Magick Matters

“Miracles: An Examination of the Miraculous throughout History” by Geoffrey Ashe

"Do you believe in miracles? In this study, leading historian and Arthurian expert Geoffrey Ashe studies the question from every angle. Can a scientific explanation be found for every strange event, and should feats which are ascribed to ESP, or to psychic powers, be counted as miracles or not? And do we in fact have some psychological need to believe in miracles? Attention is paid to the cult of the Virgin Mary in Christian mythology, in particular the powerful tradition of the cures at Lourdes, and on to the claims of Hindu Yogis and to theories of the paranormal in Lamaistic Buddhism. Miracles includes an account of the experiment which the author devised some years ago...>>

“The Science of Can and Can’t: A Physicist’s Journey through the Land of Counterfactuals” by Chiara Marletto

"From a young British scientist, a groundbreaking exploration of a radically different approach to physics There is a vast class of things that science has so far almost entirely neglected. They are central to the understanding of physical reality both at an everyday level and at the level of the most fundamental phenomena in physics, yet have traditionally been assumed to be impossible to incorporate into fundamental scientific explanations. They are facts not about what is (the actual) but about what could be (counterfactuals). According to physicist Chiara Marletto, laws about things being possible or impossible may generate an alternative way of providing explanations. This fascinating, far-reaching approach holds promise for revolutionizing the way fundamental physics...>>

“Light in the Darkness: Black Holes, the Universe, and Us” by Heino Falcke

"A fascinating and thought-provoking investigation into the nature of black holes—a blend of the spiritual, the philosophical, and the scientific—from the premier German astrophysicist who made history in 2019, capturing the first one on film. A Light in the Darkness is the story of one of the greatest astrological achievements of all time: the first photographic evidence of black holes in April 2019, and its significance for humanity, told by the scientist who accomplished it. A man of faith ordained in the Protestant tradition, Heino Falcke wrestles with the ways in which black holes force us to confront the boundary where human life ends and the celestial begins. He also ponders why black holes are...>>

“Witchcraft Therapy: Your Guide to Banishing Bullsh*t and Invoking Your Inner Power” by Mandi Em

"Discover magical solutions to cope with whatever life throws your way in this fun self-help guide to invoking your inner power. Self-help is hard (and therapy is expensive!), but magic makes it easier than ever. In Witchcraft Therapy, you will learn how to use the mystical powers of intention, mindful manifestation, divination, and righteous indignation to cope with whatever life throws your way. Author and witchy wellness guru Mandi Em offers advice in her own unique brand of positivity providing spells, rituals, and more that you can do right at home. Complete with wisdom like “Remember that ‘f*ck off’ is a banishing spell,” Witchcraft Therapy will have you feeling more empowered and liberated than ever."...>>