The Mayan Oracle: Return Path to the Stars (Book, 44 Cards, 20 Mayan Star Glyphs, 13 Numbers,and 11 Lenses of Mystery)

Book Description

While other divination systems deal with the awareness of our Earth selves, this oracle offers us a galactic perspective. The Mayan symbols are a "language of light" that represents a bridge between physical and spiritual realities, intended to transform our human experience into an experience of the infinite.

Customer Reviews:

Mayan Oracle.......2007-07-09

I am very interested in mysterious things, happenings..and Mayan Civilization is one of them..alongwith my interests for oracles....when i came across the Mayan Oracle..i had to have it..and so i did :)

Excellent intelligent way to think.......2007-05-16

Clearly states in intelligent terms the way of thinking of the MAyans.
Living with the 13 moons a year,as they appear in the sky, rather than the HAllmark version for 12 per year etc, allows the bodies circadian rhythms to keep the body healthy.
Worth studying.

Delightful cards, really good book.......2007-01-04

I started reading this book as soon as I received the package and didn't put it down until I had read the whole thing. This has been a useful book and I enjoy the cards very much - not as much science as other books on the subject but definitely an asset to my collection.

My favorite Oracle hands down.......2006-11-18

I have been working with the Mayan Oracle for about 5-6 years and love it. It is by far my favorite oracle hands down. It goes direct to the Source and is filled with pure cosmic transmissions!!! It is always so right on for me in a way that goes so deep and takes me beyond ordinary reality to a much more expansive, cosmic and enlightened view. I highly recommend this oracle for transporting anyone into the consciousness of the New World that is unfolding.

the answers at last.......2006-03-04

this is what I have been looking for my whole life , the wisdom from enlightened persons .
I look forward to using these cards daily for living life to its highest potential

Animals in the Stars: Chinese Astrology for Children

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Richly Illustrated--A Great Intro. To Chinese Astrology
Enhanced with finely crafted, full-color illustrations

Animals in the Stars: Chinese Astrology for Children

Manufacturer: Bear Cub Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1591430003
Release Date: 2002-09-01

Book Description

Lavishly illustrated guide to Chinese Astrology for children ages 8-12.

• Illustrations and text describe the characteristics of each of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac and of those born under each sign.

• Each animal is accompanied by a traditional Chinese folktale.

• Offers a brief overview of Chinese astrology and the history of the Chinese zodiac.

Anyone who has ever taken children to a Chinese restaurant and watched them read the paper placemat with fascination knows that children (and adults) love the playfulness and self-reflection of Chinese astrology. Now children can learn about the unique character traits and legends that make up the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, as well as experience a deeper appreciation for the cultural traditions behind Chinese astrology.

Beautifully illustrated with lifelike animals that jump off the page, Animals in the Stars provides an informative and playful tool for self-exploration using this ancient tradition. The human personality traits of the 12 animals--both good and bad--are described in detail along with explanations of the significance of being born in the "year of" that particular animal. Each animal description is also accompanied by a traditional Chinese folktale further personifying the unique qualities and characteristics of that animal. Youngsters can enjoy these magical teaching tales while learning their "sign" as well as those of family members and friends. This wonderful introduction to the foundations of Chinese astrology is a perfect resource for the child seeking to know more about Chinese culture, zodiac animal characteristics, relationship dynamics, or esoteric traditions, as well as those seeking the simple fun inherent in the combination of astrology and animals.

Customer Reviews:

Richly Illustrated--A Great Intro. To Chinese Astrology.......2003-11-03

Animals in the Stars is a richly illustrated book about Chinese astrology for ages 8 and up. The first part of the book discusses the origin of the Twelve Earthly Branches, which today we call the Chinese Zodiac. The ancient people of Zhonngguo, also known as the Middle Kingdom (China), observed the cycles of the seasons, the pairing of the animals, the sun and moon--and learned to live in harmony with nature and it's opposites of yin and yang energy. This way of living was so important that many gave it a name: Taoism.

The wise priests could tell when rains would come and predict how plentiful the harvest would be. The people of the Middle Kingdom didn't have a way to mark time, but the priests realized that as they looked back upon their lives, certain years had specific hallmarks: some years were years of action and success like a monkey, and other years were times of careful thought and planning like a snake. After talking together and closely observing the animals around them, the wise people could tell that the years seemed to be influenced by one of 12 different animals. So they concluded that time was governed by 12 animals which correlated with specific influences--and each animal ruled one year. They also noticed that all the people they observed seemed to be ruled by a certain animal, as well.

The book then goes into the delightful story of the Jade Emperor, and how it was decided that the Rat would be first in the cycle, followed by Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar.

Next is a Chinese Zodiac chart that has every year from 1924 to 2043 and it's corresponding animal, which makes it easy to locate your animal year. Two pages are devoted for every animal in the Zodiac. The first page features a short explanation of the characteristics of the animal, and then has a short section on the qualities of a person born in that year, what kind of trouble a person may have, and who makes the best friends. For example, a person born in the year of the rat is hard working, intelligent, and a charmer--among other qualities. Rats can have trouble if she lets her suspicious nature take control and works too much, and her best companions are Ox, Dragon, and Monkey. The second page tells a corresponding story from Chinese folklore that features the animal. For example, the story about the Rat is called Rat's Big Day At The Market.

Color illustrations grace each page of the book. The author, Gregory Crawford, is also the illustrator of the book. The pictures in Animals in the Stars were done in mixed media: pen and ink, watercolor, gouache, acrylics, and colored pencils. It is 31 pages long, and while it's a children's book, I think even adults would enjoy it! It was interesting to learn about Chinese culture, read a traditional story about each of the animals, find out how the Rat ended up being chosen as the first animal of the Chinese Zodiac, and to understand the personality qualities for the 12 animals.

I tested the story on my son who's 5, but he wouldn't sit still long enough for me to get through the first section; also, it would make for a very long bedtime story! Perhaps a parent could read about one animal a night for those with longer attention spans. It's written in a very understandable way, but older children may have trouble with the Chinese proper names. However, there is a good amount of text which should help older children flex their reading muscles.

This is a great book for both children and adults who would like to learn about Chinese astrology and culture.

Enhanced with finely crafted, full-color illustrations.......2002-12-12

Written and illustrated by Gregory Crawford, Animals In The Stars: Chinese Astrology For Children is a fun and exciting picture book that teaches young readers about the Chinese astrological system, which views people born in a given year as having certain character traits. The informative text is superbly enhanced with finely crafted, full-color illustrations, and the mythological anecdotes and legends concerning animal figures are as entertaining as they are informative. Animals In The Stars is a delightful compilation that is a strongly recommended introductory overview for children to the basic principles Chinese astrology.

Legends of the Star Ancestors: Stories of Extraterrestrial Contact from Wisdomkeepers around the World

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great book
Nice Job

Legends of the Star Ancestors: Stories of Extraterrestrial Contact from Wisdomkeepers around the World
Nancy Red Star
Manufacturer: Bear & Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1879181797
Release Date: 2002-08-01

Book Description

Australian Aboriginal, Japanese, Celtic, Israeli, Native American, and other spiritual leaders from around the world share their stories of extraterrestrial contact and the Star Ancestor prophecies.

• Discusses the relevance of the earth-change prophecies given by ancient Star Ancestors.

• Shows the connection between extraterrestrials and renowned healers and teachers from around the world.

• Contains 70 illustrations by prominent artists.

At the dawn of a new millennium we are rapidly approaching environmental and social crises on a massive global scale. Cries have risen from every corner of the world to challenge the ravaging of Earth and many of her peoples. In Legends of the Star Ancestors traditional wisdomkeepers from diverse cultures share their insights into how Earth's current crisis is part of a larger cosmic plan for the planet's transition into an enlightened age, as prophesized by the Star Ancestors. Furthermore, the star beings that once seeded the Earth remain with us today in order to assist and guide us through this time of transformation.

Healers and teachers from Native American, Israeli, Tibetan, Aboriginal, Islamic, Japanese, and Celtic descent share their knowledge of the role Star Ancestors had within their respective traditions and how it shaped a larger global vision of Earth's future. From contributors as varied as Rabbi Ohad Ezrah to Australian aborigine Jingalu of the Yeagle tribe, we further learn of how star beings continue to make appearances on Earth today through UFOs, dreamtime, and physical encounters.

Customer Reviews:

great book.......2006-11-12

This book contains bios and teachings from relatively unknown but nonetheless interesting people from around the world about life, the future, god, spirit and of course ET's and UFOs. The author interviews priests, shamans, witches,
artists, etc. This book has quite a few great ET inspired photos of paintings and drawings. I am an ET buff and artist and I love this book. It's totally worth the money.

Nice Job.......2004-03-20

Good collection of stories with a coherent central theme. Wise but not too heavy. Detailed but simple. She isn't trying to impress her peers. I found this to be be an intimate and wholesome work. It won't impress some people as anything important, but I liked it and recommend this book.

Lucky Stars: Use Astrology to Get the Scoop on Life, Love, and Friendship

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You can be Lucky Too!
Great For All Ages
Want to Become Astro Wise!
Not just for teenagers
Lucky Stars in Heaven

Lucky Stars: Use Astrology to Get the Scoop on Life, Love, and Friendship
Amanda Owen
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0609806874
Release Date: 2001-09-18

Book Description

What’s Your Sign?

Are you a freethinking Aquarius or a loyal Taurus? Does Pisces light up your creative side? Does Capricorn get your butt in gear to achieve your goals? Do you share a sign with Britney Spears, Tiger Woods, LeeAnn Rimes, Prince William, Tara Lipinski, Kobe Bryant, or Martin Luther King, Jr.? Answer these questions and more with Lucky Stars.

If you spend your days fantasizing about that dreamy Pisces, planning the future with your best Leo bud, struggling with your Sagittarius dad, or stewing over that Aries algebra teacher, veteran astrologer Amanda Owen has written this book especially for you. Lucky Stars lays out the lowdown on each Sun sign and provides strategies to consider in every situation, from dating to school to dealing with your parents. Lucky Stars also gives you a chance to find your celebrity birthday twin and offers info about your Sun sign color, birthstone, and other fun stuff, including:

* Ways to increase your self-confidence
* Separate sections within each sign on friendships, home life, careers, and relationships
* Compatibility guides so you can find your perfect mate

With tools and resources to find out even more about yourself or your friends through astrology and tons of practical tips for day-to-day life, Amanda Owen delivers an astrological guide with everything you need to be the best you can be.

Customer Reviews:

You can be Lucky Too!.......2005-03-24

Whow!!! This book is truely amazing. Amanda has the ability to bring the sophisticated information about astrology to a level that anyone, old and young can understand. Her wisdom about how the heavens work and how they affect each of us throughout our entire lives is phenomenal. I love how she organizes our lifes's chart with special tips. Oh, how true they are. Reading this book is a must. Read and learn about who you really are according to your birth sign. You will recognize yourself as you read this fun and entertaining book. I have read many books about astrology, but this book makes the words come to life. You can count your "Lucky Stars" when you get your own copy of Amanda's book. Thank you Amanda for putting your gift in writing.
Lori Hunt- Traveler

Great For All Ages.......2005-03-19

Amanda Owen has a way of writing like she speaks...concise, humorous and to the point while making you learn all the while. Lucky Stars is a wonderful read with very good energy. All ages should be able to get a great deal out of this book from understanding your defeats and your wins. Looking forward to her next book!

Want to Become Astro Wise!.......2005-03-18

As an astrology student I think this boook should be a "must buy" for those who are interested in Astrology and are novice at it. It is a delightful, easy read, and a well organized compilation of specific facts pertaining to each sun sign. Amanda Owen encompasses how each sign "relates" to home life, friendship, career, and relationships in an amiable manner. I particularly liked her compatibility guide on each sun sign with another sun sign. She illustrates ths part of the book with directness and humor. The knowledge offered here to the younger student is infectious! You may want to know more about yourself and everyone else, because you just may "meet" them some day.

Not just for teenagers.......2005-03-12

Although Amanda's book was written for the teen audience, the info here is so universal a non-teen, like me, can enjoy it and refer to it over and over. Amanda's strength is her ability to make complex topics very clear and to communicate so everyone can understand their chart. This book found me out of the blue and I am glad it did.

Lucky Stars in Heaven.......2004-01-03

Amanda Owen strikes at the heart of what Astrology is all about;
helping people find themselves. This friendly introduction gets
down beneath the surface enough for both beginners and long time
astrologers. You can feel the good energy in each page and she
makes you feel connected - not like she is talking about someone
else! We look forward to Amanda's next publication and want to'
thank her for a good well done.

Book Description

Your Source for Real Star Power

Wouldn't you like to learn more about someone's personality and what kind of friendship (or possible romance) the two of you will have just by knowing their birthday? How about developing your psychic powers-interested? Curious about how to read palms, auras, and tarot cards?

Maria Shaw put together Star Gazer so that you can learn the basic techniques for all of these things in one place. You don't need to buy a dozen complicated books-this one has it all. Don't be surprised if everyone you know is suddenly asking you for readings! Star Gazer is your source for real "star power."

2005 American Library Association "Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers"

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Divination 101 For Teens.......2005-04-19

Maria Shaw, a former model and TV anchor, has written the first comprehensive guide to the New Age that's geared specifically to teens. Now a professional astrologer, intuitive, and author, Shaw found herself fielding questions from her daughters and their friends about everything from astrology to tarot. She realized that there wasn't enough information out there for teens about these subjects. Her solution? Write a book about New Age topics for ages 12-18.

Almost everyone wants to know more about themselves. Self-discovery and understanding is why personality tests and systems are so popular. Likewise, this is a part of the reason that many are drawn to astrology, tarot, palmistry, dream work and the like. Not only are individuals looking to understanding themselves, there is a curiosity about the future and how life will unfold. Curiosity about self usually leads to an interest about others: is another trustworthy? Would they make a good friend? Could they be a love interest?

Teens are no exception to this curiosity and interest, wondering why they are on this Earth and for what purpose. Maria Shaw's Star Gazer is an excellent primer for beginning the quest of knowing and understanding self. Shaw acknowledges that New Age topics such as developing intuition and psychic abilities was taboo as recent as the 1970's, and it wasn't easy to find books about numerology, astrology, and other New Age arts. Of course, there is nothing new about the New Age, since it's really ancient wisdom that's been around for centuries that was forced to go underground because of the social or religious atmosphere of the times.

This book is soft cover, and 308 pages long. It's almost like a workbook, with sections devoted for writing down thoughts and impressions.

Chapter 1 of Star Gazer: Your Soul Searching, Dream Seeking, Make Something Happen Guide to the Future begins with a 58 page section on Astrology. Five pages are devoted to each of the 12 Sun signs. On the first page is a picture of the Sun sign, the astrological symbol, and the sign's color, ruling planet element, gemstone, lucky day, and number. Two pages are dedicated to describing the attributes of the Sun sign. An interesting element to this section is that Shaw actually addresses decans. Each astrological sign is divided into 3 decans; for example, the first decan of Aries is March 21-March 30, the second decans is March 31-April 9, and the third decans is April 10-April 20. There is a several sentences addressing the different "flavors" of the decans. (I must say, however, that both my husband and myself are Scorpios, and neither one of our decans described us accurately. In fact, they were way off.) There are whimsical, cartoonish drawings throughout the book, and in the astrology section, there is an illustration of the "Best Buds" of each Sign and "Best Traits". Also displayed are "Amazing Attractions", "Heart Breakers", "Worst Traits", and "Careers to Consider".

What bothered me about the astrology section is that Shaw states that an individual's Sun sign sums up his or her personality. She writes: "Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could be psychic for a day? When you first meet someone, you can size him up and know exactly what kind of person he is: his likes, dislikes...his personality? Well, it's easier than you think. Just knowing someone's birthday can give you the inside scoop. There are specific personality traits associated with each of the twelve signs of the Zodiac."

I couldn't believe a professional astrologer would make this assertion. The sum of a person is so much more than the Sun sign--such as which House the Sun sign is in, where the Moon and other planets are located, Ascendant (which is really an indicator of the face that is presented to the world--more so than Sun sign), etc. I understand that this is an introduction to New Age topics, but it seems remiss not to mention these other important factors and to lead teens to believe that the Sun sign is the sum of a person. Not only that, she even goes as far to say that certain Sun sign pairings "don't stand a chance". For example, in the Scorpio section she says "Taurus is Scorpio's opposite sign. These two will find each other stimulating and attractive, but both can be hotheaded and like to have their way. Cancer and Pisces are well suited to the Scorpion personality, as is Capricorn and Virgo. Leo and Aquarius relationships don't stand a chance."

A pretty bold assertion! One of my best friend's is an Aquarius, and I've always had incredible rapport with this sign...perhaps because my Moon is in Aquarius and I have a good bit of Air in my chart. But guess who I tend to but heads with in life? Capricorns and Tauruses. (Or is that Taurii?) This may because I don't have a lot of Earth in my chart, but that goes to show how other aspects of astrology are more of an indicator for compatibility or the lack thereof. As I mentioned, both my husband and I are Scorpios, with lots of planets in Scorpio, but because our Ascendants differ, as well as the House placements, we are extremely different in personality.

Still, the zodiac descriptions are pretty accurate and the whole astrology section gives a good cheat sheet to the Sun signs.

Chapter 2 is on numerology. Shaw writes an interesting introduction on numbers and why odd numbers are considered as having a "stronger" vibration than even numbers (odd numbers are masculine, and even are said to be feminine), and other tidbits on the origin of numerology--including how numbers shed light on personality and life path. She then shows how to calculate your birth number, and describes the nine basic personalities, as well as the master numbers of 11 and 22. Shaw then goes to explain how to discover your numerology number for the year, which is predictive in nature. Several paragraphs are devoted to each of the nine "years" and what to expect for the upcoming year.

Chapter 3 is titled In the Palm of Your Hand and discusses palmistry and the future. This is an engrossing section that discusses the life, heart, and head lines, as well as lines known as netting, branches, triangle, star, crosses, and breaks. Each section includes a sketch of a hand so you can assess your own palms and draw the lines on the blank hand. She includes key questions to ask such as Are the lines deep or shallow? Are there breaks, forks, or other indentations in your lines? Are your lines curved or straight? There are also hands that are drawn with the different types of lines so you can find them on your own palm. Shaw even shows you how to "age" your lines--dividing them up into decades.

After your done examining your hand and drawing the lines on paper, there are sections on how to interpret the heart line (e.g. if your heart line curves up, you fall in love fast--but if your heart line is straight or has a small curve, you tend to be cautious in matters of the heart), the head line (e.g. if there's meshing or netting on this line, you need to learn to relax--and the longer your head line, the longer you take to make decisions), and the life line (e.g. very deep lines mean you have a lot of energy--a shallow life line means you have low physical energy.) Shaw explains how hand lines change as you grow and experience new things, and how some lines lengthen, shorten, or even disappear altogether!

I never gave much thought to palmistry until I met a palm reader a few weeks ago. What she told me was so uncannily accurate (including information that I had intuited about my future and my "always thinking" bent), that I concluded that palmistry is much like face reading and graphology (handwriting analysis): it is a reflection of our personality patterns and a type of life map. Shaw's palmistry section provides great introductory information and includes sections on writing your own thoughts and impressions about the different lines.

Chapter 4 spends 85 pages discussing tarot. She gives a brief overview of tarot, how to know which deck to get, how to take care of the cards, preparing for a reading, and includes a 3 card Past, Present, Future spread as well as a 12 month, 12 card spread for the upcoming year. Each of the 78 cards have a page of their own. There is a picture of each card from the Universal Tarot, and a brief description of the upright position and the reversed position. I found the descriptions of each card to be pretty much the standard interpretation; however, I was somewhat surprised about comments such as "Nothing is impossible for you if you draw this card" for the Judgment card, or comments like "You cannot fail" or "You will meet your soulmate." and other definitive, simplistic meanings. This is a book geared towards 12-18 year olds--and we're discussing soulmates? A teens life can feel pretty unpredictable anyway, but to guarantee things like fame and success and romance is what almost everyone wants to hear--but I feel the energies of the tarot are a little more subtle than the all-or-nothing descriptions of some of the cards. Still, Shaw does a good job of introducing traditional tarot to the uninitiated.

Chapter 5 is devoted to reading auras. It's a very simplified introduction to aura colors and what they mean, and Shaw writes how a person can train themselves to read auras. She does a good job explaining how energy fields extend beyond the body and often contain color--and why it is that some people drain us.

Chapter 6 is called Rocking Your World and covers the use of crystals. This is an engaging chapter, and Shaw relates a personal story about the use of rose quartz which is reported to help heal broken hearts and draw love. She describes how gemstones and crystals hold healing energies, and vibrate in alignment to different things--and how people have been using crystals for thousands of years to draw and create love, protection, healing, and prosperity. Shaw also discusses how to cleanse crystals and choose ones that are right for you. Included in this chapter is a Gemstone and Crystal Guide which shows you crystals that will help a variety of situations, such as attracting love, passing exams, removing negativity, boosting self-confidence, and aid in creativity. There is also a listing of 52 different crystals and gemstones and how they aid us and in which areas. Throughout this list are cartoon drawings of certain gems that add a bit of whimsy and interest.

Chapter 7 is about using candle magic. Some people burn candles while they pray for specific needs, and this chapter talks about what certain candle colors represent, as well as carving names on a candle as a form of intent. Shaw tells an incredible story of a friend who carved her name and that of an ex on her candle. Although he was emotionally abusive, she felt that he would eventually change and come back to her. The resolution of this story (this friend meeting someone who looked exactly like her ex--and with the same name!) is remarkable. There is a section on Candle Intentions which describes 36 different situations you can use candle magic, such as making new friends, stopping gossip, for peace in the family, for aid in forgiving others, and to increase psychic ability. Also, which day is best to burn the candle, a corresponding color and crystal, and an affirmation for each situation.

Chapter 8 is about dream interpretation, and Shaw discusses different types of dreams such as recurring, "pizza" (you know what happens when you eat pizza before you go to bed!) precognitive, warning, factual, inspirational, and visitation (when a love one that has passed on comes to visit.) A dream journal is recommended, and a sample page and questions to ask about a dream is outlined. A 10-page dream dictionary explains interpretations of dream elements such as colors, people, holidays--and objects such as doors, elevator, fish, police, rats, parents, etc.--as well as situations such as marriage, running, flying, digging, and falling. At the end of the chapter is a place to record your dream impressions.

Chapter 9 is devoted to developing psychic powers, as well as how you find a reputable and ethical reader (tarot reader, astrologer, tea-leaf reader, scryer, etc.), how to prepare for a reading, and what to expect from a reading. Shaw then gives some visualization exercises to increase mind-reading capabilities. She encourages teens to not use these skills for fun and games, but to create a wonderful life for yourself. She leaves the reader with this wise admonition: "Use them for your highest good and those of others. If you ever use your abilities to manipulate, hurt, or control someone, negative responses will come back to you. Just like a boomerang, whatever you put out will return to you."

In conclusion, I would recommend this book for teens and adults alike who would like to know more about New Age practices; it's a good general reference for the curious, and provides some meaty portions to take with you in the quest for self-understanding. Informative, user-friendly, and easy-to-understand, it would make a great gift for a curious teen or for anyone wanting to explore the mysteries of the ancients through a light-hearted, whimsical lens.

Just for Teens.......2003-11-10

Teenage years can be some of the most difficult, as we all know. Most teens must cope with the pressures of expectations from school, peers, and parents, as well as doubts and insecurities about their capacity to measure up and to be accepted as they prepare to make their way into adulthood. Because the future may seem uncertain, many teens can be helped by guidance in how to tap into their own inner wisdom and how to gain more self-knowledge. Maria Shaw's Stargazer is an aid for them to do just that.

StarGazer is a delightful and visually appealing book for teenagers who are curious about metaphysical subjects such as astrology, numerology, the Tarot, and palmistry. The book provides readers with a basic understanding of these subjects, as well as explanations of how to use crystals, how to interpret dreams, how to develop intuition, and how to read auras. Teens get straightforward information in terms they can relate to. For example, in an explanation of the tarot card Justice in reverse position, one of the caveats is "to avoid after school detentions and suspensions." And, the best crystals and gems for passing tests and exams are given! In addition to practical advice for navigating everyday issues, the book does focus on self-knowledge. There are workbook-style lists and diagrams available for readers to plot their own lines in the palmistry section, and to write a list about their thoughts regarding astrology.

The book is written with a strongly positive emphasis on making the most of astrological signatures and readings of any type. A section on using affirmations to create positive changes is included. There are very valuable guidelines given for choosing and consulting psychic readers, which is very important for young people who may be more vulnerable to being hoodwinked by frauds. A glossary and index are provided for easy reference, as well as suggestions for further reading.

Because of the book's visual appeal, its readability, and its ease of use, it makes a wonderful gift for any teen. Even if a teen were not initially curious about metaphysical subjects, the emphasis on positive strategies for navigating teenage life is valuable. The book has the potential to open some doors for teens, some of which could form a beginning foundation for spiritual investigation to enrich their lives.

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There was something about elves I read somewhere...

A Rich, Emotional, Beautifully Written Novel

Beautiful and affecting

Rewarding Reading Experience

Rewarding Reading experience
A Telling of Stars
Caitlin Sweet
Manufacturer: Penguin Global
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0141007281

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At eighteen, Jaele's life is shattered when her family is murdered by a band of Raiders, members of a long-accursed race. Overwhelmed by rage and grief, alone for the first time in her life, and fuelled by childhood myths of a warrior queen, Jaele sets out on an epic quest for vengeance. Traveling through a kaleidoscope of cultures, some compassionate, some fierce, all remarkably fantastic yet potently real, she sheds her innocence, but none of her experiences prepare her for her ultimate confrontation with her enemy.

A Telling of Stars was recommended by the jury panel of the 2004 Sunburst Award and included in Locus Magazine's top 10 first novel recommended reading list in 2003.

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There was something about elves I read somewhere..........2005-06-16

Something about how they make you feel old and ugly after you've seen them, because they're just so goshdarned beautiful.

That's the same effect this story had on me. After each sentence, I feel everything about myself, and everything else around me, becoming dull, and ugly, because the world contained within a page and words was more beautiful than anything else. Somehow Caitlin Sweet had weaved a magic so true, it hurts.

The story by itself is nothing special. A girl seeking revenge for her family, the paths she must choose, the men she loves. It is the way in which everything is written that is worth reading. In a genre so overwrought by descriptions and clichés, the sparse, simple style is a relief.

Read this book expecting nothing, because you will be disappointed--there are no epic battles, no detailed adventures, no true story worth repeating. What this book is is the kind you have to cherish for each page, reading each word, and loving every moment of it.

A Rich, Emotional, Beautifully Written Novel.......2005-06-14

I have just completed A Telling of Stars. One word is floating around in my head the most: beautiful. Jaele's story of loss and her search for vengeance, and especially the prose in which it is written, is very beautiful. I haven't read such a throroughly lovely book in a long time, and I was a bit sad when I reached the last page (although perhaps the last few pages were the most delicious of all).

I can't stress enough how much I enjoyed Caitlin's prose. It was at once utterly sparse and beautifully lyrical. What economy of language! Caitlin's prose reminded me of Guy Kay. But even Kay doesn't pare down his language so much. I was very impressed with the way Caitlin managed to convey sharp images and worlds of meaning with only a few well placed words.

I found it refreshing, after reading so much epic fantasy, to read a book which chronicled the journey of only one person. I think that narrowing the focus of the story to one POV makes it all the more compelling and poignant. Soon into the book I began to care deeply for Jaele and for the friends she meets on her journey.

Much in the book surprised me. A strength of the book is its unpredictability. Everything I figured would happen, didn't. In this unpredictability it had a feeling of real life despite the fantastic nature of so much of the book.

Which brings me to another point: Caitlin has formidable powers of imagination. Starfish that juggle shells! Birds that spin webs of silk! An entire orchard of fruit trees underground! And so much more...from beginning to end Telling is filled with descriptions of things and places that made me say, "hey, that's so cool..."

Over the course of Jaele's journey she grows more reliant on her own strength and less on others. It's amazing and wonderful to watch the transformation in her character even as she journeys to such strange and wondrous places.

The ending of the book, in which Jaele comes to a powerful realization about those people she has loved and lost, was breathtaking. A fitting finale for an emotionally powerful book.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys either the lyrical, emotional style of Guy Kay or the sparse yet powerful prose of Ursula Le Guin.

Beautiful and affecting.......2005-02-24

I picked up a copy of this in Canada just over a year ago, and it easily lived up to its recommendations. _A Telling of Stars_ is a short, lyrical and moving novel about a young woman's struggle to cope with the brutal murder of her entire family. It is a fable, in essence, which makes deft use of a fantasy world to explore how grief can both harm and heal.

Jaelle's journey is both an emotional and a literal one: driven by grief and anger to seek revenge, she travels through Sweet's poetic fantasy world. Along the way, she grows and changes with every new encounter and situation, slowly moving from the extremities of loss and despair into a deeper understanding (if not without bitterness) of herself and of human relationships.

The prose is heavily poetic, even sonorous, frequently weaving its colourful world through sound and imagery rather than direct description. It may not be particularly fast-paced, or gritty, or filled with labyrinthine plotting - rather, this is a quieter triumph, and it _will_ stay with you.

Rewarding Reading Experience.......2003-09-10

For me, "A Telling of Stars" was a unique and entralling reading experience. I say 'unique' because I found I could not read it in the same way I usually read fiction. Very soon I discovered that this was not a book to be read quickly or in a cursory manner.The moment I lapsed into a casual reading style the magic of the book was shattered and I quickly lost the thread of the story. I also found that an overly analytical approach broke the spell of the narrative. What "A Telling of Stars" required of me was an unhurried approach. It also asked me to surrender to its language. When I allowed myself to enter its enchantment in this way the language evoked a world of wonders, not with detailed descriptions, but with its poetic rhythms and nuances. "A Telling of Stars" offers many rewards to those willing to let themselves be swept up in its magic.

Rewarding Reading experience.......2003-09-10

For me, "A Telling of Stars" was a unique and entralling reading experience. I say 'unique' because I found I could not read it in the same way I usually read fiction. Very soon I discovered that this was not a book to be read quickly or in a cursory manner.The moment I lapsed into a casual reading style the magic of the book was shattered and I quickly lost the thread of the story. I also found that an overly analytical approach broke the spell of the narrative. What "A Telling of Stars" required of me was an unhurried approach. It also asked me to surrender to its language. When I allowed myself to enter its enchantment in this way the language evoked a wonderful world, not with detailed descriptions, but with its poetic rhythms and nuances. "A Telling of Stars" offers many rewards to those willing to let themselves be swept up in its magic.

When It Was Light or The Message From The Stars

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When It Was Light or The Message From The Stars
Henry Lee Stoddard
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0766134334

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The prehistoric mysteries disclosed. This book utilizes numerology, astrology, the zodiac and other methods to explain the constellations and heavens and the messages such bodies are transmitting to us. Contains dissertations on scripture entries and their meanings, the relationship between the zodiac and scripture, the Great Pyramid calendar system, astronomy and the Bible and others. Richly illustrated throughout.

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you need never read another astrology book!!
An Ingenious Astrological Teaching Modality
These are the best divination cards I've ever owned!
Great oracle
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Astro Star Kards
Arlene Asin , Lauren Kricheff , and Sheryl Simon
Manufacturer: Astro Depot
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Cards

Book Description

The Astro Star Kards- Astrological Study Aid & Divination Cards for the New Millennium, are a deck of 90 Astrology cards and 91 page instruction book that makes Astrology fun and easy to learn. The Planet and House cards have a simple picture to reinforce the key words found on each card, and the Sign and Aspect cards have a large bold glyph (astrological symbol). They are color coordinated to make the Elements easy to remember, as well as having different linear backgrounds to aid in memorizing the Qualities. These cards are being used around the world as a teaching aid and learning tool!

Astro Star Kards are also designed to be used as an Oracle or for Divination. These cards, unlike the Tarot, a simpler to use, and even with very little Astrology knowledge, the can be unbelievably accurate.

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you need never read another astrology book!!.......2001-08-05

GET THIS SET! I have been trying unsuccessfully for many years to understand astrology, and with the Astro Star Kards I finally get IT!!The book made it so easy and the cards have every bit of information that you need. It was fast, easy and I was able to finally understand the connection of the houses, planets and signs. Plus my girlfriend loves them and uses them instead of the Tarot Deck she bought last year. Thanks Amazon for carrying such a great product!

An Ingenious Astrological Teaching Modality.......1999-08-27

The use of Astro Star Kards is indeed one of the most effective way to teach yourself, your students or your children the most ancient form of human diagnostics.....astrology. Each of these attractive color coded cards represents one of the "letters" of the symbolic alphabet of astrology...that is, the signs, planets, and houses which are interdependent in the horoscopic system. These cards can be combined in thousands of ways shedding new light and perspective upon the learnee... Also, Astro Star Kards can be used for divination in an oracular fashion.. Arlene Asin and her two ingenious daughters deserve copious congratulations...

These are the best divination cards I've ever owned!.......1999-04-25

So many others are confusing and hard to read - I love the clean, simple design and easy to use layout! A must-havfe for anyone interested in astrology!

Great oracle.......1998-12-25

I think these oracle cards are better than the tarot and easier to use- I recommend them highly

This product is unbelievable!!.......1998-11-30

I just tried out Astro Star Kards and they're amazing! They're so accurate and easy to use! They're also very beautifully designed. I reccomend them for any novice or advanced astrologer.

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Astrology: Understanding the Influence of the Stars on our Lives (Complete Illustrated Guide to)

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The Complete Illustrated Guide to Astrology: Understanding the Influence of the Stars on our Lives (Complete Illustrated Guide to)
Janis Huntley
Manufacturer: Element Books Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0007152744

Book Description

Who knows what tomorrow may bring? Read this book and find out what the future holds. Four-color photos and illustrations throughout introduce readers to the fun of making and reading the stars for themselves.

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