Creating Places of Power
Sharing examples from ancient Egypt, Iran, India, and Europe that range from the Stone Age to the Renaissance, Pennick examines all the factors behind the ancestral art of geomancy: the auspicious creation and alignment of sacred buildings and places of power. He also explains how electional astrology and chronomancy were understood in ancient societies.
The Spiritual Power of Masks
Explores ancient mask customs, rituals, and traditions throughout Europe, from Scandinavia and England to Germany and France to Greece and Rome
The Ancestral Power of Amulets, Talismans, and Mascots
An illustrated exploration of the origins and history of amulets, lucky charms, talismans, and mascots
Elemental Magic
Exploring earth, mineral, and plant magic as well as the magical properties of the earth’s cycles and power places, Nigel Pennick presents a comprehensive introduction to the principles, practices, and tools required to draw on the magic inherent in the natural world for personal development and spiritual empowerment.
Magic in the Landscape
Our ancestors were deeply aware of the magical power of their local landscape. In this book Nigel Pennick details the ancient practices of geomancy and Earth magic, including how to work with ley lines, astrology, and the four directions to honor a space and make it a place of power.
Operative Witchcraft
Nigel Pennick takes readers on a journey through the practice of operative witchcraft in the British Isles from the Middle Ages through the Elizabethan era to the decriminalization of witchcraft in the 1950s and its practice today. He also offers practical insight into spells, charms, amulets, sigils, and tools of the craft.
Witchcraft & Secret Societies of Rural England
Drawing on scholarly research and personal contacts, Nigel Pennick describes the secret rites, folk customs, and magical traditions of guilds and rural fraternities of the British Isles, such as the Shoemakers, Horsemen, Plough Witches, Free Gardeners, Toadmen, Mummers, and Bonesmen, revealing how these secret traditions still live on.
Runic Lore & Legend
In this guide to the Wyrdstaves, or runic practices, of Old Northumbria, Pennick details the meanings, symbolism, and magical uses for each of the thirty-three runes of the Anglo-Saxon Futhark, as well as their relationships to tree and plant spirits and their use in divination.
From Elder to Ancestor
For millennia people grew up guided by sage elders, naturally walking the path into elderhood and, upon their good deaths, becoming wise, capable Ancestors. Kelley Harrell explores the spiritual and cultural aspects of aging well and presents exercises and rituals to help you intentionally craft yourself as a fit elder on the path to Ancestorhood.
Runic Book of Days
Offering a step-by-step primer to work with runes throughout the year, Kelley Harrell shows how the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark follow a seasonal progression in which each stave rules the calendar for a half-month. She includes structured devotionals for each half-month and runic initiation rituals for the 8 pagan Sabbats.
The Book of Primal Signs
Since ancient times, human beings have created symbols to convey deeper information that can not be communicated in words. Many glyphs have retained their meanings over millennia whereas some have modern meanings vastly different from the original connotation. This study, with more than 300 unique woodcuts, drawings, calligraphy, and photographs, examines ancient and enduring glyphs in detail, revealing how symbols link the cosmic with the terrestrial and allow us to infuse the mundane with the numinous.
Pagan Magic of the Northern Tradition
In the pre-Christian societies of Northern Europe, magic was part of day-to-day life. For example, individuals could journey out of the body using direct natural magic, and runes were employed to ward off illness. This book shows how anyone can participate authentically in the magic of the Northern Tradition today.
The Pagan Book of Days
In this revised edition the author provides details on auspicious and inauspicious days, holy days of the ancient gods and goddesses, and the eight stations of the year (the solstices, equinoxes, and cross-quarter days). He also includes lunar and solar charts indicating dates of major Pagan celebrations from the year 2011 through 2033.
From the Cauldron Born
The tale of Taliesin and the magical cauldron of Cerridwen speaks from the heart of the Celtic Pagan tradition. In From the Cauldron Born, you are invited not only to read the story but to live it. You are invited to resonate with the magic of the witch mother Cerridwen and her cauldron of inspiration.
Cerridwen
The witch goddess Cerridwen is the focus of devotion and reverence amongst witches and Pagans around the world. This book traces Cerridwen's roots through layers of history and myth, and it provides hands-on exercises and visionary rites to help you realize her immeasurable power in your own magical practice.
The Book of Druidry
Renowned author Kristoffer Hughes paints a comprehensive picture of Druidry—where it came from, how it developed into its current form, and why it is relevant today.
The Book of Celtic Magic
Delve into the depths of a magical current that spans over two thousand years. The Book of Celtic Magic provides the unsurpassed power of practical magic and the transformative forces of ancient Celtica.
As the Last Leaf Falls
As the Last Leaf Falls is a guide to death and the mysterious world beyond. The rituals, meditations, and exercises are designed to bring you on a journey of discovery through the most profound of all human transitions.
Welsh Fairies
Join Welsh native Mhara Starling on a captivating journey through the realm of the fair folk. Together, you will trace the threads of fairy lore from ancient Welsh literature like the Mabinogion to Mhara’s own contemporary experiences.
Welsh Witchcraft
Enter a world of sacred lakes, healing herbs, spectral hounds, and the mighty red dragon. Written by a Welsh practitioner, this inspiring book shares the magical traditions of Wales—including fairies, folklore, and charms—with dozens of hands-on activities.