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    <![CDATA[The Guises of the Morrigan: The Irish Goddess of Sex &amp; Battle]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Morrígan is the pre-eminent and most powerful of the Celtic Goddesses. She is the Bestower of Sovereignty, and it is she who shapes the land and rules the faery as Queen. She is a Goddess of both sex and battle, and she uses her potent magic and sorcery to shapeshift, assuming the forms of numerous wild animals.   In this book the many parallels between The Morrígan and other Goddesses and figures from both British and Gallic folklore, including Morgan Le Fay, the Banshee, Black Annis, Danu, Epona, Grian, Modron, Nantosuelta and Rhiannon are explored.    <p>Her manifold roles, titles and guises weave a rich and colourful tapestry showing the continued dominion of The Morrígan in mythology, folklore and literature. She was the tutelary Goddess to the ill-fated hero Cu Chulainn; she was the Faery Queen and the Washer at the Ford. She was also the wise crone the Cailleach, and the battle crow Badb, the frenzied Nemain and the Warrior Queen Macha.    <p>Her roles and guises which are brought together for the first time in this carefully researched volume, the work of many years of study, demonstrate clearly the significant status that she held in the ancient Celtic world and continues to enjoy today.</p></p>]]>
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  </authors>  <published>2005</published>
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    <![CDATA[Climbing the Tree of Life: A Manual of Practical Magickal Qabalah]]>
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    <![CDATA[Qabalah is a dynamic system of esoteric philosophy that underlies most of the modern magickal traditions. It explores the nature of divinity, the niverse, the human soul, creation, the function of life and a whole range of other philosophical and metaphysical subjects.    The Qabalah offers the opportunity to follow a well-defined and multi-layered map of magickal ritual, consciousness expansion, self-integration and balance.    Subjects covered in this book include: - The Development of the Qabalah through History - The Sephiroth, their symbols and temples - The Divisions of the Tree of Life, including the Pillars, Worlds and Triads - The Tetragrammaton or Unpronounceable Name of God - The Shekinah and the Divine Feminine in Qabalah - The Parts of the Human Soul and Qabalistic Doctrines on Reincarnation - Qabalistic Ritual and Ritual Techniques - Meditations on many aspects of the Tree of Life - Applying Qabalah in Daily Life  David Rankine has been studying &amp; working within the Western Mystery Tradition since the 1970s and is a initiate of a number of traditions. He is the author of a  many esoteric books - including Becoming Magick, The Guises of The Morrigan and Circle of Fire.  He is also the co-author of Practical Angel Magic of Dr John  Dee's Enochian Tables and Keys to the Gateway of Magic, which are the first books in the &quot;Sourceworks of Ceremonial Magic&quot; series, which he is co-producing with occult author Stephen Skinner.]]>
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    <![CDATA[Practical Planetary Magick: Working the Magick of the Classical Planets in the Western Mystery Tradition]]>
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    <![CDATA[The influence of the seven Wandering Stars or Deathless Powers of the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter &amp; Saturn has shaped the development of magick for many thousands of years. Their influence can be seen permeating many of the modern Western Esoteric Traditions, who are the inheritors of the wisdom &amp; knowledge passed down through the ages.  From Ancient Sumeria, to the Greeks,   the Romans, the early Qabalists, the Medieval &amp; Renaissance Grimoire Magickians through to the Victorian Occult Societies, the influence of the planets is clearly present in the symbolism of their ceremonies, practices &amp; beliefs.      In this practical sourcebook, the authors bring together old &amp; new  techniques   which  they hope will inspire others to explore the multi-faceted world of planetary  magick.  There are simple planetary contemplations, hymns &amp; meditation journeys,  ideal for the novice who wants to explore the symbolism of the planets &amp; in doing so learn to focus the different planetary energies.  Information is provided on the many spiritual beings  associated with the planets - The Gods &amp; Goddesses who give their names to the planets, the Olympic Spirits, Archangels, Orders of Angels, Planetary Intelligences &amp; Planetary Spirits. Essential techniques for creating planetary sigils using the magick number squares, calculating planetary hours, making &amp; consecrating amulets &amp; talismans are given with practical examples.    Drawing from their experience &amp; knowledge gained working in a number of Western Esoteric Traditions, the authors also present here original planetary techniques &amp; ceremonies - including the Ritual of the Heptagram, Planetary Pyramids, Planetary Magick Circles &amp; Angle Webs.  The rich symbolism &amp; influence of the magick of the Wandering Stars underlies the spiritual &amp; magickal heritage of Western Esotericism.  Through exploring &amp; working with the Deathless Powers, the reader can come to a greater understanding of the transformative powers they offer every true seeker of the Mysteries.]]>
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        <name><![CDATA[Sorita D'este]]></name>
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  </authors>  <published>2007</published>
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        <book>
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    <![CDATA[HEKA - THE PRACTICES OF ANCIENT EGYPTIAN RITUAL AND MAGIC]]>
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    <![CDATA[The religious and magical practices of the ancient Egyptians have had a profound and lasting effect on the world.  Egypt has been described as the &quot;mother of magicians&quot;. To appreciate the Egyptian view of magic, we need to accept that to the Egyptians magic was not considered strange or eccentric, but was a part of daily life, to which everyone resorted.  Magic blended seamlessly with religion and medicine, being seen as part of a holistic worldview.  In this volume these magical and religious practices are explored, from both a historical and practical perspective.  The practices are explored from an ancient Egyptian worldview, taking into consideration that the Egyptian culture spread over a period of more than 3000 years.  The Egyptians saw the universe as being made of four worlds - the everyday world we live in, the underworld, the sky and the heavens.    Subject covered in this book include:  -What is Heka? -Ancient Egyptian Worldviews -The Gods and Goddesses of Magic -Symbolism - Colours &amp; Sacred Numbers -The Tools Used -Sacred Words &amp; Gestures -Statues &amp; Masks -Crystals &amp; Other Materials used in Heka -Incenses &amp; Perfumes -Food &amp; Wine used in Offerings &amp; at Feasts -The Ancient Egyptian Magical Calendar -Purification, Sacred Space &amp; Rituals  David Rankine is based in London (UK) and is a respected authority on spiritual &amp; magical practices. He is the author of many books, including Climbing the Tree of Life, Circle of Fire &amp; The Guises of the Morrígan.  This book, HEKA - The Practices of Ancient Egyptian Magic, is the result of careful research &amp; practical work and is highly recommended to students wishing to pursue practical work within this system.]]>
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  </authors>  <published>2006</published>
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        <book>
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  <isbn>1905297157</isbn>
  <isbn13>9781905297153</isbn13>
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    <![CDATA[WICCA Magickal Beginnings: A Study of the Possible Origins of This Tradition of Modern Pagan Witchcraft and Magick]]>
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    <![CDATA[The origins of the Wiccan Tradition have long been a subject of debate  amongst practitioners and scholars alike. Did Gerald Gardner invent the tradition?  Is Wicca a survival of a British folk magick system?  Could it be a  continuation of a European tradition of Pagan Witchcraft?  Might it be that it evolved from Victorian ceremonial magick, or perhaps it is the modern  manifestation of the medieval Grimoire Tradition?      In this book the authors explore the possible beginnings of the tradition  by examining the practices in the context of magickal and spiritual thought spanning thousands of years.  Through setting aside  the endless debates about initiatory lineages, they look beyond the personalities of the people and instead focus on what they consider to be at the heart of the tradition  - the practices. Evidence from many previously uncredited and unconsidered  sources is examined. This clearly shows how all the significant component  parts of Wiccan ritual and practice have roots reaching back, in some  instances  thousands of years, before its public emergence at the hands  of Gerald Gardner in 1950's England. They explore the sometimes surprising  antecedents for key practices such as initiation, magick circles, ritual tools,  the invocation of the Guardians of the Watchtowers, Drawing Down  the Moon and The Great Rite. The precedents  for the Book of Shadows,  Wiccan Rede and Charge of the Goddess are also considered as part of this  groundbreaking work.      Wicca Magickal Beginnings may well answer as many questions as it creates  about the true origins and nature of what is probably the most influential of the Western Esoteric Traditions today. Through combining scholarly research with practical knowledge, the authors clearly illustrate that the future of the tradition lies in utilising the rich diversity of its past, through the appreciation of its magickal origins and the untapped potential inherent in it.        This book will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in the history, practices and beliefs of the Wiccan Tradition - and its links to Paganism, Witchcraft,  the British Folk Traditions and Ceremonial Magick.]]>
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        <name><![CDATA[Sorita D'este]]></name>
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  </authors>  <published>2008</published>
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        <book>
  <id type="integer">305228</id>
  <isbn>1905297106</isbn>
  <isbn13>9781905297108</isbn13>
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    <![CDATA[THE ISLES OF THE MANY GODS: An A-Z of the Pagan Gods &amp; Goddesses worshipped in Ancient Britain during the first Millenium CE through to the Middle Ages]]>
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    <![CDATA[THE ISLES OF THE MANY GODS : An A-Z of the Pagan Gods &amp; Goddesses worshipped in Ancient Britain during the first Millenium CE through to the Middle Ages By David Rankine &amp; Sorita D'Este  The British Isles have long been seen as a place of mystery &amp; magic.  For many thousands of years successive waves of invaders each brought their own gods &amp; goddesses with them, often assimilating the beliefs of the tribes they conquered. The Celtic races merged with the indigenous people, they were conquered by the Romans, who brought with them deities from all over the Roman Empire (including Greece &amp; Egypt). After them came the Saxons &amp; other Germanic tribes, further adding to the rich tapestry that forms part of our spiritual  heritage today.  The Isles of the Many Gods brings together, for the first time,  information on the worship of these deities in Britain, in an easy to use A-Z.  It includes both the native &amp; immigrant gods &amp; goddesses, from well known gods like Apollo, Brigit, Freya, Herne, Isis, Mars &amp; Woden to lesser known ones like  Abandinus, Arianrhod, Genii Cucullati, Midir, Vitiris  &amp; the Wheel God.   There are more than 240 entries providing information regarding the evidence of their worship in England, Wales,  Scotland,  Ireland &amp; the Isle of Man.  Drawing from archaeology,  architecture, art, artefacts, currency, place-names &amp; literature thereby providing an excellent reference work for those interested in the spiritual beliefs of our ancestors.    About the Authors  Sorita D'Este and David Rankine are internationally recognized for their research and writing on mythology, spirituality and magickal practices of both ancient and modern times.  They have collaborated on a number of projects in the past, including &quot;The Guises of the Morrigan&quot; and &quot;Circle of Fire&quot;.  Between them they have authored more than a dozen books, sometimes working with other authors with expertise in a particular area.  In addition to books, Sorita and David have also contributed many articles to magazines, journals and websites over the years.  Notably they were major contributors to the very successful D'Agostini &quot;Enhancing Your Mind Body Spirit&quot; partwork. They live and work in Wales (UK).   For more information visit: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.avalonia.co.uk">www.avalonia.co.uk</a>]]>
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  </authors>  <published>2007</published>
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        <book>
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  <title>
    <![CDATA[Becoming Magick: New &amp; Revised Magicks for the New Aeon]]>
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    <![CDATA[Drawing on over twenty years of magickal work in a variety of systems, this book is a forward-looking manual full of new material and techniques created to push the boundaries of contemporary magick. Inspired by the great magickal traditions of past millennia, Becoming Magick presents new techniques of sigilisation and gematria, as well as a new system of energy magick based on the Kalas, and Prime Qabalah, a new system of English Gematria. This volume also explores the practical benefits of less explored magickal techniques such as magickal ingestion and working magick during illness.]]>
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  </authors>  <published>2004</published>
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        <book>
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    <![CDATA[Crystals: Healing and Folklore]]>
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  <average_rating>4.67</average_rating>
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        <name><![CDATA[David Rankine]]></name>
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  </authors>  <published>2003</published>
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        <book>
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  <isbn>190529719X</isbn>
  <isbn13>9781905297191</isbn13>
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    <![CDATA[Practical Elemental Magick: Working the Magick of the Four Elements of Air, Fire, Water and Earth in the Western Esoteric Traditions]]>
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    <![CDATA[&quot;The four elements of Air, Fire, Water and Earth exist as  spiritual essences, as philosophical concepts,  as energy states and as a tangible physical reality. &quot;    Working magick with the elements helps to connect us to the tangibly  present natural powers in our physical world, whilst at the same time we  are returning to the building blocks of magick by rooting our feet in the  material world.  Since Empedocles formalized the system in ancient Greece  in the 5th century BCE, the four elements have become an integral part of the  Western Esoteric Tradition –  passing from ancient Greek magick, through  the Qabalah, &amp; Grimoire Traditions into modern derivative  traditions of   ceremonial magick and paganism.    In Practical Elemental Magick the authors provide an unprecedented  combination of research and techniques for working the magick of Air, Fire,   Water and Earth, as well as the spiritual creatures associated with each.  The  Elemental Gods, Archangels, rulers and other types of elemental beings  (including Sylphs, Salamanders, Undines &amp; Gnomes) are discussed and  explored.  Both the spiritual and physical aspects of the four elements are  considered, together with how they interact with each other and their   appropriate use for magickal work.      The creation and use of Elementaries (Elemental Thought Forms); Elemental  Tools, the Elemental Tides and correspondences are all considered in detail,  together with previously unavailable original ritual &amp; meditative material  including the Unification Rite, the Inner Talisman, the Elemental Pyramids,  the Elemental Magick Circle &amp; the Elemental Temples.  In mastering the four  elements within &amp; without we master ourselves, bringing the external  forces of the natural world &amp; the internal forces of our existence into harmony.]]>
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        <name><![CDATA[David Rankine]]></name>
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        <name><![CDATA[Sorita D'este]]></name>
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  </authors>  <published>2008</published>
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    <![CDATA[The Book of Treasure Spirits: A 17th Century Grimoire of Magical Conjurations to Increase Wealth and Catch Thieves Through the Invocation of Spirits, Fallen Angels, Demons and Fairies.]]>
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    <![CDATA[THE BOOK OF TREASURE SPIRITS    Conjurations of Goetic spirits, old gods, demons and fairies are all part of a rich heritage of the magical search for treasure trove.  During the Middle Ages and Renaissance the British Monarchy gave out licenses to people seeking treasure in an effort to control such practices, and this is one reason why so many grimoires are full of conjurations and charms to help the magician find treasure.     Published here for the first time, from a long-ignored mid-seventeenth century manuscript in the British Library (Sloane MS 3824), is the conjuration said to have been performed at the request of King Edward IV, with other rites to reveal treasure, to have treasure brought from the sea, and to cause thieves to bring back stolen goods.  Conjurations to call any type of spirit are also included, recorded by the noted alchemist and collector Elias Ashmole, as is an extract on conjuration practices from the Heptameron, transcribed into English for practical use by a working group of magicians, before its first English publication by Robert Turner in 1655.    These conjurations demonstrate the influence of earlier classic grimoires and sources, with components drawn from the Goetia, the Heptameron, and Reginald Scot's Discoverie of Witchcraft. The material includes spirit contracts for Agares, Padiel and Vassago, as well as techniques like lead plates for binding, and summoning into a glass of water, which hark back to the defixiones of Hellenistic Greece and the demonic magic of the Biblical world.    This material forms part of a corpus of conjurations all written in the same hand and style of evocation, linking Goetic spirits and treasure spirits with the archangels and planetary intelligences (in Sloane MS 3825), and demon kings and Enochian hierarchies (in Sloane MS 3821), making it a unique bridge of style and content between what are often falsely seen as diverse threads of Renaissance magic.      About the Author  David Rankine is an occult scholar and author of more than 20 books on the subject of magic, the western esoteric traditions, folklore and mythology.  Since the 1970's he has been researching and exploring magical and spiritual practices throughout history; a journey which has taken him from ancient Sumeria, Babylonia and Egypt through Greece, Rome and Britain through the middle ages and rennaisance and the modern Western Mystery Traditions. With Stephen Skinner he has produced works such as The Veritable Key of Solomon and the Goetia of Dr Rudd, both highly regarded groundbreaking works which make available previously unpublished source materials for the first time.]]>
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  </authors>  <published>2009</published>
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