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Embark on an enchanting journey through the mystical realms of Norse mythology with "The Lost Charms of Ljossalfheim," the riveting second volume in the acclaimed "Tales of Yggdrasil" series by renowned author and Runemaster Michael Kelly. This captivating collection of 17 tales weaves together the fates of gods and men, elves and dwarfs, warriors and sorcerers, each tale resonating with the rich tapestry of ancient Norse legends.Delve into a world where every story is infused with profound mythic insights and truths, perfectly congruent with the established mythology. Michael Kelly masterfully intertwines runic principles into each narrative, offering readers a unique and immersive experience. Accompanying every tale is a magical runic square, meticulously crafted to embody the themes of the story and serve as a focus for further meditation and exploration."The Lost Charms of Ljossalfheim" is not just a literary feast but also a visual delight. The book is gorgeously illustrated throughout, featuring stunning new artwork that breathes life into each story, transporting you to the heart of Norse mythological worlds. From the shimmering realms of Ljossalfheim to the majestic halls of Asgard, these illustrations capture the essence of each tale, adding depth and vibrancy to the narrative.Whether you are a devotee of Norse mythology or a newcomer to its wonders, "The Lost Charms of Ljossalfheim" promises to enthrall and inspire. Join us on this extraordinary odyssey through the mythical landscapes of the North, where the ancient magic of the runes awaits to reveal its secrets. Uncover the lost charms and immerse yourself in the timeless tales of Yggdrasil. Your adventure begins here.

This memoir offers a unique perspective on the theater world of late-eighteenth-century London. Michael Kelly was a well-known Irish tenor and composer who performed in many of the city's leading theaters. His memoir provides a firsthand account of the theatrical life of the era and offers insights into the works of some of the period's most celebrated composers and performers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Come October showcases 16 tales of "autumnal horror" - stories that take as their theme this glorious and ever-changing part of the year.Table of Contents: This Familiar Autumn Hour - Michael KellyMan of Leaves - Douglas ThompsonShe Leaves - Tara LaskowskiThe Loosening Bones - Tom JohnstoneAll the Faithful Departed - David PeakAutumnal Rites - James PateChildren of TOW'R - C.W. BlackwellGossamer - Kurt NewtonThe Scare Groom - Patrick BarbPop Art Madonna - Xavier GarciaFar From the Tree - Tim MajorThis Thing of Straw - Melissa ElbornAutumn Reunion - Charles WilkinsonSwing Back - Robert HelfstThe Spring Makers - Armel DagornWinter is Coming - Mark Howard Jones

I am not a person who is unfamiliar with runes, to say the least. I am a Runemaster in the Rune-Gild, recognised and named as such by my peers, and I have been a member of that initiatory school for eighteen years now.In 2010 I wrote the book Ægishjálmur: The Book of Dragon Runes. This book not only added flesh to the Apophis initiatory system in terms of specific mythic symbolism and praxis, it also proved a huge step forward in the development of the philosophy underlying the curriculum, to the extent that I consider Ægishjálmur one of the essential core Apophis Club titles, valuable even to those who do not work directly with runes purely for the ideas and powerful revelations it contains.So the writing of Ægishjálmur added so much depth and nuance and flesh to the bones of the Apophis curriculum. It was an extraordinarily powerful process to undergo, and a very exciting book to write, and marked my transformation into a Runemaster.On 1st January 2022 I commenced the Year in Runes programme of work. I would work solidly with two runes each month, covering all twenty-four over the course of the year.The work would follow a set pattern. Each day would have its focus, and this pattern would repeat for every rune in sequence. This new book, A Year in Runes, is my record of that year's work, a profound revisitation of the runes, digging more deeply into their meanings, with a powerful and transformative new rune poem, divinations, deep dives and autobiographical notes. This is my unexpurgated record of a year's rune work which cut much deeper than I have anticipated.This book isn't presented as a way of saying, "Hey, here's all you need to know about the runes!" Quite the contrary; although it is indeed almost embarrassingly rich in content, if I repeat this work in another ten years' time, I will have experienced and learned so much more again that this will be outdated ... at least for me.Instead, it is intended to encourage YOU to take up YOUR staves and follow through on your own adventure, beginning your year in runes. I can guarantee you, knowledge will come to the surface from deep down, seeking expression, things you didn't know you knew, now taking shape and form and transforming you in an accelerated manner.But don't take my word for it ... do it!- Michael Kelly, Runemaster, January 2023

In mid 2015, Michael Kelly, founder of The Apophis Club, and author of many books on Draconian Magic, began delivering a series of half hour lectures on magical subjects, two every month.These lectures cover a wide range of themes pertinent to Draconian magicians. They were initially offered by private subscription, and are now accessible through Michael's Patreon to his backers and supporters. The series is ongoing and there have been one hundred and forty eight such podcast lectures at the time of this writing.The earliest lectures have now been taken down to make room for new ones. To ensure that these valuable pieces of magical instruction and insight are not lost to posterity, they have since been gradually released as individual e-book transcripts. This current volume collects together the transcripts of the second twenty-five lectures, numbers 26 - 50, in a print edition.

In this important book, Michael Kelly delves deep into the teachings of one of his magical heroes, the Mephistophelean genius Anton Szandor LaVey, who founded the Church of Satan at Walpurgisnacht 1966.Kelly claims no direct personal acquaintance with LaVey, nor does he base his discussion upon 'previously unpublished secrets'. Everything he discusses is based upon material that is right there in the public domain, either in Dr LaVey's own writings or in the writings of those who knew him.And yet, it is astonishing how many professed occultists and magicians either ignore LaVey's ideas completely or simply fail to understand them.But Anton LaVey was one of the clearest magical thinkers of the Twentieth Century and also one of the most visionary. Indeed many of his visions are taking shape around us and manifesting right now. His teachings are right there, in plain sight, but either wilfully ignored, deliberately belittled or completely misunderstood.These profound principles and practices have been used by Kelly to tremendous effect in his own life. He discovered them by the age old threefold method of looking, then thinking and then doing. Don't be one of the herd of armchair occultists who are good at the first method, iffy at the second and have no relationship with the third.Chapters include: The Law of the ForbiddenLesser MagicErotic Crystallisation InertiaStratificationAndroids and Total EnvironmentsThe Invisible WarThe Law of the TrapezoidMagical Music and Forgotten FilmThe Curse of the CultComplete with an annotated reading list, this book is a superb introduction to those who desire to use the powerful Keys of LaVeyan magic and what it really means to be a Satanist.

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A beautifully illustrated diary of a year in the vegetable patch. Month by month you will learn how to create a space that gives you fresh, wholesome fruit and veg. Michael Kelly's expert advice will guide you whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced grower, and regardless of the amount of space you have.