Magick Matters

01.04.2021

“Plant Horror: Approaches to the Monstrous Vegetal in Fiction and Film” edited by Dawn Keetley and Angela Tenga

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"Plant Horror: Approaches to the Monstrous Vegetal in Fiction and Film" edited by Dawn Keetley and Angela Tenga
"This collection explores artistic representations of vegetal life that imperil human life, voicing anxieties about our relationship to other life forms with which we share the earth. From medieval manuscript illustrations to modern works of science fiction and horror, plants that manifest monstrous agency defy human control, challenge anthropocentric perception, and exact a violent vengeance for our blind and exploitative practices. Plant Horror explores how depictions of monster plants reveal concerns about the viability of our prevailing belief systems and dominant ideologies— as well as a deep-seated fear about human vulnerability in an era of deepening ecological crisis. Films discussed include The Day of the Triffids, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Wicker Man,...>>
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01.04.2021

“Imbolc: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for Brigid’s Day” by Carl F. Neal

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"Imbolc: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for Brigid's Day" by Carl F. Neal
"Imbolc—also known as Brigid's Day—is a time to awaken from our months of introspection and start making plans for the future. This guide to the history and modern celebration of Imbolc shows you how to perform rituals and magic to celebrate and work with the energy of the re-awakening earth. Rituals Recipes Lore Spells Divination Crafts Correspondences Invocations Prayers Meditations"...>>
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