CAT MAGIC by Patricia Telesco
Mews, Myths, and Mystery
$16.95
Cats -- mysterious and independent, cunning and fierce, affectionate and friendly. For centuries they have boldly sauntered into every corner of our lives. Our folktales, our literature, even our art and speech abound with cats who hold us enthralled with their canny resourcefulness and unpredictability. Ancient Egyptians believed that a two-headed lion guarded the passage to the underworld; Chinese myth tells of five tigers who serve as caretakers of the earth. Omens of good fortune and witchcraft -- and everything in between -- cats remain inextricable tied to our lives, a mirror reflection of our consciousness.
With over one hundred illustrations, Cat Magic leads us on a fascinating tour of the many roles cats have played in human experience, documenting the importance of cats in our legends and history, in the spiritual teachings and religious practices of our ancestors, and in totems, spells, and rituals of magic. Cat Magic introduces us to cat genies and charms of protection. It explains the astrology used in determining a cat's personality, how to create magical blessings, and the use of crystal and color therapy for the feline in the house. Whether in nursery rhymes or stories of dark mystery, cats continue to reside in our hearts and imaginations, providing a powerful link to our past, our present, and to our deepest selves.
Patricia Telesco is the author of over thirty metaphysical books, including Urban Pagan, Wishing Well, and Goddess in My Pocket. She lectures and holds workshops around the country. She lives in western upstate New York with her husband, three children, and four cats.