A Witchy New Year

Author : Owen Davies
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191620017
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Paganism: A Very Short Introduction written by Owen Davies and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2011-05-26 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Paganism' is an evocative word that, even today, conjures up deep-seated emotions and prejudices. Until recently, it was primarily a derogatory term used by Christians to describe the non-Christian cultures confronted and vanquished by their Churches. For some it evokes images of sacrifice and barbaric behaviour, while for others it symbolises a peace-loving, nature-worshipping spiritual relationship with the earth. This Very Short Introduction explores the meaning of paganism - through a chronological overview of the attitudes towards its practices and beliefs - from the ancient world through to the present day. Owen Davies largely looks at paganism through the eyes of the Christian world, and how, over the centuries, notions and representations of its nature were shaped by religious conflict, power struggles, colonialism, and scholarship. Despite the expansion of Christianity and Islam, Pagan cultures continue to exist around the world, whilst in the West new formations of paganism constitute one of the fastest-growing religions. Focussing on paganism in Europe, but exploring the nature of paganism globally, Davies looks at how Europeans discovered new cultures through colonial expansion, missionary work, and anthropological study. Contemporary social paganism can be a liberating and social force, and the idea of a global Pagan theology is now on the religious map. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Jaya Saxena
Publisher : Quirk Books
ISBN 13 : 1594749787
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Witches written by Jaya Saxena and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magical lifestyle guide for everything from powering up a stylish crystal to banishing terrible Tinder dates Want to feel terrifyingly beautiful? Wear the right color of eye shadow to project otherworldly glamour. Need to exorcise a toxic friendship? Repeat the proper incantation and make it disappear. Want to increase your energy? Whip up a tasty herbal “potion” to rev up your stamina. DIY projects, rituals, and spells—along with fun historical sidebars—summon the best trends of the modern witchy lifestyle and the time-trusted traditions of the hell-raising women of the past. With humor, heart, and a hip sensibility, Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman dispense witchy wisdom for the curious, the cynical, and anyone who could use a magical boost. Selected Table of Contents: CHAPTER 1 - Self-Initiation: An Induction into Basic Witchery What We Mean by “Witchcraft” Our Favorite Pop Culture Witches CHAPTER 2 - Glamours: The Power to Change How You Look How to Clothe Yourself in Literal Darkness The Dark Magic of Unfeminine Haircuts A Spell for Self-Care CHAPTER 3 - Healing: The Power to Care for Yourself A Spell to Make Peace with Your Body Magical Exercise A Ritual for a Relaxing Netflix Binge CHAPTER 4 - Summoning: The Power to Care for Others (and Have Them Care for You) The Transformative Power of Vulnerability A Collaborative Ritual to Deepen Friendship CHAPTER 5 - Enchantment: The Power to Make Choices about Love and Sex Conjuring Your Perfect Mate The Magic Circle of Consent A Spell for Talking about Sex CHAPTER 6 - Banishment: The Power to Avoid What Brings You Down Expelling Social Toxicity The Different Types of Personal Demons A Spell to Counter Impostor Syndrome CHAPTER 7 - Divination: The Power to Decide Your Destiny A Spell to Name Your Heart’s Desire How to Read Tea Leaves

Author : Rhiannon Futch
Publisher : Rhiannon Futch
ISBN 13 : 1736088718
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Witchy New Year written by Rhiannon Futch and published by Rhiannon Futch. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kaylynn has it all. Cushy programmer job, a lover that is happy being just a lover, the best family and friends a woman could ask for. Then Raúl breezes into town and her happy, well-ordered world crashes; revealing that not everything is as it seems.

Author : Jason Mankey
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738760986
Total Pages : 574 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Witch's Wheel of the Year written by Jason Mankey and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2019-12-08 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make Your Sabbats Joyful, Powerful, and Deeply Spiritual with 24 New, Customizable Rituals Designed to perfectly fit your needs—whether you're a solitary practitioner or part of a group—this marvelous book will enhance your sabbat celebrations in many fun and meaningful ways. Jason Mankey provides three all-new rituals for every sabbat—one for solitaries, one for covens, and one for large gatherings. Each ritual is flexible enough for you to pick and choose the components that best suit your intentions. Explore the history and traditions of all eight sabbats and learn why and how rituals became such an important part of Witchcraft. Discover the ins and outs of ritual practice as well as guidance on planning, decorating, presenting, and adapting. Witch's Wheel of the Year is incredibly versatile for all Witches looking to enhance their craft and their connection to the sacred sabbats.

Author : Isla Chiu
Publisher : Isla Chiu
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 31 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Werewolf Jock for the New Year written by Isla Chiu and published by Isla Chiu. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last thing I expected this New Year’s Eve was to find out that my college’s (sexy) linebacker is a werewolf. At my first-ever college party, I make the mistake of getting way too drunk. While intoxicated, I meet Tom Zhou, our school’s linebacker. The (sexy) football player is out of my league, but it seems like he’s into me (though that just might be the booze talking). Just as I think he’s about to kiss me, I get the sudden urge to puke. Luckily, I manage to run outside before I can vomit on his expensive sneakers. But talk about killing the mood. My relief is short-lived, however, because I come across a freaking coyote. Just as I think I’m about to get eaten, a wolf(!) saves me. And when I believe things can’t get any more nuts, the wolf transforms into a very naked Tom Zhou… Get ready for the new year with this sweet and sexy short story containing cavity-inducing instalove, a hot werewolf, and a happy ending! Part of Romance Books You Should Be Reading: The Holiday Collection, a collaboration between your favorite authors of paranormal and scifi romance!

Author : McKenzie Rogue
Publisher : Anubis Press GP
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Year, New Dragon written by McKenzie Rogue and published by Anubis Press GP. This book was released on 2020-12-13 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A grumpy dragon. A wild Vegas night. One magical kiss that changes everything. Jerrick As the eldest Carmine brother, Jerrick knows it’s his responsibility to find their wayward youngest sibling and bring him home. But seeing all his other brothers disobey their clan’s orders and give up on the search, he needs time away, time to figure out just how he’s going to face his father. Or worse, his uncle, the king. Las Vegas seems like the perfect place to escape his dragon shifter duties and sort through everything in his head. Until he sees her. Sparkling like a garnet dragon herself in a killer red dress, he’s drawn to the curvy blonde in the bar and her red painted lips. Anya The last thing Anya wants is to spend New Year’s Eve out in Las Vegas with a bunch of strangers. But she can’t say no to her little sister, no matter how nervous she is about partying with her new prosthetic leg. True to form, her sister disappears into the crowds, leaving Anya alone. Until a tall, dark, and sexy stranger asks her to dance. A midnight kiss leads to a morning she’ll never forget, even if the night before is a blur. The garnet ring on her left hand says it all—she’s married, and she doesn’t even remember it. But it’s hard to deny her attraction to Jerrick, and the more time she spends with him, the more she wonders if the wedding was less of an accident, and more like fate. New Year, New Dragon is a fiery bite-sized read that’s hotter than the desert sun! Get it now!

Author : Judy Ann Nock
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1507205384
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Modern Witchcraft Guide to the Wheel of the Year written by Judy Ann Nock and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Modern Witchcraft series comes a complete guide to all of the sacred days and holidays of the Wiccan calendar—with spells, rituals, and other tips to celebrate. In The Modern Witchcraft Guide to the Wheel of the Year, you’ll learn about the most celebrated days in the Wheel of the Year—Samhain, the end of the harvest season; Yule, the celebration of the New Year; Imbolc, the celebration of rebirth; Ostara, the arrival of Spring; Beltane, the celebration of Earth’s fertility; Litha, the song of the summer; Lughnasad, the halfway point between Summer and Autumn; and Mabon, the festival of home and harvest. For each of these special days, there will be information about the history and its meaning, and the ways you can fully celebrate. Each chapter describes the celestial events associated with the sabbat, astrological influences during that time, meditation rituals, and charms to perform. It also includes a practical craft, such as candle making, that you can create to celebrate each day. The Modern Witchcraft Guide to the Wheel of the Year is your complete guide to everything you need to know to celebrate the Wheel of the Year and the Wiccan sabbats, from Yule to Samhain, as part of your own spiritual practice.

Author : Jennifer Chiaverini
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416575510
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The New Year's Quilt written by Jennifer Chiaverini and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-11-13 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As each holiday season approaches, some revel in welcoming the New Year ahead; others quietly mourn the passing of time gone by. "We can't hold on to the past," says Master Quilter Sylvia Compson, "but we can keep the best part of 'Auld Lang Syne' in our hearts and in our memories, and we can look forward to the future with hope and resolve." As Sylvia, a late-in-life newlywed, has discovered, love can enter our lives at any age. Yet before she can truly delight in her present happiness, she must face the sorrow hidden in her past -- her own role in the tragic circumstances that left her estranged from her sister, Claudia, until it was too late to make amends. Vowing not to repeat the mistake with her new daughter-in-law, Amy, who opposed Sylvia's marriage to her father, Andrew, Sylvia must convince Amy that family is more precious than pride. As Sylvia takes up a quilt for the season, begun and abandoned over six years, she recalls the New Year's Eve festivities of her youth at Elm Creek Manor as a member of the Bergstrom family. She titles the quilt "New Year's Reflections," after her belief that year-end reflections precede resolutions. The quilt blocks she chooses commemorate the wisdom that no one can ever be truly alone if she keeps the memory of those she loved and those who loved her alive in her heart. The New Year's Quilt is a novel to enjoy today and to treasure anew each holiday season.

Author : Moon Magic Soul
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781696423946
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Samhain: Witch's Journal and Workbook written by Moon Magic Soul and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-29 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you feel disconnected from the season, like you're not observing the Wheel of the Year in a way that brings you nearer to the universe and it's ultimate plan? SAMHAIN: A Witch's Journal & Workbook can help you get back on track during the Samhain season. Includes: Monthly & Weekly Planner Pages Guided Journal Prompts to center yourself Seasonal Correspondences Activity Ideas for All Ages Decorating Ideas Movies to Watch Ideas to Honor Your Ancestors Food & Drink Ideas 12-Month Divination Record for New Year, with space for reflection on your readings 100 cream high-quality pages Soft, matte colorful cover Page illustrations and frames Ideal gift for pagans and witches in both hemispheres, undated pages! October 31st - Northern Hemisphere May 1st - Southern Hemisphere Scroll up and grab several copies of this treasure for yourself and your friends and family!

Author : Anna Franklin
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738765171
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hearth Witch's Year written by Anna Franklin and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Season-by-Season Guide to an Enchanted Natural Life The world is filled with magic, reflected back to us through the cycles of nature, if we can just slow down and learn how to channel it. This book is a journey through the year, exploring its tides, seasons, and festivals. It provides practical advice for celebrating the whole cycle—not just the eight sabbats—with rituals, meditations, projects, and invocations to help you discover the magical rhythms of the natural world. Join Anna Franklin, bestselling author of The Hearth Witch's Compendium, as she shares more than one hundred spells, recipes, remedies, and crafts designed to bring enchantment, healing, and joy into your life. Within these pages you will also discover natural cleaners and time-honored projects for the hearth and home to help you celebrate the cycles of the seasons, honor the Gods, and manifest your deepest spirituality.