Promotes awareness of mind/body/spirit connection and provides techniques for healthier living.

You’re no idiot, of course. You know life is a journey and that physical birth and death are its points of transition. Many people, across cultures and faiths, believe the spirit lives on—and have experienced contact with the spirits of loved ones who have passed to the higher side. This contact is joyous, comforting, and healing—but you wonder if it’s really real and whether you can share in it, too. Don’t give up the spirit! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Communicating with Spirits will show you exactly how to uncover your own mediumistic capabilities and connect with those no longer on the earth plane. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --Tips on how to connect with your personal divine energy through prayer, meditation, and dreams. --Information on the birth of the human soul—as perceived through theological, metaphysical, and spiritual viewpoints. --Exercises to help you develop your mediumistic abilities. --Tangible evidence of the continuity of life as presented through the experiences and spirit drawings of medium Rita S. Berkowitz.

Be on the side of the angels As technology, war, and other global changes occur, now more than ever people are looking to connect to a higher spirituality. Spiritual practitioners and spiritual explorers alike can utilize The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Connecting with Your Angels to connect with the angels around them, gaining invaluable knowledge of their abilities to bring clarity, perspective, and healing in one's life. • 82% of women and 72% of men in America today believe in angels, according to a Gallup poll (2007) • Books on angels show strong sales records • Includes a detailed angel glossary and a comprehensive listing of resources • Foreword by spiritual advisor Tina Michelle

A comprehensive look at Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and continental Celtic traditions, both pagan and Christian, this guide includes the Celtic approach to shamanism, fairies, Wicca, neopaganism, magic, and Druidism. It draws a map for today’s Celtic quest, with the way of the pilgrim, honor of one’s ancestors, and the language and culture. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Yorkshire Celtic Wisdom helps you understand the many varieties of celtic spirituality and mysticism. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • The spiritual history of the Celts, from ancient shamans to renowned druids to modern paganism. • The magical realm of spirit—otherwise known as the otherworld. • The mysticism of the natural world, from standing to holy wells • Why myths and stories are so important to the Celtic tradition.

This guide tells you everything you need to know about the physical, emotional, and spiritual healing power of these crystals.

Get into the spirit of chakras. In the last decade, as Westerners have become more familiar with Eastern medicine, the term "chakra" has entered the mainstream lexicon. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Chakras introduces both the major and minor chakras - energy centers along the nervous system that are said to revitalize both the body and the spirit - and explains their qualities, the signs of balance and imbalance, and the healing techniques for each, teaching readers how to enjoy healthier lives. *The most comprehensive and up-to-date guide on the subject *"Realigning your chakras" is popular in spas, yoga, massage, Reiki

Provides advice on how and when to meditate and techniques on ways to relax and unwind, and includes a collection of brief meditations and reflections.

You’re no idiot, of course. You know that shamans are also known as medicine men and women, who use the power of the mind and call on spiritual helpers to heal the afflicted. However, this ancient art has been put to more modern uses, including problem-solving, empowerment, and personal mastery. But you don’t have to trek through steamy Amazonian jungles or frigid Siberian tundra to become enlightened in the ways of shamanism! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Shamanism will show exactly how to discover your own shamanic power—and how that power will guide you in your everyday life! In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: - Shamanic history—from its origins in Paleolithic times to its spreading influence today. - Power animals—where to locate them and how they communicate with you. - How to take a shamanic journey—traveling through the Lower, Upper, and Middle Worlds, and exploring your past or future. - Shamanic healing techniques in use with modern medicine.

Provides an introduction to the different syles of Celtic spirituality, covering such topics as the three paths, mythology, the role of ancestors, and incorporating the Celtic life into today's lifestyles.

You’re no idiot, of course. But finding the perfect expression of your spirituality can prove long and challenging. You might already be attracted to paganism, but considering the variety of traditions and paths that fall in this category, you’ll need a spiritual guide. Seek no further! Whether you’re interested in following the pagan path or just curious to know more, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Paganism will enlighten you on this fascinating array of nature-based beliefs and practices. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you’ll learn about: • The basic principles of shamanism, druidism, Wicca, and more. • How to deepen your connection to the Goddess, the God, and nature. • The fundamentals of meditation, magic, divination, and spiritual healing. • Tips on incorporating pagan rituals into your modern lifestyle.