Journey through the Labyrinth to meet the Minoan deities of ancient Crete, who are still very much alive in the modern worldJourney through the Labyrinth to meet the Minoan deities of ancient Crete, who are still very much alive in the modern world. The Minoan family of deities is presided over by a trio of mother goddesses representing the three sacred realms of Land, Sky, and Sea. You might recognize some of the names in this pantheon: Ariadne, Dionysus, Rhea, Am...

Deathwalking, or psychopomping, is the shamanic practice of helping the deceased's soul pass on to the next realm. Despite being an essential aspect of the Shaman’s historic and contemporary role, it has been largely overlooked in modern Shamanic literature. Shaman Pathways – Deathwalking is an anthology offering ten perspectives on this vital and timeless practice.

In this newly revised and updated second edition of Labrys and Horns, you'll find the pantheon, rituals, symbols and practices of Modern Minoan Paganism, the spiritual tradition of Ariadne's Tribe. The second edition is enlarged and expanded, including a great deal of new information as Ariadne's Tribe has grown and evolved over the past few years.Ariadne's Tribe spirituality is a revivalist tradition that connects the deities of ancient Crete with modern Pagans in a living spiritu...

Ancient Spirituality for the Modern WorldThe myths of ancient Crete, her people, and their deities twine through our hearts and minds like the snakes around the famous figurine's arms. They call to us across the millennia, asking us to remember the beauty of Minoan spirituality, born from a culture of partnership and inclusion. In answer to that call, Ariadne's Thread provides a deepening modern connection with the family of Minoan deities, the loving Mothers and their children who...

Do you know any forest witches? Or naked magicians?Have you ever seen spirits in the woods or women made of water?Do you believe the dead can speak?You'll find them all and much more in this collection of magical tales and poems by Witches Who Write - twenty three pagan authors from the Witch Lit Facebook group working together in aid of Books for Africa:Laura Perry-Sheena Cundy-Wendy Steele-Rhea Ruth Aitken-Nimue Brown-Nils Visser-Jaq D Hawkins-Portland Jones-...

Minoan myths for the modern world!Step into the Labyrinth and begin a wondrous journey into the world of the Minoan deities and the land of Crete. Immerse yourself in tales of the mother goddesses Rhea, Therasia, and Posidaeja and their sacred realms of land, sky, and sea. Delight in the seasonal adventures of Ariadne, Dionysus, and Zagreus. Meet the Serpent Mother, the Minotaur, Arachne, Amalthea and many more.These wondrous deities are still with us today, weaving themsel...

He has done unforgivable things, or so he believes. Can Adelphos forgive himself and open his heart to love once again?The city of Phaistos in ancient Crete is a bustling, prosperous place, where Adelphos son of Ida has the honor of being the Cattle Master, overseeing the herds that provide bulls for the temple's sacred leaping festivals.Despite that honor, despite his skill and popularity and success, Adelphos is not a happy man. He bears a grief that hides a shameful secr...

Do you follow an Earth-based spiritual path? Do you want to take care of yourself and your family in the most natural way possible, respecting that fact that you are whole people, not just sets of symptoms or numbers on a lab printout? The Wiccan Wellness Book offers you practical, realistic ways to find your best state of health and well-being while respecting the interconnectedness of all life. Discover how to turn your concerns about your health into an active part of your spiritual lif...

Liz just wants a happy birthday. Is that too much to ask?A beautiful antique bed: Her birthday present to herself. The nice delivery men set it up in her room and then all Hell breaks loose. Literally.Her family is the usual pain in the you-know- where and her boyfriend starts asking difficult questions, all on her birthday. But the ghost of her new bed's former owner is the biggest problem of all.When it turns out he's not basking in the glow of a happy afterlife, ...

Having given up her only child and her very identity to become a priestess in ancient Crete, an idealistic young woman struggles to find meaning in the day-to-day life of the temple; but when she is chosen to be the next High Priestess, she must call on both mystical and practical skills to protect her people from the encroaching Mycenaeans, who want to destroy the Minoans' way of life.Their island steeped in ritual and tradition, unchanged for centuries, the Minoans keep to their ...

The ancient world is a magical place. From the ziggurats of Sumeria to the temples of Crete and the pyramids of Egypt, the ancients call to us. Magic never dies, but only slumbers, awaiting discovery by those who would once again revel in its beauty and respect its power.Ancient Spellcraft is a practical book of spells and charms derived from ancient Pagan cultures including the Babylonians, Canaanites, Celts, Egyptians, Etruscans, Greeks, Hittites, Minoans, Phoenicians, and Sumeri...

Leland and the Sad Little OrchidBy: Laura PerryOne very sunny summertime day, Leland and his dad go looking for a flower for his mommy’s birthday at the garden market. Leland finds a sad little purple orchid with spots. He sees her frown and knows Mommy will know just what to do to cheer her up.Leland and the Sad Little Orchid is a delightful and fun story to teach children that while change can be scary, in time things will fall into place.About the Author