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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
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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INITIATE:
A
Witch's Circle of Water
By Thuri Calafia
Paperback: 480
pages
Publisher: Llewellyn
Publications (November 8, 2012)
List Price: $22.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
A Complete Course
of Wiccan Study, Book 2
Dive Deeper Into
Your Craft
Now that you’ve
initiated into the Craft, it’s time to immerse yourself in a lifelong journey
of spiritual development. Through this course of study, created to teach you
the core essentials of intermediate Wiccan wisdom, you’ll begin a new circle on
the sacred spiral of your soul’s path.
Designed around a
lunar and a solar wheel, these practical lessons will help advance your
spiritual gifts, from spell and energy work to deep connections with your
patron gods and matron goddesses. Using refreshingly eclectic and concise
methods developed for the intermediate practitioner, this course book is ideal
for those ready to undergo the deepest, most intensive training possible in a
Wiccan study system.
Whether you are a
solitary student or part of a coven, Initiate will help you dive deeper into a
new series of lessons, including:
• Performing and expanding energy work •
Writing rituals for the Solar Wheel •
Conducting lunar spellwork for the Thirteen Moons •
Honing spiritual development and self-knowledge •
Finding the best path to serve your community •
Training and preparation for the next level of practice
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Thuri Calafia
(Portland, OR) is an ordained Wiccan minister and High Priestess who has been
teaching the Wiccan path for over thirty years. The founder of the Circles
system and the Circles School of Witchcraft and Wicca, she is actively involved
in her local community and teaches workshops, presents public rituals, and
provides intuitive readings.
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NEW
PATHS TO ANIMAL TOTEMS:
Three
Alternative Approaches to Creating Your Own Totemism
By Lupa
Paperback: 312
pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (December 8, 2012)
List Price: $16.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Invigorate your
animal totem work by incorporating your unique life experience and your
personal mythology. In "New Paths to Animal Totems", author Lupa
provides a new approach to totemism that broadens the foundations, theories,
and practices beyond the typical pseudo-Native-American animal totem book.
Exploring three different models of totem work - correspondences, archetypal,
and bioregional - you will make your relationships with your totems stronger
and more personalized. Whether you are new to totemic work or are looking for
some novel spiritual direction, Lupa addresses questions about what totems are,
why they aren't restricted to one's geographical location, and how to practise
totem traditions with cultural sensitivity. With hands-on rituals and
meditations, connect to your animal totems in a way that brings you strength,
renewal, and wisdom.
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CUNNINGHAM'S
MAGICAL SAMPLER:
Collected
Writings and Spells from the Renowned Wiccan Author
By Scott Cunningham
Paperback: 264
pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (November 8, 2012)
List Price: $12.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Find the knowledge
and inspiration you desire with this collection of Scott Cunningham’s spells,
essays, and rituals—collected for the first time from his best contributions to
Llewellyn’s Magical Almanacs. Delight in Cunningham’s timeless wisdom on
popular topics such as the Sabbats, protection magic, moon spells, and herbal
remedies.
New and longtime
fans will marvel at Cunningham’s ability to breathe magical life into such
unique topics as tattooing, the divine history of sneezing, dressing with
power, Greek oracles, birds of the deities, and more. Well known for perfecting
his spells and rituals through experimentation before publishing them,
Cunningham wrote with unmatched simplicity and grace. His words in this
collection are sure to inspire you on your path to an enchanted life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Scott Cunningham
was a much-loved writer whose classic book, Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary
Practitioner, introduced generations of young witches to the Craft. The
continued popularity of Cunningham’s books on Wicca and natural magic is a
testament to the power and truth of his writings.
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THE
SECRET DOCTRINE OF THE ROSICRUCIANS:
A
Lost Classic by Magus Incognito
By William Walker
Atkinson , edited by Clint Marsh
Paperback: 256
pages
Publisher: Weiser
Books (November 1, 2012)
List Price: $18.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The Rosicrucians
are a truly "secret society" whose philosophy has come to light at
different points in history. In the 1600s they issued a set of manifestos
calling for an enlightened revolution that would reshape society into a more
democratic ideal. Even the American Founding Fathers were influenced by these
manifestos.
Writing as Magus
Incognito, William Walker Atkinson reintroduces a new generation of readers to
the Rosicrucian ideals, as well as to a myriad of connections between occult
concepts as varied as alchemy, reincarnation, the astral plane, auras, Eastern
and Western mysticism, and the "evolution of mankind" among seven
esoteric versions of planets in our solar system.
There are more than
two dozen organizations of Rosicrucians, with local groups in nearly every
state--more than 100 in all--and half a million or more followers. Interest
continues to be high in this group.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
William Walker
Atkinson (1862-1932) was an American writer, merchant, attorney, publisher, and
occultist. He was a pioneer of the New Thought and Prosperity Consciousness
movements, and wrote dozens of books on various aspects of learning mentalism,
psychic power development, and clairvoyance. He is the author of
Clairvoyance and
Occult Powers under the pseudonym Swami Panchadasi.
Clint Marsh is a
writer and publisher of practical esoterica. A graduate of the University of
Iowa in journalism, he lives in Berkeley, CA where he distributes work through
Wonderella Printed. Visit Clint online at www.wonderella.org.
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IN
MARI'S BOWER:
A
Biography of Victor H. Anderson
By Cora Anderson
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Marion
Street Press, LLC (October 1, 2012)
List Price: $13.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Penned by the
subject’s wife after his passing, this biography chronicles Feri tradition
teacher Victor H. Anderson’s early life in New Mexico and Oregon. Sharing
personal stories about his family, upbringing, and spiritual development, this
volume also includes questions and answers that Feri students posed to the
author about her husband along with her surprisingly candid replies. The record
explores Victor's roots in pre-Gardnerian American Witchcraft, folk magic, and
mysticism—what ultimately became the Feri tradition. "Feri Proverbs"
are also included, collected by the author and her students from Victor himself
during their many years together as well as rare letters that the subject wrote
addressing his beliefs and values.
REVIEW:
"A
real gem for the Feri/Witchcraft enthusiast." —Witch Eye magazine on Fifty Years in the
Feri Tradition
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Cora Anderson is
the author of Fifty Years in the Feri Tradition and Kitchen Witch: A Memoir.
She has contributed to Circle and Witch Eye magazines as well as Women's
Circle. She is the coauthor of Etheric Anatomy: The Three Selves and Astral
Travel as well as a Grand Master and foremost teacher of the Feri tradition.
She lives in San Leandro, California.
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THE
HEART OF THE INITIATE:
Feri
Lessons
Victor Anderson,
Cora Anderson
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Acorn
Guild Press; 2 edition (October 1, 2012)
List Price: $13.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Featuring rare
teachings from two influential teachers on the Feri tradition of witchcraft,
this compact and unique resource covers Feri initiation, sexual ethics, the
Guardians, Deities, and more. Including commentaries, letters to students, and
extraordinary interview excerpts, this handbook reveals profound insights into
the Goddess, rites, symbols, and the mysteries of the Craft.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Victor Anderson was
the acclaimed author of Lilith’s Garden and Thorns of the Blood Rose. He
contributed to Green Egg, Nemeton, and Witch Eye magazines and was a recipient
of the Clover International Poetry Competition Award. Cora Anderson was the author
of Fifty Years in the Feri Tradition and Kitchen Witch: A Memoir. She has
contributed to Circle and Witch Eye magazines as well as Women's Circle. They
were the coauthors of Etheric Anatomy: The Three Selves and Astral Travel and
were Grand Masters of the Feri tradition as well as two of its foremost
teachers.
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THE
INNER MYSTERIES:
Progressive
Witchcraft and Connection to the Divine
By
Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone
Paperback: 288
pages
Publisher: Acorn
Guild Press; Second Edition, Second edition (October 5, 2012)
List Price: $18.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
A look into the
underlying principles behind modern magic in Witchcraft, this investigation
provides an integrated training system for both solitary Witches and
coven-based trainees in the form of magical energy practice and cosmology. By
fully explaining the values of Witchcraft, this work makes numerous Wiccan
practices approachable, including Circle casting, raising energy, elemental
work, and drawing down the moon. Illustrating how Wicca is a modern, non-dogmatic,
and dynamic tradition still in a state of evolution, this book also features a
history of the spirituality of Witchcraft.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Janet Farrar is
considered one of the world's leading experts on the subject of Wicca. She is
the author of numerous books on the subject, including A Witches' Bible: The
Complete Witches' Handbook, The Witches' Goddess: The Feminine Principle of
Divinity, and The Wiccan Way. Gavin Bone has been practicing Witchcraft for
more than 20 years. He travels around the world leading speaker engagements and
workshops on the subject. They are the coauthors of The Healing Craft and The
Pagan Path.
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FROM
THE CAULDRON BORN:
Exploring
the Magic of Welsh Legend & Lore
By
Kristoffer Hughes
Paperback: 312 pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (December 8, 2012)
List Price: $19.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
This exploration of
the Welsh-Celtic myth of the prophet/poet Taliesin and the witch/goddess
Cerridwen takes the reader on a transformative journey. It introduces them to
core Celtic philosophy and magic, then embarks on a powerful, experiential
foray into one of Wales’ most profound legends. Readers will gain a deep
understanding of the myth that is the heart of Celtic mystery and become well
versed in a magical ritual for successfully working with one of Celtica’s most
esteemed goddesses: Cerridwen.
Author Kristoffer
Hughes, a practicing Druid and scholar, examines the historical development of
the Taliesin myth, provides an engaging in-depth analysis of each character’s
archetypal role in the story, and presents practical applications, including a
year-long magic ritual. As lyrical as it is practical, this unique guide offers
readers the tools and understanding to fully immerse themselves into the
mysteries of Celtic magic.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Kristoffer Hughes
(Wales) is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, a Mount Haemus Scholar, and a
member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. He is a teacher, writer,
workshop leader, and guest speaker at Pagan conferences, camps, and festivals
throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. Hughes has also a contributed and to
Welsh and English television and radio, including France 5 network.
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LLEWELLYN'S
COMPLETE FORMULARY OF MAGICAL OILS:
Over
1200 Recipes, Potions & Tinctures for Everyday Use
By Celeste Rayne
Heldstab
List Price: $21.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Step into the
fantastically fragrant world of magical oils and discover a new, invigorating
way to delight your senses, uplift your spirits, improve your health, and enjoy
total relaxation. Whether your intention is magical or medicinal, specially
blended essential oils can enrich your life with their mystical, energizing,
and transformative power.
Within this
one-of-a-kind portable apothecary, you’ll learn to select and mix 67 essential
oils for a myriad of magical, medicinal, and spiritual applications. Spanning
every purpose from inner calm and romance to healing and energy work to prayer
and spellcraft, all 1,200 recipes are arranged alphabetically to make it easy
to find precisely what you need.
Step by step,
Celeste Rayne Heldstab also shows how to create your own blends for spells,
rituals, and remedies. Amp up their potency with correspondences for the
elements, day of the week, time of day, Moon phase, astrological sign, herbs,
and gemstones.
—Protection for
house & home
—Love & passion
—Career &
finances
—Dreamwork &
meditation
—Beauty & skin
care
—Fatigue,
headaches, & other common ailments
Praise:
“Celeste
skillfully demystifies the process of using and blending oils by providing
lucid, detailed, and easy-to-read instructions while emphasizing the magical
power inherent in plants.”—Judika Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5,000
Spells
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Celeste Rayne
Heldstab (Monroe, LA) has over twenty-five years of experience creating oils
and incense for companies and individuals. Since 2000, she has taught many
workshops on how to utilize essential oils in magical applications, along with
tarot reading and incense making. She follows an eclectic spiritual path that
incorporates Native American beliefs and voodoo, and manages an online store
that sells incense, oils, and other products.
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NEW DIVINATION DECKS:
ARCHANGELS
INSPIRATIONAL CARDS
Oracle Deck and
Booklet
Lo Scarabeo
Pub Date: January
2013
List Price: $19.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
To truly capture
their divine essence, artist and esoteric scholar Adriano Buldrini created 22
exquisitely rich and realistic oil paintings of the archangels. This powerful
oracle opens a channel of communication to the divine, bringing us closer to
celestial light, guidance, and abundant love.
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WICCA
ORACLE
Oracle Deck with
Silver Foil and Booklet
Lo Scarabeo
Pub Date: January
2013
Price: $19.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Summary:
The Wicca Oracle
Cards invite the user's intuition and imagination into each quiet image. Each
card is a doorway leading to worlds waiting to be explored. By going through
these charming and deceptively simple portals, seekers can find answers and
guidance.
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THE
CAMELOT ORACLE:
A
Quest for Wisdom through the Arthurian World
Book
and Deck Set
By
John Matthews, Will Worthington (Illustrator)
Cards: 128 pages
Publisher:
Connections; Cards/Pap/M edition (November 1, 2012)
List Price: $24.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Enter a mystical landscape
peopled with archetypal characters and rich in myth and legend - the world of
King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. The universal appeal of the
Arthurian tales lies in their primal quality: they deal with every aspect of
human life, from the eternal struggle to overcome obstacles to the continuing
search for fulfillment. Working with the oracle cards and the Map of The Lands
Adventurous you will travel from Camelot with your champion on your quest. Your
chosen path leads to a place of significance where your challenger waits to
hear your questions. Consulting the guidebook will reveal the answers and the
guidance you require. The Camelot Oracle explores inner realms and takes you on
an unforgettable journey - the journey of life itself.
ABOUT THE CREATORS:
John Matthews has been a full-time writer
since 1980 and has produced over ninety books on myth, the Arthurian Legends
and Grail Studies, as well as short stories, a volume of poetry and several
successful children's books. He has devoted much of the past thirty years to
the study of Arthurian traditions and myth in general.
John has been
involved in a number of media projects, as an advisor and contributor,
including an animated Arthurian TV series, and The Real Merlin for Channel 4 in
the UK. In 2003 he was the historical advisor to the Jerry Bruckheimer movie
King Arthur, and has made appearances on both History Channel and Discovery
Channel specials on Arthur and the Holy Grail. He shared a BAFTA award for his
work on the Educational DVD made to accompany the King Arthur movie.
Will Worthington has worked as an illustrator for
thirty years. His interest in the ancient past and in Arthurian and Celtic
mythology is reflected in his paintings and drawings, and he has contributed
illustrative work to The Book of Druidry and The Druid Way, in addition to
creating the card artwork for The Druid Animal Oracle, The Druid Plant Oracle,
The Green Man Tree Oracle, The Druid Craft Tarot and The Wildwood Tarot.
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"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
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This
concludes our Newsletter for this month.
Look
for us again January 1st, 2013!
Raven,
Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books Newsletter
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