Author: Frances Billinghurst
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244487847
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 216
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The concept of a Divine Feminine, the Goddess, was central to the spiritual beliefs of our ancestors. Yet today, many people are still unfamiliar with Her. In Her Sacred Name: Writings on the Divine Feminine contains a collection of essays about the Goddess from historical origins through to specific aspects that the Sacred She was known by around the world. Discover the Sacred She as found within cultures including Egyptian, Greek and Roman, Celtic, African and ancient Mesopotamian. Learn how to (re)establish a deeper connection with various aspects of the Goddess in the 21st century. Honour the Divine Feminine through the construction of altars and shrines. Engage in meditations and learn how to perform specific rites (including a full moon rite).
Author: Frances Billinghurst
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1789046009
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 170
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The Dark Goddess is often associated with the Underworld where she leads the uninitiated through a transformative journey of self-discovery, change and soul renewal. She is connected with the unwanted, the forgotten, the ignored or even ashamed parts of our psyche. However there is more to her than that. Encountering the Dark Goddess: A Journey into the Shadow Realms guides you through what this challenging facet of the Divine Feminine, the Dark Goddess, is truly about, and encourages you to step through the veils into her hidden realm to explore 13 aspects of herself. Whether you seek healing from past trauma, release from fears or acceptance of the “unacceptable” aspects of your self, Encountering the Dark Goddess: A Journey into the Shadow Realms offers ways for you to transform and heal your life through the power of meditation, ritual and inner journeying with the Dark Goddess into her shadowy realms. Use the 13 goddess myths as a guide to discover how to remove the stagnant and unwanted and embrace the ever changing aspects of life that can drag us into the pits of despair. When we connect to the Dark Goddess, we are able to find the light within the darkness and our lives are enriched through the integration of all aspects of our soul as a perfect whole.
Author: Frances Billinghurst
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1803411503
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 169
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The moon and witchcraft go hand in hand. Lady Lunar has long been both a guide and a companion, a sign by which we mark time, all the while she gently aids us in our explorations into the self and magical workings. She is a reflection of not only the sun’s light but also the endless cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth. The ebbing and flowing energy of the moon influences our thoughts and emotions. Many people believe that this energy can also bring change and enhance our own lives, through knowing when and how to use it. On Her Silver Rays: A Guide to the Moon, Myth and Magick is a collection of science, myth, poetry, and ritual. It will guide you through working with the different phases of the moon in order to gain a better sense of wellbeing. Discover how best to harness the lunar energies for healing and emotional strength, as well as physical and mental wellness. Deepen your connection with Lady Lunar through making your own ‘moon water’, prayer beads, incense and anointing oils. Through the keeping of a lunar diary, learn how to effectively manifest and release with the endless changing energies of the moon. Create your own unique moon names regardless of where you live. When you are ready to take your moon magick deeper, this book will guide you through the differing astrological signs, cosmic events, including Blue and Black Moons, as well as working with both solar and lunar eclipses, and even how to make your own Kamea of the Moon. More than just another book about working with the moon, On Her Silver Rays: A Guide to the Moon, Myth and Magick is an informative guide to developing a deep ultimate connection with our night time companion.
Author: Frances Billinghurst
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244751390
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 292
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There are eight seasonal festivals (referred to as sabbats) that make up the ""Wheel of the Year"". ""Dancing the Sacred Wheel"" draws on the author's own personal experience of following a traditional Pagan spiritual path and creating ritual over 20 years in southern Australia. Combining traditional Pagan lore with history in order to develop a relationship with her local environment, the author also offers invaluable pointers as to how to incorporate the localised elements into something that also provides a ?traditional? feel. ""Dancing the Sacred Wheel"" not only provides an in-depth look the folklore and myth associated with each sabbat, but also discusses ways of creating specific rituals and observances that acknowledge each seasonal ?gateway? when the local environment is reflecting something completely different. ""Dancing the Sacred Wheel"" challenges the reader, regardless of which hemisphere they reside, to draw inspiration from their environment, and to create their own unique Wheel of the Year.
Author: Frances Billinghurst
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244749442
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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Based on the training course of the same name run by the Temple of the Dark Moon (Adelaide), ""The Wytch's Circle: A Practical Guide to the Art Magickal"" contains expanded course notes where the main objective is to provide the student with a degree of insight into the practices of contemporary wtchcraft. From this starting point, they can confidently take what they require in order to enhance their own personal practice in a manner what best resonates with them with respect to a number of different magickal techniques and ritual workings. While the material contained within this book is written from a Southern Hemispheric perspective, it teaches the student, regardless of where they reside, how to open themselves to the sacred Mysteries that are found within contemporary witchcraft.
Author: Frances Billinghurst
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1789046653
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 170
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There are an abundance of approaches to witchcraft and modern Wicca today with many encouraging an “anything goes” approach, opposed to what Gerald Gardner, the founder of modern witchcraft, set out. Contemporary Witchcraft: Foundational Practices for a Magical Life offers an alternative for the seeker who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of a more traditional approach to the Craft. By tapping into the essence of the teachings handed down by Gardner, and later Alex Sanders, this book provides the reader with invaluable tools and techniques that will enable them to set a foundation upon which to build their ongoing magical and spiritual practice. Regardless of whether the seeker is interested in joining a coven or not, contemporary witchcraft is about dedication and devotion in order for the greater mysteries to be revealed. Contemporary Witchcraft: Foundational Practices for a Magical Life offers an insight into how the non-initiate can achieve this in their own practices
Author: Frances Billinghurst
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244863067
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 62
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Wicca, modern day witchcraft, is said to be the fastest growing spiritual practice in the Western world. As an earth-centric belief system, Wicca has much to offer the world through its focus on balance and harmony, as well as the recognition of magical power that is inherent in the universe as well as within ourselves. "A Little Book of Wicca" is designed to offer a brief introduction into the practices of Wicca, what Wiccans believe, and what it actually means to be a Wiccan. This book sheds some insight into the philosophies and ethics contained within this earth-centric spiritual practice. Having been written from a Southern Hemispheric perspective, "A Little Book of Wicca" also offers a much needed starting point for seekers or those of a curious mind living south of the equator.
Author: Virginia Ramey Mollenkott
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1625646054
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 129
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Endorsements: "A calm, well-balanced, carefully prepared book. . . . Excellent for adult Bible discussion groups, for occasional sermons, for suggesting ways of inclusive language. This book teaches and directs without antagonizing." --The Bible Today "A persuasive book, useful for personal reflection and group discussion, and ideal for gift-giving." --Daughters of Sarah "This is no dry erudite volume. It rubs salve in personal wounds inflicted by centuries of biblical misreading." --Sojourners "The book reflects careful research; it is written in a style that will appeal to those interested in the implications of biblical research but without the time or inclination to follow the involved discussions of biblical scholarship." --National Catholic Reporter
Author: Tamara Von Forslun
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664105697
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 390
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No matter what land, culture, country or faith, the Goddess is alive and well and attracting not only women to Her many paths and Her Mysteries but also men who have realised and awakened the feminine within and without as needed in this time of great uncertainty. It is time not to suppress the feminine, but Empower Her, so the world can see the true beauty in everything that She stands for and represents. She is not separate from the world, She is the world, and everything has a little light of the Goddess within them if they only take off their blinkers and let Her shine forth. Let us all now honour the Great Mother and in this great hour of need for a Mother, let us honour all Mothers throughout women’s forgotten past and listen to Her-story not his-story. It is the Patriarchal religions of the world that have created a world of uncertainty, imbalance, and fear. Let us NOW through the Divine Feminine remove the imbalance of the patriarchal warring world and assist our own community in EMPOWERING women and men to awaken to a world of harmony, peace and equilibrium, The Golden Age of Harmony and Equilibrium is NOW!. Let us as a sisterhood, daughters, nieces, sisters, mothers, grandmothers and all women and men under the Light of the Goddess in all Her cultures, names, and differences awaken Her to our world, and through us let Her shine. In honouring the Great Mother we shall spread Her love and honour all Mothers, all women of every faith, culture, and path. “May The Goddess hold you gently in the palms of Her hands, And always close to Her heart!” Lady Tamara Von Forslun Elder High Priestess of the Clan of Boskednan – Tribe of the Crow
Author: Frances Billinghurst
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781499644807
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 214
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The concept of a Divine Feminine, the Goddess, was central to the spiritual beliefs of our ancestors. Yet today, many people are still unfamiliar with Her.The first evidence of the worship of the Goddess, or at least the female principle, dated back to around 35,000 BCE with the discovery of "Venus figurines", and throughout time, has been honoured in various cultures all around the world."In Her Sacred Name: Writings on the Divine Feminine" contains a collection of essays about the Goddess from historical origins through to specific aspects that the Sacred She was known by around the world.• Discover the Sacred She as found within cultures including Egyptian, Greek and Roman, Celtic, African and ancient Mesopotamian.• Learn how to (re)establish a deeper connection with various aspects of the Goddess in the 21st century.• Honour the Divine Feminine through the construction of altars and shrines.• Engage in meditations and learn how to perform specific rites (including a full moon rite).Frances Billinghurst is the founder of The Goddess House (Adelaide) and has been conducting workshops and rituals about the Goddess for over 20 years. She is the author of "Dancing the Sacred Wheel: A Journey through the Southern Sabbats" and has contributed to anthologies about the Goddess including "Unto Herself: A Devotional Anthology for Independent Goddesses", "A Mantle of Stars: A Devotional Anthology to the Queen of Heaven", "The Faery Queens", "Naming the Goddess", and "The Bosom of Isis".
