Magick Matters

“Sex, Lies, and Two Hindu Gurus — Telling Their Secrets and Finding My Truth” by Karen Jonson

"Read the Book My Ex-Cult Doesn't Want You to Read! Karen Jonson woke up on July 25th 2013 to find that her blog about her ex-cult had been cyber-attacked with the same force used by cyber-criminals to bring down WikiLeaks.com. One month before that YouTube had removed her book trailer video after receiving a complaint from a mysterious person. A few months later her ex-cult requested that Amazon remove her book — the online merchant declined. What secrets is this cult hiding? What don’t they want you to know? Could it be one guru’s “secret sex factory” involving consenting adults and child rapes? Could it be the conviction and escape of the other child-molesting guru?...>>

“Sacred Cows: A Lighthearted Look at Belief and Tradition Around the World” by Seth Andrews

"Did you know God forbids the tying of shoelaces on Saturday? Or that humans emit an color aura which can only be discerned with a Third Eye? That bountiful harvest requires the flinging of a live goat from a church bell tower? That instead of wishing upon a star, we can wish upon a...cow? Well into the 21st century, our species continues to participate in beliefs and customs that seem more suited to the Bronze Age than the Information Age, some of which involve poisonous snakes, holy smoke, urine bubbles, crystals, tarot cards, aliens, costumed virgins and, of course, an offering plate. Join Seth Andrews for a random romp across the planet and a...>>

“Spiritual Cleansing: A Handbook of Psychic Protection” by Draja Mickaharic (Weiser Classics reissue)

"The classic spiritual first-aid manual for psychic self-protection — filled with hundreds of recipes, rituals, and practical ways to cleanse your home, office, and self of negative energy. Spiritual Cleansing is an essential guide for anyone who wants to keep their lives and their environment spiritually clean and protected. In it, the author shows how to: Use incense and flowers to clear the air after arguments Protect yourself from negative energy while you sleep Clean the previous tenant's vibrations out of your house or apartment Use cleansing baths for luck, love, and financial improvement Counteract the...>>

“The Illusion of Conscious Will, New Edition” by Daniel M. Wegner

"A new edition of Wegner's classic and controversial work, arguing that conscious will simply reminds of us the authorship of our actions. Do we consciously cause our actions, or do they happen to us? Philosophers, psychologists, neuroscientists, theologians, and lawyers have long debated the existence of free will versus determinism. With the publication of The Illusion of Conscious Will in 2002, Daniel Wegner proposed an innovative and provocative answer: the feeling of conscious will is created by the mind and brain; it helps us to appreciate and remember our authorship of the things our minds and bodies do. Yes, we feel that we consciously will our actions, Wegner says, but at the same time, our...>>

“Green Witch Magick: Essential Plants and Crafty Spellwork for a Witch’s Cupboard” by Susan Ilka Tuttle

"Align with the natural cycles of the earth as you explore the 13 essential plants every green witch must know and have in their garden and cupboard for healing, spellwork, and divination. Plants are a sacred offering from Mother Earth. And witches have always known and understood their healing and magickal powers. Plants hold sustenance, medicine, and wisdom. They gift us with the essentials we need to live and thrive. In return, they ask to be used for the highest good. This is the path of the green witch. With Green Witch Magick, learn how to reconnect with this sacred knowledge. Noted green witch and herbalist Susan Ilka Tuttle, creator of the beloved Instagram handle @whisper_in_the_wood,...>>