Our May 2015 issue of the New Moon, our email newsletter for booksellers, was mailed this
morning. This issue includes:
-Llewellyn's Fall 2015 Catalog
-Shelftalkers (The Natural Psychic; Haunted Plantations of the South; The Infinity Tarot; and Lughnasadh)
-A Stuffer (Creating Your Protection Bubble)
-June New Releases
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, May 2015 Issue.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015
January New Moon Is Out--Check Your Inbox!
Our January 2015 issue of the New Moon, our email newsletter for booksellers, was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Tarot Decks Back in Stock
-Shelftalkers (Tame Your Inner Critic; Star Magic; 365 Ways to Develop Your Psychic Ability; and Babalawo, Santeria's High Priests)
-A Stuffer (Creating Your Protection Bubble)
-February New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2015 Spring/Summer Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, January 2015 Issue.
You can also visit our website to subscribe to The New Moon, ensuring that it reaches you each month (please note that you will need to log in/register to be able to join our mailing list).
-Tarot Decks Back in Stock
-Shelftalkers (Tame Your Inner Critic; Star Magic; 365 Ways to Develop Your Psychic Ability; and Babalawo, Santeria's High Priests)
-A Stuffer (Creating Your Protection Bubble)
-February New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2015 Spring/Summer Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, January 2015 Issue.
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Thursday, October 23, 2014
The October New Moon Is Out--Check Your Inbox!
For those of you who currently subscribe to our email newsletter for booksellers, The Moon, you may have noticed a few changes.
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our October 2014 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Great Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your Customers
-Shelftalkers (Incense; The Healing Power of Tea; Predicting Weather Events with Astrology; and Ananda Nidra: Blissful Sleep)
-A Stuffer (Blackberry Money Charm)
-November New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2015 Winter Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, October 2014 Issue.
You can also visit our website to subscribe to The New Moon, ensuring that it reaches you each month (please note that you will need to log in/register to be able to join our mailing list).
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our October 2014 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Great Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your Customers
-Shelftalkers (Incense; The Healing Power of Tea; Predicting Weather Events with Astrology; and Ananda Nidra: Blissful Sleep)
-A Stuffer (Blackberry Money Charm)
-November New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2015 Winter Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, October 2014 Issue.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
The August New Moon Is Out--Check Your Inbox!
For those of you who currently subscribe to our email newsletter for booksellers, The Moon, you may have noticed a few changes.
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our August 2014 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Halloween: Inspire Your Sabbat, Spook Your Socks Off, and Lift the Veil
-Shelftalkers (The Halloween Oracle; Blessed Are the Wicked; Llewellyn's Classic Tarot; and Oracle of the Angels)
-A Stuffer (A Samhain Grave Minding Ritual)
-September New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2015 Winter Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, August 2014 Issue.
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We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our August 2014 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Halloween: Inspire Your Sabbat, Spook Your Socks Off, and Lift the Veil
-Shelftalkers (The Halloween Oracle; Blessed Are the Wicked; Llewellyn's Classic Tarot; and Oracle of the Angels)
-A Stuffer (A Samhain Grave Minding Ritual)
-September New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2015 Winter Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, August 2014 Issue.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014
The July New Moon Is Out--Check Your Inbox!
For those of you who currently subscribe to our email newsletter for booksellers, The Moon, you may have noticed a few changes.
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our July 2014 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Meditation and the Workplace
-Shelftalkers (The Book of Celtic Magic; Haunted Stuff; Homemade Magick Gods; and Missing and Presumed Dead)
-A Stuffer (Quality of Companionship Exercise)
-August New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2014 Fall Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
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We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our July 2014 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Meditation and the Workplace
-Shelftalkers (The Book of Celtic Magic; Haunted Stuff; Homemade Magick Gods; and Missing and Presumed Dead)
-A Stuffer (Quality of Companionship Exercise)
-August New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2014 Fall Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014
The June New Moon Is Out--Check Your Inbox!
For those of you who currently subscribe to our email newsletter for booksellers, The Moon, you may have noticed a few changes.
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our June 2014 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Llewellyn's 2015 Calendars, Almanacs, and Datebooks
-Shelftalkers (The Magickal Union of East and West; We Walk Beside You Always; Rediscover the Magick of the Gods and Goddesses; and Clairvoyance for Beginners)
-A Stuffer (A Body Scan Exercise for Awareness)
-July New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2014 Fall Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, June 2014 Issue.
You can also visit our website to subscribe to The New Moon, ensuring that it reaches you each month (please note that you will need to log in/register to be able to join our mailing list).
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our June 2014 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Llewellyn's 2015 Calendars, Almanacs, and Datebooks
-Shelftalkers (The Magickal Union of East and West; We Walk Beside You Always; Rediscover the Magick of the Gods and Goddesses; and Clairvoyance for Beginners)
-A Stuffer (A Body Scan Exercise for Awareness)
-July New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2014 Fall Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, June 2014 Issue.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
The May New Moon Is Out--Check Your Inbox!
For those of you who currently subscribe to our email newsletter for booksellers, The Moon, you may have noticed a few changes.
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our May 2014 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Connecting With the Four Elements for Prosperity
-Shelftalkers (Practical Prosperity Magick; Taming the Drunken Monkey; The Yoga of Food; and Intuition and Your Sun Sign)
-A Stuffer (A Prosperity Spell with Lakshmi)
-June New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2014 Fall Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, May 2014 Issue.
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We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our May 2014 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Connecting With the Four Elements for Prosperity
-Shelftalkers (Practical Prosperity Magick; Taming the Drunken Monkey; The Yoga of Food; and Intuition and Your Sun Sign)
-A Stuffer (A Prosperity Spell with Lakshmi)
-June New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2014 Fall Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, May 2014 Issue.
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
The December New Moon Is Out--Check Your Inbox!
For those of you who currently subscribe to our email newsletter for booksellers, The Moon, you may have noticed a few changes.
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our December 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-3 Ways to Make Each Moment Count This Holiday Season
-Shelftalkers (Spiritual Pregnancy; Daily Enlightenments; Tarot Draconis; and Life in Transition)
-January New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2014 Winter Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, December 2013 Issue.
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We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our December 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-3 Ways to Make Each Moment Count This Holiday Season
-Shelftalkers (Spiritual Pregnancy; Daily Enlightenments; Tarot Draconis; and Life in Transition)
-January New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2014 Winter Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, December 2013 Issue.
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
3 Ways to Make Each Moment Count This Holiday Season

The holidays are upon us, and during the hustle and bustle of the season, we can lose our patience, our tempers, or even (temporarily, any way) our sanity. Why not make this holiday season different? This year, when we are confronted with a stressful situation or simply another plate overflowing with food, take a step back and make each moment one of grounding and transformation. Regardless of the challenge or stress, here are three ways to pause, evaluate the situation, and make each moment count—for you.
Servet Hasaan (The Intuitive Heart of Romance, 2011) has a new book in January, Life in Transition. A three-part roadmap for reinventing yourself by uncovering the gifts that emerge from every situation of loss or change, Life in Transition teaches you to embrace each situation (using your intuition as your guide) and realize the opportunities that each challenge brings—re-inventing yourself into a stronger person in the process. One method for making the moment count (by healing while in the moment) Hasan presents is to:
1. Have an Attitude of Gratitude.
Is the store out of the item you wanted to purchase for a gift? Did the turkey for your dinner party come out overdone? In these moments of frustration—whether large or small—pause and be grateful for what is right at that moment, rather than what is wrong. Give a small prayer of thanks for the fact that you have family and friends for whom to purchase gifts, money in your wallet to do so, and the ability and resources to create culinary delights (even if a little singed). As the author points out, "Your mind can only have one thought at a time. Gratitude is the single most important tool for turning negative thoughts into positive ones."
Another new book for January is Daily Enlightenments, by Nathalie W. Herrman. This fabulous book has an entry for each day of the year, giving us 365 daily devotions that we can read and meditate upon each day. Each entry is a simple reminder to improve the quality of our life, and each concludes with a "take away" summary affirmation about how to best apply the spiritual concept. In only five minutes of reading, this practical tool for overall well-being will ground you in a spiritual truth to improve yourself throughout each day. Herrman presents a second method to make each moment count:
2. Remain Flexible.
Did a guest for your dinner cancel at the last minute, or another arrive that did not RSVP? Perhaps you have to work late and must miss a date with your spouse, or one child's schedule conflicts with the other. As the author points out, the best thing to do is to remain flexible.
"Call it God, or Fate, or the Universe, or whatever you wish, but this is the force that determines the experience. We cannot begin to foresee what obstacles or inspiration we might encounter. Perhaps, we hit a roadblock. Or maybe something unexpected tempts us in a different direction. We fall in love. We suddenly become ill. We hit traffic, have an accident, or otherwise lose our momentum. Every time our plan is foiled, we suffer. We feel stopped in our tracks, frustrated. But we need not. We can embrace any sudden change in anticipated speed or direction understanding that a correction is being made; that there is some other plan beyond our plan that is meant for us; that there is somewhere else we are supposed to be."
In December we release Mind, Body, Home, by Tisha Morris. This fabulous book discusses how and why our homes are connected energetically to our selves, and how by making small changes in our home we can make powerful changes in our lives. From foundation to roof, this essential guide correlates every component of your house with its physical, mental, or emotional counterpart in you. One of the first steps in creating change is to open ourselves to what Morris calls "the urge to purge." Which brings me to the third way we can open ourselves to the power of the moment during the holidays:
3. Get Rid of the Old to Make Space for the New.
The "urge to purge" can be a sudden, insatiable urge to clear things out of closets, basements, drawers, and in some cases, entire rooms. This is not a bad thing at all—space feels good, and extra clutter weighs us down energetically, making us more prone to be frustrated or emotional during stressful situations (such as those that the holidays can bring). And, since the holidays are notoriously a time for giving and receiving, make room for the new things that will find their way into your home this holiday season by clearing the objects and clutter that no longer serve you. This is also a good time to donate new or gently used items, as many kids and families do without during the holiday season. Tackle that one closet, drawer, or space in your house that you may have been neglecting. When you come upon something that hasn't been used in some time or that that fails to serve you in a positive manner, put it in a pile to be shared or donated. As Morris points out, "when it is time for those items to go, honor them by saying Thank You and Goodbye to each item." Not only does clearing clutter lighten our energetic load, but we also receive a positive boost from sharing with others, so this is a double-whammy of goodness. Ensure that you are open to tackling any situation by clearing your house—and at the same time, yourself.
In keeping with these themes of gratitude and holiday light, we want to extend our deepest thanks and send our sincerest blessings to everyone this holiday season. Thank you for being a part of the Llewellyn family, and may your holiday seasons shine with love and light!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
The November New Moon Is Here--Check Your Inbox!
For those of you who currently subscribe to our email newsletter for booksellers, The Moon, you may have noticed a few changes.
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our November 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Great Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your Customers
-Shelftalkers (Mind, Body, Home; The Energy of Words; The Wisdom of Hypatia; and You Are a Medium)
-December New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2014 Winter Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, November 2013 Issue.
You can also visit our website to subscribe to The New Moon, ensuring that it reaches you each month (please note that you will need to log in/register to be able to join our mailing list).
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our November 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Great Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your Customers
-Shelftalkers (Mind, Body, Home; The Energy of Words; The Wisdom of Hypatia; and You Are a Medium)
-December New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2014 Winter Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, November 2013 Issue.
You can also visit our website to subscribe to The New Moon, ensuring that it reaches you each month (please note that you will need to log in/register to be able to join our mailing list).
Monday, September 30, 2013
The October New Moon Is Here--Check Your Inbox!
For those of you who currently subscribe to our email newsletter for booksellers, The Moon, you may have noticed a few changes.
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our October 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Combating Holiday Stress with Healing Exercises and Essential Oils
-Shelftalkers (Chinese Healing Exercises; Mixing Essential Oils for Magic; To Walk a Pagan Path; and Faeries & Elementals for Beginners)
-November New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2014 Winter Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, October 2013 Issue.
You can also visit our website to subscribe to The New Moon, ensuring that it reaches you each month (please note that you will need to log in/register to be able to join our mailing list).
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our October 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Combating Holiday Stress with Healing Exercises and Essential Oils
-Shelftalkers (Chinese Healing Exercises; Mixing Essential Oils for Magic; To Walk a Pagan Path; and Faeries & Elementals for Beginners)
-November New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2014 Winter Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, October 2013 Issue.
You can also visit our website to subscribe to The New Moon, ensuring that it reaches you each month (please note that you will need to log in/register to be able to join our mailing list).
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Combating Holiday Stress with Healing Exercises and Essential Oils

The holiday season is approaching, and, unfortunately, many of us tend to get bogged down with stress instead of enjoying the small pleasures of the season. It is far too easy to feel dragged down and drawn out while rushing to get last-minute, year-end items at work completed, or in our quest to create the perfect holiday experience for ourselves and our loved ones. In the coming months, if you feel stress and anxiety creeping up, we suggest you turn to short, simple healing exercises based in Chinese medicine, and add in an essential oil blend to center, ground, and rejuvenate your mind and body.
Steven Cardoza's new book, Chinese Healing Exercises, is filled with 88 simple exercises that can be performed by anyone, regardless of age or healththat are based on acupressure, Taiji, Qi Gong, Daoist yoga, and other traditional Chinese health practices. Separated into chapters by parts of the body, and with a multitude of illustrations and an index of which exercises to use for common ailments ranging from arthritis to weight loss, Chinese Healing Exercises is perfect both for everyday use and for those moments when you need a little pick-me-up. Below we have included two exercises, the Temple Massage and the Face Wash and Wipe Down, that combat stress and that can be easily performed anywhere.
Temple Massage
Massage can serve many purposes. This one addresses two common ones, that of relaxing tight or tense muscles, and of encouraging qi flow. Together, that can improve local blood circulation as a bonus. Many people don’t consider that the scalp is covered in muscle. The muscles at the temples are aptly named the temporalis muscles. The main acupuncture meridian at that location is the Gall Bladder meridian. In addition to the benefits common to all these exercises, this one is useful in relieving both tension and migraine headaches.
Place the tips of two or three fingers, whichever is most comfortable, at both temples, slightly above and in front of your ears. If you press directly towards your skull, you may feel indentations in the bones there. While those are the most advantageous spots for your fingertips, don't worry if you can't find them, anything in that area will be of benefit.
Start gently at first, but gradually apply more pressure as you make small circles with your fingertips.
Use "attractive force," that is, don't let your fingers slide over the surface of your skin, but engage the muscles below. Circle your fingertips 10-12 times forward, and then the same number of times backwards. If you're prone to headaches or stress, you may feel the muscles ache under the pressure. That's not dangerous, and is in fact beneficial and necessary to relive the tension there. Don't use so much pressure that it actually hurts, though. That's never a good idea. You can repeat the cycle of 10-12 circles in each direction two or three times if you'd like.
Face Wash and Wipe Down
This is a necessary concluding step to be done after the preceding face, head, and sense organ exercises. The daily lives of most people bring excessive amounts of qi to the head, because of the overuse of the eyes in particular, reading, working at a computer, and watching television. Listening to music or lectures throughout the day, and being involved in any sort of mental work similarly brings a lot of qi to the head, and care must be taken to remove that qi, or it can, and often does, get stuck and create a variety of problems. Some of those problems may include headache, eye strain, diminished vision, ringing in the ears, cloudy thinking, memory problems, or any number of other sensory, emotional or cognitive changes. The Temple Massage exercise is designed in part to disperse any such excess, but it's not an absolute guarantee especially in someone conditioned to bring qi upwards out of daily habit, so this Wipe Down is an important final step.
Begin by rubbing your hands together until they are comfortably warm. Then rub your hands over your face as though you were washing it, using just enough pressure to move the muscles under your skin. This activates the qi and moves the blood, in no particular direction, just stirring and breaking up any pockets of stagnation that might be present. Do this for just a few minutes, being sure to wash over every area of your face, neck and head. Then place your hands at the top of your head, keep them in physical contact with your body, and wipe down the front of your face, neck, chest and belly, to just below your belly button. Bring them to the top of your head once more, and wipe down the sides of your head, over your ears, the sides of your neck, and then again down the front of your chest and belly, to just below your belly button. Bring your hands to the top of your head one last time, and wipe down the back of your head and neck, and then again down the front of your chest and belly, to just below your belly button. You can do this sequence one to three times, more or less to taste. On the last time, leave your hands just below your belly button for a minute or so, and allow your mind to gently focus and settle there. The wiping down motion will bring the qi out of your head and into your body, which is the most important part of this ending practice. Even if you can't sense qi at all, placing your hands just below your belly button and focusing your mind there will direct your qi to your dantian. To whatever extent you may be able to store qi even unconsciously, this will facilitate that process.
Add a Magical Essential Oil Blend
Scents can stimulate, inspire, and enchant us; they can also be powerful aids in creating magical change. Sandra Kynes's new Mixing Essential Oils for Magic is a straightforward guide that helps you understand how to choose the best oils for your own creative and magical mixing. Not only will you find step-by-step instructions on how to measure, mix, and assess blends, but you will also gain a full understanding of essential and carrier oils and how they work together. The book is divided into three sections: the historical background of oils and their present-day uses, an encyclopedic listing of plant profiles from which essential and carrier oils come, and thorough cross-references for the oils and their magical associations. Learn about the historical uses of scent in ritual, how to blend oils by botanical family, scent group, perfume note, or magical association, and also how to make unique mixes an integral part of your spiritual and magical practices.
Below is an essential oil recipe that Sandra shares in Mixing Essential Oils for Magic.
Grounding Essential Oil Blend
This grounding blend is perfect for use after rituals or whenever you need help bringing your energy back to a mundane level. This blend was created using the single scent group method of selecting oils (covered in Chapter 4 of Mixing Essential Oils for Magic). This blend uses three oils from the woody scent group: patchouli, cypress, and vetiver. Both cypress and patchouli are associated with grounding and vetiver with balance. All three oils are associated with protection, adding an additional sense of security. Jojoba is a good carrier oil, as it supports the grounding and centering of energy as well as balance.
Use:
Patchouli: 20 drops
Cypress: 15 drops
Vetiver: 5 drops
Jojoba: 2ml (½ teaspoon) Carrier oil
For most magical applications, your essential oil blends can be used in place of actual herbs (except for eating them) in spells, charms, and as amulets. The more you enjoy blending the oils, the more uses you will find for them.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
The September New Moon Is Here--Check Your Inbox!
For those of you who currently subscribe to our email newsletter for booksellers, The Moon, you may have noticed a few changes.
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our September 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Re-Imagining the Holidays: 6 Ways to Resist Overabundance and Create Gratitude y
-Shelftalkers (Magical Fashionista; Living a Life of Gratitude; The Old Magic of Christmas; and Embracing the Spirits)
-October New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2014 Winter Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
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We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our September 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Re-Imagining the Holidays: 6 Ways to Resist Overabundance and Create Gratitude y
-Shelftalkers (Magical Fashionista; Living a Life of Gratitude; The Old Magic of Christmas; and Embracing the Spirits)
-October New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2014 Winter Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
The August New Moon Is Out--Check Your Inbox!
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Our August 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed yesterday morning. This issue includes:
-Halloween Event Planning Made Easy
-Shelftalkers (Playing with the Devil; Tarot of the Hidden Realm; Living Earth Devotional; and Cats Inspirational Oracle Cards)
-September New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2013 Tarot Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
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We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our August 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed yesterday morning. This issue includes:
-Halloween Event Planning Made Easy
-Shelftalkers (Playing with the Devil; Tarot of the Hidden Realm; Living Earth Devotional; and Cats Inspirational Oracle Cards)
-September New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2013 Tarot Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Halloween Event Planning Made Easy
The crisp autumn air, the crunching of leaves underfoot, the smell of wood-burning fireplaces…to me, these things bring such happiness. And Samhain! That most magical of holidays, when the veil between the worlds is thinnest, when we celebrate the turning of a new year, when “kids” of all ages have reason to celebrate. And it's never too early to begin your Halloween holiday preparations!
As we near this magical time, it can be hard to reconcile plans (both personal and business) between the sacred and the secular, as well as between the spendy and the thrifty. That said, there are many ways to make Samhain more than just pointed hats and candy –without breaking the bank—at both your home and your store.
Spooky Stories
For many of us, Halloween is a time for frightto spook and to be spooked. We have a great collection of ghastly titles coming out just in time to send tingles down your spine.
- Playing with the Devil, by Marcus Griffin. This haunting, thrill-ride of a true account is sure to please. Join paranormal investigator Marcus Griffin as he relates his true, first-hand account of his rock band Entropy and their encounters with the Gray Man, answering the question: Can you really sell your soul for rock 'n roll?
- Batting Demons of Darkness, by Brandon Boston. Now determined to embrace his destiny with the paranormal, Brandon Boston shares his true, first-hand stories of battling demons. Join him on a transformative journey from terrified boy to confident man whose purpose is to defeat dark spirits.
- Encounters with Flying Humanoids, by Ken Gerhard. Cryptozoologist Ken Gerhard has traveled the world collecting evidence on the Mothman, the Owlman, the Van Meter Creature, the Valkyrie of Voltana, the Houston Batman, and other strange "bird people" that have been sighted throughout history. Packed with famous historical cases and dozens of chilling first-person accounts, this is the first book to focus exclusively on flying humanoids—a wide array of airborne entities that seem to feed off our deepest fears.
- The Ghosts of Chicago, by Adam Selzer. This new book from the author of Your Neighborhood Gives Me the Creeps pieces together the truth behind Chicago's ghosts, and brings to light dozens of never-before-told firsthand accounts.
- Haunted Asylums, Prisons, and Sanatoriums , by Jamie Davis with Samuel Queen. Explore frightening ghost stories and true paranormal encounters at ten well-known, haunted institutions across the United States. This unique collection of investigations is filled with terrifying photos, spooky highlights from on-site tours, and historical information about each location.
- Embracing the Spirits, by Barbara Parks. Traumatized by a poltergeist as a young adult, Barbara Parks never imagined she would overcome her fear of the spirit world. This collection of true ghost stories relates her dramatic, heartwarming journey toward embracing her gift for spirit communication.
- Surrounded by Ghosts, by Janet Larkin. Janet Larkin has, since birth, lived a life full of ghostly encounters. In her new book, Janet recalls her creepiest stories and grapples to make sense of a life overflowing with unexplained phenomena.
- Pumpkins. A great way to spend time with family, friends, and associates is always at the pumpkin patch, finding that perfect gourd to display, carve, or both. While pumpkins can be found in many places (grocery stores and supermarkets included), I always favor the pumpkin patch because it is generally cheaper, the selection is wider, and it makes for a great activity for everyone.
- Incense. Smell is one of the first things we notice when we enter a building or home; why not use some that celebrates the season? For a magical, uplifting, and thrifty option, try making your own incense or potpourri.
- Crafting Incense at Home: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/522
- Granular Incense Making: Tips and Techniques: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1334
- Magical Power Simmering Potpourri: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1452
- Colors. Colors are a huge part of décor, and I like to use those that are not only traditionally seasonal but also magically appropriate. Silver is great for making connections and bridging the gap (such as with Samhain spirit communications); yellow and gold symbolize the Sun and a fruitful harvest (whether literally or metaphorically).
- An Altar. Perfect for store or home, a Wheel of the Year altar can be suited to any Sabbat, including Samhain.
- Candle Rituals. To me, candles seem to be perfect to use any time there happens to be a chill in the air, but they also can be used for powerful candle magic.
- Pick a special candle for Nights of Halloween Magic: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1625
- Perform a Ritual for Candlelit Autumn Evenings: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1409
- Invite prosperity with a Full Moon Candle Ritual: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1700
- Worried about (or prevented from) using candles around children, pets, or particular building codes? Flameless candles can be just as magical as the regular ones. The Magic of Using Flameless Candles in Ritual: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2184
- Abundance Ritual. If you ask me, any time of year is the right time for abundance, but abundance has been traditionally associated with the Harvest Sabbats. Try a Halloween Cauldron of Abundance Ritual: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1773
- Spirit Communication Rituals. During this time when the veil is thinnest, it is easiest to connect with and communicate with our ancestors and other spirits. Why not host a group ritual to communicate with spirits?
- Ancestor Circle for Samhain: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1771
- A Samhain Visitation: Connecting with our Ancestors: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1730
- Table Tilting is another form of spirit communication method great for a group: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2038
- You may wish to use fragrance to heighten your intuition and spirit perception (Fragrances to Assist Spirit Perception: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1970) or do some energy work to aid in the process (Chakra-Cleansing Meditation to Prepare for Mediumship: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1595).
- If using a Ouija Board, be sure that it is fully understood by all using it. Here are some Facts (and Fiction!) About the Ouija Board: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1729.
- If you are not comfortable performing such rituals in the company of others, try doing your own spirit communication (Solitary Séance: On Your Own with the Spirits: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2187.
- You may wish to ground and center or do a simple banishing prior to starting any ritual: Making Your Own Ritual (Some Fast Guidelines): http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2063
- Crafts. Crafts always make a great activity, as long as they are well-planned out (especially when large numbers of participants are concerned).
- Try one of these two magical crafts from HedgeWitch Silver RavenWolf, a Harvest Wish Jar and Vintage Magic Blocks: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1734
- Have knitters or crocheters in your audience? Try crocheted bookshelf organizers (http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1194), a crocheted tarot box (http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1328), or a Dream Pillow (http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1342).
- If you have access to a kitchen (or other large, open workspace), try having participants make their own Plant Spirit Essence (http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1972) or other tinctures and infusions, such as a Magical Stress Eraser Mist (http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2218.
- Divinations. Everyone loves having a peek into their lives and their future, whether by palm, tarot card, or pendulum.
- Looking to do some divination yourself? Why not try tassomancy with your guests? Here are 10 Tips for Giving Dynamite Tea Leaf Readings: http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2181
- Having someone read the Tarot? Any gathering will likely have people of all ages, some you may know, and some you may not. Keep in mind 12 Tips for Reading Tarot for Children (http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1927) and tips for reading Tarot for your friends (http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1928)
Décor
For me, decorations are always a great way to set the mood for any holiday season, Samhain included.
Another strong way to connect to the season, to our friends and family, and to our ancestors is through rituals. These make great activities to do alone, to do with friends or family members, or to host as a store activity.
Activities and Parties
There is something about Samhain that just seems to warrant having a party or other event. Looking for ideas? Look no further!
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
The July New Moon Is Out--Check Your Inbox!
For those of you who currently subscribe to our email newsletter for booksellers, The Moon, you may have noticed a few changes.
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our July 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed yesterday morning. This issue includes:
-Llewellyn's 2014 Calendars, Almanacs, and Datebooks
-Shelftalkers (The Yoga Birth Method; Seasons of the Sacred Earth; Have You Been Hexed?; and Angelic Pathways)
-August New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2013 Tarot Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
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We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our July 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed yesterday morning. This issue includes:
-Llewellyn's 2014 Calendars, Almanacs, and Datebooks
-Shelftalkers (The Yoga Birth Method; Seasons of the Sacred Earth; Have You Been Hexed?; and Angelic Pathways)
-August New Releases
-Llewellyn's 2013 Tarot Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
The June New Moon Is Out--Check Your Inbox!
For those of you who currently subscribe to our email newsletter for booksellers, The Moon, you may have noticed a few changes.
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our June 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed yesterday morning. This issue includes:
-Craft: Celebrate the Summer Solstice by Creating a Solar Talisman
-Shelftalkers (Llewellyn's 2014 Witches' Calendar; Cartomancy with the Lenormand and the Tarot; Your Essential Self; and Rituals of Celebration)
-July New Releases
-Llewellyn's Fall 2013 Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
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We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our June 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed yesterday morning. This issue includes:
-Craft: Celebrate the Summer Solstice by Creating a Solar Talisman
-Shelftalkers (Llewellyn's 2014 Witches' Calendar; Cartomancy with the Lenormand and the Tarot; Your Essential Self; and Rituals of Celebration)
-July New Releases
-Llewellyn's Fall 2013 Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Llewellyn's 2014 Calendars, Almanacs, and Datebooks
It's almost that time again--time for Llewellyn's 2014 calendars and almanacs to appear in our warehouse! Each and every June, it is always so wonderful to see the product that results after another year of hard work on our calendars, datebooks, and almanacs.
A look at Llewellyn's 2014 calendars and almanacs:
Llewellyn's 2014 Astrological Calendar: Llewellyn's Astrological Calendar is the best-known, most trusted astrological calendar sold today. Everyone, even beginners, can use this beautiful and practical calendar to plan the year wisely. There are monthly horoscopes, best days for planting and fishing, rewarding and challenging days, travel forecasts, and an astrology primer. Advanced astrologers will find major daily aspects and a wealth of other essential astrological information. This edition features Julie Dillon's gorgeous and inspiring artwork.
—A guide to the planets, signs, houses, aspects, and transits
—Travel forecasts by Bruce Scofield
—Best days for planting and fishing
—The Moon's sign, phase, and void-of-course dates
—Graphic planetary retrograde table
—Major daily aspects, monthly ephemerides, and 2013 eclipses
Llewellyn's 2014 Astrological Pocket Planner:
Plan your future according to the stars. Essential astrological information is at your fingertips with Llewellyn’s Astrological Pocket Planner. Both beginners and advanced astrologers can use this award-winning datebook—the only one to offer three years of ephemeris and aspectarian data. Set the best dates for job interviews, weddings, business meetings, and other important occasions. Choose the ideal times to plant a garden, begin new projects, conduct self-reflection, go fishing, and more. Avoid planetary pitfalls by following the easy-to-read retrograde and Moon void-of-course tables. Comprehensive and compact, Llewellyn's 2013 Astrological Pocket Planner also contains a world map of time zones, a time zone conversion chart, and space to jot down your daily appointments.
—Daily signs, Moon phases, and aspects
—2014 week-at-a-glance
—Planetary stations chart
—Moon void-of-course table
—Word time-zone map and conversion table
—Best days for planting and fishing
Llewellyn's 2014 Daily Planetary Guide: Empower your life with the most trusted and detailed astrological guide available. Take advantage of cosmic forces on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis with Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide.
With exact times down to the minute, this astrological planner lists ideal times to do anything. Before setting up a job interview, signing a contract, or scheduling anything important, consult the weekly forecasts and Opportunity Periods—times when the positive flow of energy is at its peak. Plan your year wisely according to aspects, ephemeris, retrograde planets, eclipses for 2014, and more astrological information.
Even beginners can use this powerful planner, which explains the planets, signs, houses, and how to use this guide.
—Planet and Moon aspects and ingress times
—Moon sign, phase, and void-of-course periods
—Planet retrograde and direct station times
—Ephemeris tables that include Chiron and four asteroids
—Sunrise and sunset timetables
—Planetary hours with complete instructions
—A stargazer's guide to planetary sightings and eclipses in 2014
—Weekly forecasts by Pam Ciampi
-Bonus: Find out the best times to undertake any activity with "Opportunity Periods"
Llewellyn's 2014 Herbal Almanac: Treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa night. Throw a nontraditional tea party with zesty flair. Add a spicy twist to your beer, wine, and liquor. There are hundreds of ways to benefit from nature's versatile plants inside Llewellyn’s Herbal Almanac.
This treasury of innovative herbal ideas spans gardening, cooking, crafts, health, beauty, and myth/lore. Learn how to improve indoor air quality, create a "golden years" herb garden for seniors, keep invasive herbs in check, and soak up vibrational healing from roses, daisies, and other flowers. Discover how to use herbs as preservatives, and make your own homemade vinaigrettes and low-carb vegetarian dishes. Create herbal dyes and beautiful handcrafted paper speckled with seeds or flowers.
From enchanting primroses to the many faces of avocado, this practical almanac is your gateway to the herbal kingdom.
Llewellyn's 2014 Magical Almanac: Llewellyn's Magical Almanac has been inspiring all levels of magical practitioners for over twenty years. Filled with practical spells, rituals, and fresh ideas, you’ll find new ways to deepen your craft and enhance everyday life.
This edition features compelling articles, grouped by element, on solar power and the home, carnival magic, recycling and refurbishing, enlightened eats, emergency healing, faery offerings and shrines, folk clothing, alcohol and the gods, soap magic, animism, transforming negativity, and other magical topics. Also included is a handy calendar section—shaded for easy "flip to" reference—featuring world festivals, holidays, and 2014 Sabbats. You'll also find astrological info, plus incense and color correspondences, to empower your magical work.
Published annually for over twenty years.
Llewellyn's 2014 Moon Sign Book: Since 1905, Llewellyn's Moon Sign Book has helped millions take advantage of the Moon's dynamic energies. This essential planning tool can help you choose the best time to do almost anything: buy stock, get married, buy or sell your home, start a new job, travel, have surgery, and much more. With lunar timing tips on planting and harvesting and a guide to companion plants, this book is a gardener's best friend.
In addition to New and Full Moon forecasts for the year, you'll find insightful articles on growing a tea garden, cultivating roses, organic and natural food labeling, the Moon and earthquakes, outer planets in water signs, and Greek lunar folklore.
—A monthly lunar aspectarian with Moon tables
—Detailed weather predictions for each region by renowned astrometeorologist Kris Brandt Riske
—New and Full Moon forecasts for 2014 by Sally Cragin
—A companion planting guide that features over one hundred plants
—Electional rules and dates for ventures in love, relationships, business, finances, and other areas
The number one lunar guide to natural living since 1905.
Llewellyn's 2014 Sun Sign Book: Prepare for what's coming in the near future. Take advantage of huge opportunities and dodge potential pitfalls with Llewellyn's Sun Sign Book.
Filled with practical planetary wisdom, this easy-to-use guide will answer your questions about money, success,career, relationships, and more—for the whole year. In addition to horoscopes for every sign by popular astrologer Kim Rogers-Gallagher, you'll discover which areas in your life have potential for great success, and which require extra attention. Included are rewarding/challenging days for each month and a guide to the best dates to find a job, begin a romance, take a vacation, move, and plan other important endeavors.
Published annually since 1984.
Llewellyn's 2014 Witches' Calendar: Captivating, original artwork and a rich array of content have made Llewellyn's Witches' Calendar the top-selling calendar of its kind. New for this edition are enchanting scratchboard illustrations by award-winning artist Kathleen Edwards. Each month also offers an inspiring article, plus a spell or ritual. Connect with nature in May, work hummingbird magic in August, and treat yourself to healing balms in September. Astrological data and magical correspondences are also included.
Llewellyn's 2014 Witches' Companion: Live your craft every day with Llewellyn's Witches' Companion. This indispensable guide will keep you one step ahead of the latest Witchy trends, Craft practices, Pagan issues, and ideas in green living.
This year's edition is filled with wry and thought provoking essays—the madness of "Witch Wars," Gaia and the permaculture movement, magical de-stressing, finding community, magical vessels, essential stones for Witches, the art of dedication, bringing ancestors into magical practice, working with healing deities, and much more. Also featured is a sixteen-month calendar and lunar information to fuel your spellwork and rituals.
Llewellyn's 2014 Witches' Datebook: Today’s busy Witches can stay on top of it all—the magical and the mundane—with Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook, now featuring enchanting illustrations from award-winning artist Kathleen Edwards. Add a little magic to each day and keep pace with the ever-turning Wheel of the Year with this indispensable, on-the-go tool.
You'll find fun, fresh ways to celebrate the sacred seasons and enhance your practice—inspiring Sabbat musings (Elizabeth Barrette), tasty Sabbat recipes (Magenta Griffith), Moon rituals (James Kambos), and animal magic (Lupa). For spellwork, there's astrological information and daily colors. Also included are in-depth articles on charming jewelry (Ellen Dugan), a Witch's mini herb garden (Deborah Blake), spontaneous divining (Autumn Damiana), spellcraft on the fly (Marion Sipe), and more.
Llewellyn's 2014 Witches' Spell-A-Day Almanac: Make every day magical with a spell from Llewellyn's Witches' Spell-A-Day Almanac. Spellcasters of all levels can enhance their daily life with these easy bewitchments, recipes, rituals, and meditations.
Deborah Lipp, Elizabeth Barrette, Thuri Calafia, and other experienced magic practitioners offer simple spells for every occasion that require minimal supplies. For convenience, the 365 spells are cross-referenced by purpose, including love, health, money, protection, home and garden, travel, and communication. Beginners will find advice on the best time, place, and tools for performing each spell. With space to jot down notes, this unique spellbook can be used as a Book of Shadows. There are also daily color and incense recommendations and astrological data to enhance each day's magic.
Llewellyn's 2014 Woodland Faeries Calendar: A year of faerie magic and beauty awaits you. Vividly illustrated by renowned fantasy artist Linda Ravenscroft, this gorgeous faerie calendar captures the whimsy and grace of achingly beautiful nature spirits. Evocative portraits and scenes—alive in sensuous detail—bring us oh so close to alluring nymphs, charming pixies, rapturous sprites, and other secretive, ethereal beings. Llewellyn's 2014 Woodland Faeries Calendar also includes holidays and moon phase information.
Llewellyn's 2014 Sabbats Almanac: From Samhain 2013 - Mabon 2014: Make the most of each season of the Witches' year with Llewellyn's Sabbats Almanac. Packed with rituals, rites, recipes, and crafts, this essential guide offers fun and fresh ways to celebrate the eight sacred Wiccan holidays—and enrich your spiritual life throughout the year.
Get a unique perspective on honoring the Wheel of the Year from your favorite Wiccan and Pagan authors. Plan spiritually uplifting celebrations and family activities. Perform Sabbat-specific rituals and world folk rites. Whip up tasty treats and crafts as reminders of the season's gifts and lessons. Also featured are astrological influences to help you plan rituals according to cosmic energies.
A look at Llewellyn's 2014 calendars and almanacs:
—A guide to the planets, signs, houses, aspects, and transits
—Travel forecasts by Bruce Scofield
—Best days for planting and fishing
—The Moon's sign, phase, and void-of-course dates
—Graphic planetary retrograde table
—Major daily aspects, monthly ephemerides, and 2013 eclipses
Plan your future according to the stars. Essential astrological information is at your fingertips with Llewellyn’s Astrological Pocket Planner. Both beginners and advanced astrologers can use this award-winning datebook—the only one to offer three years of ephemeris and aspectarian data. Set the best dates for job interviews, weddings, business meetings, and other important occasions. Choose the ideal times to plant a garden, begin new projects, conduct self-reflection, go fishing, and more. Avoid planetary pitfalls by following the easy-to-read retrograde and Moon void-of-course tables. Comprehensive and compact, Llewellyn's 2013 Astrological Pocket Planner also contains a world map of time zones, a time zone conversion chart, and space to jot down your daily appointments.
—Daily signs, Moon phases, and aspects
—2014 week-at-a-glance
—Planetary stations chart
—Moon void-of-course table
—Word time-zone map and conversion table
—Best days for planting and fishing
—Planet and Moon aspects and ingress times
—Moon sign, phase, and void-of-course periods
—Planet retrograde and direct station times
—Ephemeris tables that include Chiron and four asteroids
—Sunrise and sunset timetables
—Planetary hours with complete instructions
—A stargazer's guide to planetary sightings and eclipses in 2014
—Weekly forecasts by Pam Ciampi
-Bonus: Find out the best times to undertake any activity with "Opportunity Periods"
This edition features compelling articles, grouped by element, on solar power and the home, carnival magic, recycling and refurbishing, enlightened eats, emergency healing, faery offerings and shrines, folk clothing, alcohol and the gods, soap magic, animism, transforming negativity, and other magical topics. Also included is a handy calendar section—shaded for easy "flip to" reference—featuring world festivals, holidays, and 2014 Sabbats. You'll also find astrological info, plus incense and color correspondences, to empower your magical work.
Published annually for over twenty years.
—A monthly lunar aspectarian with Moon tables
—Detailed weather predictions for each region by renowned astrometeorologist Kris Brandt Riske
—New and Full Moon forecasts for 2014 by Sally Cragin
—A companion planting guide that features over one hundred plants
—Electional rules and dates for ventures in love, relationships, business, finances, and other areas
The number one lunar guide to natural living since 1905.
Filled with practical planetary wisdom, this easy-to-use guide will answer your questions about money, success,career, relationships, and more—for the whole year. In addition to horoscopes for every sign by popular astrologer Kim Rogers-Gallagher, you'll discover which areas in your life have potential for great success, and which require extra attention. Included are rewarding/challenging days for each month and a guide to the best dates to find a job, begin a romance, take a vacation, move, and plan other important endeavors.
Published annually since 1984.
This year's edition is filled with wry and thought provoking essays—the madness of "Witch Wars," Gaia and the permaculture movement, magical de-stressing, finding community, magical vessels, essential stones for Witches, the art of dedication, bringing ancestors into magical practice, working with healing deities, and much more. Also featured is a sixteen-month calendar and lunar information to fuel your spellwork and rituals.
You'll find fun, fresh ways to celebrate the sacred seasons and enhance your practice—inspiring Sabbat musings (Elizabeth Barrette), tasty Sabbat recipes (Magenta Griffith), Moon rituals (James Kambos), and animal magic (Lupa). For spellwork, there's astrological information and daily colors. Also included are in-depth articles on charming jewelry (Ellen Dugan), a Witch's mini herb garden (Deborah Blake), spontaneous divining (Autumn Damiana), spellcraft on the fly (Marion Sipe), and more.
Deborah Lipp, Elizabeth Barrette, Thuri Calafia, and other experienced magic practitioners offer simple spells for every occasion that require minimal supplies. For convenience, the 365 spells are cross-referenced by purpose, including love, health, money, protection, home and garden, travel, and communication. Beginners will find advice on the best time, place, and tools for performing each spell. With space to jot down notes, this unique spellbook can be used as a Book of Shadows. There are also daily color and incense recommendations and astrological data to enhance each day's magic.
Get a unique perspective on honoring the Wheel of the Year from your favorite Wiccan and Pagan authors. Plan spiritually uplifting celebrations and family activities. Perform Sabbat-specific rituals and world folk rites. Whip up tasty treats and crafts as reminders of the season's gifts and lessons. Also featured are astrological influences to help you plan rituals according to cosmic energies.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The May New Moon Is Out--Check Your Inbox!
For those of you who currently subscribe to our email newsletter for booksellers, The Moon, you may have noticed a few changes.
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our May 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Spring Rejuvenation Using Flowers
-Shelftalkers (The Magic of Flowers; The Book of Crystal Spells; Your Inner Gold; and Past Lives for Beginners)
-June New Releases
-Llewellyn's Fall 2013 Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, May 2013 Issue.
You can also visit our website to subscribe to The New Moon, ensuring that it reaches you each month (please note that you will need to log in/register to be able to join our mailing list).
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our May 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Spring Rejuvenation Using Flowers
-Shelftalkers (The Magic of Flowers; The Book of Crystal Spells; Your Inner Gold; and Past Lives for Beginners)
-June New Releases
-Llewellyn's Fall 2013 Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, May 2013 Issue.
You can also visit our website to subscribe to The New Moon, ensuring that it reaches you each month (please note that you will need to log in/register to be able to join our mailing list).
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The April New Moon Is Out--Check Your Inbox!
For those of you who currently subscribe to our email newsletter for booksellers, The Moon, you may have noticed a few changes.
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our April 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Perfect for Spring: Tarot Galore!
-Shelftalkers (The Illuminati Tarot Kit; The 3D Tarot Grand Trumps; Anna.K Tarot; and Celtic Sealing Wax)
-May New Releases
-Llewellyn's Spring/Summer 2013 Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, April 2013 Issue.
You can also visit our website to subscribe to The New Moon, ensuring that it reaches you each month (please note that you will need to log in/register to be able to join our mailing list).
We've streamlined the look, included new features, and christened it with a new moniker: The New Moon. As with this blog, our goal is to really connect with you, our selling partners, each month and offer support, guidance, and resources with the aim of helping you grow and thrive in this ever-changing market.
Our April 2013 issue of the New Moon was mailed this morning. This issue includes:
-Perfect for Spring: Tarot Galore!
-Shelftalkers (The Illuminati Tarot Kit; The 3D Tarot Grand Trumps; Anna.K Tarot; and Celtic Sealing Wax)
-May New Releases
-Llewellyn's Spring/Summer 2013 Catalog
-Indie Stores' Top Five Picks
-And Much More!
If you did not receive a copy in your email inbox, you can also view it here: The New Moon, April 2013 Issue.
You can also visit our website to subscribe to The New Moon, ensuring that it reaches you each month (please note that you will need to log in/register to be able to join our mailing list).
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