EDGE OF THE CIRCLE BOOKS NEWSLETTER
BLESSED SAMHUINN!
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ART: Cú Chulainn going into battle in the Táin Bó Cúailnge, which was said to have begun at Samhain.
Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874 - 1951) - 1. T. W. Rolleston, Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race 2. Unknown 3. conceptart.org. Cú Chulainn, also called Cuchulain, Cuchulinn, or Cuchullin is the central character of the Ulster (Ulaid) cycle in the in medieval Irish mythology and literature. He was the greatest of the Knights of the Red Branch and had magical powers. His name means „Culann's hound“.
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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
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IN PRAISE OF OUR MOTHERS
By John Mason
New, First Edition, 2016, Yoruba Theological Archministry
Paperback.
List Price: $15.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
“ What did the Orisa do originally to merit our respect and worship?
Orisa are women and men who were either buried by earth or water, and then selected, after careful and serious reflection, to be honored for their deeds and characters that redefined the possible and ushered in New ages. What great inventions, deeds, or teachings did they initiate to cause us to evoke their spirits through tales, songs and dances, in our times of need and distress? Hundreds and thousands of years later, through wars, societal upheavals, savage transplantings, and chattel slavery , their spirits and sagas continue to inspire devotion, emulation, and action; even when those contributions are no longer clearly understood. This vagueness is definitely in evidence when the inventions, deeds, and teachings of the women who were raised, after serious consideration, to the status of orisa, are discussed. Often, men have usurped the credit for and control of those inventions. Women turned oppression into a window of opportunity. Women with equal rights and availability to education and economic parity contribute directly to the economic welfare and social stability of their family, community, city, region, and national.
This book will highlight and clearly and fully examine the innovations of nine of those women: Odu, Nana, Ayja, (Ayan) , Yemowo, Orisa Oki, Yemoja, Oba, Oya, and Osun.
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BRIGIT:
Sun of Womanhood
Edited by Patricia Monaghan and McDermott Michael
Paperback: 234 pages
Publisher: Goddess Ink (March 13, 2013)
List Price: $18.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Brigit: Sun of womanhood offers a holistic picture of Brigit from her beginnings as a Celtic Goddess to her role as a Christian saint. The contributors to this anthology hail from all parts of the globe—including Ireland, Scotland, the United States and Canada—reflecting the widespread influence of Brigit. Readers will be transformed by this inspiring collection. This newest anthology from Goddess Ink is edited by Michael McDermott and Patricia Monaghan and features writers from Ireland, Scotland, Canada and the US including Carol Christ, Sr. Rita Minehan, M. Macha Nightmare, Dolores Whelan, Joan McBreen, Matthew Geden and many others.
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SACRED STONES OF IRELAND
By Christine Zucchelli
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Collins Pr; 2 edition (September 28, 2016)
List Price: $24.00
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Sacred stones and stone monuments feature the world over and Ireland is no exception. Our landscape is dotted with them, from the Blarney Stone in Cork and Meadhbh’s Grave in Sligo to St Patrick’s Chair in Tyrone and the Royal Pillars of Tara in Meath. Since prehistoric times people have acknowledged their special nature, an unbroken link from ancient sun-oriented monuments to the present. Christine Zucchelli explores their secrets, myths, legends and folktales, many persisting to this day. Some are considered the abodes of deities or otherworld ladies, some are memorials to mythical heroes and historical kings, others reminders of the miracles of early saints. This is a wonderful reminder of our spiritual past as some of these stones and monuments enter their fifth millennium.
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SACRED TREES OF IRELAND
By Christine Zucchelli
Paperback: 296 pages
Publisher: Collins Pr; 2 edition (September 28, 2016)
List Price: $24.00
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Trees mirror in many ways the life cycle of human beings: they are born from seed, they breathe and drink, they grow to maturity, reproduce and eventually die from age or disease. Their branches, roots and the veins of their leaves resemble human blood vessels, and certain species even ooze a reddish, blood-like sap when damaged. From ancient times, people appreciated the spiritual value of trees, singling out individual trees for special veneration. In Ireland the roots of tree worship reach deep into pagan Celtic religion and spirituality. Christine Zucchelli looks at all the trees, from Fairy Thorns to Rag Trees, from Mass Bushes to Monument Trees. This fascinating exploration of their stories and legends reveals their spiritual, social and historical functions from pagan times to the present.
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RUNES FOR BEGINNERS:
Simple Divination and Interpretation
By Alexandra Chauran
Paperback: 216 pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (November 8, 2016)
List Price: $14.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Unlock the Secrets of Your Past, Present, and Future~
Connect with your intuition, discover more about your personality and solve problems using the power of runes. With professional fortune-teller Alexandra Chauran as your guide, you can learn how to ask for and interpret the answers to your biggest life questions concerning love, your career, health, and many other important topics.
A solid reference for both beginners and adepts, Runes for Beginners covers everything from rune meanings and memorization techniques to making your own runes. With help from diagrams, practical exercises, and phonetic breakdowns for all the runic letters, you’ll develop a path most beneficial to your goals and improve your life. You’ll even uncover traits about yourself that you may have never known.
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THE MAGICAL SHIELD:
Protection Magic to Ward Off Negative Forces
By Frater U∴D∴
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (November 8, 2016)
List Price: $16.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Neutralize the forces of darkness with holistic security magic
Protect yourself against psychic attacks, energy vampires, curses, and bewitchments. The practices in this book will work no matter what your personal beliefs or convictions. With creative approaches to extremely powerful magic, these easy-to-read teachings will show you how to work with:
sigils • mantras • mudras • rituals • spiritual allies • protective entities • bodily awareness • habits • negotiation • self-assertiveness • mental models
You don’t have to commit to any specific religious or philosophical beliefs in order to conquer the negative energies and intentions that exist in our world. Simple to apply in everyday life with no previous experience necessary, these techniques will help you grow your spiritual awareness and develop powerful protection for the mind, body, and spirit.
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THE ART OF DRAWING SPIRITS INTO CRYSTALS:
The Doctrine of Spirits
By Johannes Trithemius (Author), Tarl Warwick (Editor), Francis Barrett (Translator)
Paperback: 24 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 3, 2016)
List Price: $$6.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Trithemius is best known for his hidden writing- the infamous Steganographia, but his other works, including this short grimoire on the use of crystals in summoning celestial spirits, are no less potent. Through the use of a simple wand, pedestal, lamen, and a polished and clear crystal, Trithemius states that it is possible to manifest and converse with celestial forces and to constrain them through the use of simple invocation and prayer.
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THE PLACE OF MAGIC IN THE INTELLECTUAL HISTORY OF EUROPE
By Lynn Thorndike
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (April 8, 2016)
List Price: $8.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Lynn Thorndike, of Columbia University, in his critical essay on "The Place of Magic in the Intellectual History of Europe" (1905), finds in Plato suggestions “that he believed in astrology — in the potent influence of the stars over all changes in earthly matter.” Aristotle's doctrine, says Thorndike, was similar, and he sees in it some preparation for mediaeval astrology and demonology, as also in the philosopher's attribution of souls to plants and animals “"a theory which would readily lend itself to an assumption of magic properties in herbs and beasts.” From such considerations the inference is drawn “that Greek science at its best was not untainted with magic.”
In Rome, Thorndike tells us, even Cicero's condemnation of astrology "is somewhat neutralized by the fact that in his Dream of Scipio he apparently attributes to planets influence over man." According to Thorndike, “men in the Roman Empire condemned "magic, but understood the word in a restricted and bad sense;" Pliny, who pretended to be free from all belief in it, is made to appear actually addicted to it, at least in the sense that he accepted much of its traditions, beliefs, and practices, as also did Seneca and later men of eminence in the imperial world, as well as Cato and others of an earlier day.
—The Standard History of the World, Vol. 9
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DREAMS OF GAIA TAROT
Ravynne Phelan
A Tarot for a New Era
Blue Angel Publishing/ US Games, 2016
81 cards with gold gilded edges and 308-page guidebook, packaged in a large hardcover box, gilded.
List Price: $35.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The philosophy of the 'Dreams of Gaia Tarot' is simple: to seek, to feel, to grow, to heal. This deck will strengthen your connection to your divine self, whilst helping you to identify and heal past experiences that hold you back from living to your fullest potential.
Learn to recognise when times of growth and change are approaching, and face them with confidence and a sense of anticipation. Learn when to take action, and when to be still. Learn to trust in your intuition.
By offering structure in the form of a major and minor arcana like that of past tarots, but combining them with bold new archetypes, symbology, and meanings more suited to the present, the 'Dreams of Gaia Tarot' allows for a more personal, intimate, and effective system for using cards as a roadmap to navigate your life path. Embark on this extraordinary journey of undoing, of being, and becoming, and be inspired by the knowledge that all that manifests in your future is born of choices you make today.
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This deluxe set, the culmination of almost a decade of work, features 81 cards with gold gilded edges and 308-page guidebook, packaged in a large hardcover box. Box size: 18.5cm x 14cm. Box and guidebook cover also feature stamped, gold-foil lettering.
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TAROT FRANÇOIS HERI 1718
By François Heri, Yves Reynaud
78 card deck
Publisher, U.S. Games.
List Price: $39.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Following the standards set by his French colleagues, Swiss Master card maker François Heri engraved several tarot decks in the Swiss city of Solothurn. This 1718 deck has outstanding historic value because of the unusually well preserved integrity of the icons, giving the cards their unique character. The reissue of this important deck was realized in partnership with the Historical Museum Blumenstein in Solothurn, Switzerland. Each Limited Edition deck is hand-numbered.
Wilfried Houdouin is a professional graphic designer who has
lived in Marseille, France since 2001. Fascinated by the Tarot of Marseilles
since childhood, he has passionately pursued the study, practice and teaching
of the historic deck for decades. He studied graphic arts in Paris at
the end of the 80s, and trained in computer graphics in the mid 90s. In 2011 he created the Tarot of Marseilles Millennium Edition, and wrote The Sacred Code of the Tarot.
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Yves Reynaud combines his work as a maritime inspector in Marseilles, France with a deep interest in esotericism, with Astrology,
numerology and graphology. He fell in love with the Tarot of Marseille
in his youth. Since 2004, he has concentrated on the historic tarot decks, which he fervently collects. He has researched the iconography, genealogy and history of the Tarot of Marseilles, its engravers and master card makers.
Along with Wilfried Houdouin, he realized the importance of the
initiatory and cultural legacy of the Tarot of Marseilles. Aware of the rarity of the preserved copies, together they decided to create Tarot of
Marseilles Heritage, producing a brand new growing collection of
facsimiles of the most beautiful historical Tarots of Marseilles,
republished with utmost respect for the original editions.
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TAROT CLAUDE BURDEL 1751
By Claude Burdel, Wilfried Houdouin and Yves Reynaud
Publisher, U.S. Games.
78 card deck.
List Price: $39.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
French Master card maker Claude Burdel crafted this deck in 1751 according to the Marseilles model, but distinguished it with striking Swiss decorative accents. Burdel’s original deck is preserved in the Museum of Civilizations and the Mediterranean Sea in Marseilles. Each Limited Edition, hand-numbered deck is wrapped in a reproduction packing sheet.
Wilfried Houdouin is a professional graphic designer who has
lived in Marseille, France since 2001. Fascinated by the Tarot of Marseilles
since childhood, he has passionately pursued the study, practice and teaching
of the historic deck for decades. He studied graphic arts in Paris at
the end of the 80s, and trained in computer graphics in the mid 90s. In 2011 he created the Tarot of Marseilles Millennium Edition, and wrote The Sacred Code of the Tarot.
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Yves Reynaud combines his work as a maritime inspector in Marseilles, France with a deep interest in esotericism, with Astrology,
numerology and graphology. He fell in love with the Tarot of Marseille
in his youth. Since 2004, he has concentrated on the historic tarot decks, which he fervently collects. He has researched the iconography, genealogy and history of the Tarot of Marseilles, its engravers and master card makers.
Along with Wilfried Houdouin, he realized the importance of the
initiatory and cultural legacy of the Tarot of Marseilles. Aware of the rarity of the preserved copies, together they decided to create Tarot of
Marseilles Heritage, producing a brand new growing collection of
facsimiles of the most beautiful historical Tarots of Marseilles,
republished with utmost respect for the original editions.
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COLORING BOOKS!
SACRED EARTH MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION COLORING BOOK
By Toni Carmine Salerno
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; Clr Csm edition (February 8, 2017)
List Price: $19.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Intuitive artist and author Toni Carmine Salerno invites you to embark on a transcendental journey to the peaceful spaces inside you, escaping that constant stream of thoughts and concerns that life brings to our earthly existence. This coloring book is dedicated to Mother Earth. It is infused with the healing energy of Gaia, our Divine Mother. Coloring these images will help you keep your focus on the present moment, and tune into a clear loving space full of endless possibility and creativity within the realm of your soul. From this place, you can reconnect to your true, radiant, blissful self, and carry that energy back out into your daily life. Lose yourself and, at once, find yourself in the intricate details and sweeping lines of Toni Carmine Salerno's most-loved art works.
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We also have classroom/ritual space-- please call for details.
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TAROT READINGS / SPIRITUAL ADVICE
UNCOMMONSENSE TAROT
Tarot, Pendulum, Norse Elder Futhark Runes and Goddess Amulet Oracle readings by Erica (Raven) Branch-Butler~
"I’ve been reading Tarot for more than thirty years and reading professionally at Seattle’s Edge of the Circle Books for more than 15 years. 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 commonsensical, geared toward helping the client deal with issues and obstacles to wholeness in a way that brings a sense of self-empowerment.
Please inquire about Tarot Parties, classes and other events.
Available FRIDAYS after 4pm, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS from 2:00-8.00PM.
Sundays 2:00-8:00 PM
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WE HAVE NEW READERS! STAY TUNED.
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DON'T FORGET THAT WE HAVE MOVED!!!!
We are NOW located at: 1307 NE 45th St., between Brooklyn Ave NE and University Way NE, next to the Neptune Theatre, in the University District.
This concludes our Newsletter for this month.
Look for us again December1st, 2016
Raven, Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books Newsletter
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