Cartomancy is fortune-telling or divination using a deck of playing cards. Forms of cartomancy appeared soon after playing cards were first introduced into Europe in the 14th century. Practitioners of cartomancy are generally known as cartomancers, card readers, or simply readers. Cartomancy is one of the oldest of the more common forms of fortune-telling. In English-speaking countries the most common form of cartomancy is generally Tarot card reading.

Deborean A combination of Celtic tradition and Native American, most often Cherokee. Formed in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, the Carolinas and southwestern Virginia sometime between 1780 and 1800. This tradition originated as a result of marriages or family unions between the predominantly Celtic settlers and the Cherokee residents.

This is D. A. Goodrich's third chapbook, a little darker and more provocative than the first two. This one deals with terror, cruelty, disease, inhumanity and torture. Enjoy!

The art of tea leaf reading has been around for centuries and is a powerful tool to gain insight into the past, present and future. Tea leaf reading is a form of divination where the seer reads into the signs and symbols found in a cup of brewed tea leaves. By interpreting these symbols, the seer can gain insight into their life and the lives of those around them. There are many benefits to buying and using a book on tea leaf reading. One of the primary benefits to buying and using a book on tea leaf reading is that it provides comprehensive instructions on how to conduct a tea leaf reading. Such a book will contain descriptions of the various symbols that may appear in the tea leaves and the interpretations of those symbols. Additionally, the book will provide guidance on how to properly prepare and brew the tea for the best results. Finally, the book may contain tips and tricks for interpreting the symbols on the cup for more detailed and insightful readings. Another great benefit to buying and using a book on tea leaf reading is that it provides an opportunity for self-reflection. By studying the instructions and interpretations provided in the book, the reader can identify and explore their own innermost desires and fears. Through the process of tea leaf reading, the reader can gain insight into their current state of mind, as well as any unconscious patterns of behavior that may be impacting their life. Finally, buying and using a book on tea leaf reading also provides the reader with a valuable opportunity to gain insight into the lives of others. By studying the various symbols in the tea leaves, the reader can gain insight into the past, present and future of the person who is the focus of the reading. This can be a powerful tool for understanding a person's behavior and can even provide invaluable advice on how to support them through difficult times. In conclusion, there are many benefits to buying and using a book on tea leaf reading. Such a book offers comprehensive instructions on how to conduct a tea leaf reading, provides an opportunity for self-reflection and can even provide insight into the lives of others. As such, tea leaf reading can be a powerful tool for gaining insight and understanding.

A practical guide to the art of fortune telling using cards. As well as giving the historical background of cartomancy and its cultural, magical and astrological ramifications, there are explanations of 15 different card reading methods with step-by-step guidance for self analysis.

How to use playing cards for divination

Fully revised and expanded with fresh insights, this new edition of The Elements of Ritual is a must-have resource on Wiccan ritual. Not only does it teach you step-by-step how to cast a circle, but it also explains why each step is important. Deborah Lipp looks at every phase through an elemental lens, revealing the process (earth), mythology (water), mystical inspiration (fire), and theology (air) behind it. The Elements of Ritual now features updates throughout on gender and polarity as well as all-new sections on the history of elemental associations and raising the cone of power. This edition also includes alternate orders for the traditional steps of ritual. You will learn how to write your own rituals, discover new ideas on magical tools, and use meditations to deepen your understanding of Wicca's most enduring rite.

Witchcraft for Tomorrow answers many frequently asked questions about witchcraft including: 'How can I find a witches' coven?' and 'How can I become a witch?' Doreen Valiente tells you what the old religion of witchcraft has to offer the new age of Aquarius; how the age-old Craft of the Wise can be practised in the modern world; how to initiate yourself as a witch and found your own coven. The author, who was the leading figure in the establishment of the modern Wiccan movement, includes a new Book of Shadows (the witches' handbook of rituals and instructions) based upon ancient magical tradition but geared to the age of the future. There are witch songs, spells, incantations and practical advice on how to run a coven and how to acquire your own collection of magical implements; as well as methods of divination and other witch lore. The author shows how the oral traditions of witchcraft throw light not only upon the origins of the present-day witch cult and the activities of the witch leader George Pickingill and his covens, but also upon the mystery of the founding of the famous magical order, the Golden Dawn. Also discussed is the relationship between the witchcraft of Britain and Europe and the magical belief of the Far East. Do both traditions hark back to the legendary city of Shamballah and to the shamanistic practices of Asia? And why do the secret circles of the witches resemble those of the Tantric sex-magic of India?

Reveals how the ancient Celtic text of the Mabinogion was the mythical predecessor to the legends of King Arthur. • Revised edition of Arthur and the Sovereignty of Britain (UK) that includes the author's latest research and insights. • A comprehensive reader's companion with synopsis of stories and full commentary. • Written by renowned scholar Caitlín Matthews, author of The Celtic Wisdom Tarot (15,000 sold). The ancient Celtic stories of the Mabinogion have received universal recognition from scholars as both sources of the Arthurian legend and keys to insights into the ancient magic of the Celtic Otherworld. Now renowned Celtic scholar Caitlín Matthews, drawing on a full range of medieval texts and ancient Welsh writings, provides a fully revised and updated reader's guide to these rich and far-reaching tales. In King Arthur and the Goddess of the Land, Matthews sheds particular light on Sovereignty, the Goddess of the sacred land of Britain, and the spiritual principle of the Divine Feminine. Clearly revealed are the many alternate forms taken by the Goddess of the Land--including her incarnation as Morgan of Avalon, who plays a dominant role in the Arthurian cycle. Also established are links between the legendary characters of the Mabinogion and their counterparts in other living myths of the Western world. Through the marriage of the Celtic kings to the Goddess of the Land, the sacred contract between political rulership and responsibility for the land's well-being is dramatically revealed. In King Arthur and the Goddess of the Land, Matthews once again articulates definitively the continuing relevance of ancient Celtic thought and belief as illustrated in the powerful myths and legends of ancient Britain.