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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REMINDER: We buy used Occult Books! Our buyer is in on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays!
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VIRIDIS GENII:
Viridis Genii: Explorations of the Green Arte:
Series 7, Volume
by Catamara Rosarium, Marcus McCoy (Editor), Kim Schwenk (Editor)
Publisher : Viridis Press (August 23, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 178 pages
List Price: $24.00
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Select titles from the featured presenters at the 7th Annual Viridis Genii Symposium, and Herbal conference focusing on Esoteric Herbalism and the Ethnobotony of Plant Magic.
Within this volume you will find a rich selection of articles written by International Adepts and their voices sharing wisdom on plant magic, medicine and mysticism. With contributions by leading authorities Micah Abraxas Nilsson, Brandon Weston, Colleen Salomon, Ph.D, Daniel Wiseman, Day Host-Jablonski, Wiebke Rost, John Anderson, and Gabriela Sarna Wiraszka. Featuring articles on the subjects of Plant Magick through the Western Esotericism Lens, Ozark Daemonlogy, Initiatic Witch Plants, Alchemy through Herbal Technology, Bioregional Animism, Plant Images and Pytogrophy, Soul Loss, Return & Retention within Daoism, and Polish Healing and Magic. Featuring art by Wiebke Rost.
The Viridis Genii is the green spirit, the intelligence and life-force that is both hidden and revealed. It is the animating force of the wild wood and the depths of the sea. It shrouds us, it engulfs us with its veiled green mist that awakens the heartbeat that delivers fecundity to the earth, the very essence of life. It is the Green Gnosis one receives from their deep connection and communion with the genus loci.
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SPELLS FROM SCRATCH:
How to Craft Spells that Work
by Phoenix Silverstar
Publisher : Llewellyn Publications (November 8, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 336 pages
List Price: $18.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Cast Effective Spells Without the Hocus Pocus
Your days of relying on the sometimes-dubious work of others are over because anyone―especially you―can learn to write and execute unique enchantments. More than just a collection of ready-made spells, this book explores well-established principles of magic that will support your practice and improve castings written by others. Discover what steps are required to create a spell, when to cast spells for the best results, and how to use correspondences to fuel your magic. Harness the power of sigils, brew healing potions, create amulets to protect against evil, give life to Thoughtforms for long-lasting magic, and more. With Phoenix Silverstar's guidance, you can take your magic into your own hands by casting potent bewitchments that are specific to your exact wants and needs.
About the Author:
Phoenix Silverstar is a member of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church and former Dean of Faculty and teacher at the Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary, having retired at the end of 2021. She is a longtime practitioner of magic and also shares her knowledge of magic, mythology, and other subjects as a presenter at events and festivals everywhere.
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THE PATH OF THE HEDGE WITCH:
Simple Natural Magic and the Art of Hedge Riding
by Joanna van der Hoeven
Publisher : Llewellyn Publications (November 8, 2022)
Paperback : 280 pages
List Price: $19.99
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
~Natural Witchcraft for the Solo Practitioner
Relying on wits, intelligence, integrity, and strength, the hedge witch walks a simple and solitary path that requires few tools or complex rituals. This path teaches you how to create a more beneficial life for all beings through traditional folkloric knowledge, a relationship with nature, and the art of hedge riding (trance work). Joanna van der Hoeven shows you how to work with the elements, harmonize with the cycles of the moon, walk between worlds, and establish an ever-growing relationship with the Fair Folk. Covering everything you need to build your own Hedge Witchcraft tradition, this beginner-friendly book connects you to the wisdom of wild places and inspires you to find enchantment every day.
Joanna van der Hoeven shows you how to:
- Honor deityWork with the elements
- Celebrate the sabbats
- Learn through nature
..And more!
You will discover how to walk between worlds and establish an ever-growing relationship with the Fair Folk. This introductory guide includes everything you need to build your own Hedgewitch tradition. With it, you can connect to the wisdom of wild places and enjoy the enchantment that comes from living a truly magical life.
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BRIGID:
The Fiery Goddess
by Wyn Abbot
Publisher: Lune Valley Publishing
List Price: $21.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Brigid is one of the most well known and loved Goddesses today. Born of the Tuatha Dè Danaan, a mythological supernatural Pantheon, her story begins in Ireland and now spans the world. This book explores her background and her multiple roles. Her role as a warrior Goddess, Keeper of the Wells, Druid, Patron of childbirth and creativity, and more.
Aimed at both existing and new followers of Brigid, this book aims to bring a deeper knowledge of Brigid and how you can embrace her in your life. Included are tools, journeys and images by the author specially designed for this book.
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THE MORRIGAN:
In the Shadow of Her Wings (Revised)
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by Wyn Abbot
Publisher: Lune Valley Publishing
List Price: $21.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The first edition of this book: In The Shadow of Her Wings: The Morrigan, was originally published in 2021 as both an introductory book on the great phantom queen, and a workbook.
As planned, this revised edition has removed the workbook sections and whilst the original content remains, there is some additional content, now with over 90 pages and additional artwork by Naomi Cornock. The title has been updated to The Morrigan: In the Shadow of Her Wings.
Here you will find more information about how both the Morrigan arrived in Ireland and their predecessors and ancestral links.
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Pagan Portals
ANCIENT Ancient Fayerie:
Stories of the Celtic Sidhe
and how to connect to the Otherworldly Realms
by Melanie Godfrey
Publisher : Moon Books (September 1, 2022)
Paperback : 136 pages
List Price: $12.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Tales of the Elven ones have echoed on whispering winds since time immemorial. The fayerie realm lives in unity within the sacred landscapes and within this book, the author takes you on a journey into the heart of the Celtic fayerie worlds… where trolls roam through sylvan glades… where dragons dwell amid mountain ranges… where at night, through sapphire skies, moonbeams descend on faeries, dancing. Ancient Fayerie reveals ways by which you can unite with these mystical worlds as you reconnect with nature and realise that you are not separate from Mother Earth. As you share in the author's creative visions, you will learn how to intuit the world of fayerie. This book will inspire you to fall in love with these Celtic Isles over and over again, and these lands will lead to a homecoming within your heart as you take your own pilgrimage.
THE MAGICKAL BOTANICAL ORACLE : Plants from the Witch's Garden
by Maxine Miller, Christopher Penczak
Boxed Set: Oracle Deck with Guidebook
Publisher:Llewellyn, /Lo Scarabeo(11/8/2022)
List Price: $33.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Tap into the deeply rooted wisdom of the natural world with this dark and mysterious union of horticulture and occultism. Featuring plants commonly found in a witch's garden, apothecary, or spell book, Maxine Miller's detailed illustrations personify the true spirit of each plant while capturing the elegance and multifaceted nature of the botanical world. With lines and color moving in a symphony of esoteric beauty, this powerful deck is a must-have addition to your magickal collection.
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About the Authors:
Maxine Miller is a celebrated artist whose work revolves around Celtic and Pagan cultures. She has devoted many years of her artistic life to honoring and illuminating these traditions for people of today.
Christopher Penczak is a Witch, teacher, writer, and healing practitioner. He is the founder of the world-renowned Temple of Witchcraft and the Temple Mystery School, and he is the creator of the bestselling Temple of Witchcraft books and audio CDs. Christopher is an ordained minister, serving the New Hampshire and Massachusetts Pagan and metaphysical communities through public rituals, private counsel, and teaching. He also travels extensively and teaches throughout the United States. Christopher lives in New Hampshire.
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SYMBOLIC SOUL TAROT
by Elisa Seitzinger & Barbara Moore
Publisher : Llewellyn/ LoScarabeo 11/8/2022
Boxed Set, Cards & Guidebook
List Price: $31.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Enhance your divination with the feminine energy and striking contrasts of black and white in this must-have Rider-Waite-Smith-based tarot. Each evocative card features gold foil and showcases Elisa Seitzinger's amazing art style. These illustrations are rich in symbolism and eye-catching beauty, and the wise female figures imbue every reading with powerful divinatory insights. With this deck, you'll look deep into your soul and discover the answers you seek.
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A COMPENDIUM OF WITCHES
by Natasa Ilincic
Boxed Set: Cards and Guidebook
Publisher : Llewellyn, Lo Scarabeo,11/8/2022
List Price: $37.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Filled with the prophetic guidance of witches and wise women of old, this beautifully illustrated oracle kit will lead you on a transformational journey of self-reflection. A wonder of meticulous research, Natasa Ilincic's watercolor portraits bring you face-to-face with thirty fictional practitioners from across the globe and throughout history. Another thirty cards depict magical symbols, such as "Familiar," "Offering," and "Oath." This gorgeous deck is a practical and worldly addition to any collection
About the Author:
Natasa Ilincic (Scotland) has been shortlisted for multiple awards and her illustrations have been published in books, magazines, role playing games, and posters. She has exhibited her work in various galleries, including London House of Illustration and Somerset House.
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NOTORIA: 
by Fabio Listrani
Boxed Set: Cards and Guidebook
Pub : Llewellyn,
Lo Scarabeo,11/8/2022
List Price: $28.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Shining with brilliance, Fabio Listrani's art showcases angels and other forces of light from the ancient lore of Ars Notoria (the fifth book of the Lesser Key of Solomon). This breathtaking tarot mirrors Goetia - Tarot in Darkness and can be used as a complementary deck or as a stand-alone masterpiece. Notoria: Tarot in Light presents radiant divinatory insights and reminds us that, although there is shadow, there is also light.
About the Author:
Fabio Listrani (Rome, Italy) is an award-winning artist who has illustrated for various international entities, including Marvel, Titan Comics, Heavy Metal, and IDW Publishing. He is also the creator of Night Sun Tarot and Santa Muerte Tarot.
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DARK SIDE OF TAROT
by Corrado Roi & Sasha Graham
Boxed Set: Cards and Guidebook
Publisher : Llewellyn, Lo Scarabeo,11/8/2022
List Price: $37.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Welcome to the dark side of tarot where the masterful illustrations of Corrado Roi and the wisdom of bestselling author Sasha Graham reveal secrets hiding in the shadows of the cards―and in yourself. Known for the bestselling Murder of Crows Tarot, Roi uses striking black and white to inspire transformative readings that uncover answers you didn't even know you needed. With monochrome magnificence, this deck shows you how to shift perspectives and dance with your own darkness.
About the Authors/ creators
Corrado Roi is an Italian comic book artist and was a staff artist at Sergio Bonelli Editore. He's known for his work on Dylan Dog, Martin Mystère, Nick Raider, Zona X, Mister No, Magico Vento, and Julia.
Sasha Graham is the bestselling author of over ten books and tarot kits, including 365 Tarot Spreads, Llewellyn's Complete Book of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot, and Dark Wood Tarot. She teaches tarot classes and produces tarot events at New York City's premier cultural institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Sasha has appeared on film, television, radio, and in the New York Times.
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SPIRITUAL TAROT:
Imagery channeled by Cristina Tarika di Maggio, art by Lucia Mattioli, book by Francesca Fravolini
Publisher : Llewellyn, Lo Scarabeo,11/8/2022
List Price: $28.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Touch the spiritual realm in a compelling new way with this stunning tarot. Featuring imagery that was intuitively channeled by visual medium Cristina Tarika di Maggio, this deck reveals dazzling truths in every reading. Spiritual Tarot presents entrancing scenes of power and grace that nurture your soul and improve your intuition in a variety of ways. Lucia Mattioli's artwork will inspire you with every flip of the cards.
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SERVICES 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!
We have Seattle's best Psychic Readers, in house, 7 days a week, from 2pm—8pm.
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This concludes our Newsletter for this month.
Look for us again JANUARY 1st, 2023!
Erica (Raven) Branch-Butler, Editrix, Edge of the Circle Books Newsletter
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