A simplified technique that produces a "horary chart" for the question being asked, which is then interpreted astrologically.

"Because Astronomy is so transcendent and subtle an Art in it self, that therein a man ought to & have respect unto so many things before he can attain to true judgement thereby, because the eye of the understanding will not pierce unto the half thereof, and few Doctors of our later time have been found to experienced therein that they know sufficiently how to judge thereby ; Therefore I have composed this work, which I will have to be named, Astronomical Geomancy ; wherein, I will sufficiently teach how to judge with less labour and study. For in this present science it is not requisite to be hold neither the Ascendant, nor hour in a Table, as it is in Astrology."

One of the most extravagantly dark works of Gothic fiction ever written in English, admired by the likes of Lord Byron and the Marquis de Sade, The Monk drew a firestorm of criticism when it was published in 1796. Contemporaries condemned it as "lewd," "libidinous and impious." "Lust, murder, incest, and every atrocity that can disgrace human nature," one critic cried, "brought together, without the apology of probability, or even possibility." Of course, it was an immediate best seller. Written by Matthew Lewis at the tender age of nineteen, The Monk tells of the violent downfall of the monk Ambrosio. Idolized by all Madrid for his spotless character, the proud Ambrosio is privately tormented with lust for Matilda and, once sated, with overpowering desire for the pure and innocent Antonia, whom he rapes and murders in the crypt of Saint Clare. Sentenced to death by the Inquisition, he sells his soul to the devil, with unusually bad results. But the plot is only part of the book's appeal. The Monk is a bubbling cauldron of Horror characters and motifs. Ghosts, murderous banditti, the Wandering Jew, a gypsy fortune teller, the Bleeding Nun, the Grand Inquisitor, and Satan himself all have roles in the drama. Characters are buried alive, tortured, tempted by demons, and torn apart by riotous mobs, in settings that include castles, monasteries, and dungeons. Stephen King, in his introduction to this edition, calls The Monk "a black engine of sex and the supernatural that changed the genre--and the novel itself--forever." Everyone who loves the novels of King will find this book irresistible.

This work contains the most interesting trial for witchcraft ever known, printed from an imperfect manuscript by Mary Schweidler's father, Abraham Schweidler, the Pastor of Coserow, in the island of Usedom. After careful examination into the nature and characteristics of witchcraft, Meinhold perceived that among all these strange and often romantic stories, not one surpassed the "amber witch" in lively interest; and he decided to throw her adventures into the form of a romance. Also found in this volume are thes tale entitled "Undine" and "Sintram and His Companions," a Northern tale from the German of Baron de la Motte Fouque.

Thich Nhat Hanh's writing is deceptive in its subtlety. He'll go on and on with stories about tree-hugging or metaphors involving raw potatoes; he'll tell you how to eat mindfully, even how to breathe and walk; he'll suggest looking closely at a flower and to see the sun as your heart. As the Zen teacher Richard Baker commented, however, Nhat Hanh is "a cross between a cloud, a snail, and piece of heavy machinery." Sooner or later, it begins to sink in that Nhat Hanh is conveying a depth of psychology and a world outlook that require nothing less than a complete paradigm shift. Through his cute stories and compassionate admonitions, he gradually builds up to his philosophy of interbeing, the notion that none of us is separately, but rather that we inter-are. The ramifications are explosive. How can we mindlessly and selfishly pursue our individual ends, when we are inextricably bound up with everyone and everything else? We see an enemy not as focus of anger but as a human with a complex history, who could be us if we had the same history. Suffice it to say, that after reading Peace Is Every Step, you'll never look at a plastic bag the same way again, and you may even develop a penchant for hugging trees. --Brian Bruya

The ultimate guide to the hit program Charmed, this is both a book of spells and a key to the mysteries of the show. The Book of Shadows celebrates the best of Charmed, from its roots in the ancient tradition of Wicca to insider information on the show's stars. N.E. Genge not only provides fascinating background details for the show's Wiccan elements, but also guides readers in performing their own magic. Fans with a witchy bent will learn about the tools of magic and divination and the casting of spells. Recipes and rituals -- from those that beckon love or bless a new business venture to those that bequeath strength or bestow fortune -- are all included. The Book of Shadows is a sassy celebration of witches, sisterhood, and magic.
This book has not been prepared, approved, licensed, endorsed, or in any way authorized by any entity that created or produced Charmed.

Witchcraft has plenty to offer the homosexual community, according to Penczak (City Magick), a self-proclaimed gay shaman. Not only does it have a strong history of tolerance for homosexuality; it actually has a rich tradition of homosexual involvement and esteem. After finding shame and persecution in the Catholic Church, Penczak fled to the Wicca community, where he found "a sense of belonging... to my own spirit." This is one of the only books on the market that delves into the fascinating historical roots of gay witchcraft while also providing homosexual-specific advice on spells and rituals. One of Penczak's strengths is his broad-reaching wisdom when it comes to love and sexuality. Most of his guidance could be relevant to practitioners of all sexual orientations. What witch isn't interested in knowing a few spells and potions for creating more trusting, loving, passionate and spiritually nurturing relationships? Who wouldn't love to soak in a "healing heart" bath with pinches of lavender, rose petals, catnip and rosemary? Yet Penczak also stays true to his niche-often returning to particular sexual and romantic concerns unique to the gay and lesbian community. It's only when he occasionally gets into anatomically detailed discussions about men loving men (in the tantra sexuality section) that he excludes lesbian readers. Overall, Penczak fulfills his promise-finally offering homosexual readers a sensitive and sexually appropriate manual for the study and practice of witchcraft.

Understanding is probably the least studied and least understood type of learning within the cognitive domain. Fortunately, it is an area which is currently receiving a lot of attention from learning psychologists.
Knowledge and understanding must go hand in hand. Knowledge, without understanding, translates to a shallow collection of facts, that have no real, or intelligent, application.
One doesn’t have to be a committed and practicing Satanist in order to study the doctrines and beliefs of its followers. But reading about them, and trying to gain a true understanding of how these believes evolved, and why they have been adopted, may do much to dispel the many misconceptions that surround this area of philosophy.
As with every journey of discovery, it is essential to undertake serious research, and accumulate the facts. Knowing where to find suitable material, and knowing how to access its worth, is often the first, and biggest, stumbling block. For many, it is a huge barrier to knowledge and genuine understanding.
Paul Elvidge’s work is an excellent place to start. He is an exceptional writer, who actually wants to share his knowledge with the reader. The material, whist detailed and extensive, is written in a style that makes for easy reading.
Elvidge, doesn’t appear to be driven by an egoistical desire to bombard his readers with his own opinions. Nor does he attempt to arrogantly force his ideas on them. Instead he’s developed an interesting vehicle to share his knowledge, and then leaves the reader, to drawn their own conclusions, and to decide how to use the information he provides.
Elvidge carefully explains difficult concepts, and tries hard to present his ideas in simple language; which is neither, condescending, or elitist. This work has the potential to unite knowledge and understanding successfully, and it just may dispel some of the fear that the word, Satanism, triggers.