Exploring the Pagan Path offers you the combined wisdom of Pagans who have been around for decades. The authors’ background and experience encompass various Pagan traditions including Witchcraft, Druidry, Norse paths, Shamanism, and more. Together, they write for the seeker looking for a mentor along their journey. A teacher who can help them find their path, begin their journey, and provide them with clarity when they’ve lost their way.
The book is divided into three main parts:
Explore—Your first lessons. Topics covered include a basic understanding of Paganism, what it means to walk the path, and learning how to make your own personal connections. This section also gives guidance on figuring out your tradition and beginning your journey.
Learn—Workings. Topics covered include the basics of ritual, tools and objects, personal ritual vs. group ritual, and family rites.
Live—Bringing spirituality into your daily life. Topics include finding ritual in the mundane, sharing your spirituality with others, and building community.
]]>* decide if home education is right for your family
* discover your child's unique learning styles
* hear how and why other pagan home educators are teaching their children at home
* find out how working parents are creating ways to successfully homeschool
* learn to supplement a child's public or private school education and incorporate spirituality in holistic ways
* develop the ability to be a great networker
* learn with the elements and festivals
* explore your psychic and magickal abilities
This book explores the history, legends, and traditions of the season that is honored from the Far East to the Celtic Lands, and from Scandinavia to South America. Create your own Mabon tradition with the help of the book's many recipes, magical workings, equinox rituals, and crafts for all ages.
Part of Llewellyn's successful series on each of the eight Pagan sabbats, or holidaysThe author is well-known throughout the Pagan communityFor anyone who celebrates the turning of the seasons and the ancient holy daysRelevant to any culturally-based path
]]>"Adults and children will love sharing these projects, and you will return to this indispensable volume of ideas time and again as the years spiral by. From making masks to herbal soaps, from floating candles to pumpkin muffins, there is no better way to celebrate together, while becoming a deeper part of the year's rhythms." —Mike Nichols, author of The Witches' Sabbats
Are you looking for new ideas for decorations, gifts, or ways to honor Divinity on the holidays and other special days? Magickal Crafts is about creating joy in your life by opening it to divine inspiration. Filled with beautiful, magickal crafts and delicious recipes, this is a book for everyone, from experienced craftspeople to those that are all thumbs. Inside, you'll learn how to:
Make unique crafts for the eight Neopagan holidays and lunar phases; Craft sacred spaces, magical tools, oracles and altar pieces; Experiment with meditations, spells and other magical exercises; Create special gifts and mouth-watering delicacies for handfastings, baby blessings, adulthood celebrations and more; Design and wear ritual and fun garb, as well as body oils and henna body art; Discover traditions and crafts from around the world; Open to your own creativity and allow it to manifest joy in your life; Contains dozens of photos to guide you through the projects; And much, much more Written by two hedonistic craftswomen and home-schooling moms, Magickal Crafts is the product of far too much fun, celebration, and experimentation. It is truly a work that will provide you with loads of great ideas and help you find your own inner muse. Perfect for crafty Wiccans, Pagans, Druids and all others who walk the Earth's path.
Kristin Madden (New Mexico) is a bestselling author of several books on paganism, shamanism, and parenting. She is the editor and a contributor to Exploring the Pagan Path (New Page Books, 2005). She has had ongoing experience with Eastern and Western mystic paths since 1972 and is the Dean of Ardantane's School of Shamanic Studies. A Druid and tutor in the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids, Kristin is also a member of the Druid College of Healing.
Liz Roberts (New Mexico) was born and raised in the south of England and traveled extensively before settling in America. As a potter, Liz makes functional stoneware embellished with Celtic designs. Liz is a Peace Pals coordinator, working creatively with children of all ages to strengthen their connections to the earth and expand their worldview so they might help create a more peaceful planet.
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