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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.
Regards,
Erica (Raven) Branch-Butler, Editrix- golanv1@yahoo.com
WHO WE ARE:
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post articles, and do a bit of networking.
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DEMONS
AND SPIRITS OF THE LAND:
Ancestral
Lore and Practices
By
Claude Lecouteux
Paperback:
224 pages
Publisher:
Inner Traditions; 1 edition (July 20, 2015)
List Price:
$18.95
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
An
exploration of the wild spirits that once roamed the lands and
inhabited the waters and the pagan rites used to gain their good
will~
• Explores
medieval stories and folk traditions of brownies, fairies, giants,
dragons, will-o’-the-wisps, and demons
• Explains
the specific rites performed to negotiate with the local spirits and
ensure their permission before building on new land
• Shows
how these beliefs carried through to modern times, especially in
architecture
Our pagan
ancestors knew that every forest has brownies and fairies, every
spring its lady, and every river malevolent beings in its depths.
They told tales of giants in the hills, dragons in the lakes, marshes
swarming with will-o’-the-wisps, and demons and wild folk in the
mountains who enjoyed causing landslides, avalanches, and floods.
They both feared and respected these entities, knowing the importance
of appeasing them for safe travel and a prosperous homestead.
Exploring
medieval stories, folk traditions, spiritual place names, and pagan
rituals of home building and site selection, Claude Lecouteux reveals
the multitude of spirits and entities that once inhabited the land
before modern civilization repressed them into desert solitude,
impenetrable forests, and inaccessible mountains. He explains how, to
our ancestors, enclosing a space was a sacred act. Specific rites had
to be performed to negotiate with the local spirits and ensure proper
placement and protection of a new building. These land spirits often
became the household spirit, taking up residence in a new building in
exchange for permission to build on their territory. Lecouteux
explores Arthurian legends, folk tales, and mythology for evidence of
the untamed spirits of the wilderness, such as giants, dragons, and
demons, and examines the rites and ceremonies used to gain their good
will.
Lecouteux
reveals how, despite outright Church suppression, belief in these
spirits carried through to modern times and was a primary influence
on architecture, an influence still visible in today’s buildings.
The author also shows how our ancestors’ concern for respecting
nature is increasingly relevant in today’s world.
About the
Author:
Claude
Lecouteux is a former professor of medieval literature and
civilization at the Sorbonne. He is the author of numerous books on
medieval and pagan afterlife beliefs, including The Return of the
Dead, The Secret History of Vampires, and Witches, Werewolves, and
Fairies. He lives in Paris.
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KRATOS:
The
Hellenic Tradition
By
Gwendolyn Taunton (Editor)
Paperback:
242 pages
Publisher:
Numen Books (April 20, 2013)
List Price:
$19.95
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
"The
age of Socratic man is past: crown yourselves with ivy, grasp the
thyrsus and do not be amazed if tigers and panthers lie down fawning
at your feet. Now dare to be tragic men, for you will be redeemed.
You shall join the Dionysiac procession from India to Greece! Gird
yourselves for a hard battle, but have faith in the miracles of your
god!~ Friedrich
Nietzsche
Kratos:
The Hellenic Tradition contains the diversity and multifaceted
components of thought which combine together to create the Hellenic
Tradition - philosophy, mythology, archaeology, esotericism,
mysticism, spirituality and paganism in the form of Hellenismos. All
of these topics are integral components in the rich and vibrant
cultural heritage of Greece. Whilst some of these authors will delve
deep into the ancient past via texts and archaeological discoveries,
others will look towards the future and keep their Tradition alive
via Hellenismos.
Kratos
therefore, contains articles for those who love the past and those
who love the future and carry the Hellenic Tradition onwards as one
of the European continents oldest surviving Traditions.
- Not Dead but Dreaming: Oneiromancy and Necromancy in the Hellenic Tradition - Gwendolyn Taunton
- Those Who Wander in the Night: Magoi amongst the Hellenes - Damon Zacharias Lycourinos
- Homer and Classical Philology - Friedrich Nietzsche
- The Black Sun: Dionysus in the Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche and Greek Myth -Gwendolyn Taunton
- The Sacred and the Profane in Hellenismos - Kallistos
- Dionysus - John Pickard
- Hecate from Protector to Witch Goddess: Her Passage from Classical Greece to Modern Times - Christos Pandion Panopoulos
- Foreign Gods, Syncretism and Hellenismos - Kallistos
- Aphrodite and Persephone: Passion and Rebirth -Tara L. Reynolds
- Hellenic Household Worship - Christos Pandion Panopoulos
- Death and the Maiden - Gwendolyn Taunton
- Raising Apollonius - Eamonn Loughran
About the Author:
Gwendolyn Taunton is a previous recipient
of the Ashton Wylie Award for Literary Excellence. She has edited and
written a number of works, including Primordial Traditions, Melpomene
(an anthology of poetry and prose), Kratos: the Hellenic Tradition,
and Mimir: The Journal of North European Tradition. Other works
written under the pseudonym 'Gwendolyn Toynton' include Northern
Traditions and Mythos: The Myths and Tales of H.P. Lovecraft &
Robert E. Howard. Over the years Gwendolyn has also written for other
publications, including New Dawn Magazine.
Gwendolyn Taunton also holds a BA (Hons)
in Religious Studies and has a strong interest in all spiritual
matters and philosophy. Gwendolyn is also a graphic designer and she
has a interest in the arts and the humanities. Gwendolyn Taunton is
devoted to restoring the cultural values which should be at the core
of our civilization and upholds the right for all indigenous peoples
to preserve their cultural heritage. She is also firmly committed to
the preservation of the natural environment and animal welfare.
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THE
INITIATORY PATH IN FAIRY TALES:
The
Alchemical Secrets of Mother Goose
By
Bernard Roger (Author)
Paperback:
320 pages
Publisher:
Inner Traditions; First Edition edition (June 21, 2015)
List
Price: $19.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Hidden
within age-old classic stories lie the hermetic teachings of alchemy
and Freemasonry~
• Explains
how the stages of the Great Work are encoded in both little known and
popular stories such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Little Red Riding
Hood
• Reveals
the connection between Mother Goose and important esoteric symbols of
the Western Mystery tradition
• Demonstrates
the ancient lineage of these stories and how they originated as the
trigger to push humanity toward higher levels of consciousness
In
his Mystery of the Cathedrals, the great alchemist Fulcanelli
revealed the teachings of the hermetic art encoded in the sculpture
and stained glass of the great cathedrals of Europe. What he did for
churches, his disciple Bernard Roger does here for fairy tales.
Through
exhaustive analysis of the stories collected by the Brothers Grimm,
Perrault, and others, Roger demonstrates how hermetic ideas,
especially those embodied in alchemy and Freemasonry, can be found in
fairy tales, including such popular stories as Cinderella, Snow
White, Sleeping Beauty, and Little Red Riding Hood as well as the
tales attributed to “Mother Goose.” The goose has long been an
important esoteric symbol in the Western Mystery tradition. The
stories told under the aegis of Mother Goose carry these symbols and
secrets, concealed in what hermetic adepts have long called “the
language of the birds.”
Drawing
upon the original versions of fairy tales, not the sanitized accounts
made into children’s movies, the author reveals how the tales
illustrate each stage of the Great Work and the alchemical iterations
required to achieve them. He shows how the common motif of a hero or
heroine sent in search of a rare object by a sovereign before their
wishes can be granted is analogous to the Masonic quest for the lost
tomb of Hiram or the alchemist’s search for the fire needed to
perform the Great Work. He also reveals how the hero is always aided
by a green bird, which embodies the hermetic understanding of the
seed and the fruit.
By
unveiling the secret teachings within fairy tales, Roger demonstrates
the truly ancient lineage of these initiatory stories and how they
originated as the trigger to push humanity toward higher levels of
consciousness.
About
the Author:
Bernard
Roger is the last of the generation of alchemists who worked directly
with Eugene Canseliet, Rene Alleau, and other disciples of
Fulcanelli. A member of the surrealist group in France, he is the
author of A la Découverte d’alchimie and Paris et l’Alchimie. He
lives in Paris.
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PAGAN
WAYS TAROT
By
Anna Franklin
Size:
6″ x 9″ x 2″ | 78 art cards | 192 pp book
Binding:
box set
Publisher:
Schiffer; 1 edition (May 28, 2015)
List
Price: $39.99
Pagans
recognize that the material world perceived with our five senses is
only part of the whole. There are unseen Otherworlds overlapping our
own, populated by gods and goddesses, nature spirits, and
elementals—the conscious embodiments of the natural forces and
energies responsible for the functioning of the universe. For the
Pagan, everything has a soul or spiritual essence.
This
deck is based on the Pagan worldview, its symbols, and teachings, and
offers 78 beautiful cards featuring gods and goddesses. An
accompanying, easy-to-understand guide tells the story of the Fool as
he journeys through the Minor and Major Arcanas, encountering the
forces that shape him and each one of us. The myths of the gods
create links between cards, between the Majors and Minors, and
between the inner and outer paths we walk. This Pagan system of
divination can initiate you into the realities of your own psyche and
become your guide to spiritual enlightenment.
**
TAROT
D:
The
Didactic Tarot
By
Jeffrey M. Donato
Publisher:
Schiffer; 1 edition (June 28, 2015)
Size:
6″ x 9″ x 1 1/2″ | 102 art cards | 160 pp
Binding:
box set
List
Price: $45.00
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Explore
life’s moments through this poetic rendition of mythology via 102
lavishly illustrated Tarot cards—including a new (Pause) suit and
two extra cards for each elemental suit—and a full-color guidebook.
A culmination of research and creativity, Tarot D focuses on the
reflective mapping of a personal journey into the universal language
of symbols.
It
transforms into a fully illustrated epic poem or story as you
experience “Being, Doing, Thinking, Feeling, Pause, and Changing”
within iconic imagery. The path each of us travels is drastically
different and yet undeniably similar. How we arrive at the
mountaintop—and adventures along the way—is the substance of our
individual, legendary tales found herein.
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Entering into the
traditions and rituals of storytelling, this new system can also be
used as a tool for meditation and is suitable for both experienced
and novice readers alike. Welcome to your story!
**
JOURNEY
TO THE GODDESS REALM ORACLE DECK
By
Lisa Porter
Paperback:
48 pages
Publisher:
U.S. Games Systems Inc.; 39 cards , 48-page guidebook (March 10,
2015)
List
Price: $19.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
As
you journey with the Goddesses, call on these ancient deities for
help with all your daily decisions and challenges. Inspiring you with
their ancient wisdom, they will help you strengthen your intuition
and guide you toward enhanced conscious awareness. Journey to the
Goddess Realm 39-card deck includes 36 Goddess cards, three
Confirmation cards, and a 48-page booklet.
This pantheon of Goddesses
depicted with vibrant artwork includes: Ishtar, Isis, Kali, Quan Yin,
Rhiannon and others. Includes 39 cards and a 48-page guidebook.
**
Joe
Lee's LEGRANDE Circus &
Sideshow TAROT DECK
by
Joe Lee
Publisher:
U.S. Games Systems Inc.; 78 cards/ 60-page booklet (August 14, 2015)
List
Price: $21.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Filled
with circus and sideshow lore, LeGrande Circus & Sideshow Tarot
is set in the glitter and mud world of the mid-century truck show.
The Major Arcana is colorfully illustrated in the bravura style of
vintage circus posters. Each tarot archetype is represented by a
corresponding icon of the circus: the Emperor as the ringmaster, the
Hermit as a tramp clown, the Sun as the blazing figure of a tiger
leaping through a ring of fire.
The
Minor Arcana offers glimpses of the day-to-day life of the circus
and sideshow with each suit representing a different aspect of life
on the circus lot. The suit of Cups is the world of performance
under the big top. The Swords are embedded deep in the bizarre and
sometimes frightening heart of the sideshow. Each symbolically
charged pasteboard will “step right up” and take the user deeper
into this mysterious realm. The Coins represent the business of the
show—the “front-end” with its managers keeping the troupe on
the road and the “butcher” hawking his “floss” and popcorn in
the stands. No one enters this realm of dreams without the work of
the Wands, which conjure the backbreaking work of man and animal to
raise the tent and create this palace of wonder. The stakes and
tent-poles are the magic wands of this suit and no show can exist
without the elemental magic of sweat and strain.
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Includes 78 cards and 60-page booklet,
with upright and reversed meanings. Bonus: LeGrande Circus Card
Spread by Jody Boginski and Lynn Araujo.
About
the Author:
Joe
Lee has been clowning around since his early days in rural Indiana.
In college he juggled art studies with a degree in medieval history.
Joe furthered his education at the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and
Bailey Clown College. He then worked as a professional circus clown
with Ringling Brothers and other shows. After leaving the circus
life, Joe moved to New York City where he studied and later taught
art classes. Joe had occasional gigs as a fire eater.
Joe’s
life-long interest in the circus prompted him to create the LeGrand
Circus Tarot deck. His vibrant artwork begins with black and white
ink drawings, which he then colors with colored pencils, markers, and
watercolors. The 78 cards showcase Joe’s talent as a cartoonist and
are reminiscent of mid-century circus posters.
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WILD
KUAN YIN ORACLE
By
Alana Fairchild
Artwork
by Wang Yiguang
Publisher:
Blue Angel Publishing / U.S. Games Systems Inc. (July 15, 2015)
44
cards / 272-page guidebook/hard-cover boxed set
List
Price: $22.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Soul
Guidance from the Wild Divine for Free Spirits, Passionate Hearts and
Dreamers of Impossible Dreams
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Within
you beats a wild and compassionate heart, alive with fierce optimism.
You have the courage to walk a path of transformation. You will not
be tamed by convention. You are not afraid to be different, to take
risks for what you love, and most of all, to keep hope in your heart.
You are one of the wild ones. This deck is for you.
'Wild
Kuan Yin Oracle' will be your light in those moments when the
darkness seems too much. When the loving peace of Spirit seems too
far away from the troubles of the physical world, this oracle deck
channels the energy of the Divine Mother to bring you comfort. She’ll
remind you of your fire, your boldness, your unique beauty, your
passion, your courage. She’ll guide you through even the darkest
trials into the blessing of new life. She’ll open your heart and
mind to untold possibilities and assist you to live your highest
destiny with fearlessness and joy.
44
cards and 272-page guidebook set, packaged in a hard-cover box.
**
Discover
the secrets of the Celts~
THE
CELTIC TREE ORACLE
By
Liz and Colin Murray
Illustrated
by Vanessa Card
Publisher:
Connections Book Publishing; 25 cards/ 120 pg booklet/ boxed set
(April 1, 2015)
List
Price: $21.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Within
this box lies the secret language of the Celts. Lift the lid and
discover an ancient method of communication - and a means of
divination.
In
the Celtic Ogham or tree alphabet, each letter embodies the spirit of
a tree or plant with individual species being chosen for the way in
which their natural qualities were seen to express spiritual
concepts. Whatever your question, doubt or worry, the 2,000-year-old
wisdom of THE CELTIC TREE ORACLE provides remarkable guidance and
insight.
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Pack
contains 25 beautiful tree cards, a record sheet and pad and a
120-page illustrated book.
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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."
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This
concludes our Newsletter for this month.
Look for us
again October 1st, 2015
Raven,
Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books Newsletter
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