Divining the Self weaves elements of personal narrative, myth, history, and interpretive analysis into a vibrant tapestry that reflects the textured, embodied, and performative nature of scripture and scripturalizing practices. Velma Love examines the Odu—the Yoruba sacred scriptures—along with the accompanying mythology, philosophy, and ritual technologies engaged by African Americans. Drawing from the personal narratives of African American Ifa practitioners along with additional ethnographic fieldwork conducted in Oyotunji African Village, South Carolina, and New York City, Love’s work explores the ways in which an ancient worldview survives in modern times. Divining the Self also takes up the challenge of determining what it means for the scholar of religion to study scripture as both text and performance. This work provides an excellent case study of the sociocultural phenomenon of scripturalizing practices.

Learn how to dowse beginning with water and other easily verifiable and traditional subjects, moving toward accessing information of every kind, working beyond the confines of space and time. Instructions are given in the use of various dowsing devices as well as remote healing.

Re-Divining Self is a collection of original poetry, spoken word, short stories, and personal essays that explores stages of personal growth and modern realities through spirituality, honesty, and captivating lyricism. Asante traverses a wide range of genres from lyric poetry to science fiction. Her work evokes thought and lays the groundwork for change upon the premise that true change, begins with reflection, begins with self. Re-Divining Self includes all poetry and short stories from Asante's chapbook Graffiti Nommo plus over 50 pages of previously unreleased work. Secure your copy today.

Words of Inspiration gently guides you in discovering the hidden influences that impact your life on a daily basis. This unique method of self-divination features spiritually-based readings, healing intentions, and reflective questions for self-improvement. Whether you are at the beginning of your spiritual awakening, are seeking a fuller and richer meaning to your soul's purpose, or are looking for guided insight into your spiritual-intuitive side, this book will be your constant companion as you progress through the various stages of spiritual development. Used daily, this method of self-healing will assist you in not only recognizing specific life-issues, but also in drawing out the positive aspects of your life's journey, as well as lovingly pointing out habits or attitudes that may need changing in order for you to work toward achieving your life's purpose. A normal deck of playing cards, used in conjunction with this book, is all that you need to begin the process of intuiting a new life for yourself today!

Ever Wondered If You're Psychic? Discover Your Intuitive Abilities Now! Recognize and enhance your natural intuitive talents with this essential guide, which is specially designed to strengthen your psychic edge in daily life. With an easy, conversational tone, professional intuitive Melissa Alvarez helps you find where your skills and interests lie within the psychic and metaphysical worlds. Your Psychic Self is great for beginners or as an all-around reference. This valuable manual shows you the various ways psychic ability can manifest, and also teaches how you can work with these abilities. Inside this book you'll discover: How to identify signs of psychic intuition and experiences How to protect yourself from negative influences Practice exercises and techniques to develop your abilities in everyday life Types of intuitive communication and spirit beings with whom you can connect Praise for Your Psychic Self: "This comprehensive reference book contains excellent information to help anyone—regardless of their degree of expertise—to recognize, enhance, harness, and clarify their intuitive abilities."—Tess Whitehurst, author of The Good Energy Book and The Art of Bliss "This book covers all aspects of intuitive abilities. Perfect for the inquisitive beginner."—Elizabeth Owens, author of Spiritualism and Clairvoyance for Beginners

This fascinating guide takes readers on a magical tour through the many ways they can read the future through the mind, body, and spirit-and shows them how to take control of things to come. € Discover which methods of predicting the future can answer life's most perplexing questions € Explore the signs and messages the body reveals about the past, present, and future-and learn the physical methods that inspire divination € Learn how divination methods such as aura and Tarot reading can connect a person with his/her emotions

Divining Your Life: Candle Readings with the Flame of Vesta If reading Debra May Macleod’s historical fiction novels on the Vestals of ancient Rome made you feel like lighting a candle, this unique and spirited nonfiction offering might appeal to you. In Divining Your Life, the author blends elements of ancient divination practices with modern sensibilities to create a simple yet illuminating and intelligent method of “candle reading,” one inspired by her research and performed by the sacred flame of the goddess Vesta. By learning to read the flame, vapor and wax formations of a candle—and by tapping in to your own intuition as you do—you can gain insight into your own past and present, as well as what may lie ahead for you. After all, since the dawn of civilization, humankind has turned to divination practices—from ancient oracles to modern astrologers—to know the unknowable, and to discover the answers to life’s most pressing questions, from romance to finances. So whether you are seeking to discover meaningful answers to life’s big questions, or you just want to have some fun with friends as you peer into your respective futures, this fiery little book may be for you.