The phenomenon of 'sacred text' has undergone radical deconstruction in recent times, reflecting how religion has broken out of its traditional definitions and practices, and how current literary theories have influenced texts inside the religious domain and beyond. Reading Spiritualities presents both commentary and vivid examples of this evolution, engaging with a variety of reading practices that work with traditional texts and those that extend the notion of 'text' itself. The contribu...

Amp up your seasonal celebrations with rituals, crafts, and recipes alongside articles written by some of today's most acclaimed Pagans and witches.Ron Padrón, Jenny C. Bell, Elyse Welles, Jen Sankey, Enfys J. Book, and eight other esteemed writers guide you through the year sabbat by sabbat, offering new perspectives and numerous ideas for sabbat-specific crafts, foods, and tools.Explore the animal allies associated with Samhain, celebrate Beltane with a c...

Cultivate a deeply personal tarot practice with engaging guided practices for growth, insight, and self-understanding.Explore tarot not just as a divinatory practice, but as a communion with your inner self. Dawn Michelle encourages you to view your deck as a gateway to becoming who you are meant to be rather than a simple tool for answering questions. Using twelve extensive guided practices, plus five bonus practices, you can cultivate more authenticity and self-a...

Turn the Tarot Court Cards into Noble Allies for Every Reading You DoMeet the people and personalities of the tarot in a whole new way with Your Tarot Court. This book gives you the confidence you need to tackle the trickiest part of any deck: the court cards. You'll explore the tarot court archetypes and discover new ways to identify and work with these enigmatic cards.Your Tarot Court is designed with contemporary readers in mind—it disc...

An easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to the Golden Dawn system of magicThe Golden Dawn system of magic is known throughout the world as one of the most effective and comprehensive approaches to working with occult powers. But for beginners or intermediate practitioners, it can be difficult to know where to start and where to go for expert guidance. Golden Dawn Magic shares bite-sized exercises and meditations to help you build the skills that are needed f...

A century ago, Celtic groups descending from the famed Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn pioneered a fascinating form of ceremonial magic invoking Pagan Celtic powers instead of relying on the more commonly used Judeo-Christian names and symbols. Those groups disappeared many decades ago, and their teachings were lost. But today, their legacy has been reborn.Respected occult author and Grand Archdruid John Michael Greer has re-created a complete magical system based on the Celtic G...

Through its five attributes of Love, Law, Wisdom, Liberty, and Knowledge, the Pearl Pentacle shows you how to engage intimately with your community.This book helps you develop a deep and dynamic connection with yourself and others through numerous hands-on activities. Featuring contributions by ten authors and teachers, including Starhawk, Irisanya Moon, and Dawn Isidora, Magic of the Pearl Pentacle is wri...

Unravel the Transformative Powers of Golden Dawn RitesFor scholars and practitioners of the esoteric, Golden Dawn Rituals is a revelatory tome that unveils the intricate art and profound science of Golden Dawn ritual magic. This unparalleled work offers over forty meticulously designed rituals—solitary and group—for the inner and outer orders, distinguished by its groundbreaking exploration of ritual architecture and philosophical underpinnings.Wit...

Tarot Spreads and Spells that Raise Your Magic to the Next LevelUnabashedly embracing the magic and mystery of tarot, this book invites you on a self-empowering journey to reveal and grow your inner mystic. Tarot expert Ethony Dawn channels her profound divinatory and magical knowledge into this book's unique spreads and spells that bring positive change into your life well after the reading session is done.Tarot Grimoire introduces you to the card...

Tarot Spreads and Spells that Raise Your Magic to the Next LevelUnabashedly embracing the magic and mystery of tarot, this book invites you on a self-empowering journey to reveal and grow your inner mystic. Tarot expert Ethony Dawn channels her profound divinatory and magical knowledge into this book's unique spreads and spells that bring positive change into your life well after the reading session is done.Tarot Grimoire introduces you to the card...

First published in 1937, Israel Regardie's The Golden Dawn has become the most influential modern handbook of magical theory and practice. In this new, definitive edition, noted scholar John Michael Greer has taken this essential resource back to its original, authentic form. With added illustrations, a twenty-page color insert, additional original material, and refreshed design and typography, this powerful work returns to its true stature as a modern masterpiece.An essen...

Witchcraft to Celebrate Your Charismatic & Generous SelfBoost your magical practice and personal development with the power of your Leo Sun sign. Ivo Dominguez, Jr. and Coby Michael share what strengths and challenges your sign brings to both witchcraft and everyday life. Featuring recipes, exercises, stories, rituals, and spells from the authors and a host of Leo contributors, this book teaches you how to best connect with your sign's energy, manage your power, cl...