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N/A A Book of Shadows - Plain-paper journal for your magical diary (Green Magic, 192 blank pages hbk)

A high quality blank book designed for use as a magical journal. Handsomely designed with an embossed silver pentacle on a black imitation leather background

A Book of ShadowsMore 7.99
Gary Lachman (ed) The Dedalus Book of the Occult - A Dark Muse (Dedalus, 378pp pbk) More 9.99
Liz Joan Handbook for Pagan Healers (Capall Bann, 100pp pbk)

At last, a book written by a professional healer and witch especially for the pagan community. `This gem of a book...clear, concise and to the point, making it easy and inviting to read...packed full of guidance and information...so well written that it is like having a teacher with you..little masterpiece...a teacher and a friend..A must..' Pagan Dawn. Illustrated

Handbook for Pagan HealersMore 7.95
Nevill Drury Magic & Witchcraft - from Shamanism to Technopagans (Thames & Hudson, 2003, 240pp large illus pbk) More 12.95
Jennifer Reif & Marlene Haleff The Magical Crone - Celebrating the Wisdom of Later Life (Citadel, 213pp pbk)

This is a joyful exploration of the role of the Crone in various cultures from those of ancient history to the present day. It discusses the important spiritual and physical milestones women face during this new phase of their lives, and recounts the symbolic significance of the Goddess, Matriach, mythological Goddesses and prominent modern-day crones. The Magical Crone also provides solutions for women eager to embrace Cronehood through crafts, a series of spells, rituals and meditations.

The Magical CroneMore 9.99
Anna Franklin Magical Incenses and Oils (Capall Bann, 202pp pbk)

Incense, perfumes burned to release fragrant smoke, has been used all over the world from ancient times to the present day. This book shows you how to make magical incenses and oils and how to choose suitable ingredients. Anna Franklin is the co-author of the widely acclaimed `Herbcraft - Shamanic and Ritual Use of Herbs'

Magical Incenses and OilsMore 10.95
Payam Nabarz Mithras Reader Volume 1 - An Academic & Religious Journal of Greek, Roman & Persian Studies (Payam Nabarz, 96pp pbk) More 20.00
Payam Nabarz The Mysteries of Mithras - The Pagan Belief That Shaped the Christian World (Inner Traditions, 2005, 230pp pbk) More 10.99
Nigel Pennick Natural Magic (Lear, 2005, 89pp pbk)

Natural Magic is the power of everyday objects, of herbs, trees, minerals, and animals, the power in the landscape and the weather, and the power within us as human beings. Based in the grinding poverty that was the reality of rural life in former times, it makes use of the most basic materials and techniques, guided by the true principles of traditional spirituality. It gives us a unique means to discover and create harmony and beauty in our lives.

Natural MagicMore 9.95
Joanne Pearson (ed) Nature Religion Today - Paganism in the Modern World (Edinburgh University Press, 1998, 222pp pbk) More 14.99
Konstantinos Nocturnicon - Calling Dark Forces & Powers (Llewellyn, 199pp pbk)

This is a collection of magical techniques for working with dark forces and primal energies - for experienced magicians and novices alike. Nocturnicon includes effective techniques for controlling nocturnal energies, proven by the author's own miraculous medical recovery. Topics include: achieving altered states, eliminating demons, using intoxicating substances safely in ritual, contacting Cthulhu, and the misunderstood occult force of Lucifer.

NocturniconMore 10.99
Jonathan Ludd The Pagan Book of Wisdom & Knowledge (Dorrance, 163pp pbk, 2008) More 10.99
Jane Raeburn (ed) The Pagan Muse (Citadel, 210pp pbk)

This is the only compendium of pagan poetry ever published. It fulfils the essential need by offering more than 160 poems written for Pagans by Pagans for use in rituals, in invocation and as inspiration. This vital anthology includes classic works like Doreen Valiente's `Charge of the Goddess', poems written specifically for the book by both professional and novice writers, ancient poems translated into English and historic poems by writers such as WB Yeats. A beautiful hardback book filled with words of inspiration. HARDBACK.

The Pagan MuseMore 11.99
Janet Farrar, Stewart Farrar & Gavin Bone The Pagan Path (Phoenix, 241pp pbk) More 9.99
Pete Jennings Pagan Paths - A Guide to Wicca, Druidry, Asatru, Shamanism & Other Pagan Practices (Rider, 192pp pbk) More 9.99
Various Pagan Visions for a Sustainable Future (Llewellyn, 282pp pbk)

Do Pagan practices lead to an ecological approach to life? What is the role of magic in contemporary Paganism? How can ancient Pagan codes of behavior be applied today? Representing diverse arenas of Paganism, eleven established activists, authors and academics passionately debate the critical issues facing modern Pagans. These provocative discussions-exploring feminism, magickal ecology, ancient Egyptian ethics, political activism, globalization, the power of truth, sacred communities, and environmental spirituality -challenge readers to reconsider what it means to be Pagan in the twenty-first century.

Pagan Visions for a Sustainable FutureMore 12.99
Jan Brodie Psychic Self Defence - Real Solutions (Capall Bann, 130pp pbk)

This book concentrates on a commonsense approach to problems including interviews describing how people have dealt with attacks. Practical information, based on real experiences, is given `very readable, sensible...clear and reassuring...recommended' Pagan Dawn.

Psychic Self DefenceMore 8.95
Venecia Raulis The Second Circle - Tools for The Advancing Pagan (Citadel, 238pp pbk)

Are you an experienced Pagan who is still hungry for more knowledge _ no longer a novice, but unsure of where to find the tools you need to learn more? Written by a fellow searcher who has spent nearly two decades studying and practicing Paganism, The Second Circle was written especially with the journeyman (or -woman) in mind - moving past basic principles, and guiding you through the next phase of your spiritual adventure. An important resource for finding the books, tools, and teachers you need, this warm, user-friendly book will show you how to build upon what you have already learned.

The Second CircleMore 9.99
Philip Heselton Secret Places of the Goddess (Capall Bann, 207pp pbk)

A practical and evocative encouragement to seek the Earth Spirit in those special places where it dwells, embracing a wide definition of all those inner yearnings towards a closer contact with the land. It will appeal to all who are drawn to visit such natural and archetypal locations in the landscape as tree groves, sacred springs, the seashore and the Wild Wood.

Secret Places of the GoddessMore 10.95
Nigel Pennick Secrets of East Anglian Magic - Second Edition (Capall Bann, 250pp pbk)

A rich sourcebook for talismanic magic, charms against evil, household & animal magic, folk recipes, ceremonies of protection, and curative spells.

Secrets of East Anglian MagicMore 13.95
Ronald Hutton The Stations of the Sun - A History of the Ritual Year in Britain (Oxford University, 542pp pbk) More 10.99
Ronald Hutton The Triumph of the Moon - A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft (Oxford University, 486pp pbk) More 10.99
Prudence Jones & Caitlin Matthews (eds) Voices from the Circle - The Heritage of Western Paganism (Aquarian, ) More 7.00
Bryan Bates The Way of Wyrd (Hay House, 265pp pbk)

The best-selling classic, reprinted in a brand new edition. Sent on a mission deep into the forests of pagan Anglo-Saxon England, Wat Brand, a Christian scribe, suddenly finds his vision of the world turned upside down. The familiar English countryside is not what it seems; threatening spirits, birds of omen and plants of power lurk in this landscape of unseen terrors and mysterious forces. With Wulf, a sorcerer and mystic, as his guide, Wat is instructed in the magical lore of plants, rues, fate and life force till finally he journeys to the spirit world on a quest to encounter the true nature of his own soul.

The Way of WyrdMore 7.99
Adama Doumbia & Naomi Doumbia The Way of the Elders - West African Spirituality & Tradition (Llewellyn, 193pp pbk) More 11.99
Michael Howard Way of the Magus (Capall Bann, 146pp)

`Well, what a book, if you have an interest in magic or you are just curious, this is the book' Touchstone A practical guide to magic covering the principles and uses of magical energy and magical ritual accessories. Types of magic described are:- natural, moon, astral, elemental and planetary/Angelic; there is also a comprehensive appendix of magical correspondences

Way of the MagusMore 9.95
Carl McColman The Well-Read Witch - Essential Books for Your Magickal Library (New Page, 287pp pbk)

Hundreds of books have been published on the subjects of Magick, the Occult, Witchcraft, and Paganism. Some of these books are filled with wisdom, insight, and mystical truth. Others are mostly "fluff." How can someone interested in Wicca figure out which are the best books to read-and the ones to ignore? This book is a guide to the essential books on these, and related, topics.

The Well-Read WitchMore 10.99