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Hearth Witch Anna Franklin. Book one in the Eight Paths of Magic Series, this book is about walking the talk. The Hearth Witch sees the sacred within the physical, the magical in the mundane, and uses this knowledge to incorporate spiritual practice into her everyday life. The way of the Hearth Witch is an uncomplicated, direct form of magic, deceptively simple and unspeakably profound. A Hearth Witch is drawn to the traditional ways, the rhythms of nature and the call of the wildwoods. The Hearth Witch of today inherits the mantle of the village wise woman or cunning man. Hers are the Old Ways of the countryside, once passed down from mother to daughter, father to son, crone to apprentice. Herbs have always been part of the wise woman’s armoury. A girl was initiated into the secrets of these family formulas by her mother, along with her knowledge of folklore, stories, healing potions, brewing and wine making, fortune telling and cookery know-how. Discover these secrets and the magic of the cunning woman in Hearth Witch.
“A surprising amount is packed into this volume - including the
history, mythology, and folklore of the hearth witch. But mostly the
book concerns the practical magic of the hearth. There are few “spells”
here. Instead, there are recipes for seasonal dishes (all vegetarian),
for incenses and dyes, for traditional natural toiletries and cleaning
products. And there is advice on raising plants, storing and preserving
produce, the uses of different woods, and candle making. Only a few
generations ago, such knowledge was the inheritance of every woman. The
traditional wise woman was also a master of the healing arts, and over a
quarter of this book is devoted to “wort cunning” (or “knowledge of
herbs” to use the more familiar Latinate words). The numerous ways of
preparing herbs are explained, and a lengthy directory describes the
uses of many common herbs. Necessarily this is only an introduction to
the vast subject of herb lore, and the bibliography contains pointers to
more in-depth studies (including Anna Franklin’s own tome Herb Craft).
All in all, this is an excellent source book for all 21st Century
pagans, which I for one will be referring to time and again.” Libra
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Path of the Shaman Anna Franklin The Path of the Shaman is book two in Anna Franklin’s Eight Paths of Magic series, exploring the role of the shaman, the mediator between the world of humankind and the world of spirits. This book explores, from the perspective of native British shamanism, the shamanic cosmos, the web of power, the shamanic crisis and becoming a shaman, healing and soul work, as well as working with the spirits of the land, plus animal and plant allies. “I was moved beyond words by the beginning of this book. It reminded me of my traumatic numinous experiences which I have studiously tried to forget. It woke in me those vestiges of that path which I did not wish to traverse. I learned more, understood more and recognized more than I had before.” www.newmoon.uk.com
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Natural Magic Nigel Pennick
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magic is the way to work in harmony with the natural energies and forces
that surround us all. Practising natural magic involves simple but
effective practical techniques that all can use to become closer to the
natural order of which we are all part. In this comprehensive
introduction to natural magic, Nigel Pennick, author of 48 books on
European traditional spirituality and folk-lore, provides us with an
accessible in-depth approach to this most basic form of magic. The
contents include an explanation of earth, mineral and plant magic; the
magic of landscape and place; magical animals and how we can work with
them; the power within the human body; natural magical charms, talismans
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The Eldritch World Nigel Pennick The Eldritch World is a place redolent of the quality of strangeness and wonder with a seeming immunity to the passing of time; a place where there is no separation of humans and animals, and humans have the power of understanding the language of birds and beasts. Here, we shall walk the trackways of the mythological landscapes where we may encounter the malign and beneficent, the archaic and the arcane, the masked and the spectral, the formless, faceless and nameless. We shall visit the Weird Lady of the Woods, hide with King Charles in the Royal Oak and frequent the crossroads under the raven wings of night. Dare you take the first step on a journey from which there may be no return? “Few books have been written specifically about the Otherworld...very highly recommended.” Michael Howard, The Cauldron Magazine
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The New Pagan Handbook Pat Regan All ancient celebrations relate to Nature and humankind’s place within the cosmic whole. Authentic Paganism is based on immutable truths. Unlike later man-made religions, Pagan worship is not in any way doctrinal but is a way of being. It is a great gift that we are all born with. The Old Gods reside deep within us; they dwell also in the vast uncharted corners of the universe and beyond. Their terrible yet beautiful force creates, destroys then creates anew all things in existence. The wondrous Lord and Lady of Paganism are as real today as they have ever been for those exceptional and enlightened people who welcome them into their hearts, minds and souls. In The New Pagan Handbook Pat Regan explores the origins of Paganism, its suppression and re-emergence and looks at ways modern Pagans can express their faith and draw closer to the Old Gods. Using classical Roman Paganism as a model, this book shows you how to develop rituals and magic to suit your needs. With extensive appendices on symbolism and festivals, The New Pagan Handbook will help you to begin your own Pagan journey. Pat Regan has worked for many years with the Pagan Anti-defamation Network (PAN), campaigning, researching and writing many articles on Paganism and ecology and is the author of The Torch and the Spear.
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Pagan Ritual Anna Franklin Book three in the Eight Paths of Magic series exploring the path of the priest and priestess and the making of effective ritual. Pagan ritual, whether it is an act or worship or magic, employs a specific series of stages, using symbolism and ceremony, to create a sacred place and state of consciousness whereby the participants are put in touch with forces outside themselves – the Gods. Step by step, we weave together the disparate threads of time, place and people using the beliefs, words, symbols, movements and intent of those involved to make the ritual pattern, a pattern by which we “establish a link and cultivate a dialogue between the microcosm and the macrocosm”. Ritual is a two way exchange between the microcosm (us and through us, our world) and the macrocosm (the greater Cosmos and the powers of the Gods). You need to understand why you are performing the ritual (its intent), you need to be fully prepared, purified and consecrated, able to understand the magical language (the symbolism and mythology) that the ritual employs, and you need to be capable of total concentration, able to focus your whole being on a single aim. You need to be able to relinquish your ego in order to become part of the group mind. Furthermore, the group needs to have effective techniques of opening up the channels to the Gods, and the individuals within the group the skill to receive that energy. However, it takes a special kind of person to work effective ritual - what we call a priest or priestess, a person who is willing undertake the training, to persevere when faced with failure, and who is able to find within themselves deep reserves of self-discipline, application and learning: an initiate.
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Beyond Our Illusions Deborah Sless Why am I here? What is the purpose of my life? We all return to these questions in our quest for happiness and peace. And because each one of us is a unique individual, we look for the answers to these questions by setting off on our own unique journey. Along the way, we will find ourselves making changes to our lives, spurred on by our inner yearning for harmony. Some of these changes will be easier and quicker to make than others but, unless we keep on making them, our journey will shudder to a halt. Psychotherapy provides us with the opportunity to change the inner structures that stop us being who we really are. In this self help manual, psychotherapist Deborah Sless provides you with the tools, through examples and exercises, to help you begin you own journey of change and manifest your desires.
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New Silver Wheel Annual Volume 1 Anthology of Paganism,
occult, shamanism and folklore £12.95 ISBN 987-0-9547534-8-1 Available 1st June 2009 Pre-order now! |
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Forthcoming: Handfasting Anna Franklin Though I have included plenty of historical background material and folklore, this is essentially a very practical book, with advice on what to consider when you and your partner [or two members of your coven] decide to become handfasted, from organising and budgeting for the day to deciding on the ritual format, choosing an auspicious time and date, what you need to consider when inviting non-Pagan guests, and even the legalities of the ceremony, as well as recipes, spells and suggested themes. I have written a variety of rituals to suit most tastes, but couples should remember that this is their special day, and that they should tailor everything to their own needs, and to those lovers I say, in the words of an Irish blessing: May your hearts be as warm as your hearthstone.
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Forthcoming: Lughnasa Anna Franklin & Paul Mason Wheel of the Year Series Lughnasa is Irish Gaelic and means the násad (games or an assembly) of Lugh, a leading Celtic deity and hero. Lughnasa was one of the cross quarter festivals of the Celtic year, the others being Samhain on November 1st, Imbolc on February 1st, and Beltane on May 1st. The festival seems to have included tribal assemblies and activities extending over two to four weeks. Pagans celebrate Lughnasa as one of the eight festivals in the witches' Wheel of the Year, but many know little about it beyond the fact that it marks the beginning of harvest. In this book, the most comprehensive ever written on the festival for modern Pagans, you can learn the history, lore and meaning of the festival, as well as discover ideas on how to celebrate with rituals, magic, feasts and more. |
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Forthcoming: Midsummer Solstice Anna Franklin Wheel of the Year Series The celebration of Midsummer is a pan-global custom. Every culture has, at some point in its history, marked the time and held it to be enchanted. On this night, of all nights, fairies are most active. On this night the future can be uncovered. As the solstice sun rises on its day of greatest power it draws up with it the power of herbs, standing stones and crystals. In the shimmering heat haze on the horizon its magical energies are almost visible. And as the mist gate forms in the warm air rising beneath the dolmen arch the entrance to the Otherworld opens- Avalon, Tir nan Og, the land of Youth where it is always summer and death and old age are unknown. Shakespeare captured all the magic of the occasion in A Midsummer Night’s Dream where fairies, magic and mischief abound on one bewitched night in the forest. Every ancient religion had its own customs and traditions associated with Midsummer. These appear in the lore of Greece and Rome, the myths of the Norse, the Maya, the Aztecs, the Slavs, the writings of the ancient Egyptians, and the Old Testament of the Jews, while the Celts has a large collection of myths associated with Midsummer. Vestiges of these festivities can still be witnessed today. In places we may still see the baal fires, the torchlight processions, the rolling of a sun wheel downhill, the casting of spells, divination, love magic, and the blessing of crops and animals with fire. The cold, dark days of winter and blight are far away, the time of light and warmth, summer and growth are here. We naturally feel more joyful and want to spend more time in the open air. The crops are planted and growing away nicely, and young animals have been born. It is a natural time of celebration. In this book, the most comprehensive ever written on the festival for modern Pagans, you can learn the history, lore and meaning of the festival, as well as discover ideas on how to celebrate with rituals, magic, feasts and more. |
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Forthcoming Stav Graham Butcher Wyrdstones of the North Nigel Pennick (Northumbrian magic)
Wheel of the Year Series Samhain Anna Franklin Yule Anna Franklin
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