Weiser Big Book Series – serie

A complete in-depth guide to the ancient runic alphabet and its use in communicating with the gods, in divination, and in magical work.American runologist Edred Thorsson provides a complete introduction to the world of runes for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Thorsson's presentation of this powerful system provides a valuable tool for self-development and spiritual transformation.This comprehensive guide is suitable to those new to the runes as well as for long-time practitioners. It includes: An introduction to the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark along with an explanation of their definitions and mystical properties An exploration of the historical lore of runes, with reference to archaeological evidence to explain where the runes come from, what they mean, and how they evolved The hidden, esoteric dimension of runesThe cosmology of the Old Norse meanings of the runes to help explain the role they played and how they were used over time Specific explanation on rune magic, divination, rune poems, and runic numerologyThis comprehensive guide also includes Instructions on how to make your own runes and imbue them with numinous power, arrange the optimum setting for a rune reading, and prepare yourself psychologically and spiritually for casting the runes.This book includes material drawn from some of the author's previous books—Futhark, Runelore, and Runecaster's Handbook—as well as new additions and revisions by the author.

A complete beginner’s course with step-by-step lessons on how to work with tarot cards for personal guidance.Joan Bunning’s “Learning the Tarot—An Online Course” has helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide discover the personal value of the tarot. Drawing on the material offered in this popular online course and from her previous books, Joan has created a complete guide to tarot for beginners, which serves as a handy and in-depth resource for more experienced tarot card readers as well.While there are countless books devoted to tarot, what sets Joan Bunning’s book apart is her ability to take a rather complicated esoteric system and break it down into clear, manageable, and easy-to-learn lessons. These lessons cover the basics and then move gradually into more advanced concepts.The book includes:Lessons on how to consider one card by itself, how to look for card pairs, and how to create the "story" of a readingContains two pages of information for each card including a picture from the popular Rider Waite deck, a description, keywords, action phrases, and suggestions for cards with similar and opposite meaningsHow to work with reversed cards to give tarot readings a natural flow of high points and low points without abrupt transitionsPractical insights on how to work with and interpret a wide variety of tarot spreads

"This book is for seekers. With writing that is both friendly to the layperson yet true to a deeper mystery, this is the book to which I refer my students who are interested in the esoteric wisdom and practices of the ancients." —Anodea Judith, author of Eastern Body, Western MindAlthough they are often misunderstood, the chakras are important facets of health and spirituality and when properly attuned can lead to happier and healthier lives. In The Big Book of Chakras and Chakra Healing, Dr. Susan Shumsky delves into the ancient Tantric and Vedic literature to uncover the veiled mysteries of the ages, where the most authentic information about the 7 chakras, 7 subchakras, and the subtle energy system can be found.By reading this valuable book, you will:Discover your subtle body and energy field and how to heal blockages.Gain understanding of kundalini energy and the chakra system.Understand how to use visualization to access your chakras.Learn to maintain the health of your energy field.The Big Book of Chakras and Chakra Healing is perfect for novices and experienced practitioners alike and will lead you on a journey of discovery, balance, and enlightenment.

This is unlike any other book on numerology, because it reveals the science behind this ancient mystical art and explains why it works. It is also the first book to present a thorough explanation of the numbers and letters, starting with their origins--the how and why of their design--and exploring their nature in names and language. In addition, it introduces the Inner Guidance Number, a powerful tool for accessing our inner knowing.Note: This is a repackaging of The Secret Science of Numerology: The Hidden Meaning of Numbers and Letters by Shirley Lawrence (New Page, 2001; ISBN: 9781564145291), which has until recently only been available via Lightning Source.