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Book Review – Llewellyn’s Little Book of the Day of the Dead by Jaime Gironés
Book Review Llewellyn’s Little Book of the Day of the Dead by Jaime Gironés Publisher: Llewellyn Publications 196 Pages Publication Date: September 8, 2021 ….If the Day of the Dead inspires you to celebrate your loved ones who have passed away, the most important thing is to do so from your heart. When working with the spirit world, it is crucial that what you are doing has meaning to you. If you are motivated to practice some of the activities mentioned in this book, by all means, do so. If some symbols or aspects do not resonate with you, it is more important to find a way to engage…
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Book Review – The Ancestral Power of Amulets, Talismans, and Mascots: Folk Magic in Witchcraft & Religion by Nigel Pennick
Book Review The Ancestral Power of Amulets, Talismans, and Mascots Folk Magic in Witchcraft & Religion by Nigel Pennick Publisher: Destiny Books 352 Pages Publication Date: May 11, 2021 Crosses. A rabbit’s foot. Bells. The Cimaruta. Bones. Four-leaf clovers. Bluebirds. Horseshoes. The mandrake. Runes. An Ankh. Pentagrams. Hag stones. Lucky numbers. Sigils. Emblems. Down through the centuries, people have worn, carried, and displayed hundreds of these as well as amulets, talismans, charms and mascots for protection, luck, love, good health, and more. In this book, Nigel Pennick presents the origins, meanings, traditions, and folklore for each magical artifact – plus pictures of some from his vast collection. Information…
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Book Review – The Way of the Seabhean: An Irish Shamanic Path by Amantha Murphy with Orla O’Connell
Book Review The Way of the Seabhean An Irish Shamanic Path by Amantha Murphy with Orla O’Connell Publisher: Womancraft Publishing 240 Pages Publication Date: January 28, 2021 I was so very excited to get this book into my hands. As a daughter of the Goddess and a woman of Portuguese/Azorean descent, which is the home of my heart, I have always been pulled by Celtic/Welsh spirituality, which is the home of my spirit. I have always had an interest in England and Scotland, but for some unknown reason, have never felt that pull to Ireland. It is my hope that this book is the beginning of unlocking that…
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Book Review – Journey of a Shaman by John Norseman
Book Review Journey of a Shaman by John Norseman Publisher: Balboa Press 382 Pages Publication Date: May 26, 2015 In Journey of a Shaman, John Norseman has written his autobiography, beginning with his early life in England during World War II. He takes us in detail in the first quarter of the book through his education and coming of age, his marriage and romances and his work in the insurance industry ”that lead him to become the CEO of four major companies,” and to live and travel internationally. In 1992, he met the woman who became his business partner and second wife. Their work together, subsequent retirement and journeys…
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Book Review – The Good Morning Journal: 5-Minute Guided Reflections to Start Your Day with Inspiration, Purpose, and a Plan by Molly Burford
Book Review The Good Morning Journal: 5-Minute Guided Reflections to Start Your Day with Inspiration, Purpose, and a Plan by Molly Burford Publisher: Adams Media 176 Pages Publication Date: June 1, 2021 I’d like to start with the fact that I approach journals like these with much excitement, but always with a dash of skepticism. With a journal, I hope to see some progression in the prompts, as a journal is usually (as expected) the same page copy and pasted throughout the whole book. I was firstly disappointed by the lack of such a progression in this book. The journal invites you to take 5 minutes each morning…
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Book Review – Answering the Call of the Elementals: Practices for Connecting with Nature Spirits by Thomas Mayer
Book Review Answering the Call of the Elementals Practices for Connecting with Nature Spirits by Thomas Mayer Publisher: Findhorn Press 160 Pages Publication Date: June 15, 2021 Elemental beings are around us everywhere, living in the ether and astral worlds. Thomas Mayer shares his experiences with all the ones he knows, giving a glimpse into a world few see and showing readers how he learned to make personal contact with them – never claiming his way is the only way. In fact, this book is the first in a series that includes interviews with more than thirty individuals who perceive elementals and explain their individual approaches. Mayer stresses…
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Oracle Deck Review – The Goracle: A Dark Oracle Deck by Nick Ribera
Oracle Deck Review The Goracle A Dark Oracle Deck by Nick Ribera KickStarter Insert from interview The Goracle is an oracle deck created by artist Nick Ribera that explores the beauty to be found in pain and death, and their role in learning intimately about the self. As this deck just began its Kickstarter program on July 1, I only have card samples, a generous 17 of them, to review. They came in a nice black envelope along with a brief description of the theme and design of the deck. The cards themselves are 3 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches with color images (mostly black, gray, white…
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Video Book Review – Manifestation Magic: 21 Rituals, Spells, and Amulets for Abundance, Prosperity, and Wealth by Elohim Leafar
Video Book Review Manifestation Magic 21 Rituals, Spells, and Amulets for Abundance, Prosperity, and Wealth by Elohim Leafar Publisher: Weiser Books 192 Pages Publication Date: July 1, 2021 Bright Blessings, Readers! I was lucky enough to get to review this gem, and I must say this writer’s positive energy is contagious! I love his get up and go and “You can do it!” attitude. A teacher, and psychic in the New York City area, his mentoring has helped countless people, and he can help you too with this book. Published in 2021 by Weiser Books, this is 192 pages chock full of all sorts of magic, positive…
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Book Review – Anatomy of a Witch: A Map to the Magical Body by Laura Tempest Zakroff
Book Review Anatomy of a Witch A Map to the Magical Body by Laura Tempest Zakroff Publisher: Llewellyn Publications 216 Pages Publication Date: June 8, 2021 The pagan community has a hunger right now for what is innovative and creative in its presentation. More importantly, we are in need of having voices that speak to the younger practitioners of the Craft and witches who will carry forward the groundwork laid by their Elders. To that end we also need authors and teachers who are adept at not dumbing down the teachings, nor make it a temporary fix for the bored and uninspired who are chasing the perceived glamour…
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Tarot Deck Review – The Dark Goddess Tarot by Ellen Lorenzi-Prince
Tarot Deck Review The Dark Goddess Tarot by Ellen Lorenzi-Prince Publisher: Red Feather Mind/Body/Spirit 176 Pages Publication Date: October 28, 2020 The Dark Goddess Tarot is created by Ellen Lorenzi-Prince (copyright 2020 by Ellen Lorenzi-Prince), and published by Red Feather Mind/Body/Spirit, an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310. The Dark Goddess Tarot is a fascinating and beautifully lavish deck that explores 78 powerful female archetypes and the feminine powers inherent in magic, mystery, death, sex, dominion, and shadow. The Dark Goddess Tarot comes in a 6 1/4 inch by 9 inch cardboard box with a magnetic lid. The box is matte finish…