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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: 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.
Edge of
the Circle Books strives to be your ideal Magical Pagan store.
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NORSE
MYTHOLOGY
by
Neil Gaiman
Hardcover:
304 pages
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company; 1St Edition edition (February 7, 2017)
List
Price: $25.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Introducing
an instant classic―master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a
dazzling version of the great Norse myths.
Neil
Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the
fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to
the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern
tales.
In
Norse Mythology, Gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the
major Norse pantheon: Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring,
and cunning; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest
of gods; and Loki―son of a giant―blood brother to Odin and a
trickster and unsurpassed manipulator.
Gaiman
fashions these primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins
with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds and delves into the
exploits of deities, dwarfs, and giants. Once, when Thor’s hammer
is stolen, Thor must disguise himself as a woman―difficult with his
beard and huge appetite―to steal it back. More poignant is the tale
in which the blood of Kvasir―the most sagacious of gods―is turned
into a mead that infuses drinkers with poetry. The work culminates in
Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and rebirth of a new time and
people.
Through
Gaiman’s deft and witty prose emerge these gods with their fiercely
competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to
duping others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their
actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.
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THE
COELBREN ALPHABET:
The
Forgotten Oracle of the Welsh Bards Paperback – June 8, 2017
by
John Michael Greer
Paperback:
192 pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (June 8, 2017)
List
Price: $15.99
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Devised
by a famous Welsh poet, the Bardic alphabet called Coelbren has
always seemed to hold great promise. But as long as nobody knew how
to use the system for divination, it remained simply a relic of a
bygone era.
In
The Coelbren Alphabet, John Michael Greer reveals the secrets of this
esoteric alphabet, restoring the Coelbren to its rightful place as a
powerful magical tool. Unlike the Ogham or runes, the Coelbren
letters take their meaning directly from the sounds they represent.
Providing the name, Welsh keyword, meaning, symbolism, pronunciation,
and divinatory interpretation of each letter, this book shows how to
use this unique system for divination and magic. You will also
discover sample readings, scrying and meditation techniques, and tips
for making your own Coelbren set.
Writing
systems have been used for magical power and mystical insight in
spiritual traditions throughout history. This book shows how to
engage in an effective divinatory practice with an alphabet that is
mysterious in its origins but undeniable in its power.
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WOMAN
MOST WILD:
Three
Keys to Liberating the Witch Within
by
Danielle Dulsky
Paperback:
256 pages
Publisher:
New World Library (May 9, 2017)
List
Price: $15.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Discover
an Ancient Path to Power, Wisdom & Magick:
What
do you think of when you hear the word witch? Through centuries of
persecution, our society has been indoctrinated into thinking that
witches are evil villains. Author and proud witch Danielle Dulsky
debunks this interpretation and reveals the true nature of
Witchcraft: an ancient spiritual path that rejects religious dogma in
favor of female empowerment and a deep reverence for the Earth. In a
collaborative, conversational tone, Woman Most Wild reclaims the
Earth-centered power of aligning with our wildest, freest selves to
create an inclusive world for all.
The
three keys to liberating your inner witch and owning your power are:
• Wild
Rhythm: aligning yourself with the cycles of nature
• Wild
Ritual: understanding the importance of ritual and ceremony
• Wild
Circle: bonding with like-minded seekers
Dulsky’s
tools for embracing and experiencing the power of these keys,
including moon rituals, healing meditations, yoga postures, circle
work, and Goddess encounters, will guide you toward joining the
cosmic dance befitting the divine, limitless woman you are.
**
Pagan
Portals~
BY
WOLFSBANE & MANDRAKE ROOT:
The
Shadow World Of Plants And Their Poisons
by
Melusine Draco
Series:
Pagan Portals
Paperback:
96 pages
Publisher:
Moon Books (February 22, 2017)
List
Price: $10.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
A
large number of poisonous plants have beneficial uses in both
domestic medicine and magic.
Needless
to say, when utilising a toxic plant in magic, we are adding certain
extra deadly or potent energies into the mix and it is inadvisable to
start messing about with deadly poisons unless we’ve made a
thorough study of the subject - and not just by glancing at a
paragraph in a book on herbal preparations!
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MY
ROSICRUCIAN ADVENTURE
by
Israel Regardie
Paperback:
228 pages
Publisher:
New Falcon; 3rd Edition edition (March 31, 2017)
List
Price: $29.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
What
do you know about Real Magick, The Golden Dawn, True Rosicrucianism,
or the Western Esoteric Tradition?
Dr.
Regardie relates his own experience in those secret societies which
have exerted such a great influence on the development of modern
Occultism. He lifts the cloak of mystery which has shrouded these
organizations since their heyday in the last half of the 19th century
and tells what really went on behind the closed doors of the Hermetic
Order of the Golden Dawn, the Theosophist Society, the Rosicrucian
Fraternity, and the Masonic Lodge. From his close personal
association Regardie reveals the true nature and actions of such
leading Occult authorities as Aleister Crowley, S. L. MacGregor
Mathers, Dr. W. W. Westcott and Dion Fortune.
This
facinating book had been out of print and highly sought after for
many years since its first publication in 1936. Reprinted in 1971
with a new introduction and postscript by Dr. Regardie giving further
details of the rites and rituals which he was under oath not to
reveal at the time of the first printing of this work. My Rosicrucian
Adventure discusses both the theories behind the ceremonial grades of
the Golden Dawn and the initiation rites as they were really
practiced by the Order. Fear of recrimination did not prevent Dr.
Regardie from carefully analyzing and criticizing the methods and
procedures of the Order and revealing the true character of its
members.
With
a new preface by Lon Milo DuQuette, author of Ask Baba-Lon,
Answers to Questions of Life and Magick.
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THE
STRANGEST MAN I HAVE EVER KNOWN:
Aleister
Crowley
by
Hereward Carrington
Publisher:
Night of Pan Books , 2017
Details:
18 page booklet, staple bound, limited 100 copies only 93 numbered
copies for sale to the public.
List
Price: $15.00
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Night
of Pan Books is proud to announce that we are reissuing the essay
“The Strangest Man I Have Ever Known: Aleister Crowley” by
Hereward Carrington. This is a corrected and completely re-typeset
edition of our 2011 e.v. Printing.
A
wonderful account of Aleister Crowley during his New York City period
(1914-1919). In addition there is a rare description of Crowley’s
soon to be Scarlet Woman, Leah Hirsig.
The
author became friends with Crowley during the latter’s time in the
United States during World War I, and tells an often humorous and
insightful firsthand account of his time being friends, but never a
student, of “The Wickedest Man in the World.”
Carrington
was a prolific writer on occult and psychic studies and he here
provides a warm and personal look at Crowley.
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EVERYDAY
PSYCHIC DEFENSE:
White
Magic for Dark Moments
by
Cassandra Eason
Paperback:
360 pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (June 8, 2017)
List
Price: $19.99
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Protect
Yourself and Your Loved Ones with Easy and Effective Magic
Discover
how to detect and deflect free-floating negativity, send deliberate
malice back to its source, and cast protections around your home,
family, workspace, and valuables―all without damaging your karma.
Everyday Psychic Defense provides everything you need to feel more
confident and secure against negative influences, including curses,
evil or restless spirits, and emotionally draining people or
situations.
Providing
helpful spells, methods to devise your own spells, and techniques for
using household items, this accessible book shows how you can push
back with the powers of the mind and spirit. Each chapter explains
how a particular form of defensive magic works and suggests simple
but powerful harm-repelling spells and daily defenses. Psychic
protection can also be a springboard that opens new opportunities for
spiritual growth and improved relationships.
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Moon
Books~
GODS
& GODDESSES COLOURING BOOK
by
Rachel Patterson (Author), Emma Patterson (Illustrator), Peter
Patterson (Illustrator)
Paperback:
104 pages
Publisher:
Moon Books; Clr Csm edition (January 3, 2017)
List
Price: $14.95
FROM
THE PUBLISHER:
Take
a journey across the pantheons of the world and allow your creative
energy to flow, colouring in images and mandalas for some of the most
interesting and inspiring deities. Each deity has a beautiful image
to colour in using paints, pencils or pastels, whatever your
preferred medium. Also included is a deity specific mandala, some
information about them and a chant or mantra to use when colouring to
help that creativity and spirit to flow. The goal of each colouring
image is to provide a meditative tool for your spiritual journey…
or you can do it just because it is fun!
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MYSTICAL
TAROT
by Luigi
Costa
78 Card
Tarot Deck
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications / Lo Scarabeo; Box Tcr Cr edition (May 8,
2017)
List Price:
$22.95
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
Ancient
tradition meets modern vision in the Mystical Tarot Deck. Esoteric
magic and symbols of the ancient arts are molded anew in Luigi
Costa’s beautiful artwork. Oil painted one by one on wood, each
arcana is a masterpiece, a secret chalice overflowing with the wisdom
and mystery of tarot. These cards hold an energy all their own. When
you use them in a tarot spread, the emotional and spiritual impact
resonates in the deepest reaches of your soul.
The
companion booklets for most Lo Scarabeo decks are in five languages:
English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
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TRIPLE
GODDESS TAROT
by
Jaymi Elford (Author), Franco Rivolli (Artist)
78 Card
Tarot Deck
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications / La Scarabeo; Box Tcr Cr edition (May 8,
2017)
List Price:
$22.95
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
The lush
artwork of the Triple Goddess Tarot perfectly captures the deep magic
of the feminine divine. Following the energies of the phases of the
moon, this deck provides insights into the cyclical nature of the
challenges and uncertainties that dawn in our lives. Harmony, growth,
and spiritual fulfillment, forever and gently flowing beneath the
surface, come into your consciousness when you gaze upon these
powerful cards.
The
companion booklets for most Lo Scarabeo decks are in five languages:
English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
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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!
We
have Seattle best Psychic Readers, in house, 7 days a week, from
2pm—8pm.
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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 JULY 1st, 2017
Raven,
Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books Newsletter
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