Magick Matters

10.10.2020

“Inner Christianity: A Guide to the Esoteric Tradition” by Richard Smoley

"Inner Christianity: A Guide to the Esoteric Tradition" by Richard Smoley

"This guide to mystical and esoteric Christianity speaks from a nonsectarian point of view, unearthing insights from the whole of the Christian tradition, orthodox and heretical, famous and obscure. The esoteric tradition has traditionally searched for meanings that would yield a deeper inner knowledge of the divine. While traditional Christianity draws a timeline from Adam's Fall to the Day of Judgment, the esoteric often sees time as folding in on itself, bringing every point to the here and now. While the Church fought bitterly over dogma, the esoteric borrowed freely from other traditions—Kabbalah, astrology, and alchemy—in their search for metaphors of inner truth. Rather than basing his book around exponents of esoteric doctrine, scholar...>>

10.10.2020

“The Crow Flies Backwards and Other New Zen Koans” by Ross Bolleter

"The Crow Flies Backwards and Other New Zen Koans" by Ross Bolleter

"Traditionally, Zen koans—the teaching stories of Zen—are drawn from the words and teachings of ancient masters and primarily address the concerns of (male) monastic practitioners. In The Crow Flies Backward, Ross Bolleter changes all at. The 108 modern koans offered within address sexuality and childbirth, family, parenthood, work, money and even the nature time itself. These koans are drawn from a variety of modern sources: Western philosophy, the Bible, contemporary and classic literature from Proust to Lewis Carroll and Mary Oliver and Anne Carson, as well as stories provided by author’s encounters with his Zen students. Bolleter’s commentaries provide guidance to the reader on how to engage with each koan and koans in general, and...>>

10.10.2020

“A Companion to Greek and Roman Sexualities” by Thomas K. Hubbard

"A Companion to Greek and Roman Sexualities" by Thomas K. Hubbard

"A Companion to Greek and Roman Sexualities presents a comprehensive collection of original essays relating to aspects of gender and sexuality in the classical world. Views the various practices and discursive contexts of sexuality systematically and holistically Discusses Greece and Rome in each chapter, with sensitivity to the continuities and differences between the two classical civilizations Addresses the classical influence on the understanding of later ages and religion Covers artistic and literary genres, various social environments of sexual conduct, and the technical disciplines of medicine, magic, physiognomy, and dream interpretation Features contributions from more than 40 top international scholars "...>>

10.10.2020

“The Magic of Pathworking: A Meditation Guide for Your Inner Vision” by Simon Court

"The Magic of Pathworking: A Meditation Guide for Your Inner Vision" by Simon Court

"Magical pathworking is the powerful process of using specific guided meditations to explore the unlimited spiritual energies that form the contours of our lives. This book guides you through a journey of unique pathworkings based on archetypal themes and helps you develop your inner work space with initial pathworkings that explore the influence of earth, air, fire, water and quintessence. Immerse yourself in thirteen additional pathworkings that bring your inner landscape into the light so that you can move forward with a deeper connection to the magic within you. The Magic of Pathworking also shows how to interpret and incorporate the events, symbols, and magical meanings of your experiences, creating a strong foundation for...>>

10.10.2020

“I Ching, The Oracle of the Cosmic Way” by Carol K. Anthony and Hanna Moog

"I Ching, The Oracle of the Cosmic Way" by Carol K. Anthony and Hanna Moog

"This new I Ching differs from other versions of the ancient text in that it reveals the underlying Cosmic Principles of Harmony that are contained in each hexagram. Thus, the reader is able to clearly understand the causes of the good fortune or misfortune mentioned in the oracle text; he is then able, through the oracle’s counsel, to quickly correct his part in any adverse situation. As he brings his thoughts and attitudes into harmony with the Cosmos, he experiences that the Cosmos is entirely beneficent, and ready to aid him in all that he does. This new version of the I Ching was written under the guidance of the Sage, the voice that speaks...>>