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A practical guide on how to make your own set of runes and how to interpret them.Runes are alphabet letters or characters that have been used for thousands of years as a form of communication and divination. This book, written by an authority on divination systems, shows readers how to make their own set of runes and how to interpret them.Topics covered include:· A brief overview of runes, from Etruscan times to the present· A summary of the myths and lore that inform runic wisdom· Definitions of the basic rune symbols· Instructions on how to read the runes and rune spreads· An introduction to runic magicIn the past 25 years using runes as a divination tool has become increasingly popular. This accessible guide presents each letter of the runic alphabet in detail with its origins and magical uses and helps seekers tap into their energy. From making your own runes (and a bag to protect them) to reading the ancient alphabet, casting the runes and interpreting the spread, all the basics are laid out in a clear, easy-to-follow and superbly illustrated fashion which is perfect for beginners.

A practical guide to the basics of I Ching and how to develop deeper creative insight and intuitive powerThe I Ching, or Book of Changes, is a mix of Taoist and Confucianist philosophies that has evolved over many centuries and may be the oldest book in existence. Its main philosophy is that nothing is static and everything changes over time, so our task is to adjust to the ebb and flow of changing circumstances. The I Ching can help us:· Make decisions· Manage sensitive relationships· Tap into our creative insight and intuitive powerIn I Ching, Orion Plain and Simple, Kim Farnell has made the divination system as modern, straightforward, and user-friendly as possible.

An essential introductory guide for anyone who wishes to use the runes for divination, personal guidance, and magic. Runes have an undeniable mystery and allure. To many people they are beautiful objects, a set of symbols of enigmatic meaning. In fact, the word rune comes from the Norse wordruna, meaning “secret.” On the surface, they make up an ancient alphabet known as the Futhark that has come down to us through the ages from the ancient Northern Traditions of Europe. But they are so much more. Runes contain magical energy that can be activated for positive and powerful change in our lives.Reading the Runes takes you back to the runes as they existed in the neo-pagan cosmogony and their birth in the World Tree, Yggdrasil. Author Kim Farnell discusses the history and mythology of the runes, as well as the link between the runes and the gods. She includes the four ancient rune poems from which humankind received the meaning behind each rune. Reading the Runes includes the official rune course material for the British Astrological and Psychic Society. The author offers practical advice for making and energizing your runes, she suggests numerous traditional rune spreads to suit a variety of purposes, and she explains rune combinations within readings.

Discover how to use Mercury retrograde to attract new opportunities from Yasmin Boland, internationally renowned astrologer and best-selling author of Moonology™ Oracle Cards, hailed as “the greatest living astrological authority on the Moon” (Jonathan Cainer, astrologer extraordinaire).Are you tired of hearing “Mercury must be retrograde” every time the slightest thing goes wrong? People blame their break-ups, missed flights and unexpected bills on Mercury retrograde, but often they have little understanding of it. The Mercury Retrograde Book is here to flip these beliefs on their head and is the ultimate guide to navigating one of the most feared astrological phenomena.Whether you're just starting to explore astrology or you just want a better understanding of this infamous cycle, The Mercury Retrograde Book will empower you to not only survive Mercury retrograde but to thrive during it.Astrologers Yasmin Boland and Kim Farnell share their expert insights and practical tips for making the most of this cycle.If you're tired of feeling like the universe is working against you during Mercury retrograde, then this book is for you. Inside, you'll discover:· How Mercury retrograde is actually a chance to revisit, revise and revamp your dreams· How to see where each Mercury retrograde is taking place in your personal astrological chart based on your time, date and place of birth, and what that means· What Mercury retrograde means through the elements, signs, and Houses · How to prepare for Mercury retrograde and make it a time to thrive· Tools for communication, decision-making, and manifestation during this time· Personal stories and anecdotes to help you feel less alone in your strugglesBook sections include:Part I: How Will Mercury Retrograde Affect YOU?Part II: Mercury Retrograde through the Zodiac SignsPart III: Mercury Retrograde through the HousesPart IV: When Mercury Retrograde Meets Your Planets“Mercury retrograde is a phenomenon that even many non-astrologers have heard of. We think it’s more than worth learning about, and that by reading this book you’ll discover how to make it work to your advantage. We wrote this book to dispel the myths and help you get the most of this planetary phenomenon which has a potentially positive side to it.We hope you love the book!”–Yasmin and KimSo don't let Mercury retrograde get the best of you – take control of this misunderstood cycle! Discover how you can work consciously with Mercury’s energies when it’s retrograde and use them to your advantage.

Why not wear something attractive that has significance for you? Jewelry, charms or a decorative piece that you have made yourself? Amulets are not difficult to make, and this book supplies all the information you need. It describes a wide variety of amulets made with gemstones, herbs, signs or words and shows you when and how to make them. No special skills are required, and it's a craft we can all enjoy and benefit from. From the earliest days of prehistory people have protected themselves with the use of amulets-objects imbued with mysterious and magical powers. Prayers, offerings and sacrifices were offered to the good spirits to grant blessings, amulets stopped the evil spirits from taking them away. Worn on the body, usually around the neck, they provided health, luck, fertility, power, success and almost any other need. When carrying an inscription, maybe pieces of parchment with scripture quotes, they can be called charms. Over the years they have come and gone in fashion but their purpose endures, and they are again increasing in popularity.

This is the story of Sun sign astrology. The sort of astrology that makes up horoscope columns and leads to people believing that there are twelve types of people, described by their zodiac signs. Plenty of histories of astrology detail thousands of years of astrological practice and theory, highlighting famous practitioners, placing them in their historical context and describing their techniques. They rarely mention Sun sign astrology, which has its own exciting history. This book takes a different approach. In the West, popular and mass market astrology is Sun sign astrology, and it goes back a lot further than most people realise. This is the true story of Sun sign astrology.