09.05.2020

“The Cloud Upon The Sanctuary” by Karl von Eckartshausen

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"The Cloud Upon The Sanctuary" by Karl von Eckartshausen
"Karl von Eckhartshausen was an 18th century German mystic who wrote extensively on esoteric topics. This work, The Cloud Upon the Sanctuary, is Christian mysticism veiled in hermetic code. Eckhartshausen was briefly a member of the Bavarian Illuminati, but left for spiritual reasons. He cryptically mentions a 'society of the Elect' which has existed from the very beginning of time, 'the invisible celestial Church.' He predicted that 'it is the society whose members form a theocratic republic, which one day will be the Regent Mother of the whole World.' This book later influenced the Order of the Golden Dawn, and most notably, Aleister Crowley."...>>
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09.05.2020

“The Primal Meditation Method: How To Meditate When Sitting Still Is Infuriating” by Matt Peplinski

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"The Primal Meditation Method: How To Meditate When Sitting Still Is Infuriating" by Matt Peplinski
" Learning one simple technique can make meditation work for you, even if you became infuriated from past efforts to sit still. This quick and easy read will teach you the Primal Meditation Method, a technique specifically designed for people who have problems with concentration. If you have been bored or frustrated by past efforts to observe your breath and quiet your mind, but you realize that meditation can help you become healthier, happier, and more successful, you need this book. "...>>
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08.05.2020

“Taking Up The Runes: A Complete Guide To Using Runes In Spells, Rituals, Divination, And Magic” by Diana L. Paxson

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"Taking Up The Runes: A Complete Guide To Using Runes In Spells, Rituals, Divination, And Magic" by Diana L. Paxson
"Although many of us first encountered runes in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, this sacred alphabet is by no means a fabrication for books or movies. Similar to Hebrew letters in the sense that each symbol contains a meaning that transcends its original function as a letter, the runes are practical, flexible, and effective symbols with a variety of uses. From the introduction: Effective use of the runes requires both the old wisdom and the new. The student must not only consciously study the meanings ascribed to the runes by earlier scholars, but must internalize them. Today, the best-known application of rune lore is divination: chips or stones marked with the runes are drawn, cast,...>>
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08.05.2020

Nordic Runes: Understanding, Casting, and Interpreting the Ancient Viking Oracle

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Nordic Runes: Understanding, Casting, and Interpreting the Ancient Viking Oracle
A comprehensive and practical guide to the ancient oracle based on the runic alphabet of the Norse • Reveals the symbolism and divinatory significance of the 24 rune "staves" • Provides clear instructions on how to craft your own rune stones • Explains the role of runes in the Norse wisdom tradition and its influence on such works as Tolkien's Lord of the Rings Nordic runes are a potent and profoundly transformative magic system that gives contemporary readers access to the ancient wisdom tradition of Northern European cultures. The runes have deep resonances within the pagan Norse world of gods and goddesses, giants, dwarves, warriors, and wizards, which have greatly influenced the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, among others....>>
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