Stirring the Cauldron

Soiled Doves and Painted Ladies is the story of California prostitution beginning in the chaotic word of the California gold rush and is firmly entrenched in the history of the state. This book outlines the story of sex workers in the golden west, from gold rush to the golden age of Hollywood. It outlines some of the most notable madams and courtesans that dot the history of the state. The nature of the "Oldest  Profession" was one of vacillating strong emotions, both good and bad, and world renowned ghost hunter and historian, Richard Senate  says that there are many ghost stories linked to brothels both historically modern times.  From the Gold Rush days to Hollywood's Golden Era, Richard has some great stories to tell from prostitutes who made a name from themselves and went down in history and celebrities that have made a name for themselves who  began as ladies of the night.  So listen in. It was a very interesting hour of history and hauntings 

Nestled in the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains is the small town of Napanoch, New York.  Within its quiet streets it holds a treasure for both the weary traveler and the paranormal enthusiast – the Haunted Shanley Hotel.  The historic Bed & Breakfast has boasted several famous guests as well as a few infamous ones that used to patronage the Gentleman’s Club and Bordello.  A few of those guests have never left and still linger in the corridors waiting to greet newcomers and welcome back the returning guests.In 2005, Salvatore Nicosia bought the Shanley unaware of the spirits residing within its desolate walls.  It did not take long for the spirits to make themselves known to Sal as they saw his efforts as a labor of love befitting of the noble history of the hotel. From 2007 until his death in July of 2016, Sal poured his heart into the building bringing it back to life and giving both guests and the spirits a second home. 

Brewing tea is more than just magic, it is an intimate act steeped in rich history, exciting pageantry, and ceremonial rituals. This beginner-friendly book covers everything you need to know about tea, including all six true varieties, herbal tisanes, and even cannabis tea. ]Learn to create your own blend, properly brew the perfect pot, safely charge your tea with crystals, connect to spirit guides and guardian angels, draw on the influence of the zodiac, scry into your teacup, call on gods and goddesses, read the leaves and waterWith chants, sigils, visualizations, and other tools, there is likely more to tea witchery than you ever imagined. This book's gentle guidance through the world of tea will help you improve meditation, increase wellness, enhance spell work, and expand your joy one cup at a time.

Part of Mother Earth, crystals and gemstones are intimate pieces of the body of the Goddess, sacred tools that can help us tap into Her energy for healing, magick, and spiritual growth. In this practical guide to working with the stones of the Goddess, Nicholas Pearson explores more than 100 gemstones and crystals strongly connected with the energies of the Divine Feminine, including old favorites like amazonite, amethyst, geodes, and carnelian (also known as the blood of Isis), alongside newer and more unusual stones such as sakura ishi, yeh ming zhu, and Lemurian seed crystals. He details each stone’s spiritual and healing properties, astrological and elemental correspondences, Goddess archetypes and lore, magickal uses, and the aspects of the Divine Feminine it embodies. Providing an overview of major Goddesses from around the world, he reveals how Goddess traditions and myths have incorporated stones throughout history. Guiding you through the basics of crystal work, including cleansing and programming, the author offers step-by-step instructions for Goddess-centered magickal rituals, guided meditations to connect with the Divine Feminine, and the use of crystals for spellcasting. He explains how to create crystal grids, including the Triple Goddess Grid and the Venus Grid; crystal elixirs, such as Aphrodite Elixir and Yemayá Essence; and crystal charm bags for purification, wealth, and a happy home. With the rebirth of the Goddess now happening after millennia of suppression, Pearson shows how, by working with gemstones and crystals, you can help restore the radiant light and limitless magick of the Divine Feminine and move humanity toward collective growth and healing. The stones of the Goddess are here to support us through practical means as well as serve as anchors for the return of the Goddess’s presence.

Antonio Pagliarulo explores the phenomenon of the Evil Eye: what it is, its origins and causes— and, most crucially, how to avoid, repel, and remove it. Rich with cultural anecdotes and traditions, mystical lore, and modern concepts, The Evil Eye offers practical advice for shielding yourself from the destructive and lingering power of this mysterious and persistent force.The book: defines the Evil Eye and traces its roots into antiquity and across an extraordinary breadth of cultures and traditions, shows readers how to diagnose the Evil Eye, how to cure it, and how to cast it on others, explores the use of amulets and talismans bearing the “Evil Eye,” including its remarkable prevalence in popular jewelry designs and Includes the history and use of various talismans such as the Hamsa; the Italian cornicello and mano figa; the azabache stone; the Kabbalah red string; mirror pendants; and many others.

The festival of Beltaine, May Day, is a celebration of the return of spring and the promise of summer, a time for love magic and spells for increasing the fertility of the land and the plants that grow upon it. Like Samhain in autumn, Beltaine is also a time when the veil between the physical and spiritual world is at its most transparent and the ancestors and denizens of the Otherworld easily interact with the world of humans. Presenting a practical guide to the celebration of Beltaine, Ellen Evert Hopman examines the plants, customs, foods, drinks, and rituals of May Day across many cultures. Discussing the gods and goddesses of spring, Hopman details the rituals for honoring them as well as traditional poems, prayers, incantations, folk rhymes, and sayings related to this time of year. She explores well dressing, the custom of honoring the source of sacred water by decorating a well. She also looks at Beltaine’s association with Walpurgisnacht and Hexennacht, which fall the preceding evening. In the extensive section on the sacred plants of Beltaine, the author explores more than 90 herbs and trees, offering spells, rituals, and recipes alongside their medicinal healing uses. She reveals sacred woods suitable for the Beltaine fires and Beltaine flowers for rituals and spells. She explores herbs for luck, magic, purification, abundance, and love; herbs for protection, such as bindweed, elder, and St. John’s wort; herbs of the Faeries and Elves, such as burdock and dandelion; and herbs for journeying to the Otherworld and contacting the high gods and goddesses. She also details the identification, harvest, and preparation of seasonal edible herbs, greens, mushrooms, and flowers. Woven throughout with mystical tales of folk, Faery, and sacred herbs, this guide offers each of us practical and magical ways to connect with Nature, the plant kingdom, and the Spirits that surround us in the season of spring.

After making a pact with his wife, Bess, Harry Houdini said that whoever dies first, the survivor must try to connect with the deceased thru yearly seances. If at the tenth seance there was no success, there will be no more seances, and it will prove that there can be no communication for those amongst the living and those on the other side. In this unique paranormal  event on May 20th, participants will listen the final seance that took place in 1936 on the rooftop of the Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel and then "meet" some of those participants and hear what they had to say about Harry Houdini and perhaps share a few secrets from beyond the veil as well. Listen in and get a taste of what will happen during the event and some interesting bits of information about the world's nost famous magician. If your interested in being part of this event, go to BruceTango.com and click on the Final Seance tab for more info and to buy tickets.

Cold-hearted murders made to look like suicides and accidents. Classified government documents fallen into the wrong hands. Explosive diaries. Powerful people with dangerous agendas. Government people prowling around. Hollywood conspiracies. Frightened people with disturbing secrets to hide. Wild sex. Drugs. Crazy parties and flowing booze. At the very heart of it all, an amazing story of UFOs, aliens, Roswell, Area 51, and the life and death of a beautiful, but scarred, icon, none other than one of the most famous and loved actors of the 20th century: Marilyn Monroe.Nick Redfern is the author of more than 60 books on UFOs, the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, zombies, and Hollywood scandal. His books include The Rendlesham Forest UFO Conspiracy, The Roswell UFO Conspiracy, Women in Black, Men in Black, Nessie, Chupacabra Road Trip, The Black Diary, and 365 Days of UFOs. He is a regular on the Travel Channel’s show, In Search of Monsters. Nick has also appeared on the BBC’s Out of This World, the SyFy Channel’s Proof Positive, and the National Geographic Channel’s Paranatural.

In these trying times, couldn’t we all use more magic in our lives? Equal parts practical guide and beautiful keepsake, The Green Witch’s Guide to Magical Plants & Flowers shows you how to bring more love and contentment into your life using elements of nature. In this little grimoire, Chris Young and Susan Ottaviano, 2 Green Witches, unlock the secrets hiding in your garden, transforming everyday flowers, fruits, and plants into bath salts, herbal infusions, soaps, sachets, tinctures, and more. Enchanting all-natural recipes illuminate pathways to love, health, peace, prosperity, and harmony. Learn how a rose petal bath can stoke your sense of desire, how meadowsweet flowers on your nightstand can restore peace between two lovers, and how facial oil made from tulip petals can protect you from heartbreak. Celebrate green witchcraft and the magical properties of the natural world with The Green Witch’s Guide to Magical Plants & Flowers.

ntroducing a new method of channeling, this hands-on book shows you how to receive messages from any kind of spirit. Medium Jenny Tyson shares easy and accurate ways to communicate with spirits of the dead, angels, ghosts, nature and animal spirits, extraterrestrials, and even the universal mind that is the source of all knowledge.From esoteric rituals to paranormal investigations, this beginner-friendly book can be used in a variety of settings and provides much higher accuracy than traditional channeling methods. Jenny teaches you how to choose the best spirit type for your situation, format your questions to remove biases, and conduct a successful session. You'll explore fascinating case studies, spirit board and dowsing techniques, group practice, trance channeling, and more. Also suitable as a companion to The Art of Scrying & Dowsing, this book gives you access to the secrets of the universe.