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Magical Consciousness: An Anthropological and Neurobiological Approach (Routledge Studies in Anthropology #24)
by Erik D. Goodwyn Susan GreenwoodHow does a mind think magically? The research documented in this book is one answer that allows the disciplines of anthropology and neurobiology to come together to reveal a largely hidden dynamic of magic. Magic gets to the very heart of some theoretical and methodological difficulties encountered in the social and natural sciences, especially to do with issues of rationality. This book examines magic head-on, not through its instrumental aspects but as an orientation of consciousness. Magical consciousness is affective, associative and synchronistic, shaped through individual experience within a particular environment. This work focuses on an in-depth case study using the anthropologist’s own experience gained through years of anthropological fieldwork with British practitioners of magic. As an ethnographic view, it is an intimate study of the way in which the cognitive architecture of a mind engages the emotions and imagination in a pattern of meanings related to childhood experiences, spiritual communications and the environment. Although the detail of the involvement in magical consciousness presented here is necessarily specific, the central tenets of modus operandi is common to magical thought in general, and can be applied to cross-cultural analyses to increase understanding of this ubiquitous human phenomenon.
Magical Herb Compendium: Correspondences, Spells, and Meditations
by AuroraExplore the Magical Properties of 90+ HerbsA sourcebook for all your botanical needs, Magical Herb Compendium features the knowledge and skills required to create your own apothecary. Alongside a plant description, each profile lists common names, spiritual uses, folklore, and any relevant cautions. It also features a meditation, spell, and anecdote from the author's personal practice.Offering more than just an encyclopedia of plants, Aurora covers the history of magical herbalism based on ancient manuscripts, hieroglyphics, and cuneiform tablets. She helps you intuitively determine a plant's magical uses and teaches proper methods for collecting, preserving, and storing your specimens. You will advance your expertise with magical recipes and discover how to make formulas of your own.This comprehensive resource builds your confidence with plants like burdock, calendula, cinnamon, cowslip, and thorn apple. With associations to astrology, deities, angels, and spirits, you can easily infuse more plants—such as foxglove, hops, myrrh, and oak—into your daily and magical life.
Magical Herbalism: The Secret Craft of the Wise
by Scott CunninghamNatural magic utilizes the world around us for magical purposes. Herbs are one of the most important tools for natural magic, and the best introduction to this system is found in Scott Cunningham's Magical Herbalism. This book presents a complete system of magic using herbs. You will learn the theory of magic and the tools you'll need. Then you'll get countless techniques for using herbs for magic. Need a protection method? "Pick several protective herbs and bind the stems together with red thread, then hang them up. This practice dates back to Babylonian times." You'll find a list of over 115 herbs that details their magical powers, so you can easily find which ones are protective in nature.How about a divination using herbs? "Get a small quantity of dried patchouly, mugwort, or wormwood. Crumble the herb between your hands until it is finely diminished. Next, pour it into a small square pan (glass or ceramic). Light yellow candles and place the pan on your working area. Close your eyes, extend the index finger of your weak hand, and gently touch the center of the pan with its tip. Move it at random in the pan, shifting from one direction to another ... Now, remove your finger, open your eyes, and interpret the symbols you have just written in the herb."All of the techniques, rituals, spells, talismans, healing methods, and charms are this easy. And most importantly, they work! You'll also find how to make and use incenses, scented oils, perfumes, fluid condensers, and so much more.Here is your chance to work with a beautiful and simple system. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed.
Magical Hymns from Roman Egypt
by Bortolani Ljuba MerlinaThis interdisciplinary study investigates the divine personas in the so-called magical hymns of the Greek magical papyri which, in a corpus usually seen as a significant expression of religious syncretism with strong Egyptian influence, were long considered to be the 'most authentically Greek' contribution. Fifteen hymns receive a line-by-line commentary focusing on religious concepts, ritual practice, language and style. The overarching aim is to categorise the nature of divinity according to its Greek or Egyptian elements, examining earlier Greek and Egyptian sources and religious-magical traditions in order to find textual or conceptual parallels. Are the gods of the magical hymns Greek or Egyptian in nature? Did the magical hymns originate in a Greek or Egyptian cultural background? The book tries to answer these questions and to shed light on the religious plurality and/or fusion of the two cultures in the treatment of divinity in the Greek magical papyri.
Magical Meditations: Guided Imagery for the Pagan Path
by Yasmine GalenornOriginally published under the title Trancing the Witch's Wheel, MAGICAL MEDITATIONS has been revised and updated and is an essential book for all Pagans seeking to enrich their spiritual life.Meditation offers modern Pagans a way to deepen their connection to the magical and natural worlds. MAGICAL MEDITATIONS explores the basic tenets of Pagan spiritual beliefs through a complete set of guided mental journeys featuring the Deities, Sabbats, and Elements. A practitioner of the Craft for over 23 years, author Yasmine Galenorn offers guided meditations ready for use, accompanied by practical exercises, expert advice, and detailed suggestions to help personalize your journeys.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Magical Places: An Enchanted Journey through Mystical Sites, Haunted Houses, and Fairytale Forests
by Nikki Van De Car Katie VernonAn enchanting, illustrated guide to the world's most magical places, from fairy tale forests to haunted houses, from the author of Practical Magic.Magical Places is for armchair-voyagers and pilgrimage-makers alike. This beautiful volume will take readers on a charmed journey around the world, dipping into some of the most storied destinations in the farthest flung corners of the globe. With chapters like Places of Healing, Haunted Places, Magic in Nature, Fairy Tale Locales, The Past in the Present, and Ley Lines -- the arcing lines that traverse the planet, where magical phenomena frequently occur -- wanderlust is sure to be stoked for frequent travelers and the magic curious alike. With an eye towards the mystical, Magical Places will explore well-known sites like Stonehenge and Uluru, as well as lesser-known destinations like The Knucker Hole in England, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye, and the pink lakes Retba in Senegal and Hillier in Australia. Many of these sites will be accompanied by sacred rituals, mystical incantations, and more inspired by the energy and history of these magical locations. Featuring beautiful illustrations with a smattering of lush, full-color photography, this book will entice readers who long for adventure and enchantment in the world, who want to visit or at least learn about places where magic is real -- or once was.
Magical Power For Beginners: How to Raise & Send Energy for Spells That Work
by Deborah LippDiscover easy ways to harness the power of magic with this accessible guidebook.What makes magic work? What can it do and what can’t it do? This straightforward, easy-to-follow guide answers the most common questions about magical power. By learning the fundamentals of raising and sending power, you’ll gain the skills you need to create and perform spells and rituals that work. Written for beginners or adepts from any spiritual background, this approachable book shows how to:Personalize power to suit your purposeChoose a magical goalUse magical correspondencesStore power in your toolsTranscend time and spacePerform group magicConstruct a spell (with step-by-step samples)Develop mind skills (meditation, grounding, and visualization)
Magical Qabalah for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide to Occult Knowledge
by Frater BarrabbasDiscover the history and theory of Qabalah as well as its practical ritual uses. Explore the five basic but essential parts of Qabalah: the ten Sephiroth, the twenty-two paths, the Four Worlds, the Three Negative Veils, and the Tree of Life.The Qabalah is the symbolic key to the Western Mystery tradition. Gain invaluable insights into all occult systems including high magic, Tarot, astrology, alchemy, hermetics, and more. In Magical Qabalah for Beginners, Frater Barrabbas shows ritual magicians, Pagans, and occult students how to incorporate the Qabalah into practice, using tables of correspondences, numerology, acronyms and formulae, sigils and ciphers, contemplation, and the theurgy of ascension. Now is the time to penetrate the mystical properties of Qabalah and make them work in your life.Praise:"Frater Barrabbas has crafted a comprehensive overview of the Qabalah that is clear and accessible."—Chic and Tabatha Cicero, Chief Adepts of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and authors of The Essential Golden Dawn"Those starting out on the path of learning magical Qabalah would do well to explore this book."—Scott Stenwick, author of Arcana"Magical Qabalah for Beginners is the introductory book that I wish we'd had back when I was first being trained in the Craft."—Veronica Cummer, author of Sorgitzak: Old Forest Craft
Magical Symbols and Alphabets: A Practitioner's Guide to Spells, Rites, and History
by Sandra KynesSymbols and Alphabets for Dynamic Magic WitchcraftEnergize your Wiccan or Pagan practice with rich symbol systems and magical alphabets. Discover how astrological symbols, zodiac signs, and the fixed stars can be used to invigorate spells and rituals. Connect with the power of the elements and explore tools like the ogham and other runes for divination and spiritual connection. Learn how to use sigils and esoteric alphabets so you can live more deeply in the powerful magical energy that is all around you.While you can use symbols to boost the energy of spells and rituals, learning the fullness of their history will help you utilize them for the specific needs we confront today. With hands-on exercises as well as extraordinary insights into each system's history and lore, this book is an irresistible guide to integrating potent symbols into your spiritual practice.
Magical Trees: A Guidebook for Finding the Magic in Everyday Trees Using Crystals, Spells, Essential Oils and Rituals
by Kac YoungConnect Your Soul to these Magical TreesMagical Trees inspires and delights you on your self-discovery journey. This book is full of fun, spiritual, and healing trees bent on inspiring you to connect to the natural world. Understand yourself with rituals.Magical Trees guides you on magic spells, crystals, essential oils, medicinal traditions, and other amazing and inspiring rituals to perfect your green life.Each tree connects you to a profound spiritual meaning. Whether you live in the country or the city, connecting to trees is beneficial and eye-opening. Every spiritual prayer and every spellcraft connects you to the natural world of healing trees.Inside Magical Trees, you’ll find:Intelligent trees and a spell book that would make any green witch jealousSpiritual meanings connecting you to the natural world of treesEssential oils, crystals, spells and prayers that are compatible with each treeA guide on how to connect with the magical and mystical powers of magical treesIf you enjoy tree or spiritual books like Finding the Mother Tree, Year of the Witch, Green Witchcraft, or The Hidden Life of Trees, you’ll enjoy Magical Trees.
Magical Use of Thought Forms: A Complete System for Mental & Spiritual Empowerment
by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki J. H. BrennanMost of magical development is the training of the will through visualization. In this book, the authors give techniques never before published which guide the user in using the astral plain to create a memory palous, create gardians for their house, and other such useful tools.
Magick Made Easy: Charms, Spells, Potions, & Power
by Patricia TelescoThe latest addition to the popular Made Easy series, 'Magick Made Easy 'gives aspiring witches everything they need to master the art of magic. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions walk readers through spells and potions incorporating more than 300 every
Magick Potions: How to Prepare and Use Homemade Oils, Aphrodisiacs, Brews, and Much More
by Gerina DunwichMAGICK POTIONS How to Prepare and Use Homemade Oils, Aphrodisiacs, Brews, and Much More Wiccan expert Gerina Dunwich reveals the secrets, history, and art of potioncraft. Today’s modern witch will find magick, legend, and lore, and step-by-step instructions on how to prepare and use potions, teas, infusions, philtres, and oils for nearly every purpose imaginable. Illustrated throughout, this indispensable resource compiles the magickal methods, beliefs, and ethics of contemporary witches and completely addresses their magickal needs. Whether you seek a magick potion for love, riches, healing, divination, exorcism, Tarot work, or enchantment, you will find it, and more, in these pages. If your faith is strong and your magick true, successful results are guaranteed.
Magick of Reiki: Focused Energy for Healing, Ritual, & Spiritual Development
by Christopher PenczakWhat is Reiki? How has this Japanese healing tradition evolved over the years? How are modern magick practitioners using Reiki energy in their spells and rituals?Christopher Penczak answers these questions and more in his groundbreaking examination of Reiki from a magickal perspective. The history, mythos, variations, and three degrees of Reiki are discussed in depth. Penczak also suggests way to integrate Reiki and magickal practice, such as using Reiki energy for psychic development and with candle magick, crystals, herbs, charms, and talismans.Winner of the 2005 COVR Award (Best Alternative Health Book)
Magickal Astrology: Use the Power of the Planets to Create an Enchanted Life
by Skye Alexander“Packed with lots of fascinating information, tips, and tricks to keep you busy making magick in tune with the earth’s and planets’ cycles!” —Yasmin Boland, bestselling author of MoonologyUse astrology to reconnect with the magical forces around you.Astrology and magick are links between the energies of the cosmos on the one hand and our earthly experience on the other. They are also powerful tools for understanding our place in the universe, connecting with its powers, and creating the life you want to live. In Magickal Astrology you’ll learn how to assess your birth chart, create your own magick toolbox, and work with planetary cycles, solar and lunar energies, eclipses, and more. The book also provides myriad ways to customize your toolkit by integrating the use of:Herbs and Other BotanicalsCrystals and GemstonesPlanetary PowersMagickal Symbols Here, veteran astrologer Skye Alexander shows you how to tap into the rhythms of the universe for balance and offers numerous ideas and inspiration for incorporating star power into your rituals, celebrations, and everyday life.“The spells the author lays out are lyrical and yet simple . . . In Magickal Astrology the reader will find both the basics of spell-casting and the rich texture of astrological correspondences to create his or her window on the forces of magick.” —Foreword Reviews“Magickal Astrology teaches you how to use astrology to enhance your magickal workings with solar, lunar, and planetary energies, astrological symbols, and more. The results? Spells that actually work. If you desire an intentional, charmed life, this book will give you the gift of perfect timing.” —Theresa Reed, author of Tarot: No Questions Asked
Magickal Mediumship: Partnering with the Ancestors for Healing and Spiritual Development
by Danielle DionneMake Contact with Your Beloved Dead for Personal Transformation & Powerful MagickThis invaluable resource weaves together mediumship, magick, spiritualism, and ancestral reverence to help you forge strong connections to your deceased loved ones. Professional medium Danielle Dionne provides hands-on exercises and accessible techniques for honoring your ancestors and working with them for divination and healing.Magickal Mediumship shows you how connecting with the spirits of the dead enhances your spiritual development and empowers your magickal practice. You'll explore recipes and rites to aid communication and psychic ability, rituals to strengthen your relationship with spirit allies and deities, methods for spiritual hygiene and protection, and much more. Death comes to all of us, but it is not an end. This book helps you partner with those beyond the veil and face death as a positive and natural part of your magick.Includes a foreword by Christopher Penczak.
Magics of Slavic women
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaSpells and charms (originally, from the word to protect, [оберегать], which have remained till our days from the ages are nothing, but particles of ancient pagan prayers. With the adoption of Christianity in Ancient Russia, texts of canonical and apocryphal prayers were included in a number of spells, while the rest of them remained almost unchanged. However, all of them are the strongest carrier of spiritual energy. There is a lot of unclarity and inexplicability from the point of view of the modern human being. This heritage comes from the distant past. Spells are the secret knowledge of healers, wizards, fortune-tellers. Our ancestors asked them for help in cases of illnesses or some daily household needs. In this book, a set of “tools” is collected for all occasions. It is intended, first of all, for women. In ancient times of matriarchy, a woman was the one who protected her family from degeneration, evil spirits, danger. Her spells helped to raise the prosperity of a family, successful hunting, fishing. They also helped both the old and the young; helped with the family, love, protected the cattle from diseases, made soldiers invulnerable in fights. Women were the guides-healers. They knew the prophetic word creating a spell. Since it was a woman giving life to a child, she felt involved in the supernatural world, unearthly forces. Witchcraft passed from generation to generation: from grandmothers to young women by holding a special ritual.
Magie de l'Aromathérapie: Les bonnes huiles essentielles aux bons endroits pour une vie épanouie
by Leo YuanCe livre utilise des illustrations et le Feng Shui pour détailler les déficiences de 11 plans de maison. Il associe les cinq éléments aux huiles essentielles afin de guider le placement des bonnes huiles essentielles aux bons endroits. Cette approche peut renforcer l'énergie de l'environnement et améliorer la santé humaine.
Magnesium: A Lifestyle Guide To Nature's Relaxation Mineral
by Gretchen LidickerDiscover the healing powers of magnesium for everyday wellness Oh Mg! Is there anything magnesium can’t do? Often called the miracle macro- mineral, magnesium has been credited with healing everything from headaches and insomnia to depression and heart disease. Magnesium plays a crucial part in the synthesis of serotonin and dopamine, which are the important feel- good chemicals we all want in our brains. Almost everyone can benefit from more magnesium in their life, not only for their health, but also for relaxation, anti- anxiety, and quality sleep. Thirty appealing recipes offer ideas to bring magnesium into your self- care routine, from foot rubs to indulgent Epsom salt baths to smoothies, for improved mood, better sleep and digestion, and optimized health. Recipes include: • Detoxifying Epsom Salt and Aztec Clay Bath • Mg Morning Smoothie with Leafy Greens, Pumpkin Seeds, and Liquid Magnesium • Magnesium Oil Morning Fog
Magnesium: Applications in Clinical Medicine
by Erine A. Kupetsky D. O.Magnesium is an essential mineral required by humans, playing an important role in multiple biochemical processes as well as preventing and managing several diseases and disorders. Deficiencies of magnesium can lead to a wide range of medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension. <P><P>With myocardial infarction and stroke being the first and fifth cause of mortality in the United States, the pharmaceutical industry has been trying to produce therapies that reduce co-morbidity and mortality. Recent observational studies of magnesium have added to the list of potential therapeutic modalities that have been proven useful in reducing hypertension, stroke sequalae, metabolic syndrome/dyslipidemia, and inflammatory diseases. Magnesium therapeutic modalities also have impacts in the fields of neurology, the elderly, and in obstetrics. <P><P>Magnesium: Applications in Clinical Medicine explores the many uses of magnesium and its applications in clinical medicine. <P><P>Features: <li>Presents information on the impacts magnesium has on various aspects of health conditions and disease prevention. <li>Describes magnesium usage in treating and managing several conditions including dyslipidemia, migraine, metabolic syndrome, and high blood pressure. <li>Discusses magnesium therapy in stroke and magnesium deficiency in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. <li>Promotes knowledge of overall health and wellness that can be applied in any specialty of medicine. <P><P>This book encompasses various uses of magnesium in a clinical setting ranging from its role in maintaining homeostasis, to its uses in the fields of dermatology, cardiology, neurology, and in obstetrics. Written by contributors who are experts in their fields, it is a comprehensive collaboration of this ubiquitous dietary supplement’s applications in clinical medicine.
Magnet Therapy: The Gentle and Effective Way to Balance Body Systems
by Colette Hemlin Ghanshyam Singh Birla• The complete guide to magnetotherapy--the treatment that promises to revolutionize 21st-century medicine.• Magnet therapy has been used by more than 100 million people worldwide.• Clinical studies show magnet therapy to be an effective treatment for back pain, insomnia, high cholesterol and blood pressure, and many other ailments.The recent discovery of magnetic receptors in the human brain has confirmed what the ancient Chinese, Indians, Egyptians, and Greeks always knew: that human beings are strongly influenced by the Earth's magnetic field, and that by subtly altering our own energy fields with magnets we can restore proper balance to our body systems. This science of magnetotherapy has already been successfully used by more than 100 million people in the United States and around the world. Numerous scientific studies show that many cases of stiff shoulders, back, or neck, unexplained chest pain and frequent headaches, as well as insomnia and general fatigue are actually caused by what is known as Magnetic Deficiency Syndrome, and double-blind tests reveal that magnets have brought rapid relief in 90 percent of these cases. Magnet Therapy presents the history and science of this fascinating subject, explaining why magnets increase oxygenation in the blood, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, reduce pain, enhance cellular regeneration, and may even inhibit tumor growth. The authors detail methods for treating symptoms ranging from asthma to toothaches and weigh the benefits of magnetic necklaces, magnetic belts, and magnetized water, as well as traditional bipolar magnets. For devotees of alternative medicine, Birla and Hemlin explain how magnetotherapy fits into the context of other practices, such as Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, and how it can be used in conjunction with acupuncture, massage, and other therapies. Complete with case studies and resource listings, Magnet Therapy is the comprehensive guide to what promises to be the next medical revolution.
Magnificent Mind At Any Age: Natural Ways to Maximise Your Brain's Health and Potential
by Dr Daniel G. AmenWhen your brain works right, so do you. When it's out of balance, you feel frustrated, or worse. Yet amid all the advice about how to keep the rest of our body strong and healthy, we hear very little about how to keep the most complex and magnificent organ of all - the human brain - in top working order.In MAGNIFICENT MIND AT ANY AGE Daniel Amen demonstrates that the true key to satisfaction and success at any age is a healthy brain. By optimising our brain function we can all develop the qualities of a magnificent mind, such as increased memory and concentration; the ability to maintain warm and satisfying relationships and better impulse control and mastery over potential addictions.Daniel Amen demonstrates how to develop a healthy brain through diet, natural supplements, vitamins, exercise, positive thinking habits, and, if necessary, medication. He also pinpoints specific ways to tailor your behaviour, nutrition and lifestyle to deal with common mental challenges such as memory problems, anxiety and depression, attention deficit disorder, and insomnia.
Magnificent Minds: The New Whole-Child Approach to Autism
by Suzanne GohAn essential primer based on a renowned new model of care that is comprehensive and research based, while honoring the uniqueness of every childAn estimated one in thirty-six children in the United States is diagnosed with autism. New research has shed light on the many factors that determine a child&’s trajectory—but many parents are still navigating this complex terrain without a road map. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Suzanne Goh has spent decades working with autistic children, and in this practical and research-based guide she shares her renowned and revolutionary model of care: an innovative, whole-child approach that combines optimal medical treatment with the most effective strategies for advancing cognition, communication, and behavior. Demystifying a wide range of diagnostics and therapies and offering new insights into the neurological, biochemical, behavioral, and social factors that play a role in successful outcomes, the book is an essential resource for understanding all of autism—a strengths-based approach that helps parents design a comprehensive treatment plan. It is also a celebration of what each autistic person brings to the world—and how parents can best nurture the remarkable uniqueness of their child while setting them up for the future they envision.
Mah Jongg Book: The Oracle and the Game (Book-in-a-box Ser.)
by Derek WaltersDo you have questions about your love life, career, health or future happiness? Well, now you can find the answers using this classic Chinese oracle from the Chou dynasty. Based on the best-selling Book-in-a-Box kits, Mah Jongg Book shows how to use the deck to give accurate answers to all your daily dilemmas and there are twelve sample readings to help you get started. Plus, there are instructions for playing the game of Mah Jongg. The original oracle from which the game evolved may be thousands of years old, but the advice it gives is as relevant today as it was to the Chinese seekers of wisdom all those years ago.
Mahamantra Yoga: Chanting to Anchor the Mind and Access the Divine
by Richard WhitehurstA guide to mantra recitation for ecstatic states, spiritual liberation, and higher consciousness • Ideal for those looking to deepen the spirituality of their physical yoga practice • Offers detailed instruction on the practice of mahamantra yoga and exercises to improve one’s practice and move beyond rote chanting Based on a rich and ancient tradition revived more than five hundred years ago by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in India, mahamantra yoga involves repeated recitation of a sacred phrase, such as the name of a deity, to anchor the mind and access ecstatic states, higher consciousness, and, ultimately, as you vibrate the holy names, the Divine presence in sound. Part of the bhakti devotional tradition, mahamantra yoga is considered the best path to self-realization in the current age, offering a doorway into the hidden recesses of our innermost being--the internal forest of the heart. Citing ancient Vedic texts and the insights of perfected mahamantra yogis, Richard Whitehurst reveals the methods of mahamantra yoga and his own profound experiences based on more than 20 years of intense practice. Using the core principles of this ancient tradition, he offers mental and physical exercises--such as how to coordinate the breath, vocal cords, and mouth--to move beyond rote chanting and pursue the practice consciously and joyfully. He explains how to overcome common obstacles to successful chanting as well as purification practices to intensify your efforts.