Divination History

Discover the spellbinding history of astrology and divination across the world. A History of Astrology, Divination & Prophecy traces the journey of astrology from its roots in the 3rd century BCE, when ancient Mesopotamians studied celestial bodies with the aim of predicting the future, through...

READ BY THE AUTHOR An explosive memoir by the most senior U.S. Intelligence Official to investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and non-human intelligent life For over thirty-two years, Jay Stratton served the U.S. on the battlefield and as a senior member of the National Intelligence...

The first official companion book to HISTORY network’s hit series Ancient Aliens: a powerful journey through human history that explores fascinating unanswered questions about the origins of our civilizations. With a foreword by Series Creator, Kevin Burns. Millions of people around the...

Rune Divination – Elder Futhark – Norse Spirituality – Runes for Beginners – Historical Esotericism – Symbolic Interpretation – Rune Casting – Daily Spiritual Practice The runes are more than mysterious symbols—and their real story is far more fascinating than invented legend. Many beginners feel drawn to the Elder Futhark but soon encounter conflicting keywords, unsupported “ancient” rules, and modern systems presented as historical fact. The Runes: A Complete Beginner’s Course offers a more trustworthy path: a practical four-book journey that teaches rune ...

What do Merlin, black cats, witch bottles, cursed diamonds, lucky horseshoes, talking boards, and Rome’s sacred chickens have in common? They all belong to humanity’s very long, very strange attempt to outsmart fate. STRANGE BUT TRUE: THE WEIRD HISTORY OF WITCHCRAFT & SUPERSTITION explores the peculiar beliefs, magical protections, ominous warnings, and questionable decisions that have followed people through thousands of years of history. Long before anyone blamed a witch, ancient civilizations consulted oracles, read messages in animal organs, carved curses into lead tablets, and ...

Discover the hidden history and magick of the ordinary deck. Long before playing cards were used for poker nights and family games, they carried symbols of money, power, conflict, love, fate and fortune. In The Magick of Playing Cards, Tom Gorvin explores the mysterious world of the 52-card deck, tracing its history through medieval Europe, tarot, cartomancy, occult symbolism and folk divination. This book reveals how ordinary playing cards relate directly to tarot, how the suits connect to cups, coins, wands and swords, and how every card in the deck can be read as part of a practical ...

Ancient Astrology - Divination History - Occult History - Ancient Egypt - Ancient China - Ancient Rome - Mysticism - World Mythology Long before smartphone horoscopes, Babylonian priests stood on ziggurats and read the future in the movement of planets they believed were gods. Long before tarot decks, Roman generals refused to march until a sacred chicken had eaten its grain the right way. Ancient Oracles: Astrology and Divination Explained takes you inside the ancient world's most powerful, most feared, and most misunderstood practice: the belief that the universe leaves clues, if you know...

Discover the spellbinding history of astrology and divination across the world. A History of Astrology, Divination & Prophecy traces the journey of astrology from its roots in the 3rd century BCE, when ancient Mesopotamians studied celestial bodies with the aim of predicting the future, through...

Imagine a door between the world you know and a world where tradition, ritual, and the occult lie. The key to unlocking it is in this book. Open it - and invite magic into your life. The Door to Witchcraft teaches new witches everything they need to know to start their witchcraft practice. From harnessing your natural psychic abilities to manifesting your desires with timeless spells, this book guides you through every step of the magical process.

Designed to be used with any deck, Red Tarot interrogates the images, themes, and power structures that have been read into and onto the cards—and guides readers to radical and empowering reclamation. Today, we have a wealth of tarot resources with many goals—but few address the historically...

So, you want to learn Tarot, but you're not sure where to start. Tarot readings can help you gain insight into your life, relationships, and future. They can provide guidance and support during difficult times, and give you a new perspective on situations. Tarot for Beginners is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to learn this ancient divination practice. In this audiobook, you'll learn everything you need to get started, from the basics of reading Tarot cards to more advanced techniques like card symbolism. This step-by-step guide breaks down everything you need to know.

Interact with magical fairy folk and incorporate them into your own witchcraft practice with this detailed account of the ancient wisdom and traditions of fairies and witchcraft. Fairies have long been a part of witchcraft traditions, especially Celtic and Norse witchcraft, paganism, and other...

A fierce and inspirational guide to Black resistance, resilience, and healing, using the principles of Afro-Indigenous spiritual practices Understanding where you came from is crucial to understand where you are going. The Five Blessings of Ifá explores how Black communities across the diaspora...

The runes are more than just symbols carved into stone; they are a language of the soul, a bridge to the gods, and a tool for navigating the complexities of modern life. But to truly understand them, you must be willing to walk the path of the Traveler. In Nordic Runes: A Guided Journey, Florence Levine invites you to step beyond surface-level interpretations and "fortune-telling" tricks. Instead, you are invited to follow in the footsteps of Odin, the original Wanderer who sacrificed an eye for wisdom, and engage with the runes as a living, breathing practice. Whether you are a complete ...

Runes—the cryptic letters of an Old Norse alphabet—are more than just a collection of dusty symbols from a bygone era. They're powerful forces that have long been associated with magic and divination. Since ancient times, people have used them for guidance, and they're still being used today. In fact, more and more people are discovering the mysterious power of runes and are incorporating them into their daily spiritual practices.

Magic and the occult have held humanity in their thrall for thousands of years. This sweeping history traces its origins across time and culture—from the protective amulets of ancient Egypt to ceremonial magic in India, Celtic paganism to modern magic tricks. National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult illuminates this enthralling world across more than 90,000 years of history. You’ll meet witches and wizards, healers and alchemists, discovering the legends behind them and how they have enriched modern culture.

Many people have a set of runes lurking around on a bookshelf, but not many people truly know how to use them…or the rich history behind them. Perhaps you’re unsure of how to prepare your runes for a reading, or perhaps you need a little help with interpretation.

A comprehensive must-listen, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Tarot contains everything you ever wanted to know about tarot. Join Anthony Louis as he explores tarot history, shares card meanings and spreads, and provides detailed guidance that educates and inspires, whether you're a beginner or an advanced reader.

A snowy wind moves through the mountains encircling Arne and his son. But the winds will not reach them here, under the watchful eyes of their Gods...Welcome to the world of norse magic annd runes. Let us take you back in time. When the Norse people lived in an enchanted and sacred world. A time famously shrouded in mystery, magic, sorcery, and witchcraft. It was Odin himself, the wisest God who unlocked the universe’s most powerful magic. He discovered the Runic alphabet as part of his trial, in which he hung from Yggdrasil, the World Tree, for nine days.

What if an unexpected dream, a falling star or a name heard at just the right moment could reveal something about your romantic future? The Secret Signs of Love explores the fascinating superstitions, omens and traditions people have used throughout history to understand attraction, courtship, marriage and romantic fate. Drawing on folklore, museum collections, cultural archives and religious traditions, this accessible guide uncovers the stories behind love-divination rituals, lucky objects, wedding customs, flowers, dreams, rings, soulmates and the East Asian red thread of fate. It also ...