World-class spell collector, fortune teller, psychic practitioner, spirit worker as well as independent scholar, writer, and teacher, Judika Illes offers a comprehensive encyclopedia of the sacred, helpful mystics, saints, and sages from a large variety of religious traditions who can, when venerated, produce miracles for the reader. Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells and The Encyclopedia of Spirits, surpasses herself in this peerlessly expansive guide for all interested in folklore, mythology, and history, as well as those looking for guidance about accessing the power of saints. Illes's The Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints, & Sages is the most comprehensive, accessible, and effective guide available anywhere.

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Selling Spirits

As discussed in the Encyclopedia of Spirits, it is not  uncommon for manufacturers to incorporate the sacred into their wares. Products are frequently named after saints or spirits, while mystical images are featured on many labels. This is particularly true of  … Continue reading

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The Heirloom

WARNING! SPOILER ALERT Although I have not revealed the ending, it is impossible to discuss the magical and paranormal themes in The Heirloom without also discussing plot points. If you are bothered by spoilers, you may wish to watch the … Continue reading

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Fundamentals of Spell-casting with Judika Illes

In the beginning was the word . . . and the word soon became a spell. If you travel around the world, from urban centers to the most remote regions, searching for shared human common denominators, you will discover the … Continue reading

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The Occult Conference 2012

The 2012 Occult conference will take place on Saturday 17th of March. We’ve taken over the George and Pilgrim pub one of this countries most historic Inns. This conference will be like NOTHING we’ve ever done before. We’ll obviously have … Continue reading

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The Seven Founder Saints of Brittany

The first seven officially acknowledged Christian missionaries to arrive in Brittany are categorized together as the Seven Founder Saints. What these Celtic monks from Britain founded was the Church. Although each saint is also venerated independently, they are invoked together as a group, especially as part of a traditional Breton pilgrimage ritual.

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Rhassoul

Clay remains one of the most mysterious—and underestimated—spiritual and medicinal mediums, despite the fact that it ranks among the very oldest magical, therapeutic, ritual, and cosmetic ingredients. Its use dates back to prehistoric times. Similar to crystals, there are a wide variety of clays, each possessing its own unique properties. In other words, not all clay is the same. Just as different crystals have distinctive magical and therapeutic uses, so does clay.

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