Magick Matters

“Wicca Natural Magic Kit: The Sun, The Moon, and The Elements: Elemental Magic, Moon Magic, and Wheel of the Year Magic” by Lisa Chamberlain

"Are you ready to take your magical experience to the next level? Wicca Natural Magic Kit from best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain will help you further develop your practice of magic within the framework of Wicca, Witchcraft, and other Pagan traditions. Expanding on core concepts found in Lisa’s first book, Wicca for Beginners, the Natural Magic Kit is intended for new and more experienced Witches alike, inviting you to dive into a deeper understanding of three central aspects of spiritual and magical practice: the Elements, the Moon, and the Wheel of the Year. The “Old Religion” is all about revering Nature and tapping its infinite energies. Each book in the Natural Magic Kit contains spells, rituals,...>>

“The Sources of the Faust Tradition from Simon Magus to Lessing” by Philip Mason Palmer and Robert Pattison More

"In an experience of many years in conducting a course in Goethe’s Faust, trying to present to students of varied types and training the background out of which the drama grew, the compilers of this text have constantly felt the need of a collection of source material which would make that background more real and consequently more interesting. Whether a student is studying the background of Goethe’s Faust, or any other subject, it is desirable, both from the point of view of holding his interest and of developing his power of judgment, that he get as much direct contact as possible with the original materials that make up his field of study. But the...>>

“What Is a Complex System?” by James Ladyman and Karoline Wiesner

"What is a complex system? Although “complexity science” is used to understand phenomena as diverse as the behavior of honeybees, the economic markets, the human brain, and the climate, there is no agreement about its foundations. In this introduction for students, academics, and general readers, philosopher of science James Ladyman and physicist Karoline Wiesner develop an account of complexity that brings the different concepts and mathematical measures applied to complex systems into a single framework. They introduce the different features of complex systems, discuss different conceptions of complexity, and develop their own account. They explain why complexity science is so important in today’s world."...>>

“Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth” by John Michael Greer (new 2021 edition)

"The classic guide to living a spiritual life rooted in Celtic antiquity and revived to meet the challenges of contemporary life. Druidry offers people a path of harmony through reconnection with the green Earth. The Druidry Handbook is the first hands-on manual of traditional British druid practice that explores the Sun Path of seasonal celebration, the Moon Path of meditation, and the Earth Path of living in harmony with nature as tools for crafting an Earth-honoring life here and now. From ritual and meditation to nature awareness and ecological action, John Michael Greer opens the door to a spirituality rooted in the living Earth. Featuring a mix of philosophy, rituals, spiritual practice, and lifestyle issues, this...>>

“Astrology for Mystics: Exploring the Occult Depths of the Water Houses in Your Natal Chart” by Tayannah Lee McQuillar

"Your astrological birth chart, or natal chart, shows the positions of the planets, sun, and moon at the time of your birth. Shaped like a circle or wheel, it is divided into 12 sections, or “houses,” each connected with a different area of life or self. The positions of the planets within the houses offer deep and often complex insight into your unique gifts and your life’s path. In Astrology for Mystics, Tayannah Lee McQuillar explores the 4th, 8th, and 12th houses--those connected with the element of water and all things occult, mystical, and spiritual. The fourth house, ruled by water sign Cancer, is traditionally the house of family, home, ancestors, and suffering. The eighth...>>