Magick Matters

“Sex, Death and Witchcraft: A Contemporary Pagan Festival” by Douglas Ezzy

"Faunalia is a controversial Pagan festival with a reputation for being wild and emotionally intense. It lasts five days, eighty people attend, and the two main rituals run most of the night. In the tantalisingly erotic Baphomet rite, participants encounter a hermaphroditic deity, enter a state of trance and dance naked around a bonfire. In the Underworld rite participants role play their own death, confronting grief and suffering. These rituals are understood as "shadow work" — a Jungian term that refers to practices that creatively engage repressed or hidden aspects of the self. Sex, Death and Witchcraft is a powerful application of relational theory to the study of religion and contemporary culture. It analyses Faunalia's...>>

“Movie Magick: The Occult in Film” by David Huckvale

"Magick" as defined by Aleister Crowley is "the Science and Art of causing Change to occur in conformity with Will." This book explores expressions of movie magick in classic occult films like Hammer's adaptation of Dennis Wheatley's The Devil Rides Out and modern occult revival movies. These films are inspired by the aesthetics of fin de siecle decadence, the symbolist writings of Villiers de l'Isle Adam, Wagnerian music drama, the Faust legend, the pseudo-science of theosophy, 1960s occult psychedelia, occult conspiracy theories and obscure aspects of animation."...>>

“Communicating with Spirits: Meditative Methods to Help You Tap Into Your Innate Medium Abilities” by Rita S. Berkowitz and Deborah S. Romaine

"You know there's more to life than physical existence Life is a journey and physical birth and death are its points of transition. Many people across multiple cultures and faith systems believe that the spirit lives on—and have experienced contact with the spirits of loved ones who have passed to the higher side. This contact is joyous, comforting, and healing—but you wonder if it's actually real and whether you can share in it, too. This enlightening guide will show you exactly how to uncover your own mediumistic capabilities and connect with those no longer on your plane. In this new and improved edition, you'll find: • Tips on how to connect with your divine...>>

“Meditations for Psychic Development: Practical Exercises to Awaken Your Sixth Sense” by Chanda Parkinson (kindle ebook version)

"Awaken your sixth sense and turn your innate abilities into trusted allies with this book of easy-to-follow meditations. These psychically charged exercises help you clear your chakras, communicate with your past lives, meet your spiritual guide, and much more. Psychic intuitive Chanda Parkinson presents the foundational basics, and then guides you in finding the skills at which you most excel. Explore meditations for improving your energy flow, enriching the lives of those around you, solving problems, and keeping out negative influences. Learn how to interpret psychic messages, read auras, use psychic tools, and connect to nature. With these meditations, you'll develop heightened awareness and gain a deeper understanding of both yourself and everyone in your...>>

“Earth Magic” by Dodie Graham McKay

"Dig into the History, Lore, and Practice of Earth Magic Packed with rituals, exercises, spells, recipes, and more, this dynamic addition to Llewellyn's Elements of Witchcraft series shows you how to enrich your connection to the earth. Dodie Graham McKay shares a variety of fun and fascinating ways to get your hands dirty as you grow your magical practice. Explore the deities, animal guides, herbs, and crystals associated with the earth element. Discover recipes, spells, and sacred sites that help you call upon nature for greater power and wisdom. Learn how this element is used in cultures and myths around the world. Featuring illuminating essays from guest contributors, including Sparrow Kemp, Austin Lawrence, and Jacqui Wood,...>>