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An ENORMOUS thank you to our LlewellynCon presenters today: Cyndi Dale, Wendy Mata, Mark A. Green, and Lisa Papez!

Unable to watch their presentations live? Click on their images below to watch the recording! And, be sure to follow our YouTube channel, where we’ll be sharing the recordings of each presentation!

Watch Cyndi Dale: The Celestial Wishing Tree: Your Special Manifesting Chakra

Watch Wendy Mata: Mexican Folk Magick

 

Watch Mark A. Green: Naturalistic (Non-Theist) Paganism: A Path Forward

 

Watch Lisa Papez: The Power of Keywords in Tarot Reading

Thank you again to all who presented and attended!! We’ll see you tomorrow!

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Andrea Taylor, author of Birth Chart Interpretation Plain & Simple, What’s Your Big Three?, and the new Secrets of Your Rising Sign.

Wouldn’t you like to know how you lived in the last life, and what type of person you were? Secrets of Your Rising Sign reveals just that.

Using a revolutionary new theory, it uncovers your sun sign in your last life, and coupled with the past life information contained within your birth chart, also explains not only the way you lived, but also the type of person you were. And who doesn’t want to know that?

This is fascinating not just for its own sake but because of the insights it can provide in terms of what is being asked of you this time around. Each life is a balance to the previous one in some way, so to know and understand what is being asked of you in this life, it is necessary to know and understand what it was you did and how you acted in the last life.

It’s not just the pure delight of enlightenment that this new knowledge provides that is important. It can save you years of heading down blind alleys, or roads that are actually cul-de-sacs. We all want things we feel we can’t live without, but maybe it isn’t part of the plan for you? This new information tells you where not to go as much as where you true path lies.

Isn’t it time to discover who you truly were, who you truly are, and the real purpose of your life?

Our thanks to Andrea for her guest post! For more from Andrea Taylor, read her article, “Why Are We Here and What Is Our Purpose? Secrets of Our Rising Signs.”

An ENORMOUS thank you to our LlewellynCon presenters today: Laura Tempest Zakroff, Raechel Henderson, Robin Corak, and Jen Sankey!

Unable to watch their presentations live? Click on their images below to watch the recording! And, be sure to follow our YouTube channel, where we’ll be sharing the recordings of each presentation!

Watch Laura Tempest Zakroff: Sigils & Shapes for Movement & Meditation

Watch Raechel Henderson: Magical Home Protection

 

Watch Robin Corak: Dream Magick Basics

 

Watch Jen Sankey: Enchanted Companions: Cultivating a Deeper Connection with Feline Energy

Thank you again to all who presented and attended!! We’ll see you tomorrow!

An ENORMOUS thank you to our LlewellynCon presenters today: Mhara Starling, Alana Fairchild, Mickie Mueller, and Courtney Weber!

Unable to watch their presentations live? Click on their images below to watch the recording! And, be sure to follow our YouTube channel, where we’ll be sharing the recordings of each presentation!

Watch Mhara Starling: Welsh Witchcraft and Folk Magic

Alana Fairchild: Our Lady Isis as Divine Creatrix and Sacred Rebel

 

Watch Mickie Mueller: Calling Back Your Energy When Interactions Leave You Drained

 

Watch Courtney Weber: The Grief Spiral: A Witch’s Walk Through Grief

Thank you again to all who presented and attended!! We’ll see you tomorrow!

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Lana Gendlin and Karina Muller, authors of the new Pendulums & Intuition.

Any divination practice has its benefits for guidance and establishing a deeper connection with self. Using a pendulum in conjunction with tarot cards can enhance your practice and take it to the next level.

A pendulum is a tool that has multiple uses beyond answering “yes” and “no” questions. Using your own energy, pendulums allow you to access what is buried in your subconscious mind in partnership with your divine spiritual team.

Tarot allows you to dive deep into the imagery of the cards to interpret guidance from the Universe and your spiritual team. Using your own intuition and creativity to understand the artistry and symbolism of the cards, you can gain deep insights about how to guide yourself along your journey and most authentic path.

For those of you who already work with both tools, just imagine the power of this combination!

If you’re a Tarot and Pendulum newbie, there are tons of resources out there to help you get started.(Llewellyn’s website alone has a ton of articles, books, decks, and more as you begin!)

To explore all things pendulums, check out our book, Pendulums & Intuition: Practical Advice for Trusting Your Inner Wisdom, which guides you through how to get started with pendulums, how to care for them, and how to apply them to your everyday life.

You can use your trusted amazing guidance assistant, what we refer to as your AGA in our book, a.k.a. your pendulum, to strengthen your intuition and tarot practice, adding an additional layer to your experience. Your readings will be off the charts!

So what are some ways you can use these two beautiful tools together?

Picking a deck with which to work: Why not let your pendulum help you pick the most optimal card deck to work with? Hold the pendulum over each deck and ask, “Is this the most optimal deck to work with at this time?”Selecting the most optimal cards: Use your pendulum to allow your divine team to work with your higher self to choose the cards with the messages you need to hear at that time. Narrow down your cards with your pendulum and let the divine do its job.Interpreting the messages: The awareness gained from a tarot spread reading can be infinite. When you need help clarifying the meaning of your cards, receiving confirmation, or getting deeper insights, look no further than your pendulum to ask for help.Determining which cards need further exploration: Sometimes, the interpretation of a given card can stump you. This is a great time to use your pendulum to determine if an additional card or another question is needed.Nailing down which questions are optimal to ask in a reading: Let’s face it, we don’t always ask the right questions or in a way that will result in accurate answers. Ask your trusted AGA to confirm which questions are optimal.Getting you back into a state of relaxation: Pendulums are wonderful tools to help you get into a meditative state since they help put your brain into a relaxed, theta state. If you are having a challenging reading, take a break with your pendulum to consider how you’re feeling and ease anxiety or tension.

It’s often said that two heads are better than one, and using a pendulum joined with tarot is no exception! We encourage you to try it for yourself and see what kind of magic unfolds. Drop us a note and let us know at [email protected]. We love hearing from you!

With gratitude,
Lana and Karina

Our thanks to Lana and Karina for their guest post! For more from Lana Gendlin & Karina Muller, read their article “How to Interpret Signs and Symbols from the Universe With a Pendulum.”

 

We are proud to bring our readers our annual tarot catalog! Discover the newest in tarot offerings from Llewellyn, Lo Scarabeo, and Blue Angel, plus get free shipping on US orders over $35 and 20% savings when you order online with the promo code TAROT24! Hurry, savings good through 8/1/24! (Note that you must be logged in to your www.Llewellyn.com account for coupon to apply to cart; not valid on current sale items, with other discounts, or on previously placed orders.)

 

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Shelley A. Kaehr, PhD, author of several titles, including Heal Your Ancestors to Heal Your Life, Journeys Through the Akashic Records, Past Lives in Ancient Lands & Other Worlds, Goddess Discovered, and the new Ancestral Energy Healing.

In my latest book, Ancestral Energy Healing, I show you how to transform Ancestral Trauma to pave the way for creating a brighter future by noticing three areas:

Quirky BehaviorsPhysical SensationsFeelings and Thoughts

Quirky Behaviors: We all have our own unique way of being in the world. That’s what makes you so special. Have you ever wondered why you do some of the wacky and weird things you do? I started wondering about this for myself, and after careful observation, I’ve seen how, time and time again, some of my weirder behaviors are similar to things I’ve seen family members do. I love going to family gatherings for this exact reason. It’s a very profound feeling when you can observe family members together and see their quirky ways. I’ve had family show up to events wearing the same kind of shoes, using the same phrases, and behaving in unusual ways that are so striking, you can’t help but realize that there really is something to the connection we share with our families. Try observing your family sometime to see what behaviors they share. You will be amazed! And when you then notice yourself doing the same things they do, it’s fascinating!

Physical Sensations: We all have aches and pains here and there. That’s just part of living. Have you ever noticed that some of your bodily sensations match with family members? Maybe, or maybe not. Years ago, I was shown exactly which physical discomforts were tied to which sides of my family. It was a real eye-opener, and once I acknowledged that and began to consciously send love and light into those heavier areas, a tremendous shift happened. I felt better and I noticed my family felt better, too.

Feelings and Thoughts: Sometimes it’s tough to face our feelings, particularly when they’re of a more challenging nature. How we feel offers clues into our ancestral past. For example, do you have a phobia or fear of something that you’ve literally never had any experience within your current lifetime? Irrational fears and phobias can definitely be carried over from our past lives, and past life regression is an awesome tool for discovering and healing those kinds of issues. The other place fear can come from is your ancestors. Your genetic memories are embedded within your DNA. What your ancestors endured can actually be felt within you. When a past life journey doesn’t heal an issue, that’s when you can turn to the Ancestors. You could research one of the many popular ancestral websites or read an account passed on through the generations about how your ancestors possibly suffered from a similar fear to yours. Then again, you may not be able to prove any ancestral ties at all. Even when that’s the case, taking a moment to consciously send light to your ancestors may bring healing and transformation to difficult challenges you’re facing. I’ve found that it’s worth trying to heal by consciously sending that energy before you get into a super uncomfortable situation.

In Ancestral Energy Healing, I show you exactly where your ancestors live within you so that you can begin the awesome journey of consciously sharing your light with your forebears to create greater peace and happiness in your current life experience. Join me on the road to greater peace, happiness, and joy.

Our thanks to Shelley for her guest post! For more from Shelley A. Kaehr, PhD, read her article “Healing Ancestral Trauma with Energy Healing.”

Congratulations to these Llewellyn titles as 2024 COVR Awards finalists!

Your Guide to Self-Discovery , by Georgina Cannon et al (Anthologies): BRONZE Winner Tea Magic , by Jenay Marontate (Divination Books): GOLD Winner Ancestral Whispers , by Ben Stimpson (Folk Magic Books): GOLD Winner Llewellyn’s Complete Book of North American Folk Magic , by Cory Thomas Hutcheson (Folk Magic Books): SILVER Winner Chakras & the Vagus Nerve , by CJ Llewelyn (Health & Wellness Books): SILVER Winner The Outer Temple of Witchcraft , by Christopher Penczak (Iconic Books): SILVER Winner Talking to Spirits , by Sterling Moon (Paranormal Books): GOLD Winner The Book of Druidry , by Kristoffer Hughes (Shamanism & Paganism): SILVER Winner Relighting the Cauldron , by Rev. Wendy van Allen (Shamanism & Paganism): BRONZE Winner Tarot in Love , by Elliot Adam (Tarot Books): BRONZE Winner The Living Tarot , by T. Susan Chang (Tarot Books): SILVER Winner Path of the Moonlit Hedge , by Nathan M. Hall (Witchcraft & Magick Books): GOLD Winner and People’s Choice Award Winner Tea Magic , by Jenay Marontate (Witchcraft & Magick Books): SILVER Winner Dream Witchery , by Elhoim Leafar (World Spirituality): SILVER Winner The Goddess Discovered , by Shelley A. Kaehr, PhD (World Spirituality): GOLD Winner The Yuletide Tarot , by Kristoffer Hughes and Erin O’Leary Brown (Tarot Decks): GOLD Winner Tarot of the Witch’s Garden , by Sasha Graham and Natasa Ilincic (Tarot Decks): SILVER Winner

 

Founded in 1996, the Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR) is an organization formed by a unique group of businesses that deal in “Visionary Resources,” and who work with and support each other as independent retailers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and publishers of visionary books, music, and merchandise.

Winners were selected by a process of both judging and reader voting, and were announced during the COVR Visionary Awards Event this past weekend.

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Dawn McLaughlin, author of Everyday Reiki and the new Spirit Allies & Healing Guides.

You may be familiar with the concept of spirit guides, our allies in the spiritual realms or alternate planes of existence who help us along our life path by providing support, guidance, protection, encouragement, and assist us with our personal healing. But do you know about the other types of divine assistance available to you? Below is a sampling of these heavenly beings who are ready, willing, and able to help you achieve your goals, provide support during challenging times, and assist with your personal evolution.

Angels and archangels are beings of pure, conscious energy who have never been incarnate as human beings, with two exceptions: Archangel Metatron and Archangel Sandalphon. Angels and Archangels have specific spheres of influence and can act as intermediaries between humans and the Creator/God/Goddess/Supreme Being.Deities are divine beings with powers beyond the ability of ordinary people. Ancient texts are filled with stories of deities interacting with humans. Across the globe, religions have been formed to worship a particular deity or group of deities.Our ancestors are powerful spirits who can assist us along our life path. In addition to those who are directly related to us through our bloodlines, we also have access to the ancestors of the land on which we live and the ancestors of our spiritual or religious lineage.Ascended Masters are enlightened beings in the spirit world who were once incarnated as humans and have the mission of promoting the spiritual development of the planet. Ascended Masters are willing to assist anyone who contacts them for help, guidance, inspiration, and insights for healing and personal growth.Saints are recognized by many religions, including Catholicism, as individuals who have lived their lives dedicated to the divine and often experienced extreme hardships during their earthly lifetimes. Regardless of your faith or spiritual background, saints can be an excellent source of inspiration and comfort.Animal Spirit Helpers are not the spirit of individual animals but instead represent the intrinsic nature of the animal. Each animal spirit helper has its own abilities and expertise.

Exploring the array of spiritual allies available to you can be an extraordinary journey into the world of divine support, healing, and personal growth. Experiment with working with different guides and track your progress in a journal. Take your time with this process, and reap the rewards of progress along your life path and a stronger connection to the Divine.

Our thanks to Dawn for her guest post! For more from Dawn McLaughlin, read her article, “3 Common Blocks Preventing You From Receiving Messages from Your Spirit Guides (And What You Can Do About It).”

Congratulations to Mhara Starling and Moss Matthey, nominated for 2024 Kindred Spirit Awards!

Kindred Spirit is the UK’s leading guide to all things mind, body and spirit. Each year, they celebrate the people who make a positive difference in our lives, and they need your help to make that happen. You have the opportunity to celebrate your favorite MBS role models, pioneers and luminaries!

Kindred Spirit has come up with the names of deserving individuals and organizations who have had an impact in a meaningful way on our lives and those of others over the past year.

The nominees for the Kindred Spirit Awards 2024 have now been announced in their Spring issue, including Llewellyn authors Mhara Starling (in the category of Digital Influence) and Moss Mathey (Rising Star category)! Head over to their website now to cast your votes.

Winners of this year’s awards will be announced in the Autumn issue of Kindred Spirit, which goes on sale August 23, 2024.