Camelia Elias Bücher

Through a collection of gelatin silver prints, the book explores the interplay of sensuality and magic, inviting readers to reflect on their sensory experiences. It emphasizes the personal nature of perception, suggesting that true understanding comes from individual exploration rather than instruction. The work serves as a grimoire, capturing the astonishment of being present yet simultaneously transcendent during everyday moments like eating, seeing, touching, and listening.

Exploring the art of card divination, this book delves into three primary traditions: French, British, and the Anglo-American variant influenced by the French. It provides a concise overview of their historical development and unique characteristics, offering insights into how these traditions have evolved and influenced each other over time.

This book is an omnibus edition that gathers three types of texts around the Marseille two previously published works out of print, here in re-edited form, unpublished lectures, and new essays. The book features applications of the basic principles of reading the Marseille Tarot to the contextualization of current questions and concerns. The approach to reading the trump, court, and pip cards is informed, first, by observing the rules of formal design and composition as it connects to rhetoric and storytelling, and second, by martial arts in the Zen tradition of deconstructing language. The book offers pragmatic readings in relation to the diviner's larger aim and to see the obvious. The range of the questions spans from reflections on personal power and agency to examples of how to seduce the plumber when he can't fix your pipes.

Focusing on advanced cartomancy techniques, this book serves as the third installment in a trilogy that emphasizes practical learning through student examples and teacher feedback. Camelia Elias, known for her incisive teaching style, clarifies common misconceptions, guiding serious students towards mastery of the Lenormand Oracle cards. The goal is to elevate students to an exceptional level of competence, enabling them to stand out in the field of cartomancy.

Exploring the concept of 'fragment,' this interdisciplinary study examines its performativity and function throughout history. It traces the evolution of the fragment from Heraclitus through German Romantics and Modernist European writers, culminating in American postmodern interpretations. The analysis highlights how the fragment has shaped literary and critical theory across different eras, offering insights into its significance in various cultural contexts.

Focusing on Andromalius, the 72nd demon in the Goetia, this book explores his complex relationship with Lucifer, revealing Andromalius as more than just a messenger. Camelia Elias shares intriguing tales of his abilities, including espionage, dream orchestration, and divination for lost connections. The narrative also delves into the making of pacts and examines insights from literature, poetry, and Zen regarding encounters with demons, offering a rich tapestry of myth and meaning surrounding these supernatural figures.

Exploring the intersection of spirituality and divination, this book presents a unique interpretation of the Heart Sutra using the symbolism of Tarot cards. It delves into how the teachings of the Sutra can be understood through the archetypes and imagery found in Tarot, providing insights into both practices. Readers are invited to discover deeper meanings and connections between these two profound systems, enriching their spiritual journey and understanding of Buddhist philosophy.