Magick Matters

08.05.2021

“Tai Chi SURGE: Radical ZMQ Energetics” by Scott Meredith

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"SURGE is packed with tricks and tips for turning Tai Chi into the engine of internal power mastery it was originally meant to be. While centered on the Zheng Manqing 37-Step Simplified Tai Chi method, the insights and practices for internal power development can be adapted to other methods. The book is geared to those who’ve learned or are learning the ZMQ method or another Tai Chi system, but its insights on Tai Chi internal power will also be enlightening and inspiring for beginners or the casual reader who’s merely ‘Tai-curious’. Beyond Tai Chi, SURGE will be of interest to any martial artist or healer who is involved with development or application of the body’s...>>

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08.05.2021

“Radical Xingyi Energetics” by Scott Meredith

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"Radical Xingyi Energetics presents the classical Chinese internal martial art of Xingyiquan as Martial Nei Gong, using stylized striking techniques to cultivate internal energy. This book is the first to explicitly link the concrete movements of the Xingyi techniques and drills to the internal energetic results and experiences. The core movements and principles that will enable you to generate the Sharp Energy and the Surge Energy are presented in detail. The Five Element Fists of Hebei Xingyiquan and three key Animals styles from the Twelve Forms are covered. This minimal selection is intentional, as these moves are exactly what’s needed to feel the energy. This is not the complete art of Xingyiquan. That’s one...>>

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08.05.2021

“Slavic Seasonal Rituals and Divinations” by Olga Kryuchkova

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"Since ancient times a human wished to know what the future will bring and what kind of fate the gods have prepared for him. The foretelling in Russia (Ancient Rus') was done by the wise man called "veduni," and by "volhvi" — religious ritual practitioners. With the help of complicated ceremonies and magic rituals they "looked" into the future. Nevertheless, more simple fortune telling methods were available to our ancestors, who did not possess magic powers. Various objects were used to tell the future: wax and tin melting, silver mirrors, water, bones, intestines of the animals, seeds, legumes, porridge, animal sounds, runes, stones, flowers, and household items. Quite sometime later fortune telling on the...>>

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07.05.2021

“American Brujeria: Modern Mexican American Folk Magic” by J. Allen Cross

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"A practical, hands-on guide to Mexican-American folk magic. American Brujeria is about the fascinating blend of American and Mexican folk magic currently practiced by those living in the US but whose roots are steeped in Mexican culture. The author, who has named this tradition “American brujeria,” explores this magical system, while also offering practical advice on using it. American brujeria is a living, vital tradition that -- while it shares things in common with other folk magic traditions, such as American Conjure—also features its own unique traditions, as well as familiar ones, such as the veneration of saints, both canonized, such as Guadalupe, and folk saints like Santa Muerte. American Brujeria includes stories from...>>

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06.05.2021

“Llewellyn’s Little Book of Spirit Animals” by Melissa Alvarez

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"Explore the world of spirit animals and how they can guide you to live your best life. Llewellyn's Little Book of Spirit Animals is the perfect tool to connect you to your spirit animals, whether they are lifelong companions or sent to deliver a single, specific message. Spirit animals can help you feel more balanced, peaceful, and confident in everything that you do. This convenient, hardcover reference book features more than 200 entries for wild, domestic, and mythical animals, allowing you to understand what each one symbolizes, how it may appear to you, and how to best use its guidance and energy. You'll also find tips throughout the book and information on color and element...>>

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