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The Occult Almanac
A Year of Esoteric Events, Sacred Traditions and Secret Lore
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A richly illustrated reference guide to esoteric traditions throughout the year. Discover the events that shape the mystical year with The Occult Almanac, a richly illustrated reference guide to esoteric traditions, celestial cycles, and secret histories. Organised month by month, it provides insight into occult festivals,...
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A richly illustrated reference guide to esoteric traditions throughout the year.
Discover the events that shape the mystical year with The Occult Almanac, a richly illustrated reference guide to esoteric traditions, celestial cycles, and secret histories. Organised month by month, it provides insight into occult festivals, astrological movements, sacred rituals, and arcane knowledge. Specially commissioned woodcut-style illustrations add texture and atmosphere to every page, enhancing the book's distinctive character.
Blending authoritative reference with striking design, The Occult Almanac will appeal to practitioners of modern witchcraft and astrology, lovers of mysticism and folklore, and anyone drawn to the mysteries that unfold across the year.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500031513
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 08 October 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 150 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Liz Williams is based in Glastonbury, England, where she is co-director of a witchcraft supply business. She has a PhD from Cambridge in the History and Philosophy of Science, and is the author of several books, including Miracles of Our Own Making, Modern Handfasting and Compendium of the Occult. She has written for the Guardian on Paganism and also on the Philosophy of Science. She is the UK correspondent for US Pagan news site The Wild Hunt.
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