The Pagan Book of Living and Dying

Author: Starhawk
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062125214
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 361

Book Description
An accessible guide to rituals and resources for honoring death in the circle of life. Birth, growth, death, and rebirth are a cycle that forms the underlying order of the universe. This is the core of Pagan belief—and the heart of this unique resource guide to death and the process of dying. Filled with encouragement, strength, and inspiration, The Pagan Book of Living and Dying is an invaluable source of both spiritual counsel and very practical tools and techniques for: Honoring and caring for a dying person Grieving a beloved relative, partner, or friend Planning a funeral or memorial service Distributing personal possessions and making room in the home for a loved one’s memory Understanding and mourning specific types of death, including miscarriage and terminal illness Providing instructions for one’s own death And much more Bestselling author Starhawk and other Pagan writers have combined practical rituals with prayers, chants, blessings, meditations, essays, and insightful personal stories to offer a new understanding of death and a powerful new approach to the various stages of dying and grieving. A beautifully crafted and deeply spiritual guidebook, The Pagan Book of Living and Dying teaches that death, like birth, is a doorway—another stage in the cycle of life. It will enhance the spiritual beliefs of readers of any faith and help each of us learn to welcome the change and renewal that awaits us on the other side of life. “Far more than another how-to ritual book. I found the reflections to be very moving. Rituals are easily accessible and well-grounded in the core Pagan understanding of the cycle of Birth/Death/Rebirth. . . . I recommend it for Pagans and others who might be facing dying or grieving.” —SageWoman

In the Service of Life

Author: Ashleen O'Gaea
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806524443
Category : Death
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
A gentle, straightforward meditation on mortality, death and the afterlife, this is the first book of its kind to explore the pagan attitude to life, of which death is simply another aspect. Addressing both spiritual and physical concerns, O'Gaea provides thoughtful advice on a variety of topics from theology and ritual to spells and reflections on reincarnation, along with practical advice on the Hospital ritual and how to handle funeral arrangements. Blending common sense, Wiccan theology, experience and compassion here is a unique exploration of society's last great taboo.

The Journey Into Spirit

Author: Kristoffer Hughes
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738744026
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
The Journey Into Spirit is a guide to death and the mysterious world beyond. Join renowned Druid priest Kristoffer Hughes as he explores the three realms of existence—the realm of necessity, the realm of spirit, and the realm of infinity—and illuminates the essence of grief, mourning, and spiritual continuation. Challenging many status quo beliefs about the afterlife, this book provides exercises, meditations, rituals, and thought-provoking questions designed to bring you on a journey of discovery through the most profound of all human transitions. Filled with insight and practical guidance, The Journey Into Spirit shows how to honor family and friends in spirit, discover life-affirming aspects of every state of existence, and move beyond the fear that surrounds death. 2015 COVR Award Winner for Reincarnation, Death and Dying Books

Death Rights and Rites

Author: Judith Karen Fenley
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738755397
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 253

Book Description
Reclaim the Right to a Sacred, Sustainable Death Exploring the spiritual and legal aspects of alternative death-ways, home funerals, and green burial Death Rights and Rites presents practical information and questions for approaching death and dying with a sense of sacred meaning. You will discover ideas for navigating the spiritual and legal issues related to home-based dying, home funerals, and alternative burial methods. Reverend Judith Karen Fenley offers insights into approaching relevant legal frameworks with respect while assisting your loved one in ways that support the best medical care, the natural environment, and the emotional needs of the community. Explore ideas for memorial services and ways to be open to spontaneous rituals for letting go, preparing for death, being at peace, and more. It is possible to manifest your deepest values before, during, and after death. Death Rights and Rites shares examples and provides support as you explore final transitions that are environmentally conscious and spiritually meaningful. Includes a foreword by Jerrigrace Lyons, founder of Final Passages: The Institute of Conscious Dying, Home Funeral & Green Burial Education and an epilogue by Oberon Zell, cofounder of the Church of All Worlds

Truth or Dare

Author: Starhawk
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062508164
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
An examination of the nature of power that offers creative alternatives for positive change in our personal lives, our communities, and our world.

Empty Cauldrons

Author: Terence P. Ward
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738763330
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
"Depression is a universal condition that people of all walks of life face. Author Terence P Ward shares his experiences with depression and the spiritual methods he has used to cope. With contributions from Pagan clergy, depression sufferers, and therapists, Ward offers hands-on rituals, prayers, and exercises for readers to practice on their own journey. This book explores the isolating influence of this common affliction and why many people resist professional help. Empty Cauldrons shows readers how to tend to their life of prayers, offerings, and dreams, and also provides spells and strategies for developing a non-monotheistic relationship with depression. You will discover rituals for drawing off miasma and appealing to the gods of the wind, traditional Hellenic ancestor feasts, ideas for tending a depression shrine, and much more."--

As the Last Leaf Falls

Author: Kristoffer Hughes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780738765525
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description
As the Last Leaf Falls is a guide to death and the mysterious world beyond. Join renowned Druid priest Kristoffer Hughes as he explores the three Celtic realms of existence--the realm of necessity, the realm of spirit, and the realm of infinity--and illuminates the essence of grief, mourning, and spiritual continuation. Challenging many status quo beliefs about the afterlife, this book provides exercises, meditations, rituals, and thought-provoking questions designed to bring you on a journey of discovery through the most profound of all human transitions. Filled with insight and practical guidance, As the Last Leaf Falls shows you how to honor family and friends in spirit, discover life-affirming aspects of every state of existence, and move beyond the fear that surrounds death. (This book was previously published as The Journey Into Spirit.)

There Is Life After Death

Author: Tom Harpur
Publisher: Dundurn.com
ISBN: 0887628346
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 247

Book Description
What happens when we die? Will we simply dissolve into nothingness, or will we survive death in some other form? Issues of death and dying have consumed humanity from time immemorial. In our modern western culture, we have tended out of fear to deny and push death away. And yet, a healthy consideration of this issue can help us embrace and understand what happens to us when we die. There is Life After Death is Tom Harpur’s classic examination of death and dying. Now fully revised and updated, here is a new edition of a book that weighs the scientific, religious and anecdotal evidence of survival of death and what happens after we die. The likelihood of death being a portal to other forms of existence is argued persuasively. Tom Harpur looks at the witness of near-death experiences, and examines the idea of reincarnation, as well as the claims of channelers and spirit mediums. Most importantly, the author looks at how the great world religions from Christianity, Judaism and Islam to Hinduism, Buddhism and Native Spirituality among others, deal with life after death. This book is a powerful summary of what we know and believe about death. There is Life After Death is both illuminating and comforting in its message and conclusions — and goes a long way in putting to rest one of the last great taboos of our culture.

Do I Have to Wear Black?

Author: Mortellus
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738765538
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 390

Book Description
A Guidebook for the Modern Pagan Funeral Explore death and dying from the perspective of magical and Pagan communities. Filled with rituals, meditations, legal considerations, and practical advice, this book provides profound insights into death as a spiritual process. Within these pages, you will discover more than fifty rituals for funerals, memorials, and remembrances as well as meditations for mourning and letting go. Each chapter shares the beliefs and specific rituals of a distinct tradition, including British Traditional Wicca, Dis-cordianism, Eclectic Wicca, Heathenry, Hellenism, Druidry, Thelema, and more. You will also discover hands-on advice for creating shrouds, coffins, and death masks as well as tips for advanced planning, wills, and power of attorney. Whether you want to share this book with a non-Pagan funeral professional, learn what to expect at a Pagan funeral, or develop a ritual for a loved one's passing, the wealth of material within is designed to help readers experience final transitions in a spiritually meaningful way. With contributions from a variety of practitioners across many traditions, Do I Have to Wear Black? delivers a multitude of magical rites and detailed explanations in one thorough manual.

The Twelve Wild Swans

Author: Starhawk
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062125230
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 349

Book Description
Continuing the lessons and deepening the knowledge first set out in the bestseller The Spiral Dance, here is the first guide that works for both basic and advanced magical training. Authors Starhawk and Hilary Valentine transform a fairy tale about twelve wild swans into a set of instructions for an initiatory journey into the world of Witchcraft, providing a remarkable roadmap describing three distinct paths into magic, healing, and action. "The practice of magic rests on the power of the word," says Starhawk. For circles, covens, and groups, this volume is the power of the word at work -- a sourcebook that instructs and inspires on many levels, from the craft of magical training to innerspiritual development to outer work in the greater world.