{"title":"Occult \u0026 Witchcraft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Magic, Old Ways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpellwork, ritual practice, shadow work, and Western esotericism - a shelf for those drawn to the old ways.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-magic-of-jewels-and-charms-george-frederick-kunz","title":"The Magic of Jewels and Charms * George Frederick Kunz","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exhaustive, beautifully illustrated historical masterpiece that compiles centuries of global folklore, royal superstitions, and indigenous myths regarding the magical properties, healing virtues, and protective powers attributed to precious gems and talismans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Story: Written by prominent gemologist, mineralogist, and legendary Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. vice president Dr. George Frederick Kunz, this monumental academic study transforms historical lapidary lore into an exceptionally deep research workspace. Kunz completely shatters the barrier separating cold, modern mineral science from rich historical mythology. Instead, he establishes an uncompromising, data-dense ledger that treats the global history of amulets down to its exact cultural parameters and geographic tracking lines.The handbook guides history and design enthusiasts step-by-step through a versatile landscape of ancient and medieval traditions. Kunz utilizes a comprehensive analytical diagnostic toolkit to parse how diverse civilizations across Egypt, Rome, India, and Native America utilized specific stone configurations. The text details the precise material logistics behind historic talismans—explaining how meteorites, fossilized teeth, carved jade, and rare stones functioned as an active protective shield against disease, malevolent spirits, and battlefield trauma under strict astrological alignments.Rather than a shallow modern summary, the book explores authentic historical records of famous royal collections, cursing diamonds, and snake-stone remedies. This high-quality 1997 Dover Publications paperback functions as an unabridged, durable preservation shield over Kunz's original 1915 masterwork. It features all of the author's meticulous cross-references and dozens of rare historical illustration plates, instructing the analytical mind on the absolute evolution of human belief and turning any gemology or history library shelf into a profound sanctuary of world heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: Gemologists, jewelers, and cultural anthropologists looking for a primary-source-dense textbook on historical amulet lore; readers interested in the history of medicine and alternative therapies; and book collectors seeking the classic, definitive Dover reissues of George Frederick Kunz's works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Published 1915. This Edition 1997 by Dover Publications\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chantal Toporow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50478375469299,"sku":"202607123501ABB","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5722\/7507\/files\/20260825_134320.jpg?v=1788033762"},{"product_id":"the-spiritual-hierarchies-and-the-physical-world-rudolf-steiner","title":"The Spiritual Hierarchies and The Physical World * Rudolf Steiner","description":"\u003cp\u003eZodiac, Planets, Cosmos. Reality and Illusion Collected Works of Rudolf Steiner #CW110. Ever since nature and consciousness were separated in the late Middle Ages, giving rise to a science of matter alone, the spiritual beings who are the universe have felt abandoned and unable to complete their work, for this work depends for its success on human collaboration. At the same time, human beings have also felt abandoned, condemned to a speck of dust in an infinitely decaying universe. In these remarkable lectures, Rudolf Steiner reestablishes the human being as a participant in an evolving, dynamic universe of living spiritual beings: a living universe, whole and divine. And he does so in concrete images, capable of being grasped by human consciousness as if from within. How is this possible? Implicit in Rudolf Steiner's view is the fact that, fundamentally, the universe consists of consciousness. Everything else is illusion. Hence to understand the evolution of the cosmos and humanity in any terms other than consciousness is also illusion. Whenever we have to do with mighty cosmic facts, we have to do with states of consciousness. But states of consciousness never exist apart from the beings who embody them. Therefore, the only true realities are beings in different states of consciousness. In this sense, Rudolf Steiner's spiritual science is a science of states of consciousness and the beings who embody them. Indeed, rightly considered, all science-physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, geology, psychology, astronomy, etc.-is a science of beings. And the sensory perception, the physical trace, is but the outer vestment of the activity of beings in different states of consciousness. To describe these beings, Steiner uses the names made familiar by the wisdom tradition of the West. He speaks of the evolutionary states of Saturn, Sun, Moon, Earth, Jupiter, Venus, and Vulcan; and the nine \"choirs\" of angels Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones; Dominions, Virtues, and Powers; Principalities, Archangels, and Angels; as well as of elemental beings and nature spirits; and the elements of fire, earth, air, and water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: Serious students of Anthroposophy, Western esotericism, and Christian Hermeticism looking for a disciplined textbook on cosmic origins; readers exploring the historical philosophical bridges between astronomy and metaphysics; and book collectors archiving the definitive collected works series issued by SteinerBooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Published 1995. This Edition 1996 by Anthroposophic Press\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chantal Toporow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50478468530419,"sku":"202607123781ABB","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5722\/7507\/files\/20260825_135349.jpg?v=1788041933"},{"product_id":"the-womens-book-of-healing-diane-stein","title":"The Women's Book of Healing * Diane Stein","description":"\u003cp\u003eA empowering guide to teach women how to channel their inner divine energy to achieve profound physical, emotional, and spiritual self-healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Story: Written by prominent feminist metaphysician and Reiki master Diane Stein, this comprehensive handbook shatters traditional, clinical approaches to wellness by reconnecting readers with ancient matriarchal wisdom. The workbook acts as an action-first diagnostic workspace, stepping readers through the mechanics of aura balancing, crystal therapy, and the layout of the body's primary chakra grids. By demystifying energy cultivation and layout patterns, Stein provides women with an accessible, high-utility toolkit to dismantle emotional blockages, conquer stress, and actively reclaim control over their own health and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: Practitioners of alternative medicine, energy healers, women exploring goddess spirituality, and readers of holistic self-care guides by authors like Starhawk, Vicki Noble, or Louise Hay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julianne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50478537441523,"sku":"202607124684ABB","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5722\/7507\/files\/20260825_134834.jpg?v=1788034129"}],"url":"https:\/\/purpleslothmedia.com\/collections\/occult-witchcraft.oembed","provider":"Purple Sloth Media","version":"1.0","type":"link"}