Judika Illes

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

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:27:18 +0000

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 →

The Speakeasy at the Occult Conference in Glastonbury

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:02:03 +0000

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 →

The Oracle of Kwan Yin

judika — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:03:59 +0000

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 →

Selling Spirits

judika — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:43:31 +0000

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 →

The Heirloom

admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:17:18 +0000

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 →

Fundamentals of Spell-casting with Judika Illes

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:06:55 +0000

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 →

The Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints, and Sages

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:28:18 +0000

Throughout history, people of all countries, cultures, and spiritual and religious traditions have looked beyond the grave for help in facing life’s problems. Here, bestselling author Judika Illes pulls together the stories, myths, and legends about the mystics, saints, and sages who people have called upon for help. Including saints from many traditions—Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Pagan, Sufi, and more—this is the essential guide for all who are interested in folklore, mythology, and history, and will help seekers identify which holy being to approach for assistance with any situation. The Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints, and Sages features saints deriving from every inhabited continent. Continue reading →

The Occult Conference 2012

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:03:34 +0000

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 →

The Weiser Field Guide to Witches

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:02:45 +0000

Witches call to us from thresholds, crossroads, seashores, swamps, and mountain tops. Fairy-tale witches beckon from within wild forests. Urban witches mingle in stores stocked with candles, crystals, statues, and books. Witches fly through the air and dig twisted roots from the ground.

Beautiful witches dance beneath the stars. Robed magicians chant in arcane tongues. Alluring witches ensorcell with the power of potions. Cadaverous hags stir steaming cauldrons. Flower- and pentacle-bedecked witches celebrate the seasons. Hideous witches lurk in horror films, working their wiles and definitely up to no good.

A compendium of witches through the ages, from earliest prehistory to some of the most significant modern practitioners, The Weiser Field Guide to Witches explores who and what is a witch. Appropriate for readers of all ages, this book serves as an excellent and entertaining introduction for those fascinated by the topic.

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The Encyclopedia of Spirits

admin — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:47:08 +0000

The Encyclopedia of Spiritsis a comprehensive and entertaining A to Z of spirits from around this world and the next. The spirits in this encyclopedia represent every inhabited continent, deriving from many cultures, eras, and spiritual traditions. Some, like the goddesses Kwan Yin and Ma Zu, currently possess millions of devotees while others are barely remembered. Within this book, you’ll find individual spirits of varying degrees of power as well as type (genres) of spirits from all over Earth.

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