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Llewellyn's ASTROLOGICAL CALENDAR published annually since 1932.

The world's most popular astrological calendar with 12 pages of beautiful art plus an amazing amount of astrological data and practical information in 40 12" x 12" pages organized in traditional month-by-month calendar format for ease in planning and scheduling.

In addition, monthly horoscopes for each birth sign reveal key issues for the year ahead including the most rewarding & challenging dates, romance indicators, and practical guidance for fun and profit. You will also find the major daily aspects, planetary sign changes in addition to the Moon's sign, phases, and void-of-course times along with best planting and fishing dates, eclipses, complete daily ephemeris, full guidance on lunar gardening, travel and vacation forecasts, and an in-depth introduction to astrology.



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Llewellyn's famous MOON SIGN BOOK and GARDENING ALMANAC has been published annually since 1905. It has been described as a complete guide to living in harmony with nature - putting everything you need to know in your pocket or purse!

In just 384, 5 ¼" x 8" pages you have complete guidance and easy-to-use tables to lunar gardening and best dates for every kind of activity involving animals and poultry, beauty, business, building, buying and selling, clothing, cooking and baking, dieting, egg setting, entertaining, fertility management, fishing and hunting, food preparation and preservation, gardening activities, hair, health and healing, home management, lawn care, legal matters, loans, marriage, money management, negotiating, personnel management, picking mushrooms, reconciliation, romance, surgery, training, travel, and much more. Also weather and economic forecasts and many practical articles on organic and natural living.


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Consult the stars anytime, anywhere, with this compact cosmic database that slides easily into your purse or briefcase. A National Calendar Award Winner, Llewellyn's Astrological Pocket Planner does what no other datebook does: It lets you trace the movements of the planets last year, this year, and next year. You'll find a regular datebook section for jotting your 2007 appointments, complete with major planetary aspects; a three-year ephemeris and aspectarian for 2006-2008; a listing of the planetary aspects; a time-zone chart; and a retrograde table.




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Recapture the magic of everyday living, and hearken back to the old ways with this eclectic treasury of folklore, spells, and practical how-tos. This year's edition emphasizes daily magic and features a dazzling array of articles (over fifty in all) on air magic, banishing rituals, Beltane recipes, color magic, earth magic, fire magic, household rituals, kitchen witchery, magical gardening, signs and sigils, water magic, and more! Look for the Moon's sign and phase, along with incense and color correspondences, to help you maximize the potential of your workings. There's also a handy list of Pagan holidays and festivals around the world-allowing you to celebrate a new tradition nearly every day of the year.




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This contemporary spell book with an antique Book-of-Days style returns for its fifth successful year. Witches and Pagans will find spells for all occasions, along with recipes, rituals, and meditations. It also includes crucial information for spellcasters: when the spell is appropriate, necessary implements, and where the spell should be performed. Icons categorize each spell under various headings: health, love, money, purification, and so on. Users who combine spells with astrology will find daily Moon signs and phases.




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Whether you want to whip up herbal remedies for your pets or or treat yourself to an herbal facial, Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac helps you get the most from nature's most versatile plants.

Today's top herbalists present nearly three dozen articles bursting with tips for growing and gathering herbs, and using them for natural health, beauty, cooking, crafts, and magic. Discover how to cook jams, jellies, and condiments; brew your own herbal liqueurs; grow medicinal herbs: attract wildlife with herbs; and make your own cleaning products. Also included are crafts for kids, herbal remedies for respiratory health, the history of curry, and wild plant legends.




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Whether your home is a small apartment or a palatial mansion, you want it to be something special. Now it can be with The Magical Household . Learn how to make your home more than just a place to live. Turn it into a place of security, life, fun and magic. Here you will not find the complex magic of the ceremonial magician. Rather, you will learn simple, quick and effective magical spells that use nothing more than common items in your house.




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Why purchase a book about only one zodiac sign when you can get the scoop on every sign in Llewellyn's generous Sun Sign Book? Gain amazing insights into yourself and all the important people in your life with upbeat and perceptive horoscopes by astrologer Kris Brandt Riske. 

Plus, you'll get articles from our trusted experts on a variety of topics, including home remodeling, Saturn sun shades, sun sign financials, twenty-first century careers, stylin' with the stars, world predictions, and holidays from hell.




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A water-smoothed stone . . . The wind . . . A candle's flame . . . A pool of water. These are the age-old tools of natural magic. Earth, Air, Fire & Water includes more than 75 spells, rituals and ceremonies with detailed instructions for designing your own magical spells. This book instills a sense of wonder concerning our planet and our lives; and promotes a natural, positive practice that anyone can successfully perform.




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* Available: February 2007

Llewellyn's Wicca Almanac: A Guide To Pagan Living returns with another irreverent, useful, and eclectic approach to the next twelve months. This year's edition features twenty-four wry and relevant articles on the Witchy lifestyle, travel, Witchcraft D.I.Y., the Wicca Wide Web and a variety of other topics. The contributors-an impressive assortment of innovative thinkers, authors, Witchvox contributors, and experts-include Lisa Allen, Link, Lupa, Jason Pitzl-Waters, Diana Rajchel, Tammy Sullivan, Patricia Telesco, Annie Wilder, Lady Mandrake Windwillow, and others.

As always, there's a week-at-a-glance almanac section to fuel your magical workings with each day's Moon information, Pagan holidays, plus planetary and color correspondences.




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Using the "Old Ways" enables you to live a better life and to deepen your understanding of the world. The tools and powers of magick are around you, waiting to be grasped and utilized. This book gives you the means to put Magick into your life, shows you how to make and use the tools, and gives you spells for every purpose.




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Do you feel like toasting the Gods with a glass of mead as you revel in the joys of life? Ever wish you could creep through the mists at night, hunting the Wild Lord? Embracing the Moon takes you into the core of Witchcraft, helping you weave magic into your daily routine. The spells and rituals are designed to give you the flexibility to experiment so that you are not locked into dogmatic, rigid degree-systems.




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More and more people are drawn to the Tarot for its captivating artwork and uncanny ability to guide us toward personal insight. Yet, newcomers often feel intimidated by this historic divination tool. Llewellyn's Tarot Kit for Beginners is designed for those who wish to embark on the exhilarating journey of Tarot reading.

Packed with wisdom and knowledge acquired by accomplished Tarot practitioner Janet Berres, the enclosed guidebook also explains the basics, such as choosing decks, deciphering card meanings, and working with spreads. Readers will learn the history of Tarot, the traditional structure of the deck, and the truth behind common Tarot myths. This kit also includes Lo Scarabeo's Universal Tarot, an ideal deck for beginners.




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Just as the moon waxes and wanes in the nighttime sky, so the tides of lunar energy ebb and flow around us and within us. Now you can learn to harness the magickal energy of the moon with Magick & Rituals of the Moon.

No other book provides this much in-depth material on the Esbats and the unique magickal potential associated with waxing and waning Moons; the Full Moon; the Dark and New Moons; moonrise and moonset. You'll discover dozens of tips and techniques for Moon-centered magick.




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Do you work magic with herbs? Do you use them in spells, for talismans or simply use their innate powers? If you don't have Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, you need to get it right away. This book has become a classic in its field. Paul Beyerl, a respected author on herbs calls it "...an essential reference book by students of herbalism and magick alike ... Scott's personable charm touches every page... I highly recommend this book." And Jeanne Rose, famous author of books on herbs and developer of an herbal course says "I love books like this ... It is accessible, easy to read, and with its encompassing index (all too often neglected), simple to use as well." Over 200,000 people already have this book and use it frequently.
In this edition of the book (it's expanded and revised on the 15th anniversary of original publication) you will find the magical properties and folklore of over 400 herbs! You'll also find lists of herbs based on their magical powers, their genders, their planetary rulers, and more. Perhaps the most important list is the folk name cross-reference. With that information, when a recipe calls for "bramble, " you'll know it needs blackberry. Or if the magic calls for "enebro," you'll know you that is juniper.
The main part of this book is the listings of the herbs. Each one includes names, associations, and magical attributions. Violets can be used for protection, luck, love, and more. Primrose is for protection and love. Garlic is for protection, healing, exorcism, lust, and prevention of theft.
This book is considered a classic. It is probably consulted more than any other book on this subject. If you want to learn the secrets of magical herbs, this book is a must!




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Over a century ago, a young boy left Wales and journeyed to America, where he started a small press, now known as Llewellyn Publications. Llewellyn George's adventurous spirit and Welsh heritage embodies The Llewellyn Tarot, which also celebrates the publisher's enduring legacy.

From the creator of the popular Legend: The Arthurian Tarot Kit, this lavishly illustrated deck offers universal appeal (based on Rider-Waite) with a Welsh twist. A compelling story unfolds starring Rhiannon as The Empress, Bran the Blessed as The Emperor, The Wild Herdsman as The Horned God (the Devil), Gwydion as The Magician, Llew Llaw Gyffes as the Bringer of Light, and other figures from Welsh mythology. Watercolor imagery beckons us forth into a mystic world of ancient forests, sensuous seascapes, and wondrous waterfalls-gorgeous landscapes brimming with mystery, meaning, and magic. Also included is The Llewellyn Tarot Companion, which features an introduction to the craft and history of tarot, along with Welsh legends infused in this deck.




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"Magic doesn't have to be just for holy days and Sabbats, says Dugan, a self-described 'garden witch' who has practiced witchcraft for fifteen years. Magic can also bring energy to everyday life, and can punctuate the rhythm of days and weeks. . . This book will be useful to novice practitioners, who may find it a winsome invitation to incorporating magic into daily life, and to women who are interested in Wicca. The book's layout is attractive and Dugan's writing style is hip and on-target for her audience (Lilith, for instance, is described as 'the original bad-ass chick')." Publishers Weekly


"Written by the Ellen Dugan, the 'Garden Witch' who has practiced her art for more than eighteen years, 7 Days of Magic: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for the Bewitching Week is a simple guidebook to delving into the magical potential of every day with the right charms and rituals. Each section focuses on a specific day of the week, and explores planetary influences, deities, flowers and plants, tarot cards, crystals and stones, herbs and spices, and more that are appropriate to that specific day. An easy-to-use walkthrough of basic witchcraft spells to encourage harmony, good luck, and happiness." Midwest Book Review


Enchantment is not limited to the Sabbats and the occasional full moon. Magic happens all the time and every day. 7 Days of Magic demonstrates how to successfully apply the specific magical energies of each day into spells, charms, and rituals.

Forget about memorizing massive correspondence charts. This practical, easy-to-use guide encourages readers to learn at their own pace. Every chapter-one for each day of the week-contains a small table of magical correspondences (planetary influence & symbol, deities, flowers & plants, metals, colors, crystals & stones, Tarot cards, herbs & spices), which are talked about in-depth within seven distinct sections. Each chapter ends with a magickal potpourri of sample spells and rituals.




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"In her first book-length work, Sabin presents a first-rate, fresh, and thorough addition to the burgeoning field of earth-based spiritual practice volumes...written in a light, informative style that magically mines depth, breadth and brevity."--Publishers Weekly


Due to the sheer number of Wicca 101 books on the market, many newcomers to the Craft find themselves piecing together their Wiccan education by reading a chapter from one book, a few pages from another. Rather than depending on snippets of wisdom to build a new faith, Wicca for Beginners provides a solid foundation to Wicca without limiting the reader to one tradition or path.
Embracing both the spiritual and the practical, Wicca for Beginners is a primer on the philosophies, culture, and beliefs behind the religion, without losing the mystery that draws many students to want to learn. Detailing practices such as grounding, raising energy, visualization, and meditation, this book offers exercises for core techniques before launching into more complicated rituals and spellwork.




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Here you will find the most complete information anywhere on the magical qualities of more than 100 crystals and gemstones as well as several metals. The information for each crystal, gem or metal includes: its related energy, planetary rulership, magical element, deities, Tarot Card, and the magical powers that each is believed to possess. Also included is a complete description of their uses for magical purposes. The classic on the subject.




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2004 COVR AWARD 2ND RUNNER-UP!

How does your magickal garden grow?. . .With violets, rosemary, and yarrow to attract faeries; an apple tree for love and health; and a circle of stones in some tucked-away corner? Whether you live in a cottage in the woods, a home in the suburbs, or a city apartment with a small balcony, a powerful and enchanted realm awaits you. Discover the secret language and magickal properties of the trees and flowers, herbs and plants found growing around you, and learn how to create your own witch''s garden.
Written with down-to-earth humor by a Master Gardener who is also a practicing witch, this creative and encouraging guide will inspire gardeners of all ages and experience levels. It includes a journal section that makes it easy to keep track of your progress, practical gardening advice, personal stories, and garden witchery lore and magick. Inside, you''ll get the dirt on:

  • flower folklore
  • moon gardening and astrological timing
  • faerie magick
  • beginning to advanced witchcraft
  • floral and herbal spells
  • Sabbat celebrations
  • "witch crafts" (sachets, wreaths, charm bags)
  • creating sacred space
  • shade, moonlight, and sun gardens
  • enchanted houseplant and container gardens
  • magickal herbal correspondences
  • garden blessings




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    This trusted guidebook by popular author Raymond Buckland has introduced candle magick to more than 300,000 readers. From winning love to conquering fear, obtaining money to improving relationships, Practical Candleburning Rituals is filled with simple candle rites that get real results.

    Newly updated and re-organized, this edition includes thirty-seven rituals-adapted for Christians and Pagans-that can be performed at home with readily available materials. No prior magickal knowledge is necessary. Diagrams and simple instructions make this candle magick primer an ideal practical guide for beginners.




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    Living Wicca is the long-awaited sequel to Scott Cunningham's wildly successful Wicca: a Guide for the Solitary Practitioner . This book is for those who have made the conscious decision to bring their Wiccan spirituality into their everyday lives. It provides solitary practitioners with the tools and added insights that will enable them to blaze their own spiritual paths-to become their own high priests and priestesses.




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    Anyone can practice divination. You don't need to be psychic, or believe that a higher power controls the cards. Anyone can learn to predict the future using the methods described in this book. Learn how to choose the methods that works best for you, and ask the right questions so you get accurate answers. Discover the secrets of a wide variety of methods, from Tarot cards and the I Ching to crystal gazing, palmistry, and even reading signs and omens in the world around you

    The real value of divination is in planning and prevention. If you like the answers you receive, continue on. If it looks like trouble ahead, adjust your course of action and see how your new plan affects the outcome. In this way you can use divination to fine tune your future and start living the life you've always dreamed of.




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    Lo Scarabeo's Astrological Oracle invites us into a galaxy of cosmic wisdom. This larger-than-average deck features evocative, Art Nouveau style images from the zodiac, along with symbols and attributes of signs and planets. Use this valuable oracle for a deeper understanding of people, events, and yourself.




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    For fifteen years, Amber K's "little green book" has guided thousands down the life-changing path of magick. Selling more than 200,000 copies, True Magick has truly struck a chord with Witches, Pagans, and magicians around the world.

    Presented here for the first time is the revised and expanded anniversary edition of True Magick. It features the same delightful introduction to the history and lore of magick, in addition to several varieties of magick, ranging from shamanism and Norse Magick to Voudun and Qabala. Amber K explains the basics, such as how to find or create ritual tools, establish a temple, plan a ritual, and cast spells safely and ethically. New material includes six more chapters, recommending reading for each chapter, and more than 100 added exercises.




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    Just imagine this: a friend gives you a ring to look at. She tells you that it has been in her family for generations. Suddenly, your mind is filled with images. Births and marriages, lovers and deathbeds, infants and the aged. You describe the images and your friend looks at you in shock. Everything you said was part of her family history. How could you have known?

    This wasn't luck. It was an actual skill called psychometry. And as with all skills, you can do exercises to improve it. Now you can learn how to enhance this ability and many others in William W. Hewitt's Psychic Development for Beginners.

    Using more than 25 examples and 44 easy but potent mental exercises, you'll learn to develop all of your psychic abilities. Psychometry is just one of them. Other skills you'll learn include psychic healing, telepathy (mental communication with others), clairvoyance, communication with the spirit world, prophecy, astral travel and creative visualization.

    Psychic abilities can be very practical, too. The book explains how to use your psychic abilities to develop a psychic alarm clock that can wake you up at any time you desire, keep you from falling asleep at the wrong time, or even help you find a parking place.




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    Even among believers in faeries, the active role of these astral-world creatures in ritual and magical workings has been virtually eliminated. This book discusses the existence of the astral plane, the personality of various faery types and faery mythology. It even teaches you how to create your own thought-form faery beings. Whether you are a Pagan or simply wish to venerate nature and commune with these creatures of the wild, A Witch's Guide to Faery Folk is an invaluable aid in this exciting exploration.





    "Each card in The Gilded Tarot is a small masterpiece. . . . A gorgeous addition to any tarot enthusiast's collection." New Age Retailer


    2005 Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR) Winner of Best Interactive Sideline category!

    Heralding archetypal elements of traditional Tarot, The Gilded Tarot is teeming with shimmering, classic imagery. High priestesses in flowing robes, wise emperors, knights on majestic steeds, mystics wielding magical tools, and other intriguing characters from medieval times abound in the Major and Minor Arcana. This richly colored, easy-to-use deck also features standard symbols for the card suits--swords, cups, wands, and pentacles--which provides universal appeal.

    This kit also includes The Gilded Tarot Companion, a clear and insightful guidebook to the deck's structure and each card's significance.




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    I want you to know right from the beginning that this is blatant pitch to get you to buy a special book.

    When marketing people have suggested that I use my editorial space as a 'bully pulpit' to do just that, I have resisted the idea, but this book is too important and potentially too valuable to you for me not to make this extra effort. This book can give you:

    1. One of the most powerful techniques to change your life and bring you enormous practical benefits.

    2. One of the most powerful techniques to transform your life and bring enormous spiritual benefits.
    3. The discipline to accomplish almost anything you can dream of.




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    Magical Herbalism unites the powers of plants and man to produce, and direct, change in accord with human will and desire. This is the Magic of amulets and charms, sachets and herbal pillows, incenses and scented oils, simples and infusions and anointments. It's Magic as old as our knowledge of plants.




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    Enhance Your Magical Practice

    Witchcraft is a joyous celebration of nature: of the seasons; of earth, fire, air, water, and spirit; of the waxing and waning moon and the fiery sun; of the life force manifesting as the Goddess and God. The Sacred Round, companion volume to In the Circle, takes you to the next level of spiritual development and magical prowess. Within the pages of this book, you will find instruction on:

  • spells
  • rituals
  • seasonal rites
  • the chakras
  • divination
  • magic
  • meditations
  • visualisations
  • Written by a practicing witch with many years of experience both living and teaching the Craft, The Sacred Round gives a unique view of both solitary practice, and the way a coven or group can interact to create powerful rituals and magical work.

    Whether you are a novice witch or a more experienced practitioner wanting to learn more, you will be encouraged and empowered by Craft Elder Elen Hawke's easy-to-follow yet meaningful teaching, while being moved by the beautiful and descriptive language. This guide to the Craft gives you the means to explore further, building a solid foundation for your own life as a witch.




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    Welcome to the Encyclopedia Britannica of spells, magic, and witchcraft. Written in a conversational, enticingly direct style, Solitary Witch is a massive, weighty compendium of ancient and modern Wiccan ideas and teachings. RavenWolf contrasts self-assure dinner radiance, which is everyone's heritage, and low self-esteem. Such advice is beneficial to younger people under constant peer and consumer pressures. RavenWolf presents blueprints for living well based on millennia of magical information....the appeal of this well-conceived book crosses several disciplines. -New Age Retailer


    Solitary Witch is for those serious about the Wiccan craft: it's a book for new witches who seek and understanding of the history and culture of magic in the Western world, and it includes bits and pieces of information the serious practicing witch might find useful. From charms and plantings to rituals and the history of herbal codes, this is packed with insights and advice for new generation witches. All are unique, important guides for new age readers. -Midwest Book Review




    The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation
    This book has everything a teen Witch could want and need between two covers: a magickal cookbook, encyclopedia, dictionary, and grimoire. It relates specifically to today's young adults and their concerns, yet is grounded in the magickal work of centuries past.

    Information is arranged alphabetically and divided into five distinct categories: (1) Shadows of Religion and Mystery, (2) Shadows of Objects, (3) Shadows of Expertise and Proficiency, (4) Shadows of Magick and Enchantment, and (5) Shadows of Daily Life. It is organized so readers can skip over the parts they already know, or read each section in alphabetical order.

    Selling Features

  • By the author of the best-selling Teen Witch and mother of four teen Witches
  • A jam-packed learning and resource guide for
  • serious young Witches
  • All categories are discussed in modern terms and their associated historical roots
  • Includes endnotes and footnotes that cite sources or add clarification
  • A training companion to Teen Witch and To Ride a Silver Broomstick




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