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The Eye of Odin seeks to combine classic astrology with Norse mythology, blending both in order to get a deeper understanding of human consciousness itself. Per Henrik Gullfoss presents a book that will be of interest to everyone, from Norse Pagans to occultists to astrologers. Norse Myth meets Astrology Per Henrik Gullfoss is widely known throughout Norway as one of the leading experts in the field of Norse myth and astrology, and within these pages he brilliantly brings together both of these topics to show the reader how these old stories led to the development of human consciousness and mystical thought. This important work will be of interest to occultists, astrologers, and other magical practitioners who align with the Norse current of beliefs.

Kenneth Johnson has written a beautiful book that will open the door to the magic of the Baltics. Explore the Amber Coast and its many magical mysteries, meet a pagan sun goddess, and explore the spirituality of a people who were the last to convert to Christianity in long-ago Europe. Discover the Magic of the Baltics Kenneth Johnson takes us on another magical journey in his third Crossed Crow Books title, Dance of the Sun Goddess: Pagan Folkways of the Baltic Coast. This is the first easily accessible book in the English language to offer an in-depth look into the Pagan folk traditions of the Baltic Coast, the last region of Europe to be converted to Christianity. We are introduced to the goddesses and gods of this magical land, as well as seasonal and family rituals that shed a surprising light on some of the most ancient concepts of Pagan Europe. Dance of the Sun Goddess is an inspiring addition to traditional Pagan and magical practices.

Drawing on the myriad of beliefs from European witch traditions, Nathan King has created an impressive guidebook, combining mythology and folklore with operative rituals designed to enliven and quicken the metaphorical Witch Blood that courses through our veins. The Witchblood Awakens Witches are not just users of magick; we are a physical embodiment, reflection, and power of the source. Coursing through our veins is a potent, magickal elixir called the Witchblood, our personal source of power that creates the spark igniting our spells and rituals. In his first book, Awakening the Witch Blood, folkloric witch and high priest Nathan King takes the reader on a truly magickal journey through witch-lore, ultimately leading you on a journey of self discovery.

Gather your fellow witches and let the coven make magic! Written with the coven in mind, Deborah Blake's Circle, Coven, & Grove is a fantastic resource for the magical group looking for a solid ritual framework. Whether you are a new coven looking to jumpstart your group rituals or an established coven looking for fresh, new ideas for rituals, then Circle, Coven, & Grove will make an excellent addition to your library.

The Celtic mysteries are alive and well, and Jeremy Schewe is here to show us how to tap into these mysteries for inspiration and spiritual fulfillment. Weaving together personal experiences alongside Celtic myth and lore, we are shown how to form a relationship with the living Irish landscape and how Irish culture, heritage, and language can sustain our spiritual pursuits. You will learn about the sovereign goddesses of Ireland, the Irish origin of the Holy Grail, the mystical lore of forests and woods, the magic of the Irish holy wells, the virtues of certain aspects of the Irish landscape, and much more. Anyone who's inspired by the idea of incorporating the Irish-Celtic mythos into their magical and spiritual traditions will find this book offering a wealth of information.

The Magic of the Elements is the second installment in Deborah Lipp's elemental magic series. Building on the lessons and foundations she laid out in her first title with Crossed Crow, The Way of Four, the reader is challenged to dive deeper into the magical arts through spellcasting that draws power from earth, air, fire, and water. This down-to-earth yet highly engaging guidebook will show the seeker how to create spells using the four elements as a baseline, while providing detailed information about magical sources of power, the importance of focus in spellcrafting, and methods of raising power in magical practice.

Flight of the Firebird: Slavic Magical Wisdom & Lore by Kenneth Johnson is an incredible guide into the folk magical traditions of the Slavic peoples. Documenting his time spent studying with the magical practitioners abroad, Flight of the Firebird offers a unique perspective into the magical practices of an incredibly beautiful culture. The book is filled with the author's real-world experiences alongside the wisdom and teachings of the Slavic magical elders to create a highly engaging and quite operative book of magic and folklore.

The Holy Grail is many things to many people. The medieval troubadour saw it as a vision of heaven. In the twenty-first century, the quantum physicist finds heaven in parallel universes. The shaman, who links prehistory with the modern world, travels in other dimensions knowing he will experience the parameters of existence. In Sun God and Moon Maiden, Gordon Strong suggests that the presence of the Grail questions not only space and time but perception itself. The philosophy of Plato, the psychology of Jung and the nobility of kings are within the Grail's domain. It resides in the endless galaxy of the mind. This interior landscape is where we discover yet more gateways into Inner Space, realms where we may come to know the universe, and ourselves. From Atlantis to Arthur's Camelot, the path to Avalon still awaits. As Gordon Strong demonstrates in this fascinating book - encompassing mythology, magic and modern physics - the ancient wisdom of the Qabalah, the Tarot and Sacred Stone Circles are poised to lead us to the Chalice of Inspiration.

Wiccan Mysteries: Ancient Origins & Teachings, originally published back in 1997, proved to be an influential work that shaped the magical practices of many, and Crossed Crow Books is pleased to make this title available to readers once again. Whether you are new to the craft or have been practicing for years, Raven Grimassi's Wiccan Mysteries offers several thought-provoking ideas and concepts that the magical practitioner can use to deepen their craft. Contained herein are some of the more foundational mysteries that a seeker may encounter. Concepts such as reincarnation, the various magical planes of existence, symbols, rites, and works of magic are all explored from a pre-Christian vantage point, allowing the reader to see how the myriad of origins have inspired the manifestation of Wicca as a dynamic system of magical practice--a fascinating read regardless of your magical path.

Tap into the power of the seasonal and lunar tides with Sandra Kyne's Witches' Sabbats & Esbats.

The magic of Iceland is known to all those who have set foot on this seemingly desolate rock in the North Atlantic. Mystical staves, crafty hidden folk, and the dangerous ghosts of long dead priests all have their place within the magic of the island. However, our plant life tends to go unnoticed. Hiding in the shadows of a misty mountain or thriving in the warmth of a geothermal stream, the plants of this island hold potent magic that is waiting to be called upon.Albert Shiell Bjorn(@sussex_pellar) has done a beautiful job of combining the wisdom and magic of these mystical plants into a beautifully illustrated tome. The book is filled with magical lore, potent spells, and mystical formulas that will allow the practitioner of the magical arts to create incredible changes in their lives.

On June 22, 1951 the last of the Witchcraft Acts was repealed in the UK. This single action would lead to the rise of what would become the global witchcraft revival movement. Despite another year marking the passing of this historical event, so much of our history still remains lost, misunderstood, or frankly made inaccessible to the magical community at large. There is a craving for better information about the more recent history of Witchcraft in the hopes that these gaps in knowledge may be filled, and it's the author's intention to make Witchcraft Unchained: Exploring the History & Traditions of British Craft the book that will do just that. By addressing the metaphorical chains that have found their way into our community and restoring what has been lost, misunderstood, or made inaccessible, the reader can become empowered with new thoughts which will allow them to connect with their magic on a deeper and more personal level.

Providing more than fifty exercises, rituals, spells, and recipes, this book teaches you how to honor and work magically with the dead.

The Black Book of Johnathan Knotbristle: A Devil's Parable & Guide for Witches offers an engaging, hands-on manual of old style Witchcraft disguised in the creatively woven words of the Devil's parable. Chris Allaun, drawing on his decades of experience in the study and practice of Witchcraft, utilizes storytelling to illustrate how a Witch could have found compact, and thus power, through communion with the figure known as the Devil. Each chapter is a new lesson told from the perspective of our main character, Johnathan Knotbristle, that he, in turn, learns from the Devil. The second part of the book is the actual grimoire that offers the reader step by step instructions for working the acts of magic referenced in part one. It includes workings to create the Devil's Stang, methods of entering trance, instructions on spirit conjuration, and much, much more.

Join Sandra Kynes as she takes us on a journey deep into the cosmos in this revised and updated edition of her book Star Magic. This book takes an incredibly unique approach to magic and draws on the mythology and folklore of the stars themselves, as well as the constellations as a whole, to inspire and empower our magical workings. Within these pages, the reader will learn how to enhance astral travel, or soul flight, using the power of the stars and will be shown a technique for creating a spiral of star energy, in addition to a good number of spells and other magical workings that align with certain stars and constellations.As Witches, we tend to spend a lot of time working with the magic of the earth, and we often forget that there's an entire universe just overhead-a vast expanse of stars and constellations, each with their own story, each shining forth with an incredibly radiant supply of power. We just need to reach up and seize it-and Sandra Kynes can show us how.

The name Merlin has captured the hearts and imaginations of a countless many over the centuries, and despite all of the stories surrounding this magical and mythical figure, there is still a shroud of mystery that surrounds him. Who was Merlin? Where did he come from? How was he drawn to the Arte Magical? Gordon Strong's Merlin: Master of Magick seeks to shed some light on these questions, and many more, offering a fresh perspective on the myth and magic of Merlin himself. So, if you find yourself drawn to the mysteries of Merlin or fascinated by tales of Arthurian legend, then curl up with an edition of the renowned Gordon Strong's Merlin: Master of Magick and let this wisdom inspire your practice.

Steve Blamires' Celtic Tree Mysteries serves as an incredible guidebook into the magical world of the trees that make up the Ogham. Within these pages, the reader is given a solid foundation upon which to build an engaging practice that utilizes the myth and lore of each of the twenty trees and is also shown how to connect with the power of each tree on a practical, spiritual, and mental level. If you find yourself drawn to a magical tradition inspired by Celtic mythology, or even the Celtic landscape itself, this book will be a valuable resource that will inspire your practice for years to come.

The four elements of earth, air, fire, and water have become hallmarks of many branches of modern Witchcraft, yet most books only scratch the surface when it comes to exploring these powers in greater detail. In The Way of Four, practicing Witch Deborah Lipp takes the reader on an in-depth exploration of each of these four elements, showing the seeker how to connect with them through a series of magical exercises, techniques, spells, and rituals. This book will prove to be a valuable resource for the new witch looking to build an active magical practice or the more seasoned practitioner who might be looking to further intensify their existing practice.

Embrace your inner shadow with Kimberly Sherman-Cook's incredible tome, In the Shadows of 13 Moons. By tapping into the power and potency of the dark moon using the rituals, exercises, and magical workings contained herein, both the experienced Witch and the newcomer to the craft, will be introduced to new and exciting paths that lead to self-discovery, fulfillment, and empowerment. Highly practical and incredibly engaging, the reader will be introduced to concepts such as working within a dark circle of power, understanding elemental reversals, and channeling the power of dark deities. Also contained within this book are methods of revealing your inner shadow, navigating the inner landscapes, and a vast array of spells and rituals designed to be worked in conjunction with the dark moon. Unlike other books, the author includes a section on adapting these workings for group or coven work, making this book a wonderful working guide for groups looking to explore their shadow aspects together.

Legends, Tales, & Parables: A Witch's Book of Terribles is an illustrated collection of fairy tales featuring witches and the practice of magic at the center of each story. From the timid garden witch, Aunt Brynelda, to the dastardly Nonna Noxa, these tales showcase many valuable lessons for any who practice the art of witchcraft. Whether you are a witch yourself seeking to further understand the craft, or simply wanting to enjoy a whimsical tale, A Witch's Book of Terribles will serve you well.

This beautifully written book will show seekers of the magical arts how to reclaim the old traditions of our pagan ancestors, which, as this book will show, were heavily rooted in shamanism. Kenneth Johnson takes the reader on a journey far into the past where these shamanistic practices of medieval and Renaissance European people can be explored while simultaneously teaching the working Witch how to incorporate these older traditions into their own magical practice. Included in this book are explorations of the mystical otherworld, instructions on how to discover one's Tree of Power, methods of entering the World Mountain to gain wisdom, an in-depth overview of folkloric initiatory practices, the folklore of the Wild Hunt, and much more.

Alaric Albertsson's Travels Through Middle Earth: The Path of a Saxon Pagan is a beautifully written book that tells the reader how to incporporate these old pagan beliefs into modern magical practice. The book itself serves as a bridge to the past - connecting the reader to folklore, traditions, and rituals of the Anglo-Saxons in a way that is both comforting and familiar, while still engaing enough to help the reader add depth to their practice.Contained herein are instructions for performing the húsel, which is a ritual designed to honor one's ancestors, the Gods, and the elves and dwarves. Also included are observations on Anglo-Saxon cosmology, the wyrd and it's connection to fate, seasonal tides and ways to celebrate them, rites of passage, worshop, and magic. This book is truly a must have for anyone seeking alignment with the old ways of the Anglo-Saxons.I've had the opportunity to see the effect of Alaric's writing on those who are hungry for the magick of the Anglo-Saxon traditions, recommend his books to students and friends, and had the joy to reference his books in my own work, including his fabulous mead recipe. - Christopher Penczak, author of the Temple of Witchcraft Series For the reader looking to explore a spiritual path with roots as deep as any modern initiatory tradition, Travels Through Middle Earth offers a rich resource. This re-release of Albertsson's seminal work is extensively updated and revised, making an excellent resource into something truly special. - Lisa McSherry, Facing North (www.facingnorth.net)In a genre rich with the lore of Celts and Vikings, the Anglo-Saxons - the ancestors of more than a few of us - often seem conspicuous by their absence. Here, finally, is a thorough introduction to the Pagan Anglo-Saxon tradition which is notable not only for its deep scholarship but for its engaging literary style.- Kenneth Johnson, author of Witchcraft & the Shamanic Journey and Flight of the Firebird: Slavic Magical Wisdom & Lore

It's the 15th Anniversary of this wonderfully brilliant tome from Raven Digitalis. Originally published as Shadow Magick Compendium, this revised and expanded edition is filled to the brim with bits of lore, history, meditations, and exercises that the Witch can employ to embrace their own inner darkness. Practical and grounded in its approach, this book is still intimate enough to remind the Witch as well as the casual reader that darkness exists as a positive force we can actively embrace. Through facing the darker aspects of ourselves, of society, and of the world, can we truly embrace the totality of our power.Within these pages, the reader will be introduced to concepts such as the role of thoughts and emotions in the Witch's craft, incorporating invocation and godform assumptions into one's practice, retrieving parts of one's soul, and workings to find and commune with one's spirit animal. Also contained herein are folkloric and magickal associations of a wide spectrum of flora and fauna, making this a useful resource in writing spells or rituals that may align with the shadowy current of the world.

The Wildwood Way offers an awe-inspiring look into the practical and spiritual insights that manifest while living as one with nature. Cliff Seruntine has spent most of his life in wild places and takes the reader on a magical and engaging journey into the inner life of the natural world, showing us how to forge a strong connection with the land through homesteading, hunting, gathering, harvesting, and living in gentle harmony with the spirit presences within these places. For those seeking to enhance their connection to the nature, The Wildwood Way will prove to be a profound and uplifting read.

A Spirit Work Primer by Naag Loki Shivanath offers readers a well-structured, highly practical, and results-oriented system of spirit conjuration, suitable for magicians and witches alike.