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Find books and other media by Austin authors. The list below shows the most recent material added to our site at the top. If you do not see the book you are looking for, use the search function in the bar at the top of the page.
The Portable Mercury Retrograde by Kramer Wetzel. Mercury goes retrograde three-four times in a calendar year. Warnings, dire threats, problems, and some solutions, in this handy tome. "The Portable Mercury Retrograde" sets out to dispel some of the errant mythology about the phase of Mercury in astrology and how to best harness these disparate energies.
This book is the second in a series intended for the beginner or those relatively new to the shamanic journey practice. It contains answers to the most common questions asked about Power Animals and Spirit Guides, as well as suggestions and insights gained by the author over the years. Working with animal guides is a fundamental aspect of shamanic practice.
Spirit Paths: The Quest for Authenticity emerges as a fundamental guide to authenticity by Gerry Starnes, M.Ed.. The book was developed over a six year period from the live workshop series, which began in 2008. Each chapter of Spirit Paths is to be used as handouts to complement the 6-month long workshop series.
Discover the ancient art of Lithomancy—the psychic practice of reading stones—through this detailed manual by Austin psychic Gary L. Wimmer. In Lithomancy, the Psychic Art of Reading Stones, Gary shares step-by-step guidance on interpreting patterns cast by sixteen stones within a circle, blending symbolism, intuition, and psychic awareness. Written with clarity and warmth, this book serves as both an introduction for beginners and a deepening resource for experienced readers of divination.
In "I Can’t Fix You—Because You’re Not Broken," Austin psychologist and yoga teacher Dr. Jo Eckler shares 8 compassionate keys for navigating painful thoughts and feelings. Blending professional wisdom with personal stories, this book offers encouragement, humor, and practical tools for resilience and healing. Embrace resilience and conscious choice while exploring transformative keys to liberate from pain and find true freedom.
A Second in Eternity by Gary L. Wimmer. A Second in Eternity is the true story about the author’s “near-death, out-of-body” experience and everything that lead up to it, an experience that changed his life forever and still inspires and empowers him to this day. In 1977, as a pedestrian, he was hit head-on by a speeding car. And for no apparent reason, Gary L. Wimmer suddenly found himself becoming increasingly more aware of and able to “see and know”.
Exploring Embodiment through the Skeletal System. This unprecedented exploration of the anatomy of the bones of the body is a unique set of reflections on the role each individual bone plays in our lives, looking at both its physical and energetic contributions. To experience a meaningful and holistically healthy life, it's important to delve into the innermost places within you. This book provides you with valuable insights, inspiration, practices, and wisdom that arise from the deepest structures and energies in your body--your living bones.
A Practical Guide to Knowing, Loving, and Trusting Your Intuition. Are you curious about what exactly intuition is, and how does it work? Perhaps you feel you might be intuitive, but you’re not sure where to start strengthening your skills. This practical guide was created for you.
This book was written nearly twenty years after the tragic passing of the author's son, Daniel, on the Big Island of Hawaii, his birthplace. From devastation to personal soul awareness growth and development, Suzanne was able to connect with her departed son, who is now a Light Being Guide working with children in the first stage of Heaven, called Transition. Learn more about the book here...
In this historical narrative/memoir, the author traces her ancestry starting with the arrival of the Mayflower. In researching those who came before, the author better understands her own presence in today's world as she continues her healing from grief and fear. Many telling characteristics and traits appeared over and over through generations, numerical repetitions, and hints at possible reincarnations. Learn more about the book here...
Kerri Hummingbird's book, The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama, reminds you of the plan with guidance from the ascended master White Eagle for closing the Book of Fate and opening the Book of Destiny.
Feng Shui for the Loss of a Pet, Restoring Balance during Grief and Loss, A Personal Journey, by Belinda Mendoza. A heartfelt journey through grief and love, this book offers solace, healing, and insights into the power of feng shui to restore balance. A compassionate guide for those navigating loss and seeking hope.
Becoming the Entity Doctor: A Guide to Discovering the Spiritual World, by Cindy Hallett, explains how becoming aware of the energy around you can make it easier to manifest your desires. Learning to raise your vibration is the simplest way to make lasting changes in your life.
As a fictional story set in a pivotal historic time, Druid Twilight: The Loom of Destiny is an epic journey to first century Roman Britain. It's an allegorical tale of our times: an age of transition in which ancient powers conflict with the emergence of a new way, a new system of beliefs that may either engulf the archaic ways or force their unexpected evolution. A love story at heart, it's a tale of the clash of enormous powers, of betrayal, retribution, and rebirth.
Astrology book by Kramer Wetzel. Quick, concise, down and dirty look at what signs get along with what signs. Includes a handy thumb-nail sketch for each sign — along with bait suggestions. You'll want this quick reference in your library!
By Gerry Starnes, M.Ed. The Shamanic Journey: A Beginner's Guide to Journeying is written for the beginner or those relatively new to the shamanic journey practice. It is drawn from the wisdom gained through my own experiences with the journey, plus more than a decade of teaching individuals and groups, and in workshops. It contains answers to the most common questions asked, as well as suggestions and insights gained over the years.
This book introduces an explanation of the motivations and desires that drive you and the people in your life. Once you understand what drives a person, their words, feelings and actions begin to become much clearer.
Vedic Secrets to Happiness: Life’s Handbook, by Anne Beversdorf. The Vedic tradition of knowledge is truly a spiritual technology. Over millennia the sages of India have understood how to tweak the energy systems we live in so our lives can function better. Most visits to Indian astrologers will include recommendations for life "remedies."
Featured Author Highlight! Gerry Starnes, M.Ed. is a spiritual transformation coach, best-selling author, and shamanic practitioner in the Austin, Texas area. He has published two books in print, seven ebooks, and more than 17 videos as a YouTube Partner. Check out his work in our Austin Alchemist Author Feature!
While loosely a chronological series of entries about mundane matters, there’s a heart to this book that includes what it takes to be an astrologer, artist and writer....
