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“Tarot Reading Explained” by James Ricklef

"Tarot Reading Explained (a revised edition of "Tarot Tells the Tale") clearly describes the process of reading Tarot cards using a wealth of readings for famous characters from myth, history and literature. Examples include Cinderella looking for Mr. Right and Abel harboring dark suspicions about his brother, Cain. Knowing these stories makes these readings easy to follow and understand. This book also provides card meanings and valuable "how to" tips for doing Tarot readings, all of which take you through easy-to-follow instructions which show you how to put it all together for an insightful Tarot reading. Whether you're a novice just learning how to read Tarot cards or an experienced reader looking to enhance your...>>

“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,...>>

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....>>

“Invoking the Scribes of Ancient Egypt: The Initiatory Path of Spiritual Journaling” by Normandi Ellis

"Tools to powerfully write about and manifest your life using the power found in the sacred sites of ancient Egypt • Reveals how to create meaning from one’s life experiences and manifest new destinies through spiritual writing • Contains meditations and creative writing exercises exploring sacred themes in the Egyptian Book of the Dead and other hieroglyphic texts of ancient Egypt • Shares transformative and inspiring pieces written by those who’ve attended the authors’ Egyptian sacred tours Within each of us is a story, a sacred story that needs to be told, of our heroic efforts and of our losses. The scribes of ancient Egypt devoted their lives to the writing of sacred stories. These technicians of the...>>

“Hieroglyphic Words of Power: Symbols for Magic, Divination, and Dreamwork” by Normandi Ellis

"A guide to harnessing the ancient power of hieroglyphs • Reveals hieroglyphs as magical tools for manifesting ideas in the material world • Offers in-depth interpretations of 60 hieroglyphs and guidelines for understanding them as words of power, oracles, and dream symbols • Explains how to create your own hieroglyph cards and amulets and use them for divination, meditation, and manifestation work Words are magic. They operate on many levels through both sound and symbol. Egyptian priests understood that language and thought could create realities if the exact words are uttered at the right time, properly intoned, and filled with intention. They called their magical language of hieroglyphic symbols medju neter, meaning “the Word of God.” These symbols...>>