Audiobook3 hours
Magic in the Landscape: Earth Mysteries and Geomancy
Written by Nigel Pennick
Narrated by Micah Hanks
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5/5
()
About this audiobook
Learn to cultivate a traditional, beneficial relationship with the land by embracing the forgotten practices of our ancestors
• Details the ancient art of geomancy and Earth magic, including how to work with ley lines, astrology, and the four directions to honor a space and make it a place of power
• Explores the magic of the land around us and how our ancestors interacted with Earth energies and the forces of Nature
• Discusses the power of boundaries and magic circles, the proper “feng shui” of graveyards and cemeteries, and magically powerful places such as crossroads, fairgrounds, and the mystic triangles found in “no-man’s lands”
Our ancestors were deeply aware of the magical power of their local landscape, no matter where they lived. Every interaction with their environment--from building to farming to the layout of ancient cities--took into account terrestrial energies, ancestral memory, and the many seen and unseen presences in Nature. They developed sophisticated procedures for orienting their living spaces and respectfully working with the magic of the landscape. Yet, much of the art of geomancy and of working with the forces of Nature has been forgotten by modern builders, architects, foresters, gardeners, and homeowners. The treatment of land as mere property has led to a loss of its meaning for those who dwell upon it. Our landscape has become disenchanted.
In this book, geomancy expert and scholar Nigel Pennick details the ancient and sacred practices of geomancy and Earth magic and reveals how we can reenchant and reconnect to the sacred landscape that surrounds us, whether you live rurally, in the suburbs, or in cities. Pennick begins with a vivid look at our modern “wasteland” and what he calls “the ensouled world,” with specific examples from Britain and Iceland of our ancestors’ way of perceiving the world they lived in. Exploring the art of geomancy, he examines how its techniques work with ley lines, astrology, and the old understanding of the four directions and the eight winds to honor a space and make it a place of power. He looks at the power of boundaries and magic circles, including laying ghosts and dismissing spirits, as well as the proper “feng shui” for cemeteries and graveyards. The author then takes the reader back into the traditional landscape to discuss magically powerful places, such as crossroads, the occult nature of the “fairground,” and the mystic triangles found in what are popularly known as “no-man’s lands.”
Revealing how the landscape can be reenchanted, Pennick shows how the magic of place is a living system that each of us can interact with.
• Details the ancient art of geomancy and Earth magic, including how to work with ley lines, astrology, and the four directions to honor a space and make it a place of power
• Explores the magic of the land around us and how our ancestors interacted with Earth energies and the forces of Nature
• Discusses the power of boundaries and magic circles, the proper “feng shui” of graveyards and cemeteries, and magically powerful places such as crossroads, fairgrounds, and the mystic triangles found in “no-man’s lands”
Our ancestors were deeply aware of the magical power of their local landscape, no matter where they lived. Every interaction with their environment--from building to farming to the layout of ancient cities--took into account terrestrial energies, ancestral memory, and the many seen and unseen presences in Nature. They developed sophisticated procedures for orienting their living spaces and respectfully working with the magic of the landscape. Yet, much of the art of geomancy and of working with the forces of Nature has been forgotten by modern builders, architects, foresters, gardeners, and homeowners. The treatment of land as mere property has led to a loss of its meaning for those who dwell upon it. Our landscape has become disenchanted.
In this book, geomancy expert and scholar Nigel Pennick details the ancient and sacred practices of geomancy and Earth magic and reveals how we can reenchant and reconnect to the sacred landscape that surrounds us, whether you live rurally, in the suburbs, or in cities. Pennick begins with a vivid look at our modern “wasteland” and what he calls “the ensouled world,” with specific examples from Britain and Iceland of our ancestors’ way of perceiving the world they lived in. Exploring the art of geomancy, he examines how its techniques work with ley lines, astrology, and the old understanding of the four directions and the eight winds to honor a space and make it a place of power. He looks at the power of boundaries and magic circles, including laying ghosts and dismissing spirits, as well as the proper “feng shui” for cemeteries and graveyards. The author then takes the reader back into the traditional landscape to discuss magically powerful places, such as crossroads, the occult nature of the “fairground,” and the mystic triangles found in what are popularly known as “no-man’s lands.”
Revealing how the landscape can be reenchanted, Pennick shows how the magic of place is a living system that each of us can interact with.
Author
Nigel Pennick
Nigel Pennick is an authority on ancient belief systems, traditions, runes, and geomancy and has traveled and lectured extensively in Europe and the United States. He is the author and illustrator of more than 50 books, including The Pagan Book of Days. The founder of the Institute of Geomantic Research and the Library of the European Tradition, he lives near Cambridge, England.
Related to Magic in the Landscape
Related audiobooks
The Druidic Art of Divination: Understanding the Past and Seeing into the Future Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Primal Wisdom of the Ancients: The Cosmological Plan for Humanity Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Scottish Witchcraft: A Complete Guide to Authentic Folklore, Spells, and Magickal Tools Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Mist-Filled Path: Celtic Wisdom for Exiles, Wanderers, and Seekers Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Druidcraft Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Flowering Wand: Rewilding the Sacred Masculine Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Religion of the Ancient Celts Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Occulture: The Unseen Forces That Drive Culture Forward Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Norse Shaman: Ancient Spiritual Practices of the Northern Tradition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Initiation into Dream Mysteries: Drinking from the Pool of Mnemosyne Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMagic: A History: From Alchemy to Witchcraft, from the Ice Age to the Present Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Water Witchcraft: Magic and Lore from the Celtic Tradition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Spirit Weaver: Wisdom Teachings from the Feminine Path of Magic Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Agrippa's Occult Philosophy: Natural Magic Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Golden Bough Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Elemental Magic: Traditional Practices for Working with the Energies of the Natural World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Journeys with Plant Spirits: Plant Consciousness Healing and Natural Magic Practices Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Path of Alchemy: Energetic Healing & the World of Natural Magic Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Tree Magic: Connecting with the Spirit & Wisdom of Trees Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Ceremony of the Grail: Ancient Mysteries, Gnostic Heresies, and the Lost Rituals of Freemasonry Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Under the Sacred Canopy: Working Magick with the Mystical Trees of the World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Four Elements of the Wise: Working with the Magickal Powers of Earth, Air, Water, Fire Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wisdomkeepers of Stonehenge: The Living Libraries and Healers of Megalithic Culture Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Sacred Herbs of Samhain: Plants to Contact the Spirits of the Dead Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The King in Orange: The Magical and Occult Roots of Political Power Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Psychic Self-Defense Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Familiars in Witchcraft: Supernatural Guardians in the Magical Traditions of the World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Lost Book of the Grail: The Sevenfold Path of the Grail and the Restoration of the Faery Accord Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Body, Mind, & Spirit For You
Destiny of Souls: New Case Studies of Life Between Lives Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Roxane Gay & Everand Originals: My Year of Psychedelics: Lessons on Better Living Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Body Keeps the Score Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Three Questions: How to Discover and Master the Power Within You Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Games People Play: The Basic Handbook of Transactional Analysis Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Book of Enoch the Prophet Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Obstacle as Companion: Working Alongside and Overcoming Hindrances Using the Principles of Mindfulness Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Trust Your Heart: Lead Your Journey to Self-Discovery From Within Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Life After Life: The Investigation of a Phenomenon---Survival of Bodily Death Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Art of Communicating Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Creation Frequency: Tune In to the Power of the Universe to Manifest the Life of Your Dreams Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Frequency: The Power of Personal Vibration Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5You Were Born for This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Milk and Honey Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Game of Life and How to Play It: The Complete Original Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5369: Manifesting Through 369 and the Law of Attraction - METHODS, TECHNIQUES AND EXERCISES Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Hidden Messages in Water Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Feeding the Soul (Because It's My Business): Finding Our Way to Joy, Love, and Freedom Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Dreams Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Walk in the Wood: Meditations on Mindfulness with a Bear Named Pooh Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for Magic in the Landscape
Rating: 4.285714285714286 out of 5 stars
4.5/5
7 ratings0 reviews