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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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An Excerpt from Practically Pagan: An Alternative Guide to Planet Friendly Living
Recently, non-violent environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion took to the streets of London to protest governments investing in fossil fuels. Regardless of your political affiliations, we can all agree that looking after our planet is good for everyone, human and otherwise! Here is an excerpt from Mabh Savage’s upcoming book, Practically Pagan: An Alternative Guide to Planet Friendly Living, considering ways of fighting the systems that contribute towards an unhealthy planet and global ecosystem. I think some Pagans and spiritual folks may avoid intense environmental activism because they may be concerned that their practice may become too political. It’s easy to get bogged down in politics, which as…
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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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30-Day Chakra Healing Challenge by Cyndi Dale and Dana Childs
In our groundbreaking book, Chakras, Food, and You, we present a revolutionary way to connect to your true self by identifying your primary chakra. From this starting place, you can structure your food choices and lifestyle to support that main energy center. However, every chakra needs a little love and maintenance. Your chakras are essentially eddies of energies that interact with one another, the external environment, and other living beings. They are the subtle prisms of sound and light that create your outer physical reality. That means if you want to be in tip-top shape, every chakra must be the same. So, why not spend the next 30 days…
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Book Review – Yoga for Witches by Sarah Robinson
Book Review Yoga for Witches by Sarah Robinson Publisher: Womancraft Publishing 230 Pages Publication Date: February 14, 2020 “FIND YOUR MAGIC ON THE MAT” As a fan of Womancraft Publishing, I will say that this is a lovely addition to their ever-growing list of books. Ms. Robinson starts us off with a brief history of both witchcraft and yoga, and how each of them connects us to our universe. She explains how and why we should combine them. Each chapter, is separated into a section for witches, and one for yogis/yoginis. Specific Goddesses are listed at the end of each section, along with ritual, meditations, and…
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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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Book Reviews – Live True: Live A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity & Live True Daily Journal by Ora Nadrichs
Book Reviews Live True: Live A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity Publishers: IFTT Press 290 Pages Publication Date: January 1, 2019 & Live True Daily Journal Mindfulness Quotes, Prompts, Tips & Reminders To Stay Authentically You by Ora Nadrichs Publishers: Independently Published 271 Pages Publication Date: November 16, 2020 Bright Blessings Readers! These books will be a great addition to your book collection, no matter what your belief system is, and they will help you to be more consciously aware of your thinking, habits, and behaviors. Magic is, after all, about the self, our own journeys, and how to be the best we can. These books absolutely teach great ways to…