Wooden Books North America Editions – serie

Why is five associated with life? How come circles are so sixish? What has eleven got to do with the mile? This little book delves into the secret qualities of quantities and is essential reading for philosophers, mathemagicians, and wizards of all ages. With a detailed page-by-page examination of the numbers from 0 to 12, it also examines gnomons, cosmic numbers, magic squares, and the numerology of games. With extensive appendices, this is a timeless gem for people of all professions and ages.

Do ancient maps prove that the planet was surveyed 12,000 years ago? Were the poles once in a different position to where they are today? Is there a secret pattern joining the great sites of antiquity? In this revolutionary little book, ancient sites expert Hugh Newman outlines various theories concerning geometry in the distribution of sacred sites on Earth and comes to some startling conclusions. Illustrated throughout with fantastic graphics, this book will change your world.

What is the secret meaning of alchemical symbolism? Why was the royal art kept secret for so long? Could ancient mages really turn molten lead into gold with a mere pinch of the philosopher’s stone? Alchemy is perhaps the last true magical art to survive the ravages of the modern world. In this book, laboratory alchemist Guy Ogilvy initiates the reader into some of the key concepts and practices of this extraordinary field of study, with extensive appendices.

How many words do the Sami have to describe features of reindeer? Who were the three Norns who sat under Yggdrasil’s branches? How did Nordic spirit-callers cast their magical spells? In this informative pocket book, author and acclaimed wine-writer Linda Johnson-Bell tells the story of Northern European paganism, and paints a landscape of stunning beauty, populated by otherworldly shamans, strange gods, heathen temples, and living elemental energies.

Who is the Hermit? And the High Priestess? What is the Fool’s Journey? How does tarot reveal your place in the Wheel of Fortune? Can a deck of cards really help you understand who you are?   In this dense little book, packed with antique illustrations and worked examples, author Natalie Labriola reveals the ancient magic of the tarot, introducing us to the colorful characters and eternal principles whose placement in a spread of cards can mirror our everyday lives.