{"title":"Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into a world of story, symbol, and spellwork with the Anathema Emporium Book Collection, a carefully curated library of witchcraft, folklore, divination, and esoteric knowledge. Nestled within the historic Royal Arcade in Boscombe, our shelves are a living continuation of a much older tradition - a place where seekers, readers, and the curious alike can discover texts that inspire, empower, and awaken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom foundational guides for beginners to advanced grimoires and scholarly works, our collection spans modern witchcraft, pagan traditions, tarot and oracle reading, astrology, herbalism, mythology, and occult philosophy. Whether you are just beginning your path or deepening an established practice, you will find books that speak to your journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe proudly stock titles from respected publishers and independent voices alike, including beautifully bound editions, collectible series, and accessible introductions to magical practice. Expect to find Flame Tree myth and folklore collections, Element Encyclopaedias, tarot companions, ritual guides, and spiritual development books, alongside unique and hard-to-find gems that you won’t encounter on the high street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Anathema, we believe books are more than information - they are tools, companions, and gateways. Each title is chosen with intention, reflecting our ethos:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern revival of Boscombe’s Victorian curiosity and fortune-telling culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing a Boscombe tradition of mysticism and divination that began in the Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are seeking knowledge, connection, or a quiet moment of magic, our book collection invites you to explore, learn, and return - again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit us in-store or browse online to begin your next chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-tantric-alchemist","title":"The Tantric Alchemist","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tantric Alchemist: Thomas Vaughan and the Indian Tantric Tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlchemy reveals the mysteries of Creation, mysteries that are hidden in plain sight. Once seen, once experienced, they cannot be unseen, unexperienced. They enable the alchemist to live in a world different from the one into which he or she was born but which is, paradoxically, the same. A world of dreams permeating the waking world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the psycho-sexual technique that is at the root of both Tantra and Alchemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sheds light on nineteenth and twentieth century occult movements lead by P. B. Randolph, Theodore Reuss, Helena Blavatsky, and Aleister Crowley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt demonstrates that the language of alchemy describes a process fundamental to psychology, sexuality, and chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tantric Alchemist is a work on Alchemy as decoded by Tantra and a work on Tantra as understood by Alchemists. It uncovers works by Thomas Vaughan and suggests how he and his wife, a couple unique in the history of Western Alchemy, met their fate when dealing with forces they knew only too well, but which were stronger than their ability to control them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Review:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those books that sits right at the crossroads of Western occultism and Eastern mysticism, and refuses to water either of them down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tantric Alchemist is not a light read. It leans into the deeper, more complex relationship between alchemy, sexuality, and spiritual transformation, particularly through the lens of Tantra. If you’re familiar with figures like Crowley or Blavatsky, you’ll recognise the terrain, but this book goes a step further by trying to decode the mechanism behind the magic rather than just the symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s especially compelling is the focus on Thomas Vaughan and his wife, and the suggestion that alchemy is not just metaphorical, but experiential, embodied, and at times dangerous when misunderstood. There’s a quiet intensity to it. It’s less “spellbook” and more “philosophical deep dive into what transformation actually means.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders ready to move beyond beginner witchcraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose curious about sacred sexuality and its historical roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone drawn to the overlap between psychology, mysticism, and ritual practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot ideal if you’re after something light, practical, or step-by-step. 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Presented for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuintile and SesquiQuintile aspects fully interpreted using the ten planets and the Ascendant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking book, astrologer Dusty Bunker reveals the importance of the 72° quintile and the 108° sesquiquintile, two previously ignored astrological aspects, which the Egyptians called the “sacred golden bowls.” With information gathered over thirty years through studying esoteric numbers, sacred geometry, Masonic manuscripts, religious texts, Egyptian symbols, and much more, Dusty shows why these aspects should be considered among the most important in the lexicon of astrologers, because they reveal your hidden talents and your legacy, your path to fame!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a dusty map in hand, travel from the cosmic birth of the quintiles and the sesquiquintiles to the sand-covered site where these golden-bowl aspects have remained hidden all these years. This important reference book should be part of every astrologer’s library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Review:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those books that quietly shifts how you look at a chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere most astrology texts stay in the well-trodden territory of squares and trines, Astrology’s Hidden Aspects pulls you into the lesser-known geometry of the heavens, the subtle threads that speak not of struggle, but of gift. Quintiles and sesquiquintiles are often overlooked, and yet here they’re treated as keys to creativity, talent, and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt leans into the esoteric beautifully. Sacred geometry, ancient symbolism, the sense that astrology is not just calculation but initiation. It’s not a fluffy read, but for those ready to deepen their practice, it offers something genuinely intriguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are curious about what lies beyond the basics, or feel like your chart still has secrets to reveal, this is exactly the kind of book that will call to you from the shelf. ✨\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anathema Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57828215947609,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/5286\/7417\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_61f87c2b-6a1c-4aad-b02e-ffbb902dffe7.jpg?v=1776346067"},{"product_id":"starcodes","title":"Starcodes","description":"\u003cp\u003eNavigate Your Chart with CHOICE-BASED Astrology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarcodes - Heather Roan Robbins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake control of your destiny!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstrology does not define the future; rather, it describes a pattern. You, and only you, choose how to respond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, astrologer Heather Roan Robbins teaches us to use the spectrum of each astrological concept and symbol - from its challenge through its practical application to its divine gift - to give you choice. This same empowering approach can be applied to how you read your natal chart. It’s tempting to read descriptions of your individual chart and look for problems and difficult transits, rather than seeing the opportunities for healing and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarcodes is an astrological invitation to read your chart in a whole new way, explaining the signs as filters on the world’s stage lighting. The personality of each planet shines through the lens of a sign and takes on its tint and hue. The planetary personalities interact in clear geometric patterns - or aspects - and so argue, support, challenge or energize one another. Once you understand your unique map - your planetary pattern - you may move through your life with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle write-up:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful and empowering guide to astrology, Starcodes invites readers to move beyond rigid prediction and into a more conscious relationship with their birth chart. Heather Roan Robbins presents astrology as a map of patterns, possibilities, and personal choice, helping you understand not just what is present in your chart, but how to work with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending practical insight with a more intuitive, reflective approach, this is an excellent book for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of signs, planets, and aspects in a way that feels encouraging rather than fatalistic. 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