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Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints & Sages: A Guide to Asking for Protection, Wealth, Happiness, and Everything Else!
World-class spell collector, fortune teller, psychicpractitioner, spirit worker as well as independent scholar, writer, and teacher,Judika Illes offers acomprehensive encyclopedia of the sacred, helpful mystics, saints, andsages from a large variety of religious traditions who can, whenvenerated, produce miracles for the reader. Illes,author of The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells and The Encyclopedia ofSpirits, surpasses herself in this peerlessly expansive guide for allinterested in folklore, mythology, and history, as well as those looking forguidance about accessing the power of saints. Illes’sThe Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints, & Sages is the mostcomprehensive, accessible, and effective guide available anywhere.
739 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 11, 2011
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About the author
Judika Illes
48 books363 followers Born in New York City, my metaphysical career began early: My first encounter with tarot cards at age six was also my first experience of love at first sight! That passion still burns true. Although I do practice other forms of divination, tarot remains the foundation of my practice.
A lifelong pursuit of metaphysical wisdom followed and continues: astrology, mythology, Kabbalah, the Egyptian mysteries as well as spiritual, magical and healing traditions from all over Earth but particularly Africa and Asia.
I've also been a blues and free-form rock and roll disc jockey, a corporate travel consultant specializing in the Caribbean, a skin-care and cosmetics consultant, and a teacher of mythology and multicultural studies. I wrote and edited the Ancient Beauty Secrets section for the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism's monthly online magazine, which integrated modern aromatherapy with ancient methods of body care and decoration.
True love's arrows pierced my heart yet again when I first encountered a vial of essential oil. (Essential oil of frankincense, to be exact, still a favorite.) Essential oils are not true oils but potent plant extracts. Modern aromatherapy, with its roots stretching back to ancient China, Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Middle East, is the manipulation of essential oils for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. Essential oils are perhaps the purest, most potent expression of a plant's power and play a profound role in rituals, potions and spells. Many are powerful aphrodisiacs and may be used to enhance health, beauty and peace of mind.
Following over a decade of independent study, I earned a certificate in therapeutic aromatherapy. I served on the faculty of the Australasian College of Herbal Studies as an aromatherapy tutor, teaching the certification program.
My special passion for almost fifteen years has been magical and traditional approaches to fertility. Originally stimulated by own reproductive challenges, I was frustrated by the medical options offered to me. I went searching for other avenues, gentle Earth and female-friendly solutions and found them: a vast repository of women's wisdom. Two children and many years later, I still search and research, impressed and empowered by thousands of years of women's inventiveness, endurance, defiance and humor.
A lifelong pursuit of metaphysical wisdom followed and continues: astrology, mythology, Kabbalah, the Egyptian mysteries as well as spiritual, magical and healing traditions from all over Earth but particularly Africa and Asia.
I've also been a blues and free-form rock and roll disc jockey, a corporate travel consultant specializing in the Caribbean, a skin-care and cosmetics consultant, and a teacher of mythology and multicultural studies. I wrote and edited the Ancient Beauty Secrets section for the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism's monthly online magazine, which integrated modern aromatherapy with ancient methods of body care and decoration.
True love's arrows pierced my heart yet again when I first encountered a vial of essential oil. (Essential oil of frankincense, to be exact, still a favorite.) Essential oils are not true oils but potent plant extracts. Modern aromatherapy, with its roots stretching back to ancient China, Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Middle East, is the manipulation of essential oils for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. Essential oils are perhaps the purest, most potent expression of a plant's power and play a profound role in rituals, potions and spells. Many are powerful aphrodisiacs and may be used to enhance health, beauty and peace of mind.
Following over a decade of independent study, I earned a certificate in therapeutic aromatherapy. I served on the faculty of the Australasian College of Herbal Studies as an aromatherapy tutor, teaching the certification program.
My special passion for almost fifteen years has been magical and traditional approaches to fertility. Originally stimulated by own reproductive challenges, I was frustrated by the medical options offered to me. I went searching for other avenues, gentle Earth and female-friendly solutions and found them: a vast repository of women's wisdom. Two children and many years later, I still search and research, impressed and empowered by thousands of years of women's inventiveness, endurance, defiance and humor.
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July 20, 2012
This is actually one of my favorite books. Because many of my clients are Catholic, I often need saints to recommend to them and although I am a frequent visitor to the Catholic websites and I am familiar with many of the more common saints, Illes offers more in depth information which is not limited to the traditional Catholic connections to these spirits. I recommend the book for anyone who enjoys researching some of the more unknown veneration of saints, or even some of the more unknown or folk saints. As in all of her books, the author is knowledgeable, an amazing researcher and a writer who obviously loves what she writes about.
June 6, 2012
She is thorough in her introductions and her writing is readable, but the Roman Catholic vocabulary gest in the way for me. Also I was looking for something more contemporary; this is mostly the classic legends of centuries gone by. Still a good introduction to he subject, even if, like me, you're not into the magical aspects.
September 21, 2012
A most Excellent read for an informative study. I highly recommend Ms. Illes book to those starting out on the search for knowledge on various Mystics, Saints & Sages and their connection to magnetizing what you want or need.
May 15, 2013
A Guide to Asking for Protection, Wealth, Happiness, and Everything Else!
January 25, 2014
Review to come. <3
February 5, 2016
It's an incredible reference.
April 19, 2016
Wonderful reference book!
June 28, 2025
As someone who is Catholic and considers herself a free spirit, this book is perfect. 🙏🏾✨ Its contents are not filled with indoctrination, but with loving and necessary truths. I have to say my favorite thing about this book is how it sites its sources. There are too many spiritual books these days that just make up information with no evidence to back it up. This is an author I know I’d be able to trust when looking for spiritual books in the future. Thank you for the wisdom I’ve learned from this book and can now share with others. Namaste 🙏🏾
July 14, 2022
Disappointing. Not what I thought I was getting. I expected a guidebook of how-to, rather than a book of biographies. If you're looking for this kind of thing it is very thorough and tells the history of each person.
July 17, 2022
Take the information that resonates with you. Lots of great information in this encyclopedia. Use for reference often.
May 1, 2023
(obviously didn't read every single entry; but a great encyclopedia :D)
September 30, 2025
This is more of an encyclopedia than a book you sit and read.
October 13, 2025
A great resource
This is a wonderful book for those interested in the Saints, folklore, and myth. The bibliography alone is enough to keep this book on your shelf!
This is a wonderful book for those interested in the Saints, folklore, and myth. The bibliography alone is enough to keep this book on your shelf!
August 10, 2016
This is certainly a good starter point for many saints, including finding specific saints for specific needs. It's heavy on Roman Catholic saints, perhaps not surprisingly. What I would have loved to see is a pronunciation guide for EVERY saint, not just some of the more "exotic" ones, as well as more modern detail, and more emphasis on saints not from Europe.
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