Books

• Explains how to determine your shadow planets and zodiac signs through the oppositions of your birth chart

• Details the meaning and challenges of each shadow counterpart for every astrological sign and planet that appears in a traditional astrological chart

• Looks at the alchemical nature of the dark side of the human mind and shadow-work methods for bringing the oppositional self into personal awareness

In this practical guide to shadow astrology, Maja D’Aoust explains how to determine the shadow polarities of your natal chart and explore the hidden wisdom and challenges of the oppositional identity within. She shows how finding your shadow planets is easy—they are the opposite sign of the planets in your birth chart. For example, someone with the sun in Libra will have their shadow sun in Aries. She explains how, just like the traditional planets of astrology, each shadow planet governs a specific area of human activity: Venus shadows speak of tainted love, while Mercury shadows reveal challenges of the mind. Providing vivid examples, the author details the meaning of each shadow counterpart for every astrological sign and planet that appears in a traditional astrological chart and explains how to interpret and work with their challenges.

In addition to chart interpretation, the author explores the history of this astrological method, including its roots in ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Western magic tradition. She looks at the alchemical nature and subconscious influences of the dark side of the human mind and the shadow-work methods necessary for bringing the oppositional self into awareness for personal growth and conscious evolution.

From the author of Spells for Change comes a gentle and informative guide to reconnecting mindfully with ancestral practices, healing generational trauma along the way.

Frankie Castanea—aka “Chaotic Witch Aunt”—draws on their own complex journey of ancestral reclamation to guide readers as they consider questions of cultural and spiritual identity, lineage, and belonging.

Emphasizing that any process of reconnection must navigate traumas such as colonization and assimilation, Castanea offers emotional guidance as well as practical advice on topics such as:

• Discovering your individual ancestral practices

• Connecting with ancestral plant and animal allies

• Navigating oral tradition

• Identifying reliable sources of research

• Establishing mentors

Indigenous Taino and first-generation Cuban American author Juliet Diaz, globally renowned for her award-winning and internationally bestselling works, presents a groundbreaking spiritual revolution, all in a simply gorgeous paperback.

In this new and revised edition, bestselling Indigenous Taino and Cuban American author Juliet Diaz offers a radical devotional guide for inner and collective liberation in this transformative work, an invocation to reclaim our humanity and magic in a world that thrives on separation. True liberation requires unlearning everything we’ve been taught about who we are, how we should exist, and what is possible. The Altar Within provides a path for those who refuse to separate spirituality from justice and seek healing that does not bypass the realities of oppression and the struggles we face. It is for those who understand that personal liberation is deeply intertwined with collective freedom and that community care and mutual aid are not just ideals but necessities in building a world that is inclusive, diverse, and just.

Through spiritual practice, rituals, and lessons rooted in ancestral wisdom, readers are invited to connect with their true selves and engage with the world's challenges with clarity and strength.

Let this work guide you as you become the alchemist, the witness, and the architect of your own liberation.

Simple Spells for Everyday Annoyances & Sweet Revenge

Spells to empower the modern woman to exact revenge and take charge.

For the modern woman who wants to unleash her inner bitch, this magical book offers simple spells and incantations to exact revenge on anyone who deserves it—an evil ex, a coworker who stole her thunder, the stylist who ignored what ‘just a trim’ means, the rude idiot who won’t stop talking through the movie—the list sadly never ends. This enchanting collection emboldens women to use their own power to take matters into their own hands, with sassy spells for home, work, love, and more. A driver cut you off? There’s a spell for that. Someone on the subway stepped on your shoe and didn’t apologize? Just recite an incantation! Boss won’t approve your vacation days? Cast a hex! The bitchy witch can also get her friends in on it with included group-cast spells.

Explore the relationships between celestial bodies, astrological signs, and herbal remedies to embark on a journey self-discovery and holistic wellness. Astrology provides us with a roadmap of the soul, illuminating our individual strengths, challenges, and potential for growth. Herbalism invites us to commune with the plant kingdom to nourish our bodies, minds, and spirits. By combining these disciplines, we gain a deeper understanding of the role we play within the cosmic web of existence.

Learn about the unique qualities of each celestial body and corresponding astrological signs from the radiant energy of the Sun to the transformative depths of Pluto and uncover the ways they shape our inner psyche and outer experiences.

Discover the therapeutic properties of plants aligned with each celestial body and learn how to use them to restore balance and enhance mental and physical well-being.

With illuminating insights and expert guidance, Astro Herbalism blends ancient wisdom with contemporary practices to create a practical tool for self-care.

Embroidery: Learn in a Weekend is an easy way to get into this popular craft—with instructions, templates, and contemporary projects that will guide you along the way! 

Welcome to the club that no one ever wants to join but so many of us end up needing. We’re so sorry that you’re here. Based on her own experience with grief—the author’s partner died when both were in their late twenties—and those of other Grief Club members, Janine Kwoh uses brief writings, illustrations, and creative diagrams to explore the wide range of emotions and experiences that grief can encompass. For anyone who has lost a loved one or who is close to someone who is grieving, Welcome to the Grief Club is a book of solace, connection, hope, and reassurance. It addresses with empathy and honesty the aspects of grief that so many of us experience but that aren’t widely discussed: the variety and volatility of emotions—sadness, anger, guilt, joy; the physical symptoms of grief; and how grief isn’t linear, but it does change and soften over time.

Part essay collection, part gardening guide, The Heirloom Gardener encourages readers to embrace heirloom seeds and traditions, serving as a well-needed reminder to slow down and reconnect with nature.” —Modern Farmer Modern life is a cornucopia of technological wonders. But is something precious being lost? A tangible bond with our natural world—the deep satisfaction of connecting to the earth that was enjoyed by previous generations? In The Heirloom Gardener, John Forti celebrates gardening as a craft and shares the lore and traditional practices that link us with our environment and with each other. Charmingly illustrated and brimming with wisdom, this guide will inspire you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect.

For those seeking connection and meaning in their everyday lives, an easy-to-follow, beautiful, and inspiring manual on performing ceremonies for all occasions and milestones, from life transitions and family gatherings to holidays and seasonal changes.

 For as long as humans have existed, we have performed ceremonies to mark occasions and personal transitions to create meaning and connect with the world, ourselves, and each other.

Though ceremony is still a cornerstone of many cultures around the globe, modern rituals are largely confined to just three events: birth, marriage, and death. Without our ancestors’ sense of frequent and intentional ceremony, we have lost the power to bring meaning to our everyday lives. The Book of Modern Ceremony is here to change that. Written by sociologist and ceremonialist Shari Dunbar Boyer, this book shares more than 30 ceremonies that can be easily incorporated into contemporary life. 

There are rituals for life transitions, calendar changes, and personal growth. Some celebrate familiar events, like the Untraditional Birthday or Vow Renewal ceremonies, but others mark important milestones that we often neglect, such as moving to a new home or entering menopause. And of course, there are seasonal rituals for every solstice, equinox, and moon cycle. Presented in easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, The Book of Modern Ceremony encourages readers to leave behind the daily stressors of life and connect more deeply with themselves, their loved ones, and their own spirituality.

A gorgeously designed, comprehensive guide to uncovering and interpreting the unique energy fields that surround us, harnessing them for growth, healing, and shaping our realities, from aura photographer Eileen Lee. Your energy introduces you before you even speak. Our physical bodies exist within larger energy fields known as our “auras,” each with a unique shape, size, and frequency that reflect our individual mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual states, connecting our chakras and radiating from and through us. This complex system of electromagnetic energy acts as a prism, reflecting vibrations from our thoughts, feelings, and experiences back to us as the colors of the rainbow. Understanding the aura and its chakras and colors can provide profound insight that leads to growth, healing, and expanded possibilities. This stunningly illustrated guide unlocks the secrets to using your aura as your personal energetic blueprint through the journey of the human experience—one that you can use to mold and shape your reality.

A funny, inviting, full-color book about art for people who dont know about artfeaturing new artworks by David Shrigley. What is art, where do I find it, and once Im in front of it, what am I supposed to think about it? Kate Bryan is a self-confessed art addict who has worked with art for over twenty years. But before she studied art history at university, shed visited a gallery just twice in her life and had no idea she was entering an elitist world.

Now, shes on a mission to help everybody come to art. Like playing or listening to music, or cooking and eating great food, reading or watching films, making art or looking at other peoples deserves to be an enriching part of all our lives. How to Art provides a nifty way to ingest art on your own terms.

From where it is to what it is, to tips on how to actually enjoy famous artworks like the Mona Lisa, to how to own art and make art at home, to vital advice for making a career as an artist and even how to make your dog more cultural, How to Art gives art to everyoneand makes it fun. 

Ease your stress and finally get a good night's sleep with the help of this guide to the top herbal remedies and natural methods. A good night’s sleep is the key to good overall health—both physical and mental—but as many as a third of adults say they don’t get enough of it.

The pandemic has led to increased anxiety and stress, making it even more difficult to sleep than it was before. Over-the-counter sleep aids can be habit forming, and many people prefer a more natural approach. Herbal Remedies for Sleep introduces readers to the top 15 herbs for reducing stress and encouraging a good night’s sleep, along with recipes for using them in homemade formulas. 

The book includes three classes of herbs: those that have a general calming and relaxing effect; adaptogens, a class of herbs that has grown in popularity for its ability to balance and calm the nervous system; and sedative herbs, for those nights when you just can’t stop tossing and turning and need to go to sleep quickly. Remarkably, many of these herbs can easily be grown in an ordinary backyard, making it simple for people to grow a garden that helps promote a restful night’s sleep.