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Archaeological Museum in
Herakleion.
Statue of Isis-Persephone holding a sistrum.
Temple of
the Egyptian gods, Gortyn. Roman period
( 180-190 A.C.) Wolfgang
Sauber.
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Mabon:
Autumn Equinox - September 21st-23rd
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.
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:
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SPECIAL
EVENTS:
EDGE
OF THE CIRCLE BOOKS IS PROUD TO PRESENT
THE
FOLLOWING SPECIAL EVENTS AND CLASSES:
FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 5TH, 7--9PM:
LECTURE
ON NAZI OCCULTISM & ERNST SCHERTEL
-
by George Sieg
New evidence of Adolf
Hitler's interest in magic and the occult has been found by way of a
little-known copy of a book that he marked in the margins and kept in
his private library. Dr. George Sieg explores the significance of
this clue that Hitler's interest in the occult was not exclusively
oriented toward Aryosophical race-theories, but rather that Hitler
engaged with ideas about practical magic and Satanic methods that
were part of an inter-war model of magic presented by German
professor Dr. Ernst Schertel in 1923.
The discovery of Hitler's
heavily marked and well-read copy of Schertel's book, *Magic:
History, Theory, Practice*, may recover ideas previously considered
only in crank speculation or farcical fantasy and revive serious
inquiry into Hitler's real perspective on magic and the occult.
Dr. Sieg's lecture presents
that five years ago, translators working for a publisher called
"Catalog of the Universal Mind" produced a barely adequate
English translation of *Magic: History, Theory, Practice*, enabling
researcher J.H. Kelley to begin to address Hitler's reception of
Schertel's work. Schertel, as a researcher of dance, sadomasochism,
and the occult, utilized a technical approach to magic that relied
heavily on physicality and carnal ecstasy, and Hitler's interest in
his book suggests a new
perspective on the role of
magical and occult thought in the rise and development of the Third
Reich. Despite the potential impact of this avenue of research, with
the exception of an Amazon review by Dr. Michael Aquino, this text
has remained unremarked within the esoteric and occult communities,
as well as the academic community which studies them.
Building on the research of
his mentor, the late Professor Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke who authored
*The Occult Roots of Nazism* and became the world expert on inter-war
German occultism and its peripheral influence on the Third Reich, Dr.
Sieg continues to explore this connection. In his lecture, Dr. Sieg
will introduce the background and setting of Schertel's work as well
as compare and contrast its contents to other previously known
esoteric influences on Hitler's world-view, further examining
Schertel's
approach with reference to
Aryosophical currents of the period. Dr. Sieg will also identify
possible influences on Schertel's work, and compare its esoteric and
occult significance to more widely known figures such as C.G. Jung,
Julius Evola, Ludwig Klages, and Alfred Schuler. Finally, he will
address Schertel's possible contribution to contemporary esoteric
practice
in relation to systems
influenced by these figures, such as neo-Gnostic, Traditionalist, and
"cosmic" gnostic world views, as well as Left-Hand Path
approaches such as that of Dr. Aquino, the only major practitioner to
publicly comment on the Schertel's text so far. In conclusion, he
will suggest some aspects that individual practitioners may wish to
consider in experimentation with the perspectives and techniques
which Schertel describes and advocates.
ABOUT
THE LECTURER:
Dr. George J. Sieg is a
professor of humanities and social sciences, teaching religion,
history, philosophy, and psychology at the University of New Mexico.
He holds one of the world's rare doctorates in Esotericism, awarded
by the University of Exeter Center for the Study of Esotericism in
2010 for his doctoral thesis on occult war. He received his Master's
degree in 2006 in the Study of Religion from the School of Oriental
and African Studies, University of London, specializing in
Zoroastrianism and mysticism, with a thesis on themes of dualism and
demonization in Zoroastrian tradition. Dr. Sieg has published
extensive articles on
subjects including occult
war, Nietzsche, the Left-Hand Path, and the Sinister Tradition, and
he lectures regularly at a variety of conferences.
This is his second pre-EBC
lecture at Edge of the Circle Books.
This lecture is free
and open to the public. It will begin at 7:00pm, with time for
questions and discussions thereafter.
**
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2-6 PM
ERZULIE
SPIRIT DOLL WORKSHOP
Kook
Teflon a Seattle-based doll maker & will be teaching a class
about spirit dolls and the power they can hold for manifestations,
mementos for loved ones passed and protection or as altar pieces.
Erzulie
will be our spirit focus in September! I also wanna make lil altar
boxes to replicate this image so gather gold trinkets, gold teeth,
gold bones, gold glittery everything to include, Champagne must be
savored , roses n mucho femme empowerment!
$45
per student (+ $10 for supplies)
Pre-Pay
through Paypal paynecreations@yahoo.com
Suggested
items to bring-
trinkets,
fabric
(old piece of clothing you cherish)
oils
straw
ash
teeth
hair
bones
cemetery
dirt
needle
n thread
scissors
(Also
Edge has a great selection of special hoodoo oils and candles to
choose from )
I
will bring additional scraps n supply the doll form, unless you have
one already (please lemme know)
Space
is limited
$45.00
USD
Note:
all prices are subject to change without notice.
**
THE
CUNNING MAN'S HANDBOOK:
The
Practice of English Folk Magic, 1550-1900
by
Jim Baker , David Rankine (Foreword)
Paperback: 556 pages
Publisher: Avalonia (July
11, 2014)
List Price: $39.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
"The
desire to understand magic in any specific cultural context is an
intellectual puzzle not only for scholars but believers."-
Jim Baker
The Cunning Man's Handbook
is a monumental work of phenomenal scope and scholarship,a
comprehensive and challenging exploration of the practices and
beliefs of Cunning Folk in Britain and America between 1550-1900,
their heyday.
Exploring the social and
theological milieu of the period, the author demonstrates the
essentially Christian nature of Cunning practices, presenting an
illuminating discourse on the concept of magic and its perceived
methodologies. Operating at the boundaries of the law and society,
between medicine and magic, Cunning men and women occupied a liminal
role as healers, charmers and magicians.
Drawing from a huge range of
sources, the range of services offered by Cunning Folk is thoroughly
expounded, from divination through astrology and geomancy to dream
interpretation, from charms, spells and curses to conjurations and
treasure hunting. As author Jim Baker states, "The focus here is
on the practice of folk magic and divination for access to the
preternatural".
The evolution of Cunning
practices as a living tradition over a three hundred and fifty year
span is explored in depth, illustrating their practical and
contemporary nature. The analogous practices of African-American
conjure and root work are also discussed and offer insights into oral
fragments of Cunning practices lost to history, presenting a
compelling example of how modernity modifies tradition. Referencing
dozens of Cunning men and women and their practices, this work offers
a unique glimpse into magical history, and the opportunity for
readers to reclaim the practical essence of Cunning Magic.
**
LIVING
THEURGY:
A
Course in Iamblichus' Philosophy, Theology and Theurgy
By
Jeffrey S. Kupperman
Paperback: 282 pages
Publisher: Avalonia (May 7,
2014)
List Price: $24.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Living Theurgy is a
masterpiece combining scholarly excellence with lucid practicality.
Theurgy ('god-working') is a
combination of ritual mystical practices interwoven with philosophy
and theology. It was developed by Iamblichus and other Neoplatonists
inspired by the works of philosophers including Plato, Aristotle and
Pythagoras, and Julian the Chaldean.
Author and scholar Jeffrey
Kupperman elucidates and makes accessible the core ideologies and
practices of Theurgy, which evolved through more than 1000 years of
Platonic philosophy and cultural transformations. Kupperman guides
the reader through the contemplative and theurgical practices used by
the Neoplatonists to create effective spiritual transformation in the
practitioner.
Philosophia (Philosophy) as
the foundation of Theurgy is explored through techniques such as
lectio divina ('divine reading') contemplation and visualisation. It
focuses on discussion of key concepts including virtue, wisdom,
bravery, temperance, justice, evil, political philosophy, beauty and
love.
Theologia (Theology)
considers the One, also known as the Good, which is the source of
all, through the spectrum of monotheism, polytheism and panentheism.
It also explores different views regarding the nature and functions
of the Demiurge, angels and daimons, and the human soul, and the
practices of Theurgy, including the use of hymns and prayers.
Theourgia (Theurgy) focuses
on the practices, from purification and the use of signs, symbols and
tokens to talismancy and the ensouling of eikons (divine images). The
work concludes with a complete guide to the Invocation of the
Personal Daimon, an essential step in the theurgic process of
purification and illumination in seeking the Divine. Living Theurgy
is a literary psychopomp for practitioners seeking effective methods
of developing their knowledge and relationship with the divine
through Neoplatonic praxis. It is essential reading for all those
interested in traditional forms of magical, philosophical, and
religious practice, and the history of the western mysteries.
"Philosophy is purifying, religion illuminating, but theurgy is
uplifting."
Introduction,
Jeffrey Kupperman
**
TIME,
FATE AND SPIDER MAGIC
by
Orryelle Defenestrate-Bascule
Publisher: Avalonia
Publication date: 6/12/2014
Pages: 362
List Price: $28.00
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
From Greek Chronos and Hindu
MahaKala to the feminine mysteries of Fate - from the Moirae to the
Hoerae - this mythic HirStory (a union of history and herstory)
explores the far reaches of time & its warp in the Web of Wyrd.
Whereas Hawking's Brief
History of Time is a scientific apprehension of the subject, this
tome follows Time's spiralling course through art, verse and magic,
bringing us to the eternal present then offering ways to carry the
ideas presented into the future through personal application :-
practical ritual frameworks for using web mandalas to map time onto a
spatial plane and explore different potentialities of our mutable
destiny.
Included is the Arachnean
Grimoire 'The Book of the Spider' and commentary.
Meet
the Author:
Orryelle
Defenestrate-Bascule is a ChaOrder Magickian and Baphometic avatar
somewhat obsessed with physical reification and Manifestation.
While s/he does enjoy
shamanic and astral journeys via occasional extreme entheogens and
other deep trance work, s/he is not content to just travel to other
dimensions, rather intent upon bringing back aspects thereof to the
physical plane.
S/he is thus constantly
reburbishing hir Temple, that is the physical form seen as a
malleable tool: Physical mutations as magical acts (chakra piercing
and weaving, Tattoo Tarot Tantra), Visual Art (drawing, painting,
photography, video, sculpture), Esoterotica, Ritual Music (violin,
voice) & Performancy, Dance; and Installation/Environment
Sculpting.
**
AMETH:
The
Life & Times of Doreen Valiente
By
Jonathan Tapsell
Publisher: Avalonia
Publication date: 5/1/2014
Pages: 128
List Price: $18.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Ameth is the first
definitive biography of Doreen Valiente (1922-1999), an English Witch
who became known as 'the Mother of Modern Witchcraft'.
Based on the author's work
collating her artefacts, interviewing people who knew her, reading
and researching numerous personal magical documents and
correspondence bequeathed by Doreen, this book gives unparalleled
insight into her magical life.
Evocatively recreating the
atmosphere of British Witchcraft post-1951 after the repeal of the
Witchcraft Act of 1735, the author explores Doreen's magical journey,
including her initiation and relationship with Gerald Gardner. We are
guided on a journey from the 1950's through to the early 1970's as
she worked and interacted with Charles Cardell and the Coven of Atho,
Robert Cochrane and the Clan of Tubal Cain, as well as the Regency
coven.
Ameth chronicles the whole
of Doreen Valiente's colourful and varied life. It emphasises her
fight to establish Pagan rights, and her subsequent role as one of
the leading spokespersons for the pagan revival from the 1960s until
her death in 1999. Through her own published books and her
contribution to the work of Janet and Stewart Farrar, she has
reinforced her position as one of the most significant and
influential priestesses of the twentieth century. Her research to
find Dorothy Clutterbuck may have saved the credibility of
traditional Witchcraft, and took her to what was arguably the height
of her achievements helping to shape the world's fastest growing
religion - Wicca.
As an author, priestess,
researcher and pagan spokeswoman, Doreen Valiente occupied a unique
position in leading the resurgence of magic, perhaps best exemplified
by her creation of the Wiccan Rede - "an
it harm none, do what ye will".
Possessed of a fiery spirit and willingness to challenge dogma in her
search for truth (the meaning of Ameth, her witch name), Doreen's
tireless quest serves as an example of the power of the human spirit
to accomplish transformation on a major scale.
"Within
Doreen's teachings, one feels she is conveying a message to all, of a
gateway to the Goddess and personal enlightenment" - Jonathan
Tapsell
**
HATHOR:
A
Reintroduction to an Ancient Egyptian Goddess
By
Lesley Jackson
Publisher: Avalonia
Publication date: 5/14/2014
Pages: 312
List Price:$24.99
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
"Her
cult, and encounters with her, was full of music, love and laughter.
No stern, demanding deity, she rejoiced in her followers' happiness
and many could say 'she placed joy in my heart'." - Lesley
Jackson
Hathor:
A Reintroduction to an Ancient Egyptian Goddess is
a comprehensive and thought-provoking study of one of the most
important Ancient Egyptian deities. Primarily a Cow Goddess, Hathor
was multifaceted, and her importance was emphasised through the many
titles and roles she held. She was the goddess of the sky, sun, love,
sex, dance, music, fertility, precious metals and gemstones, as well
as being Protectress of Foreign Lands, Eye Goddess, Goddess of
Desire, Lady of Drunkenness, and Lady of Fragrance. Present in all
aspects of life, Hathor was a goddess of childbirth, who protected
her worshippers during life and offered protection on the journey
into the afterlife.
Daughter
of the Sun God Ra, she was linked to other cow goddesses, as well as
other major deities such as Isis, Bastet and Horus. She was
intimately associated with the lioness goddess Sekhmet, who was both
an aspect of Hathor and a significant and powerful goddess in her own
right. The Seven Hathors, a seven-fold manifestation of Hathor,
predicted the destiny of newborn children and the time and manner of
a person's death and were invoked in love spells and protection
charms.
This
extensive work provides a welcome and much-needed exploration of one
of the most influential goddesses of the ancient world. It explores
Hathor's different roles and titles, her associations with other
deities, alter-egos and assimilations, her temples, worship,
festivals and her subsequent decline in popularity towards the end of
the Greco-Roman period.
Author
Lesley Jackson draws on a wide range of historical sources, including
magical papyri, stelae, statues, jewellery, ritual objects and
archaeological evidence, employing these to reveal the captivating
history and numerous functions of this mesmerizing goddess. In doing
so, she succeeds in reintroducing Hathor to us as a sovereign,
powerful, beautiful and lovely goddess, She
'whose Ba
is powerful'.
**
HORRORSCOPES:
Exorcise
the Monsters Within and Unleash the Scary Side of Your Sun Sign
by
Stella Hyde
Publisher:
Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication
date: 9/1/2014
Pages:
112
List
Price:$14.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Everyone
knows their astrological sign, but how many of us know what monsters
lurk within the zodiac? You may have your suspicions: the glowing red
eyes after a night on the town, an irresistible attraction to a white
neck, a few lost days every month, a feeling of supernatural
superiority, but what you probably don't know is that your star sign
influences your evil incarnation of choice.
Let
Horrorscopes explain why you are what you are, how your ruling planet
forces you into evil ways, how your rising sign can mask your true
monstrous reality, what you would do on a really bad day, and how you
can fight your evil twin and exorcise your monster within—that is,
if you really want to.
Bestselling
author Stella Hyde reveals the dark side of the 12 sun signs, from
Aries the Fire Demon to Pisces the Sea Wolf. For each sign the Jekyll
and Hyde traits are revealed along with aspects like "Your
Deadliest Sin" and how your monstrous side manifests itself at
work, at home and at play.
Horrorscopes
is something new under the astrology sun—fun and a bit scary!
**
THE
BOOK OF CELTIC MAGIC:
Transformative
Techniques from the Cauldron of Awen
By
Kristoffer Hughes
Publisher:
Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.
Publication
date: 8/8/2014
Pages:
384
List
Price: $19.99
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Delve
into the depths of a magical current that spans over two thousand
years. The Book of Celtic Magic provides the unsurpassed power of
practical magic and the transformative forces of ancient Celtica.
Druid
priest Kristoffer Hughes invites you to explore the pantheon, myths,
and magic of his native Wales. Discover the magical allies, the gods
and goddesses, and the spirits of place that form the foundation of
this vibrant tradition. Practice rituals that draw you closer to the
divine energy of the trees, plants, and animals that surround you.
Work with spells, conjurations, invocations, and magical tools that
have been developed and refined from genuine Celtic sources. Complete
with exercises and a glossary of terms, this step-by-step guide is a
definitive source of authentic Celtic magic.
Meet
the Author:
Kristoffer
Hughes (Wales) is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, a Mount Haemus
Scholar, and a member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. He is
a teacher, writer, workshop leader, and guest speaker at Pagan
conferences, camps, and festivals throughout the United Kingdom and
Europe. Hughes has also contributed to Welsh and English television
and radio.
**
HOMEMADE
MAGICK:
The
Musings & Mischief of a Do-It-Yourself Magus
By
Lon Milo DuQuette
Publisher:
Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.
Publication
date: 8/8/2014
Pages:
336
List
Price: $16.99
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Practical
magick takes center stage in DuQuette’s (Low Magick) latest effort.
He may have 40 years of practice under his belt, and 16 books to his
name, but DuQuette never takes himself too seriously.
This
time around, he encourages others to follow suit; he shows readers
how to explore magickal rites and rituals in the context of everyday
life. The esoteric scholar uses gentle, self-deprecating humor to
explain why you needn’t seek the Holy Grail if you want to learn
magick. A suitable cup, sword, wand, and pentacle can all be found at
the bar on the corner: a bottle cap, a plastic cocktail sword, a
swizzle stick, and a coaster will get you on your way. Instructions
for using your new tools are clear and concise, and carry the
authority of a longtime practitioner of the craft. Family photographs
extend DuQuette’s homespun tone, which fans will recognize from
earlier works like The Book of Ordinary Oracles, and complement his
discussion of family dynamics in the magickal home.
Meet
the Author:
Lon
Milo DuQuette (Costa Mesa, CA) is a preeminent esoteric scholar,
singer-songwriter, and recording artist. The author of sixteen
critically acclaimed books on magick and the occult, DuQuette is one
of the most respected and entertaining writers and lecturers in the
field of Western magick. Visit him online at www.londuquette.com
.
**
THE
STATION OF MAN IN THE UNIVERSE:
Ebenezer
Sibly on the Spirit World and Magic
By
Ebenezer Sibly, Introduction, Editor, John Madziarczyk
Topaz
House Publications
Trade
Paperback, 180 pages
Published,
2014
List
Price: $14.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Between
1784 and 1788, Ebenezer Sibly issued "A New Complete
Illustration of the Celestial Science of Astrology" in four
parts. While parts 1-3 dealt almost purely with astrology, the fourth
part consisted of a brief overview of the rest of the occult world as
Sibly saw it, going into such topics as life after death, ghosts,
angels,demons, heaven and hell, as well as magic in general.
"The
Station of Man in the Universe" reproduces the entire fourth
part of "A New and Complete Illustration", as well as
including two essays from the first part that deal with Sibly's view
of the esoteric universe as a whole, touching on both astrology and
the hermetic conception of the elements, as well as the angelic
world.
It
is prefaced by an introduction by the editor that situates Sibly in
his place and time, giving a glimpse into the esoteric world of the
late 18th and early 19th century in Great Britain.
FROM
THE INTRODUCTION:
Ebenezer
Sibly was a magician, astrologer, and physician who wanted to be
taken seriously by the scientific establishment. Known for casting
the horoscope of the United States, he was perhaps the last great
representative of the British magical worldview of the 17th century
best exemplified by astrologer William Lilly, herbalist Nicholas
Culpepper, and the translator Robert Turner, among others. To the
list can be added Thomas Vaughan and Elias Ashmole. Living at the end
of the 18th century Sibly fought valiantly to reconcile astrology,
natural magic, and herbalism with both science and mainstream
medicine, and to justify it to an increasingly skeptical public. To
help in the fight he enlisted Swedenborg and Mesmer. It was a losing
battle. Sibly's point of view would peter out after his death, until
the occultism of the 17th century ceased to be a living tradition.
**
THE
WITCH'S EIGHT PATHS OF POWER:
A
Complete Course in Magick and Witchcraft
By
Lady Sable Aradia
Publisher:
Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication
date: 9/1/2014
Pages:
288
List
Price: $19.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
In
his Book of Shadows, Gerald Gardner writes about the witch's
Eightfold Way as a means of developing one's magickal abilities. In
this contemporary take on the Eightfold Way, author, Witch, and High
Priestess Lady Sable Aradia invites readers to explore the eight
different components of evolution in witchcraft.
Using
exercises, meditations, and practical magick, any serious student of
witchcraft will be able to master these eight paths and improve the
effectiveness of their magickal work. From spells to sex rites to
trance to flying ointments, Lady Sable has created a step-by-step
guide to mastering the advanced arts of witchcraft.
Editorial
Reviews from the Publisher
"Lady
Sable Aradia has provided a succinct, applicable and integrative
guide for 'walking the 8-fold path with practical feet'. In this
book, this much beloved and respected core Wiccan teaching is fleshed
out and given muscle; so that all witches can hone their intent and
refine their magic." --Orion Foxwood, author of The Candle and
the Crossroads and The Tree of Enchantment
"Lady
Sable demystifies the Eightfold path of Witchcraft, providing
powerful doorways to magical awareness using time-honored methods
adapted for today's modern Witch. Witches have long used the Eight
paths of power to part the veil between the worlds and, through this
book, Lady Sable has opened those paths anew that we may draw wisdom
from the well-trod path." --Christian Day, author of The
Witches' Book of the Dead
**
WARRIOR
GODDESS TRAINING:
Become
the Woman You Are Meant to Be
By
HeatherAsh Amara, Foreword by don Miguel Ruiz
Publisher:
Hierophant Publishing
Publication
date: 9/1/2014
Pages:
192
List
Price: $17.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
The
Path to Your Inner Warrior Goddess
It's
no secret that women today are juggling a lot. We now make up more
than half the workforce in the United States and are busier than ever
with partners, children, family and friends, often putting the needs
of others ahead of our own. And if we feel overwhelmed by it all or
fall short of perfection, many of us have learned to be our own worst
critic rather than our own best friend.
That's
where our inner warrior goddess comes in.
In
Warrior Goddess Training, bestselling author HeatherAsh Amara
provides the antidote to the flawed idea that you are not enough.
Direct, honest, and unapologetic, Amara will show you how to release
the layers of expectations to finally see yourself for the authentic,
perceptive, perfect woman you really are.
If
you don't love and honor yourself with every fiber of your being, if
you struggle with owning your power and passion, if you could use
more joyful play and simple presence in your life, then it is time
for an inner revolution. It is time to claim your Warrior Goddess
energy. --from the book
Drawing
on the wisdom from Buddhism, Toltec wisdom, and ancient Earth-based
goddess spirituality, the Warrior Goddess path includes personal
stories, rituals, and exercises that will encourage and inspire you
to become the true warrior goddess you are meant to be, so that no
matter what life throws your way you will feel healthy and whole
always. Because your Warrior Goddess self is a force that can not
only improve your own life, but the lives of others around the world
too.
Editorial
Review from the Publisher
"HeatherAsh
Amara is your coach and impeccable teacher in the life-ceremony
offered in this book."
--Ana
Forrest, bestselling author of Fierce Medicine and founder of Forrest
Yoga
Meet
the Author:
HeatherAsh
Amara is the founder of Toci--the Toltec Center of Creative Intent
and the author of The Toltec Path of Transformation: Embracing the
Four Elements of Change. She lives in Austin, Texas and travels
extensively. Visit her at www.toci.org
.
**
THE
HEART OF JEWISH MEDITATION:
Abraham
Abulafia’s Path of the Divine Names
Translated
by Avi Solomon
By
Hadean In Guides to the Underworld
Booklet
Hadean
Press, 2014
List
Price: $5.50
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Amidst
the rich panoply of Jewish Kabbalah, Abraham Abulafia (1240-1291)
resonates the most with modern, philosophically minded seekers of
direct mystical experience. Abulafia was unique amongst Jewish
mystics in providing precise instructions for personal spiritual
practice. Despite a severe rabbinical ban, the subterranean influence
of Abulafia’s complex of ideas and meditation techniques is evident
upon many central figures in the history of Religion and Philosophy,
including Chaim Vital, Pico della Mirandola and Spinoza.
***
(p.
225, The Selected Letters of Philip K. Dick: 1977-1979, ed. Don
Herron, Underwood Books, 1993.)
***
In
The Heart of Jewish Meditation: Abraham Abulafia’s Path of the
Divine Names, Avi Solomon has translated three of Abulafia’s
meditation texts to provide reliable access to this fascinating
historical figure for modern acolytes of the heretical eternities.
Please
note that Hadean Press has published the printed Guide as well as the
epub edition. The Kindle edition was previously released by the
translator and can be found here. The Kindle edition is an earlier
release and differs from the Hadean Press editions.
Avi
Solomon is a Technical Writer and Gardener engaged in faithfully
translating rare and classic Jewish texts from Hebrew into English
for the benefit of a wider reading public.
**
ARTEMIS:
The
Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman
By
Jean Shinoda Bolen
Publisher:
Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication
date: 9/1/2014
Pages:
272
List
Price: $22.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
In
Jean Shinoda Bolen's best-selling, game-changing Goddesses in
Everywoman, myths came to life in a whole new way that resonated with
our own lives. Even fictional character Bridget Jones was reading
that book.
Now
comes Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman, a groundbreaking
new book that explores the archetype of the activist. Indomitable
means untamed, unsubdued. It is the one-in-herself quality in girls
and women who will not be victims, no matter what. To bring the
Artemis archetype to life, Dr. Bolen delves deeply into the myth of
Atalanta, the famous hunter and runner in ancient Greek mythology, a
mortal woman who is identified with Artemis the Greek Goddess of the
Hunt and Moon. Atalanta began life abandoned and left to die because
she was born a girl. She faced the Calydon Boar and drew first blood;
she was the runner who would demand to be beaten in a footrace by the
man who could claim her as his bride. Atalanta exemplifies the
indomitable spirit in competent, courageous girls and in the women
they become. This is grit, the passion and persistence to go the
distance, to survive, and to succeed.
Dr.
Bolen paints a vivid picture of Artemis women in current media,
including Princess Merida from the animated film Brave and Katniss
Everdeen from The Hunger Games. In all these examples and those of
real-life women who grow into their Artemis spirit, she provides the
means through which readers can navigate their own personal
exploration to become their authentic selves. Bolen dedicates this
book to women and girls who embody the archetype of Artemis, who
discover her uncrushable spirit in themselves or others.
Editorial
Reviews from the Publisher
"In
the lineage of Joseph Campbell, Bolen weaves a powerful and vivid
connection between ancient myth and our post-modern world. With her
unique voice as a psychiatrist and her work inspired by her work in
Jungian psychology, she gives us many models of perseverance in an
age fought with challenges, especially for women and girls. Within
these pages you'll find many images and stories that will lead you to
the power of your own imagination."
─Justine
Willis Toms, Co-founder, host 'New Dimensions Radio', author of Small
Pleasures: Finding Grace in a Chaotic World
"Whether
or not women know it, Artemis is the archetype or goddess who can
inspire us to be activists in the world. In Artemis: The Indomitable
Spirit in Everywoman, Jean Shinoda Bolen provides ancient and modern
ways to be our authentic, courageous, and passionate selves. Jean
herself is an Artemis."
--Gloria
Steinem
"Once
again Jean Shinoda Bolen inspires us with her magical ability to
connect our daily behaviors and realities with archetypal stories and
patterns. Like Goddess in Every Woman, I couldn't stop reading
Artemis. It left me with a much deeper understanding of what women
face around the world, as well as food for thought to reflect upon
the daily realities of female empowerment. I couldn't recommend it
more."
-Zainab
Salbi, founder of Women for Women International
"Artemis
is emerging in the popular culture as a new source of strength, power
and integrity. She is the protector of life, the activist who never
gives up, the idealistic heroine who cannot be subdued. In this
beautiful, inspiring book, Bolen shows how a woman can draw upon her
courage and her passion to change the world."
─Isabel
Allende, author of House of the Spirits and most recently, Ripper
More
reviews from the Publisher
"Once
again Jean Shinoda Bolen inspires us with her magical ability to
connect our daily behaviors and realities with archetypal stories and
patterns. Like Goddess in Every Woman, I couldn't stop reading
Artemis. It left me with a much deeper understanding of what women
face around the world, as well as food for thought to reflect upon
the daily realities of female empowerment. I couldn't recommend it
more."
-Zainab
Salbi, founder of Women for Women International
"In
the lineage of Joseph Campbell, Bolen weaves a powerful and vivid
connection between ancient myth and our post-modern world. With her
unique voice as a psychiatrist and her work inspired by her work in
Jungian psychology, she gives us many models of perseverance in an
age fought with challenges, especially for women and girls. Within
these pages you'll find many images and stories that will lead you to
the power of your own imagination."
─Justine
Willis Toms, Co-founder, host 'New Dimensions Radio', author of Small
Pleasures: Finding Grace in a Chaotic World
"Artemis
is emerging in the popular culture as a new source of strength, power
and integrity. She is the protector of life, the activist who never
gives up, the idealistic heroine who cannot be subdued. In this
beautiful, inspiring book, Bolen shows how a woman can draw upon her
courage and her passion to change the world."
─Isabel
Allende, author of House of the Spirits and most recently, Ripper
NEW
TAROT DECKS
**
THE
HALLOWEEN ORACLE:
Lifting
the Veil between the Worlds Every Night
By
Stacey Demarco, Jimmy Manton
Publisher:
Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd; Blue Angel Publishing
Publication
date: 9/8/2014
Boxed
Kit, 36 cards, accompanying guidebook
List
Price: $22.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Unleash
your inner monster and trick-or-treat your way into a connection with
the most magical and scary night of the year: Halloween! Festivals of
the Dead like Halloween have been celebrated for thousands of years
across many different world cultures. They serve to honor those who
have passed and to celebrate death as a natural part of life and an
opportunity to welcome in a new beginning. During Samhain, the
ancient Celtic festival from which Halloween originates, the veil
between this world and the next was believed to be at its thinnest
and so since the very beginning, Halloween has been an occasion for
effective and potent divination—a chance to connect with "the
other side" or get a glimpse into your future.
Now
you can harness the eerie power of Halloween every night of year,
encountering black cats, vampires, zombies, witches, werewolves,
jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, mummies and characters from the Mexican
Day of the Dead tradition (including Lady de los Muertos), exquisite
candy skulls, and more! Each of the 36 richly illustrated cards has
an accompanying meaning in the guidebook featuring rhyming couplets
like those used in ancient storytelling as well as a message of
divination for you based on an aspect of Halloween tradition.
ONGOING
AT EDGE OF THE CIRCLE BOOKS
WEEKLY,
ON TUESDAY EVENINGS:
- TAROT BY THE NUMBERS
Our
Tarot class at The Edge of the Circle is growing, and we are having
fun getting to know each other as well as getting familiar with a
great system for personal development!
We
meet weekly in the downstairs room at Edge of the Circle bookstore
Tuesdays,
6:45 – 8:45 PM.
My
name is Kathy Eckert, and I have the honor of working with this great
group of people! I’d love to hear from you, if you want to email
me at kathytom@live.com, but
advance registration is not really necessary. Anyone is welcome to
drop in for one session, some, or all of them. Walk-ins are a
delight during any of the sessions.
This
class is casual and curious, and spontaneity is much more important
than formality. We’d love to have you join us whenever you can.
You won’t be behind, because each week is a new and exciting growth
experience for all of us, whether we have been here from the start or
are new to this group.
This
class will extend into early December. When we finish the numeric
analysis of the individual cards, we’ll go on to work on applying
that knowledge in reading for ourselves and for others. We’re
learning already that the human contact it brings is the greatest
gift of the Tarot!
The
weekly cost for this class is $7.00 per session.
Hope
to see you soon!
The
cost is $7.00 per session.
Walk-ins
are welcome, and you may join the class at any point.
- 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.
**
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!
*
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
**
This
concludes our Newsletter for this month.
Look
for us again October1st
2014!
Raven,
Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books Newsletter
**
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