WELCOME
to the 65th 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 Broadway, on Capitol Hill. Edge of the Circle Books strives to be
your ideal Magical Pagan store.
Open 7 days a week, Noon 'till 9pm. Call: 206-PAN-1999
We are also now on Facebook:
Become a Fan, post your event on the
discussion page!
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REMINDER: We buy used Occult
Books! Our buyer is in on Wednesdays, Thursdays,
Saturdays, and Sundays!
Classroom/Ritual Space is
available-- please call for details!
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MYSTERY TEACHINGS FROM THE LIVING
EARTH:
AN INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUAL ECOLOGY
By John Michael Greer
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Weiser Books (April 1, 2012)
List Price: $16.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The authentic teachings of the mystery
schools offer a profoundly different way of making sense of the
universe and our place in it. In Mystery Teachings from the Living
Earth, ecologist and Druid initiate John Michael Greer offers an
introduction to the core teachings of the mysteries through the
mirror of the natural world.
Using examples from nature as a
touchstone, Greer takes readers on a journey into the seven laws of
the mystery traditions:
the Law of Wholeness
the Law of Flow
the Law of Balance
the Law of Limits
the Law of Cause and Effect
the Law of Planes
the Law of Evolution
Greer explains each law, offering
meditation, an affirmation, and a theme for reflection, to show how
the seven laws can bring meaning and power into our everyday lives.
Mystery Teachings from the Living Earth
reveals one of the great secrets of the mysteries--that the laws of
nature are also the laws of spirit.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Born in the gritty Navy town of
Bremerton, Washington and raised in the south Seattle suburbs, I
began writing about as soon as I could hold a pencil. SF editor
George Scithers' dictum that all would-be writers have a million
words of so of bad prose in them, and have to write it out, pretty
much sums up the couple of decades between my first serious attempt
to write a book and my first published book, "Paths of Wisdom",
which appeared in 1996. These days I live in Cumberland, Maryland
with my spouse Sara; serve as presiding officer -- Grand Archdruid is
the official title -- of the Ancient Order of Druids in America
(AODA), a Druid order founded in 1912; and write in half a dozen
nonfiction fields, nearly all of them focused on the revival of
forgotten ideas, insights, and traditions of practice from the
rubbish heap of history.
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VAMPYRE MAGICK: THE GRIMOIRE OF THE
LIVING VAMPIRE
By Father Sebastiaan (Author),
Michael W Ford (Foreword)
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Weiser Books (March 15,
2012)
List Price: $19.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Since the dawn of civilization, the
vampire has danced through the dreams and nightmares of every
culture, expressed in folklore, literature, and art. Today, this
fascination resonates in pop-culture through hit television shows,
movies, and bestselling books.
In Vampyre Magick, Father Sebastiaan
reveals the hidden rituals and spells of the Living Vampires. This
companion volume to Sebastiaan's Vampyre Sanguinomicon, is intended
for initiates of the Stigoii Vii, but will appeal to any scholar of
magickal arts, The Golden Dawn, or other Western Mystery Traditions.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Father Sebastiaan has been at the
center of the Vampyre/vampire subculture since 1992. He is an avid
student of chaos magick and esoteric studies, and is the founder
SABRETOOTH™, a fangsmithing company, as well as the event
coordination company Endless Night Productions. He divides his lime
between New York and Paris. Author websites: www.sabretooth.com
and www.fathersebastiaan.com
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PRACTICAL SIGIL MAGIC:
CREATING PERSONAL SYMBOLS FOR
SUCCESS
By Frater U.:D.:
Paperback: 168 pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; Rev
Enl edition (April 8, 2012)
List Price: $15.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Practical Sigil Magic, by Frater U∴
D∴, Europe's best-known ceremonial magician and contemporary occult
author, is widely regarded as the definitive guide to the topic.
Unavailable for a number of years and long sought-after by ceremonial
magicians, mages, and hermetic practitioners, this classic work is
now available once again.
Sigil magic is one of the most
efficient and economical of magical disciplines. It can be performed
without complicated rituals or paraphernalia, is independent of
philosophical and dogmatic premises, and can be learned easily and
quickly. Most important, it will give even beginners the immediate
chance to convince themselves of its power and their own abilities.
This classic reference work will provide magicians from novice to
adept with instruction that will empower and advance their magical
practice.
Praise:
"Frater U∴ D∴ writes from a
background of extensive practical achievement and theoretical
knowledge to present a book of magical techniques for those who dare
to use them."—Peter J, Carroll, author of Liber Null &
Psychnaut
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Frater U∴D∴
(Belgium), founder of Pragmatic and Ice Magic, is Europe's best known
practical magician and contemporary occult author. He has written
more than twenty-five books. Among his translations are the books of
Peter Carroll and Ramsey Dukes, and Aleister Crowley's Book of Lies.
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TABLE TIPPING
FOR BEGINNERS:
A TIME-HONORED
WAY TO TALK TO SPIRITS
By Teresa Lally
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (April 8, 2012)
List Price: $14.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Connect and
communicate with loved ones who have passed on. Receive guidance from
your spirit guides and guardian angels. Help yourself and others heal
physically, emotionally, and spiritually. You can do all this and
more when you learn the time-honored art of table tipping.
This friendly
introductory guide presents everything you need to know to get
started with this form of mediumship. Follow simple, step-by-step
instructions on how to safely communicate with loved ones, guides,
and even companion animals on the other side. You’ll also discover
the many purposes of communications from Spirit—advice, blessings,
warnings, predictions, problem solving, and spiritual guidance—all
brought to life through fascinating first-hand accounts from the
author’s own table tipping sessions.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Teresa Lally (South
Shore, MA) is an acupuncturist, hypnotherapist, and Reiki
practitioner. She has been a featured guest on radio and cable
television, and has written articles, lectured, and facilitated
workshops on table tipping and other healing topics.
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NAVIGATING THE
OUT-OF-BODY EXPERIENCE:
RADICAL NEW
TECHNIQUES
By Graham Nicholls
Paperback: 264
pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (April 8, 2012)
List Price: $15.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Navigating the
Out-of-Body Experience is the most personalized, scientifically
advanced, and accessible guide to astral projection available today.
Drawing from more
than twenty years of study and hundreds of OBEs that he has brought
about in himself and others, Graham Nicholls reveals proven immersive
techniques for leaving the body. Begin by filling out an in-depth,
personal questionnaire to gain greater insight into your
psychological makeup and unique strengths—and use this knowledge to
build a customized approach to astral projection. Blending hypnosis,
breathwork, virtual reality, quantum science, nutrition, and healing,
Nicholls teaches you how to move past limiting beliefs and deepen
your level of self-understanding so you can achieve your astral
goals.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Graham Nicholls
(London, England) has had hundreds of out-of-body experiences and is
a world-recognized expert on the subject. An experienced speaker on
many areas of spirituality, art, and psychical research, he has
presented his ideas at prestigious institutions such as The Science
Museum of London, The London College of Spirituality, and Cambridge
University. He has also been featured on the BBC and in The Times,
The Independent, and the Telegraph, as well as many magazines and
websites.
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TAROT SPREADS:
LAYOUTS &
TECHNIQUES TO EMPOWER YOUR READINGS
By Barbara Moore
Paperback: 264
pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (April 8, 2012)
List Price: $14.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Bring power,
precision, and depth to your tarot readings with this helpful and
easy-to-use tarot book. It presents techniques usually found only in
workshops, plus nearly seventy different themed spreads so you can
choose or create the perfect spread for any question or purpose.
Tarot expert
Barbara Moore explains what makes a great tarot spread and why,
including how the principles of design and psychological response
play a part. In addition to simple techniques that will make your
readings more fun and more accurate, you will discover new ways to
help you create a reading style that is all your own.
—Select a spread
and use it effectively for guidance in important areas: love and
relationships, achieving goals, spiritual journeys, financial
abundance, health, and situation-specific advice
—Create your own
spreads and modify a classic spread
—Perform a
78-card reading to deepen your understanding of tarot
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Tarot has been a part of Barbara
Moore's life for over twenty years. Right from the start, tarot
intrigued her with its marvelous blending of mythology, psychology,
art, history, mystery, and magic, as well as its eminently practical
applications. In addition to providing professional readings, Barbara
consults for both Llewellyn Worldwide and Lo Scarabeo and is one of
the founders of the Minnesota Area Tarot Symposium
(http://minnesotatarot.com/).
Barbara enjoys giving a voice to tarot
cards not only by doing readings but also by writing the books that
accompany decks. She has had the good fortune to write books and
booklets for several decks, including A Guide to Mystic Faerie Tarot,
The Gilded Tarot Companion, The Enchanted Oracle, The Mystic Dreamer
Tarot, The Vampires of the Eternal Night Tarot, The Witchy Tarot, The
Dream Enchantress Tarot, Tarot of the Sweet Twilight, and
Shadowscapes Tarot, Pagan Cats Tarot, The Pagan Magical Kit, and The
Book Shadows Tarot, volumes 1 and 2. In the fall of 2010, her new
edition of Llewellyn's Tarot for Beginners was released.
A Hermit at heart, Barbara has been
getting out and about more, speaking at conferences, such as MATS,
TABI, and Readers Studio as well as appearing on Beyond Worlds. When
not exercising her newfound social skills, she is busy playing with
her cards, writing Llewellyn's tarot blog, designing an exciting new
tarot deck, and working on a novel that may very well include fortune
telling.
DIVINATION: NEW TAROT
ROYO DARK TAROT DECK
From Lo Scarabeo
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications;
Crds/Bklt edition (May 8, 2012)
List Price: $22.95
Luis Royo, one of the most popular
fantasy artists of our time, invites us into a vivid world of
haunting beauty, where justice is swift and transformation is
inevitable. Shimmering nightscapes are dominated by deadly female
warriors, noble armored knights, and luminescent nature creatures,
both wild and wise. Loosely based on the Rider-Waite-Smith tradition,
Royo’s sensual and empowering tarot deck urges you to confront your
darkest fears, embrace your primal passions, and unleash the beast
within.
Boxed deck (21/2 x 41/2) includes 78
full-color cards and instruction booklet.
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ANNE STOKES GOTHIC TAROT DECK
(Anne Stokes Collection)
Lo Scarabeo (Author)
List Price: $22.95
Renowned worldwide for her
breathtakingly beautiful fantasy artwork, Anne Stokes delights fans
yet again with this gorgeous tarot deck. This exquisitely crafted
deck offers a compelling Gothic twist on the traditional
Rider-Waite-Smith suits. The wands are themed to mighty dragons.
Cunning vampires have replaced the cups. Skeletons stand in for
pentacles, and the swords have become angels. Use this inspiring
tarot to explore strange magical worlds, call upon inner strength,
understand dark urges, and test the limits of your imagination.
Boxed deck (21/2 x 41/2) includes 78
full-color cards and instruction booklet
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THE STEAMPUNK TAROT
By: Barbara Moore, Aly Fell
Boxed Kit
Book: 312 pages
Pub Date: May 2012
List Price: $28.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Where the past and future converge .
. .
With a turn of the wheel and a spin of
the cog, the oracular machinery lumbers into action. The curtains
slowly draw back; the time has come to reveal your destiny.
Created by award-winning tarot expert
Barbara Moore and brilliantly brought to life by artist Aly Fell, The
Steampunk Tarot deck offers a glimpse of the future through a lens to
the past. Retooling the gears of the Rider-Waite tradition, each
card’s intricate artwork depicts a scintillating fusion of man and
machine, nature and technology, science and alchemy, romance and
fashion. The included manual offers tips, original spreads, and
guidance in card interpretation.
CALENDAR: COMING IN
APRIL!
MAGICKAL CLASSES
OLOTEAS annually presents Skiing
the Magickal Bunny Slope:
A Really, Really Introductory
Course on Wicca, Magick and Everything
This five-session class includes
instruction, exercises, and question-and-answer
time. The dates and times for the
Spring 2012 Session of Bunnyslopes are:
Friday, April 13, 2012 7PM – 9PM
Friday, April 20, 2012 7PM – 9PM
Friday, April 27, 2012 7PM – 9PM
Friday, May 4, 2012 7PM – 9PM
Friday, May 11, 2012 7PM - PM
Enrollment is open to all, but note
that due to the class structure and content,
attendance at the first day's class is
required. If you can't make it the first
day, please join us when the next
series is offered in Spring 2013. If you've
taken the class before, you're welcome
to come to any session you may have
missed previously, or re-take any you
found particularly interesting.
This class is completely, absolutely,
100% free of charge! It is presented once
a year as a community service of
OLOTEAS, and is supported by donations from our
ritual events. Many thanks to Edge of
the Circle Books for allowing us to use
the space at no cost!
These are some of the materials that
are given to students of our Skiing the
Magickal Bunny Slope classes:
A Brief Guide to Pagan Etiquette
Some Tips for Aspiring Herbalists
Magical Ethics
Basic Circle Casting
Correspondences - Key of Solomon
Magickal Weapons and Tools
Spellcraft
The Oracle™
The Tree of Life
Temple Arrangement
The Wheel of the Year
Glossary
Recommended Reading List
When we hold classes, we do request an
RSVP to gasbarri@comcast.net
to let us
know that you're planning to attend (so
we have some idea how many chairs to put
out and handouts to make!).
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky
12345 Lake City Way NE, Box 195
Seattle, WA 98125-5401
Email: oloteas@oloteas.org
ONGOING AT EDGE OF THE
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SUNDAY , MARCH 1st
(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.
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MONDAY, MARCH 9th
(Every 2nd Monday of each month)
CELTIC RECONSTRUCTIONIST GROUP 7-9PM
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buyer is in on Wednesdays,Thursdays,
Saturdays, and Sundays!
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 (hence the
name) and are geared toward helping the client
circumvent the often self-imposed
obstacles in their lives, 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 12:30-8:30 PM
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KELLY MARJORIE KELLEHER
Daughter of the Ancients
Psychic, Healer, Muse...
Thursdays at Edge of the Circle Books
2-8:30pm
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This concludes our Newsletter for
this month.
Look for us again MAY 1st , 2012!
Raven, Editrix, Edge of the Circle
Books Newsletter
Comments
Thanks Raven!!!