Magick Matters

12.09.2021

“1001 Tarot Spreads: The Complete Book of Tarot Spreads for Every Purpose” by Cassandra Eason

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"With 1,001 spreads for every possible need, this guide—written by a master tarot reader and bestselling author—is the be-all and end-all sourcebook on tarot card layouts! People seeking to understand themselves and their destiny have long relied on tarot cards for divination. And while finding guidance may be as simple as drawing one card randomly from the deck, over the years many other layouts have been devised—from three-card past/present/future readings to more complicated layouts that use almost the entire deck. Bestselling author and master reader Cassandra Eason will guide you through this rich variety of spreads so you can get a more precise answer to your question. Address a lingering anxiety by laying down...>>

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12.09.2021

“The Eclectic Witch’s Book of Shadows: Witchy Wisdom at Your Fingertips” by Deborah Blake

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"Make Your Practice as Eclectic as You Are. A beautiful and abundant source of magical information, The Eclectic Witch's Book of Shadows is perfect for building your practice from the ground up. This guide is modeled on a traditional Book of Shadows but designed with ample writing and sketching space so you can personalize it in a myriad of ways. Popular author and eclectic witch Deborah Blake shares her wisdom on many topics, including: Candle Magic • Divination • Herbs • Stones • Magical Recipes • Rituals • Spells Gods and Goddesses • Celebrations • Correspondences Featuring color illustrations by well-known artist Mickie Mueller, this must-have book makes it easy and fun to practice Witchcraft your...>>

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12.09.2021

“Becoming the Witch: The Art of Magick” by Danae Moon Thorp

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"Providing a unique look at what witchcraft means in the 21st century, this lyrical book empowers you to become a divine weaver of life, be at one with nature's heartbeat, and connect to all things. With practical guidance and poetic encouragement, Danae Moon Thorp teaches you what every witch must know, including the elements, spells, tools, deities, rituals, and more. Becoming the Witch explains the complexities of witchcraft in a clear and creative way, giving you a richer understanding of how it all works. Learn to imbue every action, word, and ingredient of a spell with powerful energy that connects your heart, body, and mind to extraordinary possibilities. You'll also explore divine realms, delve into...>>

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12.09.2021

“LSD ― The Wonder Child: The Golden Age of Psychedelic Research in the 1950s” by Thomas Hatsis

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"A detailed history of the blossoming of psychedelic research in the 1950s. • Explores the different groups--from research labs to the military--who were seeking how best to utilize LSD and other promising psychedelics like mescaline • Reintroduces forgotten scientists like Robert Hyde and Rosalind Heywood • Looks at the CIA’s notorious top-secret mind-control program MKUltra • Reveals how intellectuals, philosophers, artists, and mystics of the 1950s used LSD to bring ancient rites into the modern ageExploring the initial stages of psychedelic study in Europe and America, Thomas Hatsis offers a full history of the psychedelic-fueled revolution in healing and consciousness expansion that blossomed in the 1950s--the first “golden age” of psychedelic research. Revealing LSD as a “wonder child” rather...>>

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12.09.2021

“Grandmother Ayahuasca: Plant Medicine and the Psychedelic Brain” by Christian Funder

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"An exploration of the history, shamanic use, psychoactive effects, current scientific studies, and therapeutic potential of ayahuasca • Examines how ayahuasca affects the brain from a neuroscientific perspective and how its effects on consciousness relate to ancient esoteric texts • Shares interviews with people who have experienced ayahuasca’s powerful “spirit doctor” effects and the author’s own ayahuasca journey from suicidal depression to a soul at peace • Investigates how ayahuasca is interwoven with the ancient practices of Amazonian shamanism Brewed from a combination of two plants—the leaves of Psychotria viridis and the vine stalks of Banisteriopsis caapi—ayahuasca has been used for millennia by indigenous tribes throughout the Upper Amazon for healing and spiritual exploration. The shamans of the...>>

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