The Cat in Magic and Myth

The Cat in Magic and Myth
Author: M. Oldfield Howey
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780486431147

The cat has symbolized a host of concepts: good and evil, light and darkness, religion and black magic. This intriguing book traces the history of these fascinating creatures — from vampire and clairvoyant cats to cats in heraldry, as sacrificial objects, and idols of secret sects. Includes 50 black-and-white illustrations.

Your Magickal Cat

Your Magickal Cat
Author: Gerina Dunwich
Publisher: Citadel Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2018-11-27
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0806539682

The purr-fect reference on the mystery and mysticism of cats through the ages—from demons to deities, harbingers of bad luck to charmed companions. Enter into the mystical world of cats through this unique and comprehensive resource. In Your Magickal Cat, you’ll learn how cats and paganism have been linked together throughout history, and how the cat has acquired the roles of witch’s familiar, deity, omen, healer, shamanic totem, and dream symbol. Also covered are: astrology for cats and their humans, feline divination, hands-on spells, New Age healing techniques, a list of enchanting names for your familiar, dozens of cat-oriented proverbs, sources and resources, and much more. Cat lovers are sure to be charmed by the legends, lore, poetry, and illustrations within this loving, extensively researched book. “The research on the historical end was good . . . Get it if you need a quick reference to feline lore.”—Pagan Book Reviews

Classical Cats

Classical Cats
Author: Donald W. Engels
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2018-10-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 1134692862

This is the definitive book on classical cats. The cat has played a significant role in history from the earliest times. Well known is its role in the religion and art of ancient Egypt, no less than its association with witchcraft in the Middle Ages. But when did the cat become a domestic companion and worker as well? There has been much debate about the position of the cat in ancient Greece and Rome. Artistic representations are sometimes ambiguous, and its role as a mouse-catcher seems often to have been carried out by weasels. Yet other evidence clearly suggests that the cat was as important to Greeks and Romans as it is to many modern people. This book is the first comprehensive survey of the evidence for cats in Greece and Rome, and of their functions and representations in art. Donald Engels draws on authors from Aesop to Aristotle; on vase-painting, inscriptions and the plastic arts; and on a thorough knowledge of zoology of the cat. He also sets the ancient evidence in the wider context of the Egyptian period that preceded it, as well as the views of the Church fathers who ushered antiquity into the Middle Ages.

The Magical Crone

The Magical Crone
Author: Jennifer Reif
Publisher: Citadel Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2003
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780806525013

Redefining the concept of the mature Wiccan, this title seeks to turn her into a positive model for the Elder Wiccan women by showing the Crone to be a powerful symbol that embodies all phases of a woman's life (Maiden, Mother, and Crone). Complete with suggestions for crafts, journal writings, rituals and meditations to reinforce the positive aspects of becoming a truly wise woman.

Is Your Pet Psychic?

Is Your Pet Psychic?
Author: Richard Webster
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2012-07-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738703753

You probably know about some of the amazing feats regularly accomplished by animals, from salmon who navigate through hundreds of miles of water to their birthplace to spawn, to bloodhounds who can track the tiniest trace of a scent with noses one million times stronger than ours. Although psychic powers such as telepathic communication have yet to be explained by modern science, all animals, both human and nonhuman, have the potential. But like any talent, psychic talent must be developed and practiced. Part collection of amazing animal stories, part psychic manual, Is Your Pet Psychic? is your guide to understanding and developing your pet's psychic powers. ·Read extraordinary tales of animal heroes, animal ghosts, and more ·Discover how you can test your pet's psychic abilities ·Learn how to communicate telepathically with your pet The exercises in this book will help you and your pet develop the natural psychic potential inherent within all living things. As you experiment with them you will explore one of the true wonders of nature, and strengthen the special bond you share with your pet.

The Mysterious Magickal Cat

The Mysterious Magickal Cat
Author: D.J. Conway
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2018-10-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738757500

If a black cat crosses your path, you will have good luck.—England If a black cat crosses your path, you will have bad luck.—America The Magick of Claw and Whisker Very few animals have evoked such extremes in emotions—from admiration to fear—as the feline family. Cats are mysterious, mystical creatures who can do anything from predicting earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to reacting to haunted buildings and following the movement of things you can't see. We are fascinated by cats and their behavior, their regal bearing, and their intelligence, yet we are unnerved by their inscrutable stare and savage natural instincts. In The Mysterious, Magickal Cat you will discover: The origins of cats, big and small Little-known details about cat anatomy and behavior How to read a cat's verbal and non-verbal communication The cat in ancient history and superstition Feline deities from around the world Sacred breeds and temple lore Felines in folklore, literature, and art Cat spells for healing animals or humans, finding a true love, attracting prosperity, seeking protection, building courage, and more Gain a complete look at this beguiling creature: from what it means when a cat flicks its tail to how you can use discarded whiskers for magickal spells. Explore the lore of cats big and small, and discover how other cultures have honored cats throughout the ages.

The Archetypal Symbolism of Animals

The Archetypal Symbolism of Animals
Author: Barbara Hannah
Publisher: Chiron Publications
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2006
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1888602333

This volume presents Barbara Hannah's Jung Institute lectures of 1954-58. In these profound talks, she speaks of the archetypal symbolism of seven animals--cat, dog, horse, serpent, lion, bull, and cow--discussing their roles in the psychological and cultural life of the West.