WELCOME to the 64th
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
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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REMINDER: We buy used Occult
Books! Our buyer is in on Wednesdays, Thursdays,
Saturdays, and Sundays!
Classroom/Ritual Space is available--
please call for details!
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New versions of the Maxine Miller
TRIPLE GODDESS and HORNED GOD Wall Plaques,
and the new SACRED MAGICKAL HEARTH
Altar Piece based on the work of authors Raven Grimassi and Stephanie
Taylor
STARFIRE: A JOURNAL OF THE NEW AEON
- Volume II Number 4
Starfire Vol II No 4 is a
substantial, riveting, and enlightening publication, 304 pages long
and printed on Arctic Volume, a good quality coated paper. There is a
sparkling diversity of content, including thirteen great articles and
essays, two fascinating short stories, four arresting pieces of
artwork, and a substantial section of book reviews.
Though Starfire is as Thelemic in focus
as ever, this latest issue has an eclectic mix of articles and short
stories, reflecting the richness and diversity of Thelema. The front
cover design shown here to the left features a glorious image by Kyle
Fite; click on the image for a larger view of the artwork. The
contents of this issue are very diverse, and include:
Scintillations in Mauve: An
Introduction to the Work of Kenneth Grant by Michael Staley – a
preliminary survey of some key elements in the substantial body of
mystical and magical work which Kenneth bequeathed us for further
development;
Images of the Mystery by Gary
Dickinson – a consideration of the origins and implications of
Crowley's drawing 'The Way', better known simply as LAM;
The Ophidian Sabbat by Daniel
Schulke – some considerations of the body of lore and sorcerous
praxis which comprise the Sabbatic path;
Sermon from a Haunted Cellar by
Richard Gavin – an essay on some of the implications of working
within the Typhonian Tradition;
The Unity of Toltec and Thelema by
Eric N. Peterson – a consideration of the common ground between
the Toltec tradition and Thelema;
On Toltec Art by Koyote the Blind –
an essay by a Toltec adept on the significance of art in the Toltec
tradition;
Shades of Grey by Richard Gavin
– a short story woven around Lam;
Maranatha and Beyond by Stephen
Dziklewicz – a sequel to the author's essay on Maranatha in the
previous issue of Starfire;
From Aiwass to Lam by Richard Ward –
an essay on Crowley, praeterhuman contact, and the magical path of
the Divine Fool;
Echoes of Silence by Alistair Coombs
– an analysis of the background to Blavatsky's The Voice of the
Silence and Crowley's Commentary on the book which he considered a
masterpiece;
Grid Sigil Magick by Robert
Podgurski – considerations concerning the ramifications of a
sigil which was revealed several years ago to the author;
The Emergence of Lam by Michael
Staley – some considerations of Lam from its emergence in the
Amalantrah Working and beyond;
Sleeping Buddha by Hector Djoun –
a short story about a Buddhist academic and his awakening following
an encounter with a Pythoness;
Two Fragments on Ataturk by Ithell
Colquhoun – reminiscences on the genesis and subsequent life of
Crowley's son;
Book Reviews by various
contributors. Reviews include Brother Curwen, Brother Crowley by
Henrik Bogdan; Perdurabo by Richard Kaczynski; Aleister
Crowley and the Aeon of Horus by Paul Weston; A Cockney
Visionary by Jerusalem Press; Vudu Cartography by Michael
Bertiaux; A Gathering of Masks by Robert Fitzgerald;
Voudon Gnosis by David Beth; Austin Osman Spare: The Life
and Legend of London's Lost Artist by Phil Baker; and more.
Starfire Vol II No 4 is available
in a robust, sewn-bound softbound edition for $52.95
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THE WAY OF THE ORACLE:
RECOVERING THE PRACTICES OF THE PAST
TO FIND ANSWERS FOR TODAY
By Diana L Paxson
Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Weiser Books (March 1, 2012)
List Price: $21.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Throughout history, the uncertainties
of life have driven people to seek counsel from prophets, seers, and
oracles on everything from love to livelihood: people want to talk to
their lost loved ones, heal old family traumas, find out about work,
and determine what the future will bring.
In The Way of the Oracle, bestselling
author, scholar, and priestess Diana L. Paxson offers a broad
overview of the traditions of famous oracles in history: from the
pythia at Delphi, the son of Beor, the Irish druidess, and the
Greenland völva, to today's modern seers who are resurrecting
ancient skills to serve their communities.
Paxson identifies the core elements of
prophetic practice, her belief in probability rather than
predestination, and offers exercises and examples to demonstrate how
anyone can be trained to do oracle work. Her methods focus on trance
skills and improving communication between one's unconscious and
conscious mind to encourage self-knowledge and decision making.
The Way of the Oracle introduces the
practice of oracle work to a wider audience, and shows how exploring
the potential of other minds can expand our own.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Diana L. Paxson is the author of nearly
three dozen novels, including Marion Zimmer Bradley's Ravens of
Avalon and several works of spiritual nonfiction, including Taking Up
the Runes. She has been a practicing priestess for nearly thirty
years and is well known as a spiritual leader and teacher. She
lectures and conducts workshops in North America and Europe. She
lives in Berkeley, CA. Visit her at www.diana-paxson.com.
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UNDINES: LESSONS FROM THE REALM OF
THE WATER SPIRITS
By William R. Mistele
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: North Atlantic Books (July
6, 2010)
List Price: $18.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Undines—from the Latin root unda,
which means “wave”— are water elementals, or spirits of the
water world. Like their fellow elementals—salamanders (fire),
sylphs (air), and gnomes (earth)—undines are united with, and
personify, their element. First mentioned in the alchemical works of
medieval botanist Paracelsus, undines appear throughout European
folklore. Who are these mysterious creatures of lakes, oceans, and
waterfalls?
Undines takes readers directly into the
water spirits’ realm through stories, personal encounters, and
interviews with such luminaries as Istiphul, the undine queen whose
presence embodies the magical essence of the feminine. Whether seen
as fact or fairy tale, Undines presents archetypal truths and
insights into human nature. The powers and abilities that undines
display are latent in us all and crucial to humanity’s evolution
(or mere survival): harmony with nature, empathy and compassion, a
deep capacity to love, and a cooperative rather than combative
relationship to the world. Undines will appeal broadly to readers of
mythology, fantasy, and fairy tales, particularly to practitioners
that work with nature spirits and elemental beings—Druids, Wiccans,
pagans, and those interested in magic and mysticism.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
William R. Mistele has devoted himself
to the study and practice of many of the world’s spiritual
traditions. Since 1975 he has been a student of Franz Bardon’s
teachings on Hermetic magic, a system of training that includes the
evocation of and communication with nature spirits. He holds a BA in
Philosophy from Wheaton College and an MA in Linguistics from the
University of Arizona. He
lives in Honolulu.
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PRIESTESS OF THE FIRE TEMPLE: A
DRUID'S TALE
By Ellen Evert Hopman
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
(March 8, 2012)
List Price: $18.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The Priestess of the Fire Temple
follows Princess Aislinn, red-haired wild child of the High King of
the Central Kingdom, as she makes her way in a world increasingly
hostile to those who are not Christian. Raised in a community that
observed both Pagani and Cristaidi mores, Druid-trained Aislinn is
married off at age fourteen to a prince from Irardacht, the Northern
Kingdom. Escaping her unhappy marriage, Aislinn finds herself engaged
in a series of dangerous adventures and fateful encounters on her
quest for true love. This uniquely Pagan novel explores the basic
beliefs of the Indo-European Celts and the Druid path in an engaging
and powerful way.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Ellen Evert Hopman (Massachusetts) has
contributed to several Pagan journals and is a popular author of
Druidry-related titles. A former teacher at the Grey School of
Wizardry, Hopman has been active in American Druidism since 1984. She
is a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages, co-founder and
former co-chief of the Order of the Whiteoak (Ord na Darach Gile), a
master herbalist, and a registered herbalist of the American
Herbalists Guild.
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THE CLAIRVOYANT PATH:
FOLLOW YOUR INNER WISDOM TO HEALING,
EMPOWERMENT & CHANGE
By Michelle DesPres
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
(March 8, 2012)
List Price: $14.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
A new era of enlightenment is upon us.
The Clairvoyant Path offers a golden opportunity to join the global
spiritual evolution and build a new life of peace, purpose, and
higher consciousness.
Discover how to access inner wisdom,
higher dimensions of the self, and the power to change reality—all
by using your innate clairvoyance and intuition. Explore the wondrous
connections between the body, spirit, and quantum science, the
personal energy climate, and the nature of the soul.
Progressive psychic exercises and
stories from the author’s life as a clairvoyant medium combine to
help you cultivate higher senses, explore your soul’s history, and
work with your personal energy. A life of greater awareness,
self-authority, and higher purpose is available to you.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Michelle DesPres (Fort Collins, CO) is
a clairvoyant medium with a private practice. She gives readings,
teaches classes and workshops, and provides seasonal energetic
forecasts. DesPres is the former host of Insight, a community
talk-radio show dedicated to providing a conscious perspective on
today’s issues.
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INCENSE MAGICK:
CREATE INSPIRING AROMATIC
EXPERIENCES FOR YOUR CRAFT
By Carl F. Neal
Paperback: 312
pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (March 8, 2012)
List Price: $16.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Immerse yourself in the enchanting,
sensory-rich world of incense and deepen your knowledge of a
treasured and indispensable tool for your magickal life. Carl F.
Neal, author of the popular book, Incense, offers this meticulously
researched, globespanning guide to the magickal applications of
incense. From “redecorating” a room with the
perfect scent to performing intricate incense ceremonies, you’ll
learn to create aromatic enchantments using pellets, seals, powders,
and other incense forms in meditations, rituals, spells, and even
games.
Take your practice to a deeper level as
you discover burning techniques and mystical uses, both traditional
and innovative.
—Rituals specific to different types
of incense
—Guidance for selecting incense and
charcoal
—An alphabetized list of traditional
and modern incense ingredients, including rare botanicals
—Combustible: smudging, sticks
(masala and joss), cones, cylinders, and dhoops
—Non-combustible: pellets (moist),
loose incense, and powders
—Incense seals, trails, and chains
—Correspondences for the elements,
seasons, particular intentions, and more
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Carl Neal has been a student of incense
since 1977. In 1995 he became a professional incense maker and has
avidly researched incense ever since. He eventually set aside his
retail incense business and focused on bringing an expanded awareness
of incense to everyone who would read or listen. Networking with
incense makers and users from around the world has given him a very
different view of incense.
He is a self-professed incense fanatic
who has been lucky enough to learn from a variety of incense makers
from North and South America, Asia, and Europe. He has traveled
across America leading incense workshops and discussions. He has been
a frequent guest at Pagan festivals and gatherings where he spreads
his enthusiasm for incense with vigor.
A strong supporter of community, Carl
loves teaching about incense at all sorts of community events. Carl
holds bachelor degrees in History and Sociology. He currently lives
in the beautiful Willamette Valley in Western Oregon.
DIVINATION
NEW TAROT
THE MANDALA ASTROLOGICAL TAROT CARDS
AND BOOK
By A. T. Mann
Paperback: 128
pages
Publisher:
Sterling; Pap/Crds edition (October 6, 2009)
List Price: $14.95
FROM THE
PUBLISHER: There are many
tarot sets on the market—but not one like this! The first thing
you’ll notice about this unique book-and-card set is the deck’s
square shape, which allows each card to be positioned facing not just
two, but all four cardinal points of the compass: this provides
readings of great depth and accuracy. Then, the original design
eliminates the conventional human figures of the tarot, replacing
them with mandala images that aid meditation. What’s more, the 22
major arcane signs are divided into three groups corresponding to the
signs of the zodiac, the elements, and the planets. This spiritually
aware approach to the tarot provides a remarkable new set of tools
for understanding the forces that shape our lives.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
A. T. Mann is a
noted astrologer, architect, artist, and prolific author. His books
include The Divine Life: Astrology and Divination (2002) and The
Future of Astrology (2004).
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NEW PENDULUMS
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CALENDAR: COMING IN
APRIL!
MAGICKAL CLASSES
OLOTEAS annually
presents Skiing the Magickal Bunny Slope:
A Really, Really
Introductory Course on Wicca, Magick and Everything
This five-session class includes
instruction, exercises, and question-and-answer time. The dates and
times for the Spring 2012 Session of Bunnyslopes are:
Friday, April 13, 2012 7PM – 9PM
Friday, April 20, 2012 7PM – 9PM
Friday, April 27, 2012 7PM – 9PM
Friday, May 4, 2012 7PM – 9PM
Friday, May 11, 2012 7PM - PM
Enrollment is open to all, but note
that due to the class structure and content, attendance at the first
day’s class is required. If you can’t make it the first day,
please join us when the next series is offered in Spring 2013. If
you’ve taken the class before, you’re welcome to come to any
session you may have missed previously, or re-take any you found
particularly interesting.
This class is completely, absolutely,
100% free of charge! It is presented once a year as a community
service of OLOTEAS, and is supported by donations from our ritual
events. Many thanks to Edge of the Circle Books for allowing us to
use the space at no cost!
These are some of the materials that
are given to students of our Skiing the Magickal Bunny Slope classes:
A Brief Guide to Pagan Etiquette
Some Tips for Aspiring Herbalists
Magical Ethics
Basic Circle Casting
Correspondences - Key of Solomon
Magickal Weapons and Tools
Spellcraft
The Oracle™
The Tree of Life
Temple Arrangement
The Wheel of the Year
Glossary
Recommended Reading List
When we hold classes, we do request an
RSVP to gasbarri@comcast.net
to let us know that you’re planning to attend (so we have some idea
how many chairs to put out and handouts to make!).
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky
12345 Lake City Way NE, Box 195
Seattle, WA 98125-5401
Email: oloteas@oloteas.org
ONGOING AT EDGE OF THE CIRCLE BOOKS
SUNDAY , MARCH 4th
(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, MARCH 12th
(Every 2nd Monday of each month)
CELTIC RECONSTRUCTIONIST GROUP 7-9PM
For More Information:
http://www.seanet.com/~inisglas/
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SERVICES AVAILABLE
AT EDGE OF THE CIRCLE BOOKS
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
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 (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
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KELLY MARJORIE KELLEHER
Daughter of the Ancients
Psychic, Healer, Muse...
Thursdays at Edge of the Circle Books
2-8:30pm
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This concludes our Newsletter for
this month.
Look for us again APRIL 1st , 2012!
Raven
Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books
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