Magick Matters

“Demons: Mediators Between This World and the Other. Essays on Demonic Beings from the Middle Ages to the Present” edited by Paul Neubauer and Ruth Petzoldt

"This volume presents a chronological series of essays on various demonic traits and traditions handed down from classical antiquity, reinterpreted and systematized in the Middle Ages in Europe, and extending their influences to our present day and culture. The main focus lies on the adaptation and reformulation of specific demonological constellations in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, combining ethnological approaches with concepts of cultural history and their reflection in the arts and in literature. These superhuman and supernatural entities present us with a multitude of forms, figures, and functions - from helpful messengers and mediators to frightful and devilish antagonists of the humans they encounter. As model explanations of that which may not be...>>

“The Poison Path Herbal: Baneful Herbs, Medicinal Nightshades, and Ritual Entheogens” by Coby Michael (kindle ebook version)

"A guide to safely working with the poisonous plants of the witches’ pharmacopoeia for magic, healing, and visions • Explains how to work with baneful herbs through rituals and spells, as plant spirit familiars, as potent medicines, and as visionary substances • Details the spiritual, alchemical, astrological, and symbolic associations of each plant, its active alkaloids, how to safely cultivate and harvest it, and rituals and spells suited to its individual nature and powers • Shares plant alchemy methods, magical techniques, and recipes featuring the plants, including a modern witches’ flying ointment Part grimoire and part herbal formulary, this guide to the Poison Path of occult herbalism shares history, lore, and information regarding the use of poisonous,...>>

“Wiccapedia: A Modern-Day White Witch’s Guide” by Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway (alternate rip)

"Wiccapedia provides a fresh, innovative, and thoroughly up-to-date look at witchcraft-and gives readers a prescription for happiness. “Spiritual life coaches” and celebrity witches Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway unlock the secrets of the Wicca universe, explaining what it means to become a “simply fabulous” 21st-century Witch. Newfound Witches will learn how to tap into magic, re-empower themselves, and realize their dreams through a little witchy know how."...>>

“Psychic Spellcraft: A Modern-Day Wiccapedia of Divination & Intuition Rituals” by Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway

"The authors of the bestselling Wiccapedia and creators of the successful Modern-Day Witch series provide an in-depth guide to the fascinating realm of psychic and divination spellcraft. For their next volume in the popular Modern-Day Witch series, Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway explore how to harness nature’s magick to tap into your psychic intuition and hone your divination abilities. They cover everything from sharpening your psychic skills and intuition; ESP training; psychic meditation techniques; astral projection; and connecting with spirits and the cosmos. Numerous divination methods are covered: tarot; scrying (crystal ball gazing); crystal divination; numerology; palmistry; pendulums; reading tea leaves; lucid dreaming; psychic plant power—even how to read clouds and candle wax. Included throughout...>>

“Mystical Crystals: Magical Stones and Gems for Health, Wealth, and Happiness” by Cerridwen Greenleaf

"A how-to guide for using crystals. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to using gemstones or crystals, this beautifully illustrated guide by Cerridwen Greenleaf has got you covered. Cerridwen has conducted workshops and retreats throughout the US, leading participants in mysticism and spirituality practices. Backed by her experience, she guides readers in each chapter of this book, teaching you about crystals, gems, minerals, and their various healing qualities. Tap into an ancient energy. Rocks and gems have been a part of the human experience for millennia. We have a source of healing energy right at our fingertips! Each stone brings its own inherent quality and interacts with us in different ways, and Greenleaf shares...>>