Magick Matters

“Prophecy, Alchemy, and the End of Time: John of Rupescissa in the Late Middle Ages” by Leah DeVun

"In the middle of the fourteenth century, the Franciscan friar John of Rupescissa sent a dramatic warning to his followers: the last days were coming; the apocalypse was near. Deemed insane by the Christian church, Rupescissa had spent more than a decade confined to prisons, in one case wrapped in chains and locked under a staircase, yet ill treatment could not silence the friar's apocalyptic message. Religious figures who preached the end times were hardly rare in the late Middle Ages, but Rupescissa's teachings were unique. He claimed that knowledge of the natural world, and alchemy in particular, could act as a defense against the plagues and wars of the last days. His melding of...>>

“Lighting the Wick: An Intuitive Guide to the Ancient Art and Modern Magic of Candles” by Sandra Mariah Wright and Leanne Marrama

"An illustrated guide to improving your life through the simple act of lighting a candle. Whether you would like to take back control in an uncertain world or turn a dollar-store candle into a means to manifest your desires, Lighting the Wick will help transform your life with candle magic. Learn how to: • find, repair, or end a relationship; • guard your boundaries and keep negative energy and toxic people out; • ground and center; • achieve common health goals; • break bad habits, bolster motivation, and increase willpower; and • meditate with the assistance of candles. Candles represent faith and hope—a...>>

“Llewellyn’s Little Book of the Day of the Dead” by Jaime Girones

"Celebrate the revered Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos with this beautiful little book. Packed with activities, recipes, spells, and rituals, this pocket-sized guide is a must-have tool for honoring the sacred dead. Author Jaime Gironés shares authentic ways to respectfully enjoy this holiday, from creating an altar to baking pan de muerto (bread of the dead). Sharing his personal experiences and recommendations, Jaime guides you through the Day of the Dead's origins, history, and modern celebrations. Discover how to build an altar, set out your ancestors' favorite foods, and invite the spirits to a feast. Explore the significance of marigolds, sugar skulls, and monarch butterflies. You'll also learn how to say goodbye when...>>

“Sun Sign Secrets: Celestial Guidance With the Sun, Moon, and Stars” by Patsy Bennett

"Let the sun and moon guide you to your perfect life. This comprehensive, groundbreaking astrology book is for everyone who wants to make the most of their true potential and be in the flow with solar and lunar phases. It includes analyses of each sun sign and pinpoints how you can dynamically make the most of your life in real time alongside celestial events. Work with the gifts and strengths of your sun sign in relation to every lunar phase, zodiacal month, new moon, full moon, and eclipse. Look up your sun sign to read all about your talents and potential pitfalls, and discover how to express your inner star power during the various phases...>>

“The Committee of Sleep: How Artists, Scientists, and Athletes Use Their Dreams for Creative Problem Solving—And How You Can Too” by Deirdre Barrett

"Taking her title from John Steinbeck's observation that "It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it," Harvard psychologist and world-renowned dream researcher Deirdre Barrett, Ph.D. demonstrates that answers, ideas, and inspiration do indeed come to us in dreams. This rich collection includes examples of how the world’s most creative practitioners in art, music, film, science, literature and other fields have used the revelations of their dream life to inform their work. Dr. Barrett also offers insights showing us how to encourage more lucid, meaningful dreaming, and how to apply the meanings of our dreams to solving problems—from...>>