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| From the Sacred Rebels Oracle, Blue Angel Publishing, 2015. |
BLESSED
IMBOLC!
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
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CLAVIS
JOURNAL VOLUME 3:
A
Journal of Occult Arts, Letters, and Experience
Edited
by William Kiesel and Daniel Schulke
Publishers:
Clavis Editions, Ouroboros Press, and Three Hands Press
Publication
Date: November 20, 2014
Standard
Edition — List Price: $40
192
pages, Softcover, sewn, heavy stock, full color illustrations,
featuring the cover image Order of the Caryatids by Miriam Escofet.
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
The
third volume of Clavis: A Journal of Occult Arts, Letters, and
Experience is now available for pre-order. Its contents concern the
respective themes of ‘Cipher and Stone’.
The journal is 192
pages, featuring the preternatural works of such esoteric artists as
Miriam Escofet, Rory Alan MacLean, Austin Osman Spare, K. Lenore
Siner, Claudia Avila, Mike Davis, J.G. Winther, Ken Henson, Benjamin
Vierling, Mitchell Nolte, Joe McGown, Francisco D., and Gail
Coppock.
Articles
include:
‘Through
the Gate of Horn: Occult Fiction and the Primordial Image’ by
Richard Gavin, accompanied by the Esoteric Images of Scott Finch,
‘The Triangular Manuscript of the Count of St. Germain’,
by Nick Koss, ‘Powers Secured and Sealed: Miraculous Rings in
Occult Praxis’ by William Kiesel, ‘The Call of Fire: The
Hermetic Quest of René Schwaller de Lubicz’ by Aaron Cheak,
PhD., Stuart Südekum’s essay on the hidden Tarot of A.E. Waite
entitled ‘The Secret Tradition in Silence’, Art
Conservator Derek Elmore’s reflections on his work with the images
of Austin Osman Spare, Andrew Larson’s ‘Opening the Oracular
Eye: Bowl and Lamp Divination in the Greek and Demotic Magical
Papyri’, Fredrik Eytzinger’s ‘The Incarnation of Denis
Lindbohm’, John Major Jenkins writes of the Astrotheology and
Magical Invocations in a 7th century Mayan text.
Additional
works on alchemy, ancient astrology, and more are also included.
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BABALAWO,
SANTERIA'S HIGH PRIESTS:
Fathers
of the Secrets in Afro-Cuban Ifa
By
Frank Baba Eyiogbe
Publisher:
Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.
Publication
date: 2/8/2015
Pages:
264
List
Price: $17.99
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Cuban
Ifá From An Insider-
Hidden
within the mysterious Afro-Cuban religion of SanterÃa, also known as
LucumÃ, there is a deep body of secrets and rituals called Ifá,
divination practiced by priests whose title, Babalawo, means “Father
of the Secrets.” This book pulls away the veil of secrecy to reveal
exactly what Ifá is and how it works, exploring its history,
cosmology, Orichas, initiations, mythology, offerings, and
sacrifices. Join Frank Baba Eyiogbe in this fascinating introduction
that discusses the functions of the Babalawo, the role of women, the
future of Ifá, and much more.
“A
wonderful and much needed addition to the literature on Afro-Cuban
religion. Engagingly written, scholarly while remaining accessible .
. . it presents an up-to-date exposition of both the history and
contemporary philosophy of one of the world’s most complex systems
of divination.”—Stephan Palmié, Chair of the Department of
Anthropology and Social Sciences at the University of Chicago and
author of The Cooking of History: How Not to Study Afro-Cuban
Religion
**
ATHANASIUS
KIRCHER'S THEATRE OF THE WORLD:
His
Life, Work, and the Search for Universal Knowledge
By
Joscelyn Godwin
Quality
Paperback — 1/1/15
Paper
with French flaps
Page
Count: 304; 9.88 (width) x 11.00 (height)
431
b&w illustrations
Imprint:
Inner Traditions
List
Price:$ 49.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
About
Athanasius Kircher's Theatre of the World-
A
major study of both the written and pictorial work of a neglected
genius whose breadth of interest made him the last Renaissance man
- Fully examines every area of Kircher’s wide field of study and accomplishments
- Magnificently illustrated with stunning engravings from Kircher’s work
Jesuit,
linguist, archaeologist, and exceptional scholar, Athanasius Kircher
(1602-1680) was the last true Renaissance man. To Kircher the entire
world was a glorious manifestation of God. His exploration was both a
scientific quest and a religious experience. Credited with being the
first Egyptologist, his works on Egyptology, music, optics,
magnetism, geology, and comparative religion were the definitive
texts of their time--and yet they represent only a part of his vast
range of knowledge. A Christian Hermeticist in the style of Marsilio
Ficino and Pico della Mirandola, his work also examined alchemy, the
Kabbalah, and the Egyptian mystery tradition exemplified by Hermes
Trismegistus.
The
Hermetic cast of Kircher’s thought, which was foreign to the
concerns of those propelling the Age of Reason, coupled with the
breadth of his interests, caused many of his contributions to be
widely overlooked--an oversight now masterfully rectified by Joscelyn
Godwin. It has been said that Kircher could think only in images. The
stunning engravings that are a distinguishing feature of his work are
included here so we may fully appreciate and see for ourselves the
life work, philosophy, and achievements of “the last man who knew
everything.”
About
the Author:
Educated
at Cambridge and Cornell, Joscelyn Godwin, Ph.D., is a professor of
music at Colgate University and the author, editor, and translator of
many books on Hermeticism and music, including Cosmic Music, The
Golden Thread, The Harmony of the Spheres, Arktos, and Atlantis and
the Cycles of Time. Known for his translations of the works of Fabre
d’Olivet and Julius Evola as well as Francesco Colonna’s
Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, he lives in Hamilton, New York.
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THE
SECRETS OF TANTRIC BUDDHISM:
Understanding
the Ecstasy of Enlightenment
By
Thomas Cleary (Translator)
Paperback:
256 pages
Publisher:
Weiser Books (February 1, 2015)
List
Price: $ 18.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Unlocking
the secrets of Tantra--one of the most alluring forms of Buddhism
Often
misunderstood, Tantrism focuses on a particular style of meditation
and ritual. Having far more to do with the sacred than the sexual,
Tantric Buddhism is believed to have originated around the 5th
Century AD in the rich cultural basin of Bengal and spread throughout
the Asian world. Today it is widely practiced in Tibet, Japan, and
the West.
The
Secrets of Tantric Buddhism presents accessible translations of 46
classic texts found in the Carya-Giti, a collection of teachings by
more than twenty famous Siddhas, or Tantric adepts, who lived during
the illustrious Pala dynasty of the 10th and 11th centuries. Renowned
translator and scholar Thomas Cleary unlocks the mysteries of these
texts and provides commentary for each that explains the ancient
teachings in a way that makes them seem fresh and contemporary.
These
teachings emanate from one of the most dynamic sources of Buddhism,
at the height of its religious development. They are completely
nonsectarian and will be greeted enthusiastically by those interested
in spirituality, world religions, and classic Buddhism.
About
the Author:
Thomas
Cleary is an internationally known translator of spiritual classics
from Chinese, Japanese, Sanskrit, Pali, and Arabic. He holds a B.A.
in Far Eastern Languages from Harvard College and M.A. and Ph.D.
degrees in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard
University.
**
VISIONARY
AYAHUASCA:
A
Manual for Therapeutic and Spiritual Journeys
By
Jan Kounen, Alejandro Jodorowsky (Foreword)
Paperback:
272 pages
Publisher:
Park Street Press (December 27, 2014)
List
Price:$ 18.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
A
“what to expect” guide for first-time ayahuasca users paired with
accounts from the author’s extensive shamanic experiences in the
Amazon
- Describes how to prepare for the first ceremony, what to do in the days afterward, and how to maintain a shamanic healing diet
- Details some of the author’s own ayahuasca experiences, including an intensive trip in 2009 when he underwent 17 ceremonies
- Explores the many other plants that are part of the ayahuasca healer’s medicine cabinet as well as the icaros, healing songs, of the ayahuasca shaman
Since
1999 Jan Kounen has regularly traveled to the Peruvian Amazon to
participate in ayahuasca ceremonies. At first only a curious
filmmaker, over multiple trips he transformed from explorer to
apprentice to ayahuasquero and often found himself surrounded by
other foreigners coming to the jungle for their first taste of
ayahuasca medicine. Knowing how little guidance is available on how
to prepare or what to expect, he naturally offered them advice.
Part
visionary ayahuasca memoir and part practical guide, this book
contains the same step-by-step advice that Kounen provides first-time
ayahuasca users in the jungle. He describes how to prepare for the
first ceremony and what to do in the days afterward. He explores how
to deal with the nausea and details the special preparatory diets an
ayahuasca shaman will put you on, often lasting for months but
necessary for life-transforming results and teachings from the plant
spirits. He also explains how it is far easier to maintain these
restrictions in the jungle than in the city.
Detailing
his own ayahuasca experiences over hundreds of sessions, including a
trip in 2009 when he underwent 17 ceremonies in 25 days, Kounen
describes how ayahuasca transformed him. He tells of his meetings
with Shipibo healers, including Kestenbetsa, who opened the doors of
this world for him, and Panshin Beka, the shaman to whom Kounen
became an apprentice. He details the many other plants and foods that
are part of the ayahuasca healer’s medicine cabinet, such as toé ¡nd
tobacco, as well as their icaros, or healing songs. A veritable “what
to expect” guide, this book should be your first step prior to
committing to ayahuasca.
**
SEALING
OF THE FIVE SENSES:
Advanced
Practices for Becoming a Taoist Immortal
By
Mantak Chia and William U. Wei
Paperback:
176 pages
Publisher:
Destiny Books; Reprint edition (December 19, 2014)
List
Price: $ 18.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
An
illustrated guide to follow the path to the Immortal Tao-
- Reveals the 9 inner alchemy formulas for the Sealing of the Five Senses practice, including strengthening the senses and activating the Thrusting Channels
- Explores how abuse of the senses leads to energy loss and degradation, for example, listening too much hurts the mind
- Explains how to transmute warm chi into energy for the immortal spirit body, created through mastery of the three Kan and Li practices
In
ancient times, the Sealing of the Five Senses involved both Taoist
Inner Alchemy and physical sealing of the sensory organs to prepare
the master for extended periods of astral travel and meditation,
during which he would remain completely motionless for years at a
time. In modern times, physical sealing of the senses with wax is no
longer required; however, in order to accumulate profound energy and
gather cosmic light for the immortal spirit body one must stop the
energy losses that occur through the senses.
In
this guide to energetic sealing of the senses, Master Mantak Chia and
William Wei reveal the 9 inner alchemy formulas for the Sealing of
the Five Senses practice, including strengthening the senses,
connecting the senses to the organs, activating the Thrusting
Channels, and harnessing the energies of the Big Dipper and the North
Star. They explain how to stop energy losses through the five senses
and transmute warm chi into energy for the immortal spirit body. The
authors explore the importance of proper diet and eating habits in
this practice, providing striking examples of World War II
concentration camp survivors who were able to obtain energy from
chewing water.
Revealing
the benefits of Sealing the Five Senses for non-Immortals, the
authors explain how abuse of the senses leads to energy loss and
degradation, for example, listening too much hurts the mind and
crying too much harms your blood. They show how sealing the senses
allows one to create the Crystal Room cauldron, where fire and water
energy can couple to generate a superior essence used to achieve
greater awareness and “steam” all the body’s major organ
systems.
An
advanced practice for those who have mastered the three Kan and Li
practices, the Sealing of the Five Senses is the final step on the
Taoist path to Immortality.
**
TAROT
DESIGNS COLORING BOOK
By
Adrienne Trafford
Age
Range: 11 - 14 years
Grade
Level: 6 - 8
Paperback:
32 pages
Publisher:
Dover Publications; Clr edition (May 21, 2014)
Language:
English
List
Price: $3.99
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Thirty
original illustrations to color capture the magic and mysticism of
Tarot cards. Full-page drawings cover the complete major arcana,
including the High Priestess, the Fool, the Lovers, the Wheel of
Fortune, and other trump cards. Additional depictions from the minor
arcana feature swords, wands, cups, and coin suits.
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NEW
IN DIVINATION:
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RUNES:
THE ALPHABET OF THE GODS
(Library
of Oracles for Guidance and Self Awareness)
By
Guy Ogilvy
Series:
Library of Oracles for Guidance and Self Awareness
Paperback:
160 pages ~ Boxed Kit
Publisher:
Shelter Harbor Press; Box Bag Pa edition (October 15, 2014)
List
Price: $19.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Runes
are the magical alphabet of central and northern Europe. Though they
were used as a form of writing, particularly for short magical
inscriptions, their primary use was divination and decision-making.
Meaning whisper or secret, Runes are a system of symbols that can
connect you with your ancestors, spirits, and the living world.
Today, we can still use these beliefs about ancient deities, and by
accessing the magic of Runes we can address many of the challenges of
daily life in the 21st century.
Guy
Ogilvy, one of the world's best known Rune specialists, has created a
wonderfully illustrated handbook full of detailed interpretations and
advice, providing both the basics and advanced information to help
you in your personal and successful use of this ancient oracle.
This
beautiful set includes:
A
160-page full-color guidebook that includes powerful Rune
interpretations, suitable for both beginners and advanced users
24
specially commissioned Birchwood runes from Northern Europe
A
fabric bag to hold the Runes
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VINTAGE
WISDOM ORACLE
By
Victoria Moseley
Paperback:
80 pages, Boxed Set
Publisher:
U.S. Games Systems Inc. (November 30, 2014)
52
Cards measuring 3.75" x 5.5", Box measures 4" x 5.7"
List
Price: $21.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Vintage
Wisdom Oracle deck presents 52 lavishly illustrated oracle cards
infused with the beauty and inspiration of goddesses, divas and muses
from bygone eras. Rich in symbolic detail, these nostalgic montages
have been artfully crafted from French vintage postcards and sepia
family photographs, embellished with delicate flowers and lace. This
exquisite gift set includes an 80-page guidebook filled with
evocative insights and timeless feminine wisdom, as well as five
custom card spreads.
**
SACRED
REBELS ORACLE:
Guidance
for Living a Unique & Authentic Life
By
Alana Fairchild
Artwork
by Autumn Skye Morrison
Boxed
Set: 44 cards and 180-page guidebook set, packaged in a hard-cover
box.
Publisher:
Blue Angel Publishing/Llewellyn Publications; Box Crds/P edition
(January 8, 2015)
List
Price: $21.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
This
stunning deck is dedicated to YOU – you who want to live your own,
unique, inspired life, and share your light with the world as a
sacred offering.
The
'Sacred Rebels Oracle' is for those that are ready to celebrate and
nurture their individuality. When you are a Sacred Rebel you want to
be fully alive and express your authentic truths. You want to help
heal the world, even when that means shaking things up. Sacred rebels
love life and refuse to believe that manifesting their dreams is
impossible!
This
oracle deck is filled with striking imagery and beautiful heartfelt
guidance to support you in awakening your sacred rebellious heart, so
that you will trust in your own uniqueness and authenticity, and
honour your own creative power.
**
MYTHS
& MERMAIDS:
Oracle
of the Water
By
Jasmine Becket-Griffith, with Amber Logan & Kachina Mickeletto
Cards:
120 pages, 44 card boxed set.
Publisher:
Blue Angel Publishing/Llewellyn Publications; Box Crds/P edition
(January 8, 2015)
List
Price: $22.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
The
mystical element of water is both bringer of life and bearer of
death, the herald of hope and the harbinger of destruction. It is in
our nature to seek to understand it, to conquer it, and to sip its
mysterious powers.
Who
better, then, to ask for guidance and inspiration than the spirits of
water themselves, the Water Fae? Mermaids, sprites, nymphs, and more
— their wisdom and insight have been collected within this oracle
to help us comprehend and embrace the enigmatic dichotomy that is
water.
'Myths
& Mermaids' features the artwork of world-renowned artist Jasmine
Becket-Griffith, paired with a guidebook channelling the wisdom,
advice, and poignant poetry of Jasmine’s two sisters, Amber Logan
and Kachina Mickeletto. Embrace the duality that is the element of
water and prepare to plumb the depths of the unknown with guidance
from the Water Fae!
44
cards and 120-page guidebook set, packaged in a hard-cover box.
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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."
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This
concludes our Newsletter for this month.
Look
for us again March 1st,
2015
Raven,
Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books Newsletter
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