The Crystal Ally Cards

Mind Body Soul card deck review: The Crystal Ally Cards - The Crystal Path to Self Knowledge by Naisha Ahsian, published by Heaven & Earth Publishing.

The 50 cards are divided into 5 sections of 10 cards each representing Earth, Fire, Water, Wind and Storm.
The accompanying information book has b/w images of the cards, and provides a page about each card with title and subtitle, with a message and affirmation. Information also on the chakra of each stone, crystal grids, daily cards, meditations, and covers topics, such as Earth, magic, crystals and what is described as Crystal Resonance Therapy. Reversed cards do not have a negative connotation but carry a deeper and stronger message. Spreads are titled Heaven & Earth, Pyramid,  Chakra, Elemental Ally and Trinity. 

Who Moved the Stone?

Mind Body & Soul Ezine Book Review: Who Moved the Stone? By Frank Morison, paperback published by Authentic Media.

The author, Frank Morison was a non believer, but upon studying the text of the New Testament and related material, he became convinced of its historical truth. The book is an indepth historical study, and a psychological study, of the last week of the life of Jesus, from his last supper with the disciples, to his arrest in Gethsamene, the demands of the Sanhedrin, his trial conducted by Pilate (whose wife Claudia had a warning dream), Pilate washing his hands and offering a replacement to the people of Barabbas, the crucifixion and burial in the tomb of Joseph of Arimethea, and the women's story of their visit to the tomb on the third day.

Your Healing Power Review

Circle Network Book Review: Your Healing Power - A Comprehensive Guide to Channeling Your Healing Energies by Jack Angelo, website: https://jackangelo.net/ Published by Piatkus. Paperback: £10.99

'There is a sacred journey we were born to take. It is 'The Great Healing'.

This book, written by South Wales healer and energy medicine specialist, is as an illustrated course for those interested in learning how to heal. Spiritual exercises, explanations, instructions, blessings, relaxation, balancing, opening up, closing down, clearing negative energy, meditation, imagery, candle flame, dreams, energy blocks, inner child, life renew, meditation on death, letting go, loss, chakras, colour, sensing the aura, emotions, stress and other topics are covered. Also by this author:

Maggie Whitehouse & Kabbalah

Maggie Whitehouse is an interfaith author and specialist in Judaeo-Christian mysticism. Her books on Judaism, Christianity and faith, include three on Kabbalah. She is Consultant Editor of the holistic magazine 'Tree of Life' and teaches workshops on spirituality and prosperity consciousness in the UK, USA and Europe.

Her book (2007) titled 'The Marriage of Jesus' explored the social and economic situation of his time. She suggests that Jesus would have married, like any other young man of his times, at approximately 14 years of age. The average life-span of a woman in Jesus' time was 27 years. As Jesus began his ministry when he was approximately 30 years old, she thinks it is likely that he was a widower when his ministry bagan.

Richard Harvey - Dreaming

Richard Harvey is a psychotherapist, author and spiritual teacher. He is the founder-director of Therapy and Spirituality, a personal and spiritual growth centre situated in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain. His background is in Humanistic and Transpersonal psychologies, Taoism and Zen. He is trained in western psychology and eastern meditative methods, psycho-spiritual psychotherapy and bodywork. The author of The Flight of Consciousness and several other books and articles focused on realizing our true selves, his innovative approach to human development, The Three Stages of Awakening, is discussed in his latest book, The Inner Journey to Authenticity and Spiritual Enlightenment.

The Toltec Oracle

The Toltec Oracle by Victor Sanchez 274 page book, 2 sets of cards and chart Published by Bear & Co £35 Author website: http://www.toltecas.com/victorEn.php

The Housewives Tarot

 ‘The Housewives Tarot - A Domestic Divination Kit’ card deck; Design and collage illustrations by Paul Kepple and Jude Buffin; Well made box containing 78 cards and 96 page instruction booklet; Published by Quirk Books, Cost: £13

‘Guaranteed by the Housewife Occultists of America’, so the booklet explains. This is an oracle card deck ‘The Secrets of Domestic Empowerment’ and it offers a 1950s style comedy divination card pack. There are five suggested spreads; The Virgin, The Neapolitan, The Dinette, The Closeline of Life and The Martini. The backs of the cards are red gingham tea towels and we are offered recipes for a ‘Madame Marlena’s Mystical Martini’, ‘Divinated Eggs’ and an ‘Ice Box Fortune Cake’ to accompany a retro evening of card readings. I thought I saw this deck being used in the film ‘The Help’!

The Yoga Deck

Circle Network Review: The Yoga Deck by Olivia H Miller, published by Chronicle Books. £10.99 Kindle: £5.69. The deck provides cards with 50 diagrams of poses for mind, body and spirit to assist stress relief, increased strength and flexibility. It is suitable for all levels of experience. The decks comprises of 6 cards that relate to the breath, 5 for warming up, one Om card, 6 meditation cards, and 29 posture cards. An information leaflet is in the pack. 
Olivia Miller is a freelance writer and yoga student. All abilities are suited to this deck. A daily routine can be achieved by choosing a card a day or for a week's practice. You can also select cards which customise your own routine and assist you personal requirements. These poses and meditations do not require any particular setting but can be incorporated into home use. Ideal for yoga practice at home. 

Magicians of the Gods

 
Circle Network Book Review: Magicians of the Gods - The Forgotten Wisdom of the Earth's Lost Civilisation by Graham Hancock published by Hodder Books £9.99 paperback 592 pages with many colour plates 

This is the sequel to the International Bestseller 'Fingerprints of the Gods' which excited me, and on account of this, and his other books, I became interested in this British author's work.

Nicholas Hagger Autobiography

My Double Life 1 ‘This Dark Wood – A Journey into Light’ 650 page paperback: £25.99 Kindle: £11.99 and 'My Double Life 2 - A Rainbow Over the Hills’ 2,000 page paperback and Kindle £11.99 by Nicholas Hagger. Published by John Hunt Publishing. www.nicholashagger.co.uk

This is a two volume autobiography by Nicholas Hagger, a well- known intellectual and educator. Unlike most autobiographies that are written by a ‘ghost’ writer, this is written by Nicholas Hagger himself. From being employed as  tutor to Hirohito's son, to witnessing the Gadaffi revolution first hand, the author fought gainst communism and possibly contributed to the fall of the Berlin Wall - this is a personal history full of wonder, excitement and insight. It is not a life without problems but the author believes that difficulties lead to greater understanding of life, so there was no shying away from reporting the most personal of events.  

 

Sheep by Alan Butler

Circle Network Book Review: Sheep – The remarkable story of the humble animal that built the modern world by Alan Butler, paperback 212 pages, £9.99, published by O Books

This book has enhanced my appreciation of this extraordinary animal that has offered humanity not only milk, meat and leather, but precious wool to make textiles over the course of thousands of years. This creature has created trade across nations, created huge industries and supported the wealth of magnates, church and royalty. The book includes breeding information, how cloth was made throughout the ages, important people and places. There are a billion sheep in world today, still working for humanity and asking for very little maintenance in return. No wonder the author devoted an entire book to their history, mythology and value to the human race.  Where would we be if there were no sheep on planet Earth?

Crystal & Gem Book Review

Mind Body & Soul Ezine Book Review: Crystal & Gem, an Eyewitness series book by Dorling Kindersley, in association with the Natural History Museum.

Dorling Kindersley never fail to present first class information. Here we have high quality, full colour photographs for easy recognition of the most select of natural crystalline rocks. All are beautifully profiled with information that includes classifications, identifications, major varieties and collections, e.g., Quartz, diamond, beryl, opal, etc., with a section on metals, traditions, etc. A useful glossary at the back is provided. Don't miss it! It will make a perfect gift for those who love gemstones, or to add to your library of the Earth's most wonderful treasures!

The Master, The Raven and The Ageless Teapot Review

Circle Network Book Review: The Master, The Raven, and The Ageless Teapot - And All Because of the Letter by Denise McDermott-King, paperback published by Axis Munda Books, £9.99 141 pages, Author website: www.dmdking.com

This is the follow up book to McDermott-King's first, titled 'The Master, The Lover and Me'. Having not read the first, I found this was an adequate 'stand alone' book which can be appreciated in its own right. The author is knowledgeable about Theosophy and related esoteric subjects which provide the basis of recent interest in the communication with spirit guides. It is however, a very ancient philosophy that she has accessed for these two books.

Guide to Astrology

 
Circle Network Book Review: 
KISS Guide to Astrology by Julia & Derek Parker published by Dorling Kindersley

Julia and Derek Parker have written over 20 books of popular high sales astrology books and have defined a method, described as the Parker's method,  for instance, Parker's Astrology.
Here in this Keep it Stupidly Simple book series, you can master the basics of astrology and see how it works in your life.
You can create your own personal birth chart or prepare on for a friend, and discover how the planets affect relationships.
Review by Wendy Stokes
 

Life After Death & The Afterlife Book Reviews

Circle Network Book Review: Life After Death and The World Beyond - Investigating Heaven & the Spiritual Dimension by Jenny Randles and Peter Hough

Does our consciousness survive earthy death? Where do we go when we die? Is there a place known as 'heaven'? Do we eat there, have sex, are there animals there, etc? What is a 'ghost'? These questions are explored in this interesting book along with coverage of apparitions of the Virgin Mary, lucid dreams, astral travel and astral planes, near death experiences, past lives, premonitions of death, encounters with angels, electronic voice phenomena, and the work of mediums and channellers. Written is such a way as to suggest belief in these spiritual ideas. Black and white images.

Step by Step Reiki Review

Mind Body & Soul Ezine Book Review: Step by Step Reiki - How to Channel the Power of Natural Healing published by Hermes House, written by Carmen Fernandez.

Ethics, first aid, flower essences, colour harmony, hand positions, affirmations, symbols, attunements, cleansing, self care, chakras, crystals, aromatics, insences, etc., covered in this general but useful book on the natural healing method referred to as 'reiki'. There are sections on working with children, group healing methods, pets and plants, and how to apply the principles to your life! 

The Pillars of the Earth

Circle Network Book Review: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet, published by Pan McMillan, 1088 pages, paperback. £8.99

This is a masterpiece of storytelling by a master of this art. Ken Follet is a brilliant historical researcher, and this inspiring and exciting drama is no exception to his considerable abilities as an international, award winning author of many best selling blockbusters. This book is one of the UK's BBC best- loved books in the Big Read competition. 

The story takes us back to the hardships of the twelfth century and the design and building of the great cathedrals. A painful, yet heart warming story develops, as the aspiring Cathedral builder takes his family on the long road of hard work and eventual success. As we meet each personality, we are caught up in their personality, background, lives and losses, needs and joys. 

Liquid Crystals

Mind Body & Soul Ezine Card Deck Review: Liquid Crystal Oracle - Return fo the Atlantian Way for Children of Light, by Justin Moikeha Asar (who grew up on the Pacific island of Vanuatu), deck published by Blue Angel, £24.99 77 cards provide an adventure, a doorway to another world of crystal spirits who created the mineral kingdom. 292 pages of a book system to follow. Within the centre of the card, a symbol. The cards also carry a crystal title plus a subtitle. The cards specialise in a form of Atlantean energy with a message from Atlantis, how the crystals are used, affirmations, keywords, chemical composition, colour rays, animal totems, essential oil, where to place the stone on the body for maximum effect, crystal trinities, beings related to the cards, crystals that relate to the Kabbalah. Brightly coloured cards. Find your commitment for this deck as it is a complex and will take some dedication. Especially of interest to lightworkers who like the Atlantean channelled messages.

From Grief to Goddess

Circle Network Review: From Grief to Goddess by Jude Garrecht, published by Animal Dreaming Publishing, pack of cards contains 21 affirmation cards, Separate paperback with 103 pages. Author website: www.dreamingtheseed.com

Goddess Guide Me

Mind, Body Soul Review: Goddess Guide Me - The Oracle That Answers Questions of the Heart, Head and Home by Amy Zerner and Monte Farber, published by Simon & Schuster, £17.99

Boxed pack consisting of wire spiral binder providing booklet with instructions on how to use this oracle, rituals, sample questions, interpretations and a chart for recording answers. A full colour images and text relating to 12 international female deities, three colour coded dice.