29.04.2022

“Alchemy: The Art of Transformation” by Jay Ramsay

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"Alchemy: The Art of Transformation" by Jay Ramsay
"Alchemy is best known as the age-old science of turning base metal into gold. But it is much more: essentially, it is a path of self-knowledge, unique in the Western tradition, with vital relevance for the modern world. The symbols of Alchemy lie deep in the collective unconscious, in the world of dreams and imagery: the practices of alchemy are rooted in an understanding of the oneness of spirit and matter through which we celebrate our sexuality and spirituality. Jay Ramsay takes us step by step through the stages of the alchemical process using a wide range of original exercises to create a memorable journey that challenges, inspires and transforms us at every stage. We...>>
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29.04.2022

“Hymns for the Gods From Olympus to Asgard: Prayers in the Orphic and Eddic Traditions” by Heliotroph Books

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"Hymns for the Gods From Olympus to Asgard: Prayers in the Orphic and Eddic Traditions" by Heliotroph Books
"Zeus! The First and Last and Lord Of bright-tipped lighting, Zeus the Head and Center, all things Come to be from Zeus' mind. Jupiter. Odin. Freya. What did ancient pagan peoples really see when they looked to these Gods in worship? Were they really only personifications of the wind and rain and other natural phenomena, or is there something deeper being called upon? Our ancestors left behind a rich tapestry of mythology and religious imagery. By approaching it with reverence and curiosity, and by applying the analytical techniques of Platonic and Vedantic philosophy, we can once again gain a clear picture of what the cosmos really is and who we really are. If we are humble enough to accept the...>>
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29.04.2022

“Johann Wier: Debating the Devil and Witches in Early Modern Europe” by Michaela Valente

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"Johann Wier: Debating the Devil and Witches in Early Modern Europe" by Michaela Valente
"This book deals with a fascinating and original claim in 16th-century Europe. Witches should be cured, not executed. It was the physician and scholar Johann Wier (1515-1588) who challenged the dominant idea. For his defense of witches, more than three centuries later, Sigmund Freud chose to put Wier’s work among the ten books to be read. According to Wier, Satan seduced witches, thus they did not deserve to be executed, but they must be cured for their melancholy. When the witch hunt was rising, Wier was the first to use some of the arguments adopted in the emerging debate on religious tolerance in defence of witches. This is the first overall study of Wier which...>>
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29.04.2022

“Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods” by Madame Pamita (alternate rip)

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"Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods" by Madame Pamita (alternate rip)
"Move Swiftly On Your Own Two Feet, for Baba Yaga You Must Meet Discover ancient and modern Slavic magical practices through stories told by the legendary Baba Yaga herself. Learn about the magic of the sun, moon, and stars, as well as the magic of weather, animals, seasons, stones, food, beeswax, and more. Each chapter includes a piece of the fairy tale of Vasylyna, comments from Baba Yaga, and hands-on tips and techniques from author Madame Pamita. Explore magical activities alongside authentic folktales about the birth of the sun and the land of the blessed ones. Step-by-step instructions show you how to stitch Ukrainian folk embroidery motifs into protective charms, weave wreaths from herbs, make enchanted...>>
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