Reviews
The Serpent and the Eagle: An Introduction to the Runic Tradition
Author: Chris Travers The Serpent and The Eagle Chris Travers. BookSurge Publishing 2009, Paperback, 192 pages, $12.75 Chris Travers has written a highly readable book that is suitable for beginners and more advanced runic practitioners alike. Travers offers his own valuable insights and experiences on the runes, European mythology, and magic in general. The book [...]
The Mystical Labyrinth in Russia
Author: Konstantin Serebrov The Mystical Labyrinth in Russia (v. 1) Robin Winckel-Mellsih (Editor). Serebrov Boeken 2000, Paperback, 376 pages, $23.03 “However, the one who wants to work on himself has just started to take form. And he will have to struggle with all the other ‘selves’. And you have plenty of them. If you win [...]
The Way of Trance
Author: Dennis Wier The Way Of Trance Dennis Wier. Strategic Book Publishing 2009, Hardcover, 204 pages, $19.22 Available from Lulu.com Do you believe that trance is a magical state reserved only for mediums, hypnotists, and occultists? If so, think again. Dennis Wier’s latest book, The Way of Trance, provides genuine insight into the natural and [...]
The Secret Movie aka The Secret DVD
The Secret (Extended Edition) TS Production LLC 2006, DVD, $6.14 I enjoy the idea of revealing secrets. After all, there is nothing hidden that will not become revealed. I was therefore excited when offered the chance to see the much acclaimed “The Secret DVD”. The first minute or so looked exciting, however after that my [...]
The Gospel of Thomas Annotated & Explained
Translation & Annotation by Stevan Davies The Gospel of Thomas Stevan L. Davies (Translator). Skylight Paths Publishing 2002, Paperback, 139 pages, $5.50 While the Gospel of Thomas itself is a great source of quotations to ponder and meditate on, this book offers some insights and direction to understanding what was intended. The annotations help provide [...]
The Techniques of Taoists
Author: Konstantin Serebrov The Techniques of Taoists (Alchemical Teachings) (Alchemical Teachings) Robin Winckel-Mellish (Editor). Serebrov Boeken 2006, Paperback, 216 pages, $46.98 “The shadow of the Master’s hand always points in the direction one should take on the Path.” – Konstantin Serebrov There are two main aspects to The Techniques of Taoists. The first is the [...]
The Rune Primer A: Down-to-Earth Guide to the Runes
Author: Sweyn Plowright The Rune Primer Sweyn Plowright. LULU 2007, Paperback, 160 pages, $15.71 This review is based on a preview of selected pages of the book. Sweyn is the organiser of Rune-Net and has revised this book with suggestions and requests from members of Rune-Net. The new edition contains some new translations of Rune [...]
Shamans of the Amazon
Directed & Produced by Dean Jefferys Shamans of the Amazon 3 DVD Special Edition UFO Tv 2008, DVD, $36.03 This independent documentary really got my attention. Directed and produced by Dean Jefferys from Australia it weaves a story about the plight of the Amazon and its inhabitants (who are under threat and exploitation from oil [...]
The Phaselock Code
Author: by Roger Hart The Phaselock Code Roger Hart. Paraview Pocket Books 2003, Paperback, 368 pages, $4.98 The Phaselock Code, by Roger Hart, is truly a gem amongst the growing number of books on spirituality. It is a synthesis of mystical insight and modern science (for those who are willing to accept the highly theoretical [...]
Trance: from magic to technology
Author: Dennis Wier Trance Dennis R. Wier. Transmedia 1996, Paperback, 184 pages, $136.88 Trance: from magic to technology outlines a new model for Trance, as proposed by Dennis Wier, through his long-standing experience with meditation and hypnosis. Combining these experiences with his background in systems analysis and insights of addiction (with computers) he has formulated [...]