Benebell Wen

For the first time in English, Benebell Wen reveals the rich history and theoretical principles underlying the ancient practice of crafting Fu talismans, or magical sigils, in the Chinese Taoist tradition and gives detailed instructions for modern practitioners who would like to craft their own Fu. Fu talismans are ideograms and writings typically rendered on paper and empowered by means of invocations, ritual, and transferences of energy, or Qi. Talismans can be used for many purposes, such as strengthening or weakening personality characteristics, finding love, earning more money, or easing emotional tensions in the home. The Tao of Craft shows how metaphysical energy can be harnessed to amplify, strengthen, weaken, dispel, or block other metaphysical energy and to rectify perceived imbalances in the material plane. Supported by an abundance of detailed charts and images, this book serves as a step-by-step handbook that gives readers the knowledge and confidence to craft their own Fu talismans for personal empowerment. Wen, author of Holistic Tarot, delves into historic and cultural contexts of the Fu, from the neolithic period of Chinese history to contemporary practices of esoteric Taoism. Providing a solid foundation in the principles of Eastern spellcrafting, she highlights the blending of Taoist metaphysical practices with Western approaches to magic by pointing out eclectic, integrating, and harmonizing facets from other cultures and religions. Historically, Fu talismans were used by medieval Chinese for alleviating illness; averting misfortune, magical attacks, and curses; defending against assaults; and avoiding poverty. This book shows Western practitioners that the skill and knowledge to develop an interactive relationship with spirit realms are still available to them today, and serves as a practical handbook for accumulating Qi energy from sources in the environment and channeling it in concentrated form into their own Fu talismans.

Talismans and Tarot offers tarot lovers a new way to add power to their practice! By combining magic, rituals, and the use of talismans alongside the cards, readers will find support in manifesting their goals, dreams, and desires. As our ancestors did before us, we put our faith in lucky charms and talismans. Maybe you have a protective charm like a guardian angel pendant or an evil eye. Perhaps it is a family heirloom, a crystal, a small figurine, a foreign coin, or another fascinating object that brings you comfort and luck. We adorn ourselves with symbolic images and carry talismans because we hope in some way to improve our lives and reach our goals. We also turn to these touchstones when we are fearful or in need of comfort. Or when we’re inspired or ambitious and want to believe that anything is possible. Lovers of tarot know that the cards inspire with those same intentions. Incorporating talismans with tarot reading offers a powerful and lasting impact. It is a magical combination that helps to amplify intentions and attract positive energy. It enables you to carry the power of a tarot reading with you every day as it supports and guides you toward manifesting your intentions. Talismans and Tarot offers guidance for hands-on practices that include setting intentions, choosing and consecrating your talisman, and when and how to do readings. Readers will learn to confidently work their magic in the way that most resonates with them. Lori Lytle offers a unique approach to tarot that inspires, guides, and supports the reader while empowering them to take impactful action toward their goals.

From the creator of the popular Shadowscapes Tarot, this new deck celebrates the beauty, magnificence, and symbolism of the natural world. Verdance Tarot is a nature-inspired, spirit-infused Rider-Waite-Smith-based deck. Through the lens of animal guides, mythic creatures, sacred plants, and organic forms, Verdance Tarot explores themes of growth, transformation, intuition, and the interconnectedness of all life. Stephanie Pui-Mun Law's visionary art serves as a poignant reminder that the health of our planet reflects the state of our collective consciousness.

A modern tarot deck that captures the essence of the Rider-Waite-Smith original, with full-color painted cards by noted artist Kristine Gorman. Visionary Woman Tarot is a seventy-eight-card deck featuring the magical art of Kristine Gorman and accompanied by a guidebook that captures the very essence of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. The guidebook features a foreword by author and respected tarotist Benebell Wen. Gorman’s artwork has been displayed in galleries throughout the US and can be found in private collections worldwide. She is well known for her painting of her mentor, tarot icon Rachel Pollack, portrayed in this deck as The World card. The “visionary woman” in this tarot is Gorman herself. Her images reflect the spectrum of human experience, tying the mystical to the everyday. These cards are spiritual wisdom nuggets that fit snugly together, designed to stimulate the unconscious and psychic parts of oneself in order to nudge epiphanies and obtain practical, real-life answers to personal and profound questions. Visionary Woman Tarot is an instrument of self-healing as well as a divinatory tool, providing a more direct route to an intimate conversation with your higher self to address personal circumstances in the most constructive way. The deck’s seventy-eight images are uniquely suited to all levels of tarot knowledge, as well as lovers of Gorman’s art and those seeking to develop their psychic muscles.

Tarot expert and social media maven Ethony Dawn channels her profound divinatory and magical knowledge into this unique book of spreads and spells that is certain to raise your Tarot experience to the next level. With this tome, Ethony empowers readers to take their destiny into their own hands one card at a time. Tarot Grimoire introduces you to the cards symbols and meanings as well as a complete course in spellcasting with step-by-step instructions. For each of the seventy-eight cards, Ethony has designed an original spread and a customizable spell that will empower readers to manifest the energies embodied by the arcana. Featuring tables of correspondences, spreads, and spells, this book offers deep insights for your magical journey.

Benebell Wen's (Holistic Tarot and The Tao of Craft) historic new translation of the I Ching brings the power and mysticism of The Book of Changes to contemporary readers. Now in a beautiful hardcover format with a ribbon bookmark. Through in-depth annotations, cultural and historical references, and magical practices, Wen amplifies the wisdom--both profound and practical--of the 3,000-year old text. She includes aspects of the I Ching that have never before been translated into English, offering fresh perspectives on a classic work. Rooted in her experience and knowledge as a Taiwanese-American occultist and Buddhist with deep family ties to Taoist mysticism, Wen's groundbreaking translation is accompanied by a critical analysis of earlier I Ching transmissions. Readers will learn how to: Situate the I Ching within its historical and cultural contextInterpret the hexagrams and utilize various divination methods, such as yarrow stalk, coin toss, cowrie shells, and rice grainsWork with the I Ching for personal guidance and developing intuitive wisdomUnderstand correspondences of Taoist mystical tradition with other schools of metaphysics, including shamanism, faith healing, and soul retrieval Approach the Book of Changes as a grimoire and attain a foundational understanding of the eight trigrams and Wu Xing five alchemical phasesWhether you're new to the I Ching or an experienced occultist, I Ching, The Oracle will deepen your understanding of esoteric Taoism and the art and craft of divination. Highlighting the two main schools of interpretation--Image and Numbers and Meanings and Principles--and exploring Taoist cosmology, mysticism, ritual practice, and the shamanic origins of the I Ching, Wen provides you with everything you need to apply the I Ching for life guidance, spiritual practice, and ancestral connection.

The tarot classic that first promoted the practice of reading the cards not just for others but for one's own personal insight and self-transformation"Tarot for Your Self was ground-breaking when this book was first published and is still radically significant today." --Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot"Deciding to work with the Tarot is like embarking on a long, inward journey."--Mary K. GreerThis tarot classic by Mary K. Greer was the first book to promote reading the cards for your own insight, revolutionizing tarot through a combined emphasis on self-teaching techniques and personal growth. Tarot for Your Self uses meditations, rituals, spreads, mandalas, visualizations, dialogues, charts, affirmations, and other activities to help you establish your own relationship with the cards. All the information is presented using the best in traditional knowledge and know-how. This powerful breakthrough process will turn all your readings into truly transformative experiences. Tarot for Your Self covers interpretations for the major and minor arcana, reversed card meanings for all 78 cards, and enlightening information on your shadow/teacher cards.Replaces ISBN 978-1-56414-588-8

Designed for beginning as well as experienced tarot readers, Holistic Tarot offers a fresh and easy-to-follow approach to the use of the tarot deck for tapping into subconscious knowledge and creativity. The tarot deck has been used as a divination tool for more than two centuries; while the tarot is still most commonly thought of as "fortune telling," the true power of the tarot lies in its ability to channel a clear path for our deep intuition to shine through. Consulting the tarot can help clear creativity blockages, clarify ambitions, work through complex decisions, and make sense of emotions and relationships. Whether used for simple decision-making or an understanding of your life's purpose, learning tarot can be an indispensible tool for being more mindful of the factors that can assist or weaken your efforts toward success. In Holistic Tarot, author Benebell Wen provides a complete guide to using the tarot to foster personal development. Wen gives a comprehensive overview of the history of the tarot and a wide array of theories on its use (including its relationship to Jungian archetypal psychology and traditional Chinese divination practices) before digging deeply into one of the best-known tarot systems, the Rider-Waite-Smith. Beginners will find a complete guide to working with the tarot, including choosing and caring for a deck, how best to learn and remember the attributes of the major and minor arcana, the interpretation of cards and spreads, the role of meditation in a tarot practice, and how to use the tarot for improving relationships, professional development, and personal resilience. More advanced practitioners will appreciate nuanced theoretical discussions of the tarot as well as practical advice about reading others' tarot cards and setting up a practice. Containing over 500 illustrations and detailed information on each card as well as numerous spreads, Holistic Tarot is a complete compendium of tarot study that every practitioner should have in his or her library. "A modern alchemical achievement."--Barbara Moore, author of Tarot Spreads "Will become one of the jewels in the crown of tarot literature." --Anthony Louis, MD, author of Tarot Beyond the Basics "A tarot classic."--Sasha Graham, author of Tarot Diva"A magnificent, intelligent, comprehensive overview and innerview of the Rider Waite Smith system of tarot This is the only guide you need to have. Bravo " --James Wanless, PhD, author of Voyager Tarot"A huge accomplishment ... likely to become the essential guidebook for serious students of the tarot."-- Joan Bunning, author of Learning the Tarot"No tarot enthusiast should be without this book "--Chic and Tabatha Cicero, authors of The Golden Dawn Magical Tarot"Arguably the most comprehensive guide to tarot on the market today. It's also innovative: it deftly combines Eastern mysticism with Western metaphysics. It's an impressive tome that presents a wholly modern, rational approach to tarot practice while preserving notable elements of tradition."--Corrine Kenner, author of Tarot and Astrology