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Celebrating
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Reccommended
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New
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New
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It’s a recipe for stress alright. Liberally mix worrying financial headlines, conflicting opinions from commentators, anxious talk around the office or supper table and, oh yes, an election. Throw into this heady brew the upcoming holiday season, a stress-inducing period at the best of times, and simmer until ready (to explode, to hide, to run screaming into the night, your choice).

Stop. Close your eyes. Take a breath. Take another one. Repeat as needed.

Did you laugh? I hope so - sometimes, you just have to! Each time this Solstice themed issue of Silver Horse rolls around, I’m trying to find ways to make everyone’s winter season a bit easier and less frenzied. This year, I realize many of you may be fretting over finances. I’d like to suggest that a thoughtful gift from the heart is a wondrous treasure, whether it be a carefully chosen book, a bar of sumptuous soap or a simple stone, selected with intent. The staff here know and love (and use) many of the books and products and delight in helping find just-right gifts for special people.

Of course, you can drop some hints for the people shopping for you with our Holiday Wish List Registry. We’ll even help them keep a bit of their hard earned cash with a coupon you can pass on. We start the seasonal ball rolling with a special evening with Karen Forrest, who will be offering Angelic Tips for the Holidays. Karen will also be signing copies of her book, Angels of the Maritimes - By Your Side, and answering your questions about connecting with the angels. Please do join us for this angelic evening. Our Holiday Sale in December is blessedly simple - 25% off everything in the store! Get all your shopping done in one fell swoop!

Blessings of Abundance,
Vanessa Smith


This is your chance to win a FREE book of your choice every month for a full year!

Fire up your BookLover’s Cards! Throughout the coming year, we’ll be collecting your filled BookLover’s Cards, then, on December 31st, 2009, we’ll draw the name of our Ultimate Book Lover.

Each month, our winner will browse our shelves and select a free book, which will be profiled in Silver Horse. Don’t have a BookLover’s Card yet?
They’re free - get one today.
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Fri. Nov. 7 Double Booklover’s Stamp Day

Tues. Nov. 25 The Magic of Stones & Crystals Part One - The Perfect Set 6:00-8:30pm Learn about working with stones and create a set of nine stones for healing, chakra work, meditation, divination, magic and more.
Cost: $25.00 (includes stones). Pre-registration required.

Thurs. Nov. 27 Angelic Tips for the Holidays with Karen Forrest 7:00-9:00pm Join author and Angel Therapy practitioner for an evening of angelic advice and fun. See inside for details Cost: FREE!

Dec. 5-6 Little Mysteries Holiday Sale - 25% off everything in store! Mark your calendars! Details inside...

Fri. Jan. 2 Double Booklover’s Stamp Day

Thurs. Jan. 8 Wicca 101 with Vanessa 6-7:30pm An introduction to the spiritual path of Wicca, including history, deities, holidays and ritual structure. Cost: $5.00

Thurs. Jan. 29 Spiritual Aromatherapy with Vanessa 6:00-8:00pm Learn the spiritual and magical properties of essential oils. Class will cover the basic principles of aromatherapy, precautions, various oils and ways of work-ing with spiritually oriented aromatherapy. Cost: $15.00 (pre-registration required, space is limited).





Holiday Hours:
From Friday, December 5th (first day of the Holiday Sale!) onwards, we’ll be open the following holiday hours:

Monday - Wednesday 10-5
Thursday and Friday 10-7
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5

Please note: We will be closing early on Dec. 24th.

Gift Certificates:
Perfect for the person who has everything - give them a
shopping spree with a gift certificate in any amount. All our gift certificates now come enclosed in an attractive slipcover - ready to go under your holiday tree!

Wrap it Up!:
This season, we’ll be offering a range of festive Tree-Free gift bags with card and tissue included! Great if things are hectic at the last moment or you’re hopeless with wrapping paper. Bags are made with sugar cane fibre, kenaf grass and post-consumer recycled paper - a more environmentally sound choice for the holidays

Extended Holiday Returns:
Hopefully, you won’t need this but...items may be returned (with receipt) until January 15th for exchange or store credit. Items MUST be in original condition and packaging for return.



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Angelic Tips for the Holidays
Thursday, November 27th
7:00 - 9:00pm

Start the holiday season on the right note! Karen Forrest, author of Angels of the Maritimes - By Your Side and Angel Therapy Practitioner, will be presenting a special, after hours talk on working with your angels during this sometimes stressful time, reconnecting with the energy of peace and remembering the true spirit of the holidays!

Learn what loving guidance your angels have to share and be guided in a brief meditation for peace. Karen will also be on hand to autograph copies of Angels of the Maritimes and will write a specific, individualized angel message to make her book an extra special gift for someone special. She would also be happy to ask the angels for help in selecting just the right thing for someone on your shopping list. Bring your friends and relatives and share the start of the holidays with like minded people! This is a FREE event!

For more information on Karen and her work, visit
www.karenforrest.com


Holiday Sounds Fill the Air

Wintery tunes to combat horrid holiday Muzak!We think music makes a wonderful host/hostess gift too.

Yuletide in the Shire (Everstar) - instrumental holiday favourites and some non-trad tunes $17.95

Winter Fire (Ardyth and Jennifer) - a perennial favourite here, from a local harp duo $23.50

The Announcement of Christmas (Women in Chant) $20.95

Celtic Joy (Nóirín Ní Riain) - renowned Irish soprano, Ní Riain, joins with her sons, Eoin and Michael O'Suilleabhain. $20.95

Christmas Around the World (Putumayo artists) - if you want eclectic, this is it! Funky and fun! $16.00

Coming Soon... A Midwinter Night’s Dream (Loreena McKennitt) - the latest from the much beloved songstress. Includes new tracks as well as previously released songs.


Scents of the Season

Indulge all your senses! Pure essential oils give you authentic scents to remind you of holidays past. Try one of these blends:

Victorian Yuletide: Pine, Orange and Clove
Grandmother’s Baking: Cinnamon, Clove and Vanilla

And don’t forget these useful scents:

Grapefruit - excellent for brightening and cheering your mood. Also helps prevent over indulgence.

Lavender - the quintessential relaxation oil. In a bath or just a drop or two on a tissue.

Frankincense - a warming, spiritual oil especially attuned to the winter holidays.

Give the Gift of Knowledge

What a lovely and lasting gift - a new skill or piece of wisdom. When holiday sparkles have faded, knowledge remains. Sounds True produces some wonderful knowledge kits, drawing on respected teachers, all well known in their fields, and creating an experience that often integrates audio and/or visual, written and tactile learning.

Chakra Balancing Kit - created by Anodea Judith, this kit contains 2 CDs, a 102 page workbook and 7 chakra cards. This kit teaches the student to interact with and balance their seven energy centres or chakras. $33.95

Healing Drum Kit - created by Christine Stevens, internationally acclaimed music therapist, contains a 10” REMO drum, 2 CDs, 78 page guidebook, and 24 Rhythm Cards to teach various world and healing rhythms to new drummers. Drumming has been shown to release tension and anxiety and inspire connection with spirit! $65.95

Insight Meditation Kit - by Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein. Literally ‘meditation in a box’ two renowned Buddhist teachers share their work with 2 CDs, a 240 page workbook and 12 study cards $33.95

Mandala Healing Kit - created by Judith Cornell, Ph.D, this is kit bolsters the student’s creativity and meditative skills through these timeless symbols. Contained within are a CD of meditations and instruction, 96 page workbook, 15 stencils, 7 coloured pencils, silver gel pen and black paper. $33.95

Reiki Touch Kit - created by William Lee Rand, this kit contains 2 CDs with meditations and soothing music to use during treatments, a DVD, 100 page workbook and 30 Reiki cards. From beginner hand positions into advanced techniques, this is a kit for beginner to long time practitioners. Note: you should have received your first attunement to benefit from this kit! $43.95


Great Gifts for $10 or Less

Feng Shui Good Luck Coins (pack of 3 on red ribbon) $5.00

Angel Worry Stones $8.00 each

Chakra Stone Kit (9 stones, bag and instructions) $10.00

Sacred White Sage Votive Candle $3.00

Miniature Journal (various colours - a real, usable journal, just 2.75” by 3.5”) $6.95

Twig Pencils $1.75 each

Angel Wing Treasure Keeper - small $7.50, large $8.50

Focus Stones (pictured - lots of stone and word choices) $5.00 each

Mystery Metal Pentacle Pendant (choose silver or brass finish) $5.00 each

A Bumpersticker (plenty of fun choices - $3.00 each) and a Bumpersticker Magnet (so they don’t need to permanently attach the sticker) $3.00 each

Clove Box (smells sooo yummy) $10.00

Moonsnail Bath Salts (Exotic, Energizing or Relaxing blends) $6.50 (Moonsnail Soaps are just $5.50 too)

Chakra Stone Chip Bracelet $6.00

Joy to the World Essential Oil Therapeutic Blend (just roll it on and go, other blends available too) $8.00



Garnet - Do you keep putting off that big fall clean up of the yard or other seasonal project? Try carrying garnet to help provide the motivation, determination and energy to get it done!

Ammonite - If the shorter days, cooler weather and thoughts of the coming winter are getting you down, pick up an ammonite. These beautiful fossils are wonderful for helping us find acceptance of changes, cycles and the flow of life.

Blue Apatite - a great stone for students and other folks pursuing intellectual endeavours! Blue apatite stimulates the mind and improves mental function. This stone provides inspiration and creativity. It also relieves eyestrain and headaches from starring at the textbook or computer screen for too long.

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Recommended by
the Little Mysteries crew...


We polled everyone here for their holiday gift suggestions
and here’s what they said!

Vanessa’s Suggestion:
The Druidcraft Tarot by Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm $36.95
Vanessa recommends this beautifully illustrated deck with art by the talented Will Worthington. Cards depict Celtic lore and life but mirror the traditional Rider-Waite scenes closely enough that it’s an easy switch if you learned on a more traditional deck. The included book is quite comprehensive with clear information on each card. Also great for a starter tarot set.

Sandra’s Suggestions:
Capiz Shell Lotus Tealite Candle Holders $18.00 each
Sandra thinks these delicate candleholders would be a gorgeous addition to any altar or table, they are so beautiful when lit. Because they come in all the chakra colours, they would be great for anyone working with an individual chakra (eg. purple for the crown chakra).
Blue Apatite
Sandra’s favourite stone this season. Blue apatite is uplifting and helps us maintain a positive outlook. It’s excellent for third eye/brow chakra work and assists in connecting with spiritual guidance and a higher perspective. This stone is available in rough and tumbled forms and in a bracelet form.

Amanda’s Suggestion:
Naturense Incense from Nippon Kodo $7.50
Amanda says this is the best incense in the shop! The scent during and after burning is very true to the essential oils (don’t be fooled by the scent of the sticks in the box). She reports this incense has garnered rave reviews from friends and even a slightly asthmatic partner! Her favourites are Inspired Mind (Orange and Lemongrass) and Refresh Time (Geranium and Ylang Ylang).

Melissa’s Suggestions:
Aroma Crystal Therapy’s Gardner’s Dream Cream 3oz. tube $22.50, 6oz. tube $36.00
Melissa says Dream Cream is Little Mysteries’ hidden gem - and you don’t need to be a gardner to love it! She recommends it for almost anyone on your list, it covers so many day to day conditions. Melissa notes that it’s her favourite all purpose moisturizer too!

Books by Paulo Coelho
Melissa suggests this author’s works (especially The Alchemist) because they are easy to read, full of life lessons and encourage you to reflect on how you handle emotions and situations in your own life.

Hannah’s Suggestion:
The Yoga Bible (Brown) $21.99
Hannah suggests this book for beginner yoga practitioners, especially those starting a home practice without a class. She says this book describes the positioning of the body, including the gaze, very clearly and helps the practitioner select a sequence of poses and counter poses. As a more advanced yoga read, she suggests Yoga Anatomy (Kaminoff) $22.95 which gives precise information on what your body is doing during various poses.

Renee’s Suggestion:
Eat Pray Love (Gilbert) $18.95
Renee says this book, an autobiographical look at one woman’s journey through three countries and the personal transformations she finds, would be wonderful for someone who was spiritually oriented but didn’t have a particular path. She appreciated that the author was willing to say what she did wrong as well as right.

Amy’s Suggestion:
The Inner Temple of Witchcraft (Penczak) $22.95
Amy recommends this book for beginner/intermediate Pagans (and says it would be a great choice for a book study group too). While not an absolute beginner book, she says Inner Temple is well-written and readable, with practical information backing up the theoretical. Also available is The Inner Temple of Witchcraft CD Companion (4 CDs of meditations and exercises from the book) $39.95


Gratitude creates a shift in perspective. Moving into gratitude is like moving from the valley to the mountaintop where you are not limited in your view.

- Neale Donald Walsch


Hedge Witch (RavenWolf) - a new release from popular Pagan writer, Silver Raven Wolf, featuring lessons and rituals to connect with nature. $21.95

Magic When You Need It (Illes) - no elaborate set-up, no fancy ingredients. Just what the title says. $17.50

Ravens of Avalon (Paxson) - the latest chapter of Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Mists of Avalon series. $17.50

Intention Heals (Adam) - noted healer, Adam, shares his healing journey. $18.00

Awakening the Energy Body - From Shamanism to Bioenergetics (Smith) - the awareness and manipulation of energy is a common thread in numerous healing and spiritual traditions. A practical guide to understanding and enhancing the functionality of the human energy body. $16.95

Prayers to the Great Creator (Cameron) - a collection of Julia Cameron’s (The Artist’s Way) works, including Blessings, Transitions, Heart Steps and Answered Prayers. $27.50

The Untethered Soul (Singer) $18.95

Money and the Law of Attraction (Hicks) - In troubled economic times, this is a valuable read. How we understand and focus on our prosperity can directly influence our financial (and emotional) wellbeing. Recommended! $17.95

The Stress Answer (Lawlis) - Psychologist Frank Lawlis incorporates current research to design a clear and practical guide to retraining our brain and prevent and manage stress. $27.50

Finding Merlin (Ardrey) - Could the mythic magician of Arthurian lore have been an actual historical figure? New ideas and evidence! $27.50

Spokes and Dust - A Tibetan Journal (Heide) - travel with the author across the heartland of Tibet “by cycle, faith and yak butter tea”. $24.95

Everyday Zen (Beck) $17.50

Being with Dying (Halifax) $25.95

Edgar Cayce’s ESP (Todeschi) - A readable introduction to Edgar Cayce and his life’s work $14.50

History of Last Night’s Dream (Kamenetz) $17.25

The Soul of Autism - Beyond Labels to Unveil the Spiritual Secrets of the Heart Savants (Stillman) - a customer recommendation. $16.95

Prehistory (Renfrew) - An archeologist tackles big questions surrounding humanity’s progression from the dawn of our existence into the age of the written word, drawing on recent DNA explorations, advances in the fields of archeology and geology and new finds. $25.95

Metratron - Invoking the Angel of God’s Presence (Eyden) $15.95

The Hermetica (Freke) $15.50

The Other Islam (Schwartz) - an acclaimed, sweeping overview of Islam’s mystical tradition, Sufism. $27.95

Wild Goose Chase (Batterson) - Drawing from Celtic Christian teachings about the Holy Spirit, Batterson speaks for a more adventuresome following of God. $15.99

Coming Soon! Oneness with All Life (Tolle) - Yes, for all the Eckhart Tolle fans out there (maybe that’s you, maybe someone on your shopping list), this is a beautiful, hardcover gift edition of inspired passages from his best selling, A New Earth. $27.95

The Accidental Santera (Lazo) - inspired new fiction $27.95

2009 Calendars

We got a great range of calendars this year, but they’re going fast! Get yours early for the best selection.

Wall Calendars

Sage Woman $16.99
We’Moon on the Wall
$14.95
Ecological Wall Calendar
$16.99
Medicine Wheel
$16.99
Witches Calendar
$14.95
Mystic Faerie
$14.95
Hidden Messages in Water
(Dr. Emoto) $16.99
Buddhist Paintings
$15.95
Dragons
$14.95
Lindisfarne Gospels
$18.95
Celtic Mandala (Jen Delyth) $16.99
Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior
(Dan Millman) $16.99
Susan Seddon Boulet’s Goddesses
$15.99
Susan Seddon Boulet’s Shaman
$15.99
Thich Nhat Hanh
$16.99

Haunted Realm
$16.99
A Knock at the Door
(fairy art) $16.99
Divine Nature
$16.99
Spirit Horses
$16.99
Pema Chödrön
$16.99
Eckhart Tolle
$16.99
Call of the Goddess
$16.99
Sacred Images of Tibet
$16.99
Illuminated Rumi $16.99
William Blake
$16.99

Datebooks

Illuminated Rumi $18.99
Woman’s Diary
(Susan Seddon Boulet) $16.99
Celtic Mandala (Jen Delyth)
$18.99
Dharma Diary
$17.99
Sacred Journey
$22.99
Ecological Datebook
$18.99
Witches Datebook
$12.50
Magical Almanac
$10.50
Herbal Journal
$17.99
Spell-A-Day Almanac
$10.50
Thich Nhat Hanh
$18.99
Pema Chödrön
$18.99
Daily Planetary Guide
$12.50


New Stones - yes, indeed, there always seems to be more! New to Little Mysteries: Blue Onyx (tumbled), Magnesite, Natural Citrine (tumbled, as well as in pendants and larger points), Desert Rose, Meteorite, Vanadinite (rough pieces). Plus, raw Iolite (affordable grade), green apatite and more of those very cool agate enhydros (water is still trapped in the stones - you can see or feel its movement!)

Enchanted Oracle - art by famous fairy artist, Jessica Galbreth. This set contains 36 cards, guidebook, bag and even a fairy pendant. $30.95

Locally Made Soy Candles - Valley based Burnt Out Solutions makes yummy soy votives scented with essential oils. Choose from: Eucalyptus and Pine, Sweet Orange and Clove, Grapefruit and Frankincense, Lavender and Lemongrass, Ylang Ylang and Geranium or Patchouli and Cinnamon (our best seller). $4.00 each. Hint! All votives burn better and longer in a votive cup. Frosted Cups $3.00 each.

Druid Plant Oracle - created by Stephanie and Philip Carr-Gomm with beautiful art by the fantastic Will Worthington. Each card focuses on a particular herb or tree from Druidic lore. 36 cards and hardcover book. $28.99

Sterling Silver Labyrinth Pendant and Earrings - the journey through the labyrinth is not a confusing maze but a measured, deliberate path to the centre and out again, calling us to deeper reflection. Pendant (right) 1” $30.00, earrings 3/4” $40.00

Sinus Blend is back - popular demand has called for the return of this powerful decongestant blend of essential oils (it used to be called Snot Blaster and we think the former name says it all!) 10ml bottle $13.00

Butterfly Druzy Agate Pendants - These are just lovely. Druzy Agate is banded with crystals that catch the light. Pendants vary in size (approx. 1.25” average) and colour, from reddish browns to blue greys. Just $15.00 (makes it a great gift item)

New from Nemesis Now - new pieces, including a Wildwoods Book of Shadows ($45.00), Triple Goddess treasure box ($20.00) and Triple Moon with Hares wall plaque ($20.00, pictured) and Book of Shadows ($36.00).

Watch Out for New Statues! - For the holiday season, we’ll be bringing in favourites and new designs from Dryad Design (you remember Lilith, Ceridwen, Thor and the Morrigan from their line). New Designs include Aradia, mini Raven candle Holder and mini Crescent Moon candle holder. Plus, we’re bringing new Celtic and Egyptian statues from Sacred Source (including Maxine Miller’s detailed Celtic Goddess and God statues - Brigid, Arianrhod, the Morrigan, Danu, Ceridwen and Cernunnos).

New Audio/Video

Sublime (Jaya Lakshmi) - a fresh take on tradition, Jaya Lakshmi combines her angelic vocals with global and trance sounds. $18.95

2012 - Ascension Harmonics (Jonathan Goldman) - with overtone chanting, Tibetan bells and bowls, this CD is designed to help awaken listeners through enhancing altered states of consciousness and heightened awareness. $21.95

Moses Code Frequency Meditations (James Twyman) - includes 7 songs from the film and two 20 minute meditations. $16.00

We also carry The Moses Code DVD (which features Neale Donald Walsch, Sonia Choquette, James Van Praagh and Gregg Braden) $20.95

Money and the Law of Attraction 8 CD - unabridged audio version of their newest book. $40.95

New Kundalini Yoga DVDs - Kundalini Yoga for Mental Clarity, Kundalini Yoga for the Immune System, Kundalini Yoga for Balanced Chakras and Kundalini Yoga for Awakening Intuition. Taught by Gurutej Kaur. $20.95 each

Release and Overcome (Snatam Kaur) - 2 meditations to assist the listener in transforming challenges and releasing fear, with instructions for a daily meditation practice. $17.95

Crystal Bowl Healing (Steven Halpern) - meditation
with the ethereal sounds of crystal singing bowls.
$16.95

Best of Natacha Atlas - Middle Eastern sounds mixed with pop rhythms (our favourite? I Put a Spell on You!) $22.95

Tibetan Book of the Dead - classic text on 3 CDs, read by Richard Gere. $22.95