"The first time I called myself a 'Witch' was the most magical moment of my life."― Margot Adler. Merry Meet! I am a witch who lives in a small mountain village in Italy, and witchcraft and magic are a daily part of my life. It has been a strange, wondrous, sometimes terrifying, and painful journey that brought me here from Canada, where I was born. When I first arrived in Italy, I had the opportunity to visit an archaeological site that was sacred to the indigenous pagans in the area. Alone, I thought this would be a great time to do some shamanic work and try to connect with any of the local spirits who might be around. Not only was I given the gift of many new insights, but I had the uncanny feeling that the Spirits of the Land and Sky were preparing a project for me. At the time I had no idea what that project was going to be, but I now understand it to be, at least in part, the writing of this book. An invitation to learn about witchcraft, what it is and how to do it. I am a modern cosmic witch, and this book will give you a good basic introduction to what it means to be a witch in the 21st century. "To reclaim the word witch is to reclaim our right, as women, to be powerful" - Starhawk. This is a book about witches and witchcraft written by a witch and designed to be accessible to anyone who has even had a mild curiosity about this subject. Here we will explore our traditions, myths, magic, female sexuality, the supernatural, and empowerment. I will write about the terror of the European witch hunts, and some of the historical witches I have come across in my research and how these women have inspired me. We will then fly up to the present day, when millions of people across the world are identifying as witches and pagans at a time when nature is at serious risk and Western society desperately needs to be enchanted. The intention of this book is to inspire, enchant, empower, and challenge you, whether you identify as a witch or not. Welcome to Cosmic Witch! Welcome to Magic!

Journal of cosmology, philosophy, myth, and culture.

The redshifted 21-cm signal is set to transform astrophysical cosmology, bringing a historically data-starved field into the era of Big Data. Corresponding to the spin-flip transition of neutral hydrogen, the 21-cm line is sensitive to the temperature and ionization state of the cosmic gas, as well as to cosmological parameters. Crucially, with the development of new interferometers it will allow us to map out the first billion years of our Universe, enabling us to learn about the properties of the unseen first generations of galaxies. Rapid progress is being made on both the observational and theoretical fronts, and important decisions on techniques and future direction are being made. The Cosmic 21-cm Revolution gathers contributions from current leaders in this fast-moving field, providing both an overview for graduate students and a reference point for current researchers.

The stars align with this celestial journal to help you keep track of your astrological calendar and create a personal account of how planetary alignments impact your life. Whether you’re just starting to dabble in the world of astrology or are looking for ways to continue developing your practice, The Astrology Journal has all the tools you need to succeed. This journal includes a basic overview of key astrological information that can help you develop your journal entries. Need a reminder about the qualities of certain signs? Trying to track the moon phases? Interested in certain planets? This accessible, beginner-friendly overview answers all your astrology questions so you can focus solely on your journal. You will also dive into the why and how of astrological learning including how to build a completely customized celestial grimoire. Perhaps you want to track your mood during certain moon phases and build certain rituals to help you during those times. Maybe you’re interested in understanding birth chart readings and want to make note of your discoveries. No matter your interest, these tips and tricks will help you get started. For beginner and advanced astrology experts, this journal has exactly what you need to start your celestial journey today!

Avoid burnout, find inspiration, discover self-soothing tips and more in this unique self-care astrology book from BuzzFeed. What does being happy look like, and how does astrology and self-care play a role in your overall health, happiness, and well-being? What do you need to know to take care of yourself mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and to be the healthiest, most joyful, best version of yourself? For the first time ever, BuzzFeed brings their pop culture and astrology expertise to this officially licensed gift book combining the zodiac with advice on what each star sign says about living your best life. Get started on your self-care cosmic journey by discovering everything you need to know about being the happiest, healthiest version of you including tips and advice for every zodiac sign on healthy habits, sleep care, managing stress, avoiding burnout, inspiration for working out, maintaining motivation and focus, boosting your mood, and much more. This book includes a bright, bold package and lush illustrations throughout.

Using the image of the Universe as a Cosmic Kitchen, this book guides readers in affirmations and visualization techniques for placing the orders that they want. Humorous and easy to read.

Featuring the latest observations and most compelling theories, this book provides a firm foundation for exploring the more speculative reaches of our current understanding."--BOOK JACKET.

More than half of American adults and more than seventy-five percent of young Americans believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life. This level of belief rivals that of belief in God. American Cosmic examines the mechanisms at work behind the thriving belief system in extraterrestrial life, a system that is changing and even supplanting traditional religions. Over the course of a six-year ethnographic study, D.W. Pasulka interviewed successful and influential scientists, professionals, and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who believe in extraterrestrial intelligence, thereby disproving the common misconception that only fringe members of society believe in UFOs. She argues that widespread belief in aliens is due to a number of factors including their ubiquity in modern media like The X-Files, which can influence memory, and the believability lent to that media by the search for planets that might support life. American Cosmic explores the intriguing question of how people interpret unexplainable experiences, and argues that the media is replacing religion as a cultural authority that offers believers answers about non-human intelligent life.