More than 300 new entries cover recent phenomena, concepts, cults, personalities, organizations and publications. Prominent individuals and personalities in this field are covered and entries on particular countries trace the development of occultism and parapsychology in each.

This "compendium of information on the occult sciences, occult personalities, psychic science, demonology, spiritism, and mysticism" was one of a kind when it was first published in 1920 and is still considered the best in its field today. Spence organizes a world's worth of magic -- from "Ab" (a magical month in the ancient Semitic calendar) to "Zulu witch-finders" -- into 2,500 dictionary-style entries that explore concepts and personalities both familiar (Freemasonry, Morgan le Fay) and obscure: palingenesy (a process by which plants or vegetables are destroyed and then "resurrected"), Leonora Galigai (a 17th-century Italian aristocrat who was burned as a witch). A delight for devotees of the weird and the strange, and a valuable resource for students of mythology and the evolution of scientific thought, this important volume is at home in the libraries of all book lovers. Scottish journalist and folklorist LEWIS SPENCE (1874 -1955) was a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, and Vice-President of the Scottish Anthropological and Folklore Society. He published more than 40 works on mythology and the occult, including History of Atlantis, An Introduction to Mythology, and Myth and Ritual in Dance, Game and Rhyme.

Our homes are places of refuge, where we can rest easy and feel secure. But even in our most personal space, we need protection against the negativity, stress, and other unwelcome energies that we face every day. To make your home and loved ones as safe as possible, psychic protection is essential—and you can learn how to do it in a matter of minutes! Friendly and easy-to-understand, this book presents a variety of time-proven techniques for psychic protection and defense. Step by step, you'll learn to activate the shielding properties of amulets and charms, gemstones and crystals, pendulums, candles, incense, herbs, and the chakras (the body's energy centers) to create a harmonious and nurturing home—and ensure the well-being of the ones you treasure. Strengthen your aura Block psychic attacks House blessings Feng shui Smudging Candle magic Angel communion & prayer Protect loved ones who are far away Creative visualization

SUPERANNO More people than ever are communicating with angels for comfort, healing, and spiritual guidance. Do you know which angel to call upon? Angel expert Richard Webster has compiled a collection of over 500 angels from traditions and belief systems the world over, from the Bible and Jewish scriptures to Islamic and Buddhist texts. With a snap shot of each angel's traits, rankings, and specialties, you will always know which heavenly helper to invite into your life. Original.

A distinguished student of the occult explains the nature of the current fascination with black magic and witchcraft and provides some well-tested defensive techniques for warding off evil