Books published by Red Wheel/Weiser

"A practical guide to the lost art of lot-casting, an ancient Hebrew system used for divination, healing, blessing, cursing, magic, meditation, and spiritual interaction.Lots are an ancient Hebrew form of divination and magic. A set of lots contains twenty-two small discs with each one bearing one of the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet. In a manner similar to runes, these lots are then cast and interpreted. Though lots were once so common that explanations of how to cast them were unnecessary, over the centuries their methods and uses fell into disuse.Author and seer Elisheva Nesher has reconstructed the ancient art of lot casting for modern times. Casting Lots contains explanations for each of the twenty-two lots, exploring their meanings, both mystical and mundane. It also includes detailed instructions on how to cast as well as craft your own set of lots.In addition to divination, Casting Lots explores the magical gifts of the lots, such as healing, blessing, and cursing, as well as how to use them to contact and interact with the Hebrew spirits, such as Asherah. (A brief guide is included for those unfamiliar with these spirits.)Casting Lots is a complete instruction manual for mastering the art of lot casting"--

"This book details the latest facts behind legendary UFO cases and provides a guided tour of 35 of the most remarkable, most visited UFO hotspots: areas where aliens and cryptids have been spotted, forbidden locations, and terrifying places only the brave dare to visit. The book also elucidates when and where events happened, the story behind the occurrence and the succeeding investigations, and things to do when visiting the site"--

"Blending storytelling, witchcraft, and warm advice, Jennie Blonde (the @comfycozywitch) offers recipes, rituals, and spell work, to nourish yourself and your family.For author Jennie Blonde, witchcraft is, in and of itself, comforting. Sure, there are not-so-comfortable parts as well-working with the shadow, coming face to face with that which holds you back. But for Jennie, witchcraft is about connecting with nature, your higher self, and with something beyond-a deity, deities, Spirit, the universe-and being comfortable with your true self in all aspects of your life."In times of anxiety," Jennie writes, "I turn to my practice. When I need a moment of calm and reflection, I retreat to my sacred space for quiet meditation, pulling tarot cards, and journaling to nourish my soul. When I want to nourish my family, I turn to my garden and herbs and cauldron (my stockpot) for a bit of kitchen witchery. When I wish to nourish my body, I turn to mindful movement and self-care rituals and spell work. And throughout the day, every day, there are small rituals I perform to keep me connected to my practice. It's all of those things together that is the heart of my craft."The book explores:rituals for protection, and cleansing the hearth and homecomfy cozy witchcraft in the kitchen, creating a kitchen altar, and recipes and rituals for nourishmentcreating a sacred space-no matter the size of the home-the witch's altar, tools, and spellsgrounding rituals, working with herbs and plants, and meditations to connect you with the earththe importance of self-care for balancing witchy wellness, complete with rituals and recipes for bath salts, oils, balms, and more"

A hands-on resource for pagan parents and pagan families with hundreds of rituals, prayers, blessings, and meditations for every occasion along with suggestions for creating a sacred home. A Book of Pagan Family Prayers and Rituals provides a reference guide for pagans who wish to celebrate their religion as living, family tradition steeped in pagan ritual and pagan prayer. The book contains: Ritual guidelines for weddings, births, birthdays, seasonal celebrations, lunar phases, coming of age, divorce and death.Suggestions for the creation of the sacred home (including blessings and household shrines).Children's activities including meditations, mask and rattle making, drumming, and storytelling.Prayers for throughout the day.Tips for teaching children about paganism.References and resources for further information in the appendices. This book was first published in 1995 under the title The Pagan Family: Handing the Old Ways Down. This new edition is substantially revised and includes new, previously unpublished material.

""Find your way and get inspired by this beautiful message of love."-don Jose Ruiz, author of The Medicine BagYou Can Make Your Dreams Come True! Let this powerful little book guide you to the life you want to lead.You create every waking minute of every day-in fact, every second. Even more specifically, with every word you utter, you create. Once you realize and internalize this fact you will be on the path to fulfillment.The Tiny Book of Big Manifesting is for anyone looking to create the life they want. It provides easy to understand manifestation techniques, along with a Code of Life by which to live. When the techniques and the Code are combined and put into practice, life-changing events can start to occur that will help turn dreams into reality.While many books have been written on how to manifest and create a better life, The Tiny Book of Big Manifesting differs because its author, Jeffrey Segal, brings forth new esoteric manifestation techniques and incorporates a set of values to live by that together catalyze the manifestation process in a way never before possible. Jeffrey put these methods and his Code into practice personally to create the life he truly wanted, moving from being a highly successful attorney, to living his passion and serving others by founding Mystic Journey Bookstore and Mystic Journey Crystals.If you are looking for a book to help you create the life of your dreams, The Tiny Book of Big Manifesting is the book for you!"--

"Here are forty-seven inspirational pieces that are smart, hip, accessible, and rich with insight; forty-seven bite-sized stories of struggle, triumph, and contemplation based on sharp observations and anecdotes from the author's life. Each chapter begins with a verse from the Tao, followed by anecdotes and observations that give the teachings of Lao Tzu's applicability to contemporary life. Each chapter concludes with a section that offers an actionable step to bring the reader a sense of grounding and fluidity."--

Discover the power, names, and virtues of 224 angels Angelology is a pop-illustrated encyclopedia that presents angels in way they've never been presented before--in the style of a superhero comic book. Readers will discover the names, powers, and virtues of 224 angels--from Archangel Gabriel to Zephaniel. Each of the 224 angels--including eleven archangels--are presented as celestial superheroes. Infographic-style pages outline their individual powers, virtues, and mythology. This book explores the epic battle between good and evil, human consciousness, and the journey to spiritual growth. Celestial superheroes from different religions and cultures can be found within, each one off erring us protection and guidance that can be attained by merely calling their names! Angelology is for believers, the inquisitive, or superhero enthusiasts.

"This anthology celebrates Brigid, an ancient and mysterious Celtic spirit who ranks among today's most popular modern goddesses. Venerated in many forms, including as a saint and a goddess, Brigid has traveled the globe alongside the Celtic diaspora. Once a goddess with a narrow territory, she is now an internationally beloved presence. While acknowledging her origins, this book explores Brigid from the perspective of those outside her original Celtic homeland"--

This is a fabulous resource for anyone who wants to understand African American spirituality, shamanism, and indigenous spiritual practices and beliefs. It is designed to be informative while providing hands-on recipes, rituals, projects, and resources to help you become an active participant in its wonderfully soulful traditions.

"This book explores all facets of love magic. You will learn how to draw new love toward you, bring errant lovers back, improve and control your current situation, build a love altar, heal a broken heart, stimulate and maintain family peace and happiness, and, maybe most crucially, learn to really love yourself"--

"Espiritismo is the Spanish word for spiritism or spiritualism. In the US and Canada, spiritualism's primary focus was on communication between the living and the dead, but it evolved differently in Latin America. Beginning in the early 20th century, Puerto Rican immigrants introduced Espiritismo to US spiritual landscape, profoundly effecting the way modern Western magic was practiced"--

A magical mystery tour of the extraordinary historical characters that have defined the unique spiritual landscape of New Orleans. New Orleans has long been America's most magical city, inhabited by a fascinating visible and invisible world, full of mysteries, known for its decadence and haunted by its spirits. If Salem, Massachusetts, is famous for its persecution of witches, New Orleans is celebrated for its embrace of the magical, mystical, and paranormal. New Orleans is acclaimed for its witches, ghosts, and vampires. Because of its unique history, New Orleans is the historical stronghold of traditional African religions and spirituality in the US. No other city worldwide is as associated with Vodou as New Orleans. In her new book, author and scholar Denise Alvarado takes us on a magical tour of New Orleans. There is a mysterious spiritual underbelly hiding in plain sight in New Orleans, and in this book Alvarado shows us where it is and who the characters are. She tells where they come from and how they persist and manifest today. Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints shines a light on notable spirits and folk saints such as Papa Legba, Annie Christmas, Black Hawk, African-American culture hero Jean St. Malo, St. Expedite, plague saint Roch, and, of course, the mother and father of New Orleans Voudou, Marie Laveau and Doctor John Montenée. Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints serves as a secret history of New Orleans, revealing details even locals may not know.

"If you desire to draw prosperity into your life, this book can help you manifest your fondest dreams and desires through the mental alchemy of meditation-a process that can change your mind, which, in turn, can change your life and thereby positively transform the planet"--

"A masterwork of botanical lore. Amy Blackthorn, author of Blackthorn's Botanical Magic The Big Book of Magical Incense is an invaluable hands-on guide to the vast world of magical incense. It provides tried-and-true recipes, advice on how to create your own formulas, and instructions on how to use incense in all sorts of magical practice. While the book requires no prerequisite knowledge, it is also appropriate for experienced magicians and learned pagans. The chapters are scaffolded, teaching about basic ingredients and skills, both practical and magical, in early chapters, and gently leading the reader to develop their own recipes, spells, and ritual practices as they move through the book. Presented in a paradigm-agnostic way, the book should appeal to people on numerous paths. Ceremonial magicians and sorcerers will appreciate the planetary incense recipes and translations from the Greek magical papyri and other classical magic texts. Folk magicians will appreciate the many magical incense formulas, such as Go Away! and Money Magnet Animists will love the focus on ingredients native to the United States, and the instructions for working with the dead and the spirits of the land .Devotional pagans will find recipes for a variety of gods, particularly those of the Eastern Mediterranean traditions, some of whose chapters include original translations of the Orphic hymns and other devotional poetry. Chaos magicians will be excited about the flexibility to mix and match practices and recipes throughout the book"--