Edge of the Circle Books Newsletter

THE OCCULT RELIQUARY  Images and Artefacts of the Richel-Edlermans Collection by Daniel A. Schulke, (Editor) With an Introduction by Graham King Published by Three Hands Press, 2010 Edge of the Circle Books is pleased to announce that we have procured The Occult Reliquary, showcasing the Richel-Eldermans Collection , an archive of some 2,000 magical images and artifacts housed in the Museum of Witchcraft in Boscastle, Cornwall. Situated at the crossroads of erotic magic, ceremonial angelic conjuration, and witchcraft, the images comprise, in part, a pictorial cipher of the rituals of Ars Amatoria, a European magical order using sex magic, and the lesser-known M∴M∴, based in the Hague and Leiden. Also referenced among the collection are materials relating to A∴A∴ of Aleister Crowley. The transfixing procession of images, charms, magical seals, and ritual objects in the Collection is the work of multiple artists, and displays a high degree of magical insight and creativity. I

HAPPY LUGHNASADH!!!!   This Wiccan holiday marks the first harvest of the year and is one of the Greater Sabbats in the religion. Lughnasadh is also known as Lammas Eve, Lady Day Eve or Feast of Bread. Welcome to the 46 th edition of 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. I've got great plans for this newsletter. Hopefully, as time goes by, it will only get bigger and better. 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. We are located at: 701 E. Pike St, corner of Boylston Ave., just two blocks west of B