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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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ITALIAN FOLK MAGIC:
Rue's Kitchen Witchery
by Mary-Grace Fahrun
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Weiser Books (May 1, 2018)
List Price: $18.95


FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Italian Folk Magic is a fascinating journey through the magical, folkloric, and healing traditions of Italy with an emphasis on the practical. The reader learns uniquely Italian methods of magical protection and divination and spells for love, sex, control, and revenge.

The book contains magical and religious rituals and prayers and explores divination techniques, crafting, blessing rituals, witchcraft, and, of course, the evil eye, known as malocchio in Italian--the author explains what it is, where it comes from, and, crucially, how to get rid of it.

This book can help Italians regain their magical heritage, but Italian folk magic is a beautiful, powerful, and effective magical tradition that is accessible to anyone who wants to learn it.




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THE SILENT LISTENER:
The Life and Works of J.H.W. Eldermans
by Wilmar Taal
Troy Books. 2018
Paperback, Royal format 234 x 156mm.
414 pages extensively illustrated with drawings and photographs from various Edlermans collections plus 16 pages of colour photographic plates.
List Price: $28.00

The Richel-Eldermans collection is one of the most enigmatic sexual magic collections in the world, and can be found in the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, Boscastle, United Kingdom. The collection consists mainly of works by J.H.W. Eldermans, a former civil servant who lived in The Hague, The Netherlands. His skills are of an undeniable high quality, and his works are not only made on paper, but also in metal, wood and bone. Who was J.H.W. Eldermans, and why was he interested in sexual magic to a degree that borders on obsession? Was Eldermans acquainted with Cecil H. Williamson? Was he a member of an occult lodge called Ars Amatoria? Was J.H.W. Eldermans an unknown magister in the occult art?
The Silent Listener. The Life and Works of J.H.W. Eldermans answers these questions and shines a light upon the remarkable life and works of Johannes Hendrik Willem Eldermans, a fascinating man with an outstanding collection.



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WALKING THE TIDES:
Seasonal Magical Rhythms and Lore
by Nigel G. Pearson
Troy Books, 2018
A new and revised edition, Royal format 234 x 156mm. 360 pages with 16 pages of black and white photo plates.
List Price: $28.00


FROM THE PUBLISHER:
We are pleased to announce ‘Walking the Tides – Seasonal Magical Rhythms and Lore’ by Nigel G. Pearson.
First published as ‘Walking the Tides – Seasonal Rhythms and Traditional Lore’, this new edition of Nigel G. Pearson’s popular book is presented with revised text and is complimented with photography from the author. Included is a new introduction for this edition alongside the original introduction.

Behind the seasonal calendar celebrated by most modern pagans is an ebb and flow of natural energies that is seldom mentioned and whose meaning is very little understood. Those that take their practice from a direct experience of the Land and its natural rhythms and tides have always understood and worked with these energies, which gives them a direct connection to the reality behind the modern festivals.

This book aims to give the reader an insight into the great rhythmic tides and flows of energy that animate the Land throughout the year and the natural happenings that occur along the way, thereby giving their practice a validity that it may currently lack.

Walking the Tides describes holy days, celebrations, saints’ days, animals, birds, herbs, trees, weather and starlore that are featured in the naturalcalendar of the British Isles, and the uses to which many of these things are put in traditional practice.

Divided into four sections describing the Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn Tides (and monthly within these), the author gives the reader a feeling of connection to what is actually going on around them in the natural world, at any given point in the year.

Many books describe the so-called “Wheel of the Year”, without giving any context, reason or validation for the practices described; Walking the Tides takes the reader on an intimate journey into the heart of the Land and shows what actually occurs, rather than what is supposed to, enabling the reader to understand the rhythms and tides of the Land around them and to formulate their own celebrations and observances of these tides and their significant points, based on a clear understanding of the world around them.
Much of the information given is taken from Traditional Craft practice, but also from old British folklore, the lore of the Farm, the author’s own experience and even Church tradition, the better to give the reader a greater and deeper appreciation and understanding of the seasonal flows throughout the natural year and their place in it.



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POPPET MAGICK:
Patterns, Spells & Formulas for Poppets, Spirit Dolls & Magickal Animals
by Silver RavenWolf
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (April 8, 2018)
List Price: $22.99

FROM THE PUBLISHER:
~ Make Your Own Magickal Spirit Dolls and Totem Animals ~

With color photos and illustrations to guide you step-by-step


From bestselling author Silver RavenWolf comes a hands-on book for exploring a fascinating realm of magick. Poppet Magick shares everything you need to make your own enchanted dolls and spirit animals for love, money, health, banishing, attracting what you want, and much more. Discover more than 36 patterns for paper, cloth, or felt poppets, as well as instructions for working with a variety of other mediums. This book also includes guidance on choosing colors, herbs, oils, gemstones, and other ingredients that correspond to your magickal intentions as well as helpful hints on timing, sigils, incantations, and ceremonies for empowering and decommissioning your dolls. Whether you make your own poppets or work with store-bought dolls, this book will help you achieve magickal success.




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OCCULTURE:
The Unseen Forces That Drive Culture Forward
by Carl Abrahamsson (Author),‎ Gary Lachman (Foreword)
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Park Street Press (March 6, 2018)
List Price: $18.99

FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Explores the role of magic and the occult in art and culture from ancient times to today

Examines key figures behind esoteric cultural developments, such as Carl Jung, Anton LaVey, Paul Bowles, Aleister Crowley, and Rudolf Steiner

Explores the history of magic as a source of genuine counter culture and compares it with our contemporary soulless, digital monoculture

Reveals how the magic of art can be restored if art is employed as a means rather than an end and offers strategies to rekindle intuitive creativity

Art, magic, and the occult have been intimately linked since our prehistoric ancestors created the first cave paintings some 50,000 years ago. As civilizations developed, these esoteric forces continued to drive culture forward, both visibly and behind the scenes, from the Hermetic ideas of the Renaissance, to the ethereal worlds of 19th century Symbolism, to the occult interests of the Surrealists.

In this deep exploration of “occulture”--the liminal space where art and magic meet--Carl Abrahamsson reveals the integral role played by magic and occultism in the development of culture throughout history as well as their relevance to the continuing survival of art and creativity. Blending magical history and esoteric philosophy with his more than 30 years’ experience in occult movements, Abrahamsson looks at the phenomena and people who have been seminal in modern esoteric developments, including Carl Jung, Anton LaVey, Paul Bowles, Aleister Crowley, and Rudolf Steiner.

Showing how art and magic were initially one and the same, the author explores the history of magic as a source of genuine counter culture and compares it with our contemporary soulless, digital monoculture. He reveals how the magic of art can be restored if art is employed as a means rather than an end--if it is intense, emotional, violent, and expressive--and offers strategies for creating freely, magically, even spontaneously, with intent unfettered by the whims of trends, a creative practice akin to chaos magick that assists both creators and spectators to live with meaning. He also looks at intuition and creativity as the cornerstones of genuine individuation, explaining how insights and illuminations seldom come in collective forms.

Exploring magical philosophy, occult history, the arts, psychology, and the colorful grey areas in between, Abrahamsson reveals the culturally and magically transformative role of art and the ways the occult continues to transform culture to this day.





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THE RETURN OF ODIN:
The Modern Renaissance of Pagan Imagination
by Richard Rudgley
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Inner Traditions; 3rd Edition, Revised and Expanded edition (March 13, 2018)
List Price: $19.99


FROM THE PUBLISHER:
A controversial examination of the influence and presence of the Norse god Odin in contemporary history and culture

Documents Odin’s role in the rise of Nazi Germany, the 1960s counterculture revolution, nationalist and ecological political movements, and the occult revival

Examines the spiritual influence of Odin in relation to Jesus Christ

Profiles key individuals instrumental in the rise of the modern pagan renaissance

Exploring the influence of the Norse god Odin in the modern world, Richard Rudgley reveals Odin’s central role in the pagan revival and how this has fueled a wide range of cultural movements and phenomena, including Nazi Germany, the 1960s counterculture revolution, the Lord of the Rings, the ecology movement, and the occult underground.

Rudgley argues that it is Odin and not Jesus Christ who is the single most important spiritual influence in modern Western civilization. He analyzes the Odin archetype--first revealed by Carl Jung’s famous essay on Wotan--in the context of pagan religious history and explains the ancient idea of the Web--a cosmic field of energies that encompasses time, space, and the hidden potentials of humanity—the pagan equivalent to the Tao of Eastern tradition. The author examines the importance of the concept of wyrd, which corresponds to “fate” or “destiny,” exploring techniques to read destiny such as the Runes as well as the existence of yoga in prehistoric and pagan Europe, which later produced the Norse Utiseta, an ancient system of meditation.

Rudgley documents how the Odin archetype came into play in Nazi Germany with the rise of Hitler and the pagan counterculture of the 1960s. He examines how the concept of subterranean and mythic realms, such as the Hollow Earth, Thule, and Agartha, and mysterious energies like Vril were manifested in both occult and profane ways and investigates key occult figures like Madame Blavatsky, Guido von List, and Karl Wiligut. He provides pagan analyses of Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings and documents the impact the Odin archetype has had on nationalist and fascist groups in America and Europe.

Examining pagan groups in Europe and America that use the Norse template, Rudgley reveals true paganism as holistic and intimately connected with the forces at work in the life of the planet. Showing how this “green” paganism can be beneficial for dealing with the adverse consequences of globalization and the ongoing ecological crisis, he explains how, when repressed, the Odin archetype is responsible for regressive tendencies and even mass-psychosis--a reflection of the unprecedented chaos of Ragnarok--but if embraced, the Odin archetype makes it possible for like-minded traditions to work together in the service of life.




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FOUNDATIONS OF REIKI RYOHO:
A Manual of Shoden and Okuden
by Nicholas Pearson
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Healing Arts Press (April 3, 2018)
List Price: $24.99

FROM THE PUBLISHER:
~ A comprehensive guide to the first and second degrees of Usui Reiki Ryoho as well as Reiki’s history and Western evolution ~

Details hand positions, self-healing exercises, spiritual development meditations, and the Japanese Reiki techniques introduced in the first degree, shoden, and the second degree, okuden

Provides a thorough introduction to the five levels of byosen, the energetic mechanism used to scan an individual’s energy field and locate areas of disharmony

Examines the core teachings of Reiki founder Usui Mikao and offers a new comprehensive exploration of Reiki’s history and evolution

Explores tools and techniques adapted by Western lineages, such as working with crystals and the chakras

Bridging Eastern and Western lineages to reclaim Reiki’s roots as both a healing art and a spiritual practice, Nicholas Pearson offers a new comprehensive exploration of Reiki’s history and evolution, the foundations of Usui Reiki Ryoho theory and practice, and the original techniques and modern tools of both the first degree, shoden, and second degree, okuden. He explores the etymology of key Reiki terminology and presents a complete discussion of the origins of the symbols used in the second degree, providing new historical, cultural, and spiritual context. He examines the core teachings of Reiki founder Usui Mikao, who taught that Reiki Ryoho enacted healing at the soul level, as well as insights from other important Reiki masters such as Hawayo Takata.

Explaining what Reiki is and how it heals, the author outlines the six core characteristics that all varieties of Reiki share, including initiations and the Five Precepts. He details effective hand positions, self-healing exercises, spiritual development meditations, and the Japanese Reiki techniques introduced in first degree and second degree practice. He also explores a number of other techniques that have been adapted by Western lineages, such as aura sweeping, chakra tune-ups, and charging and programming crystals with Reiki. He provides a thorough introduction to the five levels of byosen, the energetic mechanism used to scan an individual’s energy field and locate areas of disharmony, allowing you to increase your ability to sense centers of toxic imbalance as well as begin dislodging them, thereby increasing the effectiveness of Reiki treatment.

Offering Reiki tools to transform your life from the inside out, Pearson shows how Reiki Ryoho is a healing system that focuses on the inner and spiritual aspects of your being first, allowing you to polish the heart so it reflects the shining light of the soul.




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EIGHT COINS' TATTOO TAROT
by Lana Zellner (Author, Illustrator)
82 card Deck with 188-page full color book
Publisher: U.S. Games Systems Inc. (February 1, 2018)
List Price: $29.95

FROM THE PUBLISHER:
This vividly illustrated deck follows the artistic development of tattoo artist and designer Lana Zellner. The 82-card deck includes all of her original tarot art plus four new cards painted specially for this edition. The cards feature art forms and iconic imagery from both tattoo and tarot traditions, all hand drawn and painted using the watercolor painting style of “spitshading.”
The 188-page book presents full-color, enlarged illustrations for each Eight Coins’ card, along with Lana’s descriptions and unique tarot insights.

About the Artist
Lana Zellner is a tattoo artist, painter and designer based in Missoula, Montana. Pulling from her former work as an architect, Lana’s tattoo art is focused on line-work, bold design elements and detailed ornamentation. She enjoys incorporating her spiritual interests into her artwork. Lana has been reading tarot cards since she was 12 years old.





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THE MOON ORACLE:
Let the Phases of the Moon Guide Your Life
by Caroline Smith and John Astrop
Cards: 72 illustrated oracle cards and 128 page Guidebook
Publisher: Eddison Books; Tcr Crds edition (June 1, 2018)
List Price: $24.95

FROM THE PUBLISHER:
This original, easy-to-use divination system and practical introduction to lunar astrology allows you to align your life with the fluctuating rhythms of the moon and do in-depth, multilayered readings using a combination of lunar cards.



The deck includes 72 powerfully illustrated oracle cards featuring dramatic figurative and symbolic imagery representing the 8 phases of the moon (in each of the 4 astrological elements), 12 moon goddesses, and 28 moon mansions. Consult the moon tables in the book to pinpoint the exact phase of the moon and astrological sign it appears in to shed light on the present state of your question, then refer to the suggested reading methods and detailed card interpretations for guidance on the best way to proceed.






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GREEK MYTHOLOGY READING CARDS
by Alison Chester-Lambert MA (Author),‎ Richard Crookes (Illustrator)
Cards: 50 full-color Card Deck with 112 page Guidebook.
Publisher: Findhorn Press; Tcr Crds/P edition (March 20, 2018)
List Price: $19.99

FROM THE PUBLISHER:
A powerful deck of oracle cards combining the insight and wisdom of ancient Greece with iconic images from the world of art

Consult the gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon and receive their spiritual guidance and wisdom, as part of your soul’s awakening and growth

Includes a 112-page guidebook and 50 full-color cards featuring a treasury of old art images, beautifully enhanced by illustrator Richard Crookes

Explains how the deities of the Greeks are still embedded in our world and reveals how to bring their powerful influence into our consciousness again

The mythology of ancient Greece gave the people their history, moral principles, laws, and their spiritual support. All aspects of human nature and experience had accompanying gods and goddesses that could be consulted or learned from. Deities could be implored for support and guidance in times of stress. If you suspected a lover of infidelity, you could consult Hera for help. If you needed strength in a task, Athena might assure you of victory. Perhaps Eros would tell of a passionate, new relationship, or you might seek the supremacy and confidence of Zeus. This thinking shaped a millennium of spiritual understanding and sacred thought. Now, with the Greek Mythology Reading Cards, you can easily consult the Greek pantheon and receive their guidance and wisdom.



Pairing authoritative messages from Greek philosophy and mythology with classic and inspiring god and goddess imagery, beautifully enhanced by artist Richard Crookes, astrologer and Greek mythology scholar Alison Chester-Lambert offers an oracle to bring the Greek deities back into your consciousness, and ultimately the Collective Consciousness, as part of your soul’s awakening and growth. You can consult the oracle for decision-making, spiritual support, guidance, or life advice. The enlightenment and power infused in these cards flows upward from ancient times through the centuries into our new dawn, still as valuable now as it was then.

The author explains how the gods and goddesses of the Greeks are still embedded in our world; we just stopped recognizing them. She reveals how using these cards brings them into consciousness again, for their sacred influence could be as powerful today as it was then. They are waiting in the wings to help us. We simply have to ask.





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ORACLE OF MYSTICAL MOMENTS
by Catrin Welz-Stein
52 Card Deck with 44 page Guidebook.
Publisher: U.S. Games Systems (January 9, 2018)
List Price: $22.95

FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Visionary collage artist Catrin Welz-Stein intermixes unexpected elements of nature and imagination, creating a sumptuous world where flower spirits and floating castles happily co-exist. Each of the 52 oracle cards captures a magical moment full of delightful surprises and vintage charm. Powerful messages in the 44-page guidebook lead you into discoveries of insight that inspire new ways of looking at life.

Catrin Welz-Stein uses digital images to express her creativity and tell unique stories. Her artwork has an ethereal feel that explores the area between imagination and reality. Catrin is originally from Germany but has lived in Korea and Malaysia for several years with her husband and two children, thus there is also a subtle Asian influence in her work.






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THE WILD UNKNOWN ANIMAL SPIRIT DECK AND GUIDEBOOK
by Kim Krans
Book and Deck Set
Publisher: HarperOne; Box Crds/H edition (March 27, 2018)
List Price: $39.99

FROM THE PUBLISHER:
  • Designed by Kim Krans
  • Large Keepsake Box with Lifting Ribbon
  • 63 Full-Color Cards in Elegant Compact Box
  • Illustrated, hand-lettered 208 Page Guidebook

The artist behind the groundbreaking New York Times bestseller The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook helps seekers of all levels expand their practice of self-discovery with this breathtaking keepsake boxed set featuring an oracle deck and guidebook, inspired by real and mythical animals.

Hand drawn in Krans’s detailed and emotionally evocative style, The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Deck and Guidebook is a work of art that explores the mysteries of the natural world and the animal kingdom. Krans’s powerful animal archetypes offer insight into relationships, personalities, behaviors and tendencies and can be used alone or alongside The Wild Unknown Tarot to add an additional layer of depth to readings.

The hand-lettered, fully illustrated guidebook offers grounded, easy to understand explanations of the cards, a detailed look at the many spreads, practices, and concepts that power the Animal Spirit deck, and deep insight into how each animal helps illuminate our contradictions, our complex natures, and the endless mystery of who we are.

The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Deck and Guidebook celebrates the hidden wisdom of the creatures that inhabit our world and beyond, and reveals how we are all connected in the complex and wondrous web of life.










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This concludes our Newsletter for this month.
Look for us again JUNE 1st, 2018!!!!
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