English Paganism

Explore sacred trees from around the world and learn how to use their spiritual energy in your magickal practice. From the Norse Yggdrasil and the Christian Tree of Knowledge to the Jewish Sephiroth and the Buddhist Bodhi Tree, this book features the mythology of mystical trees and their influence on societies throughout history. Under the Sacred Canopy introduces you to Universe Trees, as well as Trees of Life and Wisdom from an array of cultures, including the Mayan ceiba tree, Mesopotamian huluppa tree, and Greek oracle oaks.

Embrace the healing practices of herbalism practiced by witches through the ages and experience the magic yourself. It is not as complex as you may have assumed, and with this guide, it gets even easier.

What dо уоu think оf whеn уоu rеаd the term "mаgiсk"? Witches performing spells? Mеdiеvаl сеrеmоniаliѕm performed in hooded rоbеѕ? Stage illusionists рulling bunnies out оf hаtѕ? Special effects frоm fаntаѕу filmѕ? Sоmе force thаt уоu may or may not believe in? In thiѕ bооk, wе would like to narrow it dоwn a little furthеr аnd say thаt mаgiсk iѕ thе аrt аnd ѕсiеnсе оf using ritual tесhnоlоgу to саuѕе сhаngе.

During the Middle Ages, we Westerners abandoned our polytheist, animist heritage for the dualist separation contained within monotheist Christianity. Doing so separated our hearts from our minds. The traditional spiritual mythology of Europe teaches that when a man dies in battle, he ascends to the “hall of the chosen” (Valhalla) where Odin trains him to fight as a spiritual warrior. To “die in battle” does not mean being killed in acts of physical violence. It means to live fearlessly from the heart without regret.

Asatru has been interpreted in many different ways. Yet the freedom and promise we caught a glimpse of when we found Asatru seems to have eluded us. This book is a clear outline of how we may use our faith to surmount the obstacles of not only our society but the hindrances within ourselves as well. The complications in our lives which may have drawn us to Asatru sometimes require a little more work on our part. But how? I believe this book will help those folk who are struggling to implement this faith in their life.

If you are remotely interested in having a great start to the Wiccan religion, or practices, then this is a must listen. The fundamentals of the Wiccan religion will be covered in Valerie's latest book. She dissolves Wiccan myths and depicts the real Wiccan lifestyle. Wicca is becoming ever more popular, welcoming those who believe in preserving Mother Nature and keeping the spirit of oneself alive.

Most people do not realize that the moon affects so many aspects of life from animal behavior, oceanic tides, to plant development. The moon has mystical powers that are important to any Wiccan when they are ready to cast a moon spell. When you cast spells based on the phases of the moon, it will help you stay organize and you will even notice that there is order to your magick. Moon spells can be greatly affected by the moon by becoming stronger or even void.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner looking to deepen your understanding of Mabon or an amateur seeking guidance with how to celebrate the Autumn Equinox, this book is the essential companion that will support and inspire you every step of the way.

Wicca 334 completes the Master Class in Wicca that began with 2003's groundbreaking Wicca 333: Advanced Topics in Wiccan Belief. Containing twelve new topics and four new "Wicca in Practice" vignettes, 334 is designed for the serious student of Wicca interested in covering controversies, debates and injustices within the religion. Those searching for spells or techniques are not served by this book, which focuses instead on philosophy, Wicca's occasionally strained relationship with other religions and such divisive issues as propaganda and religious imperialism.

Runes are an ancient method of divination that still remain popular and useful today. Many people find them intriguing, because of their unique history and specific means of divination. Unlike fortune telling, runes are used to delve into a person's subconscious, and explore their true desires. They can be a wonderful aid in meditational practice, gaining self-awareness, or just getting some more perspective on various situations in your life.

Solitary Pagans is the first book to explore the growing phenomenon of contemporary Pagans who practice alone. Although the majority of Pagans in the United States have abandoned the tradition of practicing in groups, little is known about these individuals or their way of practice. Helen A. Berger fills that gap by building on a massive survey of contemporary practitioners. By examining the data, Berger describes solitary practitioners demographically and explores their spiritual practices, level of social engagement, and political activities.

The mysterious Green Man appears in a large number of churches. Why is this pagan-looking entity shown, in relief, in supposedly sacred Christian sites? What connection could the vegetal man have to deeper Christian spiritualism and mythology? Could the Green Man be linked to the mysterious secret society known as the Rosicrucians? This book explores these links and centres on the example of St Albans and it's eponymous martyr.

This book provides you with a detailed description of the eight major pagan festivals as they fall chronologically throughout the year. Each celebration leads you further into Mrs. Darley's magical world and invites you to experience the wisdom of the ancients within a modern setting.

The flame of Mother Earth's cauldron has gone out as the climate crisis and resulting social chaos have gotten worse. But, it's not too late. Rev. Wendy Van Allen confronts this problem and its origins, focusing on the spiritual disconnect we have between ourselves and our natural world. With the help of ten other voices from diverse, nature-centered practices, she helps you discover your spiritual center, build better recognition of humanity's interdependence with itself and other species, and live in harmony with the environment.

The Book of Shadows acts a little like a Wiccan's guide book, holding a varied amount of knowledge from rituals and spells to beliefs and traditions. Written by Gerald Gardiner in the late 1940s to early 1950s for his coven of Brickett Wood, it was written to guide beginning Wiccans. They used information from this book, adding and leaving out information to suit their own books.

"S.P. Somtow doesn't write like anyone else" — Dean R. Koontz Virgin. Mother. Goddess. Miriam of Nazareth was all three. S.P. Somtow's deconstructive retelling of the life of the most famous woman in history is set in a richly pagan world, where hellenism coexisted with monotheism, where Roman-occupied Judaea was not all sand and zealots but a richly-layered territory of a polyglot, multiethnic world. It's a world where women still practice their ancient mysteries alongside the rigidly structured society of patriarchs. Perhaps controversial, "Miriam" lay in a drawer for two decades ...

You will discover how astrology works. This book is written by an expert on astrology. This book will teach you the meaning and significance of the planets in astrology, how to read the astrological chart and a detailed breakdown of each birth sign, horoscope, and zodiac sign. In the tarot card book you will go from not knowing a thing about tarot cards to understanding how they work and how to read them. The Wicca/Witchcraft book is thorough and descriptive, it focuses on everything a Wiccan just starting out needs to know.

Wicca is one of the most popular neo-pagan religion, which emphasizes on the peaceful relationship between the humans and nature. It is a religion that professes equality between men and women and emphasizes on a healthy coexisting relationship between humans and nature. Apart from this, the Wiccan philosophy is also largely based on magic and spell-casting. The Wicca religion also emphasizes and encourages on the transmigration of souls.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Truth About Wicca and Paganism and learn about what wicca is, the path of the goddess, the truth about wicca and paganism, and myths and misconceptions about magic, wicca, and witchcraft.

Wicca is an alternative witchcraft religion that focuses on worshipping gods, goddesses, and nature. It is not just about rebelling against your family or society or about learning to do various spells. Wicca is a religion. It is a belief system that gives a direction to your lost spiritual path.