Magick Matters

“Mithras: Mysteries and Initiation Rediscovered” by D. Jason Cooper

"Known as Mitra to the Indians, Mithra and Zarathustra (Zoroaster in Greek) to the Iranians, and Mithras to the Romans, this is the oldest of all living deities. Mithras was recognized as the greatest rival of Christianity, a greater threat even than the religion of Isis. If Rome had not become Christian, it would have become Mithrasian. Mithraisians had a sacrament that included wine as a symbol of sacrificial blood. Bread in wafers, or small loaves marked with a cross, was used to symbolize flesh. The priestly symbols were a staff, a ring, a hat, and a hooked sword, members were called brothers, and priests were called Father. Mithras was born on December 25th....>>

“Initiated: Memoir of a Witch” by Amanda Yates Garcia

"An initiation signals a beginning: a door opens and you step through. Traditional Wiccan initiates are usually brought into the craft through a ceremony with a High Priestess. But even though Amanda Yates Garcia's mother, a practicing witch herself, initiated her into the earth-centered practice of witchcraft when she was 13 years old, Amanda's real life as a witch only began when she underwent a series of spontaneous initiations of her own. Descending into the underworlds of poverty, sex work, and misogyny, Initiated describes Amanda's journey to return to her body, harness her power, and create the magical world she longed for through witchcraft. Hailed by crows, seduced by magicians, and haunted by ancestors broken...>>

“Clairvoyance for Beginners: Easy Techniques to Enhance Your Psychic Visions” by Alexandra Chauran

"Discover your natural clairvoyant abilities and see the future of your love life, your financial potential, and your spiritual destiny. Even if you've never had a vision, Alexandra Chauran provides each step necessary to move from clairvoyant beginner to visionary expert. Using practical and down-to-earth concepts, Clairvoyance for Beginners is an accessible introduction to developing inner vision. Through approachable exercises and examples, explore your dreams, practice meditation, enter a trance, discover psychometry, interpret omens, and read a crystal ball. Use the included symbol dictionary to give advice on career, money, and health. Learn the ethics of being clairvoyant, as well as many more ways to apply your newfound talents to helping yourself and others."...>>

“Between the Gates: Lucid Dreaming, Astral Projection, and the Body of Light in Western Esotericism” by Mark Stavish (Kindle ebook version)

"An A to Z guide to evolved states of consciousness. Between the Gates is a manual of selfinitiation and liberation that takes the student through the basic methods of experiencing dream states and conscious astral projection, to the ultimate culmination of consciousness creation of the Body of Light. Between the Gates is for anyone who has ever desired to experience the "afterlife" while still alive, or who has desired to rid themselves of the fear of death. While drawing upon traditional Qabalistic and alchemical sources, the methods presented are applicable to a variety of traditions and schools of thought. Between the Gates functions as an "A to Z" guide to psychic initiation toward higher...>>

“Circle, Coven & Grove: A Year of Magickal Practice” by Deborah Blake (Kindle ebook version)

"Green, Celtic, Alexandrian, Eclectic…every circle, coven, and grove of Witches is as unique as the magick they practice. No matter what kind of Witch you are, High Priestess Deborah Blake's guide to ritual has something for you. Part instruction manual, part personal journal, and part Book of Shadows, this all-in-one ritual handbook is an ideal tool for busy Witches, new covens, and new priestesses, priests, or coven leaders. Celebrate the Wheel of the Year with original group rituals that can be used as written, personalized to reflect your coven's unique style, or modified for solitary practitioners. Along with practical tips on ritual basics, there are beautifully written New Moon rituals, Full Moon rituals, and Sabbat...>>