Magick Matters

“Book of Spells” by Milla Walsh

"The Book of Spells by Milla Walsh contains over a hundred magical spells and rituals for use by practitioners of Wicca or Witchcraft. This book specializes in powerful spells specifically designed for the solo witch with strong focus on calling for simple ingredients most of which will already be on hand. Included are bottle spells, incorporating your strong magic into glass to provide day in, day out protection or manifestation of your intent, and ritual baths to cleanse, to protect, or to enhance. Chant out loud to promote change, produce calm, or banish negativity. Chant silently when you need to work your magic in secret. Chanting is a fast and simple way to work your magic when...>>

“Tyburn: The Story of London’s Gallows” by Robert Bard

"During its 600 year history 50,000 sould were executed on the gallows at Tyburn somewhere near where Oxford Street meets the Edgware Road. Many thousands of victims remain buried nearby in anonymous graves. Many of the condemned made their final journey from Newgate Prison three miles distant. The condemned travelled in a cart seated on his or her coffin, stopping frequently for refreshments. Sometimes the condemned survived hanging. What was it like to be hanged? This book examines contemporary accounts. Most of those executed at Tyburn were from London's underclass. An exception was Earl Ferrers on 5 May 1760 who wore the same white suit with silver trimmings that he had worn at his...>>

“Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Tarot: A Comprehensive Guide” by Anthony Louis

"Comprehensive and easy to use, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Tarot contains everything you ever wanted to know about tarot. Join Anthony Louis as he explores tarot history, shares card meanings and spreads, and provides detailed guidance that educates and inspires, whether you're a beginner or an advanced reader. Discover basic reading techniques for a wide variety of systems, including Marseilles, Rider-Waite, and Thoth. Identify the meaning of associations, correspondences, reversals, and dignities, and experience the ways that tarot interacts with astrology and personal spirituality. Combine tarot reading with Kabbalah, numerology, Jungian psychology, journaling, and storytelling while exploring card selection, creativity, tarot ethics, and specialized spreads. Focusing on the use of tarot for insight, empowerment, self-understanding,...>>

“Taking Sacred Back: The Complete Guide to Designing and Sharing Group Ritual” by Nels Linde and Judy Linde

"Whether you’re designing a group ritual for five people or five hundred, Taking Sacred Back will help you make it moving and memorable. Join authors Nels Linde and Judy Olson-Linde as they explore creative ideas for all the stages of ritual―making the space sacred, entering into the liminal, engaging the subconscious of all attendees, creating awe and wonder, raising and directing energy, and ending the ritual. Discover advice on hardware and prop-making (and tips on using props effectively) and ideas for scaling up or scaling down for larger or smaller groups. Complete with photos and diagrams, examples of rituals the authors have conducted, and wise problem-solving advice, Taking Sacred Back is an indispensable guide...>>