Pagan Religion

Candle magic is one of the easiest methods of spell casting. Considered to be sympathetic magic, it's a technique that doesn’t require a lot of elaborate ceremonial or costly ritualistic objects. In other words, anyone with a candle can cast a spell. As a child, didn’t you make a wish before you blew out the candles on your birthday cake? It’s the same thing. Now as a substitute of just expecting, you proclaim your goal. It can be done with just a candle.

Take a walk with Carol Carlton on the Pagan path to healing with the five senses of touch, smell, taste, sound, and sight. Following several periods of less than robust health, Carole Carlton's enigmatic next-door neighbor, the ever-wise Mrs. Darley, invited her to embark on a journey of healing through the five senses. It was a journey that not only made Carole view life and death in a different way, but also altered the way in which she interacted with her body. It ultimately became a magical journey that changed Carole's career and touched her soul.

Although many have heard of the Crusades and some of the more famous orders like the Templars, few know about the Livonian Crusade or the Livonian Brothers of the Sword. This organization was one of many Catholic military orders that sprung up during the Middle Ages in response to the papacy’s call for holy war, and the Livonian Crusade is the term used to group together dozens of military actions undertaken by German knights in Eastern Europe. The order was also significant for consolidating the power of the Holy Roman Empire in Eastern Europe.

If you have ever ventured into a raging sea, warmed your hands by a midwinter fire, planted fragile seedlings in the rich dark earth, or balanced precariously on the edge of the wind, then you will understand the magical power of the elements that bless our natural world. To have an understanding of the four classical elements of air, fire, water, and earth, is to have an appreciation of what is essential in order to survive on our beautiful planet.

"It was like falling off a cliff into a sea of explanations..." "Bold. Hard-hitting. Spellbinding. And shocking." Author Michael Rood dresses in the sandals, head covering, tunic, and robe from an ancient time and distant place. But don't let the authentic attire and humble introduction disarm you, for in the next split second, Michael shifts into high gear, grabs you by the hand, leads you on a journey back through your Bible, shakes you to the foundations of your soul, and changes you forever. What can a Jewish scholar and theologian teach a Christian about Christianity? Plenty! Michael ...

At the Sanctuary of the Great Goddess on the Aegean island of Alexandros, archeologists discover answers to ancient mystic rituals, including a psychotropic beverage used in the Mysteries. But the dictatorial Greek junta (1967-74) interferes and threatens to obliterate the island's traditional culture with mass tourism. A local diplomat ponders how to rid Greece of the dictators: war with Turkey? And a young woman facing a life-or-death dilemma finds an answer to her prayers in a dramatic transfiguration. If you enjoyed Istanbul Love Bus, this is where Bruce and Sarah appear next....

"The Path to Holiness" is a valuable resource for Catholics who wish to embrace their faith fully. This comprehensive guide presents a 14th step-by-step instruction to utilize the resources provided by the Catholic Church to grow in holiness. The book offers a wealth of information and tools that can help individuals in their journey towards becoming a committed Catholic.

This two-volume history of the supernatural, first published in 1863, is a staggering feat. William Howitt attempts to describe the engagement with the supernatural in all ages and all parts of the world in order to identify a common link between them. Howitt (1792-1879), a well-known writer in his day, published over 50 books in his lifetime, some in collaboration with his wife, writer, and translator Mary Howitt.

This two-volume history of the supernatural, first published in 1863, is a staggering feat: extending his work across almost a thousand pages, William Howitt attempts to describe the engagement with the supernatural in all ages and all parts of the world in order to identify a common link between them. Howitt (1792-1879), a well-known writer in his day, published over 50 books in his lifetime, some in collaboration with his wife, writer and translator Mary Howitt. His interest in the supernatural was precipitated by the untimely deaths of two sons.

In this third and final part of The Commandment Trilogy, two "casualties of life," Zachary, the failed hermit, and Leila, the ostracized nun, travel from the the Nile valley on a final life journey, this time together. Set in exotic but little-known fourth-century A.D. Egypt, their journey sheds a unique light on the early development of Christianity -- both its good and its bad sides.