Magick Matters

02.12.2021

“The Crow: The Story Behind the Film” by Bridget Baiss

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"The Crow: The Story Behind the Film" by Bridget Baiss
"The Crow is the ultimate cult movie, with a dedicated worldwide following, and two sequels, plus a fourth currently in production. Now, ten years after the original film’s release, the full story of this seemingly cursed production can finally be told... In The Crow’s last days of filming, its star Brandon Lee (son of Bruce Lee) was killed in a strange on-set accident, while filming his character’s death scene. Bridget Baiss describes the chain of events which led from O’Barr’s creation of the graphic novel, up to this fateful day, and beyond, to the film’s final, triumphant release. The definitive account of The Crow’s production and the phenomenon it became, packed with scores of interviews...>>
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01.12.2021

“Virtual Immortality: God, Evolution, and the Singularity in Post- and Transhumanism” by Oliver Kruger

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"Virtual Immortality: God, Evolution, and the Singularity in Post- and Transhumanism" by Oliver Kruger
"In recent years, ideas of post- and transhumanism have been popularized by novels, TV series and Hollywood movies. According to this radical perspective, humankind and all biological life have become obsolete. Traditional forms of life are inefficient to process information and too inept at crossing the high frontier: outer space. While humankind can expect to be replaced by their own artificial progeny, post-humanists assume that they will become an immortal part of a transcendent superintelligence. Krüger's award-winning study examines the historical and philosophical context of these futuristic promises by Ray Kurzweil, Nick Bostrom, Frank Tipler, and other posthumanist thinkers."...>>
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01.12.2021

“Runes Made Easy: Harness the Magic of the Ancient Northern Oracle” by Richard Lister

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"Runes Made Easy: Harness the Magic of the Ancient Northern Oracle" by Richard Lister
"This is your key to unlocking the ancient power and wisdom of the runes and their magic. Learn how to use them for divination, guidance and more. The runes are some of the most powerful tools available to you. They are more than just a method of words and writing: each rune has a phonetic sound, similar to the sounds heard in Norwegian or Icelandic. They were used to communicate, for divination, to provide guidance and were also bound together to make magic spells. In this insightful, practical book, Rich Lister will provide you with a resource that you can use to build your knowledge and develop your own relationship with the runes. In Runes Made...>>
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01.12.2021

“The Complete Guide to Tarot: Master the Cards, Sharpen Your Intuition, and Unlock the Magic Within You” by Dawn Marino

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"The Complete Guide to Tarot: Master the Cards, Sharpen Your Intuition, and Unlock the Magic Within You" by Dawn Marino
"Find answers in the cards with this comprehensive reference. Manifest with the Magician, pave the way for new beginnings with the Tower, and connect to your subconscious with the High Priestess. Tarot will empower your intuition and help you gain insight into your life and the lives of others. This comprehensive tarot book guide demystifies the ancient art to provide you with the knowledge and techniques you need to approach your tarot practice with confidence. You’ll unlock your destiny by learning tarot symbols and meanings, how to set intentions, and how to create and read spreads for any situation. Tarot fundamentals—Begin your journey with tarot history, tips for connecting with your tarot...>>
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01.12.2021

“Energetic Herbalism: A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions Integrating Elements of Vitalism, Ayurveda, and Chinese Medicine” by Kat Maier

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"Energetic Herbalism: A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions Integrating Elements of Vitalism, Ayurveda, and Chinese Medicine" by Kat Maier
"In this indispensable new resource both for the home apothecary and clinical practitioners, a celebrated herbalist brings alive the elemental relationships among traditional healing practices, ecological stewardship, and essential plant medicines. By honoring ancient wisdom and presenting it in an innovative way, Energetic Herbalism is a profound and practical guide to family and community care for those seeking to move beyond symptom relief and into a truly holistic framework of health. Throughout, author Kat Maier invites readers to explore their personal relationships with plants and their environs as they discover diverse models of healing. Inside Energetic Herbalism, you’ll find: The elements and patterns of Ayurvedic doshas for greater self-awareness as well as positive...>>
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