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The book consists of a detailed introduction to shadows and shadow work, card meanings, reflection questions, and easy-to-follow spreads to help you discover, contemplate, and integrate previously unacknowledged aspects of your life and personality. For beginners as well as seasoned readers and shadow workers, discover imaginative solutions to everyday challenges as well as complex or concealed conditions. Is it time for you to stop hiding from your shadows?","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57481531359605,"sku":"9780764359033","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780764359033.jpg?v=1786089799"},{"product_id":"shadowland-lenormand","title":"Shadowland Lenormand","description":"Fear of what we can’t see has the ability to conjure images of hungry beasts ready to pounce from the shadows. Yet, it is within the shadows where hidden truth is revealed. Become acquainted with the shadow aspects of our archetypal personalities through the playful and quirky, ink-and-watercolor creatures that compose this 36-card Lenormand deck and accompanying guidebook. For beginners as well as seasoned professional Lenormand readers and shadow workers, this deck uses traditional Petit Lenormand symbols to provide imaginative solutions to everyday challenges. For creative seekers on a journey of self-discovery, this deck provides an effective tool to access hidden knowledge and empower you, including an introduction to Lenormand cartomancy, card meanings, reflections, and questions. It contains easy-to-follow spreads so you can discover, contemplate, and integrate previously unacknowledged aspects of your life and personality. Not for the faint of heart, this no-nonsense deck gets right to the point! It is a perfect companion to the Shadowland Tarot deck.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57481548300661,"sku":"9780764362408","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780764362408.jpg?v=1786089818"},{"product_id":"nocturnum-belonging-to-the-night","title":"Nocturnum Belonging to the Night","description":"Enter the midnight realm of ritual and reflection with this book on exploring the magic of the night.       Discover a realm where darkness is not to be feared but is embraced as a wellspring of magic and possibility. In Nocturnum: Belonging to the Night,  acclaimed artist and author Monica Bodirsky invites readers to explore  the transformative power of darkness through recipes, rituals, and  reflections that reveal the beauty of the nocturnal realm.     From ancestral veneration and coven work to divination, spell craft,  and dream magic, Bodirsky guides practitioners on a journey that is  both deeply personal and rooted in collective tradition. With her  trademark blend of lived experience, practical instruction, and  evocative storytelling, she illuminates how night can serve as  sanctuary, teacher, and source of magical inspiration.     This practical yet lyrical grimoire explores spell craft,  divination, spiritual hygiene, shadow work, and dark apothecary  traditions, while offering guidance on working with ancestors, magical  plants, and spirit allies. Readers will find accessible entry points for  beginners alongside layered wisdom for seasoned practitioners.     Accompanied by Bodirsky’s evocative paintings, Nocturnum opens the door to moonlit rituals, shadowed groves, and the timeless wisdom of the night.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57499460895093,"sku":"9780764372063","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780764372063.jpg?v=1792424490"},{"product_id":"the-awakening-tarot","title":"The Awakening Tarot","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecome an active, awake, and empowered participant in life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Designed to facilitate the process of spiritual awakening, \u003cem\u003eThe Awakening Tarot\u003c\/em\u003e provides an innovative, elemental approach to help experience the sacred interconnectivity of all things. The deck and extensive guidebook expand consciousness by embodying the essence of the elements to integrate self-awareness with ancestral, spiritual, and environmental wisdom.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Inspired by Earth-based spirituality, the deck is an effective tool for divination, self-development, and accessing hidden realms. It beckons the reader to become an empowered agent of change by awakening with the teachings of earth, air, fire, water, spirit, and the elemental guides. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  The cards contain 78 dreamlike ink and watercolor illustrations reminiscent of the fresh art of the ’70s. The book is filled with card insights for upright, reversed, and shadows, and key words and thought-provoking reflection questions addressing topics such as living a magical life, elemental exercises, and living sustainably. Awaken the true self and discover life’s purpose.\u003cbr\u003e  Card dimensions: 2 5\/8\" x 4 3\/4\"","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57695226724725,"sku":"9780764367663","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780764367663.jpg?v=1793032174"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-monica-bodirsky.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}