Ritual Religion

Leila Slimani was in her native Morocco promoting her novel Adèle, about a woman addicted to sex, when she began meeting women who confided the dark secrets of their sexual lives. In Morocco, adultery, abortion, homosexuality, prostitution, and sex outside of marriage are all punishable by law, and women have only two choices: They can be wives or virgins. Sex and Lies combines vivid, often harrowing testimonies with Slimani's passionate and intelligent commentary to make a galvanizing case for a sexual revolution in the Arab world.

In our chaotic and isolating times, it’s more essential than ever to connect to our highest selves—finding the purpose, pleasure, and freedom that lives inside each of us. Grounded in the Vedic spiritual traditions of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta, the simple practices in this engaging guide offer us the space and perspective to do just that. You’ll meet the nine Indian goddesses who embody the essential facets of divine feminine power—courage, creativity, intuition, rejuvenation, transformation, and more.

Blood and Gold. Mystery and Wonder. These have been the keys to understanding the profound soul of Naples throughout the centuries. And there is something that has managed to encompass all of this: the miraculous relics of blood. That of San Gennaro, certainly. But not only his, because the city, throughout its history, has been adorned with dozens, hundreds of relics of blood, to the point that in the 18th century a French traveler, astounded by their number, referred to the city as Urbs Sanguinum, the city of blood. And among them, some have challenged common sense and the laws of ...

Sumérgete en un fascinante viaje hacia el mundo de la magia blanca y despierta tu conexión innata con los elementos primordiales: fuego, agua, aire y tierra. En este libro, encontrarás las herramientas necesarias para desplegar tu potencial mágico y utilizarlo de manera positiva en tu vida y en el mundo que te rodea.

Dive into an enchanting world where the magic of nature meets the wisdom of ancestors! Journey through stories and teachings that reveal the power of plants, the mysteries of magick, and the resilience of spirit that defines African American Herbalism & Magick. Inside this audiobook you will discover the power of herbal and magical rituals that have shaped African American communities and connected individuals to their roots.

¡Sumérjase en el místico mundo de los mitos y leyendas vikingos! Embárquese en un viaje épico a través del rico tapiz de la mitología vikinga. Este libro desvela las intrincadas historias surgidas de las creencias religiosas y los rituales del pueblo escandinavo durante la época vikinga. He aquí solo una pequeña parte de lo que descubrirá: Mitos de la Creación: Aprenda cómo un inmenso fresno sustentó nueve grandes reinos y cómo el mundo humano se formó a partir de las partes del cuerpo de un gigante. Dioses y diosas: Explore los hogares, las responsabilidades y las ...

The journey of the Dark Goddess is a natural part of any difficult rite of passage. These transitions are often thought of as negative—death of a loved one, job loss, home loss, chronic illness, divorce—but even so-called "happy" transitions, such as marriage, the birth of a child, or retirement, can come with unexpected instability, grief, and a need for integration. In our culture, we may often feel like we should "move on" or "get back to normal." In studying myth, however, we come to understand that the purpose of challenging life transformations is not positive or negative.

This clear and contemporary guide explores the ritual use of smoke and scents to cleanse the energies of mind, body, and home. Here, aromatherapist and long-time herbalist Amy Blackthorn offers the essential tools for creating sacred space - a safe space free of negative energies - using herbs, incense, smoke, and other practices.

Yule—also known as the winter solstice—is celebrated when nighttime has reached its maximum length, and there is a promise of brighter days to come as candles are lit and feasts are enjoyed. This guide tells you how to perform rituals and work magic with the energy of rebirth and renewal that comes with the return of the light.

If you are considering learning more on Hinduism or even planning on converting to Hinduism then this audiobook is for you. This book has everything you want to learn about the Hindu religion! Hinduism is a fascinating religion to learn about. Even if you are not Hindu and have no interest in being a Hindu, you can still take it upon yourself to learn about the faith and understand why it is important to so many people around the world.

It is said that when one balances his or her chakras, the rest of life falls into place. This is very true, but there is much more than chakra balancing to strive for. Chakras themselves can be a source of energy to create magick. Using chakras for magick makes perfect sense, since spiritual and physical energies travel via the chakras. You are, in essence, your chakras. Everything in the world, whether this world or the spiritual world, communicates with you via your chakras.

We are all human. Sex is important. We all want and need sex. These are basic facts, just in the same way as we all breathe and we all dream. We all want. There have been many people throughout history – even to the present day – who seek to deny such basic facts, who seek to control others through the restriction of natural, basic humanity. These people were wrong then just as they are wrong now. Sex is important not only because of the physical act of sex, not only because of the orgasm, but because it reaches to the very core of our being – and in a real sense, to the core of our ...

Discover the hidden beauty in the Druid lifestyle and how it can bring peace and contentment to your life! Have you ever awakened, and you’re already tired just from thinking about your daily routine? Are you ready to learn how to improve your life? Do you want to make your time here have more meaning? Modern Druidry is not about dancing around Stonehenge in flowing white robes, chanting strange rituals. It’s about respecting nature and living life free of stress, strain, and worry. Now is the time to start living your life to your fullest potential.

With this handy little guide as your starting point, you will become an expert in the basics of Shakti and the Shakta tradition. Highly focused on the practical and the theoretical aspects of the Shakti, this book will teach you how to harness the power of Shakti to change your life for the better.

This book is a great start for anyone interested in and curious about the Wiccan religion or already practicing Wiccans who want to learn more and go deeper into Wiccan rituals, traditions, and spells.

Unlock the secrets of magic and protection! Begin your journey to mastery with this comprehensive guide.

Although millions of westerners practice yoga simply for its health benefits, this multifaceted discipline has far more to offer. In The Jewel of Abundance, author Ellen Grace O’Brian reveals an overlooked aspect of yoga: its powerful techniques for attaining prosperity. Drawing upon the ancient Vedic tradition of Kriya Yoga (the yoga of practice), she shows us how spirituality and earthly success can complement each other, leading to realization of the higher self.

The seven chakras are energy centers that are fundamental for our well-being. By understanding the main seven chakras, we can improve our lives and connect our physical bodies to our spiritual bodies. This will, in turn, enable us to lead longer and healthier lives. In this book you will learn: an overview of the seven main chakras as well as the important minor chakras; how to balance your chakras; how to feel and understand auras; chakras and your relationships; and more.

Based on extensive cultural studies and long years of practice, Livia Kohn creates a new typology of meditation, based on six distinct ways of accessing the subconscious. In a special chapter on each type, she outlines the physiology, world view, and traditional practice as well as its modern medical adaptations and organizational settings. Providing a thorough theoretical framework combined with a comprehensive, analytical overview, the book greatly advances our understanding of meditation.

Allow the teachings of sacred Himalayan philosophy to improve your mind, body, and soul. These Tibetan rituals incorporate physical, mental, and spiritual exercises to open your mind and improve your overall health.