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.
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By Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa / translation by Eric Perdue -
Inner Traditions (November 23, 2021)
Hardcover : 864 pages
Hardcover three volume set in slipcase
List Price: $195.00
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The first new and complete English translation of Agrippa’s classic masterwork in more than 350 years
• Three hardcover volumes in slipcase
• Corrects the many mistranslations, copyist mistakes, and errors introduced from other editions, drawing on new research and access to Agrippa’s source texts
• Restores all of Agrippa’s original illustrations
• Presents a nearly complete bibliography of Agrippa’s primary sources
One of the most important texts in the Western magical tradition for nearly 500 years, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa’s 1533 work Three Books of Occult Philosophy collates a multitude of sources from the Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance periods and organizes them into a coherent explanation of the magical world. Divided into three parts--the natural world, the celestial world, and the divine world--the book systematically explains the philosophy, logic, and methods of magic and astrology and how they work.
The basis for 19th-century magical orders such as the Golden Dawn and a primary source for countless books on magical uses of stones, herbs, incense, and astrology, Agrippa’s many lists and diagrams have proven invaluable to magicians since the 16th century. Yet, until now, all English editions of Agrippa’s Three Books were based on the same flawed 1651 translation from the mysterious “J.F.”
In this new translation from the original 1533 Latin edition, Eric Purdue corrects the many mistranslations, copyist mistakes, and errors introduced from other editions as well as restores all of Agrippa’s original illustrations. Purdue notates every correction and offers commentary, drawing on major developments in the research of older magical and astrological texts. He also presents a nearly complete bibliography of Agrippa’s primary sources, revealing Agrippa as a mainstream scholar of his day.
Presenting the first new English translation of Three Books of Occult Philosophy in more than 350 years, this three-volume hardcover boxed set repairs the gaps in knowledge pervasive in the original translation and restores the magical spirit of Agrippa’s masterpiece, allowing us to hear Agrippa speak again.
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A Grimoire of Rune-Magick
By Shade Vedhrfolnir (Robert C. Carey) / edited by Denny Sargent
Concrescent Press, (September 22, 2021)
Laminate Hardcover, 7x10in size, Black and red text, 24 full color plates, 284pp
List Price: $54.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
"Carey brings the perspective of a ceremonial magician to the use of the runes in divination and magic. The suggestions for interpretation cover both positive and negative meanings, and the color images included for each Rune are rich in additional meaning."-Diana L. Paxson, author of Taking up the Runes
"Decades ago, when I first began to explore runes and the Norse-Germanic religion of Asatru with which they're associated, few books on the subject were available. They included fanciful inventions which disrespected the ancient traditions, as well as dry overly scholarly volumes. In more recent years, I have encountered many books on runes. Some put forth interpretations which had me wondering how the author got their odd imaginings published. A few offered interesting new perspectives which actually rang true. I have always valued books such as Runespells. This book has a solid foundation in the lore of societies who utilized runes over the centuries, is respectful of the spiritual traditions associated with the runes, and is presented in an approachable and welcoming voice which encourages exploration."-Drew Ward, from the Preface.
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The K’rla Cell and the Secret Key to Liber AL
By Jeffrey D. Evans , Peter Levenda
Publisher : Ibis Press (November 15, 2021)
Hardcover : 320 pages
List Price: $40.00
FROM THE PUBLISHER :
An arcane ritual reveals a code hidden within Thelema’s most holy book.
Over a period of several years, the former head of Kenneth Grant’s Typhonian Order in the United States, conducted a bizarre sexual ritual with elements of Thelema, Lovecraft, and the Egyptian mummification ceremony to unlock a mathematical code buried in plain sight in Aleister Crowley’s Book of the Law.
Jeffrey Evans, a follower of Aleister Crowley’s Thelema since his teenage years, had an encounter on a bridge in Washington, DC, with a being he identified as his holy guardian angel. This being—Karla—provided him with the inspiration to begin a series of rituals incorporating Egyptian and Lovecraftian elements in an effort to traverse the Tunnels of Set: pathways on the “dark side” of the Qabalistic Tree of Life. The ritual, conducted with his wife, Ruth Keenan, employed cross-dressing and bondage as well as Cthulhian imagery and chanting, and resulted in a series of revelations concerning the mathematical code hidden within the verses of Crowley’s Book of the Law: a circumstance that Crowley always suspected but was never able to prove, not even with the help of accomplished mathematicians. Evans tried in vain to demonstrate this code to other members of the Typhonian Order, to no avail, but a chance meeting online with Peter Levenda resulted in Levenda’s taking a closer look at the data and what he discovered astounded him. He agreed to help bring this discovery to the attention of the general public.
There has been very little new work published in the field of Thelema in the last 10 years or so, at least since the death of Kenneth Grant. Most publishing concerning Crowley has been biographical or reissues of Crowley’s own material. This work is a departure from all of that. It is new material, completely unexpected within the Crowley/Thelema/OTO environment, for it offers a new approach to the mathematical nature of Thelema that so far has been based on Qabalah. This work brings attention to the existence of a sacred geometry within the verses of the Book of the Law: a completely unexpected discovery but nonetheless mathematically verifiable. It bridges the gap between Thelema, Freemasonry, and Templarism, as well as Gnosticism, demonstrating a continuum of esoteric thought spanning millennia.
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By Stacey Demarco
Publisher : Rockpool Publishing (November 22, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 200 pages
List Price: $18.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The ultimate book of authentic lunar ceremonies, spells, mythos, and science, The Enchanted Moon will transform and inspire you.
“With so many books out there on lunar lore written by people having questionable experience or authenticity, it is refreshing to see a book by someone who has actually practiced what she is preaching for decades. Thank you, Stacey, for keeping it real.” —David Garland, founder of Pagan Awareness Network
Bestselling author Stacey Demarco reveals the alchemy of lunar science to show you how moon cycles work for magic, balance, health, and self-realization and how ancient and modern rituals will help you get the most power from those cycles.
The Enchanted Moon includes authentic meditations or spells for every one of the 28 phases of the moon, crystal suggestions for each moon phase, gardening by the moon guidelines, and a handy 15-year chart of full, dark, and new moons for easy reference. Let the beliefs of the goddesses, gods, and sacred animals of the moon guide you toward a better life.
The ultimate book of authentic lunar ceremonies, spells, mythos and science, including:
· Both ancient and modern rituals will help you get the most power from each lunar cycle.
· Authentic meditations or spells for every one of the 28 phases of the moon
· Gardening by the moon guidelines
· 15-year chart of full, dark and new moons for easy reference.
The ultimate book of authentic lunar ceremonies, spells, mythos, and science, The Enchanted Moon will transform and inspire you.
The Science - Why Knowing About the Moon Scientifically Enhances Our Workings
The evolutionary forces, elemental phenomena like electricity, gravity, dark matter, pressure, magnetism and the areas of physics and astronomy – certainly are important components to the alchemy of magic. Everything is connected to everything. Energies and forces, building upon each other, swirling and weaving in powerful alchemy, creating a synergistic whole much more powerful than the sum of its individual parts. The earth and the relationship with its moon shows us the universe is heaving with elemental aliveness, and deep connectivity and creativity.
Other Moon Phenomena – Eclipses, Blue Moon, Super Full Moon
Eclipses - In paganism, eclipses are usually a signal to go within and pay attention to what is happening. We are asked to understand that energies can be wild and chaotic and so we look to the balance. It’s a powerful time for certain kinds of magic. Blue Moon - The energy and power of blue moons can be best taken advantage of by setting intentions on these moons of things that you really want but have never felt could happen.Super Full Moon - A ‘super’ full moon is a moon that is on its closest approach to Earth in its revolutions. If a ‘normal’ full moon gives us an opportunity to have rocket power under our intentions, a super full moon greatly magnifies this energy into a super nova.
The Magic Starts Here. There are three vital skills to learn to get started with lunar magic and working with earth elements and lunar energies.
Observation - Notice what the moon is doing. By doing this for a moon cycle, you will automatically become much more aware of how the moon affects you and how the moon’s energy and appearance changes.
Sitting Out, Utiseta - The practice of purposeful ‘sitting out’, was a meditative shamanic activity. Utiseta meant you spent time, meditating and sleeping on the land with the moon above, allowing the land and sky to connect with you.
Casting Circles - The creation of a circle is the creation of sacred space within which you will perform processes that are markedly different from anything else you do in your ‘normal’ world. It is a reflection of the shape of that big moon above you and is a way to capture the energy.
How to use The Enchanted Moon book
The alchemy of lunar science will show you how moon cycles work for magic, balance, health and self-realisation and about how both ancient and modern rituals will help you get the most power from those cycles. Also included are authentic meditations or spells for every one of the 28 phases of the moon, crystal suggestions for each moon phase, gardening by the moon guidelines and a handy 15-year chart of full, dark and new moons for easy reference. Let the beliefs of the goddesses, gods and sacred animals of the moon guide you towards a better life. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, this moonlit book is for you.
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An Early Modern Experiment of Cyprianic Conjuration
(A Guide to the Underworld Series)
By Dr. Alexander Cummins
Hadean Press, Published November 2021
28 Page Staple-bound Booklet
List Price: $4.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The Art of Cyprian, found in MS Sloane 3850, contains instructions for the construction and use of a magic mirror attributed Saint Cyprian of Antioch. Along with the preparation of the mirror itself – which includes making and consecrating a particular ink for drafting certain figures of Solomon – come instructions detailing a conjuration of the ‘four worthy princes of the earth’, including a special appeal to the King of the East as their primus inter pares, and a dismissal of these same ‘four kings of the four parts of the world’. In this Guide to the Underworld, Alexander Cummins illuminates further Cyprianic dimensions of these directional courts of the various cardinal kings and their messenger-king attendants in the grimoiric corpus.
Contents
I. By Lampblack, By Wax, and By Glass Introducing MS Sloane 3850’s Art of Cyprian Cyprian and the Cardinal Kings
A Compass Rose By Any Other Name The Dark Arts & Crafts of Cyprian’s Mirror
II. The Art of Cyprian’s Mirror of Four Kings
From Adam McLean, ‘Constructing a Magic Mirror According to the Art of Cyprian’, Hermetic Journal 11 (Spring 1981): 27-33
III. Reflections Linens of the Instruments Tongues of the Magi Chairs of the Regents
Dr Alexander Cummins is a consultant, diviner, writer, magician, and historian. He approaches ritual, divination, and sorcery both as a long-term practitioner and a historian of early modern magic. Dr Cummins has worked as a professional diviner for over a decade, and published several works on astrological magic, grimoires, and folk necromancy. He also provides training, workshops, and coaching in many aspects of magical theory and practice.
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By Jack Sephiroth & Allen Dempster & Jaymi Elford & Zhang Chao
Lo Scarabeo
78 cards, 70x120 mm. 160 pages, full color book.
List Price $35.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Valhalla: the Realm of the Gods. From the author of the Heaven & Earth, the Runic Tarot is the ultimate deck created over Norse mythology. This deck is a powerful, fierce holder of an ancient aura. It weaves together the wisdom of the Runes, the poetry of the Skalds, the valour of the Einherjars, and the evergreen bounty of life and nature. Runic Tarot is a tribute to the divine spark within humanity. With the companion book written by American writer Jaymi Elford.
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by Cat Pierce
Publisher : Hay House Inc. (November 2, 2021)
Cards : 80 Card Deck with 128-page Guidebook
List Price: $26.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Successfully Kickstarted in 2020 by singer/songwriter Cat Pierce of the sister-band The Pierces, this mystical, magical, healing tarot deck guides you to sharpen your intuition and reconnect with the powerful light and wisdom inside you.
There is a universe inside you waiting to be illuminated and explored.
The Wandering Star Tarot is a compass for seekers and dreamers in search of the treasures that lie within the heart, mind, and spirit.
With unique, hand-drawn illustrations—keywords worked subtly into the design of each image—and a guidebook filled with hopeful messages, quotes, and spreads, this deck invites readers of all levels to work intuitively with the cards for insight and guidance.
Journey into this whimsical world of self-discovery and archetypes and meet two original cards that infuse the major arcana with powerful energy: “The Mother Star” and “The Creator.”
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TAROT NUAGES
By Gniedmann
U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
List Price: $22.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The faraway town of Nuages, in the land of clouds, has its own culture, creatures, traditions and tarot. Tarot Nuages pays tribute to Marseilles-style tarot with some antique elements, but it also embraces a modern, playful spirit with goblins, penguins, pixies, gargoyles and animated mushrooms inhabiting the Minor Arcana. The Major Arcana introduces a pantheon of demigods and high-powered personalities that will lead readers through an unforgettable tarot journey. Includes 79 cards and 64-page booklet.
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With art by Ellie Goldwine / book by Minerva Siegel
78 card Deck With 128-page Guidebook
Publisher : Insight Editions (November 9, 2021)
List Price: $24.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Let Maleficent, Captain Hook, and other classic baddies guide your tarot practice with the only official tarot deck featuring Disney’s most wicked villains.
Disney’s most iconic villains have taken over tarot in this dastardly take on a traditional 78-card deck. Featuring the notorious ne’er-do-wells from classic animated films like 101 Dalmations, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, and more, this tarot deck reimagines Cruella de Vil, Ursula, Maleficent and the whole motley crew in original illustrations based on classic tarot iconography.
Including both the Major and Minor Arcana, the set also comes with a helpful guidebook with explanations of each card’s meaning, as well as simple spreads for easy readings. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this devious deck of tarot cards is the perfect gift for Disney fans and tarot enthusiasts everywhere.
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Alejandro Colucci
Lo Scarabeo
Boxed deck (3¼ x 5) 78-card deck and instructional booklet
List Price::$26.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Vampires evoke a world of primal essences, where the boundary between human and monster is blurred beyond recognition. This deck features intense, moody art, setting the stage for the deep work of soul exploration with a backdrop of the struggle between good and evil. These cards remind us that within every human there are monsters, but inside every monster there is humanity.
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Oracle Deck & Guidebook
By Boris Indrikov
U.S. Games Systems, Inc.)
40 Card Deck with 56-page Guidebook
List Price $22.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Inspired by ancient forms of dream divination, Russian fantasy artist Boris Indrikov created a uniquely captivating oracle deck. The beguiling artwork blends Boris’ signature surrealist flair with art nouveau elements that draw in the reader and ignite the imagination. The deck’s 40 main cards are divided into four color suits, with each group corresponding to a natural element and a sphere of
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Wisdom of the Northern Kingdoms
John Matthews & Virginia Chandler / illustrated by Joe Machine
Publisher: Red Feather
23 Art Card Oracle Deck With 176-page Guidebook
List Price: $29.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Hwaet! Listen up! So begins the tale of Beowulf and what the Scandinavian tribes believed was the journey each of us takes to achieve immortality. The ancient energy that inspired the magical world and adventurous spirit of the poem now inspires this first deck based on the epic story, providing guides and symbols for the seeker. Use this oracle as a tool to reveal where you are on your path, as well as what or who is influencing your journey. The voice of the skald, the poet of the Viking Age, coming through this oracle, leads you to an inner, spiritual place and provides you with a “Seeing” of what the gods have chosen to reveal and a “Knowing” of what is to come. Connecting with the adventures and heroic deeds of the warriors and the adversaries they encounter, both human and magical, makes their universal paths ones that affect all who read about them. Courage then, seeker, in your quest!
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This concludes our Newsletter for this month.
Look for us again JANUARY 1st, 2022!
Erica (Raven) Branch-Butler, Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books Newsletter
Credits and Attributions
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@roaming_angel
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