Cunningham S Guide To Hawaiian Magic And Spirituality

Stunning power lies at the heart of the Hawaiian islands. With unparalleled beauty and a rich sense of tradition, Hawai'i is truly a world apart--a magnificent culture unmatched in its modes of spiritual expression. Celebrated author Scott Cunningham offers a sociological and historical perspective on the fascinating beliefs and practices of the Hawaiian people before the advent of Christianity. Discover traditional methods of divination, omen-reading, and sorcery; take a close look at the ways of the deities; learn about social customs, taboos, and superstitions; and see how ghosts and night marchers embody the Polynesian concept of the ever-present human spirit. The spirituality of ancient Hawai'i was deeply rooted in the land, the wind, the rain, and the ocean. Hawaiian Magic & Spirituality will introduce you to its enduring legacy. An enchanting world of myth and magic awaits your discovery...

An all-encompassing spirituality deeply rooted in the land, the wind, the rain, and the ocean. Includes Appendices, glossary, bibliography, and index. Photos.

For years, a young man joined covens to investigate and practice Wicca. He puzzled over two questions and wrote a book about his answers. That book encouraged people, for the first time ever, to learn and follow Wicca on their own, changing Wicca into the fastest growing faith on the planet. That book was Wicca, A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. That man was Scott Cunningham. Who was he? What drove him as a writer and in his personal and spiritual life? Donald Michael Kraig, Scott’s roommate for six years, reveals the real Scott in this new look at everything Cunningham. Discover how Scott became fascinated by herbal magic and discovered Wicca. See how his approach to work, life, and magic infuse in his writing. Read previously unpublished personal episodes in his life. Scott became fascinated with Hawaii and travelled there frequently. Why? What drew him there repeatedly? Read the truth about the man who changed Wicca forever and learn his magical secrets. What were his passions in life? What were the two questions he asked? Find out when you read, The Magical Life of Scott Cunningham!

This is the first book solely devoted to the spirituality of the Hawaiian people and how taboos, superstitions and magical practices permeated and defined every aspect of their lives. With a historical and sociological perspective, it examines in detail their beliefs: the structure of their society; the names and ways of the deities; the practice of deifying ancestral spirits; the importance of dance, colors, water, stone and plants; and the concept of Mana, the spiritual power in all things.

Find the knowledge and inspiration you desire with this collection of Scott Cunningham's spells, essays, and rituals—collected for the first time from his best contributions to Llewellyn's Magical Almanacs. Delight in Cunningham's timeless wisdom on popular topics such as the Sabbats, protection magic, moon spells, and herbal remedies. New and longtime fans will marvel at Cunningham's ability to breathe magical life into such unique topics as tattooing, the divine history of sneezing, dressing with power, Greek oracles, birds of the deities, and more. Well known for perfecting his spells and rituals through experimentation before publishing them, Cunningham wrote with unmatched simplicity and grace. His words in this collection are sure to inspire you on your path to an enchanted life.

Cunningham's classic introduction to Wicca is about how to live life magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with nature. It is a book of sense and common sense, not only about magick, but about religion and one of the most critical issues of today: how to achieve the much needed and wholesome relationship with our Earth. Cunningham presents Wicca as it is today: a gentle, Earth-oriented religion dedicated to the Goddess and God. Wicca also includes Scott Cunningham's own Book of Shadows and updated appendices of periodicals and occult suppliers.

Llewellyn is pleased to present a new Scott Cunningham book—a long-lost Book of Shadows. Discovered in a battered manila envelope, this previously unpublished manuscript was penned by Scott in the early 1980s. This rare book includes original spells, rituals, invocations, and an herbal grimoire. Featured in the design are Scott's actual hand-drawn signs, symbols, and runes. More than twenty years after his passing, Scott Cunningham is still an iconic and highly regarded figure in the magical community. His books on Wicca are considered classics, and his writings continue to inspire and inform those new to the Craft.

Huna is ancient and at the same time magnificently modern.The mystical practice of Kahuna evolved in isolation on the island paradise of Hawaii. The ancient Hawaiians valued words, prayer, their gods, the sacred, the breath, a loving spirit, family ties, the elements of nature, and mana-the vital life force-ideas profound yet elegantly simple. Discovering the concepts of Huna is like finding gemstones in a mountain-a joyous journey!