Celestially Auspicious Occasions

Author : Donna Henes
Publisher : Perigee Trade
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Celestially Auspicious Occasions written by Donna Henes and published by Perigee Trade. This book was released on 1996 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From ancient times to the present there have been special days that mark the passage of time, announce the arrival or retreat of the sun, moon, and stars, and signify holy days and holidays alike. Celestially Auspicious Occasions presents a fascinating cross-cultural exploration of the rites and rituals inspired by heavenly events, from Valentine's Day to the blue moon to connection between ancient Egyptian beliefs and Easter eggs.

Author : Donna Henes
Publisher : Perigee Trade
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Celestially Auspicious Occasions written by Donna Henes and published by Perigee Trade. This book was released on 1996 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From ancient times to the present there have been special days that mark the passage of time, announce the arrival or retreat of the sun, moon, and stars, and signify holy days and holidays alike. Celestially Auspicious Occasions presents a fascinating cross-cultural exploration of the rites and rituals inspired by heavenly events, from Valentine's Day to the blue moon to connection between ancient Egyptian beliefs and Easter eggs.

Author : Greg Matloff
Publisher : SCB Distributors
ISBN 13 : 1838128050
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Starlight Starbright: Are Stars Conscious? Second Edition written by Greg Matloff and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only thing we can be absolutely sure of is our own consciousness. But what is consciousness? Is it a property that is unique to humans or do we share it with other lifeforms? Or is the philosophical doctrine of panpsychism correct—are stars and the entire universe conscious in some sense? Early chapters in this book examine the prehistory, mythology, and history of this topic. Arguments are presented from the viewpoints of shamans, philosophers, poets, quantum physicists, and novelists. A simple “toy” model of panpsychism is then presented, in which a universal field of proto- consciousness interacts with molecular bonds via the vacuum fluctuation pressure of the Casimir Effect. It is shown how this model is in congruence with an anomaly in stellar motions called “Parenago’s Discontinuity.” Cool, redder, less massive stars such as the Sun apparently circle the center of the galaxy faster than their hotter, bluer, more massive sisters. This discontinuity occurs at the point in the stellar distribution where molecules begin to appear in stellar spectra. As described in the first edition of this book, observations of main sequence stars out to ~260 light years and giant stars out to >1,000 light years—using the ESA Hipparcos space observatory—support the reality and non-locality of Parenago’s Discontinuity. Local, more conventional explanations for this phenomenon are not supported by observations of other galaxies and the spiral arms of the Milky Way. Since 2014, the new ESA Gaia space observatory has been obtaining kinematics and position data for ~1 billion stars in our galaxy. The first Gaia data release in 2016 has been used in 2018 by a Russian team to demonstrate Parenago’s Discontinuity for a large stellar sample out to ~500 light years from the Sun. These observations support the hypothesis that anomalistic stellar motion is due to stellar volition, as described by philosopher/author Olaf Stapledon in his classic novel Star Maker, as previously discussed by the author in the peer-reviewed Journal of the British Interplanetary Society (JBIS). In light of the new Gaia observations and work by other researchers, it is not impossible that panpsychism is emerging from the realm of philosophy as a new subdivision of observational astronomy. Simple models of universal proto-consciousness may be subject to inductive tests using current and future space observatories. A special feature of this book is the chapter frontispiece art by C Bangs.

Author : Steven D. Farmer, Ph.D
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1401932746
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sacred Ceremony written by Steven D. Farmer, Ph.D and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2002-10-31 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Sacred Ceremony: How to Create Ceremonies for Healing, Transitions, and Celebrations, Steven Farmer offers ideas on how to create your own ceremonies to consecrate the critical events and passages that you experience on your life’s journey.

Author : Vicki Noble
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1591438586
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rituals and Practices with the Motherpeace Tarot written by Vicki Noble and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-02-10 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A spiritual guidance system with rituals to tap into and manifest feminine divine energy through the Motherpeace deck • Contains over 20 rituals, exercises, and readings that integrate tarot with spiritual practice, rites, and celebrations • Demonstrates how Motherpeace cards may be used to improve health, relationships, and personal insight; celebrate holidays; and commune with the divine forces of the universe • By the cocreator of the Motherpeace deck (more than 200,000 copies sold) First printed during the crest of the women’s spirituality movement, the Motherpeace deck created a sensation as a multicultural tarot designed specifically for women. Depicting people of color, older women, children, animals, and balanced roles for men and women, the Motherpeace deck embraces images from ancient cultures and contemporary tribal peoples to convey the fundamental principles of cooperation, relatedness, egalitarianism, and ecstatic communion. Rituals and Practices with the Motherpeace Tarot offers a deep spiritual practice that taps into and manifests the divine feminine through ritual readings, rites of passage, daily meditative practice, and seasonal celebration. Vicki Noble teaches how to use the imagery of the Motherpeace deck to read the past, present, and future; invoke good health on all planes; nurture healthy relationships; receive divine guidance during critical decision-making; and celebrate sacred holidays. Her book is a useful tool for both beginners and those with extensive knowledge of tarot.

Author : Jennifer Hunter
Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806518879
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 21st Century Wicca written by Jennifer Hunter and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the basics of wicca practice to lessons in the practicalities of magic.

Author : Wendy Pfeffer
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0399538674
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book We Gather Together written by Wendy Pfeffer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fall equinox signals the time of year when we gather our harvests and give thanks for their bounty. With accessible, lyrical prose and vibrant illustrations, this nonfiction picture book explains the science behind autumn and the social history of harvest-time celebrations. We Gather Together presents a remarkable range of cultural traditions throughout the ages and the world, many of which have influenced our contemporary Thanksgiving holiday. Simple science activities, ideas for celebrating in school and at home, and a further reading list are included in the back of the book.

Author : Jason Mankey
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738760986
Total Pages : 574 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Witch's Wheel of the Year written by Jason Mankey and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2019-12-08 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make Your Sabbats Joyful, Powerful, and Deeply Spiritual with 24 New, Customizable Rituals Designed to perfectly fit your needs—whether you're a solitary practitioner or part of a group—this marvelous book will enhance your sabbat celebrations in many fun and meaningful ways. Jason Mankey provides three all-new rituals for every sabbat—one for solitaries, one for covens, and one for large gatherings. Each ritual is flexible enough for you to pick and choose the components that best suit your intentions. Explore the history and traditions of all eight sabbats and learn why and how rituals became such an important part of Witchcraft. Discover the ins and outs of ritual practice as well as guidance on planning, decorating, presenting, and adapting. Witch's Wheel of the Year is incredibly versatile for all Witches looking to enhance their craft and their connection to the sacred sabbats.

Author : Donna Henes
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
ISBN 13 : 0486829952
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bless This House written by Donna Henes and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2018-05-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An urban shaman explains how to conduct blessing ceremonies that sanctify the home and other personal spaces. Learn about cleansing agents and how to use them to shower the home with love, luck, abundance, and protection.

Author : Barbara Biziou
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1616404671
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Joy of Family Rituals written by Barbara Biziou and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FAMILIES PERFORM RITUALS each day without knowing it. Celebrating birthdays, eating a meal together, taking daily walks to the park, making French toast on Sunday mornings, donating to the homeless during the holidays; all are examples of the rituals families use to become closer and strengthen their bond. The Joy of Family Rituals is a recipe book for families who wish to enrich their lives with rituals by reflecting on their significance and making them a part of daily life. Rituals can help a family communicate, foster spiritual connections, and provide a secure foundation for growth. The Joy of Family Rituals makes it easy to incorporate rituals into family life. Barbara Biziou explains the meaning and history of each ritual, many of which date back to our ancestors, and gives advice on purpose, timing, ingredients and follow-up. Biziou encourages readers to adjust the rituals and introduce their own traditions to suit the family's needs. Finally, each ritual contains a true-life story of how it has affected a family, providing a template for ways in which your family's life might also be enriched and strengthened. "Consciously creating rituals can work miracles in our lives. The Joy of Ritual tells you exactly how to get started."-Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom "The Joy of Ritual is a road map to celebrating life. This book will be a great companion on your journey to attaining clarity, balance, and calmness amid the chaos of life."-Donna Karan BARBARA BIZIOU is an internationally acclaimed teacher of practical spirituality and global rituals. She is a life coach, voice dialogue facilitator, interfaith minister, and motivational speaker. She has lectured and taught around the world. She currently resides in New York managing her company, Blue Lotus Productions.