A HISTORY OF MAGIC, WITCHCRAFT AND THE OCCULT

Many practitioners of Wicca and paganism use candles to work with fire, a powerful element that plays an important role in many rituals. Bestselling Wiccan author Lisa Chamberlain teaches contemporary witches how to use candles in their everyday magical practice. Readers will find trusted advice on selecting the best candle for their needs, the importance of candle colors, and ways to clear and charge their candles.

Containing an extensive collection of traditional spells and techniques, this guide will help readers attract positive friendships, love and luck as well as promote healing, careers and protection.

A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and creepypasta tales, and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America.

The Big Book of Tarot Meanings solves these dilemmas by breaking down each card into the eight most-queried categories, starting with Beginnings and ending with Outcome, with a meaning for each category, upright and reversed. No longer will you have to vaguely extrapolate meaning and insight for diverse questions from the same generic description often given in other beginner tarot books.

Numbers are tarot's operating system. In a tarot deck, there are 22 major arcana cards numbered 0 to 21, plus four suits of 56 cards, named the minor arcana. Just like playing cards, these minor cards are numbered Ace to 10. Even at a glance, you can see how the Ace might reveal beginnings (the idea) and the Ten, an ending (or ultimate expression of the idea). Combine the numbers with other immediate clues such as the card's suit (Wands, Cups, Swords, Pentacles), colors, and main image and you will be able to quickly discern the card's meaning.

Discover the different meanings and energies behind your crystals, and learn how to choose and connect with the right one for each piece. Turn your favourite crystals into wearable items to carry with you every day or infuse your home with energy, or create deeply personal and meaningful gifts for friends and family.

Projects include:
- Hand-poured crystal candle
- Wire-wrapped crystal pendant
- Crystal earrings
- Crystal gift bag
- Macrame crystal plant hanger
- Crystal talisman
- Crystal-infused essential oils
- Crystal aura wand

Passed down through generations, the Slavic practice of magic, witchcraft, and sorcery is still alive and well in Russia, the Ukraine, and Belarus, as well as the Balkans and the Baltic states.
There are still witches who whisper upon tied knots to curse or heal, sorceresses who shapeshift into animals or household objects, magicians who cast spells for love or good fortune, and common folk who seek their aid for daily problems big and small.

In Focus Tarot provides the essentials to quickly get you started practicing tarot card reading.

Tarot cards and readings have been used since the eighteenth century as a divination tool in seeking answers to past, present, and future events, in addition to guidance and support. Their popularity continues to this day. But how do you start? With In Focus Tarot, author Steven Bright breaks down the essentials to get you started right away.

Bright first thoroughly explains each of the major and minor arcanas, then presents both traditional and newer tarot card placements (called tarot spreads). He also provides professional tips and tricks to becoming a successful tarot reader.

Also included in this edition is a handy wall chart that details each of the 78 tarot cards and their characteristics and associations, as an additional learning tool.

The Ultimate Guide to Crystal Grids shows novices and seasoned crystal practitioners alike how to construct crystal grids to create, heal, and manifest goals and intentions.

Written by the world's leading crystal expert, Judy Hall, The Ultimate Guide to Crystal Grids outlines the specifics of constructing an effective grid, how to harness the power of sacred geometry, and which crystals are most effective for particular grids and purposes.

Perfect for the beginner or advanced grid practitioners, this guide bookfeatures over 50 grids, including beginner and advanced grids based on specific geometric templates so practitioners learn the foundation of grid creation. You'll learn to use grids on specific topics and purposes, including attracting prosperity, long-distance healing, and protecting the home. Filled with hundreds of photos and illustrations, plus step-by-step shots, this truly is the ultimate guide.