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Review of the Book ‘Waking the Witch’ & Interview with Author Pam Grossman
Waking the Witchby Pam Grossman 304 Pages Waking the Witch by Pam Grossman has a decidedly different “feel” than most of the books currently on the market about Witches, Witchcraft and what it means to be a Witch in the 21st century. Her academic background of a degree in cultural anthropology with minors in art history, creative writing and comparative religion has served her well in crafting a book that is beautifully woven with very thorough research and on point references that are easily recognizable by anyone reading. Waking the Witch begins with the traditional Introduction, is separated into eight (8) chapters and ends with the “Afterwyrd”, a purposeful…
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Book Review – Out of Your Hands: What Palmistry Reveals About Your Personality and Destiny by Beleta Greenaway
Book Review Out of Your Hands What Palmistry Reveals About Your Personality and Destiny by Beleta Greenaway 160 Pages There is 5 parts to this book. Part 1: Palmistry Basics. This chapter teaches about reading the map of life, hand shape and different sections of the hand. It teaches the do’s and dont’s, which tools are helpful, and how to take prints. Part 2: Hand Topography. This chapter teaches about the knuckles and the mounts. Part 3: The Lines of The Hand. This chapter teaches about the major lines and it also discusses Simian Lines and Gridle of Venus. It also teaches about the minor lines that not…
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Book Review – Zentangle Dingbatz: Patterns & Projects for Dynamic Tangled Ornaments & Decorations by Brian Crimmins
Book Review Zentangle Dingbatz Patterns & Projects for Dynamic Tangled Ornaments & Decorations by Brian Crimmins 160 Pages In the world of typography, dingbats are ornamentation or decorations whose use dates back centuries. They can be seen framing a title, separating chapters and decorating broadsides. Dingbatz are dingbats made by incorporating the fundamentals of Zentangle. They nearly always have a frame, although the design can extend beyond it, and they are typically made with familiar shapes. Small and varied, they are easy to do and can fit just about anywhere, adding flair to hand lettering, scrapbook or journaling projects, and other crafts. For readers unfamiliar with Zentangle, Brian…
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Book Review – I Ching, Text and Illustrations by Chao-Hsiu Chen
Book Review I Ching Text and Illustrations by Chao-Hsiu Chen Pages: 144 Of all the oracles in the world, the I Ching is the oldest, dating back more than 4,000 years. Created by Fu Xi, the mythical First Emperor of China, the I Ching is also known as the “Book of Changes.” Not only does it provide forecasts of the future, it is also the source of all Chinese wisdom. The outcome of throwing three coins determines if a line is broken or whole. Stack upon one another, each set of three lines forms a trigram; in all there are eight – based on the eight directions of…
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Solar Eclipse Tarot Spread
Hello, Brightest Blessings I wanted to share today an eclipse Tarot/ Oracle card spread. The Solar Eclipse is a beautiful event we have many times through out the year. A normal Solar Eclipse will happen 1 week and usually within 2 weeks or less, it is followed by a lunar eclipse. An awe inspiring event. Magickal working within an eclipse is stronger than usual. It’s a supercharge of energy. Not meant for light fluffy work. It is a time for strong influences, for example: protection & banishing are perfect to name a few. Know sometimes during this time it’s good not practice any magick, but rather a time to soul…
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Pixie Witch Kitchen
Spicy Crispy Yule Stuffing This is my favorite stuffing recipe that my mom taught me to make years ago. It’s just something she did one day and it was amazing. I changed it up a bit to make it spicier but if you don’t like spicy foods just don’t add the pepper. Most stuffings are soft and soggy but this one is nice and crispy. My friends and family always ask me to make it during holiday dinners. So now its time to share it with you and I hope you guys enjoy it as much as we do. Its also vegan friendly just change the butter into the cooking…
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Book Review – The Ayahuasca Test Pilot’s Handbook by Chris Kilham
Book ReviewThe Ayahuasca Test Pilot’s Handbookby Chris Kilham230 Pages “The Ayahuasca Test Pilot’s Handbook” by Chris Kilham is a small but information-packed book perfectly sized for travel and guidance. While the Ayahuasca experience is clearly immense and varied, Kilham focuses on traditional use and the rituals surrounding Ayahuascero shamanism, and creates a book that tells you just about everything that you’ll need to know if you’re planning to travel to Iquitos (or a nearby region) for an Ayahuasca ceremony. What this book won’t tell you is how to make your own brew, how to dose, where to source ingredients, or much else that would help you prepare Ayahuasca at home;…
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Book Review – 10-Minute Crystal Ball: Easy Tips for Developing Your Inner Wisdom and Psychic Powers by Skye Alexander
Book Review10-Minute Crystal BallEasy Tips for Developing Your Inner Wisdom and Psychic Powersby Skye Alexander 208 Pages In one of the previous issues I had the opportunity to review Skye Alexander’s book, Magickal Astrology: Use the Power of the Planets to Create an Enchanted Life and thoroughly enjoyed the simplicity, yet complexity provided in a compact book. This month I am reviewing another of Skye’s books entitled, 10-Minute Crystal Ball: Easy Tips for Developing Your Inner Wisdom and Psychic Powers. Skye is a practitioner of magick and knows the value of honing your intuitive self as a support to the work of the magick and the mundane. ….”(actually)…
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Book Review – The Morrigan: Celtic Goddess of Magick and Might by Courtney Weber
Book Review The Morrigan: Celtic Goddess of Magick and Might by Courtney Weber 240 Pages ….Goddess of war, witchcraft, death, protection and retribution, the Morrigan is one of Pagan Ireland’s most famous-and notorious-Goddesses… There are books that are few and far between that give the appropriate balance of myth, historical context and a deepened relationship with the Deity of focus, and The Morrigan: Celtic Goddess of Magick and Might by Courtney Weber, is indeed among those titles. I would have expected nothing less from Courtney having had the pleasure of reading her other titles, Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddess and Tarot for One: The…
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Book Review – The Magical Sexual Practices of Ancient Egypt by Judy Hall
Book Review The Magical Sexual Practices of Ancient Egypt by Judy Hall 200 Pages The Magical Sexual Practices of Ancient Egypt by Judy Hall was a very difficult book to review. It was difficult reading as much as it was challenging to review and is not for the average reader. It requires some foreknowledge to dig out its hidden jewels. Let my pain in attempting to read this serve as a warning. There is a term I am going to use in this review, which is mixing work, and when I personally use it the meaning is as follows; it means that it’s a work that is mixing…