This morning, I received an email question: I have read your book on to the place where you help [one] of your student[s] with his or her exam by describing the kind of meditation or talisman they can make to help with their exam. Please tell me specifically the exact talisman you prescribe for them. Here is what I responded: The goal of Modern Magick has always been to empower the student. By that I mean I want it to help students of the book learn how to move from being a victim—of chance, of fate, of the will of others, or of bad luck—to being in power and control of his or her life. It's a change from being a victim to being a victor, from acting in response to

Tarot shelves at bookstores are filled with beginner level books. Do we really need so many? Aren’t they all essentially the same? I think we do need so many and that they are not essentially the same. First, they all differ in terms of voice and presentation. People learn differently and respond better to some styles of communication than to others. Every author has his or her own voice and way of explaining things. Second, not every tarot reader interprets or reads the cards in the same way. By seeing that there are so many different methods and schools of thought, new readers are encouraged to explore until they find what works for them. This month we will look at eight

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Deva Green, author of Evolutionary Astrology and contributor to Insights into Evolutionary Astrology. Evolutionary astrology, founded by Jeffrey Wolf Green and described in Pluto, Volumes One and Two, has created a deep impact in the lives of many people because of its powerful and transformational nature. Evolutionary astrology is founded upon natural laws and principles that are universally experienced. Evolutionary Astrology is about the progressive evolution of the Soul from life time to life time. It reflects the natural truth that we are all on a journey to re-unite, or merge, with the Divine. It starts with Pluto as correlating with

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Richard Webster, author of The Complete Book of Auras, Aura Reading for Beginners, and numerous other Llewellyn titles. When you feel confident and full of the joys of life, your aura is strong and vibrant.  If you’re feeling listless, or lacking in energy, it’s a sign that your aura needs strengthening.  Strengthening your aura also enhances your self-esteem and mental capabilities.  Because of this, you should strengthen your aura before undertaking any task that may be stressful or difficult. If you find job interviews difficult, for instance, you’ll find you’ll be able to handle them much more easily after strengthening your