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For more than 10 years, thoroughly Protestant Kathleen Norris had been an oblate at a Benedictine monastery. In The Cloister Life, the celebrated author turns to the priory as her spiritual landscape, as she takes us through a liturgical year, inspiring us to evaluate our own lives and values. Norris provides tremendous insight into the languages, customs, ceremonies, and sexuality of the men and women who have chosen the cloistered life.

Trata-se de uma obra essencial para o desenvolvimento da inteligência espiritual, que tem transformado a vida daqueles que os praticaram ao longo dos últimos 500 anos. E isso se dá porque esta obra foi elaborada com uma metodologia que transcende a oração e eleva o ato de rezar a uma profunda experiência de conhecer a si mesmo e a determinar-se a algo além de si mesmo.

The Tarot of the Bohemians by Papus (Gérard Encausse) is one of the foundational texts of Western occultism and esoteric tarot study. NWritten in the late 19th century, this classic work unveils the mystical structure and symbolic depth of the Tarot as a sacred book of ancient wisdom. Papus reveals the hidden connections between the Tarot, the Kabbalah, astrology, and alchemy—offering a profound framework for spiritual development and initiation.

Magie ist eine uralte Kraft, die tief in uns verborgen ist. Der erfahrene Hexer Christian Schmidt hilft uns, diese Kraft freizusetzen und zu nutzen. Er nimmt uns mit auf eine faszinierende Reise ins Reich der Magie. Dabei erklärt er auf charmante und kompetente Weise Schritt für Schritt die Grundlagen, Fundamente und Regeln der Hexenkunst. Von den vier Elementen über Mondphasen bis hin zu Ritualen, Schutzzaubern und der Arbeit mit Wesenheiten – dieses Hörbuch bietet eine tiefgehende Einführung in die Magie.

The universe has led you here because something powerful is about to unfold in your life. A shift, a reckoning, a moment where everything changes. Perhaps you stand at the edge of heartbreak, betrayal, or a deep restlessness you cannot name. This book is your key—not to escape, but to transform. To alchemize loss into power. To turn disaster into an awakening so profound that nothing, and no one, will ever have power over you again.

Laotses Tao Te King ist eine der einflussreichsten Schriften der Weltliteratur – eine Mischung aus Lebensphilosophie, Staatslehre und poetischer Weisheit. Der Text trägt zutiefst humanistische Züge: Ziel sind harmonisches Zusammenleben und Frieden, die Mittel dazu sind Güte, Integrität und Tugend. Seine Gedanken haben bis heute Einfluss auf Philosophie, Politik und spirituelles Leben.

Dies ist ein philosophisches Meisterwerk der Weltliteratur – ein zentraler Text der Konfuzianischen Tradition. Im Kern dieser Philosophie stehen Moral, Achtung vor anderen und insbesondere vor den Ahnen. Die Gespräche versammeln 20 Bücher voller Lebensweisheit, moralischer Anleitung und praktischen Reflexionen über Tugend, Bildung, Politik und menschliches Zusammenleben.

A Hoodoo practitioner's powerful collection of saints and strategies for BIPOC/AAPI people and their allies to fight against systemic racism.

An initiation into the realm of local land spirits–our greatest allies for protection and growth.

The Apothecary of Belonging is a magickal journey through each of the four seasons with plant allies as our guides and companions. Alexis J. Cunningfolk explores how to know ourselves as land and as beings who deeply belong to the land and one another. Learn about the energetic foundations of traditional western herbalism that flow through the seasons within and around us and explore ways to map your inner landscape.

Folk magic exists in every culture and has been practiced since the dawn of time. It is more than casting a spell or creating a ritual. It is a way of life, a way of living, a way of perceiving the world and all within it. Living Folk Magic explains how to build an entire folk magic practice—from cleansing and protecting to blessing and cursing—and provides instructions on how to build altars (whether openly or secretly), practice divination, communicate with spirits, and more.

Sarah Robinson has been writing about witches for nearly a decade. But can the witches cast a spell to re-enchant her within the landscapes she calls home? In Witch Country, Sarah ventures over (and under) Britain's storied landscapes, with their rich witch heritage as her guide—from witch marks to hanging trees.

Embark on a captivating journey to mystical realms with A Beginner's Guide to Celtic Mythology and uncover the enigmatic legends, powerful deities, and magical landscapes that define this tradition. Each chapter introduces a different facet of Celtic mythology, guiding you through the labyrinthine tales that have fascinated generations. From deciphering the pantheon of gods and goddesses to unraveling the symbolism of animals and the mysteries of Druidic magic, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of this society's mythos.

As Matthew Fox notes, when an aging Albert Einstein was asked if he had any regrets, he replied, “I wish I had read more of the mystics earlier in my life.” The 365 writings in Christian Mystics represent a wide-ranging sampling of these readings for modern-day seekers of all faiths—or no faith. Fox is uniquely qualified to comment on these profound, sometimes startling, often denounced insights.

Step into the swirling vortex of Chaos Witchcraft with Thumper Forge's mind-bending guide and prepare to have your magical reality turned inside out as you dance with Eris, the cosmic trickster herself. Forge, a Chaos Witch extraordinaire and Gardnerian Wiccan, serves as your witty tour guide through the topsy-turvy realms of Chaos Magic and Discordianism. Learn to bend belief like a spoon, craft sigils that make the universe giggle, and summon parking spots with the grace of a sorcerer.

A fierce and inspirational guide to Black resistance, resilience, and healing, using the principles of Afro-Indigenous spiritual practices Understanding where you came from is crucial to understand where you are going. The Five Blessings of Ifá explores how Black communities across the diaspora...

We are all indigenous to the planet Earth - and that is why each of us can benefit from indigenous wisdom. Throughout their history, the Lakota people developed many enduring insights and practices for achieving harmony with all the forces in our life - including the land, the spirits, our community, and ourselves.

"There is a promise Holy Mother makes to us," explains Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, "that any soul needing comfort, vision, guidance or strength, can cry out to her, flee to her protection, and Blessed Mother will immediately arrive with veils flying. She will place us under her mantle for refuge, and give us the warmth of her most compassionate touch, and strong guidance about how to go by the soul's lights." Untie the Strong Woman is Dr. Estes' invitation to come together under the shelter of The Mother - whether she appears to us as the Madonna, Our Lady of Guadalupe....

They rose up to challenge the status quo and shake the foundations of our world. Francis of Assisi, Teresa of Avila, Mother Mary, and divine rebels throughout the ages-their true legacy is not what they did in their time on earth, but the eternal beacon that they held up for each of us to follow. On Divine Rebels, Caroline Myss and Andrew Harvey offer you an opportunity and a challenge-to listen for the same divine voice that called to history's greatest spiritual trailblazers, and to answer it in your own life.

What's your most importan goal? Why does it matter so deeply? How will you overcome the obstacles? Answer these questions with sincerity, proceed with mindfulness and compassion, and you have just set in motion a revolutionary method for personal change that is supported by both the latest science and traditional wisdom.