Download or read book Ritual As Resource written by Michael Picucci and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Demonstrates that ritual can be a potent therapeutic tool for healing difficult emotional/energetic blocks and traumas as well as for finding solutions to stressful everyday problems"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Shadow Ritual written by Eric Gicaometti and published by Antoine Marcas Freemason Thril. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An electrifying thriller about the rise of extremism. Two ritual murders--one in Rome and one in Jerusalem--rekindles an ancient rivalry between modern-day secret societies for knowledge lost at the fall of the Third Reich. Detective Antoine Marcas unwillingly teams up with the strong-willed Jade Zewinski to chase Neo-Nazi assassins across Europe. They must unravel an arcane mystery, sparked by information from newly revealed KGB files. Inspired from the true story of mysterious Freemason files thought to hold a terrible secret, stolen by the SS in 1940, recovered by the Red Army in 1945 and returned half a century later. First in a hugely successful series that has sold over 1.5 million copies in France and is translated into seventeen languages.
Download or read book The Necromantic Ritual Book written by Leilah Wendell and published by Westgate Co. This book was released on 1991 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successful working of any of these devotions will enable you to share consciousness with the Angel of Death as well as becoming 'one' with your own death.
Download or read book Ritual written by Robbie Davis-Floyd and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for both academic and lay audiences, this book identifies the characteristics of ritual and, via multiple examples, details how ritual works on the human body and brain to produce its often profound effects. These include enhancing courage, effecting healing, and generating group cohesion by enacting cultural—or individual—beliefs and values. It also shows what happens when ritual fails.
Download or read book The Hidden Powers of Ritual written by Bradd Shore and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illuminating overview of the development, benefits, and importance of ritual in everyday life, written by a leading cognitive anthropologist. The Hidden Powers of Ritual is an engaging introduction to ritual studies that presents ritual as an evolved form of human behavior of almost unimaginable significance to our species. Every day across the globe, people gather to share meals, brew caffeinated beverages, or honor their ancestors. In this book, Bradd Shore, a respected anthropologist, reaches beyond familiar “big-R” rituals to present life’s humbler, overshadowed moments, exploring everything from the Balinese pelebon to baseball to family Zoom sessions in the age of Covid to the sobering reenactment rituals surrounding the Moore’s Ford lynchings. In each ritual, Shore shows how our capacity to ritualize behavior is a remarkable part of the human story. Encompassing both the commonly unlabeled “interaction rituals” studied by sociologists and the symbolically elaborated sacred rituals of religious studies, Shore organizes his conception around detailed case studies drawn from international research and personal experience, weaving scholarship with a memoir of a life encompassed by ritual. A probing exploration that matches breadth with accessibility, The Hidden Powers of Ritual is a provocative contribution to ritual theory that will appeal to a wide range of readers curious about why these unique repetitive acts matter in our lives.
Download or read book Shadow Magick Compendium written by Raven Digitalis and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2008 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embracing the darkness is part of divine balance. Everyone has a shadow, a dark side. Exploring the shadow self is not only safe, it's necessary for balance and healing. The author of Goth Craft invites you down a unique magical path for navigating inner and outer darkness and harnessing the shadow for spiritual growth. Shadow Magick Compendium sheds a positive light on this misunderstood and rarely discussed side of magical practice. There are ritual meditations for exploring past experiences, dispelling harmful behavior patterns, and healing a fractured soul. Learn how to safely fast and perform other methods of self-sacrifice, invoke a deity into yourself (godform assumption), get in touch with your Spirit Animal, take advantage of the Dark Moon and eclipses, and perform a unique ritual with your television for a new perspective on society. From astral journeys to sigils to dark herbs, you'll find an array of magical techniques to navigate the shadows and mysteries of yourself and the world at large.
Download or read book Embracing the Moon written by Yasmine Galenorn and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Puppet and Spirit Ritual Religion and Performing Objects written by Claudia Orenstein and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-31 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology of essays aims to explore the many types of relationships that exist between puppets, broadly speaking, and the immaterial world. The allure of the puppet goes beyond its material presence as, historically and throughout the globe, many uses of puppets and related objects have expressed and capitalized on their posited connections to other realms or ability to serve as vessels or conduits for immaterial presence. The flip side of the puppet’s troubling uncanniness is precisely the possibilities it represents for connecting to discarnate realities. Where do we see such connections? How do we describe, analyze, and theorize these relationships? The first of two volumes, this book focuses on these questions in relation to long-established, traditional practices using puppets, devotional objects, and related items with sacred aspects to them or that perform ritual roles. Looking at performance traditions and artifacts from China, Indonesia, Korea, Mali, Brazil, Iran, Germany, and elsewhere, the essays from scholars and practitioners provide a range of useful models and critical vocabularies for addressing the ritual and spiritual aspects of puppet performance, further expanding the growing understanding and appreciation of puppetry generally. This book, along with its companion volume, offers, for the first time, robust coverage of this subject from a diversity of voices, examples, and perspectives.
Download or read book BLACK WITCH HARNESSING THE SHADOWS FOR PERSONAL POWER written by LUNA SERAPHINA and published by LUNA SERAPHINA. This book was released on with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you seeking to unlock the enigmatic realms of dark magic? Have you ever wondered how ancient secrets can be used to enhance personal power? Does the idea of tapping into the shadowy forces of nature intrigue you? This guide provides a profound exploration into the depths of mystical practices, guiding readers through the intricate pathways that lead to mastering unseen energies. Here is what you can expect from this enlightening read: · Understanding Dark Magic: Delve into the foundational principles of these arcane arts and discover how they differ from more commonly known mystical practices. · Practical Applications: Uncover practical methods for harnessing these forces in everyday life to achieve both personal and professional goals. · Historical Insights: Gain insights into the historical context, including the origins and the notable figures who have mastered these esoteric techniques. · Psychological Aspects: Explore the psychological implications and benefits of integrating these powerful practices into your personal growth strategy. · Ethical Considerations: Navigate the ethical concerns and responsibilities that come with wielding such potent knowledge. By delving into this guide, you are invited to embark on a journey that not only educates but also empowers. This book serves as a gateway to understanding and utilizing the powers that lie in the darker, unexplored corners of magic. Unlock your potential and explore the depths of your own power through the teachings and practices outlined in this captivating guide. Step into the shadows with confidence and curiosity, mastering the art of personal transformation.
Download or read book Ritual written by Catherine Bell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-12-29 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From handshakes and toasts to chant and genuflection, ritual pervades our social interactions and religious practices. Still, few of us could identify all of our daily and festal ritual behaviors, much less explain them to an outsider. Similarly, because of the variety of activities that qualify as ritual and their many contradictory yet, in many ways, equally legitimate interpretations, ritual seems to elude any systematic historical and comparative scrutiny. In this book, Catherine Bell offers a practical introduction to ritual practice and its study; she surveys the most influential theories of religion and ritual, the major categories of ritual activity, and the key debates that have shaped our understanding of ritualism. Bell refuses to nail down ritual with any one definition or understanding. Instead, her purpose is to reveal how definitions emerge and evolve and to help us become more familiar with the interplay of tradition, exigency, and self-expression that goes into constructing this complex social medium.
Download or read book Ritual and the Moral Life written by David Solomon and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-03-26 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the twentieth century, in both China and the West, ritual became marginalized in the face of the growth of secularism and individualism. In China, Confucianism and its essentially ritualistic comportment to the world were vigorously suppressed during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) under Mao Zedong. But de-ritualization already took place as a result of the Chinese Revolution of 1911 under Sun Yat-Sen. In the West, while the process of de-ritualization has been generally more gradual, it has been nonetheless drastic. In contrast to this situation, this volume investigates the crucial role ritual plays in constituting the human understanding of their place in the cosmos, the purpose of their lives, and imbues human existence with a more complete sense of meaningfulness. This volume presents the work of philosophers from both China and the West as they reflect upon the constitutive role that ritual plays in human life. They reflect not only on ritual in general but also on specific Confucian and Christian appreciations of ritual. This provocative volume is a beacon of warning to Western philosophers, who think they have graduated from the trappings of ritual, and a beacon of hope for Eastern thinkers, who wish to avoid cultural fragmentation. The Editors, both Eastern and Western, have together created a seamless work that not only introduces ritual, but advances an argument for the contribution that ritual makes to cultural renewal. This volume is a work of philosophical thinking about ritual doing, but challenges those who think to realize that the salvation of philosophical thinking rests in the particularity and contingency of ritual doing. Let us hope this volume is widely read, for it points to that which might renew the West. - Jeffrey P. Bishop, Saint Louis University
Download or read book In the Shadow of the Cross written by Charles L. Bailey Jr. and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-01-15 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles L. Bailey, Jr. and his book "In the Shadow of the Cross" are in the 2015 Sundance Film Festival's movie "Call Me Lucky" about Barry Crimmins by Bobcat Goldthwait . Here is a link to the Festival: http://www.callmeluckymovie.com/ In a matter of seconds, author Charles L. Bailey, Jr.'s, childhood innocence was destroyed. At the tender age of ten, Bailey became a victim of continuous sexual abuse by his family's Roman Catholic priest. In the Shadow of the Cross: The True Account of My Childhood Sexual and Ritual Abuse at the Hands of a Roman Catholic Priest details Bailey's personal journey of recovery. With candid and shocking details, Bailey reveals how his ill-treatment forever destroyed his innocence and robbed him of identity and faith. Bailey also explains how family and friends were impacted by the tragedy, how his development from child to adult was full of pitfalls, and how he struggled with issues of intimacy. But there is also hope in Bailey's story. Through his work with support groups, such as SNAP, (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests), individual counseling, and his renewed faith in God, Bailey has confronted his past and has become an advocate for those impacted by clergy sexual abuse. In the Shadow of the Cross shares his compelling true story and serves as a stark reminder of the haunting legacy of abuse in the church. Charles is an award winning author, winning Honorable Mention in the recently announced 2011 London Book Festival
Download or read book Rituals Runaways and the Haitian Revolution written by Crystal Nicole Eddins and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-10-28 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new analysis of the origins of the Haitian Revolution, revealing the consciousness, solidarity, and resistance that helped it succeed.
Download or read book Ritual House written by Ralph Knowles and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2006-02-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrated architect Ralph Knowles, Distinguished Emeritus at USC’s School of Architecture, has carefully crafted a book for architects, designers, planners—anyone who yearns to reconnect to the natural world through the built environment. He shows us how to re-examine a shadow, a wall, a window, a landscape, as they respond to the natural cycles of heat, light, wind, and rain. Analyzing methods of sheltering that range from a Berber tent to a Spanish courtyard to the cityscape of contemporary Los Angeles, Ritual House shows us the future: by coining the concept of solar access zoning, he introduces a radical yet increasingly viable solution for tomorrow’s mega-cities.
Download or read book The Lagoon Ritual written by Q. Blaiton and published by Breakout Bits. This book was released on 2023-09-22 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth part of the epic boy adventure follows two friends on a quest of life and death. Back in the lagoon, a devastating crisis is mounting.
Download or read book The Shadow Stalker written by Mark Davie and published by ECONO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the chilling depths of darkness, a malevolent presence lurks, weaving a web of terror and despair. "The Shadow Stalker: A Creature from the Dark" takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through a realm where nightmares come to life and the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur. Emily, our courageous protagonist, finds herself thrust into a world of haunting encounters and sinister reflections. As she unravels the mysteries surrounding the enigmatic Shadow Stalker, a creature born from the depths of the abyss, she becomes entangled in a battle between light and darkness. From whispering shadows to unearthly footsteps, Emily's quest leads her through forgotten graveyards and into the heart of an ancient curse. As she delves deeper, nightmares are unleashed, threatening her sanity and testing her resolve. The desolate woods hold secrets that challenge her every step, and the malevolent gaze of the vengeful specter follows her every move. Driven by a cryptic diary and guided by echoes of the past, Emily navigates treacherous labyrinths and faces the relentless webs of despair that seek to ensnare her. The curse awakens, and she finds herself trapped in a cavern, surrounded by the suffocating embrace of darkness. Through the demon's pact and the shadows of the past, she must confront her deepest fears and untangle the haunting secrets that lie beneath the surface. As Emily's journey unfolds, she finds herself shrouded in fear, haunted by wailing echoes that reverberate through her very soul. Lost in the labyrinth of her own emotions, she battles against malevolent gazes and whispers in the wind, never ceasing in her quest for truth and redemption. In the midnight ritual that culminates in a cataclysmic confrontation, Emily faces the ultimate challenge—confronting the Shadow Stalker itself. With victory hanging in the balance, she harnesses the power of light, transforming her very being into a force that defies the darkness. "The Shadow Stalker: A Creature from the Dark" is a spine-tingling tale that immerses readers in a world where the line between horror and reality blurs. Will Emily prevail against the encroaching malevolence or become entangled in the inescapable clutches of the shadows? Only through the pages of this gripping novel will the answers be revealed. Enter a realm of dread and suspense, where the unknown lurks in every corner and nightmares become all too real. Prepare to be captivated by "The Shadow Stalker: A Creature from the Dark," a chilling horror novel that will leave you breathless and questioning the shadows that linger just out of sight.
Download or read book The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft written by Christopher Penczak and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2005 with total page 639 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is shamanism all that different from modern witchcraft? According to Christopher Penczak, Wicca's roots go back 20,000 years to the Stone Age shamanic traditions of tribal cultures worldwide. A fascinating exploration of the Craft's shamanic origins, The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft offers year-and-a-day training in shamanic witchcraft. Penczak's third volume of witchcraft teachings corresponds to the water element - guiding the reader into this realm of emotion, reflection, and healing. The twelve formal lessons cover shamanic cosmologies, journeying, dreamwork, animal/plant/stone medicine, totems, soul retrieval, and psychic surgery. Each lesson includes exercises (using modern techniques and materials), assignments, and helpful tips. The training ends with a ritual for self-initiation into the art of the shamanic witch--culminating in an act of healing, rebirth, and transformation. COVR Award Winner
