“…for your first year, you will receive a task from each of the Twelve; one of us will come to you on every New Moon…” Much of the world of Chroinia does not believe the Temple of the Twelve is real. Nevertheless, Caroline, aged sixteen, is called there by the Twelve Colors – the sacred deities of a planet that has all but forgotten their existence. And no matter the risk or cost, she is determined to answer their call - and go. In this first book in the Temple of the Twelve series, we are brought into Caroline’s personal journey through a one-year learning experience as a temple novice, in preparation for her initiation as a Priestess of the Twelve. Like the other novices she shares her experiences with, Caroline wonders if she will make it through each task assigned to her in order to realize her goal of full service to the Sacred Ones she loves so deeply. There is graceful, doe-eyed Lydia, drawn to Brown and a gentle, grounding balance to Caroline’s natural exuberance. Her teacher, Elizabeth Anne, who can cut through Caroline’s endless questions and get to the heart of the matter. And there is Tara – petite, beautiful, tormented Tara – a newcomer with a dark secret Caroline is assigned to help, and who unwittingly creates the single most frightening challenge - not only to Caroline’s quest for connection to the Twelve and priestesshood, but to her very sanity and well-being. In the end, it will come down to an inner choice Caroline never dreamed possible. Will she find enough strength, trust, and love to cross the threshold? --- Praise for Temple of the Twelve, Vol.1: NOVICE OF COLORS: I can see this particular text being everything from a good read in and of itself, to the foundation of a pagan practitioner’s magical path based on colors and correspondences. - Lupa, author of Fang and Fur, Blood and Bone: A Primal Guide to Animal Magic Magickal, beautiful, simply wonderful! - Maggie Shayne, New York Times Bestselling Author The Author transcends all differences between various paths of Pagan spirituality and unifies them all. - Freyja Aswynn, Author of Northern Mysteries &amp; Magick Prose is music to the mind... weaves a whimsical tapestry of warmth and delight. - Silver RavenWolf, Bestselling Author of Teen Witch and Solitary Witch ...told with gentleness and love, this is a colorful story, full of music and reverence for the old ways. A lovely book. - Vila SpiderHawk, author of the Forest Song series I felt such joy and affirmation after I finished reading this book. The lessons within the tale are beautiful and I cannot wait to learn more - Heather Pointsett-Dunbar co-author of the Morrigan's Brood series

Temple of the Twelve (Volume 1: Novice of Colors)

Literature & Fiction

Flame, Esmerelda Little

Genre Fiction

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Temple of the Twelve (Volume 2: Flight of Colors)

Following the Butterfly is a journey of self-exploration, created when the author allowed herself the freedom to follow her thoughts wherever they led her. These thoughts became a collection of short stories, essays, poetry, prayers and affirmations that led the author to a deeper self-understanding. It is her hope that in following her butterfly you will be inspired to follow your own, into worlds previously unexplored within yourself. Whether you use this book for daily meditation, for enjoyment, for spiritual questing or renewed appreciation of the beauty and challenges of life, may it bring you fuller understanding of the miracle that you are.

Following the Butterfly

Religion & Spirituality

Walk with Caroline, called "Little Bird," as she studies at The Temple of the Twelve. Each new moon, a Color appears in human form to teach her for the next moon, during which time she must complete the spiritual task given her by the Color before she can progress to the lessons of the next Color. 
You'll find yourself spellbound at The Temple of the Twelve and wishing you could join Little Bird at the Temple as you immerse yourself in studying to become a priestess. 
You'll find yourself answering the Color's questions and recreating Little Bird's monthly tasks in your own life. 
You may even want to keep a companion notebook for your own spiritual tasks and sketches. 
If there were ever a fairytale for Wiccans, this is it, except it's no fairytale--it just reads like one. Esmerelda has one of those unique voices that's a cross between a bedtime story and a teacher's gentle instruction in soul work. 
But don't dismiss this book as a children's story; the spiritual lessons taught by the colors will touch your soul. Just try following in Little Bird's footsteps for a few moons!

The Temple of the Twelve

Little Flame, Esmerelda

Contemporary

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The Book of My Beloveds

Poetry

Independently published

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