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Welcome to Asphodel Press, your source for unusual, controversial, and excellently written
Pagan books that the ordinary spiritual and occult publishers won't touch with twenty-foot poles.
Asphodel Press is a small cooperative of Pagan authors organized by the First Kingdom Church of Asphodel,
in order to help produce and publicize small-market Pagan books.
Books are printed and distributed in cooperation with Lulu.com.
Due to a change in Lulu's distribution policies, some books are now available direct from Asphodel Press
at a substantial discount over the current retail price. These orders are processed through PayPal.
If you have any difficulty with the online ordering process,
you may mail a check, payable to the First Kingdom Church of Asphodel, and the details of your order to: Asphodel Press c/o Cauldron Farm; 12 Simonds Hill Road; Hubbardston, MA 01452 or call us at 978-928-4198 for other options.
If you have a manuscript that you would like to print through Asphodel Press, or would like more information,
please check out Frequently Asked Questions. We also have a few articles on the publishing process.
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The Jotunbok: Working With The Giants Of The Northern Tradition by Raven Kaldera
The Gods of the Northern Tradition--the religion of the ancient Norse/Germanic/Anglo-Saxon peoples--have been rediscovered in growing numbers in the past years, as have the elves and dwarves that inhabit the Nine Worlds of the Cosmic Tree along with them. However, few have written about the Giants of those worlds and the Gods who number among them--Loki, Hela, Fenris, the World Serpent, and others - until now. The Jotunbok--the first book in the Northern-Tradition Shamanism series--is a collection of the wisdom, ways and tales of the Giants and their Gods, told by those who revere and work with them. (555 pages)
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The Pathwalker's Guide to the Nine Worlds by Raven Kaldera
The Pathwalker's Guide to the Nine Worlds is the first written exploration of the ancient Norse/Germanic cosmology not by academics and mythologists, but by the experiences of northern-tradition spirit-workers astrally visiting the Cosmos of the World Tree and the Nine Worlds that surround it. Written as a travelogue and etiquette-primer for would-be worldwalkers, and centered around the author's experiences on a nine-day walking tour of the Nine Worlds, this is the first book of its kind ever published. It is the second book in the Northern-Tradition Shamanism series. (462 pages)
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Wyrdwalkers: Techniques of Northern-Tradition Shamanism by Raven Kaldera
From dealing with Gods and spirits, to mastering the elements to reading the Threads of Wyrd, this book is a primer for the basic skills of a northern-tradition shaman or shamanic practitioner. The third book in the Northern-Tradition Shamanism series, this book includes spirit-taught lessons from many different spirit-workers and the Gods that they serve and revere. (425 pages)
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Wightridden: Paths of Northern-Tradition Shamanism by Raven Kaldera
The Eightfold Path is a wheel of eight roads to opening the mind and soul, eight paths of altered states. From rhythm to utiseta to fasting to ordeal, this book covers the ways that the ancient shamans of the Northlands used these paths to open themselves to the Wights. The fourth book in the Northern-Tradition Shamanism series, this book includes spirit-taught lessons from many different spirit-workers and the Gods that they serve and revere. (412 pages)
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| Nine Sea Songs and Other Tides by Raven Kaldera
Featuring the songs of the Northern-Tradition Shamanism Series. This is a homemade CD for folks who want to learn the songs, not a performance quality recording.
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Sigdrifa's Prayer by Galina Krasskova
An investigation into the meaning of one of the few surviving prayers from pre-Christian Heathenry. Drawing on her experience as a Heathen priest, Ms. Krasskova delves into this prayer line-by-line offering her own unique insights. This monograph is as much an examination of prayer and its place in modern Heathenry as it is an analysis of Sigdrifa's prayer itself. She raises many questions as to the nature of Heathen devotion and seeks, in her own inimitable style, to provide a few thought-provoking answers. Second Edition. (57 pages)
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Divine Cookies by Tchipakkan
A celebration of the world's best cookies and the gods and goddesses who inspire them. A veritable who's who in the pantheon of world religions, and 77 cookie recipes which are kid-friendly and delicious. (165 pages)
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EarthBound: Pagan Homesteading by Raven Kaldera
PRINT EDITION IN PROGRESS - CD AVAILABLE NOW
A guide to rural living, small farming, and self-sufficiency as an earth-centered spiritual discipline. While it has hundreds of tips on simple, practical skills, its greatest gift lies in the words of its contributors--Pagan and Heathen homesteaders across the continent. This book is not only about what we do, it’s about how and why we do it, and what that means to our souls. Whether you homestead yourself, or you’d like to someday, or you simply want to drink in the virtual life around many different Pagan homesteads, this book will educate you in many ways. Five different photographers and one artist donated their work to this lavishly illustrated, full color book. Because of the exceptionally high cost of color printing, EarthBound is also available on CD directly from the folks at Cauldron Farm, using PayPal. (~500 pages)
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Dark Moon Rising: Pagan BDSM & the Ordeal Path by Raven Kaldera
Throughout history, from the Hindu Kavadi ceremony to the Lakota Sun Dance, the Ordeal Path has been an honored spiritual road to the magic of the flesh, and to touching the Gods. Today many Pagans are discovering this path, by accident or by design. Simultaneously, many practitioners of secular BDSM are finding themselves having spiritual experiences in the middle of their most secular scenes. This book explores the crossover points between both these communities and practices, a cross-section which is growing steadily, baring controversial articles on topics as diverse as sacred pain, bondage, hook suspension, cathartic Pagan ritual, the spirituality of dominance and submission, and being the slave of the Gods. With contributions by noted authors and activists in both communities, and stunning photography by artist and Shibari-Do master Bridgett Harrington, this book is an awe-inspiring gateway into the Realm of the Underworld... and back again. (437 pages)
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Asphodel Press prints and distributes small books of devotional poetry, essays, hymns, prayers, rituals, stories, and artwork done in celebration and praise of specific deities. These books invite the reader into a deeper understanding and appreciation of the deities they honor. We are always interested in receiving single-author and anthology devotionals to the gods and spirits of many diverse traditions. (The Norse/Germanic folks are exceptionally enthusiastic, but we have devotionals for Sekhmet and Isis on the way.) We have detailed information on publishing a devotional anthology with Asphodel Press for folks who would like to coordinate a group project.
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Feeding the Flame: A Devotional to Loki and His Family by Galina Krasskova NEW!
"Feeding the Flame" is a devotional anthology of prayers, poems, rituals, and more gathered from around the world in the honor of Loki and His family. In this book, readers will find not only Loki and Sigyn, but also Angurboda, Odin, Glut and all of Loki's children equally honored. It is a celebration of devotional consciousness and an offering of love to a very complex family of Gods. (205 pages, 6"x9")
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Full Fathom Five: Honoring the Norse Gods & Goddesses of the Sea by Galina Krasskova
Full Fathom Five is a devotional dedicated to the Norse Deities of the sea: Ran, Aegir, Their Nine Daughters and Njord.
It is the first full-color devotional from Asphodel press, with beautiful photographs and illustrations on nearly every page.
It offers a moving compilation of poems, prayers and personal accounts from people who love and honor these Gods. Respect for the ocean and its bounty is also discussed by those who have found that loving Gods of the sea means preserving that which is Their body. For anyone seeking to develop a relationship with these Gods, seeking a means of deepening a pre-existing relationship or for those who simply want to learn more, this devotional is a worthy addition to one's book hoard.
(154 pages, 8.5"x8.5")
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Dancing In Moonlight: Understanding Artemis Through Celebration by Thista Minai NEW!
Dancing in Moonlight is a full year of rituals, celebrations, and devotions for the Hellenic goddess Artemis. Groups and solitaries alike will find a new understanding of Artemis in these pages.
(142 pages)
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From the Heart, For the Heart by Tracy Nichols
Loki is a complex figure, and the most controversial one in the Northern Tradition. Some see Him as a hated enemy, others a beloved friend. This collection of essays, prayers, and poems written and compiled by a devout Lokean with contributions from others who consider themselves His friends attempts to provide insights into how complicated a relationship with the Trickster can be.
(78 pages)
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Love and Shadows by Elizabeth Vongvisith
No love is free of its shadows. The important thing is not to let the shadows scare you away from it. This collection of devotional and sometimes very personal poetry touches on a few of the many aspects of love, from the joy of divine love to the remembered pain of thwarted hopes. (68 pages)
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Walking Toward Yggdrasil: Poems for the All-Father by Galina Krasskova
“Walking Toward Yggdrasil,” is a collection of devotional poetry dedicated to the Norse God Woden. These poems celebrate the intimacy, intensity, passion and the terror that He is capable of arousing in His devotees. It is a joyous offering to the All Father by a woman who has served Him for over a decade. The text of the book is given both in English and German. (112 pages)
"Der Weg zu Yggdrasil" ist eine Sammlung religiöser Gedichte für den nordischen Gott Wodan. Diese Gedichte ehren die Gefühle von Intimität, Intensität, Leidenschaft und Entsetzen, die Er in Seinen Anhänger/innen erwecken kann. Diese Sammlung ist eine Gabe, welche die Autorin mit Freude dem Allvater widmet.
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Trickster, My Beloved: Poems for Laufey's Son by Elizabeth Vongvisith
Loki is both loved and hated by various followers of the Northern Traditions. Despite his unpopularity with some heathens, the number of his worshipers grows every year. This collection of twenty-seven poems, written by a dedicated Loki’s-woman, portrays some common and uncommon aspects of his character, his relationships to other deities, and how a relationship with this most misunderstood Norse god may be as deeply fulfilling and meaningful as it may sometimes be nerve-wracking. (66 pages)
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Book of Hours Breviary by the Order of the Horae
This book is designed for Neo-Pagans who are drawn to monasticism and want a liturgy of spiritual discipline in their lives, but can also be used for any Pagan group that wants a regular daily liturgy, or any Pagan who needs a quick ritual for a given day or deity. The Book of Hours contains a full-year calendar of twice-daily rituals, based on the lore of many different ancient cultures, as well as a daily regimen of Hours to follow. (506 pages, 8.5"x11")
The complete text of all the rituals is freely available on the Book Of Hours Website.
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Book of Hours Congregational by the Order of the Horae
This book is printed as a supplement to the Pagan Book of Hours Breviary, so folks don't have to continually photocopy pages for participants or buy ten breviaries. The Congregational contains only the text for the rituals from the Breviary that have Call-and-Response sections, or other sections which are to be read aloud by participants, as well as the words for the chants. (95 pages standard, 162 pages large print, 8.5"x11")
The LARGE PRINT edition is printed in a 20-point font. Please check the LARGE PRINT preview for a sample page.
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