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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.
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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We are
also now on Facebook:
Become a Fan; post your event on the discussion page!
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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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SPECIAL EVENTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16th
7-8PM-
$10.00
$10.00
Lecture: Practical Egyptian Theurgy
Date
and Time TBA. Please call the store for more info: 206-726-1999
With
Frater Osiris
Start
off the new year with new gods! Learn ancient and modern techniques of
connecting and conversing with Ancient Egyptian deities.
FEBRUARY:
REIKI
AND SHAMANIC JOURNEYWORK:
A
Reiki Drumming demonstration.
Sunday
Feb 9th 2014, Edge of the Circle Books
701
E Pike street, Seattle WA.
6pm-7:30pm
Reiki
Drumming is a modality of sound healing, that combines the gentle nature of
Usui Reiki, Sound healing, and shamanic journeywork.
As
part of this event participants will experience a guided and structured shamanic
journey, supported by the energy of Usui Reiki.
This
will be done through the use of a one sided Native American framed drum.
It
will be a night designed to gently and safely explore a connection to spirit
animals for the retrieval of wisdom and healing.
Agenda
for the night will include:
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Short introductions.
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What is Reiki?.
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The Origins of Reiki.
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What is a Shamanic Journey?.
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What is Reiki Drumming?.
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Preparatory exercise for a shamanic journey.
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Reiki Drumming Journey.
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Processing time/ Sharing. (Sharing experiences is 100% Optional and Not
mandatory)
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Parting of the ways.
NO
PREVIOUS REIKI, SOUND HEALING
OR
SHAMANISM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED,
ALL
LEVELS ARE WELCOMED.
This
event is FREE of Charge and subject to the limit of people the venue can hold.
There
is a lot to do in the schedule and we will start at 6pm Sharp. So please be on
time!
Bio:
Roman
Delgado
has been practicing Reiki at the Master level
since 2003.
He
grew up in Mexico among spiritual healers. It was in that time that his first
experiences with shamanic healing came into his life. His first shamanic teachers were members of
his own family.
Since
then he has been trained in many forms of Energy healing. He also has been
through the core shamanism class through the foundation for shamanic studies.
His
goal is to bring healing and tools for personal growth to others. He does his best to foster equality among
all. He also is ordained through the
World Reiki Ministry. An interfaith ministry dedicated to spiritual healing.
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT: SEATTLE HAS A NEW RESOURCE FOR PAGANS!
PSPRG :
The Puget Sound Pagan Resource Guide
"Are
you a Pagan in the Puget Sound area? Find groups, shops, events, classes,
makers of thinks, officiates, healers, readers and more!"
About
the Puget Sound Pagan Resource Guide
The scope of this
project is limited to doing a few things very well, aimed a connecting the
wider Puget Sound Pagan community. The
site will serve two main functions… first to act as a community calendar,
second to act as a pagan "yellow pages". It is, and always will be, free to all.
Note:
all prices are subject to change without notice.
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Qliphoth
Opus III:
The Cycles
Ov Primal Kaos
Series:
Qliphoth Opus III
Hardcover: 164 pages
Publisher: Nephilim Press; 1ST edition (2013)
Limited to 500 hand numbered copies.
List Price: $64.00
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Qliphoth
journal is a grimoire focusing the diverse paths of magick in its entire
splendor. Our main focus is to cross the paths of knowledge via praxis ritual
and gnosis, working intensely in each one of the volumes offeredvhere. Through
this third opus called The Cycles Ov Primal Kaos, the focus is to go back to
such primal states of consciousness through the methods of atavistic resurgence
awakening the immortal essence of the self, through the development of our own divinity
with direct experience with spirits, servitors, guardians, and loas of our own
temples. It is there where the sacred nectar's are consumed… where the secret
seed incarnates, through the hidden labyrinths and the secret wisdom veiled by
the tendrils of Trans human entities… So then, we enter once again The Cycles
Ov Primal Kaos.
—Edgar
Kerval, 2013
CONTENTS:
ASENATH MASON
-Qliphotic Initiation-
* An overview of the 11 levels of the Qlipothic path
STAFANIE CONNOLLI
-The Path of Nasa & Alchemical Catharsis
*Akayma eya ana ta Nasa
KYLE FITE
-HOODOO SERIES part III
MATTEW VENUS
-Unguentum Sabbati-
DAEMON BARZAI
-Qalilitu:The Evil Mermaid From The Bloody Water Of
Gamaliel-
* The Bloody Underwater Temple - A Pathworking -
* The Invocation Of Qalilitu
MATTEW WIGHTMAN
-The Serpent’s Servants: Disciples of Ain-
SEAN WOODWARD
-The Living Atua Of The Carrefour Tarot-
* Night of the Zobop
* Introduction
* History of the Carrefour Tarot
*Emblems and Motifs of the Crossroads
*The Ritual of Opening the Crossroads
*Magick of the Carrefour Tarot
*The Six Secret Signifiers
*Vudu Hermetics and Divination
*Carrefour Cartographies
ROBERT PODGURSKI
-Sigil Inversion And Qliphothic Gestalt-
*Order Vs ______
*Re-emergence from the Depths
DAEMON BARZAI
-Kali: -the Womb of Death and Void-
*The Ritual
*The invocation
*The Meditation
ALBERT PEDERSEN
-Thantifaxath: A Recollection-
EDGAR KERVAL
-The Oracle Of The Void -(Amprodias Exploration in the 11th
Tunnel)
*The Rite Of isolated Flame Of Blinding Madness
DAVID EOSPHORUS MAPLES
-Ignition of the Black Flame-
*The Grid
*The Rite of Return
*The Dance of Death
MICA GRIES
-Hells Rapture
With Art and visuals by: Rafal Kosela, Barry William Hale, Kyle
Fite, Asenath Mason, Sean Woodward, Daemon Barzai, Mattew Wigthman, Mattew
Venus, Stafanie Connolli, Isabelle Gaborit, and Edgar Kerval
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THE
HERBAL LORE OF WISE WOMEN AND WORTCUNNERS:
The
Healing Power of Medicinal Plants
By
Wolf D. Storl , Rosemary Gladstar (Foreword)
Paperback: 392 pages
Publisher: North Atlantic Books; 1 edition (January 17,
2012)
List Price: $27.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Traditional herbalists or wise women were not only good
botanists or pharmacologists; they were also shamanic practitioners and keepers
of occult knowledge about the powerful properties of plants. Traveling back to
the healing arts of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, The Herbal Lore
of Wise Women and Wortcunners takes readers deep into this world, through the
leechcraft of heathen society and witches’ herb bundles to the cloister gardens
of the Middle Ages. It also examines herbal medicine today in the traditional
Chinese apothecary, the Indian ayurvedic system, homeopathy, and Native
American medicine.
Balancing the mystical with the practical, author Wolf Storl
explains how to become an herbalist, from collecting material to distilling and
administering medicines. He includes authoritative advice on herb gardening, as
well as a holistic inventory of plants used for purposes both benign and
malign, from herbs for cooking, healing, beauty, and body care to psychedelic
plants, witches’ salves for opening alternative realities, and poisonous herbs
that can induce madness or cause death. Storl also describes traditional
“women’s plants” and their uses: dyeing cloth, spinning and weaving, or
whipping up love potions. The Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners is
written for professional and amateur herbalists as well as gardeners, urban
homesteaders, and plantspeople interested in these rich ancient traditions.
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SUPERMARKET
MAGIC:
Creating
Spells, Brews, Potions & Powders from Everyday Ingredients
By
Michael Furie
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (December 8, 2013)
List Price: $15.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The Tools of Magic are in your supermarket’s aisles!
Finding the ingredients for your spells and potions doesn’t
have to be expensive or difficult. Supermarket Magic provides clear
instructions for working simple and powerful magic with everyday essentials.
Perfect for witches and all practitioners of natural and
herbal magic, this easy-to-use guide explains how to whip up brews, powders,
and oils using inexpensive items that can be conveniently purchased at your
local grocery store. Learn all the basics of magic including ethics,
meditation, timing, and charging techniques. Discover handy shopping lists and
clear instructions for working a wide variety of quick and effective spells for
harmony, health, love, money, protection, psychic abilities, clearing,
cleansing, and more. Let your supermarket aisles become a treasure trove of
magic.
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YOU ARE
A MEDIUM:
Discover
Your Natural Abilities to Communicate with the Other Side
By
Sherrie Dillard
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (December 8, 2013)
List Price: $16.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Communicate with the Other Side Using Your Natural Psychic
Abilities
Psychic medium Sherrie Dillard has been helping people
connect with their loved ones on the other side for over twenty years. In You
Are a Medium, she shows you how to discover your own medium type through a
specialized quiz. Once you better understand how your subtle abilities work,
you can develop your skills with simple exercises and techniques based on your
type.
As you become more confident with your medium abilities, be
prepared to make a breathtaking discovery: Not only do your deceased loved ones
help you from the other side—you also help them! Sharing inspiring case studies
from her work with clients, Sherrie shows that when you succeed in learning
your soul lessons, you become a beacon of light to those in the beyond.
Praise:
"Everything that Sherrie Dillard writes has the ring of
authenticity that comes with great beauty and spiritual depth.”—Joanna Macy,
PhD, co-author of Active Hope
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HADEAN
PRESS GUIDES TO THE UNDERWORLD
VOLUME
I: THE SAINTS
List
Price: $24.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The first of several compilations of the infamous Guides to
the Underworld, THE SAINTS includes eight best-selling pamphlets: Saint Cyprian, St.
Cyprian and the Sorcerous Transmutation, Saint Expedite, Saint Gabriel the
Archangel, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Martha, Saint Michael, and Santisima
Muerte. The pamphlets have been faithfully recreated in full colour, and
include the cover page of each.
The full table of contents is as follows:
Saint Cyprian by Conjureman Ali
St. Cyprian and the Sorcerous Transmutation by Nicholaj de
Mattos Frisvold
Saint Expedite by Jamie Alexzander
Saint Gabriel the Archangel by S. Aldarnay
Saint John the Baptist by S. Aldarnay
Saint Martha by Jamie Alexzander & S. Aldarnay
Saint Michael by Jamie Alexander & S. Aldarnay
Santisima Muerte by Conjureman Ali
With essays, recipes, formulas, translations, and spells
from some of today’s finest authors, THE SAINTS is a veritable compendium of
practical methods of approaching and working with these holy figures.
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THE
MIGHTY DEAD
By
Christopher Penczak
Paperback: 338 pages
Publisher: Copper Cauldron Publishing (February 1, 2013)
List Price: $21.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The Mighty Dead, the Hidden Company, the Secret Chiefs, the
Withdrawn Order, the Inner Plane Adepts, the Masters, the Bodhisattva and the Saints - all names for the enlightened
dead who guide the spiritual traditions and evolution of humanity through the
mysteries.
They are found in traditions across the world, east and
west, old and new. They were the guiding force of the occult revival at the
turn of the 20th century, and continue to aid us today. Often overlooked in the traditions of the
Witch, yet ever present in the form of the Mighty Dead, first written about
publicly in the works of Gerald Gardner. These are the elder spirits who gather
by the edges of our circle to witness our magick, and if asked, can enter into
relationship with us. They are the true teachers of the mysteries, and the true
initiators.
The Mighty Dead help us regenerate our own lost traditions,
awakening our spiritual roots to deeper truths. By forging connections with
them, collectively or individually, we too can learn how to evolve and pass
through the cycles of reincarnation to become one with these sanctified
masters. Hand in hand we shall ecstatically dance together at the eternal
Sabbat of the Witch.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Christopher Penczak is an author, teacher, and healing
practitioner. Rooted firmly in the traditions of modern Witchcraft, he draws
from the timeless wisdom of many cultures in the creation of new techniques and
traditions.
Christopher is the author of numerous books, including the
award-winning six-volume Temple of Witchcraft series (Llewellyn) and the Three
Rays of Witchcraft (Copper Cauldron Publishing). Other works include Ascension
Magick, Instant Magick, and the Witch's Shield (Llewellyn) and City Magick, Gay
Witchcraft, and Spirit Allies (Red Wheel/Weiser). He has been a featured
columnist for newWitch magazine and publications such as Genre, InnerSelf, and
Kaleidoscope.
Christopher is a co-founder of the Temple of Witchcraft
tradition and not-for-profit religious organization, and teaches and travels
extensively teaching Witchcraft. He also offers a variety of online classes and
lectures. For more visit www.christopherpenczak.com
and www.templeofwitchcraft.org.
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VILLAGE
WITCH:
Life as
a Village Wise Woman in the Wilds of West Cornwall
By
Cassandra Latham-Jones
Paperback: 230 pages
Publisher: Mandrake; 2 edition (June 21, 2013)
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Village
Witch describes life as a Village Wisewoman in the wilds of West
Cornwall.
The first part of the book documents the tortuous and
sometimes harrowing journey to achieve this unusual occupation. It is a tale
that ultimately moves through surviving and into thriving. Cassandra's past
experiences directly inform her present practice and are intrinsic to being a
wisewoman - she acquires wisdom from actively experiencing and observing the
vagaries of life.
As part of her work she travels around the country giving
talks about her profession, and without exception is asked each time what
brought her to become a village wisewoman. Many people want to hear about that
journey and this is one of the reasons for deciding to write the book.
Following on from this, Cassandra tells of the practice of her craft, which
includes many stories and observations regarding the day-to-day experiences of
a traditional wisewoman including her personal approach to magic.
At present the market is flooded with 'how-to-do' books on
witchcraft and associated themes. Almost without exception they inform in an
authoritative way often including a cookbook of spells. There is far more to
the Craft of the Wise than simply following someone else's recipes for
performing magic. It entails old-fashioned qualities such as hard work,
discipline, dedication and commitment.
This book differs in that it describes the 'why' as well as
the 'how' and in that sense challenges the reader to question and explore their
own experiences of the worlds magical.
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NEW DIVINATION: DECKS, SETS, ORACLES
DRACONIS
TAROT DECK
By
Davide Corsi
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; Cards edition (January 8,
2014)
List Price: $22.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Embodying all the magic and primitive purity of the mighty
winged beasts, Davide Corsi's bold dragon art perfectly combines the epic
grandeur of classic fantasy with the iconic power of the traditional
Rider-Waite tarot. It has been said that dragons share a common sight
everywhere—in the skies, in the sea, and on the land. In this deck, the
visionary wisdom of the dragons will be your guide through the mystical and
spiritual worlds
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THE
TAROT OF THE ORISHAS
By
Zolrak (Author) , Durkon (Illustrator)
Imprint: Llewellyn
Specs: Boxed Kit |
9780738738307
English | 312 pages | 5 x 8 x 2 IN
Pub Date: December 2013
List Price: $28.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Discover
the Power of the Orishas
Open the doors to divination and magic with the only deck in
the world that blends the powerful magic of West African Yoruba, Brazilian
Candomblé, and SanterÃa. Depicting the vibrant spiritual forces that originated
with the Yoruba people, The Tarot of the Orishas features vivid artwork and
stories that bring the mysteries of the universe to light.
Includes a breathtaking 77-card deck and a 312-page book
with card meanings, spread ideas, prayers, and rituals.
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GILDED
REVERIE LENORMAND
By
Ciro Marchetti (Author, Illustrator)
Deck and booklet.
Publisher: U.S. Games Systems Inc.; Crds edition (September
20, 2013)
List Price: $19.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Acclaimed artist Ciro Marchetti has transformed the
traditional Lenormand cards with a rich, new aesthetic featuring gilded edges
and accents. Gilded Reverie Lenormand remains true to the iconic 36-card oracle
system made famous in the 19th century by Mlle Lenormand, the fortune-teller to
Napoleon and Josephine Bonaparte. Recently, there has been a groundswell of
renewed interest in reading with Lenormand decks. Gilded Reverie s elaborately
detailed images in vivid, jewel-toned colors render the 36-card Lenormand
system more appealing and accessible than ever. A 48-page booklet provides
insightful interpretations and instructions.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Ciro Marchetti is an award-winning artist who has designed
five tarot and oracle decks including Tarot of Dreams and Oracle of Visions.
Prints, puzzles and other items featuring his artwork are popular around the
world.
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THE
SACRED WORLD ORACLE
By
Kris Waldherr (Author, Illustrator)
44 Card Oracle Deck
Publisher: U.S. Games Systems Inc. (July 22, 2013)
List Price: $16.00
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
With stunning artwork by Kris Waldherr, The Sacred World
Oracle celebrates the beauty of the earth & the diversity of its creatures.
Comprised of 44 oracle cards organized into four quadrants representing the
four elements: earth, air, fire, & water. Each color-coded quadrant is
associated with ten different animals. The 48-page booklet presents keywords
and a narrative description of the mythological significance of each card.
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ONGOING
AT EDGE OF THE CIRCLE BOOKS
·
EVERY
WEDNESDAY: IRISH LANGUAGE DROP IN CLASS-7-9PM
·
Every 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.
·
Every 1st Monday of each month CELTIC
RECONSTRUCTIONIST GROUP 7-9PM
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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. 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."
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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This
concludes our Newsletter for this month.
Look
for us again February 1st, 2014!
Raven,
Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books Newsletter
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