THE WITCHES' ALMANAC is the premiere almanac for the adept, occultist, witch and wizard. This delightful and indispensable guide contains: herbal secrets; advice about animals; guidance on the weather; the lunar year's moon cycles; astrological forecasts; profiles of some of history's notable occult practitioners; mystic spells and incantations; useful inspirational quotations; sacred rituals throughout the year. The 2008-2009 Witches' Almanac presents insight into the time-honored tradition of prophecy. To aid our quest for future possibilities, we offer accounts of the arcane roots of the tarot, visions in crystal balls, messages from tea leaves, Yoruba divination with cowrie shells, hidden tidings in the pendulum, and feature practitioners Rasputin and Mme. Blavatsky. We delve into Enoch, join the Chinese goddess of Western Paradise, and locate Mount Meru, Jeweled Heart of the Universe. You will enjoy a variety of intriguing articles, thanks to the expanded format, and our traditional outstanding graphics. Dikki-Jo Mullen contributes her annual astrological Presage and Tom C. Lang takes us through the year's regional weather. Delightfully illustrated with black-and-white line drawings throughout, THE WITCHES' ALMANAC also offers a wide variety of amusing and informative essays and tales from around the world that highlight the various facets of the Craft and the occult to enrich readers' practice year round.