Amsterdam Spiritual Compass
Imagine Amsterdam as the Lourdes of the North, a sacred place on the Amstel. It sounds like a myth, but in 1345, Amsterdam was a city of pilgrimage. The city is famous for its freedom, its tolerance, its spirit of anything goes. Yet beneath its canals and Golden Age facades lie layers of forgotten history, spiritual geography, and a long tradition of people who dared to follow their own truth.
This compass invites you to explore that hidden Amsterdam, and through it, yourself.
It is a deck of 40 cards with an extensive guidebook, which offers background on every card, divided into four parts:
The Spiritual Laws. Ten principles to support you in your spiritual development.
The Past. Inspiration from the city's history and stories.
The Present. The philosophy of Spinoza, helping you understand your emotions and take steps towards feeling free.
The Future. Examples of connection, of living and working together.
Buy the Compass
A deck of 40 cards with an extensive guidebook. Available in English or Dutch.
The guidebook offers background on every card, divided into four parts:
The Spiritual Laws. Ten principles to support you in your spiritual development.
The Past. Inspiration from the city's history and stories.
The Present. The philosophy of Spinoza, helping you understand your emotions and take steps towards feeling free.
The Future. Examples of connection, of living and working together.
Keep the guide beside your cards, or read it as a journey through Spiritual Amsterdam.
Printed in the Netherlands.
€32.50 (excluding shipping)
English edition
Een set van 40 kaarten met een uitgebreid gidsboek.
Het gidsboek vertelt het verhaal van de legende van Amsterdam, Het Mirakel en geeft achtergrond bij elke kaart, verdeeld over vier delen:
De Spirituele Wetten. Tien principes die je ondersteunen in je spirituele ontwikkeling.
Het Verleden. Inspiratie uit de geschiedenis en verhalen van de stad.
Het Heden. De filosofie van Spinoza, die je helpt je emoties te begrijpen en stappen te zetten naar een vrij gevoel.
De Toekomst. Voorbeelden van verbinding, van samen wonen en samenwerken.
Houd het gidsboek naast je kaarten, of lees het als een reis door spiritueel Amsterdam.
Gedrukt in Nederland.
€32,50 (exclusief verzendkosten)
ISBN 978-90-9043584-8
Dutch edition
Bring the Compass into your life
A card can spark insight. A conversation can deepen it. Through personal sessions or workshops, Astrid helps you bring the Compass and its spiritual principle into daily life, whether you're navigating a personal crossroads or guiding you in your spiritual journey.
Workshops
Saturday 21st November,: 10am (2hrs)
Sunday 13th December: 10am (2hrs)
Wednesday 30th December 10am (2hrs)
Location ; Elements of Energy, Nieuwe Kerkstraat 1, Amsterdam.
Normal price €125/ €25,- for students
This fall: introductory rate €75
Private Session
Sessions range from 30 to 90 minutes, available in my practice, at the shop Elements of Energy, online, or at location you prefer.
Readings, healings & private session; € 75,- /45 minutes
session including energy healing€ 100,- / 1 hour
10% discount on a package of five 60-minute sessions.
The Cards
Each card was created with the utmost care. You can find the references and attribution for each card.
Card spreads (in Dutch)
The Amsterdam Spiritual Compass is also available at the following locations:
American Book Center, Spui 12, 1012 XA Amsterdam
Arthur Findlay College, Stansted Hall, Burton End, Stansted
BPD giftshop - Raadhuisstraat 2, 1012 TJ Amsterdam
Boekhandel Dolfijn, Haarlemmerdijk 92, 1013 JG Amsterdam
Boekhandel Hoogstins, Kinkerstraat 117, 1053 DL Amsterdam
Boekhandel Mulder, Cornelis Schuystraat 14, 1071 JH Amsterdam
Boekhandel Scheltema, Rokin 9, 1012 KK Amsterdam
Elements of Energy, Nieuwe Kerkstraat 1, 1018 DW Amsterdam
Island Bookstore,, Westerstraat 15, 1015 LT Amsterdam
Java Bookshop, Javastraat 145, 1094 HE Amsterdam
Joods Historisch Museum, Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1011 PL Amsterdam
Kokopelli, Warmoestraat 12, 1012 JD Amsterdam
Linneaus boekhandel, Middenweg 29, 1098 AB Amsterdam
Pontifex Kaarsen, Reestraat 20, 1016 DN Amsterdam
Riantri, Sint Antoniebreestraat 130, 1011 HB Amsterdam
SoSoul, Anjelierstraat 46-hs, 1015 NH Amsterdam
The Soul Sister Vitamins, Elandsgracht 132, 1016 VB Amsterdam
IJburg Boeken, IJburglaan 561, 1087 BS Amsterdam
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