The ancient world of Egypt, Greece, and Rome was home to a set of magical and spiritual technologies, called theurgy, that unite the practice of magic with the aims of religion. Theurgy, or "godwork," is the art of creating a stronger bond between the theurgist and his or her deities. The results of this stronger bond were imminently practical: stronger magic, more meaningful existence, and a better life. With the fall of Rome, these techniques faded into obscurity, and many of them were l...

Combining the simplicity of the traditional but little-known Lenormand deck with the familiarity of the tarot, Dunn creates a unique learning format blending these two powerful systems. Sharing his vast knowledge of symbols and symbolism, he introduces the Lenormand cards and even shows you how to make your own deck. Then he compares this with the tarot and teaches numerous spreads—to be used with either or both decks—in addition to methods of intuitive and collaborative readings. This int...

Beyond DivinationLooking for deeper meaning in the cards? Learn how to combine the little-known Lenormand deck with the tarot for richer, more personal readings. An expert in symbolic language, author Patrick Dunn describes how the symbolism of the Lenormand, so accessible and simple, can shine a clear light on the tarot, while the cosmology and philosophy of the tarot can lend depth and meaning to the Lenormand.Focusing on experimentation and instinct,

Discover the Powerful Poems & Incantations of Ancient GreeceUse the hymns of the great mystery religions in your practice todayThe Orphic hymns are fascinating historical artifacts—87 devotions, invocations, and entreaties to the Greek gods that are as potent today as they were when they were originally developed nearly two thousand years ago. Designed to be used in contemporary spiritual practice and spellcrafting, this premium hardcover edition f...

In Lead with Soul: Stop Leading on Empty, former global fintech leader Patrick Dunn speaks to every high performer who looks successful on paper but feels secretly exhausted, numb, or stuck. If you’ve been pretending you’re “fine” while running on fumes, this book is for you. It’s the first in his Lead with Soul series: a brutally honest, hopeful roadmap for leaders who know something has to change. When a layoff from the role he’d poured himself into finally arrived—after months of quietl...

The ancient world of Egypt, Greece, and Rome was home to a set of magical and spiritual technologies, called theurgy, that unite the practice of magic with the aims of religion. Theurgy, or "godwork," is the art of creating a stronger bond between the theurgist and his or her deities. The results of this stronger bond were imminently practical: stronger magic, more meaningful existence, and a better life. With the fall of Rome, these techniques faded into obscurity, and many of them were l...

Theology, the discipline that analyzes, examines, and seeks to explain religious ideas, is a vibrant area of inquiry. Scholars and philosophers have produced countless works of theology over the past several thousand years.In the West, however, virtually all theology concerns monotheistic faith systems. Polytheism escapes the notice of most scholars, and those who do address it rarely write books intended for a general, non-academic audience. Polytheology must become its own active...

Uncover the deadly secrets hidden behind impenetrable walls in A Carol for the Dead, the first Illaun Bowe crime thriller by bestselling master of Irish crime fiction Patrick Dunne December 16, dead midwinter. A light dusting of snow is falling over Newgrange, an innocent white to cover the dark soil. A small group is huddled around a shallow grave, dug out of the earth, one of them reaching out to touch what lies inside … When an ancient female body is discovered in a peat bog close to th...

A gruesome summer crimewave in the Boyne Valley complete with ritual murders and a mysterious plague-bringing Madonna – intrepid archaeologist Illaun Bowe is back in Irish king of crime Patrick Dunne's spine-tingling The Lazarus Bell! 'It's not what you think,' he rasped, his tongue dry and clicking inside his mouth. A look of fear had invaded his eyes. I came as close as I dared. His voice dropped to a barely detectable whisper. 'It's worse … far worse.' A beautiful carved wooden Madonna,...

Eine Sekte zeigt ihr wahres Gesicht – und ihre gewaltige Macht: Der abgründige Thriller »Die Keltennadel« von Patrick Dunne als eBook bei dotbooks. Kilbride bei Dublin, Irland. In seiner Kirche macht Pfarrer Liam Lavelle einen schrecklichen Fund: Inmitten eines Kerzenmeers wurde die grausam zugerichtete Leiche einer Frau aufgebahrt, ihre Wange durchbohrt von einer keltischen Brosche. Als Sektenexperte liefert er der Polizei sofort eine detaillierte Analyse dieses rituellen Opfermordes – un...

Mysteriöse Funde und brutale Morde …DAS KELTENGRAB: Die Archäologin Illaun Bowe ist fasziniert von der Entdeckung nahe der prähistorischen Stätte Newgrange: die Moorleichen einer Frau und ihres Säuglings, Opfer eines grausamen Ritus. Aber warum verbietet der Besitzer des Fundortes jede weitere archäologische Grabung? Kurz darauf wird er ermordet – auf dieselbe Art wie die Moorleiche. Illaun macht sich auf sie Suche nach Antworten …DIE PESTGLOCKE: Als eine L...

Der Tod lauert in der Tiefe … Der abgründige Thriller »Skull Rack – Das Todesritual« von Patrick Dunne jetzt als eBook bei dotbooks. Ein Maya-Tempel in Yucatan, Mexiko: Einem weltweiten Fernsehpublikum stockt der Atem, als ein bekannter TV-Moderator während einer Live-Übertragung aus den Schatten heraus enthauptet wird! Kurze Zeit später trifft die Tauchexpertin Jessica Madison am Tatort ein; sie soll den Kopf des Toten bergen, der wie bei einem bizarren Ritual in eine der zahlreichen Unte...