In Focus (Wellfleet Press)

With In Focus Sacred Geometry, learn the fascinating history behind this ancient tradition as well as how to decipher the geometrical symbols, formulas, and patterns based on mathematical patterns. This accessible and beautifully designed guide to sacred geometry includes an 18 × 24—inch wall chart of the main sacred geometrical shapes and their unique, innate arrangements. People have searched for the meaning behind mathematical patterns for thousands of years. At its core, sacred geometry seeks to find the universal patterns that are found and applied to the objects surrounding us, such as the designs found in temples, churches, mosques, monuments, art, architecture, and nature. Learn the fundamental principles behind: • Interpreting the sacred symbolism and principles behind shapes • Calculating numbers used in sacred geometry • Applying the golden ratio and Fibonacci sequence to objects • Translating symbolic and geometrical letters and alphabets The In Focus series applies a modern approach to teaching the classic body, mind, and spirit subjects. Authored by experts in their respective fields, these beginner's guides feature smartly designed visual material that clearly illustrates key topics within each subject. As a bonus, each book includes reference cards or a poster, held in an envelope inside the back cover, that give you a quick, go-to guide containing the most important information on the subject.

Learn the basics of auras and how to apply their powerful energy fields to heal mental, spiritual, and psychical blockages for stability, clarity, and calmness in your life. This accessible and beautifully designed guide to auras includes a frameable poster that outlines the unique characteristics of each aura layer. Auras are layers of energy within our bodies that interact with each other to express our emotional, mental, psychical, and spiritual health. After a thorough introduction of how to read each aura and its unique healing properties, In Focus Auras gives exercises on how to harness the power of each field and direct these powerful energies to: • Heal blocked chakras • Extend your auras for others to feel it • Feel and interpret the auras of other people • Use auras to develop your senses and feelings • Balance auras to affect your physical health The In Focus series applies a modern approach to teaching the classic body, mind, and spirit subjects. Authored by experts in their respective fields, these beginner's guides feature smartly designed visual material that clearly illustrates key topics within each subject. As a bonus, each book includes reference cards or a poster, held in an envelope inside the back cover, that give you a quick, go-to guide containing the most important information on the subject.

With this beautifully designed and accessible guide, learn the basics of Wicca and how to use it to manifest positive opportunities and events that enrich your life-includes a frameable poster. Connecting intimately with the cycles of nature, Wicca calls on a rich pantheon of ancient and modern deities, including the transcendent Triple Goddess, and its powerful rituals and spells allow you to channel their energy into your own. This book will show you, by working with the elements and focusing inward, how to create a more magical, powerful way of life, increasing your chances of discovering peace, creating abundance, making friends, and even finding love. Along the way, you'll discover: • the history of witchcraft • different kinds of witches, their symbols, and tools • how to work with the elements and observe the vital turning points of the year • the power of candles and the moon • how oils, incense, and herbs harness intentions • the basics of spellcasting

Learn the basics of how to read secret signs and symbols to provide insight, inspiration, and direction about the future. This accessible and beautifully designed guide includes a frameable poster featuring popular methods of divination. Divination is the art of extracting hidden meaning from the present by using supernatural tools, or oracles, as guidance for the future. Some ancient divinatory methods may seem primitive now, such as shamans in antiquity observing animal entrails, while some methods have remained popular throughout the ages. Diviners today still use methods that draw on the environment, including reading runes or cards, floromancy (reading flowers), and even conchomancy (reading seashells). Our questions might differ from our ancestors', but we still harbor the same basic needs and keen desire to know, understand, and improve the future. To help you see and change it for the better, learn: • what tools you need for each method • tips to enhance any reading • how best to phrase questions for the oracle • systems of interpretation • how to present information in a tactful, compassionate, empowering way • and more There's something here for every diviner, and you can use what you already have on hand for magickal purposes. Combining elegance and expertise, this is your essential modern guide to an ancient tradition.

“In Focus: Psychic Development” provides the core skills an individual needs to develop intuitively, psychically, spiritually, and as a medium. The world is not only what can be perceived with our five senses. Besides sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell, you can also connect to your sixth sense-that sense which allows you to expand your realm of perception beyond physical reality. Though you may think that the gift of insight and intuition are only bestowed on a select few, awakening your psychic talents is easier than you might think with this comprehensive guide. In the pages of this book, you will learn about: • Meditation techniques that provide the foundation of psychic work • The different meanings of colors to interpret energies of those around you • Auras • Chakras • Cleansing and grounding techniques • Spirit guides and how to contact yours Once you have developed your unique psychic ability, you will be able to go on to give intuitive readings for others. Take the first step with this essential modern guide to psychic development.

Learn the basics of runes and how to use them to reveal the future and make your life better and more enjoyable. This accessible and beautifully designed guide includes a frameable poster of runes and their essential meanings. Runes are the letters of the ancient Norse alphabet, but each letter contains secret, mysterious meanings used for magical purposes. Unlike tarot cards, playing cards, and even chess pieces, runes don't reflect the lives of historical kings, queens, and courtiers. Instead, they focus on the legendary gods of the Norse and Saxon peoples, created to explain the world and its inhabitants. The runes have ancient roots but continue to offer relevant and down-to-earth messages for those who possess a basic understanding of them. Rune readings can throw light on murky situations and offer advice on how solve problems, move forward in life, and predict the future. To unlock the full potential of these powerful symbols, you'll discover: • the mythology behind each rune • the various meanings of each rune • how to lay out runes in spreads for a rune reading • how to make your own runes • the secrets of rune casting and rune magic Read them for yourself or cast them for friends and family. The more you use them, the better you'll become at giving accurate readings, earning the respect accorded to the rune readers of old. Combining elegance and expertise, this is your essential modern guide to an ancient tradition.

Learn everything there is to know about the Chinese zodiac with In Focus Chinese Astrology.

Based on ancient traditions and wisdom from around the world, In “Focus Dreams” teaches you how to understand your dreams and tap into their power in order to conquer your fears and improve your life. This accessible and beautifully designed guide includes a frameable poster of the most common dream symbols and their meanings. Dreams can titillate or terrify, but most of the time they baffle or bewilder. This must-have handbook explains their scientific and personal importance and offers the keys to unlock their secrets. An easy-to-use directory of symbols points to the true meanings of dream objects and includes modern items such as smartphones, computers, and other technology. To help you access the transformative power of your dreams, you'll discover: • the history of interpreting dreams • essential sleep hygiene principles • how to create a sleep sanctuary • effective relaxation practices • the benefits of essential oils and aromatherapy • how to work with a dream journal • tips for better dream recall • the power of lucid dreaming All of which will help you achieve better sleep, physical health, and emotional well-being. If you love thinking about and sharing your dreams, this book will give you all the tools you need to talk meaningfully about them. Combining elegance and expertise, this is your essential modern guide to an ancient tradition.

Based on ancient traditions and wisdom from around the world, In “Focus Shamanism” teaches you how to create a spiritual practice to bring change, healing, and transformation to your life. This accessible and beautifully designed guide to shamanism includes a frameable poster of powerful spirit animals and their unique characteristics. Shamanism is an ancient healing tradition that serves to connect nature with all living creatures. With In Focus Shamanism, discover updated and modernized shamanic traditions from North and South America, Asia, Europe, and more, including: • Making a journey to another realm and vision quests • Drum, dance, and dream trances • Divination for individuals and community • Working with medicine wheels and spirit animals • Aligning yourself with nature Combining elegance and expertise, this is your essential modern guide to this ancient healing tradition.

“In Focus: Tarot” provides the essentials to quickly get you started practicing tarot card reading. Tarot cards and readings have been used since the eighteenth century as a divination tool in seeking answers to past, present, and future events, in addition to guidance and support. Their popularity continues to this day. But how do you start? With “In Focus: Tarot”, author and professional reader Steven Bright breaks down the essentials so you can start reading tarot cards right away. Bright first thoroughly explains each of the Major and Minor Arcanas, outlining for each card: • The general meaning of the card • The card interpreted as a situation • The card interpreted as a person • Questions to help you relate a card's message on a personal level • Keywords that give quick and handy meanings for the card • Meanings of the card if reversed Then learn how to put your knowledge to work using both traditional and newer tarot card placements (called tarot spreads). You'll also find professional tips and tricks to becoming a successful tarot reader.