Magi, trolddom og alkymi

Den yderste kyst er tredje bind i Ursula K. Le Guins episke fantasy-serie om Troldmanden Gæt og Jordhavet.Fra landet Enlad kommer den unge pris Arren til Roke, hvor troldmanden Gæt nu er blevet ærkekogler. Arren bringer dårlige nyheder: Troldmændene i Enlad og på andre øer har glemt deres besværgelser og formularer. Sammen med Arren drager Gæt ud for at finde oprindelsen til den onde kraft, som skaber uligevægt i verden, og som er i færd med at udtørre den livsvigtige trolddomskunsts kilder. Det bliver en vanskelig og farefuld rejse, som fører Arren og Gæt til verdens yderste kyst, til de dødes land. Her skal styrkeprøven stå mellem Gæt og den, som sidder med magten over liv og død. Udfaldet er afgørende for hele Jordhavets skæbne.Den yderste kyst er afslutningen på Ursula K. Le Guins første trilogi i sagaen om Jordhavet.Serien om Jordhavet er en moderne klassiker inden for fantasy-genren. Blandt mange andre har den inspireret J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter-serie og George Martins Game of Thrones-saga. Desuden har Le Guins serie modtaget mange litterære priser og regnes ofte blandt alletiders bedste fantasy-værker.

Atuans grave er andet bind i Ursula K. Le Guins episke fantasy-serie om Troldmanden Gæt og Jordhavet.”Når ypperstepræstinden dør, gennemsøger de hele Atuan for at finde en pige, som blev født den nat, præstinden døde. Og de finder altid en: Fordi hun er den genfødte præstinde. Når barnet er fem, bringer de det her til stedet. Og når det er seks, bliver det skænket til De Navnløse, som fortærer dets sjæl. Og så tilhører det dem – og har tilhørt dem lige siden tidernes morgen.”Denne skæbne tilfalder pigen Tenar. Hun rives bort fra sin familie og indsættes som Den enbårne Præstinde på øen Atuan. Hun får et nyt navn: Arha, Den Fortærede. I de mørke og labyrintiske gange under gravene på Atuan hviler Jordens gamle kræfter, De Navnløse, og Arha begynder at udforske de steder, som kun hun selv og de udvalgte præstinder må besøge. Men en dag er der lys i den underjordiske labyrint. En tyv er kommet til Atuan for at røve de mørke magters rigeste skat, Erreth-Akbes ring – en troldmand ved navn Gæt. Egentlig burde Arha straffe Gæt, men troldmanden vækker tvivlen i hende. Kan hun undslippe mørkets kræfter og finde sin egen vej?Serien om Jordhavet er en moderne klassiker inden for fantasy-genren. Blandt mange andre har den inspireret J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter-serie og George Martins Game of Thrones-saga. Desuden har Le Guins serie modtaget mange litterære priser og regnes ofte blandt alletiders bedste fantasy-værker.

The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn has been considered one of the most important Western magical systems for over a century. Although much of their knowledge has been published, to really enter the system required initiation within a Golden Dawn temple ― until now.

Celtic magic. These words conjure up images of Druids and mystical oak groves, daring Irish warriors, fairies, elves, and ancient deities who took an active part in the lives of the people who worshipped them. Practical and easy to understand, Celtic Magic offers important features that distinguish it from other books written about the Celts.

Elves and dwarves, gnomes and frost giants...Norse mythology is filled with tales of such supernatural beings, nature spirits, and powerful deities. Many people know that the Norse people were fierce warriors, but did you know that they were powerful magicians as well? Norse Magic has everything you need to learn in order to begin practicing Norse spirituality. Discover the history and religion of the Vikings, including Norse mythology, seasonal festivals, and magical techniques. If you are interested in practicing Norse Wicca, you'll learn about the three-fold goddess and the god, as well as how to celebrate the holidays, all from the perspective of Norse Paganism. Discover the secrets of herb magic, cauldron magic, cord magic, elf magic, dwarf magic, and more. These magical techniques are presented in a clear, step-by-step format. The practice of Norse magic enlists the help of the Asa-Gods, Light Elves and good Dwarves. It elicits aid from dead ancestors and the rulers of the Elements. It is an active magic, reserved for participants, not bystanders. In order to work the magic of this system you must attune yourself to the powers of the Elements, calling upon the Asa-Gods and other supernatural beings. Norse Magic includes complete instructions, exercises, and rituals for this technique. The Norse Pagans were one of the last European societies to convert to Christianity, but their Pagan mythology and magic survived and continues to thrive. Norse Magic is your key to the study and practice of this powerful and ancient spiritual system.

Natural magic is the ancient and powerful art of using material substances—herbs, stones, incenses, oils, and much more—to tap into the hidden magical powers of nature, transforming your surroundings and yourself. Not just a cookbook of spells, the Encyclopedia of Natural Magic provides an introduction to the philosophy and ways of thought underlying this system. It also gives detailed information on 176 different herbs, trees, stones, metals, oils, incenses, and other substances, and offers countless ways to put them to magical use. With this book and a visit to your local herb store, rock shop, or your backyard garden, you're ready to enter the world of natural magic.

Stir up passion with violet or nab a new job with honeysuckle. From parsley to periwinkle, people enjoy herbs for their aroma, taste, and healing abilities, but few are aware of the enchanting powers harnessed within these multipurpose plants. Breathing new life into herbal folklore and wisdom, Ellen Dugan introduces the magical side of these natural treasures. The author of Cottage Witchery describes the magical traits of flowers, roots, trees, spices, and other commonly found herbs. Under her guidance, readers learn the basics of magic and spellworking so they may safely explore herbal magic on their own for health, luck, prosperity, romance, protection, and more!

Hoodoo is an eclectic blend of African traditions, Native American herbalism, Judeo-Christian ritual, and magical healing. Tracing Hoodoo's magical roots back to West Africa, Stephanie Rose Bird provides a fascinating history of this nature-based healing tradition and gives practical advice for applying Hoodoo magic to everyday life.

That magical, mystical, glorious Moon—invite her power into your life every day, from fixing your computer to blessing your pets. You'll learn how each Moon phase affects your spellwork, including the seldom-discussed energies of the true Blue Moon, the Black Moon, the void-of-course moon, and the lunar eclipse. Follow the Moon as she traverses each sign of the zodiac, and discover how each astrological phase affects magic, mundane events, and gardening—and how your personal Moon sign affects your magical work. This guide by popular author Dorothy Morrison includes more than 140 spells, chants, and rituals, along with Esbat celebrations for the Full Moon.

Including hands-on spiritual exercises and guided meditations, offers an accessible and enjoyable way to learn about your personality type and its spiritual implications-and insight on the sacred tasks that are uniquely yours to perform in this world.