“Slavic Seasonal Rituals and Divinations” by Olga Kryuchkova

"Since ancient times a human wished to know what the future will bring and what kind of fate the gods have prepared for him. The foretelling in Russia (Ancient Rus') was done by the wise man called "veduni," and by "volhvi" — religious ritual practitioners. With the help of complicated ceremonies and magic rituals they "looked" into the future. Nevertheless, more simple fortune telling methods were available to our ancestors, who did not possess magic powers. Various objects were used to tell the future: wax and tin melting, silver mirrors, water, bones, intestines of the animals, seeds, legumes, porridge, animal sounds, runes, stones, flowers, and household items. Quite sometime later fortune telling on the...>>

“American Brujeria: Modern Mexican American Folk Magic” by J. Allen Cross

"A practical, hands-on guide to Mexican-American folk magic. American Brujeria is about the fascinating blend of American and Mexican folk magic currently practiced by those living in the US but whose roots are steeped in Mexican culture. The author, who has named this tradition “American brujeria,” explores this magical system, while also offering practical advice on using it. American brujeria is a living, vital tradition that -- while it shares things in common with other folk magic traditions, such as American Conjure—also features its own unique traditions, as well as familiar ones, such as the veneration of saints, both canonized, such as Guadalupe, and folk saints like Santa Muerte. American Brujeria includes stories from...>>

“Llewellyn’s Little Book of Spirit Animals” by Melissa Alvarez

"Explore the world of spirit animals and how they can guide you to live your best life. Llewellyn's Little Book of Spirit Animals is the perfect tool to connect you to your spirit animals, whether they are lifelong companions or sent to deliver a single, specific message. Spirit animals can help you feel more balanced, peaceful, and confident in everything that you do. This convenient, hardcover reference book features more than 200 entries for wild, domestic, and mythical animals, allowing you to understand what each one symbolizes, how it may appear to you, and how to best use its guidance and energy. You'll also find tips throughout the book and information on color and element...>>

“Miracles: An Examination of the Miraculous throughout History” by Geoffrey Ashe

"Do you believe in miracles? In this study, leading historian and Arthurian expert Geoffrey Ashe studies the question from every angle. Can a scientific explanation be found for every strange event, and should feats which are ascribed to ESP, or to psychic powers, be counted as miracles or not? And do we in fact have some psychological need to believe in miracles? Attention is paid to the cult of the Virgin Mary in Christian mythology, in particular the powerful tradition of the cures at Lourdes, and on to the claims of Hindu Yogis and to theories of the paranormal in Lamaistic Buddhism. Miracles includes an account of the experiment which the author devised some years ago...>>