WELCOME to the 63rd 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
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BLOOD SORCERY BIBLE VOLUME 1:
RITUALS
IN NECROMANCY
By Sorceress Cagliastro , The
Necromancer
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: The Original Falcon Press;
1st edition (November 15, 2011) List Price: $18.95
ABOUT THE BOOK:
A grimoire to some, an anarchist's
cookbook of Blood Sorcery and Necromancy to others, the Blood Sorcery
Bible is the first book of its kind to openly discuss the intricacies
of Blood Sorcery from the science of self-vivisection to the
combination of sexual fluids and magnetics.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Sorceress Cagliastro, The Necromancer
Blood Sorceress, Necromancer, Mummifier, Magnetic Sorcery researcher,
teacher, author, lecturer, embalmer, forensic reconstructionist, and
consigliere to the disincarnate, Sorceress Cagliastro has spent
decades in service to the Integrity of the Deceased as a trade
embalmer and in years of work at the Office of the Chief Medical
Examiner. In an entirely different area, she has also worked directly
with Sir Richard Branson as one half of his team of US publicists at
Virgin Media.
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MEDIEVAL HERBALS: THE ILLUSTRATIVE
TRADITIONS
(The British Library Studies in
Medieval Culture)
By Minta Collins
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: University of Toronto Press,
Scholarly Publishing Division; 1 edition (September 19, 2000)
List Price: $44.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Medieval Herbals: The Illustrative
Traditions is a new, wide-ranging and generously illustrated study of
manuscript herbals produced between 600 - 1450. The book examines the
two principal herbal traditions of Classical descent: the Dioscorides
manuscripts in Greek, Arabic, and Latin and the Latin Herbarius of
Apulcius Platonicus. It shows how, from 1300, the illustrations of
the de herbis Traetatus treatises, the first of which was British
Library, MS. Egerton 747, showed a new observation of nature, paving
the way in the fifteenth century for French Livres des Simples and
the magnificent plant paintings of later Italian Herbals. Medieval
Herbals provides one of the few syntheses in English of existing
research on the subject and also addresses issues of dating,
location, production and ownership of the individual codices. Minta
Collins demonstrates how many herbals were not only codices for
medical scholars but expensively illustrated books for bibliophiles,
of equal interest to students of manuscripts, to historians of
medicine and botany, and to art historians.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Minta Collins is an independent scholar
with a PhD in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute.
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WINGS OF RAPTURE
by Nema
Paperback: 308 pages
Publisher: Black Moon Publishing (May
25, 2011)
List Price: $22.00
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Wings of Rapture takes a
nondenominational approach to mysticism. From the initial euphoric
experience to the "dark night of the soul" and beyond, this
book will serve as a guide as you seek your own path to
enlightenment.
Learn methods of altering consciousness
to open the doors of perception to the metaphysical realms. Discover
techniques for creating sacred space conducive to successful
meditation and contemplation.
If you're currently involved with an
established religion, magickal order, coven, or popular guru, it can
help you slice through the embellishments of other people's visions
to find your own.
This is a revised and expanded re-print
of the book originally entitled "The Way of Mystery: Magick,
Mysticism and Self-Transcendence."
CONTENTS
• What Is Known Is Not Enough
• God-Hunger and Other Forgotten Ones
• Cosmophilia
• Maat Magick
• Emotions
• Temple-Time and Nature
• Inventory and Corrections
• Mantram and Silence
• Call and Forget
• Manifestations: Signs of Progress
• Unlearned Knowledge
• Astral Adventures
• Cosmic Visions
• Veils of Glory
• Self
• Shadow Mirror
• That
• The Inner Life
• Dark Night of the Soul
• Alone Together
• The View From Now
• N’Aton: Visions of the Major
Arcana
• Appendix A: Liber Pennae Praenumbra
• Appendix B: Feathersong
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A PRIEST'S HEAD, A DRUMMER'S HANDS: NEW ORLEANS VOODOO ORDER OF SERVICE
By Louis Martinié
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Black Moon Publishing
(December 1, 2011)
List Price: $15.00
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
A Priest's Head, A Drummer's Hands is a
complete-in-itself first volume in a series of teachings on Voodoo as
it has and
continues to develop in New Orleans. It
contains an Order of Service developed over hundreds of rituals at
the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple. This Order follows the steps
of birth and can be used to bring honor and respect to the ancestors
or to birth a "magickal child" of the voodoosant's
choosing. Rhythms for the drums are given in the form of Drum
Prayers. Rites and offerings to mark the passage of the Grande Zombie
(Great Serpent) through the Seasons are outlined in a section on the
Ophidian Year. A photographic record of the wake of Charles Masicot
Gandolfo, the founder of the Historic Voodoo Museum, and a recounting
of the line of Spiritual Doctors running back through the annals of
New Orleans Voodoo is presented. Information and a working talisman
for John Montanee, the original Dr. John, who conjured and drummed in
the eighteen hundreds in New Orleans is included as well as a veve
for the city of New Orleans as a spiritual entity.
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THE TEMPLE OF SOLOMON:
FROM ANCIENT ISRAEL TO SECRET SOCIETIES
James Wasserman
Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Inner Traditions (November
8, 2011)
List Price: $29.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
A fully illustrated history of the
Temple of Solomon
• Examines the Temple of Solomon in
the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament, and Apocryphal writings
• Explores its role in the founding
of Freemasonry, the legends of the Knights Templar, the doctrines of
the Kabbalah, and the teachings of Islam
• Explains the sacred nature of the
Temple Mount--the site of the Temple of Solomon--and the secrets that
may still be hidden there
• Richly illustrated, including many
photos and images from rare archives
The spiritual heart of many esoteric
societies, the Temple of Solomon was located atop the Temple Mount in
Jerusalem, a site venerated by the three great monotheistic religions
as the intersection of Divine and human. Built by King Solomon at the
peak of ancient Israel’s power, the Temple of Solomon housed the
golden Ark of the Covenant in its Holy of Holies, a sacred chamber
where one could communicate directly with God. Centuries after the
temple’s destruction, the Temple Mount was used as the headquarters
for the Knights Templar during the Crusades, and countless legends
have come down through the centuries about the secrets they may have
uncovered there, including discovery of the Holy Grail or the Ark of
the Covenant.
Richly illustrated with biblical and
Masonic illustrations, photographs, and ancient and modern
paintings--many from rare archives--this book explores the Temple of
Solomon in the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament, and Apocryphal
writings as well as its role in the founding of Freemasonry, the
legends of the Knights Templar, the doctrines of the Kabbalah, and
Muhammad’s visionary journey from the Temple Mount through the
heavens. Seeking to understand the powerful desire of many religions
and secret societies to re-create the temple through ritual and
prayer, James Wasserman explains why it was built, the magical forces
King Solomon may have used in its creation, what its destruction
meant for Jews and Christians alike, and why the Knights Templar as
well as several modern secret societies named their orders after it.
Detailing the sacred architecture of this perfectly proportioned
mystical edifice through words and art, the author reveals the Temple
of Solomon as the affirmation of God’s presence in human affairs,
the spiritual root of Western culture, and an important monument to
the Divine nearly forgotten in today’s secular times but sorely
needed to bridge the divide between our ancient past and our
spiritual future.
From the Inside Flap
HISTORY / RELIGION
The spiritual heart of many esoteric
societies, the Temple of Solomon was located atop the Temple Mount in
Jerusalem, a site venerated by the three great monotheistic religions
as the intersection of divine and human. Built by King Solomon at the
peak of ancient Israel’s power, the Temple of Solomon housed the
golden Ark of the Covenant in its Holy of Holies, a sacred chamber
where the high priest could communicate directly with God. Centuries
after the Temple’s destruction, the Temple Mount was chosen as the
headquarters for the Knights Templar during the Crusades, and
countless legends have come down through the centuries about the
secrets they may have uncovered there.
Richly illustrated with biblical and
Masonic illustrations, photographs, and ancient and modern
paintings--many from rare archives--this book explores the Temple of
Solomon in the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament, and Apocryphal
writings as well as its role in the rites of Freemasonry, the legends
of the Knights Templar, the doctrines of the Kabbalah, and Muhammad’s
visionary journey through the heavens. Seeking to understand the
powerful desire of many religions and secret societies to re-create
the Temple through ritual and prayer, James Wasserman explains why it
was built, what its destruction meant for Jews and Christians alike,
and why the Knights Templar as well as several modern secret
societies have centered their teachings around this vibrant
archetype. Detailing the sacred architecture of this perfectly
proportioned mystical edifice through words and art, the author
reveals the Temple of Solomon as the affirmation of God’s presence
in human affairs, the spiritual root of Western culture, and an
important monument to the divine that may serve to bridge the divide
between our ancient past and our spiritual future.
JAMES WASSERMAN is the author of
several books, including The Templars and the Assassins and The
Secrets of Masonic Washington. A longtime student of the occult and a
member of the Ordo Templi Orientis since 1976, he lives in New York
City.
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THE EIGHT-CIRCUIT BRAIN:
NAVIGATIONAL
STRATEGIES FOR THE ENERGETIC BODY
By Antero Alli
Paperback
Publisher: Vertical Pool (2009)
List Price : $19.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
"Antero Alli is that special brand
of human, a frontier scout for the species,
out there on the rim where the past and
future intersect."
– TIMOTHY LEARY
This book advances the material in
Alli's groundbreaking first book, "ANGEL TECH" (Original
Falcon, 1986), a compendium of techniques and practical applications
of Dr. Timothy Leary's 8-Circuit Brain model for Intelligence
Increase. After twenty-plus years of research and experimentation,
Antero's earlier findings have been significantly updated and
enriched in this new body of work. Includes a comprehensive 8-week
course of study and practice, the author's "Neurological
Autobiography of Outside Shocks and Hedonic Upgrades," a forum
featuring Alli's responses to questions from former students,
accounts of his in-depth encounters with Christopher S. Hyatt and
Robert Anton Wilson, and much, much more. Published by Vertical Pool.
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CASTING SACRED SPACE:
THE CORE OF ALL
MAGICKAL WORK
Ivo Dominguez Jr , T. Thorn Coyle
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Weiser Books (February 1,
2012)
List Price: $17.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The use of casting as a means of
establishing sacred space is a common practice in Wiccan and Neopagan
traditions. In fact it is widely considered the most important step
in spiritual and magickal work. And yet few really know how to do it
or do it well.
In Casting Sacred Space, Neopagan
practitioner Ivo Dominguez, Jr., offers a comprehensive introduction
to the techniques and rituals of casting, including:
* How to become grounded and centered
before one begins
* The Proper timing for casting and
ritual work
* How to open up one's psychic senses
to work with subtle energies
* How to set the stage for magickal
work both internally and externally
* Protection, symbols and meditations
for maintaining sacred space.
* The Circle, the Quarters, and other
modes of casting sacred space
* Quartering, energy work, and many
cross-practice connections including Qabala and chakras.
This is a practical, accessible
handbook for the beginner with cross appeal to seasoned practitioners
of ritual magick.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Ivo Dominguez, Jr. is a writer, artist,
and speaker who teaches workshops on divination, the chakras, ritual,
astrology, herbalism, the Qabalah, and other occult topics. His work
has appeared in numerous magazines, including Green Egg and Witches &
Pagans.
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HAITIAN VODOU:
AN INTRODUCTION TO HAITI'S INDIGENOUS
SPIRITUAL TRADITION
By Mambo Chita Tann
Paperback: 264 pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
(February 8, 2012)
List Price: $15.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Deeply rooted in Haiti’s culture and
held sacred by millions, Haitian Vodou is a joyous and profound
ancestral practice descended from the Vodu priesthood of West Africa.
This little-understood belief system is among the truest religions of
the Americas—yet its essence has remained a mystery to outsiders.
Written by a practitioner of the
highest initiatory rank, Haitian Vodou is the only book that offers a
respectful, first-hand overview of the centuries-old indigenous
tradition. From Haiti’s culture and history to the sacred beliefs,
ceremonies, rituals, and practices grounded in ancestral communion,
readers will get a rare look inside Haitian Vodou. Also explored: its
relationship to other African diasporic traditions in the West;
common misconceptions; Vodou magic and initiations; how millions
survived slavery, betrayal, and revolution; and the twentyone nations
of the Lwa, the spirits of Haitian Vodou.
ABOUT THE AUTHORL:
Mambo Chita Tann (Chicago, IL) is a
mambo asogwe, the highest initiated rank in Haitian Vodou. She has
more than 20 years of experience as a teacher, published author, and
lecturer on African religions. She is also a professional
Egyptologist and the spiritual leader of the Kemetic Orthodox Faith,
a modern form of ancient Egyptian religion, and has appeared in a
History Channel documentary about Egypt under her given name, Tamara
L. Siuda.
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SPELLS FOR TOUGH TIMES:
CRAFTING HOPE WHEN FACED WITH LIFE'S
THORNIEST CHALLENGES
Kerri Connor
Paperback: 456 pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
(February 8, 2012)
List Price: $19.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Looking for some magical help for those
unpredictable curveballs that life throws your way? Spells for Tough
Times is a unique and comprehensive toolkit for coping with and
rising above just about any difficulty—whether it’s a minor
annoyance, embarrassing quandary, or unexpected crisis.
Refreshingly positive and practical,
this magic book features over 150 easy-to-perform spells and rituals
that address specific problems we all commonly face. Organized by
major areas of concern, you’ll find customizable spells related to
personal habits and emotions, family and children, relationships,
pets, health, house and home, career, finances, legal disputes, world
events, death, and handling grief.
Compatible with all spiritual paths and
levels of spellwork experience, these simple yet potent spells will
help you find peace, let go of stress, and survive every bump in the
road.
—Reconnect with an estranged relative
—Banish an unwanted crush
—Speed recovery from a serious
illness
—Move on after divorce or infidelity
—Heal from the loss of a loved one or
a pet
—Manage the pressure of being
overextended at work
From layoffs and foreclosures to child
bullying and identity theft, this book combines magical and mundane
solutions to help you navigate life’s hurdles and hardships with
grace, serenity, and hope.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Kerri Connor (Chicagoland, IL) is the
High Priestess of The Gathering Grove, and has been practicing her
craft for twenty-five years. She is the author of three other books
of magic, and her writing has appeared in The Blessed Bee, Sage
Woman, PanGaia, and New Witch. She runs The Pagan Review, a website
that provides reviews of Pagan products. She also recently started
Nurturing Necessities, a non-profit charitable organization.
NEW TAROT DECKS:
DREAM FAIRIES INSPIRATIONAL CARDS
By: Lo Scarabeo
Imprint: Llewellyn
Pub Date: January 2012
List Price: $17.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Unravel the mysteries of your dreams
with the wisdom of the stars.
The Dream Fairies Inspirational Deck
promises an enlightening inner journey guided by twelve
breathtakingly beautiful fairies, each representing a sign of the
zodiac. Evoking the ephemeral, emotionally rich essence of our
dreamlife, this unique deck can help you gain rare access to your
subconscious, where hidden talents, unspoken hopes, and unfulfilled
desires can finally be awakened. Glow in the dark imagery allow you
to enjoy the whimsical illustrations day or night. Another unique
feature is the box which can be used to prop and display cards for
meditation work, as a round-the-clock reminder of a faerie’s
message to you, or as a unique frame for the enchanting art.
Boxed set (47/8 x 4 7/8) includes 12
full-color, glow-in-the-dark cards and a 192-page, full-color
companion guide
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THE NEW MYTHIC TAROT
Juliet Sharman-Burke , Liz Greene ,
Giovanni Caselli (Illustrator)
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Press; Pap/Crds
edition (August 2, 2011)
List Price: $25.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
From the time of its first publication
in 1986, The Mythic Tarot has sold over a million copies in dozens of
countries. Now, for this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, the text
has been revised, brought up to date and the deck completely
re-illustrated by internationally renowned artist, Giovanni Caselli.
The New Mythic Tarot brings together
all the elements that made the original version such a necessary deck
for all tarot enthusiasts—a deck that depicts the gods and
goddesses, heroes and heroines of the Greek myths and a book that
helps the reader explore them as familiar archetypal characters,
whose experiences mirror the shifts and patterns of daily life.
This fully revised and updated edition
of one of the few true classic book and card tarot kits breathes
fresh life into this standard work and will be welcomed by long-time
devotees and new fans alike.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
JULIET SHARMAN-BURKE is the author of
several books and book and card sets including The Beginner’s Guide
to the Tarot, The Complete Book of Tarot, and, with Liz Greene, the
The Mythic Tarot. She lives in England. LIZ GREENE is the author of
over twenty books, including the highly successful The Mythic Tarot.
She currently lives in Zurich.
CALENDAR:
FEBRUARY:
ONGOING AT EDGE OF THE CIRCLE BOOKS
SUNDAY , FEBRUARY 5th
(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.
THE CELTIC RECONSTRUCTIONIST GROUP HAS
CHANGED TIMES!!!!!
They now meet on the 2nd Monday of the
Month.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12th
(Every 2nd Monday of each month)
CELTIC RECONSTRUCTIONIST GROUP 7-9PM
For More Information:
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REMINDER: We buy used Occult Books! Our
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
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
golanv1@yahoo.com
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This concludes our Newsletter for this
month.
Look for us again MARCH 1st , 2012!
Raven
Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books
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