Raymond Buckland, known as "The Father of American Wicca," was instrumental in introducing Wicca to the United States. He authored the first American book on the Old Religion written by a witch, providing an insider's perspective on its traditions and practices. His extensive body of work offers a foundational understanding of Wiccan beliefs and rituals for a broad audience.
Alec Chambers faces a dire situation when his bookstore is burglarized, resulting in the death of his storekeeper. The evidence suggests that Mr. Mathers, one of Alec's best customers, may be involved in the chaos. As Alec navigates this troubling mystery, he must confront his suspicions and unravel the truth behind the crime that has shattered his life and business.
Focusing on over 800 symbols, this comprehensive guide by renowned occult author Buckland explores a vast array of signs and omens from diverse cultures and religions worldwide. It serves as an invaluable resource for those interested in the meanings and significance behind various symbols, providing insights into their historical and cultural contexts.
Weaving together lore, legend, and belief, Buckland's Book of Gypsy Magic revives the spellcraft and healing wisdom of the Romani people. From hexes and healings to tea leaves and tarot, the circle of the family and the rituals of death, this enchanting volume will delight witches, folklorists, and history lovers alike. Learn the shuvani's secrets for love, craft a talisman for vitality, and cast the Gypsy Seven tarot spread. Join Buckland around the campfire, to hear stories of werewolves and vampires, mistaken identity, persecution, and perseverance. Learn how the gypsy people have for centuries used wisdom and enchantments to ensure good health, happy families, and heart's desire. Includes a glossary of Romani terms.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to tell fortunes? Who better to teach you than a Gypsy, known for their powerful fortunetellers? In this guide, you can discover various systems of fortunetelling shared by Raymond Buckland, who is half Gypsy himself. Learn to see the future in a crystal ball or any reflective surface, and delve into palmistry, which goes beyond just reading palms to interpreting hand shape, skin texture, and more. Curious about tea leaf reading? This book covers the type of tea to use, preparation methods, and how to manipulate the cup to reveal patterns in the leaves. A dictionary with interpretations for nearly 300 symbols allows you to practice this ancient divinatory art right away. Additionally, you'll explore Tarot card readings, using regular playing cards, dice, and dominos to predict fate. Discover divination with crystals and gemstones, fire, and even unconventional tools like sticks, knives, and a needle as a pendulum. The book also reveals how Gypsies interpreted omens, including those related to weather, and the significance of mole positions on the body. If you're interested in fortunetelling, this comprehensive resource is a must-have.
One of the modern Wicca's most recommended books, this comprehensive text features a step-by-step course in Witchcraft, with photographs and illustrations, rituals, beliefs, history, and lore, as well as intruction in spellwork, divination, herbalism, healing, channeling, dreamwork, sabbats, esbats, covens, and solitary practice. The workbook formats includes exam questions at the end of each lesson, so you can build a permanent record of your spiritual and magical training.