SPRING
EQUINOX!
WELCOME
to the Edge of the Circle Newsletter. This newsletter has come about
as an effort to reach out to the Pagan/ Occult community
(particularly in Seattle where we are based) to inform the community
of what events are happening at our store. Without further ado,
welcome, and enjoy.
Regards,
Erica (Raven) Branch-Butler, Editrix- golanv1@yahoo.com
WHO
WE ARE: Edge
of the Circle Books is Seattle's resource for Paganism & the
Occult. This newsletter seeks to provide the Seattle community with a
place to list events, post articles, and do a bit of networking.
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THE
GREAT WORK OF THE FLESH:
Sexual
Magic East and West
By
Sarane Alexandrian
Paperback:
240 pages
Publisher:
Destiny Books (February 5, 2015)
List
Price: $16.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
An
inside look at sex magic in Eastern and Western Mystery traditions--
Details
the sex magic practices of P. B. Randolph, Aleister Crowley, Austin
Osman Spare, Julius Evola, and Maria de Naglowska
Includes
a complete overview of love magic in the Middle Ages, with accounts
of the use of potions, powders, spells, and enchantments
Explores
sex magic techniques of the East, including Taoist sexual alchemy
Magic,
almost in its entirety, is connected to sexuality. It is through the
natural magic of love that sex magic operates, harnessing the forces
that join lovers together. In this extensive study of sex magic in
the Eastern and Western Mystery traditions, Sarane Alexandrian
explains how there is a sex magic connected with every religion,
spiritual belief system, and initiatory society.
Exploring
sexual practices in folk magic, high magic, alchemy, and religion,
the author begins with a complete overview of love magic in the
Middle Ages, including accounts of the use of potions, powders,
spells, and enchantments, and he reveals how these techniques related
to the religious practices of the time. He introduces the Taoist
sexual alchemy practices of Mantak Chia, the secret tantric practices
of the Tibetan bons, sexual shiatsu, and a Vietnamese practice called
“mouth moxa.”
Examining
the sacred sexuality that arose in Western initiatory orders in the
late 19th and early 20th centuries, Alexandrian details the
development of P. B. Randolph’s white sexual magic and the black
sexual magic of Aleister Crowley, as well as explaining the practices
of Austin Osman Spare, Julius Evola and the Ur Group, and Maria de
Naglowska. He reveals the scientific principles underlying sex magic
and how successful results are guaranteed by the influences of the
heavenly bodies and the radiant powers of color, number, scents, and
physical movements, which intensify the activity of the human
bioelectric field. Alexandrian also details the tantra practices of
Margot Anand, the sexual rituals of Wicca, and magical “sex aids,”
including talismans and jewels.
Providing
complete practical information, the author explains how, through sex
magic, a couple can extract from each other what they are missing by
way of virility and femininity, multiplying their energies tenfold
and merging the carnal and spiritual worlds to experience
transcendent adventures in the deepest depths of reality.
About
the Author:
Sarane
Alexandrian was a member of the surrealist group in Paris in the
years directly after World War II. He is the author of more than 60
books, including novels, a memoir, and studies of occultism,
eroticism, and art. He died in Paris in 2009.
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THE
ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO POSSESSION, DEPOSSESSION,
AND
DIVINE RELATIONSHIPS
By
Diana L. Paxson
Paperback:
288 pages
Publisher:
Weiser Books (March 1, 2015)
List
Price: $21.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Bestselling
author of several fantasy novels including Marion Zimmer Bradley's
Ancestors of Avalon, Diana L. Paxson now turns her attention to
Trance Possession. Specifically, how to safely and effectively enter
and to exit possessory trance. In possessory trance, one voluntarily
offers one's body as a vehicle for spirit work. This differs from
other forms of trance in that one's "normal" personality is
replaced by a personality that is identified by oneself and one's
community as a spirit or a god.
Here
Paxson explores all aspects of trance possession, including:
- how to prepare for possessory trance
- how to enter and exit trance possession safely, and what to do if things get too heavy
- connecting with Saints and Spirits, including those found in Afro-Diasporic religions
A
practical book of particular interest to witches and pagans, each
chapter includes two to five exercises that will assist you in your
personal experiences with possession.
Diana
L. Paxson is the author of nearly three dozen novels, including the
bestselling "Avalon" series (ghostwriting for Marion Zimmer
Bradley) and several works of spiritual nonfiction including Taking
Up the Runes (Weiser Books). She has been a practicing priestess
for nearly thirty years and lectures and conducts workshops in North
America and Europe. She lives in Berkeley, California.
Visit
her at www.diana-paxson.com.
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THE
SECRET CHAMBER OF OSIRIS:
Lost
Knowledge of the Sixteen Pyramids
By
Scott Creighton and Rand Flem-Ath (Foreword)
Paperback:
256 pages
Publisher:
Bear & Company; First Edition edition (December 25, 2014)
List
Price: $18.00
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Reveals
the true purpose behind the pyramids of Giza and the location of the
secret vault of Egyptian treasures hidden on the Giza plateau
Details how the first 16 pyramids represent the allegorical “dismembered body of Osiris” and the legendary missing part is a secret underground chamber
Explains how the pyramids were built as recovery vaults and with the secret chamber contained everything needed to rebuild civilization after the Deluge
Examines
the technology used to build the pyramids and “fly the stones into
place”
After
nearly 200 years of the pyramid-as-tomb theory, a growing body of
evidence suggests the first 16 pyramids of ancient Egypt were not
royal tombs but nearly indestructible recovery vaults designed to
revive civilization after an anticipated major catastrophe, the
Deluge of Thoth.
Scott
Creighton examines the prophecy of catastrophe and the ancient
Egyptians’ massive undertaking to ensure the survival of their
civilization. He explains how the pyramids acted as easily located
storehouses for seeds, tools, and civilizing knowledge, yet they
would have been too visible to house the precious treasures necessary
to restore the rich culture of ancient Egypt. For this, the ancients
created a secret chamber whose existence was hidden in myth and whose
location was encoded in the Giza pyramids.
Creighton
shows how, collectively, the first 16 pyramids represent the
allegorical “dismembered body of Osiris,” the Egyptian god of
agriculture and rebirth, and, as in the myth of Osiris, one part is
missing or hidden--a secret chamber under the sands of the Giza
plateau. Creighton reveals how the 3 great pyramids of Giza “point”
to the secret location and how they were built with technology akin
to modern hot air balloons, used to “fly the stones into place”
as cited in Egyptian legends and shown in ancient art.
Offering
a new understanding of this remarkable civilization, the author
concludes with a startling revelation: shortly after he revealed the
location of the secret chamber of Osiris--a location never before
explored--it became the site of a major excavation by the Egyptian
authorities, the results of which have yet to be made public.
About
the Author:
Scott
Creighton is an engineer whose extensive travels have allowed him to
explore many of the world’s ancient sacred sites. The host of the
Alternative Egyptology forum on www.AboveTopSecret.com
, he is the co-author of The Giza Prophecy and lives in
Glasgow, Scotland.
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ESOTERIC
EGYPT:
The
Sacred Science of the Land of Khem
By
J. S. Gordon
Paperback:
416 pages
Publisher:
Bear & Company; Reprint edition (February 2, 2015)
List
Price: $25.00
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
A
study of the 100,000-year-old spiritual science of ancient Egypt
Examines
the metaphysical structure of our universe as seen by the ancient
Egyptians, Greeks, and Celts, showing that each is based on the same
central concepts from time immemorial
Reveals that the ancient Egyptians believed in reincarnation and a spiritual evolutionary process
Explains the connections between the movements of Orion and Sirius and the story of Osiris and Isis, the importance of the Pleiades and circumpolar stars to the Egyptians, and the fundamental unity of the Egyptian pantheon
Investigates the people who colonized greater Egypt 100,000 years ago, descendants of the Atlanteans
In
Esoteric Egypt, J. S. Gordon reveals how the sacred science and
wisdom tradition of ancient Egypt--the Land of Khem--stems from an
advanced prehistoric worldwide civilization. Examining the
metaphysical structure of our universe as seen by the ancient
Egyptians, Greeks, and Celts, he shows that each tradition is merely
a variation on the central concepts of the precession of the
equinoxes and the obliquity of the ecliptic pole. He explores the
connections between the cyclical movements of Orion and Sirius and
the story of Osiris and Isis, the importance of the Pleiades and the
circumpolar stars, and the ancient tradition of man as a divine being
“born from the substance of the stars.” He investigates the
people who colonized greater Egypt 100,000 years ago, the progenitors
of ancient Egyptian civilization descended from the 4th- and 5th-Root
Race Atlanteans.
Gordon
explores the magical and esoteric meanings behind Egyptian sacred
ritual and temple art, drawing parallels to the Mystery School
process of initiation. Explaining the fundamental unity of the
Egyptian pantheon and the structure of the after-death state, he
shows that the Egyptians clearly believed in reincarnation and a
spiritual evolutionary process. Revealing the ancient sacred science
of the Land of Khem, teachings passed down from the earliest times,
he examines the psychospiritual nature of the human being and the
function of our spiritual identity and our souls.
About
the Author:
J.
S. Gordon (1946-2013) held a master’s degree in Western esotericism
from the University of Exeter and was a senior fellow of the
Theosophical Society of England, where he lectured on ancient history
and metaphysics. Known for his in-depth knowledge on the ancient
Egyptian mystical tradition, he wrote several books, including The
Path of Initiation and Land of the Fallen Star Gods.
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Pagan
Portals -
THE
MORRIGAN:
Meeting
the Great Queens
By
Morgan Daimler
Series:
Pagan Portals
Paperback:
92 pages
Publisher:
Moon Books (December 12, 2014)
List
Price: $9.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
On
shadowed wings and in raven's call, meet the ancient Irish goddess of
war, battle, prophecy, death, sovereignty, and magic.
This
book is an introduction to the Morrigan and several related goddesses
who share the title, including Badb and Macha. It combines solid
academic information with personal experience in a way that is
intended to dispel the confusion that often surrounds who this
goddess was and is. The Morrigan is as active in the world today as
she ever was in the past but answering her call means answering the
challenge of finding her history and myth in a sea of misinformation,
supposition, and hard-to-find ancient texts. Here in one place, all
of her basic information has been collected along with personal
experiences and advice from a long-time priestess dedicated to a
goddess who bears the title Morrigan.
About
the Author:
Morgan
is an Irish Re-constructionist with Heathen tendencies who has been a
polytheist since the early '90′s. A wandering priestess of Odin
and dedicant of Macha, she teaches classes on Irish and Norse magical
practices, fairies, and related subjects around the northeastern
United States. Morgan's writing has appeared in a variety of
magazines and anthologies including 'By Blood, Bone, and Blade: A
Tribute to the Morrigan' and 'Naming the Goddess'. Morgan
is also the author of nine books including 'Fairy Witchcraft' and the
Urban Fantasy novel 'Murder Between the Worlds'.
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ALL
ACTS OF LOVE & PLEASURE:
Inclusive
Wicca
By
Yvonne Aburrow
Paperback:
276 pages
Publisher:
Avalonia (November 14, 2014)
List
Price: $24.99
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
“All
acts of love and pleasure are my rituals..,”
Doreen
Valiente, The Charge of the Goddess
All
Acts of Love and Pleasure is a companion guide to inclusive Wicca,
which includes all participants regardless of sexual orientation,
disability, age, or other differences, not by erasing or ignoring the
distinctions, but by working with them creatively within initiatory
Craft.
Tracing
the development of Pagan and Wiccan ideas about gender and sexuality,
authority and tradition, we can see that the Craft has evolved since
the 1950s, and will continue to develop in the future. The Author
examines different ideas in relation to initiatory Wicca, such as
eco-spirituality, science, truth, the sacred, sexuality, consent
culture, tradition, and magic, and how these concepts can be explored
as part of a liberal religious tradition and training as a priestess
or priest in Wicca.
Each
chapter offers further reading, a meditation or visualisation, and
practical ideas for rituals and discussions. By examining the origins
and relevance of Wiccan concepts, the reader is challenged to explore
their own views and how they express their own spirituality. Although
the aim of this book is to act as a guide to existing initiatory
covens who want to make their practice more inclusive, its scope is
much broader as it deals with wide-ranging issues including group
dynamics, coven leadership, ritual, ethics, and Wiccan theology and
practice. It is sure to appeal to Pagans, Magicians, Druids and
Witches, of all persuasions and views.
About
the Author:
Yvonne
Aburrow was initiated into Gardnerian Wicca in 1991. She is an author
and poet, with an MA in Contemporary Religions and Spiritualities
from Bath Spa University. All Acts of Love and Pleasure is her eighth
published work.
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BELTANE:
Rituals,
Recipes & Lore for May Day
(Llewellyn's
Sabbat Essentials)
By
Llewellyn, Melanie Marquis
Series:
Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials (Book 2)
Paperback:
240 pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (March 8, 2015)
List
Price: $11.99
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Llewellyn’s
Sabbat Essentials series explores the old and new ways of celebrating
the seasonal rites that are the cornerstones in the witch’s year.
A
well-rounded introduction to Beltane, this attractive book features
rituals, recipes, lore, and correspondences. It includes hands-on
information for modern celebrations, spells and divination, recipes
and crafts, invocations and prayers, and more!
In
agricultural societies, Beltane marked the start of the summer
season. We all have something we want to harvest by the end of the
year—plans we are determined to realize. Beltane is the time to put
our plans into action, and this book will show you how.
**
EVERYDAY
WITCHCRAFT:
Making
Time for Spirit in a Too-Busy World
By
Deborah Blake
Paperback:
240 pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (March 8, 2015)
List
Price: $16.99
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Walk
your personal Pagan path with grace and wisdom, integrating a
spiritual practice into your life in just a few minutes per week.
Simple, fun, and easy to follow, Everyday Witchcraft shows that, no
matter how busy or hectic life is, even small acts can add meaning
and depth to your life.
This
remarkable book is filled with creative ideas and a variety of quick
yet significant ways to connect with the rhythms of nature each day,
not just on sabbats or the full moon. Make your home into a magickal
place, work with the God and Goddess on a regular basis, and discover
the magickal power of animals. From five-minute rituals and
“hibernation vacations” to mini daily divinations, you can easily
make the wisdom and practice of Witchcraft an enriching part of
everyday life.
Praise:
“This
is a book that deserves a place on all shelves for it is pertinent
not only to the Pagan-inclined but to all who look to better their
lives.”—Raymond Buckland, author of Buckland’s Complete Book of
Witchcraft
“A
must-have for any Witch looking to evolve their practice from a mere
study of the Craft into a fully fledged lifestyle.”—Melanie
Marquis, author of A Witch's World of Magick and The Witch's Bag of
Tricks-
Deborah
Blake is the author of Circle, Coven and Grove: A Year of Magickal
Practice (Llewellyn 2007), Everyday Witch A to Z: An Amusing,
Inspiring & Informative Guide to the Wonderful World of
Witchcraft (Llewellyn 2008), The Goddess is in the Details:
Wisdom for the Everyday Witch (Llewellyn 2009), Everyday Witch
A to Z Spellbook (2010) and Witchcraft on a Shoestring (2010).
She has published numerous articles in Pagan publications, including
Llewellyn annuals and has an ongoing column in Witches &
Pagans Magazine.
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MAGIC
MUSHROOM EXPLORER:
Psilocybin
and the Awakening Earth
By
Simon G. Powell
Paperback:
288 pages
Publisher:
Park Street Press; 1 edition (February 5, 2015)
List
Price: $18.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
A
visionary guide to safely using psilocybin mushrooms to tap in to the
wisdom of Nature and reconnect humanity to the biosphere
Examines the most recent scientific studies on psilocybin in the U.S. and U.K.
Details the author’s work to keep the use of psilocybin mushrooms legal in the U.K. and shows that an irrational rejection of scientific evidence underlies the harsh war against psychedelic states of consciousness
Powell
explores the ecopsychological effects of wild psychedelic mushrooms,
including enhanced biophilia, expanded awareness, mystical visions,
and eco-shamanic encounters. He reveals how the beings and
otherworldly teachers common in psilocybin experiences are actually
emissaries from our higher consciousness that emerge when the
floodgates of perception have been opened. He shares vivid
descriptions from many of his own psilocybin journeys and shows how
the mushroom offers a path of return to the ancient wisdom binding
all life on Earth, a wisdom conveyed through tutorial visions and
higher modes of perception. Illustrating psilocybin’s healthful
properties, now acknowledged by mainstream science, Powell describes
his activism in the fight to keep psilocybin mushroom use legal in
the U.K. and shows that an irrational rejection of scientific
evidence underlies the harsh war against psychedelic states of
consciousness.
Laying
the groundwork for a new relationship with our biosphere, Powell
shows how the Earth’s psychedelic medicines can reconnect us to the
spirituality and wisdom of Nature and bring the human race back from
the brink of ecological and existential disaster.
About
the Author:
Simon
G. Powell is the writer and director of the documentary films
Metanoia and Manna and the author of The Psilocybin
Solution and Darwin’s
Unfinished Business. He lives in London.
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90
DAYS TO LEARNING THE TAROT:
No
Memorization Required!
By
Lorri Gifford
Paperback:
288 pages
Publisher:
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.; 1 edition (February 27, 2015)
List
Price: $24.99
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Now
you can connect to The Divine while learning the Tarot through this
90-day program that provides the tools to tap into your intuition.
The
Tarot and stories told within the cards are magical and can apply to
your personal, everyday experiences.
Through
this plan, the images depicted on your favorite Tarot deck will
provide an overview of current stories taking place in your life
right now, and when combined with Divine Guidance, can provide
transformation to a more fulfilling existence.
The
daily lessons are broken into three sections:
Getting to Know Yourself (days 1 through 14), Getting to Know Your Cards (days 15 through 75), and Sharing the Messages You Receive (days 76 through 90).
Illustrated
with Ciro Marcetti s deck, The Gilded Tarot, you will find trust in
your own intuitive powers with an insightful ability to answer
questions, consider ideas, and access Divine knowledge. With simple
instructions, explore within, work with activities, awaken your
intuitive voice, and learn the Tarot without memorization!
About
the Author:
Lorri
Gifford has been giving Tarot readings for over 25 years. She is a
Nationally Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, yoga teacher, and
certified life coach. Her intention is to help others remember their
connection to the Divine and, thereby, live a happier life.
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NEW IN DIVINATION:
CELTIC
LENORMAND
By
Chlo├л McCracken (Author), Will Worthington (Illustrator)
Paperback
Book and 45 Card Deck Set
Publisher:
U.S. Games Systems Inc. (January 6, 2015)
List
Price: $21.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
This
45-card deck, with colorful artwork by Will Worthington, provides
additional tree, animal and people cards for nuanced readings. Three
different bird cards represent the triple goddess. In-depth
descriptions for each card include keywords, divinatory meanings,
suggestions for spell use, timing, spiritual messages, dark and light
aspects, and affirmations. The illustrated guidebook also presents
interpretations based on the phases of the moon and the Wheel of the
Year. It includes card spreads and instructions for several different
methods of reading with the Celtic Lenormand deck.
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TAROT
DE MARSEILLE
Pierre
Madeni├й 1709
(French
Edition)
By
Pierre Madeni├й
Publisher:
U.S. Games Systems Inc.; Tarot Cards, Limited Edition (February 27,
2014)
Language:
French
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
One
of the oldest and most refined versions of the Tarot of Marseille,
this deck was created in
1709
by master card maker and engraver Pierre Madeni├й of Dijon, France.
The original engraved deck is preserved in the Swiss Museum of
Zurich. This facsimile is printed as a Limited Edition 78-card deck
with only 3000 numbered copies.
Each
comes wrapped in a reproduction of the original packing sheet.
ONGOING
AT EDGE OF THE CIRCLE BOOKS
- EVERY WEDNESDAY: IRISH LANGUAGE DROP IN CLASS-7-9PM
- Every first Sunday of each month--SEATTLE CHAOS MAGIC
We meet at 3:33 pm. on the
first Sunday of each month, at Edge of the Circle Books, 701 E. Pike
St., Seattle, WA 98122. Anyone practicing, curious about, or
otherwise interested in Chaos magic is welcome to attend.
- Every 1st Monday of each month CELTIC RECONSTRUCTIONIST GROUP 7-9PM
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AVAILABLE AT EDGE OF THE CIRCLE BOOKS
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We buy used Occult Books! Our buyer is in on Wednesdays, Thursdays,
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We
also have classroom/ritual space-- please call for details.
Need
Spell advice? Just ask!
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TAROT
READINGS / SPIRITUAL ADVICE
UNCOMMONSENSE
TAROT
Tarot
readings by Erica (Raven) Branch-Butler
"I've
been reading Tarot for more than thirty years, and reading
professionally at the Edge for a decade. My belief is that Tarot is
best used for putting you in touch with your own subconscious,
allowing you to make healthy decisions that can change your life for
the better. My readings tend to be rather commonsensical. They are
often geared toward helping the client deal with the often
self-imposed obstacles in their lives in a healthy, self –affirming
way, so that they can achieve their goals and fully enjoy the fruits
that life has to bring."
Please
inquire about Tarot Parties, classes and other events.
Available
every day except THURSDAYS-- 12:30-8.30PM.
Sundays
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This
concludes our Newsletter for this month.
Look
for us again April 1st,
2015
Raven,
Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books Newsletter
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