Judika Illes

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New York City, The United States

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female

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http://www.judikailles.com/

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Religion & Spirituality

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Born in New York City, my metaphysical career began early: My first encounter with tarot cards at age six was also my first experience of love at first sight! That passion still burns true. Although I do practice other forms of divination, tarot remains the foundation of my practice.

A lifelong pursuit of metaphysical wisdom followed and continues: astrology, mythology, Kabbalah, the Egyptian mysteries as well as spiritual, magical and healing traditions from all over Earth but particularly Africa and Asia.

I've also been a blues and free-form rock and roll disc jockey, a corporate travel consultant specializing in the Caribbean, a skin-care and cosmetics consultant, and a teacher of mythology and multicultural studies. I wrote and edited th...more Born in New York City, my metaphysical career began early: My first encounter with tarot cards at age six was also my first experience of love at first sight! That passion still burns true. Although I do practice other forms of divination, tarot remains the foundation of my practice.

A lifelong pursuit of metaphysical wisdom followed and continues: astrology, mythology, Kabbalah, the Egyptian mysteries as well as spiritual, magical and healing traditions from all over Earth but particularly Africa and Asia.

I've also been a blues and free-form rock and roll disc jockey, a corporate travel consultant specializing in the Caribbean, a skin-care and cosmetics consultant, and a teacher of mythology and multicultural studies. I wrote and edited the Ancient Beauty Secrets section for the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism's monthly online magazine, which integrated modern aromatherapy with ancient methods of body care and decoration.

True love's arrows pierced my heart yet again when I first encountered a vial of essential oil. (Essential oil of frankincense, to be exact, still a favorite.) Essential oils are not true oils but potent plant extracts. Modern aromatherapy, with its roots stretching back to ancient China, Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Middle East, is the manipulation of essential oils for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. Essential oils are perhaps the purest, most potent expression of a plant's power and play a profound role in rituals, potions and spells. Many are powerful aphrodisiacs and may be used to enhance health, beauty and peace of mind.

Following over a decade of independent study, I earned a certificate in therapeutic aromatherapy. I served on the faculty of the Australasian College of Herbal Studies as an aromatherapy tutor, teaching the certification program.

My special passion for almost fifteen years has been magical and traditional approaches to fertility. Originally stimulated by own reproductive challenges, I was frustrated by the medical options offered to me. I went searching for other avenues, gentle Earth and female-friendly solutions and found them: a vast repository of women's wisdom. Two children and many years later, I still search and research, impressed and empowered by thousands of years of women's inventiveness, endurance, defiance and humor.
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Average rating: 4.18 · 1,080 ratings · 59 reviews · 14 distinct works

	The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts 4.19 avg rating — 610 ratings — 7 editions	My rating:
	The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World 4.19 avg rating — 242 ratings — published 2005 — 4 editions	My rating:
	Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses 4.40 avg rating — 77 ratings — published 2008 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting 4.10 avg rating — 40 ratings — published 2007 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Element Encyclopedia of 1000 Spells 4.05 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2004 — 2 editions	My rating:
	The Weiser Field Guide to Witches: From Hexes to Hermione Granger, from Salem to the Land of Oz 3.82 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Earth Mother Magic: Ancient Spells for Modern Belles 4.18 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2001	My rating:
	Emergency Magic!: 150 Spells for Surviving the Worst-Case Scenario 4.64 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2002	My rating:
	Magic When You Need It: 150 Spells You Can't Live Without 4.00 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2008 — 4 editions	My rating:
	Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints & Sages: A Guide to Asking for Protection, Wealth, Happiness, and Everything Else! 4.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2011	My rating: