Occult & Esoteric
Ceremonial magic, Hermetic and Western esoteric traditions, tarot, astrology, alchemy and divination. Classic texts, practical handbooks and scholarly studies for the curious and the practising.
Featured occult books
Thorwald Dethlefsen
At the root of any enlightenment is the very process of the search itself. Drawing upon a vast body of esoteric and alternative teachings, The Challenge of Fate makes a brilliant case against sterile rationalism and for a complete openness of mind in interacting with the phenomenal world. Dethlefsen contends that esoterism in its multiplicity of forms should thus be embraced, not necessarily as fact, but rather as a deeper and more subtle mode of thinking about realities within and without.
Through the investigation of various esoteric traditions, such as hypnosis, astrology, homeopathy, and reincarnation, Dethlefsen reveals the insights he has gained in his pioneering work in search of the path.
"A person's own fate is the most individual, made-to-measure, esoteric system that one could find. This is why we begin our path by confronting our own fate.
The aim of this confrontation is to achieve a deeper understanding of reality, an extension of consciousness, an encounter with the authority man calls God."
Thorwald Dethlefsen
Rise of the Soul Tribe of Sacred Guardians & Inspired Visionaries
“Earth Warriors Oracle” taps into universal tribal wisdom and pure spiritual guidance to empower your soul with courage and optimism to discover the Earth Warrior within and fulfil its sacred purpose.
Goddesses of the New Light – A Goddess-a-Day Divination Cards.
Use for daily Inspiration; Guidance; Motivation.
Visual Jewels to help you bring the Grace of the Goddess into your daily life.
Superb print quality on the best art board.
48 pages in full colour throughout and includes significant new material.
With free purple silk wrap while stock last
Sacred India Tarot – a 78-card tarot deck with guidebook, inspired by Indian mythology and the great epics.
About the book
The Sacred India Tarot is unique in its synthesis of two mystical and meditational streams of world culture – the Tarot and Indian mythology. The Major Arcana are drawn from Hindu deities and sages, while the suits follow the stories of the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the lives of the Buddha and Krishna.
The deck follows the traditional 78-card structure, so it can be read with any Tarot method, but its imagery opens a completely different world of story and symbol. The accompanying book explains each card, the mythological episode behind it and its meaning in readings.
Vividly illustrated in a traditional Indian style, it is a favourite with collectors of cultural and mythological decks.
About the author
Rohit Arya is an Indian writer and teacher of yoga, mythology and Tarot.
Ideal for: Tarot readers and deck collectors, and anyone who loves Indian mythology and the great epics.
Details
- Author: Rohit Arya
- Format: Boxed 78-card deck with book
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Universe Cards – an out-of-print divination deck combining a Tarot-based system with Hubble Space Telescope images of stars, nebulae and galaxies.
About the book
From the publisher: "A fabulous pack combining the wisdom of a Tarot system with stunning new images of the stars and solar systems taken from the Hubble Space Telescope. The accompanying book helps the user learn about their destiny as it tells the meaning of the star cards and the Universal forces which they represent. There are 35 Universe cards -- starting with the Earth Card, moving through past stars, nebulae and galaxies, and ending with the Universe Card itself. The Four Forces Cards represent the four fundamental forces of nature: Gravity, Electromagnetism, the Strong force and the Weak force. The colour images taken from the Hubble Telescope make this card pack unique. They are inspiring, spellbinding images and will be a true delight to work with.
Each card pairs a real astronomical image with a meaning drawn from the Tarot and from the idea that the forces shaping the cosmos also shape our lives. The accompanying book explains the cards and their use in readings.
A striking and unusual deck, now out of print and popular with collectors of astronomy-themed and modern oracle decks.
Ideal for: Tarot and oracle-deck collectors, and anyone who loves astronomy and space imagery.
Details
- Format: Boxed deck with guidebook
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Liz Greene's Mythic Astrology – the illustrated astrology set by the co-author of The Mythic Tarot, using Greek myth to illuminate the Sun, Moon, planets and Ascendant.
About the book
Liz Greene – co-author of The Mythic Tarot – uses the powerful images of ancient myths to provide new insights into the Sun, Moon, planets and Ascendant. By invoking the imagination, the symbols of astrology can be understood on the emotional, intuitive and intellectual levels.
Rather than treating the planets as abstract forces, the book introduces them as characters from Greek mythology – Apollo, Aphrodite, Ares, Zeus, Kronos and others – whose stories reveal the drives and conflicts at work in the birth chart. It shows how to find your own placements and read them through myth.
Liz Greene's mythological approach has shaped modern psychological astrology, and this illustrated set is now out of print.
About the author
Liz Greene is an American-born astrologer and Jungian analyst based in the UK, co-founder of the Centre for Psychological Astrology and author of Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil and many other books.
Ideal for: astrology students and practitioners, readers of mythology, and fans of The Mythic Tarot.
Details
- Author: Liz Greene
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The Egyptian Oracle by Maya Heath (1995) – a complete divination set with consultation board, book and 28 hieroglyph tiles.
About the book
The Egyptian Oracle is a divination system using a consultation board and 28 hieroglyphs. Simple and easy for the beginner, this carefully researched system develops in richness as you gain experience with the ancient mysteries – the sacred Egyptian principles of living in harmony and balance with ourselves, the land and the divine.
Each of the 28 hieroglyphs represents a principle of ancient Egyptian thought, and the board provides the positions on which they are cast and read. The book explains the meaning of each glyph, its connection to Egyptian gods and symbolism, and how to interpret readings for guidance and reflection.
Complete sets with board, book and all tiles are increasingly difficult to find since the set went out of print.
About the author
Maya Heath is an American author and teacher of Egyptian spirituality and divination.
Ideal for: collectors of oracle and divination sets, and anyone drawn to Egyptian mythology and symbolism.
Details
- Author: Maya Heath
- Publisher: Bear & Company
- Published: 1995
- Format: Boxed set – board, book and 28 tiles
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Joy Michaud
As we leave the Piscean Age, ruled by Neptune, and enter the Aquarian Age, ruled by Uranus, a clear understanding of these planetary energies is of paramount importance. Working with Neptune and Uranus can raise consciousness on the personal and the collective levels.
Joy Michaud illustrates the effects of these transpersonal planets by discussing events that altered the course of humanity when Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune were all in the sign of Sagittarius 500 years ago, and in Capricorn from 1988 to 1991. She discusses Neptune and Uranus in mythology and the arts, Neptune and Uranus individually in sign and house, basic interpretations, the highest and lowest manifestations of Neptune, Neptune and love.
Describing Uranus as "creative will," Michaud explains the Uranus freedom energy. She provides a Saturn Meditation, for Saturn is the basis for all spiritual development. She then outlines the Neptune Exercise and Meditation which helps bring into conscious awareness the spiritual and idealistic parts of your Self so that you can rescue them from Neptune's potentially muddy and vague waters and integrate them objectively into your daily life. Also discussed are flower and gem remedies that help restore balance when dealing with difficult aspects to Neptune.