Little Bit of Book Series

In the popular ‘Little Bit of’ series: a fresh, accessible introduction to the practice of astrology.

Explore the zodiac, and see how it affects your life! Astrology is an ancient art in which the movements of the stars and planets can divine the future. Find out more about the practice, its history, and each of the 12 sun signs and then follow the detailed information on how to create a natal chart and use it to craft personalized horoscopes.

Every person, animal, and place has an aura: a rainbow-colored energy field surrounding us. With this introductory guide, you can learn how to identify and interpret auras, discover what their different colors mean, and heal and cleanse your own and others’ auras. In addition, renowned author Cassandra Eason provides a range of spiritually enhancing hands-on exercises to try.

Known as the “grandparent” of modern medicine and the sister philosophy of yoga, Ayurveda lets patients take control of their own health by focusing on prevention, not medical intervention. Practitioners become active participants in their own wellness by managing stress, consuming healing foods, and understanding which remedies work for their particular body/mind types. A Little Bit of Ayurveda explores the history, philosophy, and practical application of this ancient and relevant system: it looks at Ayurveda’s influence on both Eastern and Western medicines; outlines the “five element theory” and the doshas; reveals how disease manifests itself; and offers simple rituals to keep you balanced, from seasonal eating and deep belly breathing to dry brushing and tongue scraping. A quiz at the end helps you complete an Ayurvedic self-evaluation . . . and starts you on the path to wellness!

Chakras began as part of the mystical Vedic tradition of Tantric and Kundalini Yoga, but they have evolved into pathways for healing and exploring the nature of consciousness. If you’ve ever wondered how to work with these amazing energy centers and optimize their benefits, this is the book for you. With gorgeous diagrams and visuals, and an accessible text by two renowned authors, it takes us into the heart of the chakra system, exploring its history and revealing how to use each one for transformation, well-being, increased vitality, and more.

Stase Michaels draws on a lifetime of experience as a dream analyst and three degrees in psychology to lead you through the magical forest of dream interpretation. In this eclectic, in-depth look at dreaming, she explores how dreams happen and why they are a reliable source of self-knowledge. Michaels also delves deeper, explaining the five simple steps that help beginners understand dream technique; she also provides information on nightmares, dreams about friends and family, and mystical experiences that occur in the guise of dreams.

Interact with fairies and tap into their powerful magic with the help of this accessible guide.

Whimsical and lyrical, this book explores what and who fairies may be and is sure to intrigue everyone who wants to acquaint themselves with these otherworldly beings. Elaine Clayton takes a look at how we distinguish fairies from angels, how fairies came about, visions and dreaming of fairies, looking for fairy faces in rocks and nature, the co-existence of animals and fairies, and more.

This entry in the popular Little Bit Of series helps you understand, and develop, your powers of intuition.

Intuition is something we're all born with and use every day. But generally, it's not consciously explored and strengthened like a muscle. But with the right work, we all can increase our intuitive ability. This fascinating introduction guides you, with the help of real-life examples from over two decades as a spiritual life coach, how to listen to your intuition, act upon it, and discover the resulting flow and magic that comes from living life intuitively.

Chanting a mantra repeatedly can actually affect your state of mind, elevating your consciousness, altering your emotions, and bringing you peace. A Little Bit of Mantras presents an introduction to these sacred, spiritually empowering words, phrases, and sounds. It explores the history of mantras and how they work, and gives you chants that you can use with your yoga, meditation, or other daily practice.

An easy-to-use, informative introduction to one of today’s most popular spiritual practices: meditation.

Meditation is a proven method of finding calm and coping with our crazy world. Amy Leigh Mercree explores the history of this ancient practice as well as its practical applications - including decreased anxiety and a more contented life. In addition to outlining the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual ramifications of meditating, she includes a selection of easy-to-follow guided meditations.

This entry in the popular Little Bit Of series introduces the age-old study of numerology.

Through the energetic power of numbers, it’s possible to gain insights into the core of who we are and what specific gifts and challenges we are here to master. Practicing numerologist Novalee Wilder provides an overview of the ancient esoteric system of numerology, including its history and origins. A step-by-step guide shows how to calculate your essence by examining the numbers 1 through 9, and using the results to explore your personality, understand essential life lessons, and figure out goals. Wilder also discusses the concept of name vibrations, the Numeroscope (a numerologist's greatest tool), understanding others through numerology (using famous figures throughout history as examples), and applying this knowledge to your daily life.

In the popular ‘Little Bit of’ series: a fresh, accessible introduction to reading palms . . . and learning more about our lives.

By studying the hand's shape and lines of the palm, you can divine your own or someone else’s past, present, and future. Cassandra Eason lays out the basics of this ancient practice by discussing the importance of "life lines," "heart lines," and other truths written in our palms. It’s a fascinating way to discover more about our own lives and the lives of others.

In the popular ‘Little Bit of’ series: a fresh, accessible introduction to the practice of using pendulums.

With every swing of the pendulum, you can develop your spiritual energy. Dani Bryant, a green witch, provides an easy-to-follow guide that explains how to choose or craft your pendulum, and use it for dowsing and divination. You’ll find rituals for clearing negativity, balancing chakras, making contact with the spirit world, meditation, generating accurate answers to your questions, and much more.

Nordic runes are the most popular and easiest symbols to work with, and can effectively release energy for a positive purpose in one’s life. Cassandra Eason, a well-known writer on crystals, Wicca, spells, and magic, explains to spiritual seekers exactly what runes are, how to make their own, which ones are right for them, and much more.

In the popular ‘Little Bit of’ series: a fresh, accessible introduction to shamanism with a global view.

Drawing from decades of training in Brazil and the United States, Ana Campos has written a history of shamanism that’s both personal and global. She creates a methodology for bringing shamanic wisdom into our daily practices, and explains why it’s important to establish a relationship with our helping spirits to heal ourselves and our communities. Through this incisive discussion of shamanism, we can become the vehicle for change our world so desperately needs right now.

Symbolism is the best evidence that we know and grasp more than we consciously realize—but what exactly are symbols? And how can we use them to expand our consciousness? A visionary psychologist answers these and many other questions as he delves into the symbolism of everything from shoes and animals to UFOs and dreams. Along the way, he explores Jungian archetypes, imagery and metaphors, spiritual symbolism, and even symbol dictionaries, so you can make the most of their information. 

From an acclaimed author on witchcraft, an easy-to-use, informative introduction to Wicca.

Wicca is growing in popularity, and Cassandra Eason much admired for her writing on spiritual subjects takes a look at its origins, its uses in everyday life, and its gods and goddesses. She explains how magick functions; how to create an altar and what tools you’ll need; how to make your own spells, rituals, and chants; how to find a coven, and so much more!

Although it is an age-old practice originating in India, yoga is still embraced by many as a means of enhancing physical, mental, and spiritual health. Not only does it calm and strengthen, but yoga can improve flexibility and mental clarity through deep breathing and poses. This accessible introduction presents the history and philosophy of the form, along with basic poses—including Adho Mukha Svanasana/“Downward Facing Dog,” Virabhadrasana/“Warrior,” and Vrksasana/“Tree”—and advice on incorporating them into a daily exercise program.