gemstone mentors: obsidian, jade, lapis lazuli, emerald, quartz, amethyst, and diamond · Integrates crystal lore from around the world with mineral science to reveal the archetypal wisdom embodied within each stone · Provides crystal healing exercises and meditations on the specific spiritual work each stone archetype supports Stones and crystals are our most a

The legends of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe - spanning from Germany and Austria across Scandinavia to Iceland and England - include a broad range of mythical characters and places, from Odin and Thor, to berserkers and Valhalla, to the Valkyries and Krampus. In this encyclopaedia, Claude Lecouteux explores the origins, connections and tales behind many gods, goddesses, magical beings,

A system of divination inspired by the Libyan Sibyls, the African prophetesses of the classical world · Includes 44 full-colour cards in Latin and English with a comprehensive guidebook· Details how to consult the oracle, providing in-depth write-ups about the meaning of each card and the symbolic language represented by their imagery· Designed to directly address the spiritual lessons underlying

The practice of non-doing, non-forcing is an essential aspect of Taoism known as wu-wei. Attributed to the great sage, Lao-tzu, the philosophy of wu-wei teaches you how to develop a natural state of consciousness not bound by thought or preconceived limitations. Experienced by the greatest artists, athletes, musicians and writers, this heightened state of consciousness, referred to as “being in th

In the early Anglo-Saxon period, the region of Great Britain known as Northumbria was a kingdom in its own right. These lands, in what is now northern England and southeast Scotland, were the targets of the first Viking raids on Britain. This violent influx brought the runes to the region, where they intermingled with local magical traditions and legends, resulting in the development of a practica

In this detailed guide, yoga and meditation teacher Pierre Bonnasse reveals the simple movement, breathing and awareness techniques of the Rishi Yoga tradition, passed down through generations of yogis in the Himalayas. He shows how to integrate Rishi Yoga into daily life for discovering and recognizing the Universal Self, or Pure Awareness and unveiling the peace and joy inherent in each of us. T

There are few areas of our world where shamanic traditions have been preserved in their original context and form. Nepal is one of these rare and special places. In the shadow of the Himalayas, Nepalese shamans, known as dhamis or jhankris, are still consulted for healing and divination, as well as for providing comfort and maintaining harmony. Following the devastating earthquake in Nepal in 2015

In Antiquity, the art of memory was a mnemonic device that allowed an orator, such as Cicero, to recall all the points he wished to make by associating each of them with an image or architectural element in the site he was speaking. When this art was rediscovered in the Renaissance, hermetic thinkers like Giordano Bruno reworked it into a method that allowed them to acquire knowledge with the crea

Jesse James left behind secret diaries and coded treasure maps. Working to decrypt these maps, Daniel J. Duke - the great-great grandson of Jesse James - reveals hidden treasures yet to be recovered, as well as connections between the infamous train robber and Freemasonry, the Knights Templar, the Founding Fathers and Jewish mysticism. The author explains how Jesse James faked his death and lived

Unveiling the long-forgotten prequel to the Grail quest stories, Caitlín and John Matthews examine The Elucidation of the Grail, a forgotten 13th-century French text and show how it offers the key to understanding the sevenfold path of the Grail and the deeper stories beneath the Christian Grail narrative. Beginning with a new translation of The Elucidation by foremost esotericist, Gareth Knight a

Exploring the history and creation of a “witch's familiar,” also known as a spirit double or guardian spirit, Maja D'Aoust shows how there is much more to these supernatural servant spirits and guardians than meets the eye. She reveals how witches are not the only ones to lay claim to this magician's “assistant” and examines how the many forms of witch's familiars are well known in folklore throug

After millennia of suppression, the Fierce Feminine, or Dark Mother, is making a dramatic resurgence to express our universal outrage. She is rising collectively now and many women and men are feeling a welling up of sacred rage inside, a calling to set things right in our own lives and seek justice for those who can't defend themselves. Offering much-needed perspective, advice, and tools for chan

Between the 17th and 19th centuries, many Indigenous Americans and people of African descent intermarried and socialized more often than is acknowledged by mainstream history books and scholars. These interactions produced not only a multicultural people but also a body of knowledge that is known today as Hoodoo or Rootwork. Celebrating the complex American Rootwork tradition, The Hoodoo Tarot int

This is a new edition of the much-loved perennial meditation diary whose messages radiate spiritual wisdom, encouragement and serenity throughout the year. It provides messages of spiritual insight and guidance for every day of the year from Eileen Caddy, co-founder of the Findhorn Community and offers specific suggestions for your daily spiritual growth and development. For over 35 years, people

A detailed guide to awakening your powers of supersensory perception According to philosopher Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), there exists within every human being the potential for developing supersensory powers and, with these powers activated, the ability to awaken the higher self and attain knowledge of non-physical higher worlds. Steiner himself worked diligently throughout his life to develop

One of the oldest books in the world, the I Ching has been used in China for millennia to open a dialogue with divinity, gain insight and wisdom, and pull aside the curtain of reality to reveal the light of the heavens. Yet, despite its popularity over thousands of years, few understand its mysterious origins, symbolism, or occult connections. In this illustrated guide, Maja D'Aoust applies her si

The main purpose of the hermetic science, as seen by Giuliano Kremmerz (1861-1930), Italian alchemist, hermeticist, philosopher and member of the Ur Group, is to allow the adept to concentrate on the natural and divine magic that will allow him or her to develop the latent powers innate in every human being. The initiatory path this opens, one the author compares to the Royal Way of Alchemy, trans