“The Sacred Herbs of Samhain: Plants to Contact the Spirits of the Dead” by Ellen Evert Hopman

"A practical guide to using the sacred herbs of Samhain for healing, divination, purification, protection, magic, and as tools for contacting the Spirits • Explores the identification, harvest, and safe practical and ritual use of more than 70 plants and trees sacred to the Celtic festival of Samhain, the origin of Halloween • Details the most effective plants for protection from the mischief of Fairies, herbs for releasing the Dead, and visionary plants for divination and shamanic work • Provides instructions and suggestions for a traditional Dumb Supper, offerings to the Land Spirits, Samhain rites, and recipes for the sacred foods of Samhain The ancient Celts separated the year into two halves, the light half and the dark...>>

“A Practical Heathen’s Guide to Asatru” by Patricia M. Lafayllve (kindle ebook version)

"From its pre-Christian beginnings to its contemporary practitioners, Heathenry has long fascinated people from every corner of the world. Written from the unique perspective of a Heathen gythja, or Godwoman, A Practical Heathen's Guide to Asatru shows how to bring the beliefs and traditions of this ancient faith into your life today. In this complete guide to Asatru, you will discover: The mythology, folklore, and historical sagas of Northern European Heathens How to conduct rituals for birth, naming, entry into adulthood, weddings, divorces, funerals, and holy days Practical techniques for meditation, trance-work, prayer, and working with runes and charms Heathen perspectives on...>>

“Hermetic Philosophy: Origins, Derivatives, and Impact” by Thomas Colquith

"This book explores who we are, where we came from, and where we're going by studying humanity's myths, parables, and symbols which may hold the needed clues. Old arcane knowledge, or Hermetic Philosophy, is delved into and then applied to the world around us, as well as to the End Times scriptures of Christianity. This book seeks to create a holistic view which can answer life's mysteries such as who are aliens, giants, demons, watchers, and fallen angels; and how have they influenced humans across time and culture. By reviewing the myths of ancient Egypt, Babylon, Greece, and Rome, insights can be gleaned, which can then be compared to the Judeo-Christian tradition, yielding some...>>

“Practically Pagan — An Alternative Guide to Gardening” by Elen Sentier

"Practically Pagan — An Alternative Guide to Gardening takes the spooky out of alternative and keeps the magic. Elen Sentier brings together, and expands on, recent scientific discoveries, and shows how close they are to the old ways that were labelled as superstition in the 20th century. Sentier's writing is accessible and opens up the down-to-earth practicalism of pagans as people of the land to all, for that's what the word pagan means, 'of the land'. Sentier doesn't preach or proselytise folk to become pagan, but brings to light how you've been thinking this way for years."...>>