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Book Review-Stars, Cards, and Stones: Exploring Cosmic Connections between Astrology, Tarot and Runestones by Kooch N. Daniels, MA
Book Review Stars, Cards, and Stones: Exploring Cosmic Connections between Astrology, Tarot and Runestones By Kooch N. Daniels, MA Publisher: Red Feather Mind Body Spirit 192 Page Hardcover Release Date: December 17, 2024 Stars, Cards, and Stones is a beautifully designed and illustrated hardcover book that discusses the three most popular divination methods: Astrology, Tarot and the Elder Futhark Runes. Anyone looking to learn the basics of Astrology, and combine that information with Tarot and Rune wisdom, combining them for a unique and in-depth reading, either for oneself or for others. The author starts by examining basics of Astrology, the Zodiac, and the Planets, which is built upon in the…
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Book Review- Theurgy: Theory & Practice: The Mysteries of the Ascent to the Divine-Homeric Epics, the Chaldean Oracles, and Neoplatonic Ritual by P.D. Newman
Book Review Theurgy: Theory & Practice: The Mysteries of the Ascent to the Divine-Homeric Epics, the Chaldean Oracles and Neoplatonic Ritual By P.D. Newman Publisher: Inner Traditions 211 Page E-Book Release Date: December 5, 2023 Theurgy: Theory & Practice is a book that covers a complex subject that’s made even murkier by the numerous traditions that practice it, within the occult and magickal worlds. For those who don’t know, Theurgy is the act of ascent to, and union with, the divine, by whatever name(s) you may call it. Theurgy is one of the first ceremonial practices I learned, and has formed the backbone of my practices since I began my theurgical…
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Review: Practical Tarot
Title: Practical Tarot Author: Lisa Kessler Illustrator: Holly Carton Publisher: Beyond Words Release Date: January 7, 2025 Pages: 78-Card Deck & 192-page Guidebook This tarot deck is the one Lisa Kessler wished existed when she began teaching students to read intuitively – one where each cards’ meaning was depicted so clearly in the design that it was not necessary to memorize the explanations in the guidebook. She also wanted a deck “that reflected people of different sizes and body types, from all races, ages, gender identities, and sexual orientations” as well as a variety of impairments and conditions. A conversation with Holly Carton, the artist doing the cover for her…
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Special Announcement from The Modern Merlin: My Hanged Man Era
Hello everyone, I hope you’re doing well and that the week, and month, are getting off to an excellent start for you. Mercury stationed direct, and Venus is up next in less than a week, so things are looking up Astrologically. Every year, I do a “year ahead” tarot reading for myself, laying out a card for each month, respectively. April’s card this year, for me, is the Hanged Man. For months, I couldn’t understand exactly what was meant by that card, until certain events occurred, and began becoming overwhelming, thus voiding any creative impetus I may have had left in the tank. These events have forced me to put…
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Book Review: Gay Witchcraft
Title: Gay Witchcraft Author: Christopher Penczak Publisher: Weiser Books Release Date: 2003, Weiser Classics Series rerelease Pages: 320 When “Gay Witchcraft” was first published in 2003, it was the only book in stores that introduced the Craft to the gay community – and by who better than a member of both. This edition introduces a new generation to a classic that continues to provide a sense of belonging. It has a new forward and preface; there are some additions and edits; and the language was updated – all while keeping the voice and the spirit of the original. Christopher Penczak did not feel the need to write a sequel to…
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Deck Review-Oracle of the Phoenix by Christine Arana Fader, Illustrated by Elena Dudina
Deck Review Oracle of the Phoenix By Christine Alana Fader, Illustrated by Elena Dudina Publisher: Earthdancer 44 Card Oracle Deck, 126 Page Guidebook in a Sturdy Box Release Date: February 4th, 2025 Oracle of the Phoenix is a beautifully illustrated deck, with highly detailed and defined art on each card, and beautiful card backs, featuring a feather design and golden Phoenix in center. The Phoenix is my absolute favorite mythological creature, as they’re mentioned in mythology and folklore from all around the world. Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Rome, Asia and the Middle East and Levant all have stories about the Phoenix-the bird that’s reborn and rises again from its own ashes.…
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Deck Review-The Stained Glass Tarot: An Illuminated Journey through the Cards by James Edward
Deck Review The Stained Glass Tarot: An Illuminated Journey through the Cards By James Edward Publisher: Destiny Books 78 Card Tarot Deck, 325 Page Guidebook, in a sturdy, magnetically sealed box Release Date: September 24, 2024 The Stained Glass Tarot: An Illuminated Journey through the Cards is, in a word, stunning. The deck itself features artwork that the pictures either I myself could take, or even from the publisher, just couldn’t serve justice to how exquisite these cards are. If you love the artwork in Catholic & Orthodox churches, as many mystics, pagans and spiritualists do, myself included, then this deck might just be for you. James Edward, the creator of…
