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Spiritual Messages and Magical Secrets

Visionary Pagans With Hope for the Future
This collection of provocative essays on spiritual activism by Starhawk, Ly de Angeles, Emma Restall Orr and other Pagan writers and scholars explores such diverse topics as magickal ecology, feminism, globalization, sacred communities and environmental spirituality. This anthology is a call to action environmental, social and political. Praise for Pagan Visions for a Sustainable Future: This is a much needed volume, which, when read with an open mind and heart, will assuage any fears of paganism one might have inherited from the biases of mainstream religion. At a time in our history when the cry of holy war is being used to justify destroying ancient civilizations, such a work as this is medicine for those who wish to co-exist on the planet, peacefully. Luisah Teish, Faculty, University of Creation Spirituality and author of Jambalaya: The Natural Womans Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals and Carnival of the Spirit: Seasonal Celebrations and Rites of Passage
Pagan Visions for a Sustainable Future Ly de Angeles, Emma Restall Orr, Thom van Dooren, et al 0-7387-0824-0 312 pp. $17.95 US $24.50 CAN

A Unique Look at the Celtic Tree Ogham Alphabet

Trees, and the magic associated with them, manifest the spiritual aspects of the Green World. Celtic Tree Mysteries revives the ancient knowledge and lore of the trees with a practical system of magical ritual and divination. Within the pages of this trusted reference guide, you will nd comprehensive instruction and insight on the theory and practice of the Celtic Tree mysteries, including little-known and often misunderstood tenets. Learn the difference between the Ogham script and the Tree Alphabet (and how to use them together for magical purposes). Decipher the physical, mental and spiritual lessons of the twenty trees of the Ogham, and how to incorporate their wisdom into your life. Find out how to create your own set of Ogham sticks perform Otherworld journeys and discover the deeper, hidden meanings contained within the beautiful, ancient Celtic legends and Green World lore.
Celtic Tree Mysteries Steve Blamires 1-56718-070-1 288 pp. $14.95 US $22.95 CAN

Sacred Magic of the Four Directions

The gifts of nature and spirit are available to everyone. The path of the shaman is a powerful way to establish a meaningful connection with nature and the magic that is always around us. The shaman stands centered in balance at the core of all worlds. Using the energies and vibrations of the four cardinal directions and their corresponding elements and helpers, the shaman can navigate all worlds to discover the gifts and lessons they offer. In the Shadow of the Shaman follows the ancient tradition of shamans, wizards and wise women who charted their journeys and shared their wisdom. It is lled with rst-hand accounts of shamanic journeys, secrets of shamanic divination, visualization techniques, healing practices, spells, rituals and recipes for you to use on your own spiritual journey. When we share our journey, as shamans have done throughout the ages, we are sharing sacred wisdom. We cannot share the experience, only tell of it. The experience is yours to nd.
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Practice a Magic Sacred and Untamed

Practice a craft grounded in the powers of Nature, the wildwood magic of the Elementals, of Mother Earth and the Horned God. Kin to star and stone, water and wind, the practitioner of green magic respects the powers and spirits of Nature, and knows how to work with their energies to accomplish magical goals. Become attuned to Nature and to your own magical power with instructions on many facets of natural magic, including: Creating and casting spells The difference between a spells purpose and its goal How to move energy with gestures Stages of energy ow Types of spells within the Green tradition Magic From Brazil The psychology of Green magic Morwyn Accessing the energies within natural objects
$14.95 comprehensive US $22.95 CAN This guide to the Green Craft focuses specically on the magical practices covered in the three volumes of Green Witchcraft and goes even further, presenting information not found in any other book. 0-7387-0044-4 288 pp.

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Secrets of Santera

In the United States and Latin America, there are over 100 million practitioners of Santera. Despite such wide acceptance and practice, Santera remains a mysterious religion shrouded in secrecy.

Santera: The Religion is an informative and insightful examination of an African religions survival By Oak, Ash & Thorn presents a modern form of Celtic shamanism, inspired by anthropologist ancient writings in the New World. Blending informed study as an and personal experience as that suggest the Druidic an order was of not the sole system of Migene Celtic religious practice uncovers other initiate the religion, author Gonzlez-Wippler Santerias spellbinding Celts, who were neither Druids nor the bards, possessed and ( used shamanic powers of healing and elements: pantheon of gods orishas ), the priests (santeros ), the divining shells (diloggun) used to prophecy. This practical guide blends the best of old and new shamanism, presenting techniques consult the gods and the herbal potions prepared as medicinal cures for magic (ewe). that will strengthen your spiritual ties with nature. Santera: The Religion also explores the controversial ceremonies including animal sacrice Learn to heal shamanically by correcting the color of theoutside bodys light centers through controlling that are often misunderstood the Santerian community. This book also contains exclusive and realigning energy. Use shapeshifting to improve your health or become Discover photographs and interviews that disclose aspects of invisible. the religion rarely revealed to nonbelievers. how to recognize the signs of a shattered soul, and how to mend the soul self. Learn to divine Santera using methods including stone divination, the omen stick and the Ogham alphabet. Travel MigeneCeltic Gonzlez-Wippler 1-56718-329-8 400 pp. Otherworlds through Pathworking. With focused practice, anyone can learn to the three Celtic $16.95 US $25.95 CAN these spiritual techniques and forge a deeper connection with the soul and the wildness of the natural world.
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The power can still be sensed in ruined temples and faded hieroglyphs inherent in the sacred rites and rituals of ancient Egypt. Bring these into your modern Pagan practice. Presenting a compelling overview of ancient Egyptian religious and magical beliefs, Egyptian Paganism for Beginners has a unique focus on specic rituals for individual gods and goddesses.

Illuminating the Secrets of the Forest Translations of authentic religious texts help bring the gods to life, while insightful commentary on relevant Egyptian history, myth and lore helps place these ancient beliefs in a context useful to Evoking forest scenes, insects and fairies, this gorgeous deck taps into the modern Pagans. primal power of Mother Nature. Bearing color images on one side, black-andwhite on the other, these Simple, cards will help you soar to new show divinatory heights. step-by-step techniques you how to cast a circle, make a shrine, consecrate statues, This tarot can also be used in special spreads that involve using both sides of channel oracles, safely evoke entities, invoke deities and assume the Godform a major tenet of the cards. ancient Egyptian religion. Written by two authors who belong to the respected Fellowship of Isis,
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Body, Mind & Spirit New Age Reality

Carl Llewellyn Weschcke

e are all pretty well accepting of the mind/body interface interpreted mostly to mean that the mind can influence the body, although we are all familiar with the reverse that physical fatigue, malaise, pain, etc. influence the mind. Or does the body influence the mind? The mind can interpret the causes for such conditions and guide us to take action to overcome them. We have greater understanding today of chemical and nutritional imbalances that affect the psyche, and can change our nutrition and cleanse the body to overcome depression and psychological disturbances. Instead of accepting such physical causes, the mind can become the controller. Through hypnosis and other forms of mind programming, we can influence body functions, for good or bad. Many times it is for bad in the ways that advertising and the media stimulate interest and demand for foods, drugs and behavior that are bad for us for our health and for our family, social and professional relationships. In these situations, others are using the mind/body interface to gain control over our behavior. We need to recognize these activities for what they are, and assert control over them. To a large measure, this is what self-hypnosis is about asserting control over your own life. Still, even though the phrase body, mind & spirit is becoming familiar, the reality of a spirit/mind/body interface is still very challenging.
Spirit = Consciousness We dont have a grasp of what we mean by the word spirit. As a noun the word is used variously: spirits of the dead, getting into the spirit of things, Holy Spirit; descriptively as in spirited, spiritual, spirituality, Spiritual Truth; and even as a verb as in spirited away. As indicated in that last usage, spirited away, we say that spirit itself is invisible even though it may manifest through mind and body. What is the difference between Mind and Spirit? What if we use the analogy of a person swimming in the ocean? The ocean is analogous to spirit, and

the swimmer to mind. The ocean, like spirit or consciousness, exists while the swimmer makes choices and moves about. But, it is said, all things come from the sea. Life evolved from the ocean, indeed even the human body is mostly water, and blood has a salt content like that of the ocean. But the body is a particularization of a greater whole. Now that we live on land, we are told that we come from dust (dirt, earth) and to dust we return. So it is with mind: mind is a particularization of consciousness, but it too is part of the greater whole. The body lives on the surface of earth and shares in the earths bounty because of conscious choices and actions made through mind. The individual mind lives on the surface of the ocean of consciousness and shares in the whole through the conscious choices and actions made by mind.
Mind = Controller Because of the nature of our particular reality, we are more limited in our physicality than we are in our mentality. Physically we cannot fully merge with earth except through the death of the body. Mentally, however, we can merge in lesser or greater extent with consciousness through techniques of magick, meditation, prayer, ritual and various shamanic practices. Just as we learn to live better on earth through various technologies (agriculture, husbandry, manufacture, etc.) we learn to live better in consciousness (or spirit) through these various spiritual technologies. Spirit = Mind + Body Some teach that all comes from spirit, just as life came from the ocean. Spirit is all, but the body is a place of dwelling for the endurance of a single incarnation. The individual mind (personality, ego) is also a dwelling place for a single incarnation, but the nature of mind is such that it can be expanded beyond the specific limitations of personality to give us glimpses of the greater spiritual realities. The body grows through nourishment and exercise so mind grows in similar fashion, and in so doing opens to what we call spirit. Using our body, under the direction of mind, we can move upon the surface of earth and identify with all humanity and all life, and using mind we can move upon the surface of consciousness and identify with spirit. Because mind and body are of spirit, they influence each other. But when we accept that mind is the controller, mind can change the paradigm from mere interaction to one where the powers of spirit can be brought to bear on the physical continued on page 76

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An Interview With Sandra Kynes

Kelly Hailstone, Publicist
New Worlds: OK, I feel like I have to ask this one, so Ill ask it first. What is your favorite tree and why? Sandra Kynes: Yes, it would seem to be an inevitable question; however, its a difficult one. Truth be told, I can only narrow it down to three: maple, willow and oak. I feel as though Ive grown up with maples and willows theyve almost always grown either right outside the house where I live or in close proximity. I find their energy soothing and yet watchful. As a result, they seem like aunts to me. The woods where I walk and worship contains mostly oak trees, and their energy is so strong that it puts me in a wonderful state of mind. They are very grounding and supportive for me. Interestingly, last year when I was on a pilgrimage in Ireland many of the places that I was drawn to had oaks and willows. NW: In the introduction to Whispers from the Woods you write, The gap between science and spirituality is not the chasm it once was. In your mind, what specific changes reflect this narrowing gap? SK: Ill preface this by telling you that I am a PBS junkie and my favorite television show is NOVA. In addition to that, when I was writing the book the four-part series The Sacred Balance was just airing. In it, biologist/environmentalist David Suzuki weaves so much together. Not only Suzuki, but other scientists in the program show a great deal of respect for Mother Earth in their work and are open to ideas that in the past (even twenty years ago) might have seemed too out there. We can also see a change in the field of medicine. Things like acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and the use of labyrinths at hospitals have been closing the gap. Dont get me wrong, the gap is still there, but weve come a long way since the Middle Ages and Renaissance when alternative ideas were considered blasphemous and only the very strong willed spoke their minds. NW: Do you believe the scientific communitys

movement towards embracing the spiritual world will have any long-term impact on modern environmental problems such as deforestation? SK: I hope it will, but I get skeptical about the American system: big corporations and well-funded special interest groups have such a stranglehold on our government. But Pollyanna that I am, I live in hope that the strength of environmental groups will continue to grow. I am especially hopeful when I hear about people like the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Wangari Maathai. When she returned to Kenya after college in the United States, she was horrified at the degradation of the forests and the plight of many women. Combining the two, she worked through womens groups not only to plant trees for conservation and provide jobs, but also to raise awareness about the environment. One person can make a difference. NW: A couple of the ideas that you point out more than once in the book reminded me of the Slow Movement, which has received a lot of media attention recently. For instance, you emphasize that our contact with the natural world is held together by a delicate thread because of our fast-paced lives; and in Chapter Six you state that in ritual we seek balance with the elements. Two things fundamental to the Slow Movement are taking control of our time and achieving balance. Did this movement influence your work? SK: I heard about the Slow Movement a number of years ago and like their ideas because from time to time I get caught up in the frantic pace of our society. I discovered how a walk in the woods could just dissolve the unnecessary chatter that takes up so much brain time. However, two other things have influenced me more and those are my pagan beliefs and yoga. As a pagan, I try to live what I believe. Ritual is not a passive event; one must engage their energy to participate and each time, each ritual creates changes. I dont think its possible for me to engage in something holy and then tuck everything away until the next ritual. Once you engage your energy that way you cant simply turn it off and not

engage in life. When we engage energy in ritual we are connecting with the natural world, the greater world around us. That stays with you. Although the yoga classes I teach have a pagan flavor to them, I chose to go through a very traditional teacher training program where we studied the Bhagavad-Gita and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. In the Sutras we learn how vitally important it is to slow down and be present. Perhaps the most important thing Ive learned in the nine years Ive been practicing yoga is how to breathe deeply and fully. Like ritual, it allows me to consciously come into both myself and the web of life.

world we can see that so much of the stuff we frantically chase after is meaningless. Connecting with the natural world helps us learn how we are connected with everything and that we cannot go and do something like pollute a river or use more gasoline than we really need without there being a consequence elsewhere. NW: Are you active in any particular environmental efforts? SK: Im not active with any particular group. The point I hope to make is that we dont have to live in a tent or forego modern conveniences or dedicate a huge amount of time campaigning in a group in order to make a difference.

I discovered how a walk in the woods could just dissolve the unnecessary chatter that takes up so much brain time.
NW: You seem to advocate profound lifestyle modification when you speak of spiritual poverty and our waning connection with the natural world. Do you wish to promote social change through your teaching? SK: That wasnt my intent, but social change wouldnt be a bad thing. My intent was helping one person at a time to find themselves on the micro level and to see where they fit in the world. Because our modern world is such a blur, its easy to feel lost. I find this question is connected with the previous one about slowing down because when we can be present with ourselves and open to the natural

Its the day-to-day decisions on what we buy, how we use things and how we get rid of things that add up. Here in America we use a disproportionate amount of the worlds resources and we are wasteful, but it doesnt have to be that way. I will be happy if I help even a few people to become more mindful of the impact each of us has on the world and how we can each produce an effect for the good of all. NW: What kinds of trees grow where you live? Did the abundance of these trees influence where you chose to live? SK: There is a huge variety of trees where I live, and I consider myself fortunate because even though Im only 45 minutes outside of Manhattan

Im near an old growth forest with oaks that are about 350 to 400 years old. Yes, I think subconsciously the trees had an influence on my moving here. In addition, I have become aware that the particular routes I choose to drive are ones with a lot a trees. NW: You write about trees association with dreams, spells, rituals and gods/goddesses. How will your book speak differently to pagans versus nonpagans? SK: Ive found that non-pagans arent put off by these things, and in fact there is a lot of curiosity. I think the Goddess movement and the yoga community have done a lot to open the door, as well as the interest in Native American spirituality by those of other cultures. NW: Is tree energy different from the energy of other natural things? SK: To me its different. I feel a deep sense of wisdom and connection that I dont get with other things. I also get a sense of contacting something ancient, timeless and majestic, whose true purpose is about service a valuable thing for us to learn about. NW: Is there a reason you wrote this book now? SK: Basically my reason is to share what Ive found and experienced with trees. And, okay, perhaps my own way of stirring up social change. I guess its similar to the reason I wanted to teach yoga and not just practice it: when you find something that really wows you, you want to pass it on to other people.

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Trees Can Lead Us to the Roots of Our Souls

Sandra Kynes

ast summer when I was stuck at an airport and whiled away the time with my nose in a magazine, one article in particular made me sit up and take notice. It said that anthropologists studying crosscultural patterns found that all the worlds civilizations fall into tree or treeless groups. This difference apparently has a major influence on the core mindset of a culture. The article went on to mention how biodiversity was accompanied by cultural and linguistic diversity. Tree people tended to be polytheistic, less militaristic and supportive of partnership (equality between genders) societies. This wasnt a surprise to me because I have found that drawing close to the green world opens doors to new yet ancient forms of energy and awareness. Trees can function as gateways to different levels of being and can provide us with a better understanding of ourselves and others. A walk in the woods makes it easy to understand the awe and reverence our ancestors had for trees. Civilization as we know it could not have developed without trees. After humans first attached sharpened stones to the ends of sticks to extend their reach as hunters, and kindled fires for warmth and cooking, they were on their way to creating a more comfortable life. Eventually trees were viewed as something more than a source of food, shelter and raw material. They became part of our spiritual and cultural traditions as well as powerful symbols that embody life and the cycle of time. Trees serve as vivid reminders of life, death and rebirth, and they seem imbued with magic because they simultaneously dwell in the three realms of heaven, earth and underworld. Trees are central


in the creation stories of diverse cultures such as the Celts, Greeks, Indonesians, Scandinavians, Siberians and Japanese. Druids are perhaps the most wellknown group that worshipped in sacred groves but they were not the only people to do so. The earliest sanctuaries of the Germanic tribes were also in forests. In Lithuania certain areas were designated as holy groves where information was sought from tree oracles. Similarly, the ancient Greeks consulted tree oracles in their sacred groves dedicated to Zeus. Nowadays, people are rediscovering the majesty of trees and are appreciating with wonder these magnificent giants because in the woods you cant help but feel part of something huge and

Honoring nature and living more closely with the rhythms of the green world brings us deeper meaning and spiritual satisfaction.
magical. Honoring nature and living more closely with the rhythms of the green world brings us deeper meaning and spiritual satisfaction. With this comes the self-realization of returning to Source to the Divine. As a Druid, I feel a special affinity with trees and I am blessed to experience the energy exchange that can take place with them. Through the years I sought ways to make this energy part of my everyday consciousness because it helped me find and express who I am as well as how I want to live on this earth. The good news about working with tree energy is that you dont have to run off and live in a secluded cottage deep in

the forest (as attractive as that may seem on certain days). The result of my sylvan exploration is the book, Whispers from the Woods, which is a guide that takes you through initial energy exercises and meditations to begin your work with trees. A range of various Celtic Oghams and the tree calendar are explored with suggestions for personalizing them to provide a link with the natural world that is uniquely yours. An approach adapted from feng shui offers a method to invite tree energy into your home for a healthy environment as well as to affect change in your life. Bringing tree energy into your rituals and spellcraft is also covered to help you tap into the subtle magic of the green world. Finally, shamanic journeying is presented as a tool for deeper exploration it is the world tree, axis mundi, that shamans from many cultures use to access other realms. Through these varied methods, trees serve as companions and guides as we explore the balance of our inner and outer worlds. After all, trees embody the spirit of balance as they extend in two directions one towards the dark and the other towards the light. Whispers from the Woods is intended to open our hearts and minds to the subtleties of the green world as we explore our place in the web of life. Trees provide many pathways to tap into this web and to help us live in harmony with the power and spirit of earths rhythms. Like music, they speak to something deep and primal within us. With the aid of tree energy we can harvest the fruits of our spiritual journey and find the seeds of our souls.

Trace Pow er to Its Roots

The forests of the Earth have long been sacred sanctuaries that resonate with natural magic and beauty. In Whispers from the Woods, author Sandra Kynes guides us through the history and lore of the timberland, noting ways to tap into the primordial forces of the forests. Unearth the deep mystique of these ancient entities by examining tree rings, tracking time through a tree calendar and exploring the history and ritual of the Ogham alphabet. This book begins by tuning you in to the meditative nature of the woods, and then reveals the more complex aspects that you can explore under the overarching canopy of organic spellwork. Learn to use staves, fews and cards; reach other realms through shamanic journeys; work with the directions to affect change. Trees possess inherent forces of spirit that impact all human consciousness and can be used individually or collectively to complement your own intentions. The second section of the book examines the individual lore and specific powers of fifty different trees. From alder, apple and ash to walnut, willow and yew, the characteristics are described, giving you history, myth and practical uses, including seasonal information, powers, attributions and more. Sandra Kynes not only puts information you can use into a single resource, but she creatively extends the information in new directions. You wont find this information anywhere else. Perhaps you never realized the importance of trees. Whispers from the Woods gives you the opportunity to acquaint yourself with the essence of these sacrosanct rulers of the plant kingdom. Discover their part in the rhythm of the universe, and allow your expertise to branch out to new heights.
Whispers from the Woods Sandra Kynes 0-7387-0781-3 288 pp $17.95 US $24.50 CAN

~Birch ~

Seasonal Details: yellow-green catkins in March; oval/heart-shaped, finely serrated leaves; bark colors range from drab gray to salmon, or cinnamonred to white; the river birch has shaggy bark Powers/Attributes: beginnings, birth, blessings, creativity, crafts, fertility, growth, healing, inspiration, love, protection, purification, renewal Element: water Ogham Character: Rune Characters: b and U Goddesses: Audhumla, Cerridwen, Fand, Freya, Frigg Gods: Angus Mag Og, Dagda, Lugh, Thor

Zodiac: Sagittarius Celestial Bodies: Jupiter, Moon, Sun, Venus Gemstones: fluorite, quartz Wildlife: eagle, pheasant, white cow, white egret, white stag Colors: dark green, white Energy: feminine Other Associations: the arts, travel to the faery realm, springtime Spellwork and Ritual: celebrating a birth; moon rituals; blessing the beginning of a project, relationship, new home or making any kind of fresh start

Go Green!
Elysia Gallo, Acquisitions Editor: Witchcraft, Paganism, Magick

erbs are wonderful creatures. They can soothe a sore throat in a tea, add luster to hair in a rinse or enhance luck in an amulet. Anyone practicing magic should already have some familiarity with their wide range of uses; and if not, there exists a wealth of books on the subject, from Scott Cunninghams classics to Jude Williams decidedly practical tome. The natural properties of herbs are enhanced when a witch handles them properly and empowers them with magical intention. As Raven Grimassi writes in Wiccan Magick, There are four basic aspects of the Herbal Craft: planting, caring, harvesting and employing. These four steps are the occult mechanisms linking the Wiccan to the indwelling spirit of the herb, and helping to empower it. By using this formula the Wiccan can enter into a magickal relationship with the plant, and thus gain the favor of its spirit so that it will lend its aid to a work of magick. He goes on to list very specific actions to perform for each aspect listed. Of course, not every climate or every living situation is suitable for growing every kind of herb you may want to use, so it would be impossible to always plant your own batches. But when simply buying herbs from a supplier, you wont be able to plant, care for or harvest the plant youd like to employ, so that close connection and rapport with the herb will be missing from your work. So this year, do your best to either plant a bed of the herbs most suitable to your climate and most likely to be used by you, or if you dont have a garden, care for some potted plants in a window box. At least the few herbs you do choose to cultivate will be that much more potent. Youll know exactly what went into them, and can be


sure that they will be safe for ingestion or other uses. First off, choose a place to plant. Even a strip of soil next to a curb will suffice; if you have a yard, so much the better. Consult with your local nursery or gardening club to select a location with the right amount of sunlight, moisture and drainage for the herbs youd like to plant (be sure to check whether theyre even viable for cultivation in your climate!). Then you might want to conduct a Gardening Permission Ritual see the box on the right for a splendid example. Once youve chosen the locale and prepared the soil, its time to plant! Witches are used to consulting the almanac for everything, and planting is no exception; the moon phases are just as important here as in your spellwork. Ann Moura (Aoumiel) describes how to align your gardening activities with the lunar cycle for best results in her book Green Witchcraft: In planting and harvesting herbs for magical use, the phases of the moon play an important part in your schedule. For planning purposes, most calendars designate the days of the new moon, first quarter, full moon and last quarter (an almanac will also have this information). Plant flowering annuals and above-ground crops with exterior seeds (such as wheat) when the moon is waxing between the new moon and the first quarter. Between the first quarter and the waxing full moon, plant above-ground crops with interior seeds (such as peas). Root crops, bulbs, biennials and perennials (such as most herbs) should be planted between the last quarter and the new moon. Many people not only plant during the right phase of the moon, but under the proper astrological sign as well. Using the moon in relation to astrological signs is often featured in almanacs. Since the information is a common feature of Wicca, you should know that

the moon remains in an astrological sign about two and one-half days, and again an almanac is your best source for this information. Fruitful signs, used for planting and pruning for growth, are Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus, Capricorn and Libra. The barren signs, used for weeding, cultivating and harvesting herbs, are Leo, Virgo and Sagittarius, with Aries, Gemini and Aquarius for harvesting herbs and roots in particular. Care for your herbs by providing them with the nourishment they require (read up on your plants!), plus a lot of love and kind words. Rather than using chemical pesticides and herbicides to control pests and weeds, look into natural alternatives. For example, putting out a birdbath will attract birds to your garden to help with the insects. One website, www.invisiblegardener.com, provides a great quantity of easy-to-follow advice as well as recipes for making your own organic sprays from ordinary household items; there are many other websites doing the same. Again, read up on the subject! Finally, when youre ready to harvest, do it right. Keep track of what you harvest and when, and dont neglect to label them right away. Moura also provides guidelines for herb collection and storage in her aforementioned book: Herbs should be collected on a dry day, preferably cut with your bolline. Tell the plant why you are taking a piece and ask for permission. You should either leave something in return or give the plant your blessing, however your herb garden plants are likely to be more generous and less interested in receiving a gift because they know you tend them. Nevertheless, it never hurts to be polite to the energies (devas) that inhabit and empower the plants. To retain the magic properties, do not set the cutting on the ground. A garden basket over one arm is very useful. Tie the herbs in small bundles and hang a string in an airy, dark place to dry (I use red thread or embroi-

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dery floss to enhance the power of the herb). Leaves and flowers without stems can be dried in a muslin bag, although I have used paper sacks with equal success. After a week, the herbs should be ready to be crumbled, minced or ground, then stored in the dark in tins or in bottles with screw-top lids. I save larger sized bottles from ready-made sauces and jams for re-use in storing my herbs and teas in a cupboard away from light. Finally, dont forget to enjoy the fruits (and leaves, and roots) of your labors! Have some fun making sachets,

soothing baths, natural hand lotion and invigorating teas, or alleviating the occasional sting of an insect bite! Use them in your spells and rituals to enhance your workings. Read up and youll be amazed at all you can do with a few choice herbs.

Wiccan Magick Raven Grimassi 1-56718-255-0 264 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

Green Witchcraft Ann Moura 1-56718-690-4 288 pp $14.95 US $22.95 CAN

The following Gardening Permission Ritual is an excerpt from Dorothy Morrisons book Bud, Blossom, & Leaf:

nce youve found the ideal gardening spot, its a good idea to ask the resident Earth Spirits for permission to use it. Take a few minutes and sit in the center of the area. Dig your fingers into the soil and experience the rich dampness of the earth. Close your eyes and watch as your fingers become root systems and travel happily beneath the surface. See the lush foliage sprout from your body. Watch it blossom and bear fruit. Savor the breeze, the sunshine and the moisture in the air. When you become fully attuned to the plant worlds, talk to the Earth Spirits. Let them know what you want to do. Invoke Them by saying something like: Earth Spirits of this place, come near Ive something to say that I want You to hear I ask for this space for a garden today To till it, and grow it, and tend it my way To carefully nurture each plant that I grow To love, cherish and care for this place as my own I ask Your permission, O Spirits of Earth I wait for Your answer in love, light and mirth Then wait for an answer or signal of approval. This could be a word that echoes through your brain, a falling leaf, a sudden gust of wind or something much more subtle. Once approval is given, offer the Earth Spirits a bit of yourself in return a strand of hair, a fingernail clipping or a drop of saliva works well and bury it in the soil. This offering not only creates a personal bond with the garden spot, but assures the resident spirits that you will tend to the areas personal needs with the same care you give to your own.

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Bud, Blossom, & Leaf Dorothy Morrison 1-56718-443-X 192 pp $14.95 US $22.95 CAN

The Magic of Meow

Ellen Dugan

ats, more than any other creature, have been linked to magick and Witchcraft over the centuries. The feline is a fascinating animal. Its history is full of divinity, mystery and enchantment. The Enchanted Cat is a captivating and practical guide to the wonder and magick inherent in the domestic feline. Within this enjoyable book, you will find mythology, deity information, folklore, cat astrology, spells and simple charms all revolving around the enchanted cat. Well start our search for information in Egypt, and take a fresh look at the mythology of cat goddesses, so you can understand how the feline became so wrapped up in feminine mystique. Then well trail into Rome and discover

the links between the Egyptian goddesses and the Italian goddesses, Diana and her daughter Aradia. From there well go deep into Europe and visit with Freya, a Norse goddess also famous for her association with the cat. Next the book delves into cat folklore and legend, and the magickal qualities of the domestic cat. Gaze into feline divination techniques, weather predictions and elemental spells, all based on the tradition of feline folklore. In this cat-a-log of enchantment you will learn to work cat-charms for hearth and home as well as dozens of other practical and affirmative spells for love, protection and healing. As you

read The Enchanted Cat, you will begin to identify with feline familiars and learn how to successfully work magick with them. Cats, by their very nature, are in tune with the subtle energies of magick. They make wonderful working partners, so long as you respect their independence and unique personalities.
Cat Magick, Astrology and More Cat magick is an older and more tradi-

Track Your Days the Wiccan Way

Llewellyns 2006 Wicca Almanac runs from March 2006 through March 2007, and continues to bring daily correspondences that you depend upon for the lunar phase, moon sign, color and magical influence. In addition, it lists festivals and holidays from around the world, including Sabbats and Full Moons, and also has relevant monthly news items. And thats just in the almanac section. Other sections include Lifestyles of the Witch & Famous, containing articles on Wiccan and Pagan lifestyles, media sightings, gossip and tidbits; Witchcraft D.I.Y., with do-it-yourself tips, how-tos and empowering instructions for the Wiccan-minded; Sweep Me Away!, a section of tips and suggestions for Wiccan World travelers; Over the Cauldron, with up-to-date opinions from Wiccan authorities; God Said, Goddess said, a look at sex and the sexes; and The Virtual Witch, which covers the Wicca wide web, technology, buying and selling, and electronic magic. Irreverent, eclectic and always useful, this collection features two dozen visionary articles from acclaimed writers, including Christopher Penczak, Chandra Beal, Tammy Sullivan and more. Karen Glasgow-Follett shares her ideas on Wiccans and Money. Sharynne NicMhacha explores Outstanding Pagan Sites in Britain. Elizabeth Barrette explores media sensationalism in Wiccans in the News and Norman Shoaf explains My Training in Wicca. Whether youre planning your next corporate takeover or just the perfect time for your next ritual, Llewellyns 2006 Wicca Almanac is your ideal resource.

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From the temples of ancient Egypt to the homes of modern Witches, cats have long been associated with magick and mystery. In The Enchanted Cat, popular author Ellen Dugan shares cat mythology and folklore from around the world along with practical magick and spellcraft that will bring you and your favorite feline closer than ever. Sprinkled with delightful illustrations and enchanting cat quotes from famous feline admirers throughout the ages, The Enchanted Cat will introduce the magickal cat fancier to legendary cat deities including Bast, Sekhmet, Diana, Freya, Aradia and more. Witches, Pagans and other magickminded folks will love the dozens of charms, spells and meditations including The Kitten Blessing, The Come Home Cat Spell, The Cats Paw Tarot Spread and a Naming Spell. Perhaps the most famous aspect of feline lore is the cats mythic role of the familiar and magickal companion. The Enchanted Cat includes complete instructions on how to establish this working relationship with your feline friends, including how to speak to them, establish eye contact, link your mind to theirs and finally, complete the spellwork at hand together. Digging even deeper into the unique bond between cats and their humans, Dugan examines feline power animals and the lessons they impart. Guided exercises include a mediation for finding your feline power animal, a vision quest with a lynx and discovering psychometry with a panther. With topics including cat astrology, tarot and even a discussion of feline feng shui, The Enchanted Cat is a uniquely magickal exploration of our enduring fascination with the feline mystique.

The Enchanted Cat Ellen Dugan 0-7387-0769-4 192 pp $12.95 US $17.50

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tional variety of spellwork, and learning to successfully work with cats in a type of psychic partnership gives you a chance to expand your magickal expertise and to learn something new. For example, did you know that your enchanted cat can help you to gauge the psychic mood or energy level of your home? Its true. In this book Ill introduce you to a little feline feng shui, all with the help of our fascinating and graceful cat friends. These practical magicks and psychic techniques are to be worked together with your enchanted cat companion, and will feature simple and inexpensive magickal supplies that you probably already have on hand. Interested in a little cat astrology? Well, look no further, my cat-loving friend. If youve ever wondered how the different zodiac signs affect your cats personality, this will be right up your alley.You will also find a chapter featuring feline animal powers. As you study the symbolism, energies and magick of the domesti-

cated cat and its wild cousins, you will learn how to incorporate these positive lessons into your life with meditation and psychic spellwork. In the closing chapter, you will discover the art of naming (as choosing a name for an enchanted feline companion is a serious matter indeed). Once you have gained all this knowledge, youre going to want to pick out a new, special magickal name for your pet or pets. This section will feature a list of enchanting feline names for queens and toms, their meanings, plus a naming ritual for a kitten or cat. And, of course, there will be even more bewitching spells and charms for a cats collar and ID tag. The Enchanted Cat also features a journal section that allows you to take notes, jot down your experiences from the meditations and provides a place to write your own feline fascinations. The journal allows you to personalize this book and make it uniquely yours. In the journal I have also included a spell

worksheet and correspondence charts for cat magick. This will allow you to conjure up your own custom-made variety of enchantment and provide an at-aglance correspondence section for you to refer back to.
In the Company of Cats With cats in our lives, we have the opportunity to take some quiet time to discover our own courage, and to nurture our spirit. From cats we learn the value of grace and silence. We learn to look within. At home, in the company of cats as we observe their intuitive and captivating qualities, we begin to appreciate our own inner magick. No matter what your magickal tradition, whether you are male or female, young or old, we all need to have a sense of divine spark within ourselves. In that quiet place where visions are born, our imagination flourishes and magick begins. By taking the time to focus our attention inward and learning to work with a feline companion, wisdom and witchery may be achieved.

Silvers Spells for Love Silver RavenWolf 1-56718-552-5 312 pp $7.95 US $11.95 CAN

Silvers Spells for Abundance Silver RavenWolf 0-7387-0525-X 192 pp $9.95 US $13.50 CAN

Silvers Spells for Protection Silver RavenWolf 1-56718-729-3 208 pp $9.95 US $15.50 CAN

Witchs Potions & Notions For Love

Does your current relationship need a spicy boost? Try an herbal aphrodisiac incense. Want to secure a great relationship? The Seven-Knot Love Spell can help. From igniting passion with candle magick to ending a relationship gone sour with a lemon spell, Silvers Spells for Love will show you over 100 ways to get, keep or even dispel love! Learn how to:
Prepare incenses, oils and powders  for love Use a magick mirror for love  divination

our Prosperity Spellbook

Tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Wish you could afford your dream home? Want better luck with investments? Theres nothing like a little magick for bringing abundance into your life. This gem of a spellbook is packed full of magickal workings to help you create abundance, get out of debt and make money a positive force in your life. Silvers Spells for Abundance will show you how to:
Prepare incenses, oils and powders  for prosperity Golden Cord Manifest desires through the  Invite wealth into your home with  a Prosperity Gourd Magic Bill Box assistance Banish debt by constructing a  Invoke the elements for financial 

n Ounce of Protection
What would you do if your car broke down in a bad part of town? Or if someone was spreading hurtful lies about you? How safe do you really feel when youre alone at night, even in your own home? The spells in this book pack quite a punch when it comes to protecting yourself from stalkers, abusers and other nasties. Silvers Spells for Protection shows you how to:
Prepare incenses, oils and powders  for protection Web Repel negativity with Penelopes 

Attract romance and lasting love Bring a loving pet into your life 
with magick

Travel safely with Vacation Magick Bring thieves, animal abusers and 
other criminals to justice and security Make your home a haven of peace 

Find out what an old lover is up to

... and discover how powders and poppets, potions and notions can make your love life magickal!

and discover that an ounce of protection can prevent pounds of problems!

and learn dozens of spells for bringing bounty to your bank account!

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A treasure trove of practical magic for both novices and more experienced practitioners beautifully crafted spells that invoke the alchemy of possibility. PanGaia Magazine

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Earth, Air, Fire & Water Scott Cunningham 0-87542-131-8 240 pp $9.95 US $15.95 CAN

leaf from an oak tree a wildflower water from a sparkling stream dirt from a cool, dark cave these are the age-old tools of natural magic. Born of the Earth, possessing inherent power, they await only our touch and intention to bring their magical qualities to life. The four elements are powerful magical tools. Using their energies, we can transform our lives, our world and ourselves. This much-loved, classic guide offers more than seventy-five spells, rites and simple rituals you can perform using the marvelous powers of the natural world.

Faerie Tales Can Come True

Forests, lakes, mountains, caves even your garden all are alive with the spirits of nature. Faeries are real, and you can learn to commune with a whole world of unseen beings, including elves, devas and nature spirits. With an open mind and a little patience, you can begin to recognize their presence all around you. Enchantment of the Faerie Realm will help you deepen your connection to the natural world as you explore the magical, mystical world of the faerie folk. Discover hidden truths in faerie tales and use them as pathways into the faerie realm. Learn the basic habitats, powers and behaviors of faeries, elves and other nature spirits. Share the magic and knowledge of twenty tree spirits. Read personal accounts of actual faerie encounters. You can even learn how to attract a faerie godmother into your life! This gentle guide can help you recapture the magic and wonder of a world where trees still speak and every flower tells a story. Explore the faerie realm a place where faerie tales can and do come true.

Enchantment of the Faerie Realm Ted Andrews 0-87542-002-8 240 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

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Herb and Earth, Flower and Fairy

The Moon Garden

reen witch, hedge witch, garden witch, wild witch Although each of these traditions is a unique magical path, they share an important element an affinity and respect for the sacredness and power of the natural world. This witch speaks the language of trees and streams and stones, knows the magical properties of flowers and stars, counts among her magical allies nature spirits, animal familiars, even the rising wind. Whatever your particular path, Llewellyn offers a guidebook to illuminate the way. The classic Green Witchcraft series by Ann Moura presents a complete set of progressive lessons for those who want a thorough and practical course in the Craft. Ellen Dugans Garden Witchery is a warm and down-to-earth introduction to the basics of magical gardening. Popular author Dorothy Morrisons wisdom and magical skill is evident throughout her many books on making the Craft part of your everyday life, from the office to home to your garden. Bud, Blossom, & Leaf is filled with creative ways to make your yard as magical as your home. Last, but not least, Poppy Palins poetic and engaging guide to Wild Witchcraft, Craft of the Wild Witch, is a thought-provoking and pleasing read, with both Craft philosophy and practicalities for untamed hearts.

Women seem to love this garden because it invokes the feminine energy of the Goddess and Moon. Plant it with herbs that mirror your emotional needs, the transitions in your life and the turning points in your spirituality. Plant a willow tree in the center, or place a Goddess statue or fountain there (they make terrific Goddess symbols). Use it to meditate, gain insight and perform Moon rituals. Its also the perfect place for divinatory and wish magic. Suggested plants for the Moon Garden: Daisies, Evening Primrose, Forget-me-nots, Horehound, Lavender, Lambs Ears, Moon Flower, Mugwort, Narcissus, Rosemary, Southernwood, Sweet Cicely, Thyme, Wisteria, Yarrow.
Excerpt is from Bud, Blossom, & Leaf by Dorothy Morrison

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Green Witchcraft Ann Moura 1-56718-690-4 288 pp $14.95 US $22.95 CAN

Green Witchcraft ll Ann Moura 1-56718-689-0 264 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

Green Witchcraft lll Ann Moura 1-56718-688-2 264 pp $14.95 US $23.95 CAN

A Witchs Relationship With Nature

The Witch whose practice is centered on the green level feels close to the growing things of the earth and frequently talks to plants, insects, rocks and all the creation in nature. The animistic and pantheistic aspect of the Craft makes this a logical step, albeit one that has often been used by other people with varying degrees of hostility. The non-Witch will curse at weeds, for example, whereas I will scold them and remind them that they have the whole yard to play in, so stay out of the garden. When I pick weeds out of the garden (I never cut them, but pull them out, roots and all) I simply toss them onto the ground where they quickly take root and live quite happily. To me, weeds are not pests, but more like mischievous children playing hide and seek among the herbs, waiting to see how long it will take me to notice them. With trees, I have found that some are more receptive and predisposed to communing with people than others. Some trees need to get to know the person close by them before bothering to respond. I have encountered trees that are rather aloof, and others that are quite content to be visited and talked to. But there are a few trees that effuse love and affection for humans, and these are a joy to be near. Generally, however, once a tree recognizes that you care about it and are not exploitive, it will blend its energies with you. The devas of the plant world bond with people who care about them, and you will be changed so that wherever you go, the green growing things will recognize you are a friend and reach out to you with their energies.
Excerpt is from Green Witchcraft by Ann Moura

Wild Witchery
There is lyricism and mystery, simple wisdom and profound realization, great comfort and lifechanging power in the wild witchery I will be discussing in this book. It is witchcraft for those of us who yearn to express our own inherent spirituality in a joyous, meaningful manner, not within temples or churches but out in the landscape and within the deepest fathomless places in our own souls places that echo the furthest reaches of the starry-veiled cosmos. It is a way to understand our own wild heart, our soul nature. I will explain how our soul nature finds a perfect elemental expression on wind-buffeted granite outcrops and in deep still green water alike. The understanding of our own true soul nature will come as unexpectedly as the warmth to be found in midwinter sunlight, as tenacious as the twisted tree that blooms and grows despite its exposed position, as moving and awe-inspiring as the sound of a single swans wing-beats that are heard as it makes its way home alone across the moors. It is a magical path for those of us with poetry in our souls.
Excerpt is from Craft of the Wild Witch by Poppy Palin

Bud, Blossom, & Leaf Dorothy Morrison 1-56718-443-X 192 pp $14.95 US $22.95 CAN

Garden Witchery Ellen Dugan 0-7387-0318-4 272 pp $16.95 US $25.95 CAN

Craft of the Wild Witch Poppy Palin 0-7387-0577-2 336 pp $17.95 US $24.50 CAN

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More Meaningful Ritual, More Powerful Magic

It is the elements that bring their quality into the circle. Without Water, your ritual will be heartless and cold; without Air, your ritual will be thoughtless and ill-considered. Without Fire, your ritual will lack will, it will be aimless and meandering; and without Earth, your ritual will not be grounded. Deborah Lipp If youve got the basics of the Craft covered and youre ready to take your practice to new levels of spiritual meaning and magical power, The Elements of Ritual is your guidebook. This is intermediate Witchcraft, literate and sophisticated, written by an experienced High Priestess. Become truly familiar with the Elements and their role in every phase of ritual. As you gain insight into the nuances of this essential magical relationship, your own creative and magical abilities will flourish. When you have finished reading The Elements of Ritual, you will be able to confidently create your own rituals, using sound magical, theological and pragmatic principles. Also included are practical how-tos, hownot-tos, and much esoteric, hard-to-find information. Delve deeper into the Craft you thought you already knew. Experience more meaningful ritual and more powerful magic with The Elements of Ritual.

The Elements of Ritual Deborah Lipp 0-7387-0301-X 288 pp $16.95 US $25.95 CAN

Awaken to the Old Ways

The legacy of Italian Witchcraft, handed down for generations, is now yours. Author Raven Grimassi reclaims the Pagan spirituality of southern Europe and traces its roots from the pre-Christian era to the fourteenth-century Holy Strega and the modern legend of Aradia. Italian Witchcraft imparts knowledge once known only to secret initiates and gives you a solid introduction to Strega traditions. You will learn how to:
cast and break spells create a spirit flame invoke the power of a Watcher cast shadows  make Magickal tools perform Aridian marriage, birth and death rites

If youre an aspiring Witch or Magician, Italian Witchcraft offers you a complete Magickal and folkloric tradition. If youre an experienced practitioner, you can use the notwidely-known Magick in Italian Witchcraft to enhance your rituals. The Ways of the Strega had a profound influence upon the works of Aleister Crowley and Gerald Gardner they will influence you too. Italys old religion lives on ...
Italian Witchcraft Raven Grimassi 1-56718-259-3 336 pp $14.95 US $22.95 CAN

Magickal Living in a Mundane World

Covering mind, body and spirit in its three extensive parts, The Witchs Guide to Life is an indispensable magickal reference book for novice and adept alike. Part One of The Witchs Guide to Life covers philosophical, ethical and practical concerns for Witches, including the difference between a Wiccan and a non-Wiccan Witch, a Witchs approach to love and sex, magickal ethics, the role of karma in magickal living, mental health issues such as body image and depression, and spiritual and ethical matters to consider when looking for a teacher or coven. Part Two explores the history, folklore and mystical systems relevant to Witchcraft today, such as myth and symbolism in life and ritual; the Witch and Qabalah; guidance for using the Tarot, runes and scrying; and biographies of influential occultists and magicians. Part Three is a hands-on examination of practical Witchcraft, including a Witchs working tools; magickal techniques and spellcasting binding, evocation, familiars, thoughtforms and sigils; menstrual and menopausal magick; and magickal correspondences.

The Witchs Guide to Life Kala Trobe 0-7387-0200-5 480 pp $19.95 US $30.95 CAN

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A Romantic Guide to Handfasting Anna Franklin 0-7387-0668-X 240 pp $14.95 US $19.95 CAN

Handfasting and Wedding Rituals Raven Kaldera & Tannin Schwartzstein 0-7387-0470-9 336 pp $16.95 US $25.95 CAN

Pagan Polyamory Raven Kaldera 0-7387-0762-7 288 pp $16.95 US $22.95 CAN

Franklin provides one-stop shopping for those planning a handfasting celebration. This comprehensive guide will be of great use to many couples preparing to jump the cauldron. Publishers Weekly Religion BookLine Handfasting is a sacred marriage rite practiced by Pagans, Druids and Wiccans for centuries. Anna Franklin explores the fascinating origins of this solemn ceremony and provides practical advice and inspiration for planning ones own handfasting celebration.

Handfasting and Wedding Rituals has everything you need to plan the perfect Pagan wedding. Youll find advice and examples to help you with basic wedding planning, writing vows and ritual construction, along with practical tips and great ideas about everything from low-cost wedding favors to candle and bonfire safety. This guide also includes sixteen full rites honoring a wide variety of Pagan traditions.

The term polyamory describes nonmonogamous relationships based on honesty and affection. Presenting a fascinating peek inside the polyamorous lifestyle from a Pagan perspective, Raven Kaldera offers practical insight and spiritual depth into a vastly misunderstood way of life. Kaldera addresses all aspects of the polyamorous life, including family life, sexual ethics, emotional issues, proper etiquette, relationship boundaries and the pros and cons of this lifestyle.

Tying the knot (or not) A

handfasting is a Pagan wedding, usually the union of two individuals, perhaps two members of a coven or solo practitioners who meet and fall in love. It is the marriage rite used today by many Pagans, Druids and Wiccans. During the ceremony, the couple declare their love and commitment to each other, and promise that they will live together for a year and a day, or for as long as love shall last, in the words of one ritual. At the end of that time, they may renew their vows, make a more permanent

commitment and a legal marriage, or go their separate ways. In some cultures, the hands of the bride and groom are bound together, and many Pagans adopt this practice as part of the handfasting ceremony. The handfasting vows are believed, literally, to be taken before the gods, and are therefore very solemn and binding.
Excerpt is from A Romantic Guide to Handfasting by Anna Franklin

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A Personalized Approach to Tarot

Barbara Moore

ne of the great things about tarot is that no matter how long you practice, there is always more to learn. There are new applications, new decks, new nuances to each card and new meaningful insights to your life. In this issue, well explore some techniques that may provide some new experiences for you and your practice.
Time, time, whos got the time? The Complete Tarot Reader by Teresa Michelsen is appropriate for beginners, but includes exercises to take your studies deeper as well. Using the tarot to predict the timing of events is an interesting study. Teresa provides several techniques to try. I find the following method to be particularly The Complete Tarot Readere intriguing. Teresa Michelsen From The Complete 0-7387-0434-2 288 pp $15.95 US $21.50 CAN Tarot Reader: This approach uses only the Ace-10 cards of the four suits as timing cards. The suits are ordered in terms of their volatility or permanence you can choose any order that makes sense to you, for example switching Swords and Wands if you like. I chose this order intuitively, and by looking at the movement and speed of the horses in the Knights cards.

Who are you? Tarot Journaling by Corrine Kenner is an in-depth exploration of one the tarotists favorite activities: journaling. She uses the familiar Celtic Cross as the structure of the book. Each position in the Celtic Cross forms the basis for journaling on various aspects of your life. As most of you know, position 7 is the Self. Lets see what Corrine tells us about ourselves: Tarot Journaling In tarot, the four realms of Corrine Kenner everyday experience are represented 0-7387-0643-4 216 pp $12.95 US $17.50 CAN by the four suits of the Minor Arcana. Wands represent your spiritual life, cups depict your emotional affairs, swords conceptualize your intellectual ideals and pentacles embody your physical existence. You can use your tarot journal to analyze those four realms of your experience, both separately and as a whole. You can see where most of your focus lies, where your experiences overlap and where you have room to grow and change. Your Spiritual Self The fiery wands cards, which usually picture freshly cut branches from leafy trees, represent the world of spiritual existence. They symbolize inspirations and drives, passions and primal quests. Think of the wands cards as you work with the following journaling prompts:

Swords: Days Wands: Weeks

Cups: Months

Pentacles: Years

If you want to be specific, the numbers on the cards can be used to give an indication of the number of days, weeks, months or years. As with any methods, reversals should also be examined, because these can represent obstacles to resolution of the issue. The timing only provides a potential for when things could happen, if any obstacles are removed. A spread that is mostly or entirely reversed may represent a situation in which the event being asked about may never happen, or in which there are many obstacles to overcome.
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Spiritually, I believe Spiritually, I feel Spiritually, I think Spiritually, I am Spiritually, I value Spiritually, I have Spiritually, I need Spiritually, I would like to Spiritually, I am becoming more Spiritually, I secretly Spiritually, I express myself My greatest spiritually skill is The card that best depicts my spiritual life is Corrine goes on to include prompts for journaling about your emotional, intellectual and physical experiences.

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For a shorter snapshot version of yourself, try this simple five card spread.

of the cards in the reading actually have to do with work and not your recent engagement.
School of hard knocks Sometimes when faced with a problem that we cant see our way out of, theres a fair chance we need to learn something before we can find resolution. These problems can be opportunities to learn important life lessons. The tarot is a great tool for helping us navigate through these difficult times. Combined with objectivity and honesty (with ones self), this spread can help define the problem more clearly, offer solutions and provide guidance to understanding life and karmic lessons.

1. How I see myself today 2. How others see me 3. Who I want to become 4. What can help me 5. What might hinder me

Extra, extra Designing your own spreads or adding extra cards to existing spreads gives more freedom to your tarot reading experiences. In Designing Your Own Tarot Spreads, Teresa Michelsen takes you through the entire process of creating your own spreads. Even if you have a selection of spreads that you like to use, you can add a few bells and whistles. Teresa suggests: Comment Card A comment card is what I call a card that jumps out of the deck while you are shuffling, falls to the floor or otherwise attracts your notice. Many readers believe these cards are significant, and should be held out and set aside. These cards provide additional commentary on the reading. Commentary may be too bland a term for it; at times these cards may seem to be shouting, lecturing or even making a sly joke about a situation.
Designing Your Own Tarot Spreads Teresa Michelsen 0-7387-0263-3 192 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

1.  Spiritual aspect of the problem 2.  Emotional aspect of the problem 3.  Intellectual aspect of the problem 4.  Physical aspect of the problem 5.  Spiritual aspect of the solution

6.  Emotional aspect of the solution 7.  Intellectual aspect of the solution 8.  Physical aspect of the solution 9.  Life lesson to be learned 10.  Karmic lesson to be learned

Foundation Card Some readers draw a card from the bottom of the deck at the end of the layout or after the interpretation, which is called the foundation card. This card provides further commentary on the reading by showing what is hidden or what is at the foundation or bottom of the situation. Bias Card One of the most interesting special cards is a bias card, which is used to show any possible bias the reader may be introducing into the reading. A bias card can be especially useful when reading for ourselves, as it can be hard to be completely objective. If you get a positive card, dont assume the situation is really gloomier than you think. Instead, think of the card as a pair of glasses you are looking through that colors everything you see. For example, if the bias card is the Two of Cups, you may be missing the fact that some

Where are you? Your life is a journey. On this journey, its as important to know where you are (and where youre going) as it is to know who you are. Go through your tarot deck and find a card that represents the phase in your life that you are currently in. This card can depict where you are in your life as a whole or in a specific aspect physical, emotional or spiritual. How do you feel about the card? What do you like or dislike? What would you change? Is there anything in the card that would help you to make that change? If there is a particular aspect that youd like to focus on changing, follow up by selecting a card that shows that change. What do you need to do to accomplish that change? I encourage you to try any or all of these techniques to give new life or added depth to your practice and your journey. Happy travels!
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A Guide for Your Sacred Journey

Enter the powerful dreamscape of The Sacred Circle Tarot and walk the spiral path of wisdom. Seventy-eight haunting images draw your spirit into Britain and Irelands most sacred places, linking you with the spiritual legacy of the Pagan Celts their reverence for the great web of being, the cycles of life, the divine energy of the Goddess and God, and the ancient magic of the land. These evocative images merge photographs, illustrations and electronic images with symbols that unlock the deepest levels of Pagan wisdom. The accompanying guidebook explains the imagery of the cards and how to use them to enrich your own life. Divine the meaning of the currents, energies and events surrounding you when you lay out the cards in any one of the spreads described in the guide. Expand your spiritual reach as you meditate on mysteries such as the Goddess in Her aspects, the Seasons, the Eight Festivals or the symbolic battle between winter and summer.

The Sacred Circle Tarot Anna Franklin, Illustrated by Paul Mason Boxed kit includes 78 full-color cards and 336-pp companion book 1-56718-457-X $29.95 US $39.95 CAN

Listen to the Wisdom of the Wee Folk

They inhabit the enchanted realm of dreams and legends, often crossing the threshold between this world and the Otherworld. They have been called the Little People, the fae or the People of the Hills. With the ability to bestow great gifts if favored or wreak household havoc if angered, fairies have long been much loved and much feared in the Celtic lands. Many fairies are seasonal creatures, so the cards of The Fairy Ring are divided into four suits: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. The motley assortment of fairies appear on the cards in the suit of the season in which they are most likely to be seen. Eight additional cards celebrate the ancient Celtic solar and pastoral holidays, auspicious days for working with the fae. The full-sized guidebook includes fairy lore, upright and reversed card interpretations and nine unique card layouts.

The Fairy Ring Anna Franklin Illustrated by Paul Mason 0-7387-0274-9 $29.95 US $39.95 CAN Boxed kit includes 60 full-color cards and 264-pp guidebook

A Powerful Link With Irelands Past

Sitting in Cailleachs Chair in Ireland, Kisma Stepanich received a vision that became the Faery Wicca Tarot. This deck consists of eightythree powerful cards five that are unique to this deck, based on the Irish Faery Tradition. Each card brings forth a new skill and symbol for deeper meditation, and provides a magickal lesson from the Tuatha de Danann. The minor arcana are divided into four groups of cards related to the elements: Domhan (earth), Aer (air), Tine (fire) and Uisce (water); traditionally known as the Tarot suits of pentacles, swords, wands and cups. The major arcana corresponds to the mythological ancient ones, and this unique deck also includes sixteen Helper cards (corresponding to the court cards in traditional tarot), the One Power card and the four Gift of Faery cards.

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Faery Wicca Tarot Mini-kit Created by Kisma K. Stepanich, Art by Rene Christine Yates Boxed mini-kit includes 83 full-color cards and 180-pp mini-book in slipcase 1-56718-684-X $24.95 US $38.50 CAN

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East Meets West

A New Twist on an Ancient Tradition

For more than three thousand years, the enigmatic I Ching has offered guidance to emperors, generals and philosophers. Amazingly accurate, this ancient oracle anticipates change and recommends timely action but twenty-first century readers can find its poetic insights difficult to understand and apply. As a student, teacher and practitioner of several forms of divination, author Mark McElroys unique approach makes it fast and easy to consult this venerable Chinese classic with confidence. No need for yarrow sticks or Chinese coins youll learn how to generate the hexagrams for your readings using pocket change or a simple deck of cards.

For most of Western history, the mysticism of the East was an exotic enigma. Few people knew much at all about Buddhism, Hinduism, Shintoism or other Eastern spiritual paths. In the nineteenth century, the West began to understand more about these faiths as Western travelers brought back religious texts and teachings from Tibet, India, China and other exotic destinations. The books on this page represent the marriage of Eastern and Western approaches to divination. I Ching for Beginners is a straightforward guide to using this 4,000year-old form of Chinese divination. You do not need any previous experience with the I Ching to benefit from its guidance. Karmic Palmistry incorporates the Eastern idea of karma, or the belief that our past actions, both positive and negative, have an effect on our lives. Good deeds create positive karma, while selfish or destructive acts create negative karma with unpleasant consequences. This book helps you decode the lines in your hand, unlocking the secrets of your karma. The Buddha Tarot is a completely unique Tarot deck, melding Buddhist thought and iconography with one of the Wests most venerable forms of divination. In our increasingly global society, its hard to imagine a time when hardly anyone had heard of the Buddha, or would know what you were talking about if you mentioned your karma. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you may want to pause and thank the many people who have walked the path before you, helping us to understand and benefit from the wisdom of the East.

I Ching for Beginners Mark McElroy 0-7387-744-9 312 pp $12.95 US $17.50 CAN

Your Spiritual Blueprint in the Palm of Your Hand

Discover your unique spiritual development path for this lifetime with Karmic Palmistry. At birth, both of your palms are very similar, representing your genetic and karmic potentials. As you mature, your dominant hand changes to reflect the direction your life actually takes, while the passive hand shows what you were meant to be. The differences between your two palms can help you identify your karmic talents, gifts and challenges. Youll also discover ways to find a soul mate, explore past lives, choose a satisfying career and maximize your potential in this life. Your spiritual blueprint is in the palm of your hand decipher it, and you can use its guidance to create a successful and meaningful life.

Karmic Palmistry Jon Saint-Germain 0-7387-317-6 264 pp $14.95 US $22.95 CAN

Eastern Wisdom Meets Western Mysteries

The combination of Buddhism and Tarot might seem strange at first, but the underlying archetypal pattern reveals stunning similarities. The story in the Tarots major arcana parallels the story of Siddharthas journey to enlightenment. This sequence of twenty-two cards has been interpreted by many as an allegorical description of the souls journey to enlightenment, beginning with the naive Fool and culminating in the universal consciousThe Buddha Tarot ness represented by the World card. Created by Robert M. Place The Buddha Tarot includes a 79-card Tarot Boxed kit includes 79 full-color cards, black organdy pouch, and 72-pp instruction booklet deck designed and created by artist Robert M. 0-7387-0441-5 $24.95 US $38.50 CAN Place, acclaimed for his distinctive style and artwork with religious and sacred themes. Also included is a booklet exploring the parallels between the Tarot and Buddhism, the life of Buddha and interpretations for each card.
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Tarot Techniques Contest

Share your tips with New Worlds readers!
Tarot enthusiasts are always looking for new ideas. Heres your chance to share your best Tarot technique with other New Worlds readers. Whether its a unique spread, an innovative interpretation or a new use for the cards, were looking for your top Tarot tips. Three lucky winners of the New Worlds Tarot Techniques contest will receive free copies of Tarot Journaling by Corrine Kenner, Designing Your Own Tarot Spreads by Teresa Michelsen and a deluxe Tarot bag. Plus, your winning entry will be published in a future issue of New Worlds! To enter, e-mail your name, contact information and top Tarot tip to nweditor@llewellyn.com, or mail your entry to: New Worlds Editor c/o Llewellyn Worldwide 2143 Wooddale Dr. Woodbury, MN 55125-2989 Winners will be chosen April 1, 2006 and announced in an upcoming issue. Good luck!

The Story of Your Life

Whether youre new to tarot or you regard your cards as old friends, keeping a tarot journal can help you gain insight into the characters, events and themes that form the story of your life. As an experienced tarot teacher and certified tarot master, author Corrine Kenner has shared her tarot reading and journaling techniques with hundreds of students. The only book of its kind, Tarot Journaling covers everything you need to create, keep and preserve a personal tarot journal. Youll discover hundreds of ideas to inspire and enliven your own journal, from down-to-earth advice to valuable techniques. No matter where you are on your tarot journey, Tarot Journaling encourages you to pause and reflect upon the miles youve walked and the open road ahead.
Tarot Journaling Corrine Kenner 0-7387-0643-4 216 pp $12.95 US $17.50 CAN 22

Store Your Deck With Style

Tarot decks are like miniature works of art. Whether you have a single reading deck, five favorite decks or a collection of fifty decks or more, youre likely concerned with keeping your deck in good condition. Most Tarot decks come in cardboard boxes that dont help protect your beloved deck from wear and tear over time. Now you can store your deck with style! Llewellyns popular Tarot bag is a beautiful way to protect and store your favorite decks or runes, oracle cards or anything else youd like to keep safe. Our deluxe Tarot bags feature a black velveteen exterior and purple satin interior with matching purple fringe drawstring. This attractive bags convenient design is also adjustable to fit a variety of deck shapes and sizes.
Tarot Bag 0-7387-0208-0 $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

Great Readings by Design

Designing Your Own Tarot Spreads is an invaluable resource for Tarot readers of all levels of expertise. Learn how to pose the perfect question, decide how many cards to use and clarify the meaning of each card position. Explore the nuances of working with reversals, dignities, significators and clarification cards. Inside youll find inspirations for spreads covering a diverse variety of topics including relationships, financial and career development, predictive readings, personal development and special occasions. Whether youre a professional Tarot reader looking for ways to better serve your clientele or a beginner looking for a way to make your readings more accurate, Designing Your Own Tarot Spreads is sure to add new dimensions to your Tarot practice.
Designing Your Own Tarot Spreads Teresa Michelson 0-7387-0263-3 192 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

Receive Guidance From Beautiful Blooms

The language of flowers reached the height of popularity during the Victorian era. In this symbolic language, flowers had special meanings, and one could convey a detailed message to a friend or lover by simply sending a bouquet of carefully chosen blooms. Today, the beauty of flowers can sometimes make us forget that each one of them has its own meaning a message that nature seems to whisper to us. One flower can advise us to look around; another to stop and reflect; yet another to make a decision. This unique oracle helps you receive gentle guidance from these beautiful gifts of the Earth.
Flower Wisdom Oracle Instructions by Isa Donelli 0-7387-0796-1 $9.95 US $13.50 CAN Boxed deck includes 32-card deck and instruction booklet

A Bold, Beautiful Celtic Deck

Traditional in structure, the Celtic Tarot features fully-illustrated Minor Arcana cards that reflect the complexity, the passion and the pain of daily life. The illustrations for the Major Arcana are shaped by Celtic myth, legend and history. The first ten cards refer to the legends of the conflict between the Fomori and the Tatha D Danann (the era of myths). Trumps 10-14 are linked to the epic cycle of the Ulaid (the epoch of heroes). The remaining Arcana illustrate the legend of the Fianna (the era of history). As befitting a Celtic deck, this one is intricate, bright and lively. All cards are labeled with Italian, English, French, German and Spanish titles.
Celtic Tarot G. Gaudenzi & S. Tenuta Boxed deck includes 78 full-color cards and instruction booklet 0-7387-0013-4 $19.95 US $29.95 CAN

An Enchanting Tribute to the Spirit and Beauty of Flowers

The images are delicate, lovely, enchanting. They quietly draw you closer, captivated by their alluring beauty. Just as the heady perfume of a perfect blossom can transport you back in time to a pleasant memory or to a place of poetic dreaminess, these flower spirits can take you to another realm. Let them help you to divine mysteries and open your mind to beautiful possibilities for the future.
The Spirit of Flowers Tarot Antonella Castelli Boxed deck includes 78 full-color cards and instruction booklet 0-7387-0411-3 $19.95 US $30.95 CAN

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Lo Scarabeo Tarot decks are renowned both for their beautiful artwork and their ability to give insightful readings. Whether youre looking for a new twist on the familiar or an artistic deck with its own unique theme, Lo Scarabeo is your source for exquisite museumquality Tarot decks. Llewellyn is proud to be the exclusive North American distributor for Lo Scarabeo.

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Say It With Flowers

The symbolism of flowers and plants lies at the heart of this reproduction of a refined nineteenth-century oracle deck. In the 32 romantically nostalgic cards, the floral language becomes a fascinating dialogue with Mother Nature. Consult this lovely oracle for matters of the heart or any other matter and receive a charming, helpful solution to your worries.
Mother Nature Oracle Cards Instructions by Gina di Roberto Boxed deck includes 32 full-color cards and instruction booklet 0-7387-0454-7 $9.95 US $15.50 CAN

Draw Upon Druid Wisdom

This colorful deck is based on the collectors Major Arcana deck, Tarot of the Celts, by Lupatelli. Bepi Vigna expanded the deck to include the Minor Arcana using the vibrant artwork of Severino Baraldi. With fantastical Celtic style, solid research and clever images, this deck provides a refreshing, lively portrait of druidry.
Tarot of Druids Artwork by Antonio Lupatelli and Severino Baraldi Written by Bepi Vigna Boxed deck includes 78 full-color cards and instruction booklet 0-7387-0517-9 $19.95 US $30.95 CAN

Create Harmony in Your Life

As human beings, we constantly strive for balance in all aspects of our lives. The Tarot is renowned for its ability to tell us about areas of imbalance, and to suggest ways to create balance. The soft colors, flowing artwork and ethereal beauty of the Harmonious Tarot can help you find rhythm among the discord inherent in daily life, providing advice for harmonizing work, romance, family and spirituality.
Harmonious Tarot Artwork by Walter Crane & Ernest Fitzpatrick Boxed deck includes 78 full-color cards and instruction booklet 0-7387-0788-0 $19.95 $26.95 CAN

Let a Historical Oracle Guide You

Marie Anne Lenormand was Napolean Bonapartes personal Tarot reader and was acclaimed as the Sibilla of the Salons. Because of her work, we now have easy instructions to accompany this historically significant and very effective divinatory tool. This classic oracle is a high-quality reproduction of an original 1880 deck.
Lenormand Oracle Cards Gina di Roberto Boxed deck includes 36-card deck and instruction booklet 0-7387-0451-2 $9.95 US $15.50 CAN

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A Gateway to an Enchanted Realm

In this enchanting deck, Wands have become Acorns, Cups become Hearts, Swords become Leaves and Pentacles become Bells. These cards were created by the Great Magician of the Fairies of the Enchanted Realm in order to help the undisciplined, mischievous fairies learn appropriate behavior and rules for living. The Great Magician wove magic into the cards, and they can, if consulted properly, weave themselves into a story.
Fairy Tarot Antonio Lupatelli Boxed deck includes 78 full-color cards and 160-pp companion book 0-7387-0006-1 $19.95 US $29.95 CAN

A Gift From the Fairy Folk

Full of life, love and fairy folk, The Fey Tarot combines vibrant colors and whimsical, anime-influenced artwork with the feisty nature of the fey. These playful images depict scenes with fairies at work and play against often serene, otherworldly backgrounds. Featuring colorful creatures and fetching fairies, this deck will enchant anyone with a soft spot for the fey.
The Fey Tarot Concept by Riccardo Minetti, Art by Mara Aghem Boxed deck includes 78 full-color cards and instruction booklet 0-7387-0280-3 $29.95 US $47.95 CAN

Explore the Hidden Realm of Nature Spirits

These magical cards relate to the forces of nature and the essence of the Secret Realm. Playful or spiteful imps from childrens stories, fairies, elves and elementals are all manifestations of the Secret Realm. These primordial energies come to life in the 78 cards of the Tarot of the Hidden Folk. The deck retains the structure of a traditional Tarot, but the mysterious and playful denizens of the Secret Realm add an enchantment all their own.
Tarot of the Hidden Folk Giacinto Gaudenzi Boxed deck includes 78 full-color cards and instruction booklet 0-7387-0056-8 $19.95 US $29.95 CAN

Here Be Dragons
The mythological figure of the Dragon is an image of primitive force and power. Dragons are present in the imagination of civilizations both ancient and modern, in many different forms and representations. Dragons Tarot interprets these myths through iconography drawn from five continents.
Dragons Tarot Manfredi Toraldo, Art by Severino Baraldi Boxed deck includes 78 full-color cards and instruction booklet 0-7387-0599-3 $19.95 US $26.95 CAN

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Springtime for Fantasy

Andrew Karre, Acquisitions Editor: Young Adult/Middle Grade

hy does Hollywood think we should associate dragons, wizards and magical worlds with turkey, Christmas trees and trips to crowded mall multiplexes? I have no idea, but, whatever the reason, the season of big fantasy movie releases is now officially past. Harry Potter fans have thoroughly digested the latest movie and have returned to speculation about the next, and presumably final, book. The movie version of C.S. Lewiss first Chronicles of Narnia book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, is disappearing from movie theater marquees. And, of course, King Kong has come down from the Empire State Building. Fortunately, the world of fantasy novels knows no season. Publishers tend to place their best fantasy bets in the spring and early summer, but readers can generally count on a steady stream of new fantasy all throughout the year, sufficient to satisfy the most insatiable appetite. Llewellyn always has a particularly diverse fantasy offering, and especially so this season, with a book from the beloved veteran fantasy and horror author John Peel and a book from an exciting newcomer, Jo Whittemore. The Book of Reality, from the extremely prolific John Peel, is the third all-new edition to his long-running Diadem: Worlds of Magic series, and its sure to please both seasoned John Peel fans as
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well as new ones. I wont steal Johns thunder; youll find an article by him on page 28. (And while Im thinking of John Peel, fans should avail themselves of the dozens of Web sites dedicated to John and to his Diadem books in particular. Just Google Diadem and John Peel and youll find several. The Diadem Fan Zone at www.angelfire.com/ theforce/diadem/ is a great place to start. It has everything from an interview with John to the very thorough Diadem encyclopedia to new chapters in the Diadem story written by other fans. If youre a Diadem fan, its a surefire way to lose a couple of hours.) While Im not exactly sure how many books John Peel has published, I do know that Escape from Arylon is the first book published by Jo Whittemore; and Llewellyn is very excited to be able to introduce this new, young voice in fantasy for young adults. Escape from Arylon is the first book in the Silverskin Legacy series, a series that offers a unique and compelling blend of real and magical worlds, as well as new twists on fantasy standards from dragons to magic to swordplay. Fans of Christopher Paolini and Cornellia Funke, please dont miss this one. Jo Whittemore also has an article in this issue of New Worlds, on page 29. Booksellers consistently report that fantasy and science fiction are among their strongest categories, especially for teens and younger readers and with good reasons. Much of the most innovative and interesting fiction is coming from

these categories and the most loyal and voracious readers tend to flock to these shelves. One of the nice things about the young adult book market (one of the things that perhaps older readers would do well to notice) is that, in the big chain stores, YA and middle-grade books arent generally shelved according to genre. Booksellers tend to put all the young adult books together. They do this for lots or reasons; one of which is that they want to keep all the books with teenage characters and teenage issues together, no matter what the genre. But the nice, unintended consequence of this grouping is that it encourages readers to browse outside their genre comfort zones, and it encourages publishers to worry a little less about whether a book fits the conventions of a certain genre. Younger readers dont have decades of loyalty to a specific genre; theyre more willing to be surprised. When the dividing lines between genres get blurry, books can really get exciting and interesting. Youre encouraged to consider all the possibilities. You consider books with fairies and football players, spirit guides and cheerleaders. Witch Ball, the latest book in The Seer series, from Linda Joy Singleton, is a great example. Timothy Carters hilarious Attack of the Intergalactic Soul Hunters is another. In both cases, readers will find healthy doses of the magical and the fantastic, but theyll also get to meet characters whose lives look very much like the readers own (minus the psychic ability and the past-life experience as an intergalactically famous bounty hunter I suspect, but who can be sure?). When books combine genres well, readers get the best of both worlds: the familiar and the fantastic.

 Helaine stood up and allowed her opponent to rise. You said earlier that there was no point in fighting the Overseers, and that there was no where to go. I do not believe this. I aim to help a friend of mine, and then we will escape. I could use your help, and the assistance of any others who, like you, have the spirit to fight. Fight who? the woman asked. For what? If we take on the Overseers, we will be killed. They have weapons. Helaine grinned. I have weapons, too, ones that they cannot imagine And do what? the woman demanded. We cant go anywhere. Are you really as stupid as you sound? The Supervisors and the Overmind have the whole area monitored. As soon as you try anything, they will know. Im counting on it, Helaine said.
Pixel, Helaine, Score and Jenna. Then it can expand its wicked empire and rule the entire Diadem. When all four of the Diadems heroes are captured, it seems as though they might be trapped in a computergenerated prison forever. Can they convince the people of Calomir to unplug themselves from domination? Will they be able to make it back to reality, or will the Overseer tap into a stronger, and far more dangerous power that threatens to destroy the entire Diadem? Book of Reality John Peel 0-7387-0843-7 216 pp $4.99 US $6.50 CAN

Book of Reality, the ninth volume in the Diadem series, finds Score, Helaine, Pixel and Jenna journeying back to Calomir, Pixels home planet. The entire world runs on virtual reality, where no one really has to leave their own home. Pixel wants to introduce his parents to his girlfriend Jenna, although he hasnt been home since he was first pulled into the magic and danger of the Diadem many months ago. But immediately they discover that something is terribly wrong on this planet. While virtually everything runs smoothly and the people seem happy and content, the harsh reality is that the planets computer Overmind controls everyone on Calomir. But it wont be satisfied until it masters the powers that it sees in

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Get Real
John Peel

hen I first created the Diadem, one of my main intentions was to have a series where pretty much anything could happen. The problem with a lot of series is that after a handful of books it seems as if the writer has to repeat ideas theyve already used. I wanted a format where that would not happen. As a result, I created a series where the main characters could travel from world to world. If I tired of one, Id just move on. That way, I wouldnt be forced to repeat the same sort of story time after time. It also gave me the chance to move between genres. Diadem is primarily a fantasy series, but I didnt want to be limited to simply having magicians battling it out, or another new mythical monster turning up that too could get dull. Instead I could have a story thats mostly adventure, for example in Book of Oceans, our heroes battle pirates. Or I could have almost straight science fiction, as in Book of Reality. Both Score and Helaine have been home and visited their families (with varying degrees of success) so it seemed as if it was time for Pixel to do the same. Pixels world is a little like ours might be in a hundred years or so perhaps even less. The privileged few live in electronic cocoons, their minds inhabiting worlds of virtual reality. Others, less fortunate, slave away in work camps to support the dreamers. I created the world in 1997 with the aim of eventually going back to explore what was happening there. It was obviously a world where injustice ruled, and Score, Helaine and Pixel would never allow that to continue if they could do something positive to change it. Of course, as always, the bestlaid plans go astray. Between my first Diadem story and Book of Reality, the movie The Matrix came out. As often
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Are we getting so dependent on our computers and other machines that wed be willing to exchange our real lives for fantasies lived out inside a computer?
happens to writers, somebody else had come up with an idea that was very close to what Id wanted to write myself. It left me with a big problem: whatever I did to Pixels home, I had to make sure it didnt look like I was simply ripping off The Matrix no matter that Id planned it years before the film even came out! So I had to go back and have a good think. Could I still do something involving people in virtual reality that wouldnt make the readers think of The Matrix? And, after a little thought, I realized that I could. So I put the movie out of my mind and set about creating a different sort of virtual world, where things are never quite what they appear to be, and Pixel discovers that everything he believed he knew about his family is a complete lie. Calomir, Pixels home world, ends up being one of the most nightmarish places Ive ever invented. Could it ever really come true? Are we getting so dependent on our computers and other machines that wed be willing to exchange our real lives for fantasies lived out inside a computer? On Calomir, people have done just that. It has become a world where people are being raised like animals, valued only for what they contribute to the real ruler of their planet. Some work as slaves, others dream their lives away, but both are ultimately doomed unless our heroes can save the day. Only this time around, one of them turns out to be a strange sort of traitor, which leaves the story with a horrible cliff-hanger When I started planning the story, one idea stuck in my mind. I knew that Book of Reality would have to be the first half of a two-part story, because I really wanted to end the first part with a scene that I couldnt get out of my head. It left Score, Helaine, Pixel and Jenna in a really terrible spot, but it felt like it was exactly the right ending for the story. Of course, the problem with that is that when it comes time to write the next book, an author has to find a way out of the sticky situation hes created! But thats a challenge for Book of Doom

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Anything but Ordinary: Why Fantasy Beats Reality

Jo Whittemore

hen some people decide to write a novel, they struggle over what genre to ascribe to, basing their career on what they think other people want to read. For me, writing fantasy was a decision that came easily. Ever since I was little, Ive been obsessed with the thought of other worlds where the laws of nature dont quite mimic our own. Every Halloween growing up, my costume would be some enchanted creature whose shoes I stepped into for a magical night. One year I was a fairy with wings that my mom had fashioned from coat hangers covered in pink gauze. Another year I was Smurfette in one of the plastic-mask-and-smock combos from the drugstore. Even now, as an adult, I enjoy books, movies and television shows with

fantasy themes because something special happens when they draw me in. They give me hope that something better exists. In the fantasy world, there is a rudimentary battle of good versus evil, and a chosen one (or few) can sway the outcome. Thats it. Thats the reason the heroes and heroines in these stories exist. They dont live to amass wealth and monopolize an industry. Tabloids and the paparazzi dont rule their lives. Rarely in fantasy do even remotely similar issues arise. Fantasy also gives me hope that something more exists. Popular, allAmerican teenagers may not be able to relate, but in high school, I was a nerd. When an essay was due or exam time came, the number of friends I amassed was astounding. The other 350 days of

the year, I was that smart, Asian girl with the Plague. Fantasy novels made me feel special. I thrived on such a genre, where often the hero or heroine has some shortcoming that turns out to be a blessing in disguise. The quiet, bookish characters are often the ones who hold the key to a countrys salvation; the character with a troubled past rescues everyone else from a troubling future. I felt a little bit exceptional knowing that could be me. And then theres the magic. No good fantasy story is devoid of magic. For those lacking the strength of a warrior or the dexterity of a rogue, magic is the skill that evens the playing field. It can rip the warriors sword from his hands at a 20-foot distance and can make the most adept rogue seem like a continued on page 76

Ex-Friends in Trouble
In this corner: Ainsley Minks
Tall, sandy-haired Ainsley is the cutest, most popular guy in school, and even has a fan club the Adonis Admirers. President of the Student Council, Ainsley had once been protective of Megan, defending her from stray dogs and bullies. Hes since begun bullying Megan himself, launching scathing insults at her just loud enough for Medmoy Junior Highs most popular girls to overhear.

And in this corner: Megan Haney

Before their friendship soured, Megan had consoled Ainsley whenever his father buried his nose in another dusty, weathered book instead of spending time with his son. But her wild mane of auburn curls couldnt hide her contempt when Ainsley won a state pageant and was offered a modeling contract. She was infuriated that he would allow himself to be judged like a showdog. Outspoken and fiery, Megan thinks Ainsley is full of himself and she doesnt mind letting him know it.

The Match
When fate thrusts them together in the strange world of Arylon, Megan and Ainsley are put to the test. Will they be able to reconcile long enough to make it through the strange twists that happen there, or will the two of them share a similar destiny by becoming victims of something much larger?
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Ainsley backed away from the fence, and then sprinted towards it. His plan was to shimmy up the boards so he could pull himself to the top, but unfortunately, he was unaware of the fences wobbly nature. Megan glanced down to see him coming at her, and her eyes grew as large as dinner plates. Ainsley! Dont! she whispered hoarsely. It was too late. Ainsley hit the fence with the full weight of his body, and as he started to climb, the fence cracked sickeningly, toppling forward into Mr. Niks yard. Megan screamed, and Mr. Nik turned with a startled expression on his face, throwing up his arms to shield himself. Megan squeezed her eyes shut and buried her head in her own arms, preparing for the impact that would jolt through her body when the fence hit the ground. But it never did. In Escape From Arylon, Jo Whittemore shares the thrilling adventures of two less-than-typical teenagers. Megan and Ainsley have lived next door to each other their whole lives, but their relationship is anything but neighborly. Ainsley is the cutest, most popular guy in school, and even has a group of girls who call themselves his fan club. Outspoken and fiery, Megan thinks Ainsley is full of himself and she isnt shy about letting him know it. The two stumble upon a neighbor, Mr. Nik, who is performing some sort of strange magic, and suddenly find themselves transported into a bizarre and magical new world. There they encounter an enormous room that is a giant oblong geode, an ill-tempered dwarf with an uncanny sense of smell and floating cities inhabited by magical creatures of all kinds. But the new land is hardly idyllic. Soon Megan and Ainsley find themselves pursuing a thief who has stolen a staff with magical powers. Stuck together in an unfamiliar land, they must work together to find the staff of Lexiam, save the kingdom and return home. Or will they find that there is no escape from Arylon?

Escape From Arylon

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The Seer Series

T een psychic Sabine Rose cant decide whether her ability is a true gift or a terrible curse
After getting kicked out of her last school and sent to live with her grandma, Sabine Rose is determined to hide her psychic abilities from everyone at her new school. But when she starts having deadly visions of a girl with a dragonfly tattoo, shes afraid that everyone will think shes a freak, or worse that no one will believe her until someone dies. Just like last time.
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So far, Sabine Rose has managed to hide her psychic abilities from her boyfriend and her closest friends, and shed like to keep it that way. But when her beloved grandmother falls ill, Sabine will stop at nothing to find a cure. So when a lost soul starts showing up in Sabines dreams, helping a broken-hearted spirit is the last thing Sabine wants to do. Except Sabine doesnt seem to have a choice, because this ghost will kill to get what she wants.
Last Dance Linda Joy Singleton 0-7387-0638-8 264 pp $5.99 US $7.95 CAN

Sabine is finally starting to be accepted at her new school. Shes managed to keep her dark secret under wraps the accurate prediction that a boy at her old high school would die. Now, the predictions of a haunted witch ball are threatening to blow Sabines cover. Sabine must solve the mystery of the crystal ball before its final prediction her own death becomes a deadly reality.
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Intergalactic Heroes
When not fending off school bullies, Conrad Viscous and his best friend Knowlton Cabbage are totally wrapped up in Infinite Destiny, their favorite sci-fi television show. One day, a soulblade pops out of Conrads hand just when he needs it to escape from his playground tormenters latest prank. Then Conrad realizes that his weird dreams of aliens and space chases are actually memories of a past life as an intergalactic adventurer! Faster than you can say maximum spacewarp velocity, the evil forces of the Deltran Empire have descended upon Earth to track down Conrad, capture his soul and use his past-life memories to seize control of the entire galaxy. Can Conrad and Knowlton escape the intergalactic soul hunters and save the universe?
Attack of the Intergalactic Soul Hunters Timothy Carter 0-7387-0847-X 216 pp $6.95 US $9.50 CAN

So You Want to Be a Wizard

Its not easy to become a Wizard, you know. Not easy at all. The twenty-two closely guarded secrets to becoming a Wizard have never been revealed before, not in the whole history of Wizardry. Im not sure I approve. Still, theyve given me the job of teaching you, so thats what Im going to do. By the time weve worked our way through this official handbook of the Wizards Guild, you will have learned enough to participate in the Wizards Adventure, a test of your magical knowledge found within these pages. If you successfully complete the adventure and crack the code, you will become an accredited member of the Wizards Guild. But first, weve got a lot of work to do. You have to learn how to make your own Wand and Wizards tools, discover your Wizards name and switch on Wizards Power. Oh yes, and read your future in the Wizards Oracle, practice Star Magic, discover the best times to work magic and well, maybe wed better just get started. Pay attention. Pay very close attention. Your Wizards training is about to begin.
The Book of Wizardry Cornelius Rumstuckle 0-7387-0165-3 336 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

Your Source for Real Star Power

Wouldnt you like to learn more about someones personality and what kind of friendship (or possible romance) the two of you will have just by knowing their birthday? How about developing your psychic powers interested? Curious about how to read palms, auras and tarot cards? Maria Shaws Star Gazer helps teens discover who they are through their zodiac signs. It gives a numerology formula to predict the next nine years of life; how-tos for reading palms, the tarot and auras; guides to crystals, candle magic and dreams; and techniques for developing intuitive abilities. Maria Shaw put this book together so that you can learn the basic techniques for all of these things in one place. You dont need to buy a dozen complicated books this one has it all. Dont be surprised if everyone you know is suddenly asking you for readings! Star Gazer is your source for real star power.
Maria Shaws Star Gazer Maria Shaw 0-7387-0422-9 366 pp $17.95 US $27.95 CAN

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Spring Clean Your Life With Astrology

Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.

ts that time of year again when spring arrives, we want to open our windows and doors, air out any stuffy corners and generally re-organize our homes, our business and our lives. I thought you might appreciate some insight into just what spring cleaning can mean for you from an astrological perspective. Sabian Symbols & Astrological Analysis by Blain Bovee provides some images and metaphors for the beginning of Spring 2006, and indicates what it can mean for all of us. The beginning of spring is the time when the Sun moves into the zodiacal sign of Aries. Spring represents the movement from the end of Pisces into Aries, and this transition, while just like any other small movement forward in the sky, represents a tangible shift from one perspective to another.

With some minor exceptions we cannot break these rules without paying serious penalties.
where the child is wrapped tightly in the mothers womb, and emerges to take a first breath and be embraced by the mother. In the Piscean image, I get a strong feeling of stillness. The stern stone face is unmoving and indeed immovable. The eyes are penetrating, the brow perhaps a bit wrinkled by concern. The Aries image provides a powerful opposite. The woman rises out of the sea! I envision a seal or dolphin or whale leaping out of the water into the air and sky. At the same time I envision being hugged close by a kindred spirit in a way that we all want and need. The Pisces image is calm and patient, the Aries image is ecstatic and explosive. The juxtaposition of these images tells us what spring is all about. We anticipate the riot of life that emerges from the earth, the trees and the animals around us. When that life bursts into existence, we are continually amazed by the wealth of living possibilities that open before us. No wonder we want to clean house to clear space in our lives for the new, the different. How much can we benefit from a bit of mental and emotional housecleaning? We can clear space for new, exciting adventures in our lives by spending time before the Spring Equinox in quiet anticipation. Then when new opportunities come along, we have a place to cradle them, nurture them and pursue them.
The Equinox Moon Need a hint about how to do this mental/emotional housecleaning? Lets look at the Sabian symbol for the Moon to get some ideas. The Moon in the chart is in the sixth degree of Sagittarius, and the symbol for this degree is A Game of Cricket. I hardly know anything about playing cricket. I know it is played outdoors, and it involves a ball, some wickets and eleven players on each team. Beyond that, the rules elude me, in much the same way that I dont really understand hockey. I do know that to be cricket is to be fair and sporting. I know that cricket players take the game just as seriously as I take writing. If I write according to the rules, you will understand what I say. If we play by the rules, other people find us relatively easy to work with. If we cheat, other people find us difficult and uncomfortable. So the Moon in the Equinox chart gives us an indication that we must play by the rules to be successful. All plant and animal life plays by a set of rules for birth, youth, maturity, old age and death. With some minor exceptions we cannot break these rules without paying serious penalties.

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The very last degree of Pisces is represented by The Great Stone Face. The idea here is a stern facial expression, revealing little emotion of any kind. Blain says, Stone is hard and enduring, suggesting qualities of character that withstand hardship throughout life. He reminds us of the stoic faces of people who are honest and never compromise their principles; who are always willing to help others; who become lost in concentration when they work. In contrast, the first degree of Aries is represented by this image: A woman rises out of water, a seal rises and embraces her. This image brings stories of selkies to mind. Selkies are mythical human/seal beings who populate the North Atlantic. They shed their sealskins and come ashore in human form. This shedding of skin, according to Blain, can be likened to birthing,

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Another image is the journey into a maze. Recall the myth of Jason and the Minotaur, in which the hero enters the maze, armed with a sword and a ball of twine. This string will not protect him or her from the Minotaur at the center of the maze, yet it is exactly what is needed to find the way safely back into the light. When you decide to journey into your own mind and heart, you have lifelines that will help you get back to conscious awareness. I think of mountain climbers descending the face of a cliff, suspended from a rope. They may descend very fast, or they may creep down the mountain, taking care at each stopping point to pause, check their equipment and make sure the rope is still doing its job. We can use dreams, meditation or psychotherapy to aid us in the investigation of the depths of mind. In other words, we are all equipped to make journeys to discover our own calling. Then we re-emerge, invigorated and ready to grow into the light of springtime again.
A Third Consideration In the Equinox chart, the Sun and Moon form a Grand Trine with Saturn. The Grand Trine is a harmonic triangle of energies that vibrate strongly at the time of the Equinox, so Saturn in the fifth degree of Leo indicates a third energy to consider. The image for this degree is Rock formations at the edge of a precipice. I imagine standing at the top of a steep, rocky slope, or even the edge of a cliff. I can see the bottom, but the way down is perilous. I dont want to leap over the edge, or even begin a careful descent, without some serious thought. That description reminds me of the climb down into the unconscious layers of mind. We dont know the way, we can barely perceive anything firm to hold onto and we sense the perilous nature of the descent. For the spring of 2006, I believe we all need to look deep into our hearts and minds to find inspiration for the coming season. We need to find a way to delve into our own less-conscious recesses of mind, face the emotional nature of such an act and emerge like the woman/selkie, into the air and light with newfound strength and wisdom.

The Sabian Symbols & Astrological Analysis Blain Bovee 0-7387-530-6 312 pp $19.95 US $26.95 CAN

If any of you are budding astrology authors, this may be the year to dredge up your topic from those storehouses of information hidden within you, and to begin turning those ideas into a book. Please feel free to contact me at stephanieclement@cox.net with your ideas. Perhaps this is the year for you to produce an astrological manuscript!

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Your Eclipse Sun

An eclipse to the Sun may very well get you noticed and it often signifies important contacts and crucial decisions. With a positive eclipse, your confidence gets a boost and obstacles may suddenly clear that have previously slowed your efforts. With a difficult eclipse to the Sun, one may initially experience an identity crisis or wonder about his or her handling of life, feeling quite unequipped to handle all thats expected.

An Overshadowing Influence
In an astrological chart, the position and relationship of planets in the houses and signs determines the influences that they have on your life and your future. Significant celestial events can have profound effects that extend into varying aspects of life. In Eclipses, astrologer and author Celeste Teal reveals how these distinct occasions can have a transformative effect in your life and relationships, how they can alter the fate of nations and how you can master their influences. Eclipses explores the history of interpreting these phenomena. Get a detailed analysis of elemental signs and the impact of an eclipse within those signs, the difference between solar and lunar eclipses, the different effects of North or South Node eclipses, how to determine the strength of an eclipse in a chart and even look at the effects of any planet that is eclipsed. Individual case studies culled from Ms. Teals thirty years of experience as an astrologer are used to illustrate the impact of eclipses. Specific stories demonstrate the impact upon individual scenarios, like a new home, a promotion, the beginning of a new relationship and more. Eclipses also illustrates large-scale results to global affairs, such as business, homeland security, foreign affairs, travel, communications and the stock market. Progressed charts allow forecasting into 2007 an important advantage of market outlook making this book vital to your financial survival. The appendix includes a master eclipse and planetary transits table through 2015, making it easy for you to add the influences of eclipses to readings for yourself, family, friends or clients. An expanded table of eclipses from 1900-2054 allows for advanced research.

Your Eclipse Moon

An eclipse to your Moon announces new domestic conditions, changes involving family members and for a time, relationships with women come into focus and especially relating to the affairs of the house where the eclipse falls. The Moon is naturally delegated to the most private area of ones life. The outcome of this eclipse is a more stable footing in the world and within.

Eclipses
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Blacking Out
Celeste Teal

rom ancient astrologers to modern man, eclipses are phenomena that capture the imagination. The mystery they invoke adds to their fascination. As a service to their kings, the oldest astrologers used them extensively to forecast droughts, famines, wars and other major events; thus, eclipses became known to portend evils. Some called them omens a decidedly final testimony, because they appear to operate outside the boundaries of our usual free will and control. But for all the great genius that went into the notes on eclipses handed down by the old mathematicians, there is little agreement among modern astrologers as to how long an eclipse is active. The formula passed along for measuring the life span of an eclipse was muddled or tampered with, leaving us with several different formulas to take into account. Without established basic criteria, assessing the impact of an eclipse is prone to inaccuracies and error. With an intense astrological interest in eclipses for many years, I have been tracking down and learning the secret workings of an eclipse. I discovered them to be particularly revealing in individual horoscopes, so I applied similar timing measures that were used reliably in specific cases to study the impact of eclipses on world affairs. I began this project in 2000, and focused my research on the last 200 years of United States history. When 9/11 happened, it conformed to a red-flag date range noted to be highly suspicious for catastrophic events and vicious attacks, based upon the historical study I conducted. In fact, the eclipse signifying that event was the most powerful eclipse of the new millennium, particularly for the USA. Shocked by the significance and magnitude of the event in relation to the formula being tested, I realized how essential it was to continue to study mundane astrology and to begin compiling notes. Combined with collected pieces relating to the impact of eclipses in natal charts that Id compiled over the years, there was plenty of material to constitute a book about eclipses, as they can be utilized both in terms of forecasting world events and for predicting personal transformations. How does one measure an eclipses life span? Does it matter if its a solar or a lunar eclipse, and whats the difference anyway? How do you determine the power of an eclipse and where does this special power come from? What is the Lord of the eclipse and what can it tell us? What about the zodiac sign of the eclipse? How do you know when an eclipse is activated and when to expect events? All of these questions are addressed in part one of the book. Part two shares astounding examples of major events and their connection to eclipses in our history, including events of

the new millennium, to demonstrate how the past can teach us much about the future. Topics include key figures, assassinations, finances, the stock market, 9/11, wildfires, shark attacks, war, space shuttles, extraterrestrials and more. I also share some projections, with special attention to the potential events signified by eclipses in 2007, and include an extended outlook to 2020. Part three is all about you, or how to determine the meaning of an eclipse in an individuals chart. Do you know you can draw definite conclusions of a predictive nature based solely upon eclipses? And, they are often to be anticipated! Even your prenatal eclipse says things about you. An eclipse acts as a guidepost on lifes journey a message from the cosmos. Youll find how to differentiate between solar and lunar eclipses, between North and South Node eclipses of each type; there are even key phrases for each of the four. Youll learn how to prepare for a significant eclipse by looking at house, angular and planetary indicators. By examining specific trigger dates you can also learn when to expect important developments. Theres even a collection of short stories from people who experienced eclipses similar to those you may be having now. Whether youre interested in an eclipse from a personal or a worldly perspective, tables and charts in part four cover each consecutive eclipse through 2012, with power ratings and dates of stimulation. There are mundane and planetary keys and elemental assignments that pinpoint the significance of any given eclipse. Ive included charts for many countries including the USA, for several U.S. cities and for NASA and the NYSE. These help locate parts of the world and other entities affected by eclipses. Each entry includes sundry historical information of interest and a listing of coming eclipses of significance. No matter your particular interest, you are sure to find a treasure or two in Eclipses: Predicting World Events and Personal Transformation.

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How to Understand and Overcome Compulsions

Every so often we all find ourselves subject to an irrational impulse. Usually, this is not a big problem, but its not healthy when we are driven by compulsions and obsessions. They can take over our lives and consume our attention and energy. How can we discover the origins of these forces? Can we turn them into something constructive? In The Quindecile, astrologer Ricki Reeves shows how astrology can help answer these questions. This quindecile is a 165-degree aspect in a chart, and it indicates hidden driving forces that motivate us in compulsive ways. Numerous chart examples of well-known people support the analysis of the quindecile in natal, transit, progressed and synastry horoscopes. A full set of delineations and interpretations lets you quickly add this illuminating factor to your understanding of any chart. The Quindecile not only points out the nature of inner compulsions, but also suggests ways to transform them into constructive, creative activities and projects. It will help add insights to chart interpretation you wont find anywhere else.

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How Visions of the Virgin Mary Can Transform Lives

Millions of people of all faiths and nations flock to shrines around the world that are dedicated to the Virgin Mary. This universality is a testament to the enduring human desire for transcendence and meaning. Sometimes, the faithful are rewarded by visions of her. At Zeitun, Egypt, for example, she was witnessed by hundreds of thousands of Jews, Muslims and Christians. Shes also been seen at Lourdes, Fatima, Medjugorje and numerous other locations. Now, Courtney Roberts adds a new and fascinating dimension to these sightings by exploring them through the perspective of astrology. Going beyond personal, cultural and religious differences, Roberts places visionaries and their sightings into a cosmic framework. Using documented dates and times, along with easyto-follow astrological information, she demonstrates how cosmic forces, revealed in prominent aspects among the signs of Virgo, Cancer, the Moon and the Nodes of the Moon, indicate an impending vision. This gives the potential of predicting when a vision may occur, expanding upon the relevance of these sightings and may help link people of all faiths while reconnecting Christianity to its true roots.

Visions of the Virgin Mary Courtney Roberts 0-7387-0503-9 288 pp $14.95 US $19.95 CAN

The Mystery of the Sabian Symbols Revealed

The Sabian symbols are composed of 360 images that were channeled by Marc Edmund Jones. Each of the symbols corresponds to a degree of the zodiac and can add to the meaning and interpretation of each degree. A rich source of wisdom and inspiration, these symbols are indispensable for astrological analysis. The Sabian Symbols & Astrological Analysis offers an insightful look at the Sabian symbols, based on the original notations of their creator. Discussing each degree of the zodiac, Blain Bovee helps readers understand the Sabian symbols. Never dogmatic, Bovee provides insights and meaning while leaving plenty of room for individual exploration and interpretation. The extensive use of key words and phrases will prompt you to use a creative approach and to find the relevance of a specific symbol in your life. Bovee also demonstrates how to draw meaning from astrological pairs and opposing degrees. For professional astrologers, adding this information to readings will make your readings unique and make your interpretations highly desirable.

The Sabian Symbols & Astrological Analysis Blain Bovee 0-7387-0530-6 312 pp $19.95 US $26.95 CAN

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Predicting and Resolving Relationship Conflicts

Problems of interpersonal relationships are most often caused because everyone has conscious and unconscious needs and behaviors that can conflict with those of another. Recognizing and dealing with them can save relationships. Youll find out how to do this in Bernie Ashmans SignMates. The book describes potential problems in a relationship between every sign of the zodiac. It presents them in terms of games such as the Sabotage Game and the Lovers and Strangers Game. No matter what sign you and your partner are, this book will pinpoint potential pitfalls and how to deal with them. Also included for each pairing is the good news, a rainbow at the end of the difficulties that indicates how great such a relationship can be. Ideal for both nonastrologers and astrological pros, this book can help shape your relationship.

SignMates Bernie Ashman 1-56718-046-9 504 pp $19.95 US $29.95 CAN

Pick the Perfect Time for Any Activity

Planning a wedding? Scheduling surgery? Buying a house? How do you choose a date and time that offers the best chance of success? The odds are in your favor when you plan life events using electional astrology, a branch of astrology that helps you align with the power of the universe. In Electional Astrology, Joann Hampar teaches the principles of this science, explaining the significance of each planet and how to time events according to their cycles. You will learn to analyze the planetary alignments and compile an electional chart that pinpoints the optimal time to:

Go to an audition Have cosmetic surgery Purchase jewelry Purchase a car Buy or sell a home Gamble Get married Start a business
No matter what you want to do, using electional astrology will help encourage success. Electional Astrology is the book to teach you this science.
Electional Astrology Joann Hampar 0-7387-0701-5 216 pp $14.95 US $19.95 CAN

The Most Successful Prediction System

For almost thirty years, world famous astrologer Noel Tyl has been working with, developing and refining the method of using Solar Arcs the difference between the position of the progressed Sun and natal Sun on any particular day to make predictions. In Solar Arcs, Tyl reveals the entire system and shows how you can use astrologys most successful prediction system.
Solar Arcs Noel Tyl 0-7387-0054-1 480 pp $19.95 US $29.95 CAN

An index of the meanings for over 1000  midpoint combinations consultation How to use timings when giving a 

A technique to focus dating

Tyls Solar Arcs is rapidly being recognized as the definitive work on the subject. Many astrologers only work with analysis of the past and present. Make your readings stand out by being able to make successful predictions. An important addition to any astrologers practical tools.

Rectification techniques Tertiary progressions A special 100-year ephemeris

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The book I recommend the most to anyone interested in Wicca, or [involved] in Wicca already, is Dianne Sylvans The Circle Within. This is the only book in my library that keeps missing; friends and family are always borrowing it. This was one of the first books I let my parents read when I began Wicca. The book is filled with useful ideas and exercises I recommend this book to anyone interested in the craft! Alexis J. Brosius

I really did enjoy two of your books. Modern Magick was packed full of information for the price and very exhaustive on the subject of High Magick! I also really enjoyed Enochian Magick for Beginners it has much on the subject itself. Wayne R. Farren

I was given Charms, Spells & Formulas by Ray T. Marlbrough years ago, and I constantly reference it because of the straightforward way it explains how to manifest intent and make it a reality. The techniques in the book have helped me in their own right, and have also helped me to develop my own techniques to ensure success in my goals. Id recommend the book to anyone interested in learning how to get a little extra help from rites rooted in history. Try them for yourself the results wont disappoint. Angela Jacob

I have never been much of an avid reader, but when recently introduced to titles offered by your company regarding supernatural experiences, I found myself intrigued and wanting to know more. I read Dont Call them Ghosts and House of Spirits and Whispers and I found myself not wanting to put either one down until I had completely finished reading them. I would highly recommend these nonfictional titles to anyone interested in the unknown. Heather Walk

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Whats a Mantrascope?
To reveal your mantra, read through your horoscope and look for the bold words. Read them to gain insightful wisdom that will help you achieve clarity in the coming months.

n ricor Old ideas are discarded and new ones unsettle your perspective. Turn your doubts into solutions and a firmer

resolve. You seem placid on the surface, but theres a lot going on behind the scenes. Spur your innovative spirit to action, because a hidden factor could create unexpected responsibilities. You are more vulnerable than usual. Staying grounded and focused are good preventative techniques. Youve got several spring projects in the works and a few books youre looking forward to reading. This is your source of pleasure now, so dont lose faith in your efforts. Career and financial challenges eclipse other concerns. New approaches will bring rewards if you identify the right way across the rapids. Others are drawn to you more than usual; enhance your charisma with a few beauty treatments and a fresh haircut if you like, but getting enough sleep and eating well do far more to achieve the desired results. Romance could be in the air as your warmth and mystery become more noticeable. Youve recently reached a pinnacle in your career, and youre ready to determine the next step. A little belt tightening is in order, but the situation will not last long. Mercury is retrograde in Pisces, reflecting your relationships and communications. You could feel overwhelmed this month by demands and interruptions; take preventative measures with herbal supplements and acupuncture. Events at home propel you toward your goals of greater independence and self-expression. This may involve your career, but it is as much about your identity and who you are to those you love. Youll have to mediate a home vs. career tug-of-war. Continue focused efforts toward a new future. This is part of a long, gradual climb to success. The last solar eclipse in your sign will empower you to make changes youve wanted for many years. The more you emphasize service to others, the more successful and satisfying your initiative will be. Youve gotten used to a higher level of activity, but you may feel a little overwhelmed at this time. Love connections become more challenging. Theres an issue that seems innocent enough, but needs closer attention and deeper study to resolve. This is likely to involve anger and emotional responses, so patience is key.

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Its time to embrace a healthier approach to life. New methods could include a different type of fitness, diet or inner growth program. Be aware of the opportunities and insights that come your way from others. The area of greatest enterprise for you is in social relationships, but dont expect results right away. When they do come through, theyll be powerful. Youll want to retreat more than ever, and its a good time to recharge your batteries. Return to your center and renew your focus. An unexpected turn of events could throw you off course; stay focused and grounded. It feels like a make-or-break time, and youre ready to break for it. You could move either house or job, or both. Others give you significant and perhaps unpleasant feedback. Own up to your part in the situation. Getting organized is the key to being at peace with yourself. Youre having a good clear out, so invite friends over to make it fun. Good organization can help you find those important papers you lost. Better yet, work out a system for staying organized. Dont let hidden fears stop you from having a go at your loftiest dreams and goals. The solar eclipse spurs dramatic but harmonious change in work and career. Your love life receives extra attention, but events out of your control take charge of your life now. If you need help, dont be afraid to ask. If its hard for you, its a good lesson. Chances are good that youll have some time off from work this month, but not because you necessarily want to. Its a necessary hiatus make the most of it by turning it into a vacation. Youre working on creating happiness and fulfillment and thats the most important factor in being healthy. If you feel tired, use the energy you have to refocus your sense of direction. The pressure has eased in career or business just in time for activities to intensify at home, where more attention is needed. If times get tough, it helps to realize that its only temporary because youre handling things the right way. Present yourself in a new way to reflect your new identity. Move ahead with clarity and branch out socially for future success.

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Your need for independence is changing your relationship. Although it may seem like your partner wants more freedom, it is actually you. Reflect on your growth process with someone who cares about you, but develop your individuality and dont forget to help yourself. Seek a massage, acupuncture and other treatments provided by health practitioners. Youve got more energy than normal, but remember to breathe and take breaks. Dont answer the phone or check email for a portion of the day. Work is emphasized, and financial demands may hinder your social and romantic life. Cut yourself some slack and do inexpensive things that you enjoy, because pressure at work will only increase. Give yourself the time you need to figure out whats going on instead of responding in a knee-jerk way. Those you are closest to empower you with key insights, so pay attention. Expenses leave you a little shorter than usual, but extra cash and time you pour into creative works will bear fruit in the future to pump up your bank account. Creative projects reach an impasse, however, your vision is maintained at a deeper level. Test and weed out the opportunities that show little promise. Its time to trim your sails, and this includes relationships. Those closest to you need more space now, and you need some yourself to focus on personal projects. Career and business can now reach the peak youve been working toward for years. A period of intense activity is coming up, so now is the time to make preparations. But remember, you need to have a bit of fun too.

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time away from other people, and your focus is directed homeward. Close the door to your office so you have uninterrupted time to work on your projects; engage in meditation or spiritual practice. Look for ways to express yourself within your current confines. You reach a new plateau this could apply to college, independent studies or personal growth. If you can get away, do so. If you cant, get in touch with that center inside.

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Taoist Yoga and Tantra

Donald Michael Kraig

n my last column I wrote about the similarities between the Kabalah and Tantra. Part of the column discussed the idea that classical or traditional Tantra involves far more than the sexual aspects of Tantra more accurately called Neo-Tantra that are most frequently equated with Tantra in the West. The term Neo-Tantra was coined by one of the most important instructors of the techniques, a man named Rajneesh (now known as Osho). In fact, many of todays best-known teachers of [Neo-] Tantra were either his students, trained by his students or influenced by his writings or the writings of his students. Perhaps most interestingly, Rajneesh was very eclectic and added concepts from other traditions to what he was teaching. This, combined with the somewhat tenuous links between Aleister Crowleys Western style of sex magick and Tantric sexuality, has resulted in many equating any sort of spiritualized sexuality with Tantra. As a result, Tantra has become a catchword to cover just about anything having to do with sexuality. Like Traditional Tantra, Taoism is far more than just the few aspects of it that most Westerners know about. Although Tantric concepts entered China, the home of Taoism, thousands of years ago, Taoism or its roots were already part of Chinese culture. Thus, even though some people equate certain Taoist mystical concepts with Tantric ideas, they do not have the same sources. Certain forms of Taoism and Tantra are parallel, although they are not the same. Taoist spiritual sexual practices are not the same as those found in Tantra, but because they are parallel, it is easy to find similarities. Taoism goes back to sources that are at least 10,000 years old, about the same
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as the sources of Tantra. Its archetypal book, the Tao Te Ching (pronounced dow day jing), is attributed to the sage Lao Tzu, who supposedly lived around 600 B.C.E. Another important text of Taoism is the I Ching, attributed to the sage Fu Hsi. The version we have today is not the original, however. The original was reinterpreted and reordered by King Wen and his son Tan between 1143 and 1109 B.C.E. It is this version that is so popular today. Kung Fu Tzu (Westernized as Confucius) is attributed as the author of a book analyzing the I Ching. Part of Taoism is the set of practices known as Chi Gung (or Chi Kung). One of the best-known exercises of Chi Gung is the Microcosmic Orbit. This has many similarities to the Kabalistic exercise known as the Circulation of the Body of Light (fully explained in Modern Magick). There are also similarities between those two exercises and certain Tantric techniques practiced in Kundalini Yoga. While none of them are the same, they do have noticeable similarities. Taoist yoga is actually most closely associated with alchemy. Although most people think of Western alchemy as only the transmutation of lead into gold, another important aspect of Western alchemy was the creation of the elixir of life, a substance that would give youth, health and extended life. Taoist alchemys main purpose was to increase health, vitality and longevity, along with the acquisition of certain magical powers. To achieve this, Taoist alchemists used a variety of methods including visualization, breathwork and specific sexual techniques. In todays eclectic spiritual world, where instantaneous communication is ubiquitous, there is no need to be a spiritual purist. If you can apply techniques to your personal spiritual path, by all

means go ahead! The Taoist yoga tradition is rich with methods you can apply to your individual practices with powerful results. Unfortunately, most of the books on the subject are about Taoist yoga rather than presenting a training system for someone to follow. Llewellyn has published two easily understandable books that make learning Taoist yoga practical. Both were written by Eric Yudelove, who has been studying Taoism for over 35 years. He studied with Taoist Master Mantak Chia and serves as a Senior Instructor for him. In Taoist Yoga and Sexual Energy, Yudelove presents a system that can change your life in 14 weeks. It covers healing secrets, Chi Gung, Taoist alchemy and sexual Kung Fu. Mantak Chia writes, These longtime secret Taoist techniques are being presented openly to the West, where they cannot be suppressed by any oppressive government controls. Real Taoist practices are herein preserved by Master Eric, not censored and distorted versions resulting from the suppression of the Taoist teachings during the past thirty years. The book features many breathing techniques previously kept secret, including hair breathing, reverse breathing and bone marrow breathing. It reveals advanced practices of Chi Gung, including standing, sitting, lying and moving forms. Taoist Yoga and Sexual Energy reveals six special healing sounds. Each is associated with a body organ (or, more accurately, the functioning of that organ), and five of them are associated with a Taoist color and element earth, fire, water, wood and metal. These healing sounds are simple. They are: S-s-s-s-ss-s-s-s, Ch-u-w-a-a-y, Sh-h-h-h-h-h, Ha-w-w-w-w, Wh-o-o-o-o and H-e-e-e-e. The proper way to use them for healing yourself is clearly explained.

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Another full system is presented in Yudeloves 100 Days to Better Health, Good Sex & Long Life. In this book he includes exercises that take just fifteen minutes per day such as genital breathing, Iron Shirt breathing, the famous Microcosmic Orbit, self-massage and the opening of the Golden Flower. Both of these books will help you improve your health, extend your life and even improve your sex life. The sooner you start on these programs the sooner youll see changes.

Helping Your Eyes

Many years ago I studied Oriental Massage (Shiatsu) under Michael Turk. He now has offices in Chico, California, and is one of the leading acupuncturists in that state. During the classes he taught a couple of exercises for the eyes I thought Id share with you.

Eye Cupping
Ideal for Soothing Sore Eyes Remove any glasses or contact lenses. Rub your hands briskly together, generating friction and warmth. When they are quite warm, move your curved palms to cover or cup the eyes. Allow the warmth to flow into your eyes. After a few seconds, open your eyes with them still covered so that your eyes are in the dark. In this way the warmth and energy will flow directly into your eyes. Repeat until your eyes feel soothed.

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Simple Focus Improvement Exercise

May Improve Focus Close Up and at a Distance Sit in an area where you can see something up close, such as the page of a book, and something in the distance, such as a mountain peak. Remove any glasses or contact lenses. Focus on the page in front of you until it comes into the best focus possible. Now look up and focus on that distant object until it comes into the best clarity. Repeat several times. If you notice soreness, stop. The soreness isnt harmful, but it is a sign that your muscles have reached the limit of this exercise. Over time, you will be able to extend the number of repetitions during a practice session. Your ability to focus and see clearly should improve, too. Of course, before practicing any exercise you should check with your doctor, and these techniques are not meant to replace any medical treatment. If you are interested in more practical, simple Asian techniques to improve your health, I would like to suggest Chinese Health Care Secrets by Henry Lin. It includes methods for working with diet, rest and mental attitudes. It reveals rejuvenation techniques, qigong practices, acupressure techniques featuring over 100 points and massage methods. My favorite aspect of the book is its large A-Z reference guide covering a wide variety of common ailments and methods you can use to treat them.
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Making Instant Magick

Christopher Penczak

love watching smoke rise from burning incense. I am mesmerized by the flickering candle flame on the altar. I love drinking ritual wine from my chalice and smelling the scent of a magickal oil. But its hard to involve all those things in my day-to-day life, as Im at work, driving in a car, on a subway or talking with my mother. My teachers taught me that magick is a part of your everyday life, and not only for the nights of the full moon, with closed doors or deep in the woods. You have to find ways of working magick into everything you do, from the high ceremonial acts with fancy tools to the mundane issues of life that come up when you least expect them and are least prepared for them. Everything is an opportunity to exercise your magickal spirituality. So while I was taught traditional spellcrafting using incense, oils, herbs and candles, I was also taught how to direct my will, move energy and create change with no tools at all. I call this instant magick, because you can do it anytime, with little preparation, and because many of the results seem instantaneous, as its applied to immediate situations at hand. Its not a substitution to traditional magick, but a modern interpretation of simple folk magick that compliments any traditional training. Many magickal practitioners already do this, but few books and courses talk about how. Books often talk about how the only magickal tool or ingredient you really need is yourself, but dont explain fully how to apply your will without ritual and tools. Most assume that once you understand how to work magick in the traditional sense, you will eventually learn how to apply your skills in nonconventional ways. Instant Magick: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Spellcraft is one of the only books to look at spell casting from this no-tools approach.
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My first exploration into instant magick started when I was still skeptical about magick, wondering what was coincidence and what was really magick. I had high expectations, and what little results I was getting from my magick left me somewhat unimpressed. One result that did impress me and really opened me to the reality of magick was an instant magick parking spell. At the time, I was attending a university that was notorious for having inadequate parking for its commuting student body. You would either have to arrive ridiculously early for your class to find parking, or park many miles away and take a shuttle bus to the campus. I learned that you could magickally zap for a parking space as you were driving to a destination by taking a few moments to visualize a parking space wherever you desired it, even near the door of the building, and imagine yourself pulling into it, as if the space was waiting just for you. I would often say a prayer to the Goddess and God as I did so, silently saying something like, I ask in the name of the Goddess and God to grant me a parking space that is correct and for my highest good. So mote it be. When I arrived at my destination, the parking space would be where I envisioned it, or fairly close by. The first time I did this spell, it worked, but I though it was luck or coincidence. The second time was a little more impressive. The third time made me think something was going on. After a semester of consistent parking space success, I was a believer in instant magick. Since then I learned acts of instant magick for fixing machines, keeping warm in cold weather, healing, spirit communication, animal communication and protection. When instant magick is taught, one of the problems for some students is the dependence upon visualization. If you

are not using tools or physical ingredients, the magick is often described in terms of visualizations. In your minds eye, you imagine what you want. Sometimes its that simple. But what if you cant visualize well? Can you still do instant magick? Definitely. By working with my own students over the years, Ive learned that not everybody visualizes well, and they dont necessarily need to learn to visualize. There are many ways of applying your will to manifest magickal change. You intention is the most important factor. In this book, I outline a system of many energetic correspondences that can be used in place of, or in conjunction with, traditional visualization. Most spell books use physical correspondences, tools to work with to help the practitioner harness a particular energy. If you want to work with the intentions of success and health, which are ruled by the Sun astrologically, you would do magick involving yellow and gold, including candles, stones and even herbs with a strong solar connection, like sunflowers. Instant magick correspondences use non-physical correspondences. You can build a relationship with energies through other psychic senses to attune with these spiritual forces and manifest your will. To do the same solar magick, you might attune to the feelings of your solar plexus chakra, and direct your solar will from it without visualization. You might petition a solar deity, archangel or spirit to help you in your goal, using the skills of psychic speaking, rather than visualization, to communicate with the entity. You can use affirmations or magickal words to make your intention clear and carry your will. You can attune to the energies of the elements, planets and your own body to make magick. Quite literally in magick, where there is a will, there is a way.

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Wouldnt it be great if you could practice magick anytime, anywhere, without the use of ceremonial spells, altars or magickal tools? Candles, special ingredients and exotic symbols are important in performing many types of magick, but these items arent always practical, attainable or even available. After all, as author Christopher Penczak writes, You cant always get to your altar, and many times you need magick in your car, at work or on the run. He provides a solution to this in his new book, Instant Magick. Penczaks innovative, modern spellcasting techniques utilize meditation, visualization and intent in any situation, at any time. This is a different kind of spellbook one that focuses on weaving natural energies into every facet of life, transforming your will, words and visions to reach your souls desire. The results can seem instantaneous, and the potential limitless. In this book, Christopher presents ancient wisdom in its simplest, most direct form. It is the purest form of magick tapping into your own energetic awareness to create change through willpower. To achieve this you need the ability to do three things: > Alter your consciousness > Develop a clear intention > Utilize your energy

Sensing and Manipulating Energy

Sit down comfortably. You should be relaxed and in a receptive frame of mind. Raise your arms out and to the sides, palms facing forward. Slowly bring your hands together. With each moment and breath, allow yourself to sense the energy between your hands. It will not necessarily grow stronger the closer your hands are together. You may feel the energy pass in waves. Some waves will have certain qualities, differing from others. The energy may be felt like resistance from a magnet, or perhaps in terms of cold and hot temperatures. The experience is very subjective, and everybody feels it differently. With practice, you will feel it too To manipulate this energy, you can use your will, playacting and visualization. Repeat the sensing energy exercise. Bring your hands fairly close together, perhaps six inches apart. Your intention is to create a ball of light between your hands. Imagine that the feeling of energy you sense is like clay, and you are molding the clay with your will and your hands, into a ball. Energy work and breath work are intimately tied together. Breath moves energy. When you want to add to the ball of energy in your hands, imagine breathing through your feet or your crown. As you inhale, draw up earth energy from below, or sky energy from above, and feel it circulate through your body, to your arms and out through your hands. Notice the slight differences between the two sources of energy. As you become more skilled at this, you can draw on the earth and sky energies simultaneously. Christopher Penczak Instant Magick

Explicit and simple instructions, written in Penczaks personable style, will guide you through the nineteen exercises in the book that will lead to mastery of these three skills. Once you have them down there is nothing to stop you. Youll learn to craft spells, practice advanced instant magick, perform instant healings and live a magickal life. Practicing magick doesnt have to be difficult, complex, expensive or time consuming. It can be direct and quick, something anyone can accomplish. Youll be amazed at what you can do once you have learned the methods and spells of Instant Magick.

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The changing of the seasons can feel magical greens changing to browns and golds, snow melting away to reveal fresh buds. We all recognize these tell-tale signs, but few are aware of the powerful impact each season has on our spiritual lives. Four Seasons of Mojo infuses ancient rituals and folklore from around the world to draw on each seasons inherent energies to supplement body, mind and soul. The book begins with a comprehensive description of the tools you will need, many of which youll find in your very own kitchen. Next, youll find a glossary of methods used to collect the liquid essence, or ashe, of a tree, plant, root, flower, bud, berry or leaf. You will also learn how to harvest and plant your own Spirit Garden for your magical uses. Employing herbalism, folklore and ethnobotany, the author then shares, season by season, a variety of holistic remedies, crafts, recipes and rituals. Youll learn how to deal

with colds and flu in the winter followed by spring cleaning of mind, body, spirit (and home!). Summer looks at love, sensuality and beauty, as well as working with a healing garden and making your own juices and smoothies. Finally, autumn brings a look at food for the soul and spirit. Designed to further spiritual practices by learning from neighboring cultures, this book provides readers with useful ideas unrestricted by geographic borders, ethnicity, religion or magical path. Included are recipes and rituals from the Caribbean, African-American soul food, Buddhist Meditation practices, sacred Hindu rites, Old European traditions, Australian Aboriginal dreaming lessons and Native American wisdom. Unique in its inclusive approach, Four Seasons of Mojo is an abundant seasonal guide to natural living with the help of herbs you can grow, find wild or purchase.

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More Secrets of Mojo

Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones by Stephanie Rose Bird traces the magical roots of Hoodoo, an eclectic blend of African tradition, Native American medicine, JudeoChristian ritual and European magick. The book provides a fascinating history of this nature-based healing tradition and gives practical advice for applying Hoodoo magic to everyday life. Learn how sticks, stones, roots and bones the basic ingredients in a Hoodoo mojo bag can be used to bless the home, find a mate, invoke wealth, offer protection and improve your health and happiness. Beyond the basics, Stephanie Rose Bird lends unique insight into:

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House cleaning rituals Spiritual cleansing and renewal Magical soaps and powders Pregnancy and child rearing Secrets of the language of flowers Prophetic dreaming
Not only acknowledging, but also including modern influences as well as influences from other traditions, Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones is a comprehensive guide to practicing Hoodoo-based magic in the twenty-first century.

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The Magic and Mystery of the Seasons

Stephanie Rose Bird

he premise for Four Seasons of Mojo revolves around the magical ability of the seasons to enhance life. This book provides readers with useful ideas unrestricted by geographic borders, ethnicity, religion or magical path. Within its pages you will find inspirations from across the globe. Here is a sampling of the cornucopia of ideas youll harvest by reading Four Seasons of Mojo:
astrology, hoodoo and eclectic mysticism.
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How to build and maintain a sacred garden, incorporating  Selecting, using and maintaining candles healthfully  History of aromatherapy and aromachology; how to use essen tial oils, hydrosols and herbs for natural home cleansing Feast of Aphrodite celebration ideas  Holistic health uses of corn, including a recipe for corn silk  tea, succotash and celebrating the first fruits (also called Kwanzaa)

Traditional Soul Food Lucky New Years Recipes: Hoppin John,  White Rice, Stewed Tomatoes, Collard Greens and Corn Bread St. Valentines Day Love Potion and Chocolate Soap  South Africas super-antioxidant Rooibos  Healing with East African resins such as frankincense and  myrrh Making exotic incense, featuring Nag Champa, aloeswood, san dalwood, lotus, lemongrass, sage and spices Aboriginal Australian dreaming and healing lore  Jamaican rum remedies  Elder hospice  Crone wisdom recipes  Native American dream tending  Tropical recipes featuring coconut, papaya, sour sop, mango,  pineapple, banana and sea salt and natural dyes Haircare: for children, dread locs, curly tops as well as henna  Shea Butter Mudra Meditation  Magic with rain, thunder and lightning in African tradition (see  below)

they assure the continuance of life. The interaction between earth and the heavens is heightened. Rock-hard soil becomes malleable enough to make mud, useful as a health and beauty remedy as well as supplying material for constructing homes. In the United States, many people have become distanced from the seasons. Frequently, weather is looked upon as a temporary nuisance, reported by a weather person rather than directly observed by the seers of the immediate community. Whereas the wet season in Africa and many other locales is a time for celebration, here rain is something that threatens our outdoor events, or more trivial still, moist weather causes frizzy hair. Its only when droughts occur and farms, flowers or endless lawns are dried to a frizzled brown that we tend to take heed of the necessity of rain. Then there are people intensely interested in the seasons and their relationship to the economy. It is a sad reality that most of the agrarian celebrations that have survived to the present day have only been kept alive because they afford an opportunity to make money from the mass marketing of food, gifts and costly indulgence. With spring in the air, here are some holistic ideas for engaging the natural gifts of the season:
Working With Rain Instead of hiding out from rain, sulking or complaining, shift your focus and treasure the rain. Here are some ways to enjoy rain:
Rainwater is easy to collect. Place multiple containers outdoors  away from busy streets or eaves. Collected rainwater has magical and mundane uses. Mundane uses include conservation of potable water you can use rainwater to irrigate the garden, flush the toilet and other creative uses.

Tears From the Heavens Much of Four Seasons of Mojo centers on Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. There are practices in these locales that we can all utilize to live more joyfully. In Africa for example, duality is highly touted. The year is divided into two opposing weather conditions: the wet and the dry. The dry is a time when life is challenged resources literally dry up. Water, the most cherished elixir of life, is hard for animals, humans or plants to find. Conversely, the wet is joyous; still, it has its own challenges. The joy comes from the first rains of the season since

Use rainwater magically to bless your besom before spiritual 

cleansing, clearings, during the creation of a circle, new altar or nuptial blessings. and minerals. Once they are cleansed, clear stones again with sun and moonlight.

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The Christian Kabbalah

Keys to the Kingdom presents an easy-toread overview of the Christian Kabbalah, describing its major principles and historical elements. Drawing on the gospels and historical Keys to the Kingdom records, this book Migene Gonzlezsees Jesus as a man Wippler 0-7387-0593-4 240 pp and a teacher, provid$12.95 US $17.50 CAN ing convincing evidence based on historical and traditional Jewish law that Jesus was a master Kabbalist. See how Jesus teachings are based on Kabbalism, how the Ten Commandments tie into the Tree of Life, the way the Lords Prayer is Kabbalistic and more.

The Gnostic View of the Magdalene

The Gospels have a few comments about Mary Magdalene, but the Gnostic scriptures reveal more of her relationship to Jesus and her role among Jesus disciples, including how St. Mary Magdalene she plays an essential Patrick Dunn 0-7387-0783-X 240 pp role in the revelation $12.95 US $17.50 CAN of the gospel. This book features the Sophian Gospel of St. Mary Magdalene, a Gnostic view of Mary Magdalene as a powerful holy woman, the innermost disciple and beloved wife of Jesus, and a Christed woman who is coequal with Jesus in the Christ revelation.

Learn the Kabbalah Through the Tree of Life

The Kabbalah has evolved over the centuries into a magnificent but complex system of spirituality. But that complexity has made it difficult to learn for some people, until The Kabbalah Tree now. Inspired by Rachel Pollack 0-7837-0507-1 192 pp Hermann Haindls $16.95 US $22.95 CAN depiction of the Tree of Life (included as a fold-out in the book), Rachel Pollack examines the message behind this ancient symbol. She takes a non-denominational approach, drawing on a wide variety of sources, to explore the Trees meaning. Along the way, you learn about Kabbalahs history, texts, mystical concepts and why this esoteric tradition has sprung up again in the twenty-first century.

Secret Societies and the Mystical Tradition in Art

efore there were written languages, people shared mystical and magickal concepts in the form of art. Shamans drew magickal art on the walls of the Lascaux cave in France more than 20,000 years ago. Over time, and as language developed, the very images seemed to have magick power, such as the yantras (magickal geometric drawings of the ancient Tantrics of India) and the amulets of the Middle East. Through the passage of time, secret societies shared their information through art. In this form, mystic beliefs could be shared with illiterate people, yet the subtle imagery also kept them all safe from authorities who might persecute them. By the time of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, secret societies such as the Freemasons and Rosicrucians, as well as the alchemists, all resorted to symbolic and metaphoric art. This extended to other artistic fields such as music, where Mozart hid secrets of Freemasonry in his opera, The Magic Flute. From Africa and the Caribbean developed Voudoun, which uses powerful symbols known as V-Vs that have been included in many works of art. World War I and the flu epidemic that followed decimated the Western worlds population and the interest in occultism waned. Where mystics had used art to share their secrets

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before, now artists the surrealists combined occultism with concepts of Freud to keep the occult alive. One of the most famous surrealists, Salvador Dali, considered himself a magician and called his style the Paranoiac-Critical Method. This is the ability for the mind to see links between things that are not rationally linked one of the basic uses of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life! Even today, occultists such as Nema still use art to represent mystical ideas.

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The Heart of the Western Mystery Tradition

The concept of polarity is at the core of all mythology and mystery teachings. It recognizes that the most powerful creative force is found in the fundamental energies exchanged between a man and a woman. It exalts, rather than negates, human sexuality in spiritual and magical endeavor. Magic based on polarity is also at the heart of the Western Mystery Tradition. Polarity Magic explores the hidden traditions of the Western mysteries, focusing on the divine feminine and the sexual dynamics of magic. It shows why the feminine principle must be restored to magic, and offers practical magical examples of how this may be done. Sympathetic reconstructions of priest and priestess rituals are offered, which feature ancient historical and mythological couples such as Isis and Osiris and Arthur and Gwenevere. The magical implications of the relationship between Mary Magdalene and Christ are also addressed. An important part of this book is the advice it offers for forming working partnerships with beings of the faery realm, and techniques for the lone magician who works with inner-plane partners.
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The Secrets of Psychological Magic

Magical Pathworking discloses how to use psychological magic to achieve a better life. It demonstrates the mystical use of pathworking as a way to contact the Divine. And it presents the results and techniques of groundbreaking uses of the imagination for healing. Part of this technique is the understanding that personality refinement is a precursor to serious spiritual work. Through magical pathworking techniques, you can illuminate hidden aspects of your personality giving you a perspective that enables you to make dramatic changes, even to the point of rooting out neurosis and healing psychological trauma. Become the ruler of your Inner Kingdom with the magical techniques that have been in the hands of the Western Mystery Tradition for centuries. Nick Farrell unveils this secret material along with his own extensive research into the imagination and mind magic.
Magical Pathworking Nick Farrell 0-7387-0407-5 240 pp $16.95 US $25.95 CAN

The Ultimate Encyclopedic Resource

From Aarab Zereq to Zos Kia Cultus, The New Encyclopedia of the Occult is the most upto-date, comprehensive guide to the history, philosophies and personalities of Western occultism. Written by an occult scholar and practitioner with the assistance of hundreds of experts in the field, this volume presents the latest in scholarly research and points out errors in previous writings. The New Encyclopedia of the Occult is an invaluable reference guide to magic, alchemy, astrology, divination, Tarot, palmistry and geomancy; magical orders such as the Golden Dawn and Rosicrucians; important occultists; and religions and spiritual traditions associated with occultism such as Wicca, Thelema, Theosophy and the modern Pagan movement. Whether you are involved in the occult or simply studying about it, this book is a must.
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The History and Practice of Magic

Donald Tysons Ritual Magic is composed of three major parts. The first section focuses on the science and philosophy of magic. Here youll learn what magic is and what it is not. Youll discover the roots of magic and learn about magic today, as well as why magic is important. The second part of the book takes a historical look at some of the important systems of magic, including those of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, John Dees Enochian magic, Aleister Crowleys Thelema, Witchcraft, Druidism, Shamanism, Voudoun and more. In the third part of this book youll learn the actual practices of magic, including how to prepare, the tools of magic and rituals you can use. Whether you are just curious or want to explore this path, Ritual Magic is an ideal place to start.
Ritual Magic Donald Tyson 0-87542-835-5 288 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

Every Day Is a Bewitching Day

Enchantment is not limited to the Sabbats and the occasional full moon. Magic happens all the time and every day. Easy-touse and practical, this friendly guidebook encourages you to use your imagination and follow your heart as you learn and grow in the Craft. 7 Days of Magic shows you how to tap into each days magical potential with spells, charms and rituals. Every chapter one for each day of the week contains an at-a-glance table of daily magical correspondences you can use to boost and strengthen your spellwork, including:
planetary influence and symbol deities flowers and plants metals colors crystals and stones tarot cards herbs and spices

Casting spells and working magic is a powerful way to tune into the sacred in everyday moments and live a more positive life. 7 Days of Magic makes it easy to find the information you need to make every day magical.
7 Days of Magic Ellen Dugan 0-7387-0589-6 240 pp $12.95 US $17.50 CAN

The Beginners Guide to Magick

True Magick by Amber K may be the ultimate beginners guide for anyone who wishes to learn magick. It takes you safely and easily through all the exciting changes and potential pitfalls you may face on the magickal path. Youll discover ways to learn magick, varieties of magick (including the traditions of Shamanism, Qabala, Huna and alchemy), and how to prepare yourself mentally and physically. Included are spells for employment, love, prosperity, self-healing, self-confidence and more. With magicks aid, you can have vibrant health, prosperity or a new career. You can enhance your relationships or bring new ones into your life. With magick, you can reach deep inside yourself to find confidence, courage, tranquility, faith, compassion, understanding or humor. If youre curious about magick, youll find answers in this book.
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Reversing a Negative Trend

In a society riddled with rampant consumerism and unsustainable technology, Ecoshamanism presents a new philosophy designed to deliver well-being and spiritual harmony using visionary practices, rituals and ceremonies that honor and support nature. The book explores the holistic perspective of shamanism and shows how to establish a rewarding connection with sacred, life-giving forces using shamanic tools and practices. Embrace the vivid vitality of nature and learn how to counteract the narrow industrial focus that modern society finds itself blindly immersed in. Let Ecoshamanism show you how.

21st Century Magick

Ecoshamanism James Endredy 0-7387-0742-2 360 pp $19.95 US $26.95 CAN

Magic for the Postmodern Era

Fresh ideas for the modern mage lie at the heart of this innovative guide to magic theory that approaches magical practice from an information paradigm. The use of imagination, psychology and authority are introduced followed by instructions on symbol systems, magical artifacts, sigils, spirits, elementals, languages and magical journeys. Numerous exercises for developing magic skills are featured, plus techniques for creating talismans, glamours, servitors, divination decks, your own astral temple and more.

Postmodern Magic Patrick Dunn 0-7387-0663-9 264 pp $14.95 US $19.95 CAN

Eleven Lessons in the Art of True Magick

Currently the most popular step-by-step instruction manual on the subject ever published, Modern Magick does not assume you know a lot about magick, yet treats you intelligently. It covers Tarot, dreams, words of power, psychic self-defense, Kabalah, basic and advanced rituals, magical tools, meditation secrets, relaxation techniques, visualization methods, astral projection, evocation of spirits, sex magick and much more. This is the tool to prepare you for understanding and working with any magickal system.

Modern Magick Donald Michael Kraig 0-87542-324-8 600 pp $17.95 US $28.50 CAN

oward the end of the 19th century, founders and members of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn did something unequaled in the history of magick: they codified, linked and unified virtually every magickal system around. They took concepts from ancient Egypt, Sumeria, the Kabalah, astrology, alchemy, Tarot, Enochian magick, Gnosticism, Druidry, the Tarot, Tantric magick and much more, creating a complex but usable system. Although variations developed through the 20th century some of which expanded on certain aspects of the Golden Dawn system this became the main magickal paradigm of the last 125 years. Paradigms, however, are not forced on people. Instead, people discover them and adopt them. In 1978, a British magician named Peter Carroll published a book called Liber Null. It began a furor in England and Europe, but even after a follow-up, Psychonaut, was published in 1981, it was mostly ignored in the U.S. where systems that owed a great deal to the Golden Dawn (arguably including much of Aleister Crowleys Thelema and many Wiccan traditions) held sway. Finally, both books were published in one volume in the U.S. in 1987, and U.S. magicians began to take note. The basic paradigm of this system, known as Chaos Magick, is that belief is an important magickal tool and can be applied at will. Everything else is not important. It eliminates the need for complex rituals, robes, wands, etc., and can use anything even fictions such as H.P. Lovecrafts Cthulhu stories as powerful magickal concepts. Slowly, Chaos Magick is catching on all over the world. Will Chaos Magick become the magickal paradigm of the 21st century? Nobody can say. Perhaps something new will come about. The real question for magicians, however, is Will you be ready for the magick of the 21st century? The way to do that is by learning the basic concepts practiced for thousands of years. Many of the techniques will be applicable to whatever develops.
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What Drove the Mad Arab Mad?

Anyone familiar with H. P. Lovecrafts work knows of the Necronomicon, the black magic grimoire he invented as a literary prop in his classic horror stories. There have been several attempts at creating this text, yet none stand up to Lovecrafts own descriptions of the book until now. Fans of Lovecraftian magic and occult fiction will delight in Donald Tysons Necronomicon, based purely within Lovecrafts own fictional universe, the Cthulhu Mythos. This grimoire traces the wanderings of Abdul Alhazred, a necromancer of Yemen, on his search for arcane wisdom and magic. Alhazreds magical adventures lead him to the Arabian desert, the lost city of Irem, the ruins of Babylon, the lands of the Old Ones and finally to Damascus, where he encounters a variety of strange creatures and accrues necromantic secrets. Read this as a terrifying novel or as a grimoire filled with hints of amazing power and warnings of what might happen to the unprepared. One thing is sure you will never forget it!
Necronomicon Donald Tyson 0-7387-0627-2 288 pp $17.95 US $24.50 CAN

The Dark Side Isnt Evil, Its Powerful

The author of Nocturnal Witchcraft presents a collection of magickal techniques for working with dark forces. Developed and tested by Konstantinos, these rites and rituals have proven to be powerful in harnessing nocturnal energies even helping the author overcome a serious medical condition in a miraculous recovery that shocked his doctors. The methods in this book have been drawn from diverse sources ceremonial magick, folk magick, ancient Greek ritual and divination. These techniques enable experienced magicians and magickal novices to safely conjure and control primal energies, thoughtforms, Lovecraftian entities, egregores, sigils and other forces. Those attracted to the dark mysteries will relish Konstantinos bold exploration of sex magick, death magick, altered states, dream grimoires and forbidden tomes. Ideal for all mages interested in the magick of the night, including Goths, vampyres and others who wake up when the Sun goes down.
Nocturnicon Konstantinos 0-7387-0832-1 216 pp $14.95 US $19.95 CAN

Wisdom of the Craft

Are you a Wild Witch, Wiccan, NeoPagan or Hermetic Magician? No matter what spiritual path you follow, Spellcaster offers a thoughtful and helpful guide to the essentials of magical principles and practices. Seven talented magical practitioners have joined together to produce this invaluable guide to the art of spellcrafting, a guide to the craft that emphasizes the responsibilities and ethical issues that are part of the magical life. The seven essays represent different approaches and traditions including Wicca, Hermetic Magick, Northern traditions and freeform Natural Magick.

Song of the Star by Leah Whitehorse Nature and Magic by Elen Hawke What Is Magick? by Martin White Occult Philosophy and Magic by 
Martin Duffy Franklin The Eightfold Ways of Magic by Anna 

Wild Enchantments by Poppy Palin Seeking Magickal Advice by Morgana 

SidheRaven

The wisdom within these pages is meant to inspire and empower those new to the magical path, while offering thought-provoking and compelling commentary to experienced magicians.
Spellcaster Edited by Elen Hawke & Martin White 0-7387-0634-5 288 pp $14.95 US $19.95 CAN

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Sound Healing
Christopher Penczak

usic is the universal language, affecting everyone whether they realize it or not. Sound, tone, volume and harmony work together to affect our mood, outlook and ultimately our personal energy. Have you ever found your thoughts and feelings altered by the sounds in your environment? Both intentionally and unintentionally, the sounds around us affect our health. We can find ourselves near a busy construction area, with banding, noises and equipment sounds, and develop a headache, stress or simply become withdrawn and unaware of those sounds and the rest of our immediate environment. The sound of those arguing around us, or a chaotic traffic jam can create a similar effect. Alternatively we can spend time in nature, and not consciously be thinking of the wind through the leaves or the sound of birds, but find ourselves more relaxed and at peace. Many of our relaxation recordings mimic the sounds of nature. Man-made sounds, from primitive chants to more complex recordings, can be used in a similar way to affect your consciousness and, ultimately, your health. Different genres of music can have radically different effects on the listener. People are often drawn to the styles of music that empower them and make them feel good. Mystics around the globe and throughout time have known the power of music. Music is used in rituals, sacred dramas, worship services and personal healing sessions to affect change. Today, our modern mystics look to the principles of vibration to understand how sound works to bring healing. Esoteric lore tells us that everything has a vibration, a spiritual vibration or energy that defines its essential nature. Everything has a vibration, from our physical bodies to our every thought.
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Stars, planets, trees, rocks and drops of water all have their own vibration. Though this seems like a crazy idea, because we cant literally see this vibration, modern science has proven the principle of vibration at least in part. Scientists now know that nothing physical is at rest. Our cells are constantly moving. Even matter that is not alive, or cellular, vibrates on a molecular and atomic level. Our molecules and atoms are constantly in motion. We cant see this movement, but it is there. To the mystic, everything is in motion with this vibration, not just physical matter. The universe is filled with many things we cannot see, and they too have a vibration. Our thoughts and feelings have a vibration, as well as our spirits. Each plays a critical role in our overall vibration. Many forms of holistic healing are called vibrational healing from forms of energy work, such as Reiki, to liquid remedies known as flower essences and gem elixirs. They alter our subtle vibrations, the vibrations of our spirit, mind and emotions, in order to affect our body. What is sound, but an audible vibration? Sound is a range of energy that is audible. We have a range of energies that science has catalogued, like the auditory spectrum and the electromagnetic spectrum. Modern mystics believe there is a range of energies aligned with more subtle forces the life energies of the body and the universe. They relate to subtle and subjective experiences, such as our emotions, thoughts and spirit. Along with our Principle of Vibration, there is another esoteric teaching known as the Principle of Correspondence. A well-known version sums it up as as above, so below, as within, so without. Patterns repeat themselves on many levels. To know one pattern, study it on a different level. Another way to look at it

is through the musical image of octaves. Energies repeat themselves in different scales. Sounds can also correspond to colors. Colors, as discovered in color healing and color psychology, can correspond to different moods and thoughts. If you want to change your outlook, you can change it more easily with the help of sound or color. The esoteric systems of healing relating stones, plants, flowers, colors, notes, mantras and even planets to parts of the body are all based upon the esoteric principle of octaves. If you have a piano and play a low C with the pedal up, then all the Cs vibrate. If you play the low octave of a healthy thought or feeling, represented by a sustained tone, or even another healing tool, such as a crystal, the higher notes in your emotions, mind and spirit will resonate and bring healing. In the end, all spiritual forms of healing are based on this power of vibration. Sonic vibration is one of the ways we are most familiar with vibration. Music, percussion, song and dance are all culturally accessible to us and call upon a strong use of our intuition, determining what makes us feel good, and what doesnt, without a lot of esoteric knowledge of foreign cultures. I had a teacher who suggested once that you just make noise random tones and sounds until you find one that makes you feel good, particularly if you are feeling ill, and you continue the good sound until you feel better. Ive done that many times when I thought I was getting sick, and apparently moved the vibration of illness right out of me. Sometimes understanding those cultures that valued the power of sound healing can help give us some guidelines and structure. One of the best books for understanding how to use sound in your own healing is Sacred Sounds by Ted Andrews. In it, Ted explores the

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sacred science of sound, and its history in the ancient world. In it, he relates the musical tones of the C scale to the seven chakras of the body (see Healing with Sound and Stone from Sacred Sounds by Ted Andrews below).

He also relates a powerful component of music to esoteric healing: rhythm. Though many focus entirely on pitch and tone in their sacred healing, tribal practitioners of healing to this day also focus on the magickal powers of certain rhythms. The number of beats within a pattern can influence the effect it has on the body and awareness. Shamans who use drumming to enter an altered state have known this for centuries (see Table of Rhythmic Correspondences from Sacred Sounds by Ted Andrews on right). Compose Yourself by Andy Barnett carries a musicians sensibility and applies it to all aspects of life. Barnett encourages lovers of all kinds of music to apply their music to their health and wellbeing, from classical to punk rock. The book is filled with a variety of exercises designed to help the introspection and wellness process, using the principles of music. I found exercise 24: Vocal Calisthenics very helpful.

Warm up: start with a soft, very low tone on ahh. Very slowly raise your pitch as if imitating the sound of an air raid siren starting up. About mid-range change the phoneme to eee. Keep going. Increase the volume and breath support. Go all the way up, as high as you can go. SCREECH! Now slowly come back down, all the way to the grunt. Repeat several times, taking less and less time to complete the sirens call. Thats your extended range, probably close to three octaves. Singers spend years training these three octaves to perform. For the following exercise use this sentence for the score: There is no possible chance you can convince me of anything. Pacing: Repeat the sentence at medium volume and with the tempo in a monotone. Change nothing else; repeat the sentence several times, increasing the pace each time, saying it faster and faster until the words start to be garbled. Now repeat the sentence at a slower pace, going slower and slower until the words begin to modulate and blur. (The slower you go you will notice that it is harder to maintain the monotone.) Volume: Using a normal inflection, start by repeating the words at a slightly louder than normal volume. Repeat louder yet, changing nothing else. See how loud you can get. When did the volume start to influence the meaning?

Now go the other way. Repeat the phrase, getting softer and softer until you are whispering. How did the meaning and personality of the words change? Pitch: Pitch (couple with volume) is probably the most revealing aspect of the human voice because pitch modulation is clearly a product of varying degrees of inner tension. Keeping an even, near monotone articulation, repeat the entire phrase starting at different places all over your range. At the same point do not modulate from word to word. Maintain a normal pace and volume as you change only the register in which you speak the entire phrase. Notice the tension in your throat, lungs and belly as you move from register to register. Enunciation: Clear consonants and resonant vowels articulate distinctive images. Slurring words, talking into our teeth and talking so fast the words race by all contribute to a blurry rendition, a fuzzy projection of our best intentions a bad first impression. Repeat the sample sentence using varying degrees of clear enunciation. At one extreme, slowly and carefully clip every consonant; move your mouth and tongue in an exaggerated way, sculpting every letter of every world. At the other end, see how little you can move your apparatus and still get the words out. Take it another stage further; mumble to the extent that the words dissolve into a garbled slush. Again concentrate on only the enunciacontinued on page 76

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Attract Your Sacred Signs

Adrian Calabrese, Ph.D.

he secret language of signs has been part of my life since I was a child. As an Italian-American growing up in the Bronx, New York, I was more than familiar with the often inexplicable events that seemed to warn, instruct, guide and answer me when I silently questioned God about the most pressing circumstances of my young life. My colorful and very expressive relatives would see signs everywhere and wholly believed that we all have a direct connection to the universe. They taught me not to be skeptical, but to accept this wonderful phenomenon and to use it to my benefit. So I always paid atten-

clear and understandable, even for the novice spiritual seeker. Im sure you have gotten your fair share of sacred signs from the universe, too, but you might not have recognized them. So many of us are too busy worrying about everything and accomplishing extraordinary tasks in a given day that we have very little time to pay attention to the universe. Isnt that ironic? It is the universe that is the most powerful source of good in our lives, and most of the time were too busy to notice! If you want more answers, guidance and assistance in making decisions, solving problems and strengthening your con-

thought can change a scattered, unsuccessful situation into a focused, successful one. Sacred signs will come to you when you make a commitment to inviting them into your life. They will come uninvited too, but why wait when you can attract them whenever you need them? My book will show you how to request signs, and how to hear, see and believe in them, and get all the messages youll ever need from the universe. Whats more, youll learn how to interpret signs and get specific answers to your most troubling questions. For years I asked God for guidance, but I never realized that when that

All you have to do is master three very important skills and you will be empowered with all the information necessary to live a life of joy, peace, abundance and love.
tion. I didnt want to miss out on any help from the forces in the universe that were greater than little ol me! All around me were indications that seemed to come out of the blue, telling me that I either did or did not do the right thing, needed to pay closer attention or kept me from hurting myself physically or emotionally. And the funny thing was that they were always correct. As I grew older, I continued to get signs in all forms, about all circumstances. Then, quite suddenly, I realized that in my own way, I had been asking for them all along, in prayer, meditation and my private conversations with the Divine. The quicker the signs came in response to my requests, the faster I was able to get my life back on track. I thought, There is really something to this! Hence, I wrote, Sacred Signs. I felt that if I was getting so much direct guidance from Spirit, all of us could. So, I set out to dissect my personal method of attracting signs and make it simple,
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nection to spirit, Sacred Signs is the book for you. All you have to do is master three very important skills and you will be empowered with all the information necessary to live a life of joy, peace, abundance and love. Not bad, huh? Okay, okay, youre thinking, So what are those skills? Well, Ill give you a hint, but you need to read the book to really learn how to master them and make them a part of your process each day. The three skills to master I call Keys to the Universe, and here they are: Key #1 Ask Key #2 Accept Key #3 Trust Thats it. They are three very simple steps that require only one effort from you willingness. Yep, all you need to do is be willing to open your mind and heart to spirit, to the power within your soul to help you to live a wonderful life. Your intention is important, and as a spiritual seeker you know how powerful thought can be. Positive, directed

advice came to me, I needed to accept it for what it was, whether I liked it or not. Then I simply had to trust that God was in charge, and my soul would reveal the information I needed, if I would just allow it. I put all these factors together, and found that the advice I got from my sacred signs was invaluable in helping me to be successful in all areas of my life. Its a tremendous relief to know we are not alone, and that there is a loving force waiting to help us. Isnt it? I speak from experience and am eternally grateful for the gift each sacred sign delivers. You will be, too. What are the chances that out of all the wonderful articles in this magazine, you decided to read this one, and read it to the end? Its very clear to me that its a sign telling you that you should read Sacred Signs! I sincerely hope you do.

SacReD SigNs is about tapping into the Might of the UniVerse on an eVeryday leVel, to help you learn how to ask for what you need and want, and how to use that knowledge to create a better life. It is about becoMing aware of receiVing a response froM Spirit through the appearance of signs in our daily world. It is about answered prayer. It is about carrying on a Very intiMate, personal and rewarding conVersation with God, each day of your life!

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Language depends upon a set of symbols in order to communicate, so it naturally follows that interaction with the Divine would require familiarity with unique modes of symbolism. Unfortunately, we may not recognize the signs when we see them. In Sacred Signs, Dr. Adrian Calabrese teaches us how to recognize the language of God by teaching us to be receptive to the messages. Youll learn how to recognize signs, interpret them and use them yourself to communicate with higher powers to invoke developmental life changes. Through practical instruction, progressive exercises and meditative advancements, Dr. Calabrese reveals three important keys to the knowledge of the Universe Ask, Accept and Trust. The book is divided into three respective sections that will help you understand the keys as you learn to interpret the signs. Becoming literate in sacred language will bring new understanding to the design of the Universe. Understand your place within it, and you can learn how to achieve your highest potential. Find instruction on: Warning Signs Dream Signs Asking for Your Sign How to Communicate with God Affirmations are carefully worded statements directed to God/Spirit and in some religious circles (mine for instance) are considered prayer. Anyone can use them to set forth a positive intention, and that is what we will use them for when asking for our Sacred Signs. The following is a preparatory affirmation to open your spiritual center to receiving messages from the Universe. The messages of the Universe are there to hear, to see and to believe. One has only to learn the means to communicate. Sacred Signs offers the tools necessary to understand the signs used to transmit inherent spiritual messages. Let Dr. Adrian Calabrese instruct you in the ways of interpreting this Divine language.

PREPARATORY AFFIRMATIO N
Thank you, God/Goddess/Spirit, for calming my mind and heart, and opening my spiritual channels to receive your messages. I am willing to release any blocks and outmoded or fearful thoughts about communicating with you, and ask that you guide me to my highest good. And so it is!

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The Theme of a Dream

Robert P. Gongloff

n a dark corner of a crowded night club, Trinity presses Neo against the wall and whispers, Its the question that drives us. The Matrix, the movie from which this scene was taken, has become a classic. It has a dream-like quality, demanding us to question: What is reality? The point Trinity makes is what educators and great thinkers have known and valued through the ages: While the answer may impart knowledge, it is the question that leads us to understanding. Over the years, I have found my nighttime dream experiences present more questions than they do answers. Perhaps their purpose has always been to lead me to understanding about my life and about what drives me.

Questions are what led me to write my book, Dream Exploration: A New Approach. And questions form the basis of the approach itself. Certain questions have always persisted in my work with dreams: Is there some easy, logical way to examine my dreams? How can I relate my dream life to my waking life? Can dreams give me guidance on what to do next when dealing with lifes issues? My research into these questions helped me realize that I needed to change my outlook about dreams. Like most of us, I had always viewed dreams as a mass of symbolic data to be analyzed. I came to realize that dreams are stories to be enjoyed and understood. I had always seen dreams as providing answers to

my questions. I found that dreams are showing me the questions I need to deal with in my waking life. Storytelling versus analysis; questions versus answers; understanding versus knowledge the key to this new outlook is the exploration of themes. The theme is the important message, idea or perception of any story, any waking event, any dream. Exploration of themes is easier and more logical than the tedious, ofttimes misleading examination of symbols. Themes throw you right into the middle of the questions of your life. Themes lead you to understanding. For example, the theme of a dream in which you find yourself naked in public might be, I am vulnerable and need protection. This dream is leading

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Everybody dreams. You may not remember your dreams, but you do have them. Many people look for meaning in their dreams by examining the symbolism of the images that appear in them. But is there a better way to understand the messages that are within our dreams? In Dream Exploration, Robert P. Gongloff reveals some of the limitations of symbolic dream interpretation, including the reality that symbols can be misleading or incorrectly interpreted and the fact that evaluating the significance of individual symbols can be tedious and time consuming. Although the imagery and symbols may change from night to night, the overall theme of the dream may repeat, replaying an important issue in your life, a vital message from your dream world to your conscious mind. Applying the techniques in this book will empower you to quickly and accurately uncover those messages. Rather than delineating individual symbols, Dream Exploration helps readers delve deeper by exploring the themes presented in dream life and their relationship to waking life. Written as a how-to guide, this unique book includes a twelve-step process that helps you identify core themes in your life and how best to grow with them. Also included is The Theme Matrix, designed to easily relate the themes expressed in dreams to practical actions readers can take in waking life. Follow the steps clearly explained in Dream Exploration and allow your dreams to awaken you to your souls purpose.
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you to examine areas in your waking life in which you are vulnerable. Once I had become comfortable with this new approach of theme work, I began to ask myself, Is there a set of common core themes general themes that can address any event or experience? From this, can we create a model of universally accepted messages, ideas or perceptions that will help us to evaluate and explore the themes of both our dream lives and waking lives? I found the answer in the following sources: the twelve houses in astrology, the twelve archetypes of every heros journey as presented by Carol S. Pearson in her book Awakening the Heroes Within, and the twelve universal dream themes identified by Patricia Garfield in her book The Universal Dream Key. Each of these sources describes twelve distinct groupings of human activity. And the activity descriptions of

each are amazingly similar. The correspondences of each source are such that they can be used collectively to describe each of the twelve basic life activities or themes. Astrologers divide the heavens into twelve sectors, called houses. Each house represents an aspect of life. For instance, the first house deals with who you are your self-image. The second house deals with what you have your personal possessions and resources. Pearson identifies the archetypes that influence each persons life journey. They can be seen to correspond to the houses in astrology. For instance, the first archetype deals with your persona, your self-image; the second with your personal needs. Garfield identifies twelve universal dream themes that are found the world over, across different cultures and classes. These themes present excellent examples of the twelve areas of

human activity as seen in the houses of astrology and Pearsons archetypes. For example, the common dream of being naked in public corresponds to the first house theme as it relates to your self-image. Dreams in which you have car trouble correspond to the second theme relating to satisfaction of personal needs. My book, Dream Exploration: A New Approach, builds on these sources and offers a universal set of common core themes that apply to your dream life and waking life. This model, called The Theme Matrix, provides the questions that plague all of us. It can be used as a guide for dealing with the issues raised in your dreams. The book provides guidance on how to use themes and The Theme Matrix to take positive action on these issues the questions you face in your waking life. continued on page 76

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Planet Needs Your Help

Transformative Meditation Gayle Clayton 0-7387-0502-0 240 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

odern science and technology have given us longer, healthier lives, connected continents instantly via the Internet, and made us more aware that we all share the same planet. But along with technological progress has come an increase in stress-related physical and mental health problems, the development of nuclear and biological weapons, and the onset of global warming. As humanity grows ever more complex, we must learn to balance our technological advances with the evolution of higher consciousness. One way to do that is through group or collective meditation. This system of meditation creates a single identity capable of transforming individuals, groups and the world as a whole. Author and group meditation facilitator Gayle Clayton provides advice and instructions for several varieties of both solitary and group meditation. Examine the nature of consciousness as you explore ways to increase moments of mystical awareness. Learn how to establish your own working meditation group, and explore exercises designed to foster both personal and planetary healing.
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Karma Manual Dr. Jonn Mumford 1-56718-490-1 216 pp $9.95 US $14.50 CAN

Compose Yourself Andy Barnett 0-7387-0418-0 264 pp $16.95 US $25.95 CAN

Authentic Spirituality Richard N. Potter 0-7387-0442-3 264 pp $15.95 US $24.50 CAN

Liberate Your Soul

Written with the Western student in mind, this book is part lecture and part working journal, highlighted by anecdotal stories and inspiring quotes. Karma Manual features the traditional yet innovative approach of Dr. Mumfords first guru, Dr. Swami Gitananda Giti of India. Discover the different types of karma and how karma is created. Karma Manual will guide you through the Karma Processing Factory, a powerful technique for gaining insight into yourself and bringing about release and transformation. Finally, the nine-day karma-cleansing program, Karma Shakti Kriya, is designed to help dissolve certain types of karma and promote individual spiritual evolution. Karma Manual puts the power of liberation in your hands as you learn about:

Compose Your Life

Music touches your body, mind and spirit through the same principles of resonance that govern the cycles of life here on earth and shape the galaxies beyond. Even if you cant sing or play an instrument, you can use the musical model presented in this unique book to create a more harmonious life. Learn how to bring musical intent to everything you do. Fun, simple exercises throughout the book will help you joyfully bring harmony to all aspects of your life. Using your innate musicality to work with the ancient Vedic system of the chakras, you can strengthen your body, deepen your breath, open your heart, fine-tune your hearing and sharpen your wit. A shining visionary ... This fresh approach will inspire musicians and listeners alike to tune up their lives. Don Campbell, author of The Mozart Effect Barnett explores concepts of rhythm, tone, pattern and chakra therapy. He also describes ways to develop harmonious, creative connections and interactions with the world. New Age Retailer

Embark on a Spiritual Adventure

In this groundbreaking book, Richard Potter, an academic and a mystic, sets forth a revolutionary thesis: to evolve personally, spiritually and globally, we need a new concept of spirituality that is not tied to culturally-specific beliefs and practices. The idea that any one religion has a monopoly on the divine is a concept that has led to bigotry, bloodshed and war throughout both the ancient and modern world. The time has come for a spirituality of consciousness. By focusing on consciousness instead of dogma, it becomes possible to realize the core truths of world religions without being bound to outdated beliefs and customs that no longer serve humanity. Learn core consciousness-expanding practices including meditation, breathwork, sound work and retreats. Explore ways to open your heart, achieve selfmastery, evaluate spiritual teachers and attain spiritual freedom, all steps on the path to greater contentment, clarity, compassion and a profound sense of inner peace. Take a spiritual adventure beyond the bounds of time and place with one of todays most original spiritual thinkers.

Your karmic cycle The difference between karma and 

dharma

The cycle of rebirth Fulfilling your Swadharma for ultimate 

life satisfaction

The web you weave with others Karmic teachings from the Bhagavad 
Gita

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Alternative Health & Self-Help

Meditation Jos Lorenzo-Fuentes 0-7387-0256-0 168 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

Discover and direct the powerful creative force of your spirit through meditation. Meditation is an enjoyable experience that offers many benefits: increased spiritual knowledge and understanding, greater health and balance, even the successful realization of your dreams and goals. This introductory guidebook explores several different types of meditation: Buddhist, Japanese, Chinese, Tibetan, visualization, prayer and hypnosis. Learn how to listen to your spirit and use its wisdom to inform and enrich your life with the simple, effective meditation techniques presented here.

STRETCH

Breathe, Relax

&

Carol Blackman and Elise Browning Miller offer step-by-step instructions for learning traditional yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility. Based on their original book, Life Is a Stretch, this new edition gives readers more information about using yoga stretching practices to reduce stress and increase vitality. These simple tensionrelieving routines can be done at home or in the office.
Yoga: Anytime, Anywhere Carol Blackman & Elise Browning Miller 0-7387-0635-3 288 pp $17.95 US $24.50 CAN

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Quick Workplace Relief

Shoulder Rolls Sitting upright, inhale as you lift your right shoulder to your ear. Exhale as you slowly roll your shoulder around and back, dropping it away from your ear. Repeat on the other side. Continue these shoulder rolls three more times, alternating right and left. Now, inhale as you lift both shoulders up to the ears. Exhale as you drop them down. Repeat five times and then relax your shoulders. Movement is one of the best things you can do for your back if youve been sitting in the same position for a while. This particular movement helps relieve tension in the upper back and shoulders where the trapezius muscle is located.
Excerpt is from Yoga: Anytime, Anywhere by Carol Blackman & Elise Browning Miller

Theres a vibrant source of energy that fuels the universe called Chi, and its available for you to use to meet any physical or mental challenge. Learn how to achieve the amazing physical, mental and spiritual benefits of this ancient practice. Youll learn how to use body movements and breathing for meditation, energy meridian clearing and advanced techniques for focusing, storing, redirecting and extending Chi from your body.
Chi Kung for Beginners Scott Shaw, Ph.D. 0-7387-0419-9 192 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

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A Guide to Energy-Based Healing

Healing Body, Mind, & Spirit provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about energy-based healing. What kind of techniques are available? Is healing temporary, or can energy-based healing techniques provide a permanent cure? What does a healer really do? Is healing a special gift for only a few, or can anyone learn to be a healer? This easy-to-follow guide is your introduction to several energy-based healing techniques including: Reiki, Healing Touch, Inner Light Consciousness Meditation, RoHun Transformational Therapy, Healing with Color and Sound, Spiritual Regression and more. Find out which methods work best for you and how to integrate them into a holistic healing program.

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Healing Body, Mind, & Spirit Howard F. Batie 0-7387-0398-2 312 pp $16.95 US $25.95 CAN

Developing Sensitivity to Energy

Be very aware of any differences between your hands in the way they feel or react to your energy field. It may be that only one of your hands will become sensitive to energy, and there is no way to predict which hand that may be each person is different. In my case, my left hand is currently much more sensitive to energy fields, so I use it exclusively to scan. However, your right hand may be the sensitive one, or perhaps you are able to sense equally well with either hand.
Exercise: The Laser A simple exercise to develop sensitivity to energy is to curl your middle, ring and little fingers into the palm of one hand and hold them there with the thumb and point with the extended index finger into the palm of the other hand. Move your index finger around in a circle about an inch or two away from your palm, and begin to sense the slight sense of motion across your palm. The beam of energy coming out of your moving fingertip is slicing through the energy field of the other hand, and you can sense this, particularly if your eyes are closed and you are concentrating on learning what that feels like. You can also move your pointing finger across the soft pad on the inside of the end joint of each finger to help develop sensitivity to energy fields in your fingertips.
Excerpt is from Healing Body, Mind, & Spirit by Howard F. Batie

Your Holistic Medicine Primer

Written by an Advanced Register Nurse Practitioner, this handy guide offers a simple and straightforward introduction to the world of holistic healing. Along with the basics of meditation and visualization, vitamins, herbs, homeopathy and therapeutic touch, youll also learn:

Simple practices for hands-on healing on people or pets Natural ways to slow down the aging process Healthy, lasting methods for weight loss Easy techniques for releasing stress and achieving deep 
Healing Alternatives for Beginners Kay Henrion 1-56718-427-8 216 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

relaxation

Holistic healing approaches for your pets

Discover the vast healing power of your mind, body and spirit with the simple techniques and natural methods found in Healing Alternatives for Beginners.

Energy System From an Expert

Written for people who have some familiarity with energy work principles, this guide explains karmic attachments and how to remove them, how to activate the higher and lower chakras to strengthen your aura, and how to work with kundalini energy. It even explores the influence of non-physical beings that get trapped in the human energy field and tells how to safely release them. Discover how your energy system works, and its effect on your health, intimate relationships and spiritual development. Find out how karma is created and the ways in which it can disrupt your energy bodies and boundaries. Learn how to identify and remove dense, polarized, karmic energy from your system and reclaim joy and pleasure. Above all, unlock the secrets to creating and maintaining physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

Chakra Healing and Karmic Awareness Keith Sherwood 0-7387-0354-0 312 pp $14.95 US $19.95 CAN

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Ancient Healing Techniques Douglas De Long 0-7387-0650-7 264 pp $14.95 US $19.95 CAN

New Age Hypnosis Dr. Bruce Goldberg 1-56718-320-4 240 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

Write Your Own Magic Richard Webster 0-7387-0001-0 288 pp $9.95 US $14.95 CAN

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Healing

Thousands of years ago, the High Priests of Egypt performed a special rite called a Final Initiation. Many of these secret ceremonies took place at the Great Pyramid, where initiates performed sacred rituals involving breathing, meditating and chanting. Afterwards, the students were ready to enter the world as healers. The author of Ancient Teachings for Beginners, Douglas De Long demonstrates how to perform this Final Initiation rite and other methods for advancing ones psychic and healing abilities. These techniques involving energy healing, chakra work, color, chanting and breathing are designed to help one achieve spiritual, emotional and physical well-being. In Ancient Healing Techniques, author Douglas De Long explains how you can apply the healing wisdom of the ancient world to your modern life. Learn to perform the Final Initiation rite yourself and discover powerful methods for advancing your psychic and healing abilities:

Hypnosis as a Soulful Process

We spend seven hours of every 24-hour day in natural hypnosis. This affords us a tremendous opportunity to grow spiritually, if only we could learn to maximize this state. Learn how to safely place yourself into a hypnotic trance and enter into various metaphysical experiences, including past life regression, superconscious mind taps, out-of-body travel and soul plane ascension. With the help of this book, you will be able to induce a hypnotic trance, deepen it, maximize a clinically beneficial state and return to a normal waking state as a more spiritually evolved soul. This book provides the scripts you need to guide you to your superconscious mind or higher self and enable you to:

Create the Life Youve Always Dreamed About

Write Your Own Magic shows you how you can use the incredible magical power of words to make your dreams a reality. This guidebook presents the three magic steps essential to manifesting exactly what you want, for dreams both big and small. First, youll learn how to determine your lifes purpose. Next, find out how to write magic that makes your dreams come true in six important areas physical, spiritual, mental, financial, social and intuitive. Finally, discover how to use the hidden power of words sacred names and secret writings, magic diaries and dissolving ink, along with other simple white magic techniques. There is no limit to what you can ask for as long as your requests hurt no one. For instance, you might want:

Receive spiritual guidance from your

higher self or Masters and Guides

Remove attached entities Protect yourself from the negativity of

others

vibrant health a fulfilling relationship greater happiness more money a better job stronger faith increased creativity and intuition
All of this, and much more, can be brought into your life when you follow the step-by-step instructions in this magical guidebook. Write Your Own Magic will show you how to create original white magic spells that make your hopes and dreams come true.

Soul healing Past-life recall Chakra balancing Healing with color Energy channeling Working with angels and spirit guides
Mastering these techniques will help you achieve lasting spiritual, emotional and physical well-being.

Eliminate tension Improve concentration and memory Heighten psychic awareness Eliminate pains, including migraines Improve personal relationships

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Mensajes de las almas

Eva Palma-Zuniga, Editora de Adquisiciones en Espaol/Spanish Acquisitions Editor

uando algn ser querido muere, sentimos un gran dolor por enfrentarnos al hecho de no verlo ms. Sufrimos porque nunca ms podremos abrazar a esa persona, no podremos sentir su olor, no podremos ver su sonrisa ni escuchar su voz. Sufrimos porque nunca ms tendremos contacto con ella Pensar as es un graso error. Cuando muri mi abuela producto de un cncer sent diferentes cosas. Sent alivio porque ya estaba descansando y no sentira ms dolor. Pero tambin sent mucha tristeza. Estuve con ella hasta el ltimo respiro de vida que dio. La vi partir y pens que ese sera el ltimo momento que pasaramos juntas, que nunca ms volvera a disfrutar de su invalorable amor y compaa. Era el fin de todo. Qu equivocada estaba! Das despus comenc a soar con mi abuela. En cada uno de los sueos me invada una inmensa alegra al verla nuevamente, pero a la vez su presencia me confunda porque yo saba que estaba muerta y que, por lo tanto, no debera estar frente a ella. En mi primer sueo ella me deca que estaba mucho mejor all arriba. Luego pas algn tiempo sin visitarme, por lo que, con mis pensamientos, se lo reproch. Fue esa misma noche que tuve mi segundo sueo con ella, en el que me deca que te vine a ver para que despus no reclames y pienses que me he olvidado de ti. Me di cuenta que ella siempre estuvo conmigo y que incluso saba lo que pasaba por mi mente. En mi tercer sueo, tal como la vez anterior, mi abuela apareci en nuestra casa y recorri cada rincn de ella. Esta vez mi pap, su hijo, la pudo ver y abrazar, lo que me llen de emocin. Con cada de una de sus visitas mi abuela me hizo entender que seguamos juntas y
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que an poda disfrutar de su compaa, amor y proteccin. Estas experiencias me llevaron a estudiar ms el misterioso plano que existe despus de la muerte. Siempre cre en la vida despus de la muerte, sin embargo, no tena idea del mundo de las almas. Destino de las almas fue el libro que aclar muchas de mis dudas y me dio gran consuelo. En base a la hipnosis, el doctor Michael Newton indaga en las vidas pasadas de sus pacientes, descubriendo as, datos sorprendentes que demostraron que nuestros seres queridos nos pueden visitar y transmitir su apoyo de muchas formas. Destino de las almas aminor el miedo que sola sentir a la muerte y me ayud a comenzar una vida ms espiritual. Personalmente, creo con mucha conviccin que la muerte es nacer otra vez y que hay almas que velan por nuestra proteccin.
Messages from souls When a loved one dies we feel a deep grief, especially because we have to face the fact that we are not going to see that person ever again. We grieve for not being able to hug her anymore, sense her smell, see her smile or listen to her voice. We mourn because we think well never have any contact with our loved one again Thinking like that is a mistake. When my grandmother died of cancer I felt relieved for her because she was no longer suffering, but also I felt sad. I was with her until her last breath of life. I saw her living and I thought that was our last moment together and I would never enjoy her incomparable love and company. That was the end of everything for me. I was so wrong! Some days after her death, I started dreaming about her. Each of the dreams gave me an immense

happiness for being able to see her again, but at the same time, I felt confused because I knew she was dead. Therefore, she shouldnt be in front of me. In my first dream she told me she was much better up there. Then the days went by and I didnt have another dream about her, so I mentally reproached her for not visiting me. That same night she came to see me in my dreams once more. She told me, I came to see you so you dont complain or think that I have forgotten about you. It was then when I realized that she had been with me all that time and that she even knew what I was thinking. In my third dream, just like the last time, she came to our house and went to every corner of it. This time my dad, her son, was able to see her and hug her, which made me feel very happy and moved. With each of her visits my grandmother made me understand that we were still together and that I still can count on her company, love and protection. All these experiences led me to read more about that mysterious world that exists after death. I always believed in life after death, however, I had no idea about the world of souls. Destino de almas was the book that cleared up much of my doubts and gave me comfort. Based on hypnosis, Michael Newton, Ph.D. investigates the past lives of his patients, uncovering surprising information that demonstrates how our loved ones that have passed away can visit us in varied ways. Destino de almas eased the fear of death that I used to feel. I strongly believe that dying is being born again and that somewhere there are souls watching over us.

Secretos para obtener prosperidad y riqueza

Hay muchos que desearan tener ms dinero para solucionar ciertos pro blemas o para darse un gusto. Como dicen, el dinero no es la felicidad, pero s contribuye a ella. Cierto o no, Magia, dinero y prosperidad entrega una amplia gama de talismanes y amuletos, encantos y remedios todos originados de las hierbas, aceites, cristales y piedras para atraer la prosperidad, no slo en el plano econmico, sino en todo el nivel personal. Necesita mejor suerte en su negocio?, quiere ver solucionado un juicio en su favor?, desea mejor suerte en la bsqueda de trabajo? quiere atraer el dinero a su hogar? . . . Para cada caso hay una solucin.

Tal vez escribir una carta mgica con todos los deseos que quiere ver cumplidos no es una idea que la haya pensado antes. Montse Osuna nos sorprende esta vez y nos afirma que escribir a los Reyes Magos no es cosa de nios y que nuestros deseos s pueden hacerse realidad, siempre y cuando pidamos algo consecuente con nuestras capacidades. Con la ayuda de pequeos trucos aprender a hacer fluir la energa del dinero en su hogar y lograr un mejor bienestar.
Magia, dinero y prosperidad
Montse Osuna 0-7387-0839-9 216 pgs $9.95 US $13.50 CAN

Tcnicas y rituales para la suerte

Tal como su nombre lo dice, este libro entrega las tcnicas para llevar a la prctica rituales que ayudarn a conseguir mejor suerte en mbitos que van desde la salud hasta el amor. Es primera vez que practica la magia blanca? Es aficionado o ya tiene larga experiencia en esta rea? No importa cunto sepa al respecto, porque esta gua entregar orientacin y aprendizaje tanto al experto como al principiante. Brandy Williams explica los fundamentos bsicos y las tcnicas que se ejecutan en la magia blanca, adems de describir 20 ritos que le darn a usted resultados prcticos inmediatos. Aprenda sobre los chakras y a re-energizarlos, cmo proteger su hogar de energas que no desea. Descubra cmo trabajar con las energas de la luna y el sol y sacar su mejor provecho. Si alguna vez se ha sentido pasado a llevar en su trabajo, o ha sido traicionado por un amigo, o su casa ha sido asaltada por ladrones, podr descubrir cmo solucionar estas y otras situaciones de injusticia. Practicando magia blanca es un libro para todo lector interesado en este campo, sin importar adems la religin que cada uno profese.
Practicando magia blanca Brandy Williams 0-7387-0661-2 280 pgs $14.95 us $19.95 can

Fragancias teraputicas
Aromaterapia esencial ha sido escrito por una de las pioneras de la aromaterapia en Estados Unidos: Kendra Grace, quien nos entrega en esta obra, una gua rpida para el uso teraputico de los aceites esenciales. Ha tenido problemas para dormir en cuartos que no son familiares? Aplique un par de gotas de aceite esencial de lavanda sobre su almohada y de inmediato quedar dormido. Necesita liberarse del estrs diario? Agregue unas gotas de aceite de azahar en un pauelo, e inhlelo durante el resto del da. Kendra Grace responder a las preguntas ms comunes sobre aromaterapia, y le ayudar a obtener una lista completa de todos los aceites esenciales para que usted pueda preparar sus propias fragancias curativas. Este libro elevar la conciencia de todos aquellos que quieran mejorar sus vidas a travs del poder de las fragancias.

Aromaterapia esencial Kendra Grace 1-56718-289-5 264 pgs $9.95 US $14.95 CAN

38 Remedios para la salud y la felicidad

Desde muy joven, el Dr Edward Bach so con encontrar la cura universal para todas las enfermedades, gracias a este sueo el Dr. Bach comenz a experimentar con las propiedades curativas de diversas flores y hierbas. Como resultado obtuvo 38 remedios naturales altamente eficaces para mejorar el estado emocional, espiritual y fsico de sus pacientes. Flores de Bach de David Vennells es una gua prctica sobre el uso de estas poderosas herramientas de curacin descubiertas por el Doctor Bach, donde podr aprender sobre los 38 remedios naturales y las indicaciones sobre cmo emplearlos para alcanzar la salud para usted, su familia y amigos. No importa si usted nunca ha empleado la medicina alternativa o si ya lo ha hecho, este libro es un valioso recurso para su curacin fsica y mental.

Flores de Bach para principiantes David Vennells 0-7387-0062-2 312 pgs $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

Los aromas de una tradicin

Aprenda la magia de la aromaterapia de una manera entretenida. Esencia de la aromaterapia, de Doa Carolina da Silva es una historia mgica de estilo literario excepcional. Es un cuento que mezcla los valores de la cultura hispana de ayer y de hoy, y que rescata las tradiciones populares sobre el uso de las plantas y los aceites, que hasta el da de hoy son usados como remedios naturales para curar las dolencias fsicas y espirituales. Adems de una entretenida novela mgica usted, al mismo tiempo tendr en sus manos un manual prctico con referencias histricas, que ensear sobre los usos de la aromaterapia. En las pginas de este libro se brinda un conocimiento verdadero, que es el producto de muchos estudios realizados sobre los aceites y plantas que se emplean con fines curativos en los hogares hispanos.

Qu es aromaterapia?
La aromaterapia utiliza las propiedades teraputicas de los aceites esenciales para fomentar la salud y el bien estar del cuerpo, la mente y las emociones. Los aceites esenciales son sustancias extradas de plantas, flores u otras fuentes botnicas. Son considerados como las hormonas de las plantas, pues controlan ciertas funciones en el ciclo vital de la planta. Debido a que los aceites esenciales actan como hormonas, stos puedes estimular o reducir funciones biolgicas del metabolismo de las personas, de esta manera nos pueden ayudar a mejorar nuestra salud y calidad de vida.

Esencia de la aromaterapia Carolina da Silva 1-56718-238-0 192 pgs $9.95 US $14.95 CAN

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Hierbas para su bienestar

Su jardn de plantas y flores puede entregarle mucho ms que un manto de bellos colores y ricos aromas. Si observa con atencin y dedicacin, podr encontrar un universo entero de hierbas y semillas que le despejarn la mente y abrirn su corazn al mundo apasionante de la naturaleza. Hierbas de la Madre Naturaleza le permitir obtener lo mejor de las plantas para su propio beneficio y bienestar, ensendole prcticos usos en recetas culinarias y medicinales para estimular la energa de su cuerpo y aliviar males. Aprender las sorprendentes propiedades analgsicas y antispticas de las plantas para crear su propia medicina e incluso insecticidas naturales muy efectivos. Este es un libro que adems le otorgar el privilegio de acceder a la gran sabidura de las culturas nativas, y le explicar la forma en que las hierbas eran utilizadas, en tiempos coloniales, para la alimentacin y curacin de enfermedades. Sin duda, al leer este libro, usted ser conocedor de los preciados secretos y bondades que la naturaleza guarda para usted. Descbralos!

Hierbas de la Madre Naturaleza Judy Griffin 1-56718-271-2 384 pgs $16.95 US $25.95 CAN

Naturaleza, mente y espritu

Cuando nos enfermamos generalmente no es slo nuestro cuerpo el que se siente mal, sino nuestra mente, pero no nos damos cuenta de ello. Ha escuchado la frase cuerpo sano es igual a mente sana? Si nos sentimos bien fsicamente, tambin nuestra mente lo est. Mente, espritu y naturaleza son la combinacin perfecta para mejorar su salud. En muchas ocasiones las enfermedades que aquejan nuestro cuerpo tienen su origen en el estrs del diario vivir. El ocupado y agitado estilo de vida que llevamos la mayora de las personas no nos deja ver las fabulosas propiedades curativas que nos entregan la naturaleza y nuestro propio ser. Sin saber, muchas veces somos nosotros mismos los que nos provocamos las enfermedades. La buena noticia es que tambin tenemos la capacidad de curarnos si logramos conocer la causa de nuestros males. Prcticas Holsticas para la Salud es una gua clara y fcil que lo introducir al mundo de la curacin a travs de mtodos como la medi tacin, visualizacin, tacto y la utilizacin de hierbas y alimentos, entre otras cosas. Ms all de ser una gran ayuda para aliviar las molestias que afectan su cuerpo, este libro le abrir las puertas a un estilo de vida ms saludable y en armona con la naturaleza.

Prcticas holsticas para la salud Kay Henrion 1-56718-287-9 216 pgs $12.95 US $20.50 CAN

Una alternativa ms para su salud

El ser humano ha buscado en las plantas el alivio a sus enfermedades ms comunes. La sabidura herbal se ha transmitido en todas las culturas, dando lugar a una riqusima tradicin que comprueba la ancestral conexin del ser humano con la naturaleza. Si usted cree en el poder curativo de las plantas, esta obra de Octavio Dniz se convertir en su texto de consulta. En Plantas para triunfar el autor analiza detalladamente las caractersticas de 22 plantas seleccionadas por sus poderes curativos, dentro de las cuales podr descubrir los beneficios de la famosa Maca peruana y la ua de gato amaznica, como tambin conocer los poderes curativos del Guaran brasileo, o las propiedades energizantes y rejuvenecedores del Oroval, entre otros. Plantas para triunfar es una entrada al beneficioso mundo curativo de la naturaleza que, con remedios suaves, nos ayudar a superar muchos de los trastornos de nuestra vida cotidiana, como es el stress, y a reforzar el sistema inmunitario, elevar la energa y frenar el deterioro corporal y mental que se sufre con la edad. Definitivamente es una gua de consulta que debe estar en su hogar.

Plantas para triunfar Octavio Deniz 0-7387-0669-8 216 pgs $13.95 US $18.95 CAN

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Gone, But Not Forgotten

Jennifer Spees, Marketing Communications Editor

trange and beautiful monuments and ruins rise in deserts and jungles, on plains and mountaintops the great pyramids of the Egyptians and the Mayans, the enigmatic stone giants of Easter Island, the towering megaliths of Stonehenge. These and thousands more serve as reminders of civilizations that rose and fell thousands of years before the adventurous spirits of our modern society designed our own comparatively flimsy monuments of concrete and steel. While many of us occasionally long for a time when life was simpler, slower and perhaps easier (or so we think), most of us appreciate the myriad ways that technology makes us comfortable. Indoor plumbing, air conditioning, supermarkets brimming with fresh produce all year long our modern creature comforts are so pervasive that its easy to overlook their ubiquity. But in the long run, is it good for us? The same car that allows us the freedom to go anywhere at any time also spews toxic fumes into the air. The plastic containers that hold everything from our food to our garbage are made from materials that will be around for generations. Toxic chemicals spilled in our oceans and our rivers are affecting the entire food chain, including humans. And if you believe the majority of scientists, global warming is a real phenomenon, with impending dire consequences. Add it all up, and we face an uncomfortable dilemma: is our so-called progress coming at the cost of our health, and the health of our planet? According to mystics, psychics and others who claim to remember the lost civilization of Atlantis, this is not the first time that humanity has found itself in the midst of such a conundrum. The Greek philosopher Plato wrote a detailed account

of the lost continent of Atlantis over 2,000 years ago, and people have been looking for it ever since. According to Plato, Atlantis was an island located in the Atlantic Ocean due west of the Pillars of Heracles (now known as the Straights of Gibraltar). Some people, pointing to the many strange similarities between ancient cultures on both sides of the Atlantic, claim that survivors from the sinking Atlantis escaped in boats and eventually spread their knowledge and culture to places as far away as Egypt and South America. Strange as this all may seem, there is mounting scientific evidence that continents such as Atlantis and Lemuria could have existed and then vanished, sinking under the vast ocean waves. If Atlantis was located in the middle of the Atlantic, between Europe and the United States, it would have fallen along what is now known as the Atlantic Ridge. Samples taken from this unstable region of the ocean floor show proof of nearly constant underwater volcanic activity and, surprisingly, they have also revealed residue of freshwater plants dated to about 10,000 years ago. This scientific evidence indicates that long ago, the land now at the bottom of the ocean was actually above the surface. And its not unheard of for volcanic islands to suddenly appear or disappear. In 1883, the cataclysmic eruption of Krakatau, an uninhabited volcanic island near the island of Sumatra, literally split the earth apart. More than two-thirds of the island fell into the ocean as hot flows of volcanic ash and towering tsunamis killed more than 30,000 people. The explosive sound of the eruption could be heard for hundreds of miles, and scientists recorded small oscillations in sea levels as far away as the English Channel. The amount of

volcanic ash in the air caused vivid sunsets around the world, and global temperatures remained lower than normal for five years after the eruption. Less than 30 years after the devastating eruption, land began to emerge from the sea where Krakatau had once been. Anak Krakatau, or Child of Krakatau, has been steadily erupting and growing ever since a new volcano literally rising from the ashes of the old. This region remains unstable to this day, as we were all reminded on December 26, 2004, when another massive earthquake triggered the tsunami that killed more than 500,000 people. Closer to home, the hurricanes of 2005 devastated much of the Gulf Cost of the United States, including the entire city of New Orleans, one of our most vibrant cultural centers. In this case, people began to question what we are doing to our environment. As the population of the Earth continues to explode, more and more people are living near the coasts. And at the same time, we are destroying much of the land and polluting much of the atmosphere that is responsible for protecting us from these very disasters. Are we paying attention to whats going on, and is it too late to prevent it from getting worse? Shirley Andrews believes that we can learn valuable lessons from the destruction of Atlantis and Lemuria. She has spent decades researching the enigmas of these two lost continents and believes that, in both cases, their eventual destruction was brought about by a tragic clash between humanitys greed and manipulation of natural resources and inevitable earth changes. Her books, Atlantis: Insights From a Lost Civilization and Lemuria and Atlantis: Studying the Past to Survive the Future, outline the historical, scientific and metaphysical
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Humanity advances in cycles, not on a straight linear path. In material and technological development we have arrived at a place in the cycle that is very similar to the final days of Lemuria and Atlantis.
case for the existence and eventual destruction of these great civilizations. She hopes that this knowledge can help us change course before our modern civilization repeats the same mistakes. In this excerpt from Lemuria and Atlantis, Andrews explains how we might learn from the mistakes of those vanished cultures: What was Mu? Where was Lemuria? When was it there? What were the people like? Was Atlantis in the Caribbean? Were there other civilizations at the time of Lemuria and Atlantis? What really happened to Lemuria and Atlantis? Is there any way to prevent our civilization from going the way of advanced civilizations in the past? Is anyone finding evidence of Lemuria and Atlantis now? Lemuria and Atlantis are deeply imprinted in the consciousness of many who are here today, and the ancient cultures are quietly influencing our lives. Numerous people contacted me who are sure that in the past in Lemuria and Atlantis they acquired the skills that enable them to lead satisfying lives today, and told me they wish to share this knowledge. No one really understands the origin of these images and concepts that surge to light from the deep unconscious, or perhaps descend from a higher awareness, but they should not be completely ignored. Readers who consider them implausible should overlook them, but I

hope the ideas they offer will enable others to reach into themselves and recall their own past experiences, which may further their knowledge of themselves. Theres an old saying that what goes around, comes around. Humanity advances in cycles, not on a straight linear path. In material and technological development we have arrived at a place in the cycle that is very similar to the final days of Lemuria and Atlantis. Our world is facing challenges comparable to the problems that confronted those renowned civilizations in the past, and we are on the brink of either annihilating ourselves or entering a new way of living and thinking. Studying the past will help us to survive in the future. Edgar Cayce, perhaps the twentieth centurys most famous psychic, gave us many clues to the riddle of Atlantis, as well as tales of Lemuria, another continent that supposedly sank beneath the waves of the Pacific. Known as the sleeping prophet, Cayce was famous for his trance readings covering everything from curing debilitating health problems that stumped conventional doctors to providing detailed accounts of past lives. Over the course of thousands of life readings, as Cayce called them, it emerged that many of his clients had once lived on Atlantis and Lemuria. There are those alive today who claim to remember their past lives on these lost continents. Shirley Andrews herself reports that her lifelong fascination with Atlantis began as a child, related to strange dreams and distant memories. Through her research, she has connected with hundreds of people who retain memories of Atlantean lives, with clues to its eventual downfall. Cayce, as well as many of those who remember these past lives, claim that much of the tension on Atlantis resulted from an ongoing conflict between the Sons of Belial and the Children of the Law of One. The Sons of Belial were consumed with desire for immediate physical gratification and the acquisition of material things, with little or no concern for others. They disregarded warnings of what would eventually

happen to Atlantis. The Children of the Law of One believed in a teaching very similar to the core precepts of many of todays world religions: we are all one. They practiced meditation and tried to be kind to one another, concerned for the wellbeing of every member of society. Edgar Cayce claimed that a key component of the destruction of Atlantis was the use of a powerful weapon. Atlanteans derived their power from the Great Crystal, he said, and from splitting the atom. At the time of his reading in 1933, no one quite understood what he meant by these descriptions, although he predicted that a weapon similar to the one that played a role in the destruction of Atlantis would be discovered in 25 years. In 1945, just three years after his death, the world saw just what kind of horrible power and devastation could be wrought by dropping an atomic bomb. And, 25 years later, scientists created the modern worlds first laser. The search for Lemuria and Atlantis has fascinated us for thousands of years. Tantalizing clues, archaeological anomalies, scientific discoveries and even psychic readings and prophetic dreams all may hold pieces of the puzzle. Even if we can never definitely prove the existence of these legendary civilizations, maybe we can still learn valuable lessons from the stories of their eventual destruction perhaps in time to avoid the same fate.

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Sextraordinary
David Staume

ith so much sexual content hitting the bookstore shelves, sent in plain brown parcels and downloaded on the internet every day, what could possibly be written about sex thats new? Well, strangely enough, the answer is all the really important stuff. Despite the fact that we are all products of sex, we all experience its feelings and we all recognize its power to motivate, sex is a subject that we actually know very little about. It may be constantly talked about, thought about and practiced, but very little of this seems to happen with any real understanding. We experience sexual feelings, but we dont know where they come from. We give expression to these feelings, but with little thought for how best to do so. We have virtually no comprehension of the sexual big picture, and therefore no solid philosophical basis from which to view its phenomena or guide our sexual choices. The primary objective in writing The Beginners Guide to Sex in the Afterlife was to address this to present an expansive sexual philosophy, the sexual big picture, that we so desperately need. That meant exploring and answering fundamental questions, such as: What is sexual energy? Where does it come from? What is its purpose? What happens if we repress it? What happens if we let it run wild? What is wise use, what is unwise use and why? How can we control our sexual energy, how can we improve it and what is its highest and most magnificent use? Like The Beginners Guide for the Recently Deceased, The Beginners Guide to Sex in the Afterlife assumes that the reader is dead. An extraordinary subject needs an extraordinary perspective. To grasp the subject at its core we need to see beyond its portrayal in popular culture,
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and this is where the afterlife perspective (where inner reality is turned inside-out) is ideal. By taking a broader, non-physical perspective, it is easier to bring the subject down to first principles, determine the source of our sexual energy, trace its course through our bodies and reveal some of its extraordinary power and capacity. The philosophy explored in The Beginners Guide to Sex in the Afterlife is proudly independent of religion, popular culture and social research, because none of those sources of information will get us to the essence of our subject. The only way to see the grand view, to understand the big picture of the origin, purpose and potential of sexual energy, is to go to the source, to the only infallible teacher and thats nature. The book describes an example of Green Language the language nature uses to inform and instruct and the extraordinary insights that an understanding of this language can bring. The book takes the form of a tour, taking the reader to various places around the world. It is in these places that we make our observations, read natures symbols and shed light on her mysteries. The reader will find him or herself on top of the Great Pyramid at Giza, above Lake Phewa Tal in Nepal, on a small island off the mainland of Tonga, in the Piazza del Nettuno in Bologna and amongst the hill tribes of Tanna one of the islands of Vanuatu. When youre dead and you can zoom from one side of the world to the other in minutes, why wouldnt you? But while the book presents an expansive philosophy on a very important subject, it doesnt take itself too

seriously. I quote from the Preface: The Beginners Guide to Sex in the Afterlife is written for the dead. If, however, you are yet to make the transition, we suggest you pour yourself a glass of wine, settle back into a comfortable chair and let the author take you on a guided tour of the sextraordinary. It is possible to explore serious subjects with humor, and to communicate more effectively because of it. Sex is an important subject; it can be the source of great joy, but also the source of great suffering. To understand it in its broadest context, to understand its origin, purpose and potential, has to be one of the most necessary things we can do. If you believe that sex is something only applicable to physical bodies, that its all about pleasure, that its simply a function of friction or a gathering of groins, then you have glimpsed but a tiny fraction of it. Sexual energy may well be the greatest power in the cosmos. It is a power that is capable of utterly transforming us, and is the only power capable of unfolding all our potential. And if you think thats overstating the case, prepare to be amazed.

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In David Staumes edgy new book, The Beginners Guide to Sex in the Afterlife, youll discover that sex is far more than passionate embraces. Sexual energy may be the greatest power in the universe. It can totally transform you, allowing you to transcend the physical world. As we learned from David Staumes first book, The Beginners Guide to the Recently Deceased, life energy is transferred to a new energy form after death. In this follow-up, we learn how sexual energy transfers into the afterlife. The Beginners Guide to Sex in the Afterlife is an exciting exploration of history, science and spirituality. It begins with a discussion of the Law of Conservation of Energy and then takes you on a metaphoric journey to the great pyramid of Egypt followed by a trip to a small island near Tonga. All of this is presented to explain the underlying philosophy necessary to discover the true nature of sexual energy, how it is a gift from the sun, and how it can be used for pleasure, for practical purposes or both. Youll even see how the creation of the universe was as much an act of sex as is the creation of any creature, but on an exponentially grander scale. Learn the difference between selfish and unselfish sexual unions Discover the power of giving Develop the ability to look with love Learn methods of working with sexual energy Balance masculine and feminine energies Beginners Guide to Sex in the Afterlife will show you how to improve the quality of love in your life. Youll see how sexual energy wells up inside of every life form and drives evolution. There is incredible spiritual and physical power in sex, and this book shows you how to work with it.
The Beginners Guide to Sex in the Afterlife David Staume 0-7387-0773-2 192 pp $10.95 US $14.95 CAN

Written with humor and intelligence, this guidebook will be valuable to you even if youre not quite dead yet. The

Dont Miss David Staumes First Book!

The Beginners Guide for the Recently Deceased is the perfect companion to his latest achievement. It takes you on an amazing tour of the afterlife and will help you find out everything you need to know about the astral realm: how to get around, whats going on and who and what you might bump into on your travels. Explore the big questions regarding the whys and wherefores of existence: Is there a hell? What about reincarnation? Who am I? Who is God? The Beginners Guide for the Recently Deceased David Staume 0-7387-0426-1 192 pp $10.95 US $16.95 CAN

t was a house filled with stories and secrets. I sensed it from the moment I first stepped inside, into air so still and heavy it felt a hundred years old. Outside, the day was overcast, with the brisk, damp breeziness of late winter. Inside, in the dim light, I could feel the charged melancholy, clinging to faded draperies and lingering in worn carpets. Even the dust seemed to be watching and waiting as my long-suffering realtor and I made our way through the many rooms and unexpected turns of the century-old house, converted from a single-family home to a triplex decades before. We opened one door only to find another behind it. And what looked like a closet turned out to be a maids staircase, which turned a corner and ended. But neither the occasional madhouse architecture nor the forlorn shabbiness that had descended upon the old house could hide its grandeur and beauty. Its high ceilings, hardwood floors, leaded-glass windows, open staircase and four porches were glorious beyond anything Id ever imagined I could afford, and with each unexplored room we encountered, I could feel my spirits rise. On my budget, any house I bought was bound to have some sort of shortcomings. By my standards, funky architecture and maybe even a resident ghost could hardly even be considered problems. We had been instructed to enter by the back door. Thats the part of the house where the old man had lived. It was where he still lived. Turns out he was watching us that day too, silent and heavy as the air, bound to the earth and his former home.
Excerpt is from House of Spirits & Whispers by Annie Wilder

A Spine-tingling and Heartwarming True Ghost Story

In 1971, Kathleen McConnell and her family moved into a historic mansion known as Fontaine Manse. This is the true story of how Kathleen McConnell came to know and care for the spirit children who had dwelled for decades in the attic of the old mansion. The spirit children made their presence known immediately, eventually becoming part of the McConnell family in ways big and small. Finally, a heart-wrenching decision triggered an unexpected and dramatic resolution to the spirit childrens plight. Dont Call Them Ghosts is the inspiring story of the transcendent and lasting power of a mothers love.

Dont Call Them Ghosts Kathleen McConnell 0-7387-0533-0 264 pp $12.95 US $17.50 CAN

It Was a House Filled With Stories and Secrets

In 1994, Annie Wilder and her children moved into a 100-year-old house in a historic Mississippi River town. Beautiful but spooky, the house had been on the market for six months with no offers. It felt like and proved to be a very haunted house. Essentially the story of a remarkable old Victorian house that seems to be a threshold to the spirit world and the astral realm, House of Spirits and Whispers has a back-story of the Wilder familys relationship with the ghost of the homes previous owner, an old man named Leon. Covering a decades worth of ghostly activity and supernatural events, from whispering radiators to visits and appearances from all manner of spirits and entities, this unusual story is the true account of Annie Wilders experiences living in a haunted house.

House of Spirits & Whispers Annie Wilder 0-7387-0777-5 192 pp $12.95 US $17.50 CAN

You Leave Us Alone, Well Leave You Alone.

When Elaine Mercado and her first husband bought their home in Brooklyn, NY in 1982, they had no idea that they and their two young daughters were embarking on a 13-year nightmare. Elaine and her older daughter began to experience scratching noises and weird smells, whispering, maniacal laughter, shadowy figures scurrying along baseboards and small balls of light bouncing along the ceilings. Eventually, physical aggression followed, directed at Elaine and both the girls. This book is the true story of how one family tried to cope with living in a haunted house. It also describes how, with the help of parapsychologist Dr. Hans Holzer and medium Marisa Anderson, the family discovered the tragic and heartbreaking secrets buried in the house at Graves End.

Graves End Elaine Mercado 0-7387-0003-7 192 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

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The Fog Rob MacGregor & Bruce Gernon 0-7387-0757-0 240 pp $12.95 US $17.50 CAN

Messages and Miracles Louis E. LaGrand, Ph.D. 1-56718-406-5 336 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

What Happens After Death Migene Gonzlez-Wippler 1-56718-327-1 256 pp $7.95 US $10.95 CAN

A New Explanation for an Enduring Enigma

The Fog presents pilot Bruce Gernons groundbreaking new theory of the Bermuda Triangle, based upon his own firsthand experiences, eyewitness reports from other close-call Triangle survivors and leading scientific research. Gernon believes that a rare natural phenomenon may be behind many seemingly paranormal happenings in the Triangle, causing time distortions, pilot disorientation and equipment malfunctions. But the notorious Bermuda Triangle hasnt given up all of its secrets. The Fog also explores the Triangles connection to UFOs, a secret navy base and a possible link to a vanished ancient civilization. Rob MacGregor has written several books on New Age topics and has won the Edgar Allan Poe award in mystery writing. Both Gernon and MacGregor live in South Florida, on the edge of the Bermuda Triangle. Bruce Gernon is a pilot who has flown extensively in the Caribbean. He has appeared in many documentaries about the Bermuda Triangle.

Stories From Heaven

[Messages and Miracles] is designed to bring comfort to someone who has lost a loved one. Much of the book is stories relating the experiences of others ... A beautiful book. The Unicorn In this moving and compassionate work, Dr. Lou LaGrand, one of the pioneers in after-death communication research, presents stories of contact from loved ones in spirit and answers the most commonly-asked questions about this profound experience. Based on his counseling experience, interviews with numerous people who have communicated with a deceased loved one and the most commonly asked questions he is asked about this topic, Dr. LaGrand reveals a powerful source of support for the bereaved and those who comfort them. Learn whether contact experience is simply the stress of bereavement or an authentic communication, how it can help you establish a new relationship with your loved one in spirit and how to talk to children who report the experience.

Beyond the Grave

For centuries, philosophers and scientists have investigated the mysteries of the afterlife. Discover the secrets about the electromagnetic nature of the mind, and how it continues to exist in the astral world even after the death of the body. Learn about scientific investigations conducted by individuals and at universities. Read about the tunnel of light phenomenon reported by survivors of near-death experiences. If the mind of a person continues to exist after death, is it possible to establish communication with it? It has been rumored that Thomas A. Edison was working on a device to accomplish this just before he died. Even though he didnt succeed, this book describes many people who have. Here you will learn about the history of the Spiritualist religion, including such people as Swedenborg, Home, the Fox sisters and Kardec. Finally, youll discover some of the latest information about the mind as it continues past physical death. The next part of the book was actually written by Kirkudian, a channeled being who spent several lives on Earth and reveals what life is like elsewhere. If you have ever wondered what happens after death and before life you wont want to miss this book.

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Can 7,000 Eyewitnesses Be Wrong?

They were there to witness the huge, hovering object in the sky, the flashing lights, the eerie silence. They are ordinary people from all walks of life: stay-at-home moms, kids, business executives, engineers. They tell their stories here, and they all agree on one thing: they saw the same massive object cruising over their backyards. And it was like nothing theyd seen before. To this day, the military, the media and scientists have remained silent about the Hudson Valley phenomenon. Yet eyewitness reports continue 15 years after the first sighting. Whats going on? In Night Siege, expert UFO investigators uncover the real story. Night Siege is considered a classic in the UFO field for its in-depth reporting of the strange sightings in New Yorks Hudson Valley in the 1980s. Now Night Siege has been updated to also cover the latest sightings and close encounters 7,000 reported between 1982 and 1995.

Night Siege Dr. J. Allen Hynek, Philip J. Imbrogno, & Bob Pratt 1-56718-362-X 288 pp $9.95 US $13.95 CAN

Theyre Waiting
Disembodied voices from the beyond phantom faces caught on video a clear presence in a sance room Far more than the stuff of supernatural fiction, these real experiences await you. The author of Speak with the Dead has been experimenting with reaching out to the spirit world for over a dozen years, and has had amazing success with every technique described inside. His simple, step-by-step instructions show you how to use ordinary electronic devices like tape recorders, video cameras and computers to make contact, record ghostly phenomena and even establish two-way live communication with the spirit world! Learn how to:

Record Electronic Voice Phenomena Use radio noise to provide spirits with a voice Capture ghostly images on video Encourage spirits to use a computer or telephone Use the ancient art of skrying to see spirits Establish telepathic contact with the dead Hold a sance
Whether you want to make contact with a departed loved one, investigate a haunted house or just satisfy your own otherworldly curiosity, this book is your guide to the other side.

Speak with the Dead Konstantinos 0-7387-0522-5 240 pp $14.95 US $22.95 CAN

Open Your Third Eye

Clairvoyance is the ability to see visual information through extrasensory means. It is like watching a movie unfold before your eyes, or dreaming while you are awake. According to Debra Lynne Katz, anyone who can visualize a simple shape or color has basic clairvoyant ability that can be developed. The only book of its kind that focuses solely on clairvoyance, You Are Psychic will provide you with invaluable tools you can use in your everyday life for guidance, healing, protection, manifestation and creativity. Katz shares her own time-proven methods, firsthand accounts of clairvoyant readings and techniques from the best psychic development schools. Psychic readings, healing methods, vision interpretation and spiritual counseling are covered in this book as well. This practical guide is easy to follow and perfect for anyone interested in developing or strengthening their psychic abilities.

You Are Psychic Debra Lynne Katz 0-7387-0592-6 336 pp $14.95 US $19.95 CAN

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The Soul Never Dies 

Where do we go when we die? Can spirits communicate with the living? Do we live just one life, or do we reincarnate and experience many lifetimes? After decades of intense research, Dr. Joe H. Slate offers answers to these questions and more including ways to verify them for yourself. Beyond Reincarnation gives you the tools to explore the three major dimensions of your past: your past lifetimes, your preexistence and your life between lifetimes. Discover how self-hypnosis can provide important past-life information capable of transforming your present life. Try a new hypnotic induction strategy developed for use in conjunction with Dr. Slates laboratory-tested past life regression procedure. Learn a variety of ways to interact with spirits, and prove for yourself that there is life after death. Personal accounts from the author and his research subjects offer inspiration and reassurance as you search for your own answers to lifes greatest mystery.

Beyond Reincarnation Joe H. Slate, Ph.D. 0-7387-0714-7 216 pp $12.95 US $17.50 CAN

Mr. Brennans book is a delight for any who wish to consider seriously and factually that time travel is not only a possibility but a reality and has already happened! Fred Alan Wolf, Ph.D., author of the award-winning Taking the Quantum Leap

Back to the Future?

Scientists have discovered artifacts and skeletal remains of men and women dating millions of years before humanity evolved on the planet. Where did they come from? How did they get there? Are these anomalies the litter left by time travelers from our future? There is nothing in Newtonian physics, relativity theory, or the laws of quantum mechanics to deny the possibility of time travel. In fact, the very latest findings of physicists show that time travel, at the subatomic level, is already taking place. The frontiers of modern physics all point toward a deep involvement of the human mind in the universe around us including an involvement in the process of time itself. Now, for the first time, a specially-created program based on that involvement allows you and your friends to engage in an actual experiment in time travel an experiment that will change your worldview forever.

Time Travel J. H. Brennan 1-56718-085-X 224 pp $12.95 US $19.95 CAN

Become a Miracle Worker

Miracles are possible for everyone. Once you understand the nature of the miraculous and start believing in miracles, you can start producing them yourself. You can transform your life with the simple steps in this one-of-a-kind guidebook. Practical and inspiring, Miracles explores the history of both religious and healing miracles, then gives you the tools and techniques you need to become a miracle worker yourself. Learn how to perform a powerful, nearly forgotten Hawaiian ritual to achieve your hearts desire, and how to use automatic writing to receive guidance from your higher self. Youll also discover how to create miracles through white magic, intuition, chakra energy and spellcasting. Add wonder and fulfillment to your life with the help of Miracles.

Miracles Richard Webster 0-7387-0606-X 240 pp $10.95 US $14.95 CAN

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Llewellyn Authors Update

Note: This event information was current when New Worlds went to press, but is subject to change without notice. An up-to-date schedule of author events can be found on our website at llewellyn.com/events/.

Ellen Dugan

(The Enchanted Cat)

March 11, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.: Book signing and informal discussion of Magickal Cats and Familiars. Barnes and Noble, 320 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters, MO 63376. For more information, call 636-278-1118 or visit http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/storedetail.do?store=2237. March 25, 1-3 p.m.: Book signing and informal discussion of Magickal Cats and Familiars. Pathways, 11419 Concord Village Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63123. For more information, call 314-842-0047 or visit www.pathwaysstl.com/. March 26, 11 a.m.-Noon: Free lecture on the Feline Familiar at the monthly Psychic Fair. Pathways, 11419 Concord Village Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63123. For more information, call 314-842-0047 or visit www. pathwaysstl.com/. April 22, 2-4 p.m.: Ellen will be teaching a two hour class on prosperity magick and protection magick. Call to reserve a spot in the class. Cost: $15. Pathways, 11419 Concord Village Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63123. For more information, call 314-842-0047 or visit www. pathwaysstl.com/.

Gaithersburg, MD 20877. For further information, call 301-670-9354.

April 27-30: Pagan Unity Festival. Montgomery Bell State Park, Nashville, TN. For further information, visit www.PaganUnityFestival.org.

Ann Moura
(Tarot for the Green Witch)
April 27-30: Pagan Unity Festival. Montgomery Bell State Park, Nashville, TN. For further information, visit www.PaganUnityFestival.org.

Michael Newton, Ph.D.

(Life Between Lives)
March 2-7: The Michael Newton Institute will be conducting the Life-Between-Lives (LBL) training program for hypnotherapists. The Bedford Swan Hotel, The Embankment, Bedford, England MK40 IRW. For more information, email brynmail@charter.net or visit http://newtoninstitute.org/.

Christopher Penczak
(Instant Magick)
March 12, 11 a.m.: Book signing and Meet n Greet. Service is 11a.m.noon, with a talk during the service and signing afterwards. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cocoa, 1261 Range Road, Cocoa, FL. Call 321-639-4840 for more information. March 14, 7-9:30 p.m.: Book signing and discussion about living a magical life while living in the modern world. Donations welcomed. Manna Reading Center, 2040 Collier Avenue, Fort Meyers, FL 33901. For more information, call 239-277-7866 or visit www.manna readingcenter.com/. March 15, 5:30-9:30 p.m.: Shamanic Witchcraft: An Evening Between the Worlds with Christopher Penczak. A Meet n Greet (5:30-7 p.m.) is followed by a work-

Corrine Kenner
(Tarot Journaling)
April 21-23, Time to be announced: Corrine Kenner will host a breakfast-time roundtable discussion at the 2006 Readers Studio. The Tarot School, New York, NY. For more information, visit the Tarot School website at www.tarotschool.com.

Dorothy Morrison
(Dancing the Goddess Incarnate)
March 4, Time to be announced: Swifting of Energy seminar, and Tarot Readings by appointment. Special Treasures, 8 North Summit,
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shop (7-9:30 p.m., $25). Avalon, 1211 Hillcrest Street, Orlando, FL 32803. For more information, call 407895-7439 or visit www.avalonbeyond.com/.
March 17, 7-9 p.m.: Book signing and discussion about living a magical life while living in the modern world. Christopher is also available for readings and healings on the afternoon of March 17. Rates are $40 for 30 minutes, $75 for an hour. Please call in advance to make an appointment. Angel Heart New Age Gifts, 3401 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609. For more information, call 813-877-8117 or visit www.angelheartgifts.com. March 18-19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Witchcraft I: Building the Inner Temple Two Day Weekend Intensive. Please register in advance, $165 per person. Angel Heart New Age Gifts, 3401 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609. For more information, call 813877-8117 or visit www.angelheartgifts.com. April 7, 7-9:30 p.m.: Book signing and discussion of Christophers new book, Instant Magick: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Spellcraft. Isis Books, 5701 East Colfax, Denver,

CO 80220. For more information, call 303-321-0867 or visit www.isisbooks.com.

Noel Tyl (Vocations)

Noel Tyl will make appearances in Johannesburg, South Africa, speaking on the following topics:
March 17: Vocational Profiling: The Midheaven Extension Process March 18: The Art of Rec tification/Simplified Therapy Themes March 19: Full-Life Analysis.

For more information, please contact the events sponsors by email at Mitziew@icon.co.za or Angela@nightskies. co.za, or visit www.noeltyl.com/calendar.shtml.

Join noted lecturer, Richard Webster, author of the bestselling Spirit Guides & Angel Guardians (Llewellyn), for a book discussion and signing celebrating his new four-book series on the archangels. What are angels? Do they appear in religious histories outside of Christianity? What has been their role in esoteric thought and philosophy, and how have they impacted alchemists, magicians, pagans and non-Christians? Richard Webster, New Zealands leading author on metaphysical subjects, discusses their history and mythology to decode their overall symbology and how this knowledge can benefit your spiritual path.
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Carl Llewellyn Weschcke article continued from page 2 body, and upon the physical world. The more our mental choices and actions correspond to the nature of spirit, the more harmony and beauty we achieve. We become co-creators and need to accept greater responsibility for the world in which we live.
Mind + Spirit = Magick It has been taught that through magick we can bring about changes in consciousness, and changes in perceived reality. It is the nature of the magical universe that changes in perception. On a large enough scale, it can bring about changes in physical reality. This brings us to a new point of realization: garbage in, garbage out! We are all magicians of lesser or greater skill, and of lesser or greater responsibility for the world we share. People in ignorance of this fact, and people unaccepting of this responsibility, are in fact largely responsible for the state of the world as it is. We tend to blame everyone but ourselves for crime, poverty, disease, war, global warming, extreme weather, catastrophes and even the neighbor next door whom we dont love as ourselves. New Age = Responsibility Here we are, at the end of this editorial so I have to bring my argument to conclusion. I believe we are at a tipping point in human evolution where more people are opening to higher levels of consciousness, extended awareness and mental capabilities to the point that we will soon be able to bring about a New Order of the Ages (Novus Ordo Seclorum). See the Great Seal on the back of your dollar bill where it also says Annuit Coeptis, meaning Providence Has Favored Our Undertakings, but it also shows an incomplete pyramid. We have to finish the project through our own efforts. We have been blessed with life, but even more so with responsibility. We perceive the world where we have dumped our garbage, treated the earth with disre76

spect, trampled upon our neighbors and created hatred among our kind in the name of differently perceived Divinity. Let us accept responsibility, exercise our mental power and achieve spiritual insight to finish the project and bring about a New Order of the Age as favored by Providence. Carl Llewellyn Weschcke, Publisher

even capriciousness. In parts of Africa, lightning water is associated with deities, including the Yoruban orisha, Shango and Oya. Use lightning water to help your mind accept changes (dieting, moving, new job, new school, divorce or separation, even mourning). Add a small portion to your bath or put out a small dish of it on your altar. Record the sounds of rain during a thun derstorm. Play these sounds during rites or ceremonies involving new beginnings, to generate ideas, to relax or in meditation.

Jo Whittemore article continued from page 29 fumbling circus clown. Magic allows its wielders control of their surroundings, an absolute power over their own destinies. It transforms the impossible into something probable. The one criticism fantasy seems to encounter is its standing in the real world. Fantasy lovers are often seen as dreamers who spend so much time in other worlds that they accomplish nothing in this one. Tell that to Walt Disney, Gary Gygax, Terry Brooks, R.A. Salvatore, J.K. Rowling, Robert Jordan and the hundreds of others who have made their enchanted livings living among the enchanted. I, myself, turned out rather well with an upbringing steeped in fantasy. Instead of drowning my adolescent sorrows in alcohol or drugs like some of my peers, I drew courage from the written word. In college, I met a man who shared my fascination with all things fantastical, and we have been married for almost five years now. (I also have friends for all 365 days of the year.) At some point in my writing career, I may choose to delve into contemporary fiction, but there will always be a trace of magic dusted across the pages. After all, who wants to live in a world without fantasy? Stephanie Rose Bird article continued from page 45
Lightning water is water collected dur ing a thunderstorm. Lightning water is believed to bring dramatic changes. It also lends an air of spontaneity or

This is only a small taste of what Four Seasons of Mojo has in store. I hope my new book serves as an aid in your magical and mundane life, helping you engage in that circular journey we refer to as the seasons.

Christopher Penczak article continued from page 53 tion aspect; keeping the pace, pitch and volume at the middle setting. With this exercise, you can really see the power not only of your words, but how you deliver them to others. By paying attention to the music of our voice, we have a better understanding of our personal power to communicate on a multitude of levels. In the end, all the sounds we make, and all the sounds we listen to can contribute to our overall health and wellbeing. The more conscious we can get about the sounds in our environment and the sounds and words we choose to utter, the more empowered and healthy we can be.

Robert Gongloff article continued from page 57 Its the question that drives us. Live in the questions your dreams present. Enjoy the mystery. I guarantee you will come to new self-understanding and true wisdom.

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Celebrate the Awakening Earth at the Spring Equinox

Edain McCoy uncovers the origins, lore and customs of this ancient celebration of lengthening days and the awakening earth, heralded by the vernal equinox in late March. From coloring eggs with natural plant dyes to spring cleaning rituals to spells for love and lust, this book is bursting with rituals, recipes, magick, myths, customs, crafts and games to incorporate into your own Ostara celebrations. This delightful guidebook will help you deepen your understanding of the spiritual aspects of this ancient spring holiday, and discover new ideas for expressing that spirituality.
Myths and stories: Mother Earth, Green Man, Persephone, Pan, Diana and other Deities of Spring Ostara magick and divination: Eggshell Fertility Talisman, Pastel Color Magick, Hare Divination, Spring Flower Magick Seasonal crafts: Eostre Eggs, Anointing Oils for the Spring God and Goddess, Growing Wishes Seed Planting Early spring goodies and treats: Ostara Egg Nog, Honegar, Egg and Artichoke Pie, Goat Cheese Pasta, Green Man Cake Ostara rituals and traditions: Rites of Spring Dance, Labyrinth, Rituals for Balancing and Centering, and Awakening Mother Earth

Welcome May with Revelry and Ritual

Discover the roots of Beltane, or bright re, the ancient Pagan festival that celebrates spring, and the return of natures season of growth and renewal. The spring season has always been a time of celebration and merriment. Many of the modern celebrations of May are rooted in ancient Pagan traditions that honor the earth and the forces that renew life. Raven Grimassi reveals the history behind the revelry, and shows you how to welcome this sacred season of fertility, growth and gain with:
May Day magick and divination: Beltane spells to attract money, success, love and serenity; scrying with a bowl or glass Beltane goodies: Quick May Wine, Bacchus Pudding, May Serpent Cake, May Wreath Cake Seasonal crafts: Maypole centerpiece, May wreath and garland, pentacle hair braids, May Day basket Springtime rituals and traditions: the Maypole dance, May doll, the Mummers Play, Beltane res, May King and Queen Myths, fairy and ower lore: Green Man, Jack-in-theGreen, Dusio, Hobby Horse; elves, trolls and fairies; spring owers and their correspondences

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