Philosophy and Religion

This ABC primer is a playful and richly symbolic introduction to the world of Wicca and the magic of Nature. Illustrated poems bring to light the Pagan Path, with each letter featuring a Wee Witch learning about the wheel of the year, tools of the Craft, rites of passage, faerie friends, and meaningful colors.

The Razorblade of Zen introduces Zen Buddhism and its unique meditation as a nonmystical, plain and simple, physical approach to finding sanctuary and self-examination amid the hectic everyday life that people face. Many people still harbor misconceptions about Zen despite the mainstreaming of meditation and the dissemination of Zen publishing.

Throughout history, the shaman has been an important figure in many cultures, including most Native American tribes, the Ainu of Japan, The Northern Aranda of Australia, and much of pre-Roman Europe. The shaman state is one involving special insight and magical powers.

There is an enormous amount of archetypal power and energy to be gained from an exploration of American Indian medicine.These ancient techniques of medicine power speak to us today as they did in the past, and they open the door to a more productive and empowered future. The focus of this book is on the empowerment of the individual reader.

This fascinating and original method of divination brings together two treasure-troves of occult wisdom for the first time. The Crystal Tree combines the mystery of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and the magic of gemstones.

Levitation is a rare phenomenon that has been experienced not only by saints, mystics, and mediums, but also by housewives, businessmen, farmers, young children, and other seemingly normal people. In fact, research points to the probability that all people posess the ability. This book tells the story of how levitation has been understood and treated according to its time and place in history.

Finally, a children's workbook designed for Pagan families! Rich, exciting stories to read together and discuss, as well as activities to reinforce lessons in a fun way.

Are angels at work; or devils at play? Take a walk with Christian Voodoo for a tour of an unusual history of faith and its obscure hold on people's lives. Find Christian practices, past and present, for: ...

Come along with Rupert the rabbit as he again travels through the Wheel of the Year. In this second book of adventures, he learns about tolerance, respect, and acceptance, and discovers how people celebrate seasonal holidays in the forest where he lives.

Coloring pages, puzzles, and games follow lovable Rupert the rabbit and all his friends as they learn about the 8 seasonal holidays of the Wheel of the Year. Enjoy hours of imaginative fun with animals, fairies, and children who join Rupert in his lessons through 38 images from the Rupert’s Tales: The Wheel of the Year book series. Solve puzzles and play games, too! Become a Friend of Rupert!

Palero Tata Rodriguez is your guide through this exploration of Palo Kimbisa, an Afro-Cuban religion where nothing is as it seems: elements of nature become spirits that speak to the Tata and initiates, clay pots become miniature sacred groves, and a chef becomes a Tata—a counselor, protector, and teacher.

Who are the ancient astronauts? Why did they first come to Earth? Why are they returning now? What part did they play in building the great monuments of antiquity? What part did they play in the formation of present and earlier civilizations? With what other beings do we share our universe? And where does the Earth fit into the cosmic scheme of things?

The Sacred Actions Journal serves as a companion to Sacred Actions: Living the Wheel of the Year through Earth-Centered Sustainable Practices and offers neopagans and Earth-based spiritual practitioners opportunities for reflecting on sustainable and sacred practices in the eightfold wheel of the year.

In this remarkable book, Brad Steiger shows how to enter a dimension of reality between the physical and the nonphysical, between the world of spirits and the world of humans. Drawing upon information relayed to him by shamans from many tribes during thirty years of research and study, Steiger teaches easy-to-master techniques of entering Dreamtime and receiving valuable personal guidance.

"To dowse," says the author of this definitive study of the divining art, "is to search with the aid of a handheld instrument such as a forked stick or a pendular bob on the end of a string - for anything: ...

Web of Light describes in vivid detail the secret rituals performed in the witch's coven. Rituals of psychic development, spells, enchantments and celebrations, to name a few, are explored. This is the second volume of a trilogy in progress by the High Priestess Morwyn designed to provide detailed information while dispelling myths surrounding modern day witchcraft or Wicca.

We love our pets and want the best for them. Sometimes a little magick works wonders—and you don't need a magick wand or a cauldron to make wonderful things happen. Read this easy-to-use guide to learn and perform over two dozen timely and sometimes necessary spells to keep your pets happy, healthy, and safe.

Gain an introductory understanding of metaphysical concepts from a pagan perspective, beginning with the first principles of the creation of the Universe through the Celestial Soul Groups and their ...

Séance 101 explores the physical side of the spirit world and how contact with “the other side” affects you! Read this book to find out : • How spirits communicate with us by tipping tables. Learn the basics from the New England School of Metaphysics. • How spirits manifest on film and the methods for using Electronic Voice Phenomena to contact spirits.

Witches are everywhere! You can find them in your local schools, workplace, or community. They are your friends, colleagues, neighbors, and sometimes family members.