"The Way of the Shaman". While Eliade is the father of modern shamanic scholarship, Harner is the father of the popular neo-shamanic movement. "Way of the Shaman" is an introductory text containing historical, cultural and practical background, including exercises which are part of Harner's Core Shamanism(tm) methodology. The book is a must read--many contemporary authors rely on Harner, and some received training through Harner's Foundation for Shamanic Studies (FSS) before formulating their own teaching practices. Although FSS courses go well beyond the scope of this book, "Way of the Shaman" remains a seminal work which can be used on its own as a teaching tool. This is required reading for the Visar Guild Training Program.

"Shamanism : Archaic Techniques of Ecstasy" is *the* classical reference that clearly defined what is and is not shamanism. This is not a how-to guide to instant shamanism; it is a scholarly read, and may be difficult going, especially for beginners. Still, it should be on every practioner's bookshelf. It provides necessary grounding in classical shamanism, and is invaluable as a reference for understanding aspects of your own experiences. This is recommended reading for the Visar Guild Training Program.

"Initiation into Hermetics" provides step by step instruction in the form of practical exercises. These exercises lead to the development of body, soul and spirit. The result of the practical exercises is the development of occult abilities which can be of benefit to the student. This is recommended reading for the Visar Guild Training Program.

"A Century of Spells". Written as a practical introduction to natural magic, this workbook will help the reader learn natural magic and will serve as a practical reference for the practicing magician. It contains over 100 useful spells from a wide variety of magical traditions from all over the world. The clear, complete instructions detail how to make and work with water spells, baths, sprinkles, incense, oils, and herbs. This is an excellent foundational book for people who want to become more than dabblers in hoodoo and folk magic... This is recommended reading for the Visar Guild Training Program.

"Spiritual Cleansing: A Handbook of Psychic Protection" is a manual of psychic first aid, written to help you clean your spiritual atmosphere and to protect yourself in your environment. This book teaches how to clean away the psychic drudge in your environment, how to clean the previous tenant's vibrations out of your house or apartment, how to cleanse your own aura. The author includes recipes for herb, nut and flower baths for healing, clearing the air after arguments, reducing tension, increasing mental sharpness, bringing love into your life, and even for economic improvement. People should use the techniques in this book before going to a spiritual practitioner for help. In most cases they will be able to clear up their problem themselves. This is required reading for the Visar Guild Training Program.

"Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic" is a must have for anyone who is serious about practicing hoodoo or folk magic of any kind. Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic is the magical counterpart of Mrs. Grieve's "A Modern Herbal". It's a treasure house that contains thorough information that it would normally take many years to accumulate. If you're serious about folk magic of any kind, you'll get it. It is the first book of its kind, presenting accurate botanical information about roots and herbs employed in conjure, with sample spells that will show you how to make and use your own mojo bags, spiritual baths, and incenses. 224 pages 500 herbs, roots, minerals, and rare zoological curios, 750 traditional spells, tricks, and magical recipes, 50 black and white illustrations. This is required reading for the Visar Guild Training Program.

"The Journey to the Sacred Garden: A Guide to Traveling in the Spiritual Realms". At the heart of spiritual awakening lies the discovery that each of us can achieve the direct, transformative connection with the sacred realms-a connection that defines the mystic. The Journey to the Sacred Garden guides us along a well-traveled path into this extraordinary experience and includes an experiential CD of shamanic drumming and rattling, providing us with an effective, easily learned technique for expanding awareness and shifting consciousness safely. The first goal: to find our Sacred Garden, a place for personal empowerment; as well as physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual restoration. Once there, we learn through direct experience that the garden can be used as a gateway into the other levels of the inner worlds. This is recommended reading for the Visar Guild Training Program.

"Ecstatic Body Postures: Alternate Reality" gives clear instructions and illustrations on shamanic postures and how to work with them. This is recommended reading for the Visar Guild Training Program.

Wow. This movie is so chock full of things relating to Visar and spirituality that you'll want/need to watch it again and again. Be sure to watch all the extras, too...

Bedazzled This is a fun movie to watch, but it has a strong message of just how important "intent" and "being specific" are.