Camelia Elias Books

The collection explores deep philosophical dialogues, primarily between a woman and various figures, both real and imagined. These Socratic exchanges evolve from intimate conversations to discussions with academics, writers, and literary characters. The poems create a symmetry between tributes to actual authors and fictional personas, illustrating the intricate connections between literature and the human experience. Through this journey, the work delves into how literature intertwines with the essence of existence across different dimensions.

Exploring the realms of folk and black magic, the narrative emphasizes the courage and wisdom found in everyday practices. It highlights how card reading can inspire tangible magical actions and foster connections across realms, revealing family secrets and the nature of power. Central to the book is a guide to storytelling and spellcrafting with cards, showcasing their transformative storytelling potential. Enhanced by vibrant illustrations of the rare Marseille cards by Carolus Zoya and the author's original artwork, this work is visually captivating and rich in magical insights.

Through a collection of gelatin silver prints, the book explores the interplay of sensuality and magic, inviting readers to reflect on their sensory experiences. It emphasizes the personal nature of perception, suggesting that true understanding comes from individual exploration rather than instruction. The work serves as a grimoire, capturing the astonishment of being present yet simultaneously transcendent during everyday moments like eating, seeing, touching, and listening.

Exploring the art of card divination, this book delves into three primary traditions: French, British, and the Anglo-American variant influenced by the French. It provides a concise overview of their historical development and unique characteristics, offering insights into how these traditions have evolved and influenced each other over time.

Exploring the profound influence of mothers, this collection of fragments and prose poetry delves into the lessons they impart about appreciating life's beauty and significance. The author's mother, a logician, is portrayed as a compelling figure whose insights resonate with various characters, including mathematicians and prophets. The introduction blends memoir and personal essay, intertwining knowledge creation with innovative narrative techniques, making for a rich and reflective reading experience.

This book explores four key questions about reading cards, the uniqueness of the Marseille Tarot, how it reveals our blind spots, and the concept of living a magical life through the stories the cards tell. It also introduces the rare Tarot de Marseille deck by Carolus Zoya, created in Turin in the late 1700s.

This book is an omnibus edition that gathers three types of texts around the Marseille two previously published works out of print, here in re-edited form, unpublished lectures, and new essays. The book features applications of the basic principles of reading the Marseille Tarot to the contextualization of current questions and concerns. The approach to reading the trump, court, and pip cards is informed, first, by observing the rules of formal design and composition as it connects to rhetoric and storytelling, and second, by martial arts in the Zen tradition of deconstructing language. The book offers pragmatic readings in relation to the diviner's larger aim and to see the obvious. The range of the questions spans from reflections on personal power and agency to examples of how to seduce the plumber when he can't fix your pipes.

Focusing on the significance of Lynn Emanuel's poetry, this study explores her innovative approach that intertwines poetry with visual aesthetics and philosophical perspectives. Camelia Elias examines the role of contemporary American prose poetry, highlighting Emanuel's use of poetry as cultural criticism and her skillful blend of intrinsic and extrinsic influences. The analysis weaves together references to various artists and thinkers, showcasing the interconnectedness of artistic expression and the complexities of contemporary discourse.

Focusing on advanced cartomancy techniques, this book serves as the third installment in a trilogy that emphasizes practical learning through student examples and teacher feedback. Camelia Elias, known for her incisive teaching style, clarifies common misconceptions, guiding serious students towards mastery of the Lenormand Oracle cards. The goal is to elevate students to an exceptional level of competence, enabling them to stand out in the field of cartomancy.

Exploring the intimate connection between the author and Agger, a coastal location in Denmark, this bi-lingual book reflects on over two decades of visits and relationships with the area. The narrative unfolds as the author transitions to a post-academic life, delving into the exploration of the sea and the unique experiences tied to this special place.