Summaries of books about New Age & Spirituality:
End of Days
Predictions and Prophecies About the End of the World
Sylvia Browne
The book explores various prophecies and predictions about the apocalypse, drawing from a range of sources including the Bible, Nostradamus, and psychic insights. It examines historical and future predictions, offering interpretations of how these prophecies might unfold in modern times.
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Chariots of the Gods
50th Anniversary Edition
Erich von Däniken
The book explores the theory that ancient civilizations were visited and influenced by extraterrestrial beings, suggesting that historical texts, archaeological sites, and artifacts contain evidence of this contact. It challenges traditional views by proposing that technologies and religions of ancient peoples were given to them by advanced alien visitors.
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Runes for Beginners
A Guide to Reading Runes in Divination, Rune Magic, and the Meaning of the Elder Futhark Runes
Lisa Chamberlain
The book serves as an introductory guide to the ancient art of rune reading, explaining the meanings and interpretations of each symbol in the Elder Futhark, the oldest form of the runic alphabets. It also delves into the basics of rune magic and how to use runes in divination practices for personal growth and insight.
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Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
Scott Cunningham
The book is a comprehensive guide to the folklore and magical uses of over 400 herbs, roots, flowers, and plants, providing readers with instructions on how to utilize their energies for spells, rituals, and magical workings. It includes botanical information, associated deities, history, and the magical properties of each herb for practitioners of herbal magic.
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The Afterlife of Billy Fingers
How My Bad-Boy Brother Proved to Me There's Life After Death
Annie Kagan
The book recounts the spiritual communications between Annie Kagan and her deceased brother Billy, who shares insights from the afterlife about the mysteries of existence beyond death. Through these messages, Billy describes his transcendent experiences, offering comfort and wisdom about the continuity of life after physical death.
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The Complete Guide to Astrology
Understanding Yourself, Your Signs, and Your Birth Chart
Louise Edington
The book serves as an introductory resource for astrology enthusiasts, covering the basics of astrological signs, planetary influences, and how to interpret one's birth chart. It provides practical guidance on how to apply this knowledge to better understand personal traits, relationships, and life paths.
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Waking Up
Searching for Spirituality Without Religion
Sam Harris
The book explores the nature of consciousness and proposes a secular approach to spirituality, drawing on meditation, neuroscience, and Eastern philosophies to argue that a meaningful and ethical life can be cultivated without adherence to religious dogma. It offers practical guidance on mindfulness and self-inquiry to achieve personal well-being and insight.
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A Course in Miracles
Helen Schucman
The book presents a self-study program of spiritual psychotherapy based on the concept of universal love and forgiveness, structured through a text, a workbook for students, and a manual for teachers, aiming to guide individuals to a transformation in perception and the attainment of inner peace. It combines Christian terminology with Eastern spirituality, emphasizing the importance of internal change over external circumstances and the relinquishing of judgment and guilt.
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Pussy Prayers
Sacred and Sensual Rituals for Wild Women of Color
Black Girl Bliss
The book is a guide that blends spirituality and sexuality, offering rituals, affirmations, and meditations designed to empower women of color to embrace their bodies and cultivate a sacred sexual life. It encourages self-love, healing, and the celebration of one's divine femininity through personal and intimate practices.
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Signs From Pets In The Afterlife
Identifying Messages From Pets in Heaven
Lyn Ragan
The book explores the concept that deceased pets can communicate with their owners from the afterlife through various signs and signals. It provides personal anecdotes and guidance on how to recognize and interpret these messages to find comfort in the loss of a beloved animal companion.
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