Judika Illes

When Judika Illes was 6, she saw a deck of tarot cards and promptly fell in love. So began a lifelong love-journey into the magical and mystical arts. It took Illes many years to master those tarot cards. In the meantime, she also immersed herself in astrology, mythology, folklore, spell-casting, spirit-working, herbalism, and various other traditional healing arts.

Her love for the magical arts served as the impetus for three huge and definitive encyclopedias: The Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells, The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, and the brand-new Encyclopedia of Spirits. Illes is also the author of two smaller books: Pure Magic, which is a guide to the spell-casting process, and Magic When You Need It. She teaches workshops in spell-casting, spirit-working, and divination.

Illes has a degree in English and Communications from Rutgers College and a certificate in Aromatherapy from the Australasian College of Herbal Studies, where she taught introductory courses in aromatherapy for several years. She served as an editor for Tour Egypt, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism’s monthly online magazine for which she wrote a series of influential articles, Beauty Secrets of Ancient Egypt. Illes has been a disc jockey, a skin-care specialist, a multicultural studies teacher, and the anonymous author of a funeral services website.

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Body, Mind, and Spirit

Native American/Earth-Based Spirituality

Encyclopedia of Spirits

The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses

Talking Points

Interest in the supernatural is perennial. Illes has authority on the subject of the supernatural and can speak about the continued frenzy around Harry Potter and other fantasy literature, supernatural beliefs and superstitions we all secretly hold, devotion of saints, horror films, talking to the dead or near-death experiences, etc. continually gain a popular audience.

Description

Encyclopedia of Spirits is a mythological and metaphysical tour de force. An exhaustive A-to-Z of spirits, angles, demons, and saints, this book includes the following:
-Who these entities are (including their likes and dislikes)
-How to communicate with specific entities for your own benefit
-How the entities manifest themselves
-The mythological and historical events associated with each entity.
-The colors, days, numbers, and astrological signs associated with each entity.

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Body, Mind, and Spirit

Spirituality

Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints & Sages

A Guide to Asking for Protection, Wealth, Happiness, and Everything Else!

Talking Points

Judika Illes is an independent scholar, educator, and author of several books of folklore, folkways, and mythology. A paraprofessional crisis counselor, Judika is a graduate of Rutgers University and has a certification in therapeutic aromatherapy from the Australasian College of Herbal Studies. Her books include The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells; The Encyclopedia of Spirits; The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft; The Weiser Field Guide to Witches and The Weiser Field Guide to the Paranormal (published under the name Judith Joyce).

Description

Throughout history, people of all countries, cultures, and religious traditions have looked beyond the grave for help in facing life’s problems. Here, bestselling author Judika Illes pulls together the stories, myths, and legends about the mystics, saints, and sages who people have called upon for help. Including saints from all traditions—Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Pagan, Sufi, and more—this is the essential guide for all who are interested in folklore, mythology, and history, and will help seekers identify who to approach for assistance with any situation.

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Body, Mind, and Spirit

Native American/Earth-Based Spirituality

Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells

Talking Points

Judika Illes is an expert on spells and rituals rooted in magical and spiritual traditions from all over the world. She is an authority on essential classic and pop-references for anyone who is interested in folklore, mythology, or magic.

Description

A treasure trove of spells and rituals rooted in magical and spiritual traditions from all over the world. This book includes spells for love, luck, success, wealth, spiritual peace, physical healing, better sex and renewed fertility, and an easy pregnancy and childbirth. Beyond those “everyday” concerns, there are also a wide variety of divination practices, as well as recommendations for contacting the dead.

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