Traces the history of good fortune traditions from sacred divination to modern gambling
Nigel Pennick Book order
This British author delves into a diverse array of subjects, ranging from occultism and magic to folk customs and the arts. His work explores the intricacies of geomancy, sacred geometry, and esoteric alphabets, often drawing upon Germanic runic studies. With a profound interest in European traditions and landscapes, Pennick investigates the connections between nature, spirituality, and culture. His extensive writings, complemented by his artistic endeavors and musical pursuits, offer readers a distinctive perspective on the hidden dimensions of the world.
- 2024
- 2023
Wyrd Times: Memoirs of a Pagan Renaissance Man
- 376 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Growing up in a post-Blitz London shaped Nigel Pennick's worldview, leading him to explore alternative publishing, avant-garde art, and experimental music. His memoir reveals a rich tapestry of experiences, reflecting on the psychological scars of war and the questioning spirit of youth. Pennick's journey through British underground culture is filled with diverse characters and themes of tradition, localism, and the supernatural. Illustrated with rare materials, this engaging narrative showcases his multifaceted life as a researcher, artist, and traveler, all infused with humor and insight.
- 2023
Explores how runes relate to the cycles of time.
- 2022
Creating Places of Power
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The author reveals how geomantic principles are rooted in the structure of the world, showing how they transcend the ages and are just as meaningful today as they were to our ancestors.
- 2022
The Spiritual Power of Masks
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Explores ancient mask customs, rituals, and traditions throughout Europe, from Scandinavia and England to Germany and France to Greece and Rome
- 2021
The Ancestral Power of Amulets, Talismans, and Mascots
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
An illustrated exploration of the origins and history of amulets, lucky charms, talismans, and mascots
- 2020
Magic in the Landscape
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Learn to cultivate a traditional, beneficial relationship with the land by embracing the forgotten practices of our ancestors--
- 2020
Elemental Magic
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Learn how to use the principles and practices of natural magic for personal development and spiritual empowerment
- 2019
Witchcraft and Secret Societies of Rural England
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A comprehensive account of the rich folk culture preserved in the rural secret societies of the British Isles
- 2019
A comprehensive look at the history and practices of rural English witchcraft