{"id":13164,"date":"2017-11-29T15:05:04","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T20:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/blog1\/?p=13164"},"modified":"2017-11-29T15:05:04","modified_gmt":"2017-11-29T20:05:04","slug":"favorite-things-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/blog1\/?p=13164","title":{"rendered":"Favorite Things 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re new to reading this site, you may not know that at the end of every year I do a post about 10 of my favorite things that year. I try to publish in time for you to acquire said things for gift giving purposes, whether it\u2019s a gift for yourself or someone else. Every year I also point out that my list is WAY better than Oprah\u2019s because all of my favorite things are affordable. Particularly when compared to some of her picks. That\u2019s when I point out that I should just be the next Oprah. Consider this paragraph, my annual \u201cI\u2019m better than\/or the next Oprah\u201d rant.<\/p>\n

The list is presented in no particular order, and everything is new to me this year, not necessarily something that came out this year. I think that covers everything, so let\u2019s get to the list.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryday Witch Tarot\u201d by Deborah Blake with art by Elisabeth Alba.<\/strong> It\u2019s no secret that I love me some Deborah Blake, but trust me when I say she really hit it out of the park with her first tarot deck. Blake\u2019s witchy interpretation of the traditional Rider-Waite deck combined with Alba\u2019s whimsical art created an instant tarot classic that hopefully Llewellyn will keep in print for many years to come. Learn more here.<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u201cThe Art and Science of Hand Reading\u201d by Ellen Goldberg and Dorian Bergen.<\/strong> This book is the real deal. If you purchase this book you truly may never need another book about hand reading. It\u2019s a massive text book full of more information than you may have ever thought available. For those looking to get serious with their hand reading work in the new year, look no further. Learn more here.<\/a> <\/p>\n

$\"\"$ \u201cThe Tarot of Bones\u201d by Lupa.<\/strong> Lupa is a well established Pagan author of works focusing on nature and her first self-published tarot deck is the culmination of her work as a scholar of nature and as an artist. Lupa\u2019s use of animal bone and elements of nature create a whole new approach to the tarot and makes it a must own for tarot collectors and lovers of the natural world. Learn more here.<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u201cPlant Magic: A Year of Green Wisdom for Pagans & Wiccans\u201d by Sandra Kynes.<\/strong> \u201cPlant Magic\u201d is a reminder that one of Kynes strengths is her ability to catalog the connections between things. In this book the focus is entirely on plants including a plant\u2019s relationship to a particular holiday, what plants grow best each month, and what plants can be found in the wild each month. And of course the magical correspondences of all those plants! Learn more here.<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u201cDrug Wars: How Big Pharma Raises Prices and Keeps Generics Off the Market\u201d by Robin Feldman and Even Frondorf.<\/strong> Not a light, easy read, but an important one for those of us interested in how prescription drugs work in America. Learn more here.<\/a> <\/p>\n

$\"\"$ \u201cSecret Medicines from Your Garden: Plants for Healing, Spirituality & Magic\u201d by Ellen Evert Hopman.<\/strong> Reading \u201cSecret Medicines from Your Garden\u201d makes you feel like the author is personally leading you on a wilderness adventure. Hopman regales you with anecdotes from her spiritual journey and herbalism training. This is easily the most engaging book about plants ever. Learn more here.<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u201cFairies, Pookas, and Changelings: A Complete Guide to the Wild and Wicked Enchanted Realm\u201d by Varla Ventura.<\/strong> This book is fantastic. The author\u2019s enthusiasm for the subject matter is obvious as she relates assorted tales from folklore. I always love how she unearths the more obscure creatures for these books. In this one you\u2019ll find fairies, pookas, and changelings (of course). You\u2019ll also read about bonga, trolls, coblyns, brownies, and even Rumpelstiltskin! Learn more here.<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u201cThe Book of Thoth: Egyptian Tarot\u201d by Aleister Crowley.<\/strong> If you\u2019re an occult book nerd like myself, this new edition of \u201cThe Book of Thoth\u201d is some hot book porn. This new facsimile edition of \u201cThe Book of Thoth\u201d is a faithful reproduction of the Samuel Weiser Inc. 1969 edition, which in turn was a facsimile of the original O.T.O. edition printed in 1944. The text is digitally restored, printed on a heavy, coated stock, and features revised color plates and black and white illustrations of the Thoth Tarot based on new photography of the original art, courtesy of the O.T.O. and The Warburg Institute. The book text block is smyth sewn, with a rounded back, and headbands. Printed endpaper reproduces the Egyptian motif from the board covers of the 1944 edition. The cover is quality cloth over boards with gold stamping on the spine, and is wrapped with a jacket which again features updated art while matching the original design. Learn more here.<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u201cThe Yogi Diet: Spirituality and the Question of Vegetarianism\u201d by James Morgante<\/strong>. I love food. I love learning about religions. This book talks about both, in depth. I loved it. Learn more here.<\/a> <\/p>\n

$\"\"$ \u201cBotanical Inspirations Deck and Book Set\u201d by Lynn Araujo with art by Pierre-Joseph Redout\u00e9.<\/strong> This deck shares folklore, symbolism, and more for each flower or plant. It features absolutely beautiful artwork by Pierre-Joseph Redout\u00e9. This is the perfect deck for lovers of oracle style decks and\/or fans of flowers. Learn more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Assuming the comments on the site are working, tell me some of your favorites of this year! Or tell me on The Magical Buffet’s Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, or Instagram<\/a> accounts! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"