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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.
Open 7
days a week, Noon 'till 8pm.
Call:
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WAKING
THE WITCH:
Reflections
on Women, Magic, and Power
by
Pam Grossman
Hardcover:
304 pages
Publisher:
Gallery Books (June 4, 2019)
List Price:
$16.99
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
A
whip-smart and illuminating exploration of the world’s fascination
with witches from podcast host and practicing witch Pam Grossman (The
Witch Wave), who delves deeply into why witches have intrigued us for
centuries and why they’re more relevant now than ever.
When you
think of a witch, what do you picture? Pointy black hat, maybe a
broomstick. But witches in various guises have been with us for
millennia. In Waking the Witch, Pam Grossman explores the cultural
and historical impact of the world’s most magical icon. From the
idea of the femme fatale in league with the devil in early modern
Europe and Salem, to the bewitching pop culture archetypes in Buffy
the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Harry Potter; from
the spooky ladies in fairy tales and horror films to the rise of
feminist covens and contemporary witchcraft, witches reflect the
power and potential of women.
In this
fascinating read that is part cultural analysis, part memoir, Pam
opens up about her own journey on the path to witchcraft, and how her
personal embrace of the witch helped her find strength,
self-empowerment, and a deeper purpose.
A
comprehensive meditation on one of the most mysterious and
captivating figures of all time, Waking the Witch celebrates witches
past, present, and future, and reveals the critical role they have
played—and will continue to play—in shaping the world as we know
it.
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THE ART
OF WITCH
by
Fiona Horne
Hardcover:
200 pages
Publisher:
Rockpool Publishing (July 1, 2019)
List Price:
$18.95
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
~The Art
of Witch moves beyond bells, whistles, tools and potions, and enters
a new era of spiritual mastery for the modern age.
Fiona Horne
bypasses the old-school rules and traditions and shows you how to
learn and grow with the times. This is the guide for the
structure-less, and rule book for the revolutionaries. New ways are
embraced with the old; what it really means to be a modern Witch is
revealed; how to practice authentic Witchcraft now to live a deeply
fulfilled life is explained.
The Art of
Witch is a manifesto – a code of ethics and principles –
partnered with revealing real-life anecdotes explaining how to anchor
the magickal theory in everyday life.
- Live your most magickal life
- Master the art of true transformation
- Perfect the craft of Witches’ resilience
- Know the Witch you are
- Trust the magick inside you.
"So
on the pulse point of modern witchcraft that it is frightening"
--Tonya Brown,Editor, Witch Way Magazine
**
HOW TO
BECOME A MAGE:
A
Fin-de-Siecle French Occult Manifesto
by K.
K. Albert (Author), Jean-Louis de Biasi (Author), John Michael Greer
(Author), Joséphin Péladan (Author)
Hardcover:
288 pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (June 8, 2019)
List Price:
$31.99
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
~A Vital
Work in the History of Occultism From the Notorious Provocateur
Joséphin Péladan
How to
Become a Mage is the first English translation of the enormously
influential occultist Joséphin Péladan. This book is a fascinating
display of nineteenth-century French thought, sharing audacious ideas
on overcoming the pitfalls of status-quo society while perfecting and
purifying one’s own soul in preparation for transcendence and
sacred transformation. Péladan was committed to the belief that the
best way to enter into communion with the divine was through magic
and the arts. He played a key role in fin-de-siècle culture,
expounding upon the spiritual weight of physical, intellectual,
familial, and creative pursuits while guiding young seekers toward a
radical reassessment of the values and activities of contemporary
life.
**
TEMPLES
OF THE GRAIL:
The
Search for the World's Greatest Relic
by
John Matthews (Author), Gareth Knight (Author)
Paperback:
264 pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (June 8, 2019)
List Price:
$24.99
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
~New
Paths on the Quest for the Grail
Explore the
transformative power of the Grail and discover extraordinary
revelations from nearly forgotten Grail texts. Temple of the Grail
offers the first English translations of the thirteenth-century Sone
de Nansay and the Later Titurel by Albrecht, together with insights
from the Letter of Prester John. These texts, along with brilliant
commentary by foremost Grail scholars John Matthews and Gareth
Knight, provide tantalizing clues into the modern understanding of
the Grail quest, shedding important new light on the mysteries of the
Grail temple itself, its relationship to the sacred understanding of
architecture and symbolism, and its rediscovery in the heart of the
Middle East. In addition, Temple of the Grail explores the lineage of
the mystical Swan Knights, said to be guardians of the Grail
descended from Sone himself.
Filled with
fascinating perspectives on one of the greatest mysteries of all
time, this book is a must-have for Grail aficionados. The
interpretations of the Grail temple and the effects of standing
before the Grail live at the heart of the mystery. The profound ideas
explored in Temple of the Grail open new pathways of engagement with
this essential part of our continued spiritual evolution.
**
THE BOOK
OF HEDGE DRUIDRY:
A
Complete Guide for the Solitary Seeker
by
Joanna van der Hoeven
Paperback:
360 pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (July 8, 2019)
List Price:
$21.99
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
~Experience
the Mystery and Magic of Contemporary Druidry
The Book of
Hedge Druidry is for those who feel called to explore a powerful
earth-based spirituality rooted in Celtic lore. With hands-on
practices as well as fascinating perspectives on what it means to be
a Druid, this book walks you through the magic of the liminal realm
and helps you fill your own cauldron of inspiration.
Longtime
Druid Joanna van der Hoeven guides you in creating an altar and
crafting rituals based on the Wheel of the Year and important life
passages. You will discover enchanting moon rites and ideas for daily
practice as well as insights for working with herbs, spells, and the
ogham alphabet. When you step onto the Hedge Druid's path, you learn
to work with the in-betweeen places, straddling the boundary between
this world and the next and developing profound relationships with
ancestors, goddesses, gods, spirits of place, and the Fair Folk.
Druidry is
a powerful tradition that evokes the mystical spirit of times past.
This comprehensive guide to solitary Druidry will connect you to a
higher wisdom for the benefit of all.
**
CELTIC
TREE RITUALS:
Ceremonies
for the Thirteen Moon Months and a Day
by
Sharlyn Hidalgo
Paperback:
264 pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (July 8, 2019)
List Price:
$$18.99
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
~Celebrate
Celtic Symbolism, Mythology, and Magic throughout the Wheel of the
Year
Enjoy
phenomenal healing and spiritual teachings from the trees with this
powerful book of rituals. Sharlyn Hidalgo presents multi-faceted
ceremonies for all thirteen moon months―and the final day of the
Celtic year―from a practice she developed using the Celtic tree
calendar and the Celtic tree ogham. These ceremonies will enhance
your life, helping you build a deeper connection with nature and
become a better steward of the planet.
Celtic Tree
Rituals leads you through each tree month, providing step-by-step
instructions for the ritual, as well as group activities, song and
dance suggestions, chants, and a guided meditation. You'll discover
the ogham, keywords, totems, and deities for every month, plus
special rituals for all eight sabbats. Sharlyn also provides stories
for each month and a day that share her real-life experiences with
the healing energies of the unseen realm and demonstrate how you can
invite these healing relationships into your own life. This
remarkable book is an essential tool for strengthening your
creativity, community, and spirituality.
**
TIBETAN
YOGA:
Principles
and Practices
by
Ian A. Baker (Author), Bhakha Tulku Pema Rigdzin Rinpoche (Foreword)
Hardcover:
292 pages
Publisher:
Inner Traditions (June 4, 2019)
List Price:
$40.00
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
~A
visual presentation of Tibetan yoga, the hidden treasure at the heart
of the Tibetan Tantric Buddhist tradition
• Explains
the core principles and practices of Tibetan yoga with illustrated
instructions
• Explores
esoteric practices less familiar in the West, including sexual yoga,
lucid dream yoga, and yoga enhanced by psychoactive substances
• Draws
on scientific research and contemplative traditions to explain
Tibetan yoga from a historical, anthropological, and biological
perspective
• Includes
full-color reproductions of previously unpublished works of Himalayan
art
Tibetan
yoga is the hidden treasure at the heart of the Tibetan Tantric
Buddhist tradition: a spiritual and physical practice that seeks an
expanded experience of the human body and its energetic and cognitive
potential. In this pioneering and highly illustrated overview, Ian A.
Baker introduces the core principles and practices of Tibetan yoga
alongside historical illustrations of the movements and beautiful,
full-color works of Himalayan art, never before published.
Drawing on
Tibetan cultural history and scientific research, the author explores
Tibetan yogic practices from historical, anthropological, and
biological perspectives, providing a rich background to enable the
reader to understand this ancient tradition with both the head and
the heart. He provides complete, illustrated instructions for
meditations, visualizations, and sequences of practices for the
breath and body, as well as esoteric practices including sexual yoga,
lucid dream yoga, and yoga enhanced by psychoactive plants. He
explains how, while Tibetan yoga absorbed aspects of Indian hatha
yoga and Taoist energy cultivation, this ancient practice largely
begins where physically-oriented yoga and chi-gong end, by directing
prana, or vital energy, toward the awakening of latent human
abilities and cognitive states. He shows how Tibetan yoga techniques
facilitate transcendence of the self and suffering and ultimately
lead to Buddhist enlightenment through transformative processes of
body, breath, and consciousness.
Richly
illustrated with contemporary ethnographic photography of Tibetan
yoga practitioners and rare works of Himalayan art, including Tibetan
thangka paintings, murals from the Dalai Lama’s once-secret
meditation chamber in Lhasa, and images of yogic practice from
historical practice manuals and medical treatises, this
groundbreaking book reveals Tibetan yoga’s ultimate expression of
the interconnectedness of all existence.
**
TAROT
FOR TROUBLED TIMES:
Confront
Your Shadow, Heal Your Self & Transform the World
by
Shaheen Miro (Author), Theresa Reed (Author)
Paperback:
288 pages
Publisher:
Weiser Books (July 1, 2019)
List Price:
$16.95
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
~Out of
Darkness Comes the Light of Transformation
Each of us
has a shadow that darkens our inner and outer lives. In Tarot for
Troubled Times, Shaheen Miro and Theresa Reed show us how working
with the shadow—facing it directly, leaning into it rather than
away—releases power that can free ourselves from negative mental
habits and destructive emotions to find healing ourselves and others.
Tarot, as the authors show, offers a rich and subtle path for this
profound transformation.
Through
this book, you will discover a different approach to tarot, life, and
self-empowerment.
- Befriend our shadow by working with the archetypes of the Major Arcana
- Discover—through affirmations, tarot prescriptions, and other healing modalities—how to empower ourselves and find our true voices
- Take our newly found powers and speak out so that we can become a helpful ally for the light and begin to do your greater work in the world
Tarot for
Troubled Times is not just another book on how to read the tarot—the
authors provide specialty readings and suggested practices for issues
such as grief, addiction, depression, fear, anger, divorce, illness,
abuse, and oppression, and provide practical suggestions for stepping
up as an ally or leader so that you can shape social policies. With a
selection of mindful, introspective tarot spreads, you’ll learn how
the Tarot can help you rewrite your healing story and change your
life, and help transform the world.
**
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THE
URBAN TAROT
by
Robin Scott
78 card
Deck with 84 page Guidebook.
Publisher:
U.S. Games Systems Inc. (May 31, 2019)
List Price:
$22.95
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
Urban Tarot
is a loving homage to the metropolis and all its diverse inhabitants.
This stunning deck provides a map to your own inner city, a guide for
the twenty-first century seeker of truth, insight, and magic living
in the urban landscape. This unique vision of the tarot presents a
set of ancient symbols, designed to help you see the miraculous in
the modern and the mundane. The 78-card deck comes with an 84-page
guidebook to help you find insight and understanding from the
challenges of urban life. The book includes personal commentary by
the artist about the people and events who inspired Urban Tarot.
Board the
train line that eats its own tail and journey with us. Feel the power
pulsing below the pavement. Move to the music of traffic, and breathe
in the smells of smoke and sweat, of hot pizza and the impossible.
Within these cards, you will find the familiar and the fantastic
sharing a four-story walkup apartment, where the avenues of Dream and
Reality cross.
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About the
artist:
Robin Scott
is an artist, illustrator, graphic designer and web developer. She is
a transgender woman, a feminist, a radical optimist, and a utopian
socialist. She lives with her wife on the Upper West Side of New York
City.
**
MYSTIC
SISTERS ORACLE DECK
by
Emily Balivet
Publisher:
U.S. Games Systems (June 15, 2019)
Oracle Set
includes 48 cards and 40-page booklet
List Price:
$22.95
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
Mystic
Sisters Oracle Deck invites you to join #the mystic sisterhood of
goddesses and mythological archetypes. Call on them to reveal their
powerful feminine wisdom through Emily Balivet's resplendent artwork.
Created out
of her inner spiritual journey, Balivet encourages oracle readers to
develop their own personal relationships with the deck by responding
to the vibrations of the individual card images. Your emotional
impressions of the cards' energy are at the heart of the oracle
reading experience.
Walk with
the Mystic Sisters.
Meditate
with them.
Sing with
them.
Accept
their gifts.
**
THE
HERBCRAFTER'S TAROT
by
Latisha Guthrie (Author), Joanna Powell Colbert (Illustrator)
Publisher:
U.S. Games Systems (June 15, 2019)
Set
includes 78-card deck and 124-page Guidebook
List Price:
$23.95
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
The
Herbcrafter's Tarot celebrates the handicrafts, tools, and
time-#honored folk skills related to herbs, trees, flowers and other
plants that share their gifts with us.
This deck
and book set explores the relationship between herbs and how people
use them for medicine, creativity, ritual, and spiritual guidance.
It also
considers herbs as archetypes and explores our partnership with the
botanical realm. Herbcrafter's Tarot is an engaging introduction to
herbalism and plant spirit magic, and can be used as a profound
divinatory tool.
The set
includes a 78-card deck and a 124-page book full of herbal
inspiration and ideas for crafting with the cards.
**
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YGGDRASIL:
Norse
Divination Cards
by
Haukur Halldórsson (Author), G. Hauksdóttir (Author)
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (July 8, 2019)
Boxed kit
includes an 81-card deck and 216-page guidebook.
List Price:
$31.99
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
Based on
the powerful mythology of the Norse, this 81-card divination deck
brings the wisdom of the ancients into your life. Intricate pen and
ink drawings are soulful representations of the Eddas, the stunning
written accounts of the legends of old. These cards, along with the
informative guidebook, are designed to be used for divination,
guidance, and spiritual connection.
Created by
a renowned artist and long-time participant of the heathen revival,
this kit is a welcome addition to those who desire to work more
deeply with the Nordic pantheon.
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About the
Author and Artist:
Haukur
Halldórsson and his daughter Gunnhildur Hauksdóttir are Icelandic
artists living and working between Iceland, Denmark and Germany. Both
adhere to heathenry, or Asatru, as viewed by the Icelandic Asatru
community. Halldórsson is one of the original members active in
reviving the traditional Nordic mythology of Iceland in the seventies
and has devoted his art to Nordic and Northern European mythologies
and folklore. Hauksdóttir grew up in heathendom, surrounded by
folkloric illustrations, stories, poems and nature.
For the
Yggdrasil deck, father and daughter come/came together with
illustrations and their readings to enable the deciphering of the
message of the mythologies and folklore and to make it accessible for
readers.
Haukur
Halldórsson and his daughter Gunnhildur Hauksdóttir are Icelandic
artists living and working between Iceland, Denmark and Germany. Both
adhere to heathenry, or Asatru, as viewed by the Icelandic Asatru
community. Halldórsson is one of the original members active in
reviving the traditional Nordic mythology of Iceland in the seventies
and has devoted his art to Nordic and Northern European mythologies
and folklore. Hauksdóttir grew up in heathendom, surrounded by
folkloric illustrations, stories, poems and nature.
For the
Yggdrasil deck, father and daughter come/came together with
illustrations and their readings to enable the deciphering of the
message of the mythologies and folklore and to make it accessible for
readers.
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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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have Seattle's best Psychic Readers, in house, 7 days a week, from
2pm—8pm.
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FORGET THAT WE HAVE MOVED!!!!
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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, AUGUST 1ST , 2019!!!
Raven,
Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books Newsletter
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