Full Description
Navigate the realms of the unseen with this practical resource for magicians, Pagans, and spiritual workers of all kinds. Drawing on thirty years of research and experience, authors Rob and Nonie Douglas combine classical necromancy and modern investigative methods to help you confidently identify spirits of the dead, know when they are present, and diagnose their effects. Unquiet Voices presents paranormal investigation from the perspective of medieval magic. Explore the historical legacy of necromancy, learn about diverse types of spirits, and avoid common errors and misconceptions. You ll also find a detailed field guide, packed with reference tables and step-by-step techniques, to help bridge the gap between knowledge and action. Featuring illustrations throughout and a lexicon of arcane terms, this book offers compassionate and effective ways to understand and be understood by the unquiet voices all around us. 'The aim of the guide is not to provide ceremonial ritual, but to empower the reader with reliable magical knowledge that they can apply wherever they are, to safely and compassionately interact with the dead.' Rob and Nonie Douglas
Contents
Contents
Tables and Figures xii
Introduction 1
Part I: The Arcana of Unseen
Chapter One: The Arts of Necromancy 9
Chapter Two: Arcana of the Unseen Worlds 25
Chapter Three: Cosmology of the Soul 37
Chapter Four: Sublunary Spirits 55
Chapter Five: Necromantic Classifications 75
Chapter Six: Signs of Unquiet Spirits 97
Part II: Working in the Field
Chapter Seven: Essential Skills 113
Chapter Eight: Sciomancy Tool Kit 125
Chapter Nine: Rites for Working On-Site 153
Chapter Ten: Model for Inquiry 169
Chapter Eleven: Model for Analysis 189
Chapter Twelve: Pathways to Resolution 209
Chapter Thirteen: Methods to Lay Ghosts 227
Conclusion 249
Definition of Arcane Terms 255
Bibliography 271
Index 275
