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SUMMER
SOLSTICE!
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.
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Call:
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LUX DIVINORUM TAROT WORKSHOP
SATURDAY JUNE 13TH, 4PM TO 7PM
Taught by Melissa Painter
Fee: $50.00
To register, email
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This workshop gives you a solid
understanding of the Tarot basics so that you may relax and hear that
inner knowing and do your deeper work.
In this workshop you will learn:
• Major Arcana
• Minor Arcana
• Court Royals
• Card spreads
• Symbols, Numerology and the Four
Elements
• Exercises to improve Scrying
• How to perform a Reading and
Ethics
Time is provided to practice your new
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Workbook materials, snacks and
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Please bring your own deck.
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THE
JOURNAL OF THELEMIC STUDIES:
The
Mysteries of the Gnostic Mass
By
Iao131
8.5″
x 11″ Perfect-bound Paperback, Full color, : 112 pages
Publisher:
lulu.com (April 6, 2015)
List
Price: $ 48.00
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
‘The
Journal of Thelemic Studies: Volume III, Number 1 – The Mysteries
of the Gnostic Mass’ is a special issue devoted exclusively to the
central public and private rite of Ordo Templi Orientis, Liber XV:
The Gnostic Mass. This issue has over 15 articles from a diverse
group of Thelemites writing on a wide variety of topics from the
Creed, to magical energy in the Mass, to preparation of Cakes of
Light, to music in the Mass, and more.
**
INFERNAL
DICTIONARY
(Enhanced
English Translation)
By
Anna Dorzhieva (Artist), Piero MNG (Gianpiero Mangialardi) (Artist),
Giby Joseph (Artist), Cristian G (Artist), J. Collin de Plancy
(Author), Natalia Zasadzinska (Translator), Jean-Christophe Dufau
(Translator), Michael Coles (Translator)
Imitation
Leather: 754 pages
Publisher:
Abracax House (2014)
List
Price: $86.00
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
The
first English translation of J. Collin de Plancy's Infernal
Dictionary (6th edition, 1863). This enhanced translation of de
Plancy's encyclopedia of occult, superstition and theology includes
digitally enhanced reproductions of de Plancy's original 19th century
woodcuts, brand new artwork including dozens of full-color portraits
reimagining several infernal beings, additional annotations and an
English-French index of articles.
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About
the author(s):
J.
Collin de Plancy was a prolific and popular author of books on
the occult, demonology and the supernatural in the 19th century.
Natalia
is an expert translator and academic researcher of French, Polish,
Latin and English whose previous works include the "Pseudomonarchia
Daemonum (False Hierarchy of Demons), Illustrated English
Translation.
Jean-Christophe
is an expert translator of French and English whose previous works
include the book "If They Saw the Sea".
Anna
is a Russia-based master artist who specializes in Fantasy art. Her
previous works include "Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (False
Hierarchy of Demons), Illustrated English Translation".
Piero
Mng is a fantasy artist based in Italy. His works were featured
in "Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (False Hierarchy of Demons),
Illustrated English Translation".
Giby
is a Fantasy artist based in India. His work was featured in
"Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (False Hierarchy of Demons),
Illustrated English Translation".
Cristian
is a Fantasy artist based in Argentina. His works were previously
featured in "Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (False Hierarchy of
Demons), Illustrated English Translation".
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PSEUDOMONARCHIA
DAEMONUM
(Illustrated
English Translation)
By
Johann Weyer (Author), Michael Coles (Editor), Natalia Zasadzinska
(Translator)
Paperback:
124 pages
Publisher:
Abracax House (2014)
List
Price: $22.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
This
new definitive translation of Weyer's four hundred year old classic
includes digitally enhanced and enlarged versions of de Plancy's 19th
century woodcuts from Dictionnaire Infernal, demonic seal
reproductions and newly commissioned full-color illustrations from an
international team of fantasy artists, each providing a unique modern
vision of these infernal beings. The Pseudomonarchia Daemonum ("False
Hierarchy of Demons") was published as an appendix to the hugely
popular De Prestigiis Daemonum.
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Since then, it has been used as the
definitive reference and source for dozens of grimoires including The
Lesser Key of Solomon and Dictionnaire Infernal. This Illustrated
English Translation is printed in full color, features the original
Latin and translated English text side-by-side for easy reference,
and includes annotations that provide additional context and a
transparent translation process.
**
MIDSUMMER:
Rituals,
Recipes & Lore for Litha
(Llewellyn's
Sabbat Essentials)
By
Llewellyn (Author), Deborah Blake (Author)
Series:
Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials (Book 3)
Paperback:
240 pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (May 8, 2015)
List
Price: $11.99
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Midsummer—also
known as the Summer Solstice or Litha—is a time to rejoice in
abundance and light. This guide to the history and modern celebration
of Midsummer shows you how to celebrate and work with the energy of
the longest day of the year.
- Rituals
- Recipes
- Lore
- Spells
- Divination
- Crafts
- Correspondences
- Invocations
- Prayers
- Meditations
Llewellyn's
Sabbat Essentials explore the old and new ways of celebrating the
seasonal rites that are the cornerstones of the witch's year.
About
the Author:
Deborah
Blake is the author of Circle, Coven and Grove: A Year of Magickal
Practice (Llewellyn 2007), Everyday Witch A to Z: An Amusing,
Inspiring & Informative Guide to the Wonderful World of
Witchcraft (Llewellyn 2008), The Goddess is in the Details: Wisdom
for the Everyday Witch (Llewellyn 2009), Everyday Witch A to Z
Spellbook (2010) and Witchcraft on a Shoestring (2010). She has
published numerous articles in Pagan publications, including
Llewellyn annuals and has an ongoing column in Witches & Pagans
Magazine. When not writing, Deborah runs The Artisans' Guild, a
cooperative shop she founded with a friend in 1999, and also works as
a jewelry maker. She lives in a 100 year old farmhouse in rural
upstate New York with five cats who supervise all her activities,
both magickal and mundane.
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LUGHNASADH:
Rituals,
Recipes & Lore for Lammas
(Llewellyn's
Sabbat Essentials)
By
Llewellyn (Author), Melanie Marquis (Author)
Series:
Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials (Book 4)
Paperback:
240 pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (June 8, 2015)
List
Price: $11.99
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Lughnasadh—also
known as Lammas—is the beginning of the harvest season, marking the
point where the first fruit of the land has ripened. This guide to
Lughnasadh shows you how to perform rituals and work magic around the
gratitude we feel for plans that have come to fruition and explore
themes of fertility, protection, and reflection.
- Rituals
- Recipes
- Lore
- Spells
- Divination
- Crafts
- Correspondences
- Invocations
- Prayers
- Meditations
Llewellyn's
Sabbat Essentials explore the old and new ways of celebrating the
seasonal rites that are the cornerstones of the witch's year.
About
the Author:
Melanie
Marquis is a lifelong practitioner of magick, founder of the United
Witches global coven, and organizer of Denver Pagans. She is a writer
who has written for the American Tarot Association, Llewellyn's
almanacs and datebooks, and national and international Pagan
publications including Circle and Pentacle Magazine. She resides in
Colorado.
Visit
her online at http://www.melaniemarquis.com.
**
THE
WITCH'S GUIDE TO WANDS:
A
Complete Botanical, Magical, and Elemental Guide to Making, Choosing,
and Using the Right Wand
By
Gypsey Elaine Teague (Author), Orion Foxwood (Foreword)
Paperback:
256 pages
Publisher:
Weiser Books (June 1, 2015)
List
Price: $19.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
The
wand is the most important component of the witch's toolbox. Serving
as an ultimate big book of wands, here is the
clearest exposition of the names, spirits, and attributes of:
- woods for wands
- The clearest explanation of wand anatomy
- The most complete explanation of how to access, shape, and channel magical forces from wands
- A fresh and useful approach to wands for specific magical practices
- A useful guide for a witch to form a partnership with her wand
Based
on her deep knowledge of plant science and ethnobotany and years of
magical practice, the author examines the uses and benefits of each
wand component (primarily woods, shrubs, grasses, vines, and some
metals). She also explores their associations to various gods and
goddesses, relationships to specific types of magic, and the results
a practitioner can expect to achieve. She also includes tips and
resources for finding materials, handcrafting, and correspondence
charts for easy reference. The final section focuses on the wands
used in the "Harry Potter" series.
This
is the ultimate guide for witches and pagans everywhere.
About
the Author(s)
Gypsey
Elaine Teague is the Branch Head of the Gunnin Architecture Library
at Clemson University as well as a member of the National Board of
Certified Counselors, an Elder and High Priestess in the Georgian
tradition, a High Priestess in the Icelandic Norse tradition, and a
High Priestess and originator of Steampunk Magic. Teague is published
in a number of areas and presents nationally on Steampunk history,
literature, and popular culture. She is also the author of Steampunk
Magic (Weiser Books).
Orion
Foxwood is a conjurer in the American southern folk tradition, a
traditional witch and a Faery Seer. He is the founder of Foxwood
Temple of the Old Religion in Maryland and a co-founder of Conjure
Crossroads and the annual Folk Magic Festival held in New Orleans and
Conjure-Con. He was born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley in
Virginia and is the author of The Tree of Enchantment and The Candle
and the Crossroads both published by Weiser Books.
www.orionfoxwood.com .
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THE
GREAT WORK:
Self-Knowledge
and Healing Through the Wheel of the Year Paperback
By
Tiffany Lazic
Paperback:
432 pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (May 8, 2015)
List
Price: $24.99
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Fusing
ancient Western spirituality, energy work, and psychology, The Great
Work is a practical guide to personal transformation season by
season. Learn to be truly holistic by incorporating key physical,
emotional, and energetic practices into your life at times when the
natural tides are in harmony with your process.
The
Great Work captures the core essence of each festival with eight key
themes that span the annual cycle—a cycle that reflects human
development and experience. Discover how Yule can alleviate a painful
childhood, how Beltane can facilitate conscious relationships, and
how Mabon can assist with determining your life's purpose. Find
guidance through daily journal questions, elemental meditations, and
the author's unique energy-healing technique of Hynni. With this
invaluable resource for your journey of inner alchemy, you'll develop
an intimate connection with the earth's impulse to create balance and
harmony.
Praise:
"Tiffany
Lazic weaves together psychology, myth, meditation and keen
observation of the natural world, creating an invaluable and original
resource for healing work of all kinds. Inviting and accessible to
all readers."—Elizabeth Cunningham, author of The Maeve
Chronicles
"The
Great Work presents inspiring insights and practical exercises that
help unlock the alchemical mysteries at the heart of the Eightfold
Path, and which facilitate a deep connection with the cycles of
nature as they reveal their transformational powers in all of us."
—Jhenah
Telyndru, author of Avalon Within
About
the Author:
Tiffany
is a Spiritual Psychotherapist with over sixteen years experience in
Transpersonal Psychology. She completed training in Spiritual
Psychotherapy at the Transformational Arts College of Spiritual and
Holistic Training in Toronto where she also taught in the College’s
Discovering the Total Self Program, Spiritual Psychotherapy Training
Program, Spiritual Directorship Program and Esoteric Studies Program.
She served as a staff psychotherapist and case supervisor. She
continues to teach at the College as a guest facilitator both in
their Spiritual Directorship Training Program and their Divine
Connections Practitioner Training Program.
An
international presenter and keynote speaker, Tiffany has conducted
workshops for many conferences and organizations, including the 2013
Energy Psychology Conference. She was one of the co-creators and
co-organizers of Kitchener's SPARKS Symposium (2010 - 2012).
Tiffany
is the owner of The Hive and Grove Centre for Holistic Wellness, with
a private therapy practice offering individual, couples and group
therapy. She has developed two self-development programs, Patterns of
Conscious Living Program and the Spiritual Language of the Divine
Program, as well as a creative workshop, The Art of the Divine. As a
'satellite school' of the Transformational Arts College, she also
teaches the College's ten course Discovering the Total Self Program.
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ALCHEMY
- THE GREAT WORK:
A
History and Evaluation of the Western Hermetic Tradition
By
Cherry Gilchrist (Author), Mark Booth (Foreword)
Series:
Mind, Body, Knowledge
Paperback:
160 pages
Publisher:
Weiser Books (June 1, 2015)
List
Price: $14.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Alchemy
is the art of transformation. At its simplest, the alchemist turns
base metals into gold. However, this is only one dimension of
alchemy--at a more sophisticated level the alchemist's "base
metal" is symbolic of himself that needs to be worked upon and
the "gold" produced is the alchemist himself in his or her
quest to perfect his own nature. In short, true alchemy is a
discipline involving physical, psychological and spiritual work aimed
at producing wholeness and enlightenment.
From
the origins of alchemy, both reputed and documented, Cherry
Gilchrist's lively and sympathetic narrative takes the reader from
the alchemical interests of the ancient Egyptians to the flowering of
alchemy in the 17th century. She also elucidates the complexities of
alchemical symbolism and examines the ways in which alchemy has
developed in the 20th century.
**
THE
TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO THE ASTRAL PLANE:
The
Secret Realms Beyond the Body and How to Reach Them
By
Steve Richards
Series:
Mind, Body, Knowledge
Paperback:
160 pages
Publisher:
Weiser Books (April 1, 2015)
List
Price: $14.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Pliny
and Plato talked about it. Swedenborg did it. Indian gurus have made
a habit of it. Raymond Moody and Robert Monroe have described it.
That "it" is the ability to leave home alone, i.e., to
leave one's boy and travel to unseen and unknown worlds and then to
return--enlightened. Drawing
on a fascinating array of material, both Eastern and Western, Steve
Richards presents a unique panoramic view of the hidden or astral
reality--the essential features of the astral landscape, the many
facets of astral experience, and how to embark on a
never-to-be-forgotten journey of exploration beyond the body. Subjects
covered include:
- Suspended animation
- Near-death experiences
- Astral sex
- Heaven and hell
- Astral meditation
This
is a delightful introductory text to an area of perennial interest.
It is filled with amazing stories of out-of-body experiences from
both past and present. It is also a primer to astral travel,
providing the basics to readers interested in leaving the body for
journeys beyond the body.
**
CELTIC
MYTHOLOGY:
The
Nature and Influence of Celtic Myth from Druidism to Arthurian Legend
(Mind, Body, Knowledge)
By
Ward Rutherford (Author), John Matthews (Foreword)
Series:
Mind, Body, Knowledge
Paperback:
160 pages
Publisher:
Weiser Books (May 1, 2015)
List
Price: $14.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
This
is a lively and absorbing account of the world of Celtic myth and the
role it has played in the development of western culture. Included
here are:
- The world of the Celts, including an historical overview from their emergence as an identifiable people around 1000 B.C. Also included is an exploration of their social structure.
- The contents of Celtic myths and the differences and similarities between their manifestation in Britain and Ireland.
- The topography of the supernatural world of Celtic myth, including discussion of Druidism, Shamanism, and the meaning of Celtic myths.
- The influence of Celtic myth in English literature from Arthurian legend to the Grail legends.
This
highly literate, lively, and absorbing exploration of one of the
jewels of European cultural heritage demonstrates how deeply Celtic
mythology has become embedded in Western consciousness. It is for
anyone interested in history, mythology, spirituality, and culture.
**
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TAROT
OF DELPHI:
A
Fine Art Tarot Deck & Booklet
By
J.D. Hildegard Hinkel (Author, Creator)
Series:
The Fine Art of Contemplation
High
quality, coated card stock
Vibrant,
beautifully printed images
3.07
x 5.04 inches (7.8 x 12.8 cm)
Publisher:
Aello Publishing (2014)
List
Price: $35.00
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
A
NEOCLASSICAL VICTORIAN TAROT DECK
Exploring
the deck reveals motifs from Greek and Roman art, history, and legend
as well as teachings from the Ancient Mysteries, including:
Scenes
from daily life
Leaders
and rebels of the Roman Empire
Gods
and Goddesses
Mythological
creatures and nature spirits
Secrets
from the Dionysian, Orphic, and Eleusinian Mysteries
Epic
tales from Greek theater
Characters
and stories from the Classics, including Homeric Hymns, the Iliad,
the Odyssey, and the Metamorphoses
The
images in the deck circle around Classical mythology and the Ancient
world, providing a consistent artistic look and Neoclassical theme.
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TITLE
CHANGES
Changes
to the titles of several cards celebrate the Ancient world:
TRUMPS:
Threads
of Fate (Wheel of Fortune) ~ In honor of the Moirai, or the Fates,
the sister-goddesses who mete out fortune, life, and change.
The
One Torn Asunder (The Hanged Man) ~ Following the legend of Orpheus,
who is also The Fool, and the Orphic Mysteries he inspired.
The
Siren (The Devil) ~ Symbol of temptation and wild, elemental nature.
The
Shipwreck (The Tower) ~ The sea was more prominent and dangerous in
the Classical world than medieval towers, so the painting depicts the
wreckage of a ship rather than a tower.
The
Garden (The World) ~ The peaceful, edge-of-the-world garden of the
Hesperides, guardian nymphs of the evening. The card’s image has a
round frame, echoing the circular imagery on the traditional tarot
card, The World.
FACE
CARDS:
Devotee
~ Roughly equivalent to the traditional tarot Page, the Devotee
reflects devotion to what the suit represents.
Artisan
~ A nod to the artist and craftsperson as a sacred archetype, the
Artisan represents the ability to use a suit’s qualities in
practical and productive ways.
Hero
~ A combination of the tarot Knight and King, the Hero is the
energetic, living expression of each suit.
Enchantress
~ Similar to the Queen in most tarot decks, the Enchantress is the
internalization of each suit. Taking it beyond the traditional, the
Enchantress consciously applies those lessons to manifest desired
outcomes.
NUMBERED
CARDS:
The
Fool is “unnumbered” (not given the designation “0”), because
the Greeks did not use the concept of zero in numbering until later
periods.
As
in the Rider-Waite-Smith tradition, Strength is in the 8th place, and
Justice is in the 11th. The order of these two cards follows the
chronology of the Odyssey: First, Circe fearlessly faces her
uninvited guests (Strength), and then she tests Odysseus to judge his
worthiness (Justice).
FULL
TAROT DECK:
78
illustrated cards:
22
trumps
40
numbered cards
16
face cards
Plus
2 additional cards:
1
additional, alternate Empress card
1
title card with list of artists
QUALITY
CARDS.
COMPANION
BOOKLET:
Narrative
descriptions for each card
Keywords
for quick reference
Listing
of each artwork
Information
about tarot and the artwork
Wood-free
paper
66
numbered pages
ARTISTS
IN THE TAROT OF DELPHI
Two
dozen Victorian and Edwardian artists created the 80 paintings in the
Tarot of Delphi between 1838 and 1913. Artist styles include
Pre-Raphaelite, Symbolist, Aesthetic, Academic, and Neoclassical.
Lawrence
Alma-Tadema
Wright
Barker
John
Collier
Edith
Ridley Corbet
Herbert
James Draper
John
William Godward
Arthur
Hacker
Benjamin
Robert Haydon
Edward
Robert Hughes
Frederic
Leighton
Albert
Joseph Moore
Edward
Poynter
Henrietta
Rae
William
Reynolds-Stephens
William
Blake Richmond
Victor
John Robertson
Dante
Gabriel Rossetti
Henry
Ryland
Anthony
Frederick Sandys
Herbert
Gustave Schmalz
Annie
Louisa Swynnerton
Frank
William Topham
John
William Waterhouse
George
Frederic Watts
The
artists are British, except for Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, who was
from the Netherlands and became a British denizen.
About
the Author:
Janet
D. Hildegard Hinkel became obsessed with Victorian and Edwardian art
in 2012. She decided to return to an earlier career in publishing to
produce the Tarot of Delphi. Janet also drew on her upbringing in
western metaphysics and her studies of eastern meditation, yoga,
tarot, and symbolism that begin in the 1990s. Her formal education is
in political economy (The Evergreen State College, 1997) and public
health (State University of New York at Buffalo, 2009). She has
worked in nonprofits, higher education, community health, publishing,
and other aspects of media.
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
**
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 July 1st,
2015
Raven,
Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books Newsletter
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