Download or read book Samhain Gateway Ritual written by Leslie Carson and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-22 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Seasons of Ceremony rituals are designed for the solitary practitioner, assuming little or no previous magickal experience or training.These rituals and spells are original rites. While crafting them along traditional lines and according to age-proven principles, symbols and wording which other specific traditions may consider their own have been deliberately avoided. In using Seasons of Ceremony rituals, therefore, you will inherit none of the magickal "baggage," for good or ill, which might come with a spell copied from some other source.More advanced practitioners, and especially those already trained in a specific system of magick, may prefer to substitute their own symbols for the ones provided. Users may also wish to incorporate these spells into more elaborate rituals such as traditional Sabbat observations.
Download or read book Samhain written by Llewellyn and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samhain—also known as Halloween—is the final spoke in the Wheel of the Year. At this time, the harvest has finished and the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. This guide shows you how to practice the serious work of divination and honoring the dead along with the more lighthearted activities of Halloween. Rituals Recipes Lore Spells Divination Crafts Correspondences Invocations Prayers Meditations Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials explore the old and new ways of celebrating the seasonal rites that are the cornerstones of the witch's year.
Download or read book Samhain Traditions 13 Simple and Affordable Halloween Spells and Rituals for the Witches New Year written by Penniless Pagan and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-11 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slice yourself some pumpkin pie, pull on your favorite fall sweater, and join Michaela from PennilessPagan.com in celebrating Samhain with thirteen BRAND NEW Halloween spells and rituals honoring every witch's favorite time of year!-Enjoy 13 previously unpublished spells such as Samhain Seed Spell, Aura-Cleansing Spirit Spray, Lost Souls Lighted Garland, Paper Pumpkins, Mind's Eye Divination Tea, and more.-Most spells can be completed in less than 20 minutes!-Includes simple ways to honor Samhain, guidance on finding your own brand of magick, herbal substitution guide, seasonal essential oil blends to imbue your home with scented magick, and much more.-Also includes simple BONUS ritual for when your Halloween gets extra chaotic.Treat yourself to a copy today and make your October magickal!
Download or read book The Sacred Herbs of Samhain written by Ellen Evert Hopman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to using the sacred herbs of Samhain for healing, divination, purification, protection, magic, and as tools for contacting the Spirits • Explores the identification, harvest, and safe practical and ritual use of more than 70 plants and trees sacred to the Celtic festival of Samhain, the origin of Halloween • Details the most effective plants for protection from the mischief of Fairies, herbs for releasing the Dead, and visionary plants for divination and shamanic work • Provides instructions and suggestions for a traditional Dumb Supper, offerings to the Land Spirits, Samhain rites, and recipes for the sacred foods of Samhain The ancient Celts separated the year into two halves, the light half and the dark half, summer and winter. The festival of Samhain, from which the modern holiday of Halloween originates, marks the transition from summer to winter, the end of the Celtic year, a time when the barriers between the physical and spiritual world are at their most transparent. The herbs most characteristic of this time have specific magical and healing properties that echo the darker aspect of the year and offer potent opportunities for divination, contact with ancestors and Land Spirits, and journeys in the Otherworld. Presenting a practical guide to the sacred herbs and trees of Samhain, Ellen Evert Hopman details the identification, harvest, and use of more than 70 plants and trees in healing, divination, purification, magic, and as tools for contacting the Spirits wandering the landscape at this liminal time of year. She explores the most effective plants for protection from the mischief of the “Good Neighbors,” the Sidhe or Fairies, as well as herbs for releasing the Dead when they are trapped on this plane. Identifying visionary plants used to induce ecstatic trance, Hopman explores how herbs have been used for millennia to aid in psychic travel and shamanic work and shows how one might safely use plants to take a voyage to the Otherworld. Drawing on her knowledge as a master herbalist, she also includes cautions to prevent harm and misidentification, along with advice on basic etiquette and common sense approaches to herb magic. Detailing the history, rites, and traditions of Samhain, Hopman explains how to make an offering to the Land Spirits and provides instructions for the traditional Samhain ritual of the Dumb Supper, complete with recipes for the sacred foods of Samhain, such as Soul Cakes, Colcannon, Boxty bread, and dandelion wine. Woven throughout with mystical tales of folk, Fairy, and sacred herbs, this guide offers each of us practical and magical ways to connect with Nature, the plant kingdom, the Spirits that surround us, and the turning of the year.
Download or read book Samhain Spells and Rituals written by Deran Gray and published by Deran Gray. This book was released on 2020-04-18 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samhain is the perfect time of the season for practicing the craft and with this book of spells and rituals, you can fully tap into the spirit of Samhain. With the veil at its thinnest, these rituals will help you get the most out of the coming year. These spells will allow you to not only celebrate Samhain to the fullest but it will also show you how to tap into the powerful energies of the Samhain season so that you can use them all year round. The spells in this book will help you do everything from rekindling a lost love to gain wealth and prosperity as you've never dreamed of. Samhain is when the veil is thinnest and the best time for you to practice your craft, and now you can have the same great results any time of the year.
Download or read book Stations of the Sun written by Ronald Hutton and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2001-02-15 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and engaging, this colourful study covers the whole sweep of ritual history from the earliest written records to the present day. From May Day revels and Midsummer fires, to Harvest Home and Hallowe'en, to the twelve days of Christmas, Ronald Hutton takes us on a fascinating journey through the ritual year in Britain. He challenges many common assumptions about the customs of the past, and debunks many myths surrounding festivals of the present, to illuminate the history of the calendar year we live by today.
Download or read book PaGaian Cosmology written by Glenys Livingstone and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PaGaian Cosmology brings together a religious practice of seasonal ritual based in a contemporary scientific sense of the cosmos and female imagery for the Sacred. The author situates this original synthesis in her context of being female and white European transplanted to the Southern Hemisphere. Her sense of alienation from her place, which is personal, cultural and cosmic, fires a cosmology that re-stories Goddess metaphor of Virgin-Mother-Crone as a pattern of Creativity, which unfolds the cosmos, manifests in Earth's life, and may be known intimately. PaGaian Cosmology is an ecospirituality grounded in indigenous Western religious celebration of the Earth-Sun annual cycle. By linking to story of the unfolding universe this practice can be deepened, and a sense of the Triple Goddess-central to the cycle and known in ancient cultures-developed as a dynamic innate to all being. The ritual scripts and the process of ritual events presented here, may be a journey into self-knowledge through personal, communal and ecological story: the self to be known is one that is integral with place. PaGaian Cosmology may be used as a resource for individuals or groups seeking new forms of devotional expression and an Earth-based pathway to wisdom within.
Download or read book The Witches Goddess written by Janet Farrar and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the best-known authors on witchcraft, a three-part reference for discovering and celebrating the Female Principle of Divinity. The Witches’ Goddess is of great practical value in discovering and celebrating the transforming energy of the Female Principle of Divinity. A companion to The Witches’ God, this is an important, three-part work by the Farrars, providing an in-depth exploration of the Goddess in her many aspects at a time when Western Culture is awakening to the influence of Feminine Divinity, both individually and collectively. In part one, they outline the numerous faces of the Goddess: her presence throughout history, her Earth and Moon symbolism, her Madonna and Magdalene disguises, her revelation in Woman, and her influence today. In part two, they examine thirteen goddesses from history, including Ishtar, Isis, Hecate, and Aphrodite, and offer rituals for invoking them. Part three is a comprehensive dictionary of more than 1,000 goddesses from cultures all over the world and throughout time. Each section features helpful line drawings, diagrams, and photographic illustrations. The Witches’ Goddess is part of The Paranormal, a series that resurrects rare titles, classic publications, and out-of-print texts, as well as publishes new supernatural and otherworldly ebooks for the digital age. The series includes a range of paranormal subjects from angels, fairies, and UFOs to near-death experiences, vampires, ghosts, and witchcraft.
Download or read book Llewellyn s 2016 Sabbats Almanac written by Llewellyn and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the most of each season of the Witches’ year with Llewellyn’s Sabbats Almanac. Packed with rituals, rites, recipes, and crafts, this essential guide offers fun and fresh ways to celebrate the eight sacred Wiccan holidays—and enrich your spiritual life throughout the year. Get a unique perspective on honoring the Wheel of the Year from your favorite Wiccan and Pagan authors. Plan spiritually uplifting celebrations and sustainable seasonal activities. Perform Sabbat-specific rituals and family activities. Whip up tasty treats and crafts as reminders of the season’s gifts and lessons. Also featured are astrological influences to help you plan rituals according to cosmic energies.
Download or read book Samhain written by Laura Garcia and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of feeling disconnected from the changing seasons and the ancient traditions of your ancestors? Do you long for a deeper connection to the cycles of life and death? For many, the topic of Samhain and the associated traditions can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. If you want to deepen your understanding of Samhain and its associated holidays, connect with the natural cycles of the seasons, and create meaningful rituals and ceremonies, then you need to read this book! This guide is designed to take you on a journey through the history and meaning of Samhain, from its roots in ancient Celtic culture to its modern-day celebrations around the world. Inside Samhain, you will discover: The history and spiritual significance of Samhain How to create a Samhain altar and ritual space Ways to connect with your ancestors and honor their legacy Tips for incorporating traditional Samhain foods and activities into your celebrations Ideas for celebrating Samhain with families Whether you're a practicing pagan or simply curious about this ancient holiday, this guide is exactly what you need to align with the seasonal and divine energies of Samhain. From the history and mythology of Samhain to practical tips for creating your own rituals and ceremonies, Samhain is the ultimate resource to expand your knowledge so that you too can celebrate with intention and connection. Grab your copy of Samhain today to awaken your spirit and connect with the magic of the Wheel of the Year.
Download or read book Advanced Circle Magick Essential Spells and Rituals for Every Season written by Kirk White and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with rites and rituals for the advanced practitioner, Advanced Circle Magick builds on the subjects introduced by Kirk White in Adept Circle Magick. Organised by key seasons and Sabbats Advanced Circle Magick walks readers through essential incantations and invocations of elementals and spirits, deep personal transformation work and advanced psychic development.
Download or read book The Art of Ritual written by Rachel Patterson and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2016-05-27 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Ritual takes you through every step of ritual format from the basics to the more unusual. What ritual is, how to create it, work with it and all the different aspects and stages of putting a ritual together and how to get the best out of it whether you are a solitary or within a group. From set up through the entire process including the cake...this book covers just about all you should need to know to give you the best ritual experience. Drawn from the author's own teachings and experiences this book also shares a variety or different ritual scripts and suggestions along with those from members of her coven.
Download or read book Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs written by Suzy Peltier and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs: Discovering Taoist Wicca is a unique seasonal self-coaching and ritual system, time-tested by real people—with real results! This book takes you on a cross-cultural journey, through a calendar year, to discover a spiritual approach to stress management, self-healing, and personal growth. Taoist Wicca combines Taoist principles, Chakra wisdom, and applied introspection with the ancient hypnotic power of ritual. This system is a practical guide to exploring the seasons as thematic and energetic connections between the body, mind, and spirit: the Unseen, ourselves, and our planet. Endorsements As a psychotherapist who has been in practice for over three decades, who is also Wiccan, I am profoundly excited by Suzy Peltier’s work. She manages to speak to the heart while also being intellectually challenging. I look forward to being able to give her book to colleagues and clients alike. She has taken different systems of healing and integrated them into something not only new but incredibly powerful and potent. This book is an important contribution to the healing arts, addressing the healing of mind, body, and spirit. —Deborah Oak Cooper, MFT In this unique exploration, Suzy Peltier expertly applies the wisdom of Taoism and Wicca to modern-day struggles. Deeply insightful, this book seamlessly interweaves the complementary themes of Wicca, Taoism, Chinese medicine, the Hindu Chakra system, and Western science to provide a beneficial guide to restoring balance and vitality as we navigate our lives in the twenty-first century. —Dr. Daniel Geren, DAOM, L.Ac. Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine The magick works—if you work it! I have practiced Taoist Wicca since 2005. I have realized my dreams of a second-degree priestess initiation and a successful career with continual growth. I have co-written and published a children’s book, and am now married to the love of my life. All this, I created through practicing Taoist Wicca and the love and kinship of the Circle. —Lady Pele of the Phoenix, author, realtor, and second-degree Taoist Wiccan high priestess, and practitioner since 2005
Download or read book Samhain and the New Halloween Ritual written by Daniele Abate and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book the author and Master Doctor Daniele Abate ranges from a brief history of Samhain and how it became known as Halloween, up to the poetic presentation of the new Ritual of Halloween. The content is light, cured and interesting,This Ritual is meant for transforming the negative energies of the dead ones to positive energy, in order to help them ascending and being able to reincarnate. #Halloween #Samhain #Ritual #Magic #Wicca #Poetry
Download or read book Witches of America written by Alex Mar and published by Sarah Crichton Books. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Witches are gathering." When most people hear the word "witches," they think of horror films and Halloween, but to the nearly one million Americans who practice Paganism today, witchcraft is a nature-worshipping, polytheistic, and very real religion. So Alex Mar discovers when she sets out to film a documentary and finds herself drawn deep into the world of present-day magic. Witches of America follows Mar on her immersive five-year trip into the occult, charting modern Paganism from its roots in 1950s England to its current American mecca in the San Francisco Bay Area; from a gathering of more than a thousand witches in the Illinois woods to the New Orleans branch of one of the world's most influential magical societies. Along the way she takes part in dozens of rituals and becomes involved with a wild array of characters: a government employee who founds a California priesthood dedicated to a Celtic goddess of war; American disciples of Aleister Crowley, whose elaborate ceremonies turn the Catholic mass on its head; second-wave feminist Wiccans who practice a radical separatist witchcraft; a growing "mystery cult" whose initiates trace their rites back to a blind shaman in rural Oregon. This sprawling magical community compels Mar to confront what she believes is possible-or hopes might be. With keen intelligence and wit, Mar illuminates the world of witchcraft while grappling in fresh and unexpected ways with the question underlying every faith: Why do we choose to believe in anything at all? Whether evangelical Christian, Pagan priestess, or atheist, each of us craves a system of meaning to give structure to our lives. Sometimes we just find it in unexpected places.
Download or read book Taking Sacred Back written by Nels Linde and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2016-05-08 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re designing a group ritual for five people or five hundred, Taking Sacred Back will help you make it moving and memorable. Join authors Nels Linde and Judy Olson-Linde as they explore creative ideas for all the stages of ritual—making the space sacred, entering into the liminal, engaging the subconscious of all attendees, creating awe and wonder, raising and directing energy, and ending the ritual. Discover advice on hardware and prop-making (and tips on using props effectively) and ideas for scaling up or scaling down for larger or smaller groups. Complete with photos and diagrams, examples of rituals the authors have conducted, and wise problem-solving advice, Taking Sacred Back is an indispensable guide for all ritualists. Praise: "A wonderfully in-depth book. Everything is here for those who want to create community ritual. . . . We would highly recommend it for both beginner and advanced ritualists."—Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone, authors of A Witches’ Bible, The Witches’ Goddess, and Lifting The Veil. “Taking Sacred Back is a must-have for the beginner or the advanced ritualist . . . It is an amazing book and I recommend it highly!”—H.E. Rev. Patrick McCollum, author of The Sacred Path “Taking Sacred Back is a treasure that I hope finds its way into the hands and hearts of all who are called to bear the torch of ritual.”—Ivo Dominguez, Jr., author of Casting Sacred Space
Download or read book Llewellyn s 2018 Sabbats Almanac written by Blake Octavian Blair and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover new perspectives on the energy of the seasons and the magical power of the cycles of the earth. Llewellyn's Sabbats Almanac features more than fifty articles exploring a blend of contemporary ideas and old-world wisdom, sharing tips, techniques, and insights to help you achieve your magical goals and connect more deeply to the divine. Contributors include Melanie Marquis, Michael Furie, Corrine Kenner, Charlie Rainbow Wolf, Natalie Zaman, Suzanne Ress, Kristoffer Hughes, Blake Octavian Blair, Linda Raedisch, Deborah Castellano, Susan Pesznecker, and more. Includes more than fifty articles written for newcomers and experienced Witches: Creative, low-cost arts and crafts projects Best plants for Sabbats rituals Simple recipes for delicious appetizers, entrees, beverages, and desserts Astrological influences with full and new moon rituals Extended rituals for groups and individuals Journal pages for keeping track of your festival plans and memories Fascinating Pagan folklore and customs
