Raylene's Books

This is a list of book I have published all can be purchased on Amazon.com

Novenas for Now Novenas are prayer petitions to Jesus, Mother Mary, the Saints or Angels. They have been used since the Middle Ages to help with problems one may come across in life and support the soul’s evolution. A novena is a nine-day spiritual practice for our present day. Novenas can be used for finding your soul purpose, healing, raising a family, connecting with nature and even being introduced to your own guardian angel. This book is laced with stories that honor the ancestors and many old European traditions. I have included many recipes that are associated with the feast days and living in harmony with Mother Nature. ******The Hidden Magdalene in The Tarot de Marseille In this book, I have provided for both the novice reader and individuals who have an interest in a deeper appreciation and understanding of the Tarot of Marseilles. This includes the Tarot’s history and the rich symbolic significance of the Magdalene heresy that is embedded into its images. This hidden heresy relates to the recognition of Mary Magdalene as the wife of Jesus Christ. This sheds light on the need for the balance of the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine in our World today. ******A Mystic's Journey to the Sacred Sites of France  traveled the pilgrimage trail for four and half years in France. I followed the path of the Black Madonna. There are over 350 Black Madonnas in France. My pilgrimage brought me both to major pilgrimage sites and also out of the way places that are off the beaten path of the tourist trail. France is filled with these secrets. But many tourists come, visit and return home, without ever penetrating the depth of the Secrets of France. But beyond the esoteric secrets, the Sacred Sites of France still hold ancient power to answer prayers and bring healing to any sincere pilgrim. The proper approach to a sacred site is the key that can decode the secrets and the truth that is hidden from the masses. I would like to make a few suggestions. Following them I have found deepens my experience when visiting sacred places. Every Sacred Site has its own history and vibration. If you can understand the power of a particular site, then you can begin to understand how to align yourself with the site you are visiting. This book will be a guide to understanding both the vibration and also the ley-lines of the lands. I wrote this book in 2010 and now for the first time it will be available in paperback. *******Between the Visions: Seeing Through the Eyes of an American Mystic International author Raylene Abbott's book "Between the Visions" is available on amazon.com and has been published in France as "L’Emergence de la Femme Divine" (The Emergence of the Divine Woman). This book is now also published in Italy, Japan, and Turkey. *******The Sacred Festivals of the Goddess Kindle Edition Our ancient ancestors celebrated the seasonal cycles of nature. They understood that each season change was also a gateway of Spiritual Initiation. Their lives were intertwined with the growing seasons, tilling the land, planting the seeds, and different seasonal harvests. This was a part of the survival of the community. But the times are now different. We cannot turn back the clock. We live in a contemporary time. How does one honor the Goddess at this time? The Goddess needs a new face and an open voice to deal with the issues we are faced with as women, mothers, grandmothers and businesswomen. If the Goddess would have a new message for us what would that be? It is up to us to discover Her Voice within ourselves and let her speak. We have become a global community. We also have become cross-cultural, so it is also important to honor the Goddess in other cultures. This gives us a wide range of Goddesses to choose and learn from. The idea of this project is to inspire you to awaken to the Voice of the Goddess inside of you. Each seasonal holiday can be celebrated within small or larger groups. You can perform dance, do yoga, create sacred ritual, sing, or be inspired by poetry or music. Your own expression of the Goddess can be discovered in the safety of the women's circle. This book will introduce you to the Goddess in many different cultures. You also will be introduced to Mantras of the Goddess as a way of focusing your mind and to open the way to initiation. *******The Stories of the Fairy Godmother Kindle Edition The Stories of the Fairy Godmother can provide a peaceful time of sharing for parent and child bonding. They are laced with wisdom from ancient cultures and truth that is universal. By providing this type of positive programming for children and parents we will be building the moral fiber for generations to come. There is a growing awareness that the new generation of children needs environmental education. This generation will need a different outlook than generations of the past. The parents of these children will want to provide family entertainment that does not promote violence, hate, or fear. The character of the Fairy Godmother also provides a wise mentor for children and adults. Our modern culture today needs mentors. The Fairy Godmother adventures provide wise counsel for both children and adults by teaching to respect nature and humanity.