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VEGVISIR:
A Practical Guide to Runic and Icelandic Magic
by Christopher Alan Smith
Publisher : Avalonia (June 8, 2022)
Paperback : 250 pages
List Price: $29.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER :
'Vegvísir' is the name of a famous Icelandic magical sign. It means 'signpost' or 'guide', and that is exactly what this book is. In this outstanding new volume, a follow-up to "Icelandic Magic: Aims, Tools and Techniques of the Icelandic Sorcerers" (Avalonia 2015), Christopher Alan Smith goes a step
further and teaches how to apply these techniques in your life for success, wealth, contentment, or whatever it is that you fervently wish for. Beginning with a devastating attack on the frivolities and anxieties of the modern world, he guides you, chapter by chapter, towards alignment with mythic
reality and the development of latent skills that you always had, but never realised.
Based on nearly 50 years of magical practice, and with an empathy born of experience, the author patiently encourages you to inherit the abilities that are yours by right, and challenges you to make use of these. There are many people in the world, all mortal. Will you be one of those who prove themselves somewhat more than mortal: the seed of the gods?
"Personally, I think of magic as the art and science of changing the Narrative. Narrative is not just a matter of idly telling stories; it is a powerful force in its own right, exerting itself through mythic reality, in ancient folktales, and in the story you tell yourself, day in, day out." - C.A. Smith in VEGVÍSIR
About the Author:
Christopher Alan Smith was born in Nottingham in 1954. He has travelled widely and lived in the Netherlands for five years, where his innate talent for languages enabled him to speak fluent Dutch within a few months and work as a logistics coordinator for a major transport company. His travels also include three visits to Iceland; on the second visit, he stayed in the country for 8 months and worked as a volunteer at the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft in Hólmavík. Christopher's interest in magic began when he was a student at the University of Sheffield, at which time the main emphasis in the available literature was on the Western Tradition of Kabbalistic magic. However, his taste for travel, languages and a restless search for knowledge clearly indicated Woden as his example, leading him within a few years towards Rune Magic and ultimately to membership of the Rune Gild. His Fellowship Work for the Gild, The Icelandic Tradition of Magic was published in 2012 as part of the collection Occult Traditions (Numen Books). In 2014 he was awarded the title of Master in the Rune Gild for his Master-work Icelandic Magic in the Early Modern Period, which formed the basis of his first book, Icelandic Magic.Today he lives in North Yorkshire and, when not practising and researching Icelandic magic, works as a freelance translator.
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WITCHES, DRUIDS AND SIN EATERS:
The Common Magic of the Cunning Folk of the Welsh Marches
By Jon G. Hughes, With Sophie Gallagher
Publisher : Destiny Books (September 20, 2022)
Publication date : September 20, 2022
List Price: $24.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Describes the arcane rituals, ancient beliefs, and secret rites of the Welsh Marches, including those of the Sin Eaters, Eye Biters, and Spirit Hunters
• Shares extracts from ancient texts stored in the archives of the National Museum of Wales, along with many original photographs of related artifacts
• Includes a Grimoire of the Welsh Marches, a wide collection of spells and magical workings along with practical instruction on crafting and casting
In this collaboration between a Druid and a witchcraft researcher, Jon G. Hughes and Sophie Gallagher describe in intricate detail the arcane rituals, ancient beliefs, and secret rites of the Welsh Marches, the borderlands between Celtic Wales and Anglo-Saxon England--one of the oldest and most significant locations for early witchcraft and a lasting repository for ancient Druidic lore. The authors explore the repressed rituals and practices of sin eaters, those who take upon themselves the sins of a recently deceased person; eye biters, powerful Witches able to cast malevolent curses simply by looking at their victims; and spirit hunters, Witches who gain control of their victim’s spirit. Drawing on their personal access to the archives of the National Museum Wales, as well as the local museums found within the Welsh Marches, the authors share extracts from ancient texts, along with original photographs of related artifacts, such as charm and spell bottles used to ward off evil and “poppets,” wax effigies crafted by Witches to inflict pain and death on a targeted subject. In the second half of the book, the authors present a Grimoire of the Welsh Marches, a wide collection of spells and magical workings along with practical instruction on crafting and casting.
Offering a comprehensive look at the earth-based beliefs and practices of primal witchcraft and Druidic lore, the authors show not only how the traditions of the Welsh Marches had a profound influence on the cultural and spiritual history of the British Isles but also how their influence was exported to all corners of the world.
About the Author:
Jon G. Hughes is part of a lineage of Druids that has been practicing for five generations in a remote area of Wales. The director of the Irish Centre for Druidic Practices and the author of several books, including The Druidic Art of Divination, he teaches workshops throughout Europe. He lives in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. Sophie Gallagher is a witchcraft researcher steeped in the ways of the ancient Witches of the Welsh Marches. Raised in rural Wales, in the very center of the Welsh Marches, she now lives in Devon, England, close to the ancient moors of Dartmoor.
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POWERFUL JUJU:
Goddesses, Music & Magic for Comfort, Guidance & Protection Paperback – September 8, 2022
by Najah Lightfoot
Publisher : Llewellyn Publications (September 8, 2022)
Paperback : 216 pages
List Price: $16.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
~Journey through the Crossroads of Magick with 12 Iconic Women Beside You
A follow-up to the bestselling Good Juju, Powerful Juju provides guidance and comfort in times of hardship. Najah Lightfoot introduces you to a dozen goddesses and legendary figures, from mythology and modern times, who offer inspiration and protection against the most difficult parts of life. Each one is accompanied by a song to soothe and uplift your spirit, a list of correspondences, a brief description, a full ritual, and instructions on setting up sacred space to bring her energy into your life. You'll meet Sekhmet, Frida Kahlo, Doreen Valiente, Tituba, Nina Simone, Lilith, and others. These women were specially chosen to accompany you through the crossroads of magick, helping you be strong and carry on.
Reviews:
"Najah Lightfoot invokes the spirits of a dozen powerful goddesses―both mythological and real, ancient and contemporary―to guide you through any challenges life might be throwing your way. Powerful Juju is packed chock-full of tips to bring your magic to life, drawing on strength, courage, and power. With her chapter-by-chapter playlist for the magical soul, Najah takes us on a journey through rite and ritual, walking side by side with strong female figures...No matter what your background may be, Powerful Juju has something for everyone, and Najah Lightfoot has created a magical masterpiece."―Patti Wigington, author of Herb Magic, Witchcraft for Healing, and Badass Ancestors
"A revolutionary guide through modern magick where Najah Lightfoot guides the reader to power and beauty in the spaces they travel, uncovering Magick in the everyday. Najah provides a proverbial, and sometimes literal, crossroads within its pages. This book is an invaluable tool for Witches of every path and experience level."―Courtney Weber, author of Hekate: Goddess of Witches
"With this latest book, you hold in your hands an intricate cord connecting you back to the deepest wisdom, all through the loving hands of Najah as she deftly braids the four strands of goddess, music, rituals, and her personal tales of what it means to be a witch...You'll be delighted by the pantheon of goddesses that she reveals, one for each chapter. Some are traditional and well-known deities from around the world, others are goddesses that once had human form on this earth and whose legends make them larger than life...This book is destined to be one you return to again and again for spiritually navigating the ups and downs of life―moving through good times and bad with magical grace and ease."―Madame Pamita, author of Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft and The Book of Candle Magic
"A potent blend of the magick of music and the feminine divine, Powerful Juju is a book of uplifting power, suitable for novices and adepts alike. Najah Lightfoot has crafted a unique book, filled with accessible, original spells and rituals, as well as good practical advice for wellbeing and living your best magickal life. Powerful Juju makes my heart sing. Highly recommended!"―Judika Illes, author of Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells
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THE HOLY WILD GRIMOIRE:
A Heathen Handbook of Magick, Spells, and Verses
by Danielle Dulsky
Publisher : New World Library (September 13, 2022)
Paperback : 208 pages
List Price: $18.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
~Claim Your Mythic Purpose
This grimoire — a book of magick, spells, ceremonies, journaling exercises, recipes, and incantations — is an invitation to be Witch and bewitch. As you journey through this book, you will reflect and reshape your story, beholding your life’s poetry and wielding a mythic intelligence. Danielle Dulsky guides you to see through the lens of the five elements, earth, water, fire, air, and ether, and to call upon age-old archetypes to heal and liberate your best self. You will become a rebel queen, hooded seer, and wild king. Rising above the ecological disaster, political gridlock, and disease of the overculture, you will become a word-witch, writing your world whole again, howling with power, and singing songs of a new world reborn.
Reviews:
“This spellbinding guide by witch Dulsky (Sacred Hags Oracle) provides heathen magical techniques for transforming one’s relationship with nature.”
— Publishers Weekly
“A glimpse of a world more alive than words could ever contain.”
— Bayo Akomolafe, PhD, author of These Wilds Beyond Our Fences
“Danielle Dulsky’s delicious writing never disappoints. A potent book of magick, The Holy Wild Grimoire is brimming with soul-stirring prompts and incantations that are sure to reignite your sparkle.”
— Trista Hendren, creatrix of Girl God Books
“Danielle Dulsky continues to deliver the hard-won wisdom of the often overlooked or demonized archetypes in our bones. . . . This is required reading for every Witch and heathen in this chaotic modern world.”
— Ora North, author of Mood Magick
About the Author:
Danielle Dulsky is a heathen visionary, Aquarian mischief maker, storyteller, and word-witch. As an author and founder of the Hag School, she believes in the power of wild collectives and sudden circles of curious dreams for healing our modern aches. Parent to two wildlings and partner to a potter, Danielle lives in Pennsylvania and fills her world with art, family, and intentional awe.
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BACKYARD WITCHCRAFT
The Complete Guide for the Green Witch, the Kitchen Witch, and the Hedge Witch
by Cecilia Lattari
Publisher : Ixia Press (September 14, 2022)
Paperback : 160 pages
List Price:$16.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Embark on an exploration of modern-day witchcraft, embracing the green path, which connects us to nature.
Herbalist Cecilia Lattari guides readers to reawaken their inner witch by tuning in to the magic and sacred energies of their everyday lives, using the hidden powers of nature to foster positive connections between mind, body, spirit, and living spaces. Filled with colorful, compelling illustrations, this handbook introduces green, hedge, and kitchen witches. Readers will learn how to create their own witch’s tool kits, purify their homes, work with the four natural elements, build magic laboratories, and discover the path that encourages a harmonious transformation.
The green witch is a manifestation of Mother Earth, who nurtures, cares, and observes. She practices with herbs, flowers, plants, and remedies, and surely has volumes upon volumes of plant books on her bookshelves.
For the kitchen witch food is a gift from Mother Earth. The kitchen is this witch's sacred space, involving spells of tradition and creation. She works with ordinary tools and knows that cooking reveals our true nature. The kitchen witch understands the sacred aspects of everyday life as she prepares recipes for sacred foods.
The eclectic path of the hedge witch includes herbalism, healing, and shamanistic actions. Her focus is the home, and she knows the power of fables and preserves popular knowledge.
- Take a guided tour of herbs, flowers, plants, poisonous plants, potions, oils, teas, tinctures, and remedies.
- Learn the magical practices of purification using herbs, bells, candles, and incense.
- Get in touch with nature by preparing a sacred outdoor space and centering yourself.
- Learn to grow, harvest, and dry herbs and understand the difference between air, fire, land, and water plants.
- Observe how the four elements of air, earth, fire, and wind carry messages from nature through various types of plants.
For the modern-day Wicca, backyard gardener, and naturalist, this indispensable guide offers an exploration of the intimate relationship between humans and Mother Earth.
Reviews:
Magic is in and around us, and it allows us to connect with and create harmony in our lives. Herbalist Cecilia Lattari encourages readers to reclaim their hidden magical powers to foster positive connections between mind, body, and spirit and living spaces. This natural green path—closely tied to the earth, plants, and nature—embraces sacred energies and a simpler life, whether in a city or suburbs or near a wooded forest.
Filled with colorful, compelling illustrations, this handbook explores green witchcraft and helps readers create their own tool kits, make their homes and gardens sacred spaces, work with the four elements, and build magic laboratories to set the stage for a harmonious transformation.
Ultimately, everything learned here is already known. As Lattari points out, “All you have to do is remember.”
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KING SOLOMON THE MAGUS:
Master of the Djinns and Occult Traditions of East and West
by Claude Lecouteux
Publisher : Inner Traditions (September 27, 2022)
Language: English
Hardcover: 288 pages
List Price: $35.00
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Explores the schools of Solomonic magic around the world and works such as The Greater and Lesser Keys of Solomon the King and The Hygromancy of Solomon
• Examines Solomon’s magical possessions, including his famous ring that gave him command over animals, weather, demons, genies, and djinns, as well as his amulets, remedies, exorcisms, and charms
• Looks at the extensive presence of Solomon in folklore around the world, including in Armenia, Malaysia, Russia, Bulgaria, Morocco, India, and Egypt
Looking at the Solomonic magical tradition and Solomon’s profound influence on esoteric traditions around the world, Claude Lecouteux reveals King Solomon not only as one of the great kings of prehistory but also as the ancient world’s foremost magician and magus. Examining the primary sources on Solomon, such as the Bible, the Koran, and the writings of Flavius Josephus, the author explores Solomon’s judgments, his explorations, his literary and scientific works (including an herbal), and his constructions beyond the eponymous temple, such as the copper city in Andalus built by the djinns and the baths of Sulayman. He also looks at Solomon’s magical possessions, such as his famous ring and the Philosopher’s Stone. The author examines the supernatural powers granted to Solomon by his ring, which he received from the angel Gabriel, including command over animals, weather, and demons, and explores in detail Solomon’s power over genies and djinns.
Following the esoteric threads hidden within the primary sources on Solomon, Lecouteux reveals the work of Solomon the Magician, exploring his amulets, remedies, exorcisms, charms, and his influence on Arab and Western magic. Providing illustrations of sigils, talismans, and other magic symbols related to Solomon, the author examines the schools of Solomonic Folkloremagic and works such as The Greater and Lesser Keys of Solomon the King and The Hygromancy of Solomon. He then looks at the extensive presence of Solomon in folklore worldwide, including in Armenia, Israel, Malaysia, Eastern Europe, Russia, Morocco, India, Mongolia, and among the Abyssinians of Ethiopia and the Copts in Egypt. He also looks at Solomon’s role within the Bulgarian tradition from which the Cathars derived.
Painting an in-depth portrait of Solomon the Magician-King, Lecouteux reveals how this legendary magus left a deep impression upon the occult, magical traditions, and philosophies of the ancient world that can still be felt to this day.
Review:
“In this splendid compendium, Claude Lecouteux brings together stories, folktales, lore, and legends associated with the Biblical King Solomon. King of ancient Israel, he founded castles and cities as well as a palace of glass and his most famous Temple in Jerusalem. Solomon’s legacy spread across the Middle East into Europe, Africa, and beyond. Reputed author of one thousand and five books of poems, psalms, and songs and three thousand parables, he also interacted with animals, whose languages he understood. Solomon was one of the great historical practitioners of magic. Solomon’s seal and ring gave him power over various kinds of spirits. All his possessions--his net, his throne, and his chalice among them--were infused with magical power. Claude Lecouteux’s masterly reconstruction of the wondrous world of King Solomon from ancient documents is by far the most comprehensive survey yet published of the many different aspects of this ancient and influential monarch.” ― Nigel Pennick, author of The Ancestral Power of Amulets, Talismans, and Mascots and Elemental Magic
THE MAGICAL TAROT OF THE GOLDEN DAWN DECK
by Pat Zalewski & David Sledzinski
Publisher : Aeon Books; Revised edition (September 27, 2022)
List Price: $40.00
(Aeon Books)
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The Magical Tarot of the Golden Dawn Deck comprises 78 fully illustrated tarot cards and an instruction booklet, based on the Hermetic Order Golden Dawn tarot lectures. This coloured deck of tarot cards is intended as a companion to The Magical Tarot of the Golden Dawn book.
The colouring used in this Golden Dawn/Stella Matutina tarot deck is unique and is based on the four sets of Golden Dawn colour scales. A comparative study between the current Regardie/Wang deck and the classic Magical Tarot of the Golden Dawn Deck will reveal a large difference in the colouring, especially in the in the minor arcana, where the Wang deck does not use the four colour scales.
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CATS RULE THE EARTH TAROT
Cats Rule the Earth Tarot: 78-Card Deck and Guidebook for the Feline-Obsessed
by Catherine Davidson, Illustrated by Thiago Corrêa
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams (September 20, 2022)
Boxed Set: Hardcover 80 Page Guidebook with 78-Card Tarot Deck
List Price: $29.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
This 78-card tarot deck and guidebook is cat themed, combining ancient mysticism with feline illustrations
This tarot deck and guidebook set is ideal for anyone seeking the knowledge and skills needed to learn the ancient art of tarot. Offering a fun clever take on the usual tarot deck, Cats Rule the Earth Tarot creatively reinvents the traditional cards with modern, quirky cat illustrations.
Cats Rule the Earth Tarot goes deeper than simply presenting the meaning of each card—it equips the reader with a historical understanding of tarot, how to interpret and apply each card drawn and methods of conducting readings for yourself, friends, or family. From welcoming new beginnings with the Ace of Cups to facing a new guiding presence in your life with the Hierophant, each card you draw holds the power to reveal hidden truths and guide you through the unexpected events of daily life.
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THE GODFATHER TAROT:
Includes: A 78-card Tarot Deck and a Book on the Corleone Family and its History
by Will Corona Pilgrim
Epic Ink / Becker & Mayer Books / The Quarto Group, (October 18, 2022)
92-page Guidebook with 78-Card Tarot Deck
List Price : $26.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
In celebration of the greatest film series of all time, this deluxe gift set updates the classic Rider-Waite tarot deck to capture the world of The Godfather.
The King of Swords, The Emperor, Death, Justice, and the Wheel of Fortune are just a few of the tarot cards that, when paired with the characters and events in The Godfather trilogy, become evocative in a whole new way.
Each of the 78 cards is connected to the trilogy by characters and situations, making it perfect for die-hard fans as well as tarot practitioners, from novice to expert, who are looking for guidance.
The beautifully illustrated, highly giftable deck comes with a full-color companion book that profiles the key characters and events from the saga and pairs them with featured cards along with providing a basic introduction to tarot reading. Whether you are looking to add a unique deck to your collection or are a fan of the films, The Godfather Tarot is a must-have addition!
Features:
- Can be read exactly as you would the popular Rider–Waite deck
- A high-quality tarot deck with original illustrations depicting the characters and evoking the legacy of The Godfather
- Comes with a full-color companion book on the Corleone Family, profiling the characters, events, and cards
- Perfectly giftable packaging
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HOCUS POCUS TAROT DECK AND GUIDEBOOK
The Official Tarot Deck and Guidebook:
(Tarot for Beginners, Hocus Pocus Merchandise, Hocus Pocus Book)
by Minerva Siegel, Tori Schafer, Illustrated by DreaD.
Publisher : Insight Editions (July 26 2022)
Hardcover : 128 pages
List Price: $24.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Bring a touch of witchcraft into your tarot practice with this illustrated deck inspired by Hocus Pocus!
Beloved since its release in 1993, Hocus Pocus has put a spell on fans with its humor and heart. Now, tarot enthusiasts and Hocus Pocus fans alike can celebrate their love for the film with this official tarot deck.
• A MUST-HAVE FOR FANS: Featuring original illustrations of the Sanderson sisters and the wider world of Hocus Pocus, this deck matches characters from the film with tarot archetypes, making it a fresh interpretation of a traditional tarot deck.
• COMPLETE TAROT EXPERIENCE: This deluxe set of 78 cards consists of both major and minor arcana, perfect for anyone beginning their tarot practice, as well as for experienced practitioners.
• BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Each card features a full-color illustration of a character from Hocus Pocus, including the Sanderson Sisters, the Dennisons, Ernie, Billie Butcherson and more.
• DETAILED GUIDEBOOK: Includes a 128-page guidebook with explanations of each card’s meaning and simple spreads for easy readings.
• GREAT GIFT: Packaged in a sturdy and decorative gift box, Hocus Pocus: The Official Tarot Deck and Guidebook will enchant fans of the film and tarot practitioners alike.
About the Authors and Illustrator:
Minerva Siegel is the author of Tarot for Self-Care: How to Use Tarot to Manifest Your Best Self. She writes about tarot, witchcraft, and living with disabilities for print magazines and online publications. When not writing, she practices divination and drinks rose lattes in the Victorian house she shares with her husband and their rescue dogs.
Tori Schafer is a writer and narrative designer for video games, and has worked on titles such as Elder Scrolls Online and Spellbreak. Her love of games is only matched by her love of tarot, which she has been practicing since she was a child. When she's not playing games or practicing tarot, she's spending time with her husband and beloved, bratty cat in their apartment.
DreaD. is an illustrator of the strange, unusual, and geeky. She spends all her time in her lair making fan art, casually threatening greeting cards, and fantasy pins with her goblins in the Pacific Northwest.
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This concludes our Newsletter for this month.
Look for us again NOVEMBER 1st, 2022!
Erica (Raven) Branch-Butler, Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books Newsletter
Credits and Attributions, All graphics and illustrations by Erica Lauren Branch-Butler, All Rights Reserved.
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