Magick Matters

16.03.2021

“The Grand and Noble Order of Button Busters: A Side Degree for the use of Secret Societies” by Clayton L. Haines and Lon Milo DuQuette (The Magical Antiquarian Curiosity Shoppe)

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"Much has been written about the Divine Fool. It is the guileless Parsifal who gains the Sacred Lance and fulfills the Grail Quest; In the Tarot, it is THE FOOL who conceals and reveals the mysteries of Being. If being made to feel like a fool is a prerequisite to enlightenment then perhaps you should waste no time filling out your application to The Grand and Noble Order of Button Busters."...>>

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16.03.2021

“Sister Masons: A Burlesque in One Act” by Frank Dumont and Lon Milo DuQuette (The Magical Antiquarian Curiosity Shoppe)

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"Master of modern occultism, Lon Milo DuQuette, (author of Enochian Vision Magick and The Magick of Aleister Crowley) introduces the newest Weiser Books Collection – The Magical Antiquarian Curiosity Shoppe. Culled from material long unavailable to the general public, DuQuette curates this essential new digital library with the eye of a scholar and the insight of an initiate. The Lodge Master of the Lodge is called Sister Angelcake. Her second in command is Sister Gossip, and the Most Refulgent Pincushion is called Sister Busybody. Sister Masons is as incorrect and 19th century as it gets ... because that's exactly what it was supposed to be. If nothing else, this 'Burlesque Degree' shows us how far...>>

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16.03.2021

“Beltane: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for May Day” by Melanie Marquis (kindle ebook version)

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"Light the fires of celebration with Beltane's invigorating energy. Beltane—also known as May Day—is a time of fertility and growth. As the start of the summer season, Beltane is the perfect time to put plans into action. This guide to the history and modern celebrations of Beltane shows you how to perform rituals and work magic for protection, abundance, and more."...>>

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16.03.2021

“Handbook of the Theosophical Current” edited by Olav Hammer and Mikael Rothstein

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"Few religious currents have been as influential as the Theosophical. Yet few currents have been so under-researched, and the Brill Handbook of the Theosophical Current thus represents pioneering research. A first section surveys the main people and events involved in the Theosophical Society from its inception to today, and outlines the Theosophical worldview. A second, substantial section covers most significant religions to emerge in the wake of the Theosophical Society - Anthroposophy, the Point Loma community, the I AM religious activity, the Summit Lighthouse Movement, the New Age, theosophical UFO religions, and numerous others. Finally, the interaction of the Theosophical current with contemporary culture - including gender relations, art, popular fiction, historiography, and science...>>

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15.03.2021

“English as a Second F*cking Language: How to Swear Effectively, Explained in Detail with Numerous Examples Taken From Everyday Life” by Sterling Johnson

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"In the English language, swearing is essential to effective communication. In this hilarious and illuminating guide, you will learn just how to do it - no f*cking problem. Whether you want to succeed in business, school, or social circles, a strong command of vocabulary is absolutely necessary. English as a Second F*cking Language (ESF*L) is the perfect way for nonnative speakers to learn the basics of swearing. At the same time, it also offers native speakers a wide variety of twists and new refinements. Page after page, ESF*L provides a smorgasbord of swearing synonyms designed to boost your vocabulary-everything from the conventional d*mn and sh*t to a host of more inventive terms that would...>>

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