The ABC of Magic Charms (A Revised and Expanded Edition)
by Elizabeth Pepper

Since the dawn of mankind, an obscure instinct in the human spirit has sought protection from mysterious forces beyond mortal control. Human beings sought benefaction in the three realms that share Earth with us; animal, mineral and vegetable. All three, humanity discovered, contain mysterious properties discovered over millennia through occult divination. Find within: *A formidable collection of symbols from prehistoric time to the present. *An alphabet from the Egyptian Ab. *Planetary Influences and Gems. *Charts and Correspondences. *Pythagorean Numbers. *Powers of the Tetragrammaton. *And much, much more! An enlarged edition of Magic Charms from A to Z, this 188-page soft cover book has been compiled by the staff of The Witches’ Almanac.

Balkan Traditional Witchcraft
by Radomir Ristic

Published in English for the first time, this groundbreaking book by Radomire Ristic is a compilation of historical data, anthropological studies, and the authors own experiences and interviews with the Witches of the Balkans. Covering both theory and practice, the book gives a complete system of Balkan Traditional Witchcraft. Balkan Traditional Witchcraft is an ancient system from humanity's dawn that has survived into modern times due to the unique history of the region, and its practice can be applied to any culture, state or region in the world. Translated into English by Michael C. Carter, Jr., this book - a bestseller in its native Serbia - is an incredible look into the world of the Balkan Witch, covering ritual trance, tools, rites for healing, love, divination, defense and for making charms. It also explores the supernatural beings that Balkan Witches share their world with, deities, fairies and other spirits. There has never been such a deep exploration of the magic of this region available in English before.

Be Blessed - Daily Devotions for Busy Wiccans and Pagans
by Denise Dumars

Books of Daily devotions for traditional religions are plentiful, but few such books exist for Wicca and Paganism. That’s why Be Blessed is so unique and valuable. It will help pagans and Wiccans access deities in their everyday lives and provide practitioners of magick simple ways to improve their abilities. With her lively tone, author Denise Dumars also recounts humorous stories of her own mistakes and what she’s learned from them. Use the affirmations in the book when you get up or before you go to bed, as you travel to and from work, in the office, at home, on vacation, or whenever else you might need help or guidance. Be Blessed is not a calendar book; most of the devotions and other workings can be done on any day of the year. Indeed, within you will find such workings as: Chi Gong stretches to wake up your body; Ritual Bathing for purification; Ways to improve self-esteem; Talking to Gods and Goddesses; Sample visualizations; do-it-yourself meditations. This is a 224-page soft cover book.

Being a Pagan - Druids, Wiccans and Witches Today
by Ellen Evert Hopman & Lawrence Bond

More than 60 pagan leaders and teachers describe in their own words what they believe and what they practice. Addresses how Pagans view parenting, organized religion, and politics. Introduces the wide range of possibilities within the neo-Pagan movement. Who are the pagans and what do they stand for? Why would some of the members of the best-educated, most materially comfortable generation of Americans look back to mystical traditions many millennia old? During the last few decades, millions of people have embraced ancient philosophies that honor Earth and the spiritual power of each individual. Ways of worship from sources as diverse as the pre-Christian Celts, ancient Egypt, and Native American traditions are currently helping their followers find meaning in life while living in the Information Age. In this book Pagan leaders and teachers describe in their own words what they believe and what they practice. From Margot Adler, an NPR reporter and author of Drawing Down the Moon, to Isaac Bonewits, ArchDruid and founder of a modern neo-Druidic organization, those interviewed in this book express the rich diversity of modern Paganism. Hopman’s insightful questions draw on her own experiences as a Pagan and Druid as well as on her extensive research. With coauthor Lawrence Bond, she examines how Pagans address such issues as parenting, organized religion, and politics. The resulting dialogues illuminate the modern Pagan revival.