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Shamanism Made Easy: Awaken and Develop the Shamanic Force Within
By Christa Mackinnon. 2016
Reconnect with your authentic self and bring meaning back into your life with the ancient, time-tested wisdom of shamanism.This book…
is a fantastic and comprehensive introduction to shamanism by a leading expert and teacher on the subject. Shamanism is the oldest and most enduring spiritual wisdom tradition on Earth. It offers powerful practices for healing and finding wholeness, and is appealing to a whole new generation of spiritual seekers. Shamanism Made Easy, written by a much loved university psychotherapist and shamanic teacher, explains the subject in a clear and easily digestible format, and shows why these deeply transformative techniques are so needed in our challenging times. In this book, the reader will learn, amongst many things, how to build an altar and create a sacred space, conduct ceremonies and design a daily ritual, connect with spirit helpers, ancestors and descendants, and use dance as a tool for awakening and freedom. Above all, readers will learn what it is like to undergo transformative journeys for personal healing and development. This book was previously published within the Hay House Basics series.The Book of the Law and The Book of Lies
By Aleister Crowley. 2017
This single-volume edition unites two centerpieces of twentieth-century occult thinking by "the wickedest man in the world." Notorious mystic and…
esoterist Aleister Crowley (1875–1947) remains a towering figure among occultists. His long and noteworthy career encompassed countless writings and the creation of his own religion, Thelema, the chief precept of which was "Do what thou wilt." Crowley asserted that the content of The Book of the Law was dictated to him from the spirit world, and the 1909 publication formed the basis for Thelema. The volume's 1912 successor, The Book of Lies, features aphorisms and paradoxes that invoke the symbolism of Freemasonry and other traditions. The Book of the Law and The Book of Lies continue to rank among Crowley's most widely read writings. Both books have exercised a vast influence on popular culture and the practice of magic, offering fascinating glimpses into the author's mystic pursuits.The Book of Ceremonial Magic
By A E Waite. 2017
Noted occult historian A. E. Waite created this meticulously researched survey in order to unite and interpret the scattered and…
often-inaccessible details of magical traditions. Part I contains essential passages from prominent magical texts dating from the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth centuries; Part II analyzes these texts from a modern perspective. A century after its debut, Waite's work remains among the best sources of information on occult subjects related to the study of the supernatural. Although the author does not condone the practice of black magic, he defends occult practitioners and praises the disciplines of astrology and alchemy. Modern readers will find this book an extraordinarily complete tour of the history of magic, replete with details of casting spells, conjuring spirits, and other occult practices.Inner Witch: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Craft
By Gabriela Herstik. 2018
The ultimate guide to witchcraft for every woman craving a connection to something bigger, using the tools of tarot, astrology,…
and crystals to discover her best self.In these uncertain times, witchcraft, astrology, tarot, crystals, and similar practices are seeing a massive resurgence, especially among young women, as part of their self-care and mindfulness routines. Gabriela helps readers take back their power while connecting to something larger than themselves. She covers: * Witchcraft as a feminist call to action * Fashion magick * Spells for self-love * Cleansing your space * Holidays of the witch * How to create a spellbook / grimoire * Witchcraft as self-careWhether the reader is looking to connect with her green thumb, banish negative energies, balance her chakras, energetically fight the patriarchy, or revitalize her sense of self, Inner Witch has something to offer. After all, empowered women run the world--and the ones who do are usually witches.Sacrificial Ceremonies of Santería
By cha Ni Lele. 2012
The first book to explore the history, methods, and thinking behind sacrifice in the growing Santería faith • Explains the…
animal sacrifice ceremony in step-by-step detail • Shares the ancient African sacred stories that reveal the well-thought-out metaphysics and spirituality behind the practice of animal sacrifice • Chronicles the legal fight all the way to its 1993 U.S. Supreme Court victory to establish legal protection for the Santería faith and its practitioners Tackling the biggest controversy surrounding his faith, Santería priest Ócha’ni Lele explains for the first time in print the practice and importance of animal sacrifice as a religious sacrament. Describing the animal sacrifice ceremony in step-by-step detail, including the songs and chants used, he examines the thinking and metaphysics behind the ritual and reveals the deep connections to the odu of the diloggún--the source of all practices in this Afro-Cuban faith. Tracing the legal battle spearheaded by Oba Ernesto Pichardo, head of the Church of the Lukumi of Babaluaiye, over the right to practice animal sacrifice as a religious sacrament, Lele chronicles the fight all the way to its 1993 U.S. Supreme Court victory, which established legal protection for the Santería faith and its practitioners. Weaving together oral fragments stemming from the ancient Yoruba of West Africa, the author reconstructs their sacred stories, or patakís, that demonstrate the well-thought-out metaphysics and spirituality behind the practice of animal sacrifice in the Yoruba and Santería religion, including explanations about why each animal can be regarded as food for both humans and the orisha as well as how sacrifice is not limited to animals. Shedding light on the extraordinary global growth of this religion over the past 50 years, Lele’s guide to the sacrificial ceremonies of Santería enables initiates to learn proper ceremony protocol as well as gives outsiders a glimpse into this most secretive world of the santeros.Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
By Margot Adler. 1986
Now fully revised-the classic study of Neo-Paganism Almost thirty years since its original publication, Drawing Down the Moon continues to…
be the only detailed history of the burgeoning but still widely misunderstood Neo- Pagan subculture. Margot Adler attended ritual gatherings and interviewed a diverse, colorful gallery of people across the United States, people who find inspiration in ancient deities, nature, myth, even science fiction. In this new edition featuring an updated resource guide of newsletters, journals, books, groups, and festivals, Margot Adler takes a fascinating and honest look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of modern America's Pagan groups.Mysterious Realities: A Dream Traveler's Tales from the Imaginal Realm
By Robert Moss. 2018
Prepare to Encounter Goddesses, Daimons & Parallel Worlds Sigmund Freud called dreams the “royal road to the unconscious,” but to…
bestselling author and world-renowned dream explorer Robert Moss, they are more: portals to the imaginal realm, a higher reality that exists at the intersection of time and eternity. The traveler’s tales in this book are just-so stories in the sense that they spring from direct experience in the many worlds. As you journey from the temple of the Great Goddess at Ephesus to an amazing chance encounter on an airplane, from Dracula country in Transylvania to the astral realm of Luna, you’ll confirm that the doors to the otherworld open from wherever you are. You’ll see what it means to live on a mythic edge and to make a deal with your personal Death for a life extension. At any moment, you may fall, like the author, into the lap of a goddess or the jaws of an archetype.Plants That Speak, Souls That Sing: Transform Your Life with the Spirit of Plants
By Fay Johnstone. 2018
Engage with the intelligence of nature to discover your unique role and deepen your spiritual path on Earth …
Presents practical ways to rekindle your connection with nature and open up to plant consciousness as a way to enrich your spiritual path Offers guidance on how to meet plant allies with wisdom teachings specific to you and your path Provides over 40 exercises including shamanic journeys as well as links to digital downloads for a shamanic drumming track and guided meditations As our lives become more absorbed in screen time rather than the great outdoors it feels essential to open up our senses again to the riches of nature reestablishing our connection with the heartbeat of the Earth In this book Fay Johnstone provides a road map for bridging the gap between plants and people allowing our sacred relationship with the Green Kingdom to be restored Fay shows how to confidently meet explore and build relationships with key plant allies to enjoy a more balanced connection with yourself and your environment Sharing her passion for the plant world she provides a practical guide to rekindling your connection with nature opening up to plant consciousness as a way to enrich your path and weave the enchantment of nature back into your own life She includes more than 40 simple practical exercises and meditations to guide you on a heart-centered journey of transformation and commune with the environment the seasons the cycles of the moon and the Earth Heart Addressing plants as conscious beings we meet their spirit while at the same time aligning with our own true nature and sense of purpose as a creature of this Earth The book also introduces the shamanic practice of plant spirit healing emphasizing that ceremony begins at home with our local plants rather than with the famous plant healers of the Amazon Guided meditations and shamanic journeys enable a deeper exploration and interaction with the spirit of plants for healing and support The author offers practical advice on how to initiate a conversation with plants and meet a plant ally with wisdom teachings specific to you and your path Whether you explore your back garden office plants or morning cup of tea Fay reveals how to introduce the magic of plants into your daily routine and appreciate the important role plants play Reaching out to interact with nature is a step forward not only on your personal journey to wholeness but also toward healing our EarthCleansing Rites of Curanderismo: Limpias Espirituales of Ancient Mesoamerican Shamans
By Erika Buenaflor. 2018
A tutorial on the ancient practice of limpias to heal the mind body and soul …
Offers step-by-step instructions for the practice of limpias shamanic cleansing rituals to heal purify and revitalize people as well as physical spaces Examines different types of limpia ceremonies such as fire rites for transformation water rites for cleansing and influencing and sweeping rites for divination Explores the sacred stories behind limpia rituals and traces these curanderismo practices to their indigenous roots Exploring the essential tools and practices of Mesoamerican shamans and curanderos specifically the ancient Yukatek Maya and Mexica Aztec Erika Buenaflor M A J D provides a step-by-step guide for conducting the most common practice within curanderismo limpias These practical and incredibly effective shamanic cleanses heal purify and revitalize people and spaces with herbs flowers eggs feathers fire and water They are also powerful tools for self-empowerment spiritual growth soul retrieval rebirth and gracefully opening up pathways for new beginnings Drawing on her 20 years experience as a curandera and her graduate studies focused on Mesoamerican shamanism the author traces modern curanderismo practices to their indigenous roots She explores the sacred stories behind limpia rituals and examines different types of limpia ceremonies in depth such as fire rites for transformation water rites for cleansing and influencing and sweeping rites for divination She outlines how limpias work holistically to enable one to let go and cleanse the body mind and spirit of limiting beliefs traumas and broken stories heal acute and chronic illnesses such as depression insomnia and anxiety and revitalize and activate sacred spaces by renewing their essence and clearing negative energies She explains the healing properties of the plants used in limpia rites and how to perform the medicinal chants used by the curanderos In addition the author details how the practice of platicas heart-straightening talks supports limpia rites by encouraging one to vocalize their needs as they eject traumas and unwanted energies from the body setting the stage for self-awareness and healing Sharing the story of her own complete healing from a catastrophic injury with limpias as well as inspirational testimonies from others who have experienced limpias the author provides a personal and thoroughly practical guide to the ancient shamanic method of limpias to promote healing and personal transformation in our timesSacred Messengers of Shamanic Africa: Teachings from Zep Tepi, the Land of First Time
By Linda Wolf, Carley Mattimore, Mandaza Kandemwa. 2000
A guide to connecting with the wisdom and energies of ancient Africa and awakening the lion-hearted spiritual warrior within …
Reveals the wisdom and love of the White Lions of Timbavati who have returned to help us remember our divine origins Explores how to reconnect to our original roots in Africa hidden deep within our DNA and remember our sacred contract to guard and protect the natural world Offers shamanic journeys to connect with African power animals as well as the energetic hologram of the 31st meridian the spine of Mother Earth It was predicted by indigenous tribes in Africa that when the White Lions return to their sacred lands in Timbavati we would be in a time of evolutionary and spiritual awakening On Christmas Day in the year 2000 Marah the White Lion was born the first way-shower to arrive and help us awaken to our divine origins when we were one with all life in Zep Tepi the land of first time Our spiritual warrior selves are being summoned to heal the separation between us and nature to be the change agents of heart as we evolve to a higher consciousness Exploring how to awaken to the energies and messengers of ancient Africa that reside along the 31st meridian the spine of Mother Earth Carley Mattimore and Linda Star Wolf take you on a journey to connect with our original roots in Africa hidden deep within our DNA They share shamanic journeys and teachings to connect with the strengths of Africa s spirit animals including the inner authority and heart of Lion the loyalty and wisdom of Elephant the love and compassion of Giraffe and the shadow side of Hyena They explore the power of shamanic sacred sites and offer teachings on the African Tree of Life and the energetic hologram of the 31st meridian Sharing wisdom from Mhondoro Mandaza Kandemwa Grandmother Twylah Nitsch and other wisdom keepers the authors explain how as we connect with the messengers along the 31st meridian we begin to remember our sacred contract to protect the natural world Offering a guide to reconnect with the ancient African wisdom of love and higher consciousness buried in our cellular memory the authors show how we can help reopen the heart of humanity and heal the world around usThe Holy Wild: A Heathen Bible for the Untamed Woman
By Danielle Dulsky, Bayo Akomolafe. 2018
Ode to Our Wild Feminine Souls This provocative book invites you to create your own spiritual path based on…
often-suppressed ancient principles and contemporary practices Using the elements earth water fire air ether rather than traditional patriarchal hierarchies this holy book is designed to connect each individual to their universal but often denied powers Wild woman Danielle Dulsky takes you deep as she explores and embraces sacred feminine archetypes such as the Mother Goddess the Crone and the Maiden Join her as she guides you to envision and explore a world that enriches and supports your spirit body and mind as well as our global community and the EarthShamanism: Awaken and Develop the Shamanic Force Within
By Christa McKinnon. 2016
Shamanism is the oldest and most enduring spiritual wisdom tradition, and is playing a major part in the psycho-spiritual awakening…
and movement we see now all across the globe. In today's disconnected, fragmented world, shamanism has the power to offer us the connection and wholeness we so need.In this book, Christa Mackinnon introduces the reader to shamanism and to a range of shamanic tools and approaches – including ceremony, trance journeying, vision quests, nature work, drumming, dancing and lucid dreaming – to help readers heal, expand their consciousness and reach their highest potential. This highly practical and straightforward manual demonstrates how to:• build an altar• conduct small ceremonies• connect with spirit helpers• journeying for healing and development• carry out ancestral work... and much more !Through these practices, readers will learn how to come back to their roots, put soul and spirit at the heart of their existence, and develop authentic vision, purpose and meaning in life.a space within you where you are already perfect, whole and complete. It is pure consciousness – the space inside of which all thoughts come and go.Earth Alchemy: A Seasonal Guide to Healing our Relationship with the Earth
By Glennie Kindred. 2013
In Earth Alchemy an updated edition of Glennie Kindred s The Alchemist Journey - she…
explores a powerful fusion between the ancient healing art of alchemy and the energy inherent in each of the eight Celtic festivals This practical guide written in Glennie s accessible style show us how to work with each seasonal and alchemical shift and use the natural energy of transformation to experience ourselves in a new way It takes us on a journey of discovery to find our gold the source of our healing and happiness Earth Alchemy includes A key to the Earth Festivals and creating celebrations that encourage our natural ability to transform and change Key alchemical concepts and how they are tied to eternal natural laws we can all harness How to recognize natural phenomenon and their subtle meanings for our personal healing Experiencing the unity and interconnection of ourselves as part of the Earth Beautifully illustrated with Glennie s own deep evocations of alchemical spirit this book is a must read for anyone who is seeking to commune more closely with the natural world and who wishes to become a powerful force for change in the worldSoul Journeying: Shamanic Tools For Finding Your Destiny And Recovering Your Spirit
By Alberto Villoldo. 2017
This fascinating book by best-selling author, psychologist, and medical anthropologist Alberto Villoldo explains the practices for healing outside of ordinary…
time and space. It shows you how to enter the timeless now to heal events that occurred in the past, and to correct the course of destiny. Dr. Villoldo discusses ways in which you can heal yourself and your loved ones by employing intention through practices used by shamans of the Americas —which, until now, have been inaccessible to most of the world. The shamans of old called this journeying.In this book, you’ll discover that you have a four-chambered heart in the same way you have a four-chambered soul. In the first chamber, you store away the memory of a wound that derailed your destiny. In the second, you keep the limiting beliefs and soul contracts that you entered into at the time of your loss. In the third, you recover the grace and trust that will make you whole again; and in the fourth, you remember the calling and mission that you choose to unfold in this lifetime."While everyone has a future," Villoldo says, &lquo;only certain people have a destiny." This book shows you how to find and manifest yours.This book helps you discover the cables, ropes, ribbons, strands, threads, and filaments of energy that flow to and through…
you. By learning ancient shamanic techniques, you’ll learn how to release the cords that bind you and empower the strands that strengthen and heal you.Some energy strands allow us to feel vibrant and alive. Others deplete and weaken us. Most people are unaware of these energy strands, but they can feel them on a subconscious level.In Energy Strands, Denise Linn shares some of the methods she’s learned over the years to support you in finding harmony and balance in your life through understanding these lines of energy. Topics covered include attachments with family, ancestors, friends, lovers, crowds, and pets. Energy Strands also explores the connection between sound (crystal bowls), breath, meditation, and visualization in strands. You will gain practical tools to clear negative cords from unhealthy attachments, toxic relationships, and spaces."Discovering and releasing the energy cords that don’t empower you is a voyage of letting go . . . and stepping into the flow of life."The Power of Naming
By Melanie Dewberry. 2017
Who are you really This is the central question The question you might have been asking yourself…
all these years Who are you without your title your gender your talent your weight your income or your personality If you strip away all of your niceties all those embellishments that you ve added to your persona to be accepted what is left If you wriggle out of all the identities that others have foisted on you if you release all the ways you smooth out your rough edges so you can belong and feel safe who are you What is your core identity The Power of Naming A Journey toward Your Soul s Indigenous Nature is a beautiful guide to answering your soul s yearning to be known to live on purpose and to be authentic To hear and elicit your name you will need to be honest with yourself and admit that deep down inside you have always had at least an inkling of your essence but you ve played a game of hide-and-seek with your soul Through The Power of Naming peaceful warriors are born false identities and labels are cast off and a deeper understanding of the true soul is unearthed As you work through the chapters of this book learning to apply the teachings imbued with the author s rich Native American and African American background you will rediscover who you are and experience a new sense of freedom love and alignment with your highest selfSacred Science: An Ancient Healing Path for the Modern World
By Nick Polizzi. 2018
In 2010 Nick Polizzi did something unimaginable He assembled a group of eight desperately ill patients from around…
the world and brought them into the heart of the Amazon rainforest to put the mysterious medicines of native shamans to the test The healing journey that unfolded would change their lives and his own forever In The Sacred Science we join Nick as he explores these primordial traditions and learns firsthand what it takes to truly heal ourselves of physical disease emotional trauma and the sense of lostness that so many of us feel in these modern times We venture into a place where the ordinary rules we live by even survival instincts don t apply where the only thing to do is to step forward and be ready for anything Nick is not a guru or shaman he is an ordinary guy who pieced together an illuminating journey one experience at a time In this riveting true story we re shown the many layers that must be peeled away in order for us to find the truth of who we are and why we re here This book is a bridge between the flashy fast-moving modern world and the forgotten ways of a healthier earth-connected ancestral past You ll find practices and principles of native wisdom that you can put to use in your own life and you ll gain a new understanding of what it means to heal In the end what will become of the eight patients who set out on this path with Nick Will the exotic jungle medicines and harrowing rites of passage destroy them or give them a new lease on life Five will return with remarkable healing results Two will return disappointed One won t return at allWinds of Spirit: Ancient Wisdom Tools for Navigating Relationships, Health, and the Divine
By Renee Baribeau. 2018
Winds of Spirit is a practical guide to connect to powerful wind energies that navigate us toward authentic joy …
power and purpose In this book you ll explore the rich mythology and cultural significance of wind and discover a powerful system to utilize the subtle healing energies in your life Winds of Spirit will teach you how to connect with your true inner self use your body as a compass and receive life-changing messages from nature Based on an ancient sacred technique used by farmers shamans and sailors this system will show you how to navigate your personal path providing insight into how to manage the wind patterns and shifting conditions affecting you You will also learn how to invoke wind deities gods and goddesses from around the world and the cardinal winds from the four quadrants of the sky each of which relate to the inner landscape of your life mind emotions body and spirit By working with the omnipresent winds in your life you can restore harmony and balance heal the body and inspire creativity Experiential practices include wind breath wind bath wind knots and moreSoul on Fire: A Transformational Journey From Priest To Shaman
By Peter Calhoun. 2007
Soul on Fire is a magical collection of stories describing the awakening of spiritual powers of an Episcopal priest turned…
shaman—powers that have usually been ascribed to Eastern masters of traditional shamans. It is about the quest for "lost knowledge" and the powers that Christ himself once promised.Within these pages we learn about the "Path of Return" to our wondrous Earth as a means by which we can reclaim our original soul powers. Soul on Fire is an inspirational guide and must-read for long-time seekers and those just beginning their journey alike. It may just be in a genre of its own. At a time when old modalities no longer seem to be working for many people, the stories in this book reveal a different way of thinking, feeling, and being. You won’t be able to read this book and still perceive the world in the same way.The Three Questions: How to Discover and Master the Power Within You
By Don Miguel Ruiz, Barbara Emrys. 2018
The beloved spiritual teacher builds on the message of his enduring New York Times and international bestseller The Four Agreements…
with this profound guide that takes us deeper into the tradition of Toltec wisdom, helping us find and use the hidden power within us to achieve our fullest lives.In The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz introduced seekers on the path to enlightenment to the tenets of Mesoamerican spiritual culture—the ancient Toltec. Now, he takes us deeper into Native American practice, and asks us to consider essential questions that drive our lives and govern our spiritual power. Three eternal questions can help us into our power and use it judiciously:Who am I?What is real?How do I express love?At each stage in our lives, we must ask these simple yet deeply profound questions. Finding the answers will open the door to the next stage in our development, and eventually lead us to our complete, truest selves. But as Don Miguel Ruiz makes clear, we suffer if we do not ask these questions—or if we fail to pay attention to their answers—because we either never act on our power or use it destructively. Only when power is anchored in our identity and in reality will it be able to be in synch with the universe—and be of true benefit to ourselves and to others.The three questions provide a practical framework that allows readers to engage with Ruiz’s transformative message and act as a vehicle for overcoming fear and anxiety and discovering peace of mind. An essential guide for all travelers pursuing self-knowledge, understanding, and acceptance, The Three Questions is the next step in our unique spiritual metamorphosis.