Is the raven a harbinger of death—or a winged messenger of comfort? What does the cuckoo’s call reveal, and how has the swan’s symbolism been interpreted across cultures? And why was it once customary to hang a wooden sleep-bird above a child’s cradle? In her new book, Soul Birds, Reetta Ranta takes readers on a…
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Pyhät puut – Sacred Trees, a New Book by Reetta Ranta from SKS Kirjat
Sacred Trees invites readers on a journey to discover the stories, rituals, and wisdom entwined with trees in Finnish history and mythology. Sacred Trees is a deeply personal and culturally rich exploration of a people’s ancient connection with trees and the spiritual significance they held in Finnish and Karelian traditions. The book uncovers the vibrant traditions…
New deals: Nordic Forest Rituals book and oracle cards signed with international publisher
We are delighted to announce Reetta’s book Rituaalikirja (English working title TIMELESS NORDIC RITUALS: Bringing Purpose and Joy to Modern Life) and our Nordic Forest Rituals Oracle Cards have found their global English-language home with REDFeather Mind Body Spirit, (an imprint of Schiffer Publishing) in the U.S. This double deal means that both the book…
Nordic Forest Rituals Oracle Cards
49 beautiful cards with inspiring ideas for modern daily rituals. According to the Finnish and Karelian national epic, the Kalevala, the world begins when a sotka bird, a common goldeneye, lays her eggs on the knee of Ilmatar, the air maiden, who is lounging in the primordial sea. As Ilmatar shifts, the eggs break open, giving birth…
Power Animals United 