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O Anuário da Grande Mãe constitui-se no mais completo e diversificado estudo publicado em língua portuguesa sobre os arquétipos da Deusa existentes em várias culturas e tradições antigas. Amplamente

This classic work is now available for the first time in paperback. Since 1951, when the last of the Witchcraft Acts was repealed, many books have been written about the reappearance of witchcraft and the development of a pagan theology. Churchmen have denounced it. Sociologists have wondered at it. Journalists have penned sensational stories about it. But until the publication of this book, no one had told the real story of it from the inside as frankly as it is told here.Doreen Valiente, one of witchcrafts most widely known figures, was a close friend of the late Gerald Gardner, generally regarded as the founder of present-day witchcraft. Initiated by him and for a time High Priestess of his coven, Doreen Valiente helped him rewrite his seminal Book of Shadows. She records the break with Gardner that split his coven, the controversy surrounding Alex Sanders, King of the Witches and memories of many other witches whom she has known, including the lady called Dafo, Robert Cochrane, Leslie Roberts and Sybil Leek. Doreen Valiente took part in many witchcraft rituals and had strange psychic experiences as a result. Described here are the clairvoyant communications she received purporting to come from John Brakespeare, an eighteenth-century witch. The Rebirth of Witchcraft traces the lineage of the present-day witchcraft from its forerunners through to modern feminist neo-paganism and the new wave of interest in ecology and holistic medicine.

This is the only book of its kind on witchcraft that has been written by a practising witch. It is intended to be not merely a history, but a guide to the many strange byways of a vast and fascinating subject. Witchcraft is as old as the human race, and it is actively practised today, by people of all classes. To its devotees, witchcraft is more than spells and charms, or even secret meetings and rituals; it is a philosophy and a way of life. It claims to be the oldest form of religion, that of nature-worship and magic. Since the last Witchcraft Act was repealed in 1951, the revival of public interest in witchcraft has been the subject of continuous controversy. This book is a serious contribution to the study of a subject too long obscured by prejudice and sensationalism.

Lançada originalmente em 1968, a coleço Voce e a Astrologia, por Bel-Adar, volta agora totalmente revista, repaginada, moderna e com nova capa. Composta por doze livros, um para cada signo, constitui-se na serie mais completa sobre os signos do Zodiaco. No livro do seu signo voce encontrara informaçes sobre as suas caracteristicas psicologicas, defeitos e qualidades; suas perspectivas na vida pratica, sentimental e familiar; orientaçes para alcançar exito no que diz respeito a saude, ao amor, a vida social, as finanças e a profisso; simbolismo das cores, pedras, metais, planetas e perfumes ligados ao seu signo; dias da semana favoraveis e desfavoraveis; mitologia e astronomia do seu signo e harmonias e desarmonias entre as pessoas do seu signo e as nascidas nos demais signos. Alem de ser util para voce, cada livro se constitue numa bela opço para presentear quem voce gosta.

"Its unusual for a beginners astrology book to contain anything that might make a professional astrologer sit up and take notice but Joannas elegant guide to being your own astrologer does just that. [] the reader will have hours of fun with this book and learn many important new insights into their life." Cygnus CommunityWinner of Best Moonology Book in theSoul & Spirit magazineSpiritual Book AwardsLift astrology out of the sun-sign columns, interpret your birth chart and discover the true meaning of the stars and planets, and their influence on your personality.Most people know their sun sign and the character traits that go with it: Leos are leaders, Scorpios are secretive and Cancerians are sensitive. However, there is much more to astrology than this approach, and inEssential Astrology, best-selling astrologer and tarot reader Joanna Watters gives you the tools to gain a deeper understanding of your sign and insights into hidden aspects of your personality. Joanna goes beyond the sun signs to look at the influence of every planets position in your birth chart. She will guide you on your astrological journey and you will soon be able to interpret your own natal chart.

Discover how to awaken the magic of the elements in your outdoor space through thoughtful planting, careful planning of features and simple spells and rituals.Modern witchcraft is a nature-based discipline, harnessing the power of plants, the spirit of the land, the benefits of each season and the cycle of nature. Inspired by the Five Elements Spirit, Air, Fire, Water and Earth and based on author Clare Gogertys own experience, Your Magical Garden will encourage you to look at your outdoor space with a witchs eye. Each chapter is based on one of the Five Elements and offers details about the element and its potency, how to work with it in your garden, what plants are associated with it, and corresponding remedies, rituals and spells. You will learn how to create spiritual features, such as a moon gate, leaf mandala, scrying pool and fire pit, as well as ways to care for nature, such as rewilding to create a haven for plants and wildlife. Discover the wonder of re-enchanting your garden, however small, and creating a place of contemplation, meditation and connection with the earth.

Uma das obras sobre magia mais importantes de todos os tempos está de volta em nova edição, com novo formato e projeto gráfico moderno. Por ter sido editada na virada do século XIX para o XX, Papus a

This course of lectures was given at a pivotal point in the development of the anthroposophic movement. Just months before, an act of arson had caused the destruction of the first Goetheanum, and its darkened ruins appeared to reflect the fragmentations within the Anthroposophical Society. Divisions were appearing amongst members and friends, with individual energies increasingly routed to external initiatives and practical projects. It became apparent that a new impetus was needed. In this turbulent context, Steiner delivers these lectures in a calm, lively and informal style. In the last decades of the nineteenth century, he says, a yearning for spiritual nourishment arose within Western culture, and organizations such as the Theosophical Society gained in popularity. Despite his direct involvement in these events, Steiner describes in dispassionate tones how the spiritual movements behind theosophy and anthroposophy were able to work together harmoniously, before an unavoidable separation took place. Steiners expansive review of the anthroposophic movement is an important narrative account of the developing Western spiritual tradition and the history of the Mysteries. These lectures also offer rare perceptions of the life and philosophy of Rudolf Steiner. Those who identify with the movement he founded will discover revelatory insights to its background and possibilities for its future development within the broader evolution of humankind.

In this series of previously-untranslated lectures, Rudolf Steiner describes how myths and legends portray humanitys most ancient evolutionary and spiritual history. Folklore presents ancient mystical wisdom in the form of stories clothed in pictures by initiates that enable individuals to understand their content in a more intellectual form at a later time.Focusing on Greek and Germanic mythology, the lectures in the first part of this volume cover the chronicles of Prometheus, Daedalus and Icarus, Parzival and Lohengrin, the Argonauts and the Odyssey, and the heroic dragon-slayer Siegfried. From these focal points, Rudolf Steiner discusses a variety of themes from the mysteries of the Druids and the founding of Rome to the esoteric background of Wolfram von Eschenbach; from good and evil and the unjust death sentence on Socrates to the significance of marriage..The second part of this book features lectures on the nature and significance of the musical dramas of Richard Wagner. Wagners works, from his earliest attempts to his most mature opera Parsifal, are discussed from spiritual viewpoints. Although Wagner did not have a fully conscious awareness of the deeper meanings of his compositions, Steiner suggests that his shaping of Germanic legends was driven by an instinctive, creative and artistic certainty that accords with deep occult truths.

The mission of our age is not to reproduce an ancient wisdom, but to engender a new one a wisdom that points not only to the past but that works prophetically into the future. Rudolf SteinerBeginning with ancient Egypt, the pyramids and sphinxes and a comparison of that epoch with our own Rudolf Steiner surveys a vast spiritual landscape of human development. In symphonic style, he describes the conquest of the physical plane in post-Atlantean civilizations, the relationships between the various cultural epochs, the human beings connections with the kingdoms of nature and the different planetary bodies, and the relationship of animal forms to the physiognomy of human passions. Through this panoramic vision, we discover how the changed conditions of human consciousness call for a new spiritual understanding today.In her Introduction, Marie Steiner relates the special experience of being a member of Rudolf Steiners audience for this timeless series of lectures: Enormous cosmic pictures were unfolded before the spiritual gaze of the listeners; insights were of such depths of ancient wisdom, views of distant futures of human and world development, that deepest devotion flowed through their hearts This new edition features a revised translation, introduction, notes and an index.

** AS READ ON BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK IN DECEMBER 2022 **Curious, lively, humble, utterly genuine ... a remarkable debut.SUNDAY TIMESAlice Vernon often wakes up to find strangers in her bedroom.Ever since she was a child, her nights have been haunted by nightmares of a figure from her adolescence, sinister hallucinations and episodes of sleepwalking. These are known as parasomnias - and theyre surprisingly common. Now a lecturer in Creative Writing, Vernon set out to understand the history, science and culture of these strange and haunting experiences. Night Terrors, her startling and vivid debut, examines the history of our relationship with bad dreams: how weve tried to make sense of and treat them, from some decidedly odd cures like magical mare-stones, to research on how video games might help people rewrite their dreams. Along the way she explores the Salem Witch Trials and sleep paralysis, Victorian ghost stories, and soldiers experiences of PTSD. By directly confronting her own strange and frightening nights for the first time, Vernon encourages us to think about the way troubled sleep has impacted our imaginations.Night Terrors aims to shine a light on the darkest parts of our sleeping lives, and to reassure sufferers from bad dreams that they are not alone.

Discover inspired ideas and simple spells to transform your living space into a comforting home with a little magic.From step-by-step instructions for divine decluttering to pagan feng shui for every room, Cerridwen Greenleafs guide to a happy home is essential reading for anyone who wants to live the good life. Replete with easy ideas for a charmed life, this gorgeously illustrated book teaches you how to increase your happiness quotient at home. Learn how you can make an effortless herbal prosperity potpourri and which crystals will create harmonious vibrations and improve relationships. Delight in healthier options for the whole household with DIY herbal cleansers that reduce toxins in your personal space and ensure your home is always filled with good energy. Create your own magical pantry and ensure your sleeping space is a true sanctuary with spells and scents. As instructive as it is inspiring, The Green Witch at Homeis a go-to guide for anyone who wants to live an enchanted life.

Discover the secrets of the Norse people and their magical practices to manifest an enchanted life. Embark on a sacred journey into the marvellous and mystical world of Norse magic, with Wiccan medieval scholar Cerridwen Greenleaf as your guide. Gain insight into the wonders of runes, including the art of divination, spells for protection and how to imbue treasured objects with your personal magic. Learn about Norse mythology, including the stories of the major gods and goddesses and how to call upon them for support and wisdom. Discover the basics of tree magic, such as the legend of Yggdrasil, the tree of life, and how to read omens in nature to avoid misfortune. With Cerridwen Greenleafs vast knowledge of medieval studies, The Book of Norse Magic is an eminently useful and inspirational handbook on harnessing this ancient power for modern life to bring wellness, calm, love, money and luck.

The present age needs to understand that human beings must hold the balance between the two extremes, between the ahrimanic and the luciferic poles. People always tend to go in one direction... The Christ stands in the middle, holding the balance. Rudolf SteinerThese eleven lectures were given in post-war Stuttgart against a backdrop of struggle and uncertainty not only within society at large but also within the anthroposophical movement. Rudolf Steiner and his supporters were working to introduce threefold social ideas and given Steiners public profile were coming under increasing personal and sometimes physical attack.Steiner responds to this turbulent situation by revealing the spiritual background to the forces of decline working in contemporary civilization. He speaks of retrogressive powers spiritual beings referred to as luciferic or ahrimanic that work directly into human culture, manifesting, for example, in what he refers to as the initiation streams of Western secret societies, the Church-allied impulse of Jesuitism and the Bolshevik force of Leninism. The spiritual agents of adversity also encourage polarised thinking and false opposites such as East verses West, materialism and mysticism, or knowledge and belief. Only the threefold principle represented by Christ allows us to create a balance in the midst of these existential conflicts.This freshly-reworked translation is complemented with notes, an index and an introduction by Matthew Barton.

Establish a magickal spiritual practice and conjure the life you desire one day at a time with this excellent grimoire. Your Magickal Year is like always having a wise witchy friend by your side. Within these pages you will find all you need to know to help you live your best magickal life, even if you are a complete novice in the metaphysical arts. Tarot priestess Melinda Lee Holm details the core guidance you need to align your life with the natural flow of energy in the Universe. She gives you the basics of magick, simple Tarot spreads that anyone can master and learn from, rituals to follow for each full and new moon and a guide to key astrological dates, including the suns and moons transits through the signs, moon cycles, the solstices and equinoxes and other major astrological events. Youll also learn how to personalise your rituals for your specific needs and discover tips throughout on integrating magickal intention into everyday life through food, personal care and more.

They only awoke when the fire came through the roof.The words of the news presenter jolt the toddler into wakefulness. Arousing to consciousness from a twilight of hidden memories, she asks: Who am I, and where was my consciousness before it entered my body?In the first volume of her extraordinary true story, Judith von Halle tells of powerful spiritual experiences as a child and young person. Still in her third year, she begins to see the world with different eyes, observing things that people around here clearly cannot see like the multicoloured currents of life which her childs mind calls the magical life-force or the ability to maintain consciousness whilst asleep, or perceiving grotesque faces at the threshold to what she calls the World of Reality. All the time, she is nourished by the venerable Light that gives her strength and encouragement.As a 10-year-old, the young girl has a shattering soul encounter that reveals the universal source of wisdom and love, offering a pathway to her search for wholeness. In her private thoughts she mulls over existential, philosophical questions such as life and death, transience, love and God. Yet in the everyday she has to navigate between what she calls the day-theatre-world and what she knows as the World of Reality. She finds consolation in the realms of poetry, philosophy and art and experiences a breakthrough in her thinking, but it is not until the age of 25 that she is able to share her secret world of metaphysical knowledge. She discovers a group of people who have embraced an open-minded philosophy in which she finds astonishing correspondences with her own spiritual understanding. Here, she finds the concept of reincarnation, which brings her full circle back to her original awakening to self-consciousnessSwan Wings is a courageous, moving and inspiring testimony to the immortal spiritual individuality of the human being, its origins, capacity and full potential.

In an absorbing series of lectures, Rudolf Steiner discloses factors in a persons life on Earth that will influence their experiences in the spiritual world after their death and conversely, factors in the spiritual world that will affect their next life on Earth. Steiner focuses on the period in the afterlife when the individual has been through kamaloka the purgatorial place where the soul is purified. Once the soul has been cleansed of its astral sheath, it becomes open to cosmic influences, expanding into the planetary sphere. Now it can begin preparation for reincarnation for a new human life on Earth. Steiner addresses the vital relationship of the living to the dead in particular, how those on Earth can influence the souls of the dead. He also speaks on themes of Sleep and death, The seven-year life cycles of man, and offers a Christmas gift in the form of a lecture on Christian Rosenkreutz and Gautama Buddha. He ends with a mighty picture of the Mystery of Golgotha: Jesus Christs death on the cross was only seemingly a death; in reality it enabled the momentous birth of the Earth-Soul.Long out-of-print, the freshly-revised text of the ten lectures in this new edition is complemented with an introduction, notes and appendices by Professor Frederick Amrine, and also features an index.

The personality who received the Christ Being into himself in his thirtieth year is a complex entelechy. Only on the basis of the Akashic Record can an accurate view be gained as to why the life of Jesus is so diversely presented in the various Gospels Rudolf SteinerPreviously untranslated, this collection of twelve lectures represents a middle point in Rudolf Steiners unique exposition of the Christian gospels his momentous courses on St John and St Luke had already been delivered, whilst his lectures on the Matthew and Mark gospels were yet to follow. Here, he examines the varying depictions of Christ in the gospels, explaining that they represent four different but complementary perspectives. Steiners unparalleled insights are based on his firsthand ability to research the spiritual Akashic Record the universal compendium of all events, thoughts, emotions and intentions.The twelve lectures include: The Gospels, Buddha and the two Jesus children; Four varying depictions of Christ in the four Gospels; The Mission of the ancient Hebrew people; Preparations for an understanding of the Christ Event; On the right attitude to Anthroposophy; The Gospel of Matthew and the Christ conundrum; Group souls and Individuality; God within and the God in outer manifestation; The Christmas tree as a symbol; and A Christmas mood. Translated by Christiana Bryan, this volume features an introduction by Tom Ravetz as well as notes and an index.

What would we be without love? We would inevitably become isolated and gradually lose all connection with our fellow human beings and our fellow creatures in the natural world. Rudolf SteinerIn this rich, previously-untranslated collection of lectures, Rudolf Steiner approaches and illumines the figure of Christ from manifold directions and perspectives. Christ, the being of love, is for the body of the Earth what the heart is within our individual organism. Given throughout 1911 the year before Rudolf Steiner split from the theosophists citing fundamental disagreements over the true nature of Christianity the lectures reflect Steiners intensifying emphasis on the central deed of the Christ being in Earth evolution, whilst in tandem demonstrating the truths of reincarnation and karma. He reveals profound vistas of human development and paths of advancement over many lifetimes, in which Christ is to be our steadfast companion and exemplar. Lectures include: Faith, Love, Hope; Original Sin and Grace; The Effect of Moral Qualities on Karma; The Importance of Spiritual Enquiry for Moral Action; Wisdom, Prayerfulness and Certainty in Life; The Birth of the Sun Spirit as Earth Spirit; The Threefold Call from the World of Spirit; Christmas A Festival of Inspiration; The I at Work Upon the Child and How this Relates to the Christ Being; Ossian and Fingals Cave, and many more. Translated by Matthew Barton, this volume features an introduction, notes and index.

From the contents of original Greek drama and the soul drama of the present day that leads to self-knowledge, Rudolf Steiner develops his thought processes pulsating with lively contemplation about wonders of the world, trials of the soul and revelations of the spirit! Marie SteinerIn this remarkable interpretation of Greek mythology, Rudolf Steiner goes beyond Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell in reading mythological figures such as Demeter, Persephone, Eros and Dionysos as primordial archetypes of macrocosmic thinking, feeling and will. Moreover, he explains in detail how this archetypal consciousness was gradually lost, giving way to new-found, subjective experience of these faculties, which in turn opens up possibilities for human freedom. His overarching theme of the evolution of consciousness is grand in its sweep, but Steiner also shows himself to be the master of telling details.Lectures include: The origin of dramatic art in European cultural life and the Mystery of Eleusis; The living reality of the spiritual world in Greek mythology and the threefold Hecate; Nature and spirit; The entry of the Christ Impulse into human evolution and the activity of the planetary gods; The merging of the ancient Hebrew and the Greek currents in the Christ-stream; The ego-nature and the human form; The Dionysian Mysteries; Eagle, Bull and Lion currents, Sphinx and Dove; The two poles of all soul-ordeals; and On Goethes birthday.The freshly revised text features an introduction, notes and appendices by Professor Frederick Amrine, colour images and an index.