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A practical guide on how to learn about yourself and others using the zodiac.To the uninitiated, astrology can seem rather daunting. With all those measurements, degrees and logarithms - what's simple about it? This wonderful introduction demystifies a topic that everyone knows a little bit about and provides a basic framework for understanding it.The Jacksons' easy and straightforward approach explains how you can learn more about yourself and those around you through the zodiac. They also explore some more esoteric topics in astrology, including trines, aspects and conjunctions. Look up the characteristics of each sun sign, create a birth chart, find out your rising and moon signs and more.Illustrated with line drawings and charts, this Plain and Simple guide will be received enthusiastically by novices and the experienced alike.

A practical guide on how listening to your totem animal can give an insight into your life.The idea of spirit guides speaking through animals and birds dates back to ancient times. Today, if we're open to watching and listening to our totem animals, we can develop beneficial relationships with them. We can, also, recognise that when a totem animal appears to us in a special way, it's offering insight into what's happening in our lives.This helpful book will give you a greater understanding of more than 60 totem animals and their unique meanings in an A to Z encyclopaedic listing, will lead you through the steps for accessing a chosen spirit and help you explore the role of animal spirits in cultures around the world.Also included are chapters on:· Totem Animals Around the World· Your Totem Animal· Working with Your Totem Animal· Strengthening Your Connection to Your Totem Animal· Your Child's Totem AnimalThis user-friendly guide is practical and accessible and offers insight and wisdom for daily life.

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 on how to read hands.This enjoyable and practical guide demonstrates how easy it is to read hands for fun and for insight.Our hands provide a glimpse of our personalities, health, strengths and weaknesses - and even what may happen to us in the future. Each line, mound and finger is a clue that can easily be deciphered if you have the right information.Fenton covers the basics of hand reading, including the lines, mounts, fingers and thumb. She shows readers how to judge someone's character, health, love and relationship interests, moneymaking ability and long-term destiny.Chapters include:· The Map of the Hand· The Phalanges (bones between the fingers and joints)· The Major Lines· The Minor Lines· Love and Relationships· How to Make HandprintsThis is a fun, chatty, accessible introductory text. Readers will want to immediately practise Fenton's techniques on friends and strangers.

A practical guide on how to read body features.We all know that hands can reveal character and destiny, but what about other parts of the body? With this basic guide, learn how your body features can reveal health, relationship and behaviour attributes and how to spot these in others.Divination expert, Sasha Fenton, covers the most important aspects of body reading in 15 short, accessible chapters. Topics covered include faces, heads, hands, eyes, teeth, nails, feet, colours, moles and itches. Generously illustrated with line drawings and graphs, this primer is a splendid introduction and guide to body secrets.Fun facts found here:· Hair reflects one's health and one's state of mind.· Moles suggest stomach trouble, relationship problems or possibly an ill partner.· A high bony nose suggests failure in business.· Downwardly sloping eyebrows suggest a lack of energy and a tendency to whine.Based on interviews, exhaustive research and years of close observation, this practical guide is filled with fascinating facts and insight that will be greeted eagerly by all who are interested in a variety of divination systems.

A practical guide on how to work out your Chinese horoscope.Though perhaps less well-known here than its Western counterpart, Chinese astrology is every bit as illuminating and provides an equally valuable shortcut to self-knowledge. Jonathan Dee, the well-respected author of several books on astrology, tarot, and fortune-telling, reveals all the mysteries of the art in this informative volume.Filled with legends, charts, and history, it contains all of the essentials for working out your Chinese horoscope including the animal signs for each birthday year, month, and hour. Each sign receives a richly detailed and enlightening explanation.Learn the personality traits associated with the 12 animals:- The rat is considered to be the sign of charm and is noted for its shrewdness, enterprise, and wealth. Rats are also prosperous, entrepreneurial, obsessive, anxious, bossy, and mean.- The ox is the sign of tenacity and prosperity and a symbol of fertility and muscular strength. People born under the ox are patient, contemplative, eloquent, chauvinistic, petty, and grumpy.- The monkey is lively, complex, charming, diplomatic, and agile. Monkeys are also dishonest, sarcastic, lacking respect, and restless.Chinese Astrology, Orion Plain and Simple is an accessible introduction that enlightens, entertains, and informs.

A practical guide on how to use numbers to explain your life.Using numerology to learn more about yourself and your future doesn't require any psychic ability, mathematical skills, or even any special equipment. The information is based on a series of numbers and by following systems that date back to the Greek mathematician and astrologer Pythagoras and the Hebrew Kabbalah, you'll learn the basics of how to use numbers to explain your life.Topics include: · Name number· Personality number· Heart number· Destiny number· Relationships· Short-term forecastsOnce you master these simple principles, you'll be able to plan your days, predict your future, and even find the most suitable mate. This is an accessible and user-friendly guide for people interested in divination systems and personality types."Three is the number of those who do holy work; Two is the number of those who do lover's work; One is the number of those who do perfect evil, or perfect good." Clive Barker, Abarat

A practical guide on how crystals can heal, divine the future and enhance psychic powers.From time immemorial, crystals have been used for healing, and legend has it that people long ago knew how to store information inside these precious stones. How does their incredible magic work? Through this clear, practical guide, discover the many ways crystals can cure physical, emotional, and spiritual problems, divine the future, and enhance psychic powers. See which ones work best to aid meditation and visualisation, clear a room of negative energy, promote creativity, or foresee the future. There's advice on buying, purifying, and charging the stones, crystal folklore, and a breathtaking gallery full of information.Other topics covered include: · Crystal legends and folklore· Healing with crystals· Crystals, colours, and chakras· Birthstones· Growing your own crystals· Crystals through the zodiac· Crystals for anniversariesA splendid book for the curious and for beginners on the crystal path, Crystals, Orion Plain and Simple is a book that entertains, enlightens and informs.

A practical guide on how to access information about our previous lives.From ancient roots in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Greek philosophy to more modern conceptions of rebirth found in popular culture, the notion that the soul can be reborn is a prevalent belief that continues to fascinate. That fascination inevitably results in a number of questions, including: How does our day-to-day life impact our future existences? Who were we before we were born? How do we find out about our previous incarnations?This practical guide attempts to answer these questions and much more. The Godlys provide step-by-step instructions for accessing information about our previous lives and explore the four main methods of learning about past lives: · Recession· Psychic readings· Regression· Spontaneous recallThey also explore how reincarnation can help us to understand re-occurrences of relationships, lingering memories, and even health problems.This is a refreshing and simple introduction to a topic that has intrigued seers, sages, and mystics for centuries. It entertains, enlightens, and informs.

We are surrounded by color, and we largely take it for granted. Each color, hue, tint, and shade has characteristics that affect our physical, emotional, and spiritual lives. Learn how to use color knowledge to enhance every aspect of your life, from health to relationships.This book provides a full spectrum of information from the practical to the spiritual. Find out how to decorate with color to create specific moods. Learn how to dress for success and interpret others' personalities by the colors they wear. Improve your health by using colored lights and color-based meditations and visualizations and eating foods of a certain color.The author provides information on each color of the spectrum and discusses color in relation to astrology, the chakras, the aura, and divination. Exercises for healing with color are also provided.

A practical guide on how to connect with angels.Throughout time, people of many cultures and religions have believed in angels. Now Beleta Greenaway brings you closer to these wonderful beings in this delightful guide. She shares some of her own experiences with angels and describes how you can make your own connections with them, whether through meditation, in dreams, using decks of special cards, or by other means.Greenaway covers the entire angelic realm. Included here are: · Encounters with angels· Angels in the modern world· Angelic herbs and plants· How to work with angels· Angels, animals, and heaven· Angels in the AfterlifeThis is for anyone who is interested in angels, who wants a little supernatural help, and/or who wants a glimpse of the vast array of other worldly forces and beings that inhabit the universe.

A practical beginner's guide to Wicca, its traditions, spells and rituals.An accessible, contemporary approach to Wicca, also known as witchcraft, this book shows you how to use it as a healing and positive force. Practice magic with tarot cards, agents, and pendulums; cast love, health, wealth, family happiness, and career spells; and discover which herbs are beneficial when conducting spells and rituals.Leanna Greenaway and Judika Illes make these life-affirming, ancient Wiccan traditions meaningful and accessible to us today by providing a basic understanding of the key elements of Wiccan practice, including:· Lunar magic· Initiation· Herbs and gardens· Pendulum power· Animal magicWicca, Orion Plain and Simple also includes over 25 spells for beginners that range from fertility spells and money spells, to love spells and much more.

A practical guide to the art of feng shui.Filled with easy-to-use tips and techniques for improving the energy in your life, this book will teach you to harmonize and lay out spaces in your home to enhance your personal energy, improve your overall wellbeing, and bring good fortune and balance into your life.Includes information on how to:Declutter to clear the energy in your homeUse the Chinese bagua (number square) to map out rooms to enhance energyEmploy the five elements to harmonize the energy of your homeUse feng shui for the exterior of your home and outside landscapingThis wonderful primer will be hailed by anyone interested in interior design, Chinese legend and lore, and the creation of healing and harmonious living spaces.

A practical guide to using natural remedies and therapies to improve wellbeing.In this clear and practical introduction to herbal medicine, Marlene Houghton provides gentle and effective natural therapies for a range of common complaints and allows you to take your health into your own hands.This essential guide to herbalism takes the guesswork out of healing with herbs and allows you to use the power of nature to tackle everyday ailments. Among the topics covered are:· A brief history of herbalism· An overview of how herbs heal· A herb glossary that includes how to use herbs and the benefits of each· The body's systems and the herbs that make them work better· A herb dictionary

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.

A practical guide to flower essences, their uses and how to choose the right essence for you.Flower essences are herbal infusions, or decoctions, made from the flowering parts of plants that uniquely address emotional and mental aspects of wellness.This book provides a helpful introduction to flower essences - what they are and how to use them.Topics covered include:· How to choose essences · How to make a bottle of essences · Essences and their stories · Cases studies· A glossary of more than 60 essences and their usesThis is the essential introductory guide to flower essences for anyone interested in alternative health, aromatherapy, and vibrational health.

Chakras are spinning vortexes of energy throughout the body which can have a profound effect upon our emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.Sasha Fenton introduces you to the problems that arise if chakras become blocked, misaligned or too open and to simple healing techniques which you can use to restore balance. Sasha also explains the history of the chakras and explores their vital connections to other spiritual arts, including aromatherapy, astrology and kundalini.This simple guide provides all of the information that beginners will need to start channelling their body's natural energy and living happier, healthier lives.

A practical guide to reducing stress and finding peace through meditation.Meditation is a practice that calms the mind and the body in a natural way. Its aim is to quiet or still the mind, which leads to calm awareness without the interference of troublesome thoughts. Meditation can help you focus, relax, and cope with life's twists and turns.Meditation, Orion Plain and Simple is a wise and helpful beginner's guide to the practice of meditation. Lynne Lauren not only explains why it is important to meditate, but also demonstrates how simple meditation can be. It can be done anywhere by anyone. Lynne provides a brief overview of the different types of meditation, along with more than 50 meditations and visualisations that can be used in different circumstances to reach particular goals.This simple guide provides all of the information that beginners will need to slow down, de-stress, and discover how rich life can be!

A practical guide to unlocking your intuition and discovering the power of perception.Everyone is born with intuitive powers that range from normal to the intense. This book helps readers to discover and to expand their psychic abilities. Included here are examinations of:TelepathyDreamsChakrasDowsingAstral travelScryingMental mediumshipThis is a practical accessible guide that makes all things psychic easy to understand and practice.

A practical guide on how to master the art of reading cards.Tarot is a popular form of divination that has been used for centuries. By following the simple guidelines set out in this book, you will come to understand how easy it is to master the art of reading cards. Many people struggle with the many different tarot books available today ? they can be difficult for the novice to follow, and many present differing interpretations of the cards. This practical guide brings tarot into the 21st century, making the card meanings relevant and easy to understand and follow.Tarot, Orion Plain & Simple offers modern and up-to-date interpretations for all 78 cards. Once you know these basics, you'll soon progress on to more advanced and complex tarot books. Throughout this useful book, Leanna Greenaway discusses various card groups for interpretation, focusing mainly on the Celtic cross spread.

A practical guide on the fairy realm.Fairies abound in the realms of myth and folklore. They have enchanted humans for centuries but are these mischievous, ethereal creatures more than just myth? Ralph Harvey is one of England's foremost modern-day witches. In this accessible guide he intersperses his own intriguing fairy encounters (among them, a mysterious musical interlude in an Irish valley) with succinct yet interesting introductions to fairy lore.You will learn why roses have special meaning to fairies and why "elf bolts" are significant. Harvey shares a fascination exploration into how fairies influenced everyone from Henry III to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. You will even learn the best ways to seek out fairies (hint: aligning your chakras will help) and how to express gratitude for fairy favours and magical guidance.

A practical guide introducing the Native American astrological system.Like their Western and Chinese counterparts, Native Americans developed an astrological system for understanding the world and envisioning harmony in the universe. Based on animals and clans and including corresponding trees, stones, and colors, the medicine wheel is broken into 12 moons similar to the 12 signs in Western astrology. In fascinating detail and with illustrations throughout, this helpful guide explores an exciting and little-known aspect of Native American culture.Includes a guide to the signs, symbols, and seasonal associations as well as illuminating charts, explanations of the medicine wheel, and practical ideas for using Native American astrology as an oracle. This is a book for anyone who is fascinated by Native American legend and lore.

A pracitcal guide to opening and strengthening your reiki channels.Since originating in Japan in 1922, Reiki has been adapted to cultural traditions across the world. Reiki practitioners use a technique called palm healing or hands-on healing through which a "universal energy" is transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the patient in order to encourage emotional or physical healing.Reiki is used for healing oneself and others and for spiritual development. It works by combining two things: initiations that awaken and open your energy channels and techniques for using your hands, eyes, and intention to direct this energy flow where needed. Anyone who wishes to do this work must prepare by following particular methods and steps, all wonderfully explained in this introductory guide.Discover why Reiki is so unique and learn about its origins, five precepts, attunements, basic hand positions, and special treatments created by Reiki's founder, Mikao Usui. All the spiritual practices here have been specifically chosen to guide readers on a path of love, light, healing, and self-knowledge.

A practical guide on the revealing art of tea cup reading.The art of reading tea leaves has been practised for centuries by everyone from Buddhist monks to Bedouins to Gypsies. Once very popular in Britain and Ireland and all the countries they settled, the practice has all but faded away. Now, this concise book provides quick, easy, and fun instructions for practising tasseography today. The book includes everything needed to become an accomplished practitioner:* a brief history of tea and coffee* advice on brewing and serving* basic rules of tea leaf and cup reading* handy tips for instant readings* an illustrated dictionary of 361 symbols with precise definitionsTea Cup Reading is an essential reference for this fascinating interpretive art.

Handwriting analysis, or graphology, is the science involved in producing a personality profile of the writer by examining the characteristics, traits and strokes of an individual's handwriting. It seems impossible, but a trained graphologist can gather an astonishing amount of information about the writer just from analysing their handwriting. Besides creating a complete personality profile, many other things are revealed in your handwriting, such as health issues, morality, past experiences, hidden talents, mental problems - to name just a few.The Orion Plain & Simple title explains what handwriting analysis is and why it works. The author gives a brief history of the art then delves into every aspect of writing, including:· The way the writing moves across the page· The meaning of the pen, pencil, and ink chosen· The slope of the script and the amount of space between words· The size and shape of the individual letters and signatures· The meaning of writing styles in headed paper, logos, and shop signs

A practical guide on using the ancient healing system of reflexology to relieve existing health conditions and detect future ailments.Sonia Jones introduces the history and basics of this form of ancient healing; from beginner's techniques to more specialised treatments and the use of aromatic oils. Discover which areas of the feet and hands correspond to the body's tissues, glands, and organs; how much pressure to apply and when not to proceed at all. Jones' easy and straightforward approach includes detailed instructions that will guide you through each step of the process and her helpful hints throughout provide additional insight to this ancient practice.

Jonathan Dee and Sasha Fenton, two of the most dynamic and established writers on spiritual subjects, join forces to create the ultimate guide to sun signs. By using the decan system, which demonstrates variations between people born in different parts of each sign (i.e., early, middle, or late) - to assess your birth placement, you can get detailed answers to any question you want to ask. This encyclopedic reference explains everything about your sign's characteristics, from your ideal home to your ruling planet, from your weaknesses to your best days. Handy charts for both your sun and decan sign show your compatibility with others for love, friendship, and work and list those signs with which you are unlikely to harmonize.Other topics include:· Good days/bad days· Strengths/weaknesses· Friends, relationships, and career· Health and karma· Correspondences for each sign, including herbs, flower remedies, best foods, best landscapes, colors, and gems