Explore the occult from ancient times to the modern day with one of its most respected scholars and practitioners.
Take an enlightening journey through occult history, exploring 100 dramatic incidents, arcane knowledge, and key historical figures from around the world. John Michael Greer delves into two millennia of tradition, from the earliest alchemists to pagan rituals; from the Philosopher's Stone to Cabala, the first tarot, and the Knights Templar; and from the first horoscopes to fortune-telling trials and the birth of modern witchcraft, or Wicca. Each entry features a stunning image or intriguing item of ephemera.

Fabulous animals, specters from the shadow world, nature spirits, and sacred beings: these are the monstrous, marvelous, and mythic creatures that have come down to us in folklore and legend. Some probably have their origins in reality; others spring completely from the imagination--and they are all here, in this stunningly illustrated bible. It's rich in history and images, and international in scope, covering dragons and serpents; weird insects like the Aztec Itzpapalotl; zombies, golems, and banshees; the watery Undine; the Monkey King, Sun Wukong; and much, much more. A fascinating and informative work.

With more than 200 additional entries, the revised and expanded second edition of one the world's most important books on demonology is now available in paperback. Ever since the publication of the original book more than ten years ago, author M. Belanger has been collecting material for this expanded edition. Filled with additional new articles, spirits, demons, appendices, and art, the bestselling Dictionary of Demons is now an even more comprehensive resource. You will discover an expanded introduction, extended articles, an update to the Decans of the Zodiac, additional entries, and dozens of new illustrations. The Dictionary of Demons: Revised and Expanded includes more than 1,700 demons as well as short articles on demonology and a wealth of illustrations, making it one of the most valuable reference works in the field.

Previous editions:

First Edition (Out of Print): 9780738723068

Second Edition Limited-Edition Hardcover: 9780738765365

Jewish esotericism is the oldest and most influential continuous occult tradition in the West. Presenting lore that can spiritually enrich your life, this one-of-a-kind encyclopedia is devoted to the esoteric in Judaism--the miraculous and the mysterious. In this second edition, Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis has added over thirty new entries and significantly expanded over one hundred other entries, incorporating more knowledge and passages from primary sources.

This comprehensive treasury of Jewish teachings, drawn from sources spanning Jewish scripture, the Talmud, the Midrash, the Kabbalah, and other esoteric branches of Judaism, is exhaustively researched yet easy to use. It includes over one thousand alphabetical entries, from Aaron to Zohar Chadesh, with extensive cross-references to related topics and new illustrations throughout. Drawn from the well of a great spiritual tradition, the secret wisdom within these pages will enlighten and empower you.

Praise:

An erudite and lively compendium of Jewish magical beliefs, practices, texts, and individuals...This superb, comprehensive encyclopedia belongs in every serious library.--Richard M. Golden, Director of the Jewish Studies Program, University of North Texas, and editor of The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Western Tradition

Rabbi Dennis has performed a tremendously important service for both the scholar and the novice in composing a work of concise information about aspects of Judaism unbeknownst to most, and intriguing to all.--Rabbi Gershon Winkler, author of Magic of the Ordinary: Recovering the Shamanic in Judaism

World-class spell collector, fortune teller, psychicpractitioner, spirit worker as well as independent scholar, writer, and teacher, Judika Illes offers acomprehensive encyclopedia of the sacred, helpful mystics, saints, andsages from a large variety of religious traditions who can, whenvenerated, produce miracles for the reader. Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells and The Encyclopedia ofSpirits, surpasses herself in this peerlessly expansive guide for allinterested in folklore, mythology, and history, as well as those looking forguidance about accessing the power of saints. Illes'sThe Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints, & Sages is the mostcomprehensive, accessible, and effective guide available anywhere.

This one-of-a-kind volume presents the esoteric meanings of names and people, places, key words, and phrases found in the Bible. The ideas presented in this Bible reference book are based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and are presented in a cross-denominational format.

From two of mindbodygreen's top editors comes an essential companion for anyone seeking a deeper spiritual life.

Taking time to nourish yourself and connect to the rhythms of the Earth can feel like a tall order when your days are packed to the brim but this beautifully illustrated handbook can make it a whole lot easier. The Spirt Almanac provides readers with potent, accessible rituals they will want to call on again and again throughout the year to feel more grounded, aligned with their purpose, and in touch with their own innate sense of knowing.

Readers will be invited to practice and personalize dozens of routines incorporating science-backed techniques like breathwork, meditation, and aromatherapy, as well as more esoteric offerings like astrology, crystals, and tarot. Along the way, they will learn the fascinating history of ritual and trace these ancient spiritual practices through the ages to modern day applications from several true masters--from reiki healers to psychologists to sound therapists--who live and breathe this work. Divided by the four seasons, this book features dozens of ideas for spirit and soul enriching rituals including:

- Honor the quiet of winter and the start of the year by setting new intentions with a seed planting ritual
- Come spring, try a breathwork ritual to release blocks and move forward
- Celebrate summer with a forest bathing ritual to clear your mind or a crystal ritual for an open, receptive heart
- Wind down in fall with a self-soothing full moon ceremony to reflect on the year

The Spirit Almanac will infuse your life with more joy, gratitude, and a deeper connection to yourself and our Mother Earth.

This outstanding reference work contains concise quotes from the Edgar Cayce readings on 264 different topics, including past and future world conditions, life's purpose, the evolution of the soul, reincarnation and karma, religion, and health and diet.

A complete chakra guide to help you achieve spiritual growth, wellness, and healing

If you've ever wondered how each chakra--the foundational energy centers of the body--can help you heal and harmonize your body, mind, and spirit, The Complete Guide to Chakras is the perfect resource. It features detailed profiles that illuminate the innate power of 12 different chakras and how they govern our physical bodies, our emotions, and our potential.

The wide range of meditation-based exercises will help you explore how every chakra in your body can be harnessed for strength, vitality, healing, and personal growth. You'll even discover how to use that spiritual knowledge to seek guidance, expand your consciousness, and attract what you desire to live a full and healthy life.

This comprehensive chakra guide offers:

• A complete reference--This book is a comprehensive but accessible introduction to what a chakra is, and how each one can regulate your body's energy system for peace and growth.
• Discover the 12 chakras--Learn about the Earth Star, the Divine Gateway, and every chakra in between, along with empowering exercises for activating and aligning them for spiritual healing and a deeper connection with yourself.
• Beyond chakras--Find background information about the long history of the chakras, the endless ways to engage with them, and even some discussion about auras, different dimensions, and more.

Understand and align every chakra in your body with this clear and informative guide to inner balance.

A room-by-room approach to increasing the positive vibes in your home--creativity, energy, inspiration, clarity--with a toolkit of techniques that will give you plenty of ideas for improving your living and working spaces.
Everyone wants a home that fills them with an all-encompassing feeling of peace: a home that fills the soul with clarity, energy, love, and safety, and supports our perfect experience here on earth. The Healing Home is a guide to designing and living that isn't just about choosing the right throw pillows or organizing your stuff. Its bounty of energetic techniques--including Feng Shui, space clearing, crystal healing, meditation, and mindfulness--emphasizes the connection between body, mind, and spirit in the bedroom, bathroom, living room, and more.

Emotions run high when it comes to food and body shape but, finally, you have a resource to successfully fight all of that. food, body & love can help you end your exhaustive challenges with food and body image. In this eye-opening book, Dr. Kari Anderson tells her personal story of using food reliance as a way to fill social, emotional, and spiritual gaps.

With refreshing honesty and expertise, she explains in simple understandable terms the complex biological and psychological concepts at the root of eating issues. Dr. Kari unfolds scientific evidence revealing a love code to unlock your unhealthy attachment to food. She provides user-friendly tips and strategies to take you from self-loathing to self-acceptance, from struggle to peace.

You will learn:

• How childhood trauma influences longstanding eating behaviors
  
• What Polyvagal theory is, and how it can transform your life
  
• How to harness your nervous system to reduce stress eating
  
• Techniques for cultivating mindfulness in your approach to food and life
  
• Steps for creating safety and peace through a relationship with God
  
• To love and accept yourself at every size and stage of your journey
  

With Dr. Kari's book in hand, you have a compassionate counselor, kindred spirit, and mentor immediately accessible to champion your crusade to heal your relationship with food and form, forevermore.

Libérate de los pensamientos perturbadores, negativos, obsesivos y recupera la paz mental.

Te asaltan pensamientos feos que te avergüenzan y te roban la paz mental?

Si te sientes atrapado en un ciclo de pensamientos negativos, ansiedad y obsesiones que invaden tu mente, este libro es tu guía para romper esas cadenas y encontrar serenidad.

Aquí descubrirás técnicas efectivas para gestionar esos pensamientos perturbadores y liberarte de la espiral de negatividad, con técnicas como:

- Programación Neurolingüística (PNL): reprograma tu mente y elimina patrones que ya no te sirven.

- Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual (TCC): identifica y desafía las creencias que amplifican la ansiedad y el estrés.

- Mindfulness: conecta con el presente y aprende a observar tus pensamientos sin dejar que te dominen.

Con ejemplos reales y consejos fáciles de aplicar, este libro te ofrece un camino práctico para liberarte de los pensamientos negativos. Este libro no solo te llevará hacia un estado de paz interior, sino que también te ayudará a construir resiliencia mental. Aprenderás a diferenciar tus pensamientos de la realidad, minimizando la ansiedad y las obsesiones.

Tres ventajas que obtendrás de este libro:

1. Disolver la ansiedad: reduce el peso de los pensamientos negativos y perturbadores y recupera la tranquilidad.

2. Liberarte de las obsesiones: deja de sentirte atrapado por patrones repetitivos y toma las riendas de tu mente.

3. Claridad y equilibrio mental: crea un estado de paz y confianza para vivir sin miedo y sin angustia.

Estás listo para comenzar una vida libre de pensamientos intrusivos?

Tu transformación empieza con esta lectura!

Si respiras, necesitas leer este libro. Wallace Nichols Un libro transformador que va a cambiar completamente la manera en la que pensamos en nuestro cuerpo y nuestra mente. Joshua Foer Sabías que de las 5.400 especies de mamíferos somos la única que tiene los dientes torcidos? Hace 150 años el ser humano dejó de masticar, y con ello no solo se inició un proceso de deformación de nuestras mandíbulas, sino que empezamos a respirar por la boca en lugar de por la nariz. En este apasionante libro, que ya ha seducido a millones de lectores en todo el mundo, descubriremos que los humanos llevamos cerca de dos siglos involucionando y las graves consecuencias que ello tiene en nuestra salud física y mental. Aprenderemos cómo podemos revertir esta situación y acabar para siempre con los problemas de sueño, ronquidos y dolor de espalda, reducir el estrés, disfrutar más del sexo y prevenir el envejecimiento. No importa lo que comas ni cuánto ejercicio hagas; da igual que seas joven, fuerte e inteligente. Tu salud depende esencialmente de la manera en que respiras. Y lo estás haciendo mal. No importa lo que comas ni cuánto ejercicio hagas. Tu salud depende esencialmente de la manera en que respiras. Y lo estás haciendo mal.

The SOURCE channeled by Varda Hasselmann during extensive trance sessions gives comforting and enlightning answers to the questions of life. The SOURCE communicates that every human leads a meaningful life imbedded in a greater spiritual context. In the system of Archetypes of the Soul introduced here the reader finds a new and practical approach to their individual life-task and a meaningful existence.

Stunning images of mandalas as they appear in our universe illustrate the story of unity, making this book an uplifting visual treat that reveals our connection to the world and to one another.

The mandala is an archetypal symbol of wholeness that is replicated on a cosmic scale, not only in art, architecture, and religion, but throughout the universe. The concepts and primal patterns it represents are the base upon which all physical things are created. A visual symphony, The Mandala Book showcases and explores 500 stunning mandalic images from nature and civilization. Drawing from history, science, and art, Lori Bailey Cunningham takes you on a journey that spans from the tiniest particle of matter to spiral galaxies in the farthest reaches of the universe, from prehistoric petroglyphs to Carl Jung. And, at the end, she includes 13 beautiful mandalas to photocopy and color, for meditation or fun.

Now in paperback, with new text treatment and modernized design throughout.

''DURING THE YEAR 2020, the COVID-19 Pandemic affected people across the world in a number of different ways . . . I personally chose to use the time to carry out a lengthy Magical Ritual to invoke an Angel and subsequently summon and bind all the Demons of Hell.''

In 1996 as a young man, Alex Sumner brought a copy of Mathers' The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, made most famous by the occultist Aleister Crowley. Alex left it lying on his bookshelf for almost a quarter of a century . . . until the pandemic lockdown caused him to work from home on full-pay - and enabled him to complete the Abramelin Operation.

IN THIS BOOK YOU WILL DISCOVER:

- The magical diary of a magician who performed the Abramelin Operation for six months, right through to its exciting end

- What the Operation is, how it is performed and what to expect from Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel

- Why most books about Abramelin are full of mistakes and how you can work out the truth for yourself.

- Worked examples of how to make use of the Word Squares to attain fantastic magical effects. And . . .

- Why the Abramelin Operation is actually easier than many people seem to think

Embark on a transformative journey into the ancient wisdom of runic connections with 'Runic Connections: A Practical Handbook to Creating Binding Runes.' This comprehensive guide navigates the intricate realm of the Elder Futhark runes, offering detailed insights into their rich symbolism and empowering readers to imbue each symbol with profound meaning. Balancing depth and conciseness, the handbook ensures an immersive learning experience, guiding practitioners through practical exercises and examples that illuminate the art of drawing runes and crafting intent statements. Ethical considerations surrounding runic inscriptions are explored, emphasizing the impact of responsible rune crafting on individuals and communities alike.

The disclaimer within 'Runic Connections' underscores the diversity of rune interpretations, presenting the author's personal insights while encouraging readers to explore their unique perspectives on the runes. As a bonus, the handbook provides a valuable array of reference charts, including a Runic/Alpha chart, Birth Rune Chart, and a comprehensive Master List detailing meanings, symbology, and associated energies of the Elder Futhark runes.

Whether you are a novice seeking an introduction to runic arts or an experienced practitioner aiming to deepen your understanding, 'Runic Connections' stands as an indispensable guide to the transformative world of binding runes. Embrace the profound power of intent and symbolism as you embark on a journey to unlock the hidden potential within each rune, with this practical handbook serving as your trusted companion on the path of runic wisdom and connection.

A complete chakra guide to help you achieve spiritual growth, wellness, and healing

If you've ever wondered how each chakra--the foundational energy centers of the body--can help you heal and harmonize your body, mind, and spirit, The Complete Guide to Chakras is the perfect resource. It features detailed profiles that illuminate the innate power of 12 different chakras and how they govern our physical bodies, our emotions, and our potential.

The wide range of meditation-based exercises will help you explore how every chakra in your body can be harnessed for strength, vitality, healing, and personal growth. You'll even discover how to use that spiritual knowledge to seek guidance, expand your consciousness, and attract what you desire to live a full and healthy life.

This comprehensive chakra guide offers:

• A complete reference--This book is a comprehensive but accessible introduction to what a chakra is, and how each one can regulate your body's energy system for peace and growth.
• Discover the 12 chakras--Learn about the Earth Star, the Divine Gateway, and every chakra in between, along with empowering exercises for activating and aligning them for spiritual healing and a deeper connection with yourself.
• Beyond chakras--Find background information about the long history of the chakras, the endless ways to engage with them, and even some discussion about auras, different dimensions, and more.

Understand and align every chakra in your body with this clear and informative guide to inner balance.

A comprehensive guide to understanding and mastering healing and psychic techniques. Tap into your intuition, heart and soul and be amazed at how your skills unfold and develop in surprising ways.

The Spiritual Guidebook includes information about opening the third eye, chakras, tarot, mediumship, crystals, reiki, healing, meditation, channelling, automatic writing, auras, scrying, psychometry, energy, essential oils, yoga, guides, shamanism, numerology, health, quantum physics, sacred geometry, self-hypnosis, mind power, past lives and spirit releasement. Written by Anna Comerford, an award-winning Australian psychic the Spiritual Guidebook will expand your psychic knowledge and intuitive-healing abilities in ways you never imagined.

From Aarab Zereq to Zos Kia Cultus, this is the most up-to-date, comprehensive guide to the history, philosophies, and personalities of Western occultism.

Written by an occult scholar and practitioner with the assistance of hundreds of experts in the field, this volume presents the latest in scholarly research and points out errors in previous writings-revealing truths much more interesting and dramatic than the fictional histories that obscured them.

The New Encyclopedia of the Occult is an invaluable reference guide to magic, alchemy, astrology, divination, Tarot, palmistry, and geomancy; magical orders such as the Golden Dawn and Rosicrucians; important occultists; and religions and spiritual traditions associated with occultism such as Wicca, Thelema, Theosophy, and the modern Pagan movement.

Praise:
This is an important source for libraries to have in their collections to assist anyone seeking information about the many aspects of occult traditions.--Booklist

Greer delivers a well researched, informative, and unbiased encyclopedia...Highly recommended for all public libraries and where interest merits.--Library Journal