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The Enchanted Formulary

Author : Eve LeFey
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN 13 : 0806536462
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book The Enchanted Formulary written by Eve LeFey and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make your own oils, blends, and fragrances--and make your dreams come true! The proper oils, blends, and fragrances are central to the practice of Wicca, and essential for many spells, candle magick, mojo bags, ritual bathing, incenses, floor washes, potpourri, anointing sacred objects, and much more. For over thirty years, Wiccan expert Lady Rhea has been creating her own special formulas that she supplies to some of the world's quintessential Pagan stores such as The Warlock Shoppe and Enchantments--and now she shares them with you! In The Enchanted Formulary, Lady Rhea gives you the recipes that she's perfected over three decades and also shows you where to get some of the harder-to-find ingredients. Some of the 300 blends included are formulas for love; money, luck, and success; healing and personal transformation; and uncrossing and protection. You'll also learn: • The magick of oils • Mixology (how to mix and blend) • Magical application (different uses of oils for magickal purposes) • Popular perfume fragrances today and the their role in magick • Astrological influences on when to blend your oils The Enchanted Formulary can be easily used on its own or with Lady Rhea's The Enchanted Candle, and each recipe comes with detailed information on the origins of the fragrance. The road to self-empowerment begins here! Praise for The Enchanted Candle "The Enchanted Candle includes rituals for every occasion together with details on the basics of 'how to do it' and--most important--why this all works. All aspects are here: candles, oils, herbs, seals; all the ancillary items plus where to find them. This is a complete book that you'll use time and again." --Raymond Buckland, author of Practical Candleburning Rituals and Advanced Candle Magick

The Enchanted Formulary

Author : Lady Rhea
Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806527048
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book The Enchanted Formulary written by Lady Rhea and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proper oils, blends and fragrances are central to the practice of Wicca and essential for many spells, candle magick, mojo bags, ritual bathing, incenses, floor washes, potpourri, anointing sacred objects and much more. For over 30 years, Wiccan expert Lady Rhea has been creating her own special formulas that she supplies to Pagan stores the world over - and now she is sharing them with readers everywhere! Includes advice on locating ingredients and recipes for over 300 blends.

Llewellyn's Complete Formulary of Magical Oils

Author : Celeste Rayne Heldstab
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738729965
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book Llewellyn's Complete Formulary of Magical Oils written by Celeste Rayne Heldstab and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2012-09-08 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the fantastically fragrant world of magical oils and discover a new, invigorating way to delight your senses, uplift your spirits, improve your health, and enjoy total relaxation. Whether your intention is magical or medicinal, specially blended essential oils can enrich your life with their mystical, energizing, and transformative power. Within this one-of-a-kind portable apothecary, learn to select and mix 67 essential oils for a myriad of magical, medicinal, and spiritual applications. Spanning every purpose from inner calm and romance to healing and energy work to prayer and spellcraft, all 1,200 recipes are arranged alphabetically to make it easy to find precisely what you need. Step by step, Celeste Rayne Heldstab also shows how to create your own blends for spells, rituals, and remedies. Amp up their potency with correspondences for the elements, day of the week, time of day, Moon phase, astrological sign, herbs, and gemstones. Protection for house & home Love & passion Career & finances Dreamwork & meditation Beauty & skin care Fatigue, headaches, & other common ailments Praise: "Celeste skillfully demystifies the process of using and blending oils by providing lucid, detailed, and easy-to-read instructions while emphasizing the magical power inherent in plants."—Judika Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells

The Enchanted Candle

Author : Lady Rhea
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781533181022
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book The Enchanted Candle written by Lady Rhea and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-25 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lady Rhea, Queen of Candle Magick, has long been New York City's special, magickal treasure. She is a font of spellcraft, lore, and knowledge, both mystical and common-sense. For decades, many have made pilgrimages to Lady Rhea's shop to learn from her, as well as to obtain the unique, power-blasting candles that she creates. This new, expanded edition of her book, The Enchanted Candle, makes Lady Rhea's wisdom and magickal expertise accessible to all. In these pages, Lady Rhea shares her techniques, secrets, and history, so that you, too, are empowered to achieve your goals and dreams. ---- Judika Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, Encyclopedia of Spirits, The Big Book of Practical Spells and other books of magick. The Enchanted Candle includes rituals for every occasion together with details on the basics of 'how to do it' and most important why this all works. All aspects are here: candles, oils, herbs & seals, all the ancillary items plus where to find them. This is a complete book that you'll use time and again. ----Raymond Buckland, author of the Practical Candleburning Rituals and Advanced Candle Magick.

Wellness Witch

Author : Nikki Van De Car
Publisher : Running Press Adult
ISBN 13 : 0762467320
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Wellness Witch written by Nikki Van De Car and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wellness Witch adds magic to your self-care practice, with sacred rituals, crystal spreads, aromatherapy blends, yoga sequences, and intention-setting spells. Filled with soothing rituals, healing potions, and empowering spells, the Wellness Witch brings a touch of magic to the everyday. Tapping into ancient traditions and feminine power, this enchanting book guides readers through the practices of mystical wellness, natural beauty, and personal creativity as they develop a true intuitive connection to the life-giving forces around us. Drawing on the transcendent power of intention, the Wellness Witch uses tinctures, tonics, mantras, and meditations to forge a magical connection between the body and the spirit. With chapters on the internal, the external, and the home, readers will learn to harness the power of healing herbs, charged crystals, and sacred spaces as they cultivate the art of mystical self-care. Accessible projects, from crafting aromatherapy blends to creating smudge sticks, are paired with calming rituals, yoga sequences, and simple spells to bring peace, power, and magic into our hectic lives.

Initiation Into Witchcraft

Author : Brian Cain
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781733246613
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (466 download)

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Download or read book Initiation Into Witchcraft written by Brian Cain and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-05 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the religion of Witchcraft. It honors the old Gods, the ancient mysteries, and the secrets of magic. Witchcraft is personal empowerment magnified through a relationship with the old gods. Through it, you can find a path to your most powerful self. This book shall be your first signpost to guide your way!

The Witch's Mirror

Author : Mickie Mueller
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738748757
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book The Witch's Mirror written by Mickie Mueller and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2016-06-08 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the fascinating history, tradition, and modern uses of the witch's mirror. From choosing and making the perfect mirror to using it to boost self-esteem and prosperity, this book provides valuable information for witches of all levels. Fun and easy to use, The Witch's Mirror features advice from well-known witches as well as spells and crafts to enhance your magic. Explore the symbols and practice of scrying, uncover the portrayals of mirrors in legends and pop culture, harness the reflective power of mirrors with meditations, and much more. Mickie Mueller invites you to gaze through the looking glass and see your magical self wielding the mirror as a key tool to a successful, happy, and enchanted life. Praise: "The Witch's Mirror is a lighthearted book that reflects a wide variety of perspectives, techniques, and magickal styles."—Ellen Dugan, author of the Witchery series and The Natural Psychic "This book is a very thorough and complete manual that explains historical lore, superstitions, and also how to utilize this tool with ease...it is a must have for any witches library!"—Celeste Heldstab, author of Llewellyn's Complete Formulary of Magical Oils "Mickie Mueller has brought to life, in this charming book, all the magic and history of this simple yet potent tool with her own signature grace and eloquence."— Amythyst Raine, author of The Gray Witch's Grimoire "Mueller's conversational style and uncomplicated how-to directions make mirror magic accessible to the novice and experienced witch alike...this book is enlightening, practical, and great fun to read."—Shana Robinson, author of Terra Signs and co-author of Shamanism & The Spirit Mate "Mickie Mueller is the perfect guide through the looking glass...The Witch's Mirror takes one of the most common daily tools and reveals its innate magic."—Lunaea Weatherstone, author of Tending Brigid's Flame and Mystical Cats Tarot "If you want to know about magic and mirrors, this is the book for you! Mickie Mueller has done an excellent job of researching and bringing together all the many facets of mirror-related beliefs, traditions, and lore."—Tess Whitehurst, author of Holistic Energy Magic and Magical Housekeeping

The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags

Author : Elhoim Leafar
Publisher : Weiser Books
ISBN 13 : 1633410560
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags written by Elhoim Leafar and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charm bags, also known as mojo bags and gris-gris bags, may be the most popular style of amulet or talisman in the world today. Around the globe, they are crafted by people from many cultures and spiritual traditions and are created for many purposes. Until now there has been no definitive guide to the art of creating these magical power objects. The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags remedies this situation. Author Elhoim Leafar provides an introduction to the topic in this clear, focused book of practical magic, which features detailed instructions for making these bags. The strongest amulets are those you make yourself, and The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags shows you how. The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags contains 100 formulas intended for various purposes including love, luck, success, happiness, health, wealth, protection, prosperity, and the attainment of goals and desires. Based on an eclectic blend of Wicca, hoodoo, and Latin American folk magic, the book also contains extensive lists of herbs, gems and minerals, essential oils, astrological positions, and colors that contribute to making your own personal amulets. Instructions for casting circles and how to charge your charm bags are also included.

Working Conjure

Author : Hoodoo Sen Moise
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN 13 : 1578636272
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (786 download)

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Download or read book Working Conjure written by Hoodoo Sen Moise and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2018 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conjure, also known as Hoodoo or Rootwork, is an old, powerful, and increasingly popular system of North American folk magic. Conjure's roots derive primarily from West and Central African spiritual traditions, but it has also been influenced by Christianity, Jewish mysticism, and Native American practices. Hoodoo Sen Moise has been studying this tradition and working with Conjure for over 35 years. Here in Working Conjure, he explores Conjure's history, principles, fundamentals, and ethics, while simultaneously providing a practical how-to guide to actually "working" Conjure and making Conjure work for you. This book: Explores the primary materials of Conjure Features spells, rituals, and workings for various purposes Guides readers to learn how to bring this profound school of magic to life

The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags

Author : Elhoim Leafar
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN 13 : 1578636191
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (786 download)

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Download or read book The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags written by Elhoim Leafar and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charm bags, also known as mojo bags and gris-gris bags, may be the most popular style of amulet or talisman in the world today. Around the globe, they are crafted by people from many cultures and spiritual traditions and are created for many purposes. Until now there has been no definitive guide to the art of creating these magical power objects. The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags remedies this situation. Author Elhoim Leafar provides an introduction to the topic in this clear, focused book of practical magic, which features detailed instructions for making these bags. The strongest amulets are those you make yourself, and The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags shows you how. The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags contains 100 formulas intended for various purposes including love, luck, success, happiness, health, wealth, protection, prosperity, and the attainment of goals and desires. Based on an eclectic blend of Wicca, hoodoo, and Latin American folk magic, the book also contains extensive lists of herbs, gems and minerals, essential oils, astrological positions, and colors that contribute to making your own personal amulets. Instructions for casting circles and how to charge your charm bags are also included.

The Real Witches of New England

Author : Ellen Evert Hopman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1620557738
Total Pages : 515 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book The Real Witches of New England written by Ellen Evert Hopman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveals the origins and history of the New England witch hysteria, its continuing repercussions, and the multilayered practices of today’s modern witches • Shares the stories of 13 accused witches from the New England colonies through interviews with their living descendants • Explores the positive role witches played in rural communities until the dawn of the industrial age, despite ongoing persecution • Includes in-depth interviews with 25 modern witchcraft practitioners, interwoven with practical information on the sacred calendar, herb lore, spells, and magical practices New England has long been associated with witches. And while the Salem witch trials happened long ago, the prejudices and fears engendered by the witchcraft hysteria still live on in our culture. What forces were at work that brought the witch hysteria quickly from Europe to the new American colony, a place of religious freedom--and what caused these prejudices to linger centuries after the fact? Weaving together history, sacred lore, modern practice, and the voices of today’s witches, Ellen Evert Hopman offers a new, deeper perspective on American witchcraft and its ancient pagan origins. Beginning with the “witch hysteria” that started in Europe and spread to the New World, Hopman explores the witch hunts, persecutions, mass hysteria, and killings, concluding that between forty and sixty thousand women and men were executed as witches. Combining records of known events with moving interviews with their descendants, she shares the stories of 13 New England witches persecuted during the witch trials, including Tituba and Mary Bliss Parsons, the Witch of Northhampton. Despite the number of false accusations during the witch hysteria in the New England colonies, Hopman reveals how there were practicing witches during that time and describes the positive role witches played in rural communities until the dawn of the industrial age. Exploring how the perception and practices of witches has evolved and expanded over the centuries, Hopman also includes in-depth interviews with 25 modern-day practitioners from a variety of pagan faiths, including druids, wiccans, Celtic reconstructionists, and practitioners of the fairy faith. Emerging from their insights is a treasure trove of practical information on the sacred calendar, herb lore, spells, and magical practices. Bringing together past and present, Hopman reveals what it really means to be a “witch,” redefining the label with dignity and spiritual strength.

Bull of Heaven

Author : Michael G. Lloyd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781938197031
Total Pages : 716 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book Bull of Heaven written by Michael G. Lloyd and published by . This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a teenager, Eddie Buczynski had dreamed of becoming a Jesuit Priest. Rejected by the Church because of his questioning mind and budding homosexuality, his feet were soon set on a different path-one that would lead from his childhood home in Ozone Park to the raucous streets of '60s Greenwich Village, through the burgeoning Neo-Pagan spiritual movement of the '70s, before depositing him into the academic realm of Classical & Near Eastern archaeology. Bringing together the threads of disparate subcultures, social movements, spiritual paths and characters, "Bull of Heaven" weaves Buczynski's life into a tapestry that encompasses the history of contemporary Paganism and the occult in New York City. And in so doing, it offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of GLBT men and women whose heretofore untold contributions helped to shape the face of contemporary Paganism. Part biography, part history, Bull of Heaven shines a spotlight on that rarest of beasts--a previously unstudied slice of New York City history.

The Cambridge History of Magic and Witchcraft in the West

Author : David J. Collins, S. J.
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316239497
Total Pages : 897 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (162 download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge History of Magic and Witchcraft in the West written by David J. Collins, S. J. and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 897 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents twenty chapters by experts in their fields, providing a thorough and interdisciplinary overview of the theory and practice of magic in the West. Its chronological scope extends from the Ancient Near East to twenty-first-century North America; its objects of analysis range from Persian curse tablets to US neo-paganism. For comparative purposes, the volume includes chapters on developments in the Jewish and Muslim worlds, evaluated not simply for what they contributed at various points to European notions of magic, but also as models of alternative development in ancient Mediterranean legacy. Similarly, the volume highlights the transformative and challenging encounters of Europeans with non-Europeans, regarding the practice of magic in both early modern colonization and more recent decolonization.

Witchcraft for Daily Self-Care

Author : Michael Herkes
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1648769136
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (487 download)

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Download or read book Witchcraft for Daily Self-Care written by Michael Herkes and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infuse magic into self-care with restorative spells and remedies Prepare to intertwine the vital energy of witchcraft with the healing power of self-care. This collection of spells and remedies lights the way, designed to nourish the mind and body every day. With each ritual, anyone can build an empowered self-care system anchored in the practice of magic. Discover the ultimate witches' self-care book with: Witchcraft for the whole self—Each daily ritual focuses on a different facet of life, from romantic relationships to professional success, and explores how witchcraft inspires reflection, creativity, and mindfulness. 90 enchanting rituals—Try out a Fluorite Crystal Meditation that clears the mind, a Detoxifying Body Brew that banishes energy blockages, a Happy Home Mist that invites good vibes into any living space, and more. Inclusive guidance—Whether this book is the first foray into magic or just part of an existing practice, any witch can learn to tap into their power and master self-care. Build a magical care routine and live a more balanced life with Witchcraft for Daily Self-Care.

Utterly Wicked

Author : Dorothy Morrison
Publisher : Weiser Books
ISBN 13 : 1633411702
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Utterly Wicked written by Dorothy Morrison and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2020-05-11 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Protect yourself (and maybe indulge in a little payback) with practical instructions from one of the most beloved figures of Wicca and the Neo-Pagan movement. “Utterly Wicked is one of the most important books I own and one that every serious witch and magickal practitioner should have on their shelf.” —Mat Auryn, author of The Psychic Witch Hexes, curses, and other unsavory notions—most magical practitioners won’t even discuss them. Why? Because they’d much rather find a positive solution that benefits all concerned. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Occasionally, though, our problems are such that nothing in the positive solution arena will handle them. It’s time to make a decision to stand tough, be strong, and take definitive action to defend ourselves. And if you‘re ready to do that—if you‘re ready to own that action and take responsibility for it—then Utterly Wicked is for you. Jam-packed with more than one hundred rituals, incantations, hexes, and curses, this is the quintessential primer for learning all the magical tricks no one wants to talk about. Do you know the proper way to enter a cemetery? Utterly Wicked tells you how, as well as the proper methods for collecting and using graveyard dirt. Explore the little-known secrets of the 11-inch fashion doll, and see why it‘s become such a valuable magical tool. Learn how to prepare Hot Foot Powder, Four Thieves Vinegar, Goofer Dust, and other magical components designed to obliterate your toughest problems. Most important, you‘ll find the tools to protect yourself, your family, and your home from ever being bothered with these sorts of difficulties again.

Disputed Questions

Author : Thomas Merton
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780156261050
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Disputed Questions written by Thomas Merton and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1985 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Reflecting Thomas Merton's lifelong examination of the relationship between the monastic, contemplative life and the need for spiritual expression in the secular world, these essays explore the coming together of the active and the contemplative life and the relationship of persons to social organizations. Ranging from an account of the Greek monastic community on Mount Athos to a look at the spiritually destructive power of racism, Merton's writing manages to be both lively and profound as he leads the reader through the hard questions of modern existence, bringing together traditional religious values with a concern for the spiritual needs of the present day.".--cover matter.

The Spell of the Sensuous

Author : David Abram
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307830551
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book The Spell of the Sensuous written by David Abram and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2012-10-17 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the International Lannan Literary Award for Nonfiction Animal tracks, word magic, the speech of stones, the power of letters, and the taste of the wind all figure prominently in this intellectual tour de force that returns us to our senses and to the sensuous terrain that sustains us. This major work of ecological philosophy startles the senses out of habitual ways of perception. For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patters) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity with the natural world? What will it take for us to recover a sustaining relation with the breathing earth? In The Spell of the Sensuous David Abram draws on sources as diverse as the philosophy of Merleau-Ponty, Balinese shamanism, Apache storytelling, and his own experience as an accomplished sleight-of-hand of magician to reveal the subtle dependence of human cognition on the natural environment. He explores the character of perception and excavates the sensual foundations of language, which--even at its most abstract--echoes the calls and cries of the earth. On every page of this lyrical work, Abram weaves his arguments with a passion, a precision, and an intellectual daring that recall such writers as Loren Eisleley, Annie Dillard, and Barry Lopez.