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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Dancing with Dionysus at the 5th Annual Beltane/Spring Festival

Sponsored by Brid’s Closet at Palaia Vineyards Join Judika for a fun-filled day at Palaia Vineyards in Highland Mills, New York on Saturday, May 5th. Doors open at 9am. Judika will be offering readings and will have books available for … Continue reading

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The Speakeasy at the Occult Conference in Glastonbury

The 2012 Occult Conference was held on Saturday, 17 March at the George and Pilgrim Hotel and Pub in Glastonbury. The George and Pilgrim, the oldest purpose-built public house in southwest England, was originally constructed in the 1400s to accommodate … Continue reading

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The Oracle of Kwan Yin

The root of ‘divination’ is in the divine. Once upon a time, in the ancient world, it was not unusual to find divinatory services offered at temples and shrines. In other words, to put it plainly, you could expect to … Continue reading

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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