Author : Andrea J Miles
Publisher :
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 37,44 MB
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781739973315
A magical trip around the zodiac with perceptive and accessible astro-profiles of Pagan and Wiccan celebrities. An insightful read that goes beyond Sun signs with new birth charts coupled with biographical information plus many rarely seen photos. The era in which they lived did not have the same freedoms which many practitioners have today. These people blazed a trail for everyone.
Author : Simon Cox
Publisher : Mainstream Publishing Company
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 36,20 MB
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN :
The Knowledge Of The Hidden That Is The Meaning Of The Latin Occultus, From Which We Take Our Modern Phrase The Occult . Why Is It That This Subject Stirs Up So Much Controversy? Is The Answer Present In That Very Definition: The Idea That Studies Into The Occult Are Pushing At The Very Boundaries Of Human Knowledge? In This Simple-To-Follow A To Z Guide, You Will Discover The Details Of Both Studies Into The Occult And The Truth About Occultists, Who, From The Earliest Times In History, Have Attempted To Remove The Veil That Shrouds The Knowledge Of The Hidden . " What Were The World S Greatest Occultists, Including Plato, Nostradamus, Isaac Newton And William Blake, Searching For? " What Are The True Origins Of Alchemy? " What Secret Knowledge Is Concealed Within The Tarot Deck? " Was The Infamous Aleister Crowley Really The Wickedest Man In The World ? " Did The Ancient Egyptians Believe In Magic? Simon Cox And Mark Foster Guide You Along The Pathways Of The Occult And Attempt To Bring The Hidden Into Full View.
Author : Montague Summers
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 10,77 MB
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1528763866
First published in 1937, this volume offers an overview of witchcraft and its practices and history, written by Montague Summers. Augustus Montague Summers (1880 – 1948) was an English clergyman and author most famous for his studies on vampires, witches and werewolves—all of which he believed to be very much real. He also wrote the first English translation of the infamous 15th-century witch hunter's manual, the “Malleus Maleficarum”, in 1928. Contents include: “Of the Practice and Profession of Witchcraft; of the Contact; and the Familiar”, “Of the Practice of Witchcraft; of the Malice and Mischief of Witches; of the Devi's Mark; and of the Grimore”, “Of the Witch Covens and their Grand Masters; of their Journey to the Sabbat; and of the Sabbat Orgy”, etc. Other notable works by this author include: “Witchcraft and Black Magic” (1946) and “The Physical Phenomena of Mysticism” (1947). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
Author : Christopher Dell
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,65 MB
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0500518882
The curious history of magic and the powers of the occult, witchcraft, ritual, and the imagination, from their earliest appearances to modern times From the days of the earliest Paleolithic cave rituals, magic has gripped the imagination. Magic and magicians appear in early Babylonian texts, the Bible, Judaism, and Islam. Secret words, spells, and incantations lie at the heart of nearly every mythological tradition. But for every genuine magus there is an impostor. During the Middle Ages, religion, science, and magic were difficult to set apart. The Middle Ages also saw the pursuit of alchemy—the magical transformation of base materials—which led to a fascination with the occult, Freemasonry, and Rosicrucianism. The turn of the twentieth century witnessed a return to earlier magical traditions, and today, magic means many things: contemporary Wicca is practiced widely as a modern pagan religion in Europe and the US; “magic” also stretches to include the nonspiritual, rapid-fire sleight of hand performed by slick stage magicians who fill vast arenas. The Occult, Witchcraft and Magic is packed with authoritative text and a huge and inspired selection of images, some chosen from unusual sources, including some of the best-known representations of magic and the occult from around the world spanning ancient to modern times.
Author : Montague Summers
Publisher : Routledge/Thoemms Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 28,14 MB
Release : 1926
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN :
This work about witchcraft, sorcery, black magic, neuromancy, damnation, satanism and every kind of magic and occult is written by the undisputed scholar in the field and is a work of unprecedented authority, of interest to all who are connected with the subject.
Author : Peter Bebergal
Publisher : TarcherPerigee
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 37,14 MB
Release : 2015-10-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0399174966
"From the hoodoo-inspired sounds of Elvis Presley to the Eastern odysseys of George Harrison, from the dark dalliances of Led Zeppelin to the Masonic imagery of today's hip-hop scene, the occult has long breathed life into rock and hip-hop--and, indeed, esoteric and supernatural traditions are a key ingredient behind the emergence and development of rock and roll ... [and in this book] writer and critic Peter Bebergal illuminates this web of influences"--Amazon.com.
Author : Bill Ellis
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 42,43 MB
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 081318293X
Despite their centuries-old history and traditions, witchcraft and magic are still very much a part of modern Anglo-American culture. In Lucifer Ascending, Bill Ellis looks at modern practices that are universally defined as "occult," from commonplace habits such as carrying a rabbit's foot for good luck or using a Ouija board, to more esoteric traditions, such as the use of spell books. In particular, Ellis shows how the occult has been a common element in youth culture for hundreds of years. Using materials from little known publications and archives, Lucifer Ascending details the true social function of individuals' dabbling with the occult. In his survey of what Ellis terms "vernacular occultism," the author is poised on a middle ground between a skeptical point of view that defines belief in witchcraft and Satan as irrational and an interpretation of witchcraft as an underground religion opposing Christianity. Lucifer Ascending examines the occult not as an alternative to religion but rather as a means for ordinary people to participate directly in the mythic realm.
Author : Geoffrey Lamb
Publisher : Hippocrene Books
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 41,79 MB
Release : 1982-04
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780882547053
Author : John Michael Greer
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 36,59 MB
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1454925787
Explore the occult from ancient times to the modern day with one of its most respected scholars and practitioners. Take an enlightening journey through occult history, exploring 100 dramatic incidents, arcane knowledge, and key historical figures from around the world. John Michael Greer delves into two millennia of tradition, from the earliest alchemists to pagan rituals; from the Philosopher’s Stone to Cabala, the first tarot, and the Knights Templar; and from the first horoscopes to fortune-telling trials and the birth of modern witchcraft, or Wicca. Each entry features a stunning image or intriguing item of ephemera.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 898 pages
File Size : 16,85 MB
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 074403342X
Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema, and television. Providing readers with a comprehensive account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, the book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural. This riveting read on witchcraft further includes: - Engaging text and lavish illustrations with over 500 full-color images that bring the subject to life. - Special features on aspects of magic, such as oracle bones of ancient China, the Knights Templar, and magic at the movies, and “plants and potions”, such as mandrake and belladonna examine topics in great detail. - Quick-fact panels explore magic origins, key figures, key deities, uses in spells, structures of religions, and more. The perfect introduction to magic and the occult, it explores forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones and offers key insights into the ways in which magic has interacted with religion. The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate anyone interested in spiritualism and the occult.
