Magick Matters

“Lovecraft and a World in Transition: Collected Essays on H. P. Lovecraft” by S.T. Joshi

"For the past thirty-five years, S. T. Joshi has been one of the leading authorities on H. P. Lovecraft. As Lovecraft’s editor and biographer, Joshi has revolutionized our understanding of the dreamer from Providence. This enormous volume, which contains all the critical essays that Joshi has written since 1979, is a treasure-house of scholarship that exhibits Joshi’s all-encompassing knowledge of Lovecraft the man, writer, and thinker. Joshi has focused on a holistic understanding of Lovecraft, integrating his life and thought into the study of his work. Lovecraft, the atheist and materialist, infused his worldview into each tale, essay, and poem. Joshi has studied the interrelations between Lovecraft’s life and work in such papers as “Autobiography...>>

“Dark Moon Magic: Supernatural Spells, Charms, and Rituals for Health, Wealth, and Happiness” by Cerridwen Greenleaf (kindle ebook version)

"Take an inside look into the witches coven with these pagan prescriptions for the twenty-first century—guaranteed to banish stress, ease tension, and add comfort, joy, and magic to your daily life. Take advantage of centuries of ancient magic. In this utterly unique grimoire, bestselling author Cerridwen Greenleaf gathers celestial lore, history, and mythology, from the Dark Ages. With mystical practices of the original Gothic tribes, Scandinavian shamans, and other pagan beliefs, Dark Moon Magic falls nothing short of a practical Wiccan guide into the witches coven. Here, you’ll learn about little-known pagan gods and goddesses, supernatural witch and warlock spells, and spiritual ways to consecrate and wield magical tools. Live in tune with the moon phase...>>

“Sex Witch: Magickal Spells for Love, Lust, and Self-Protection” by Sophie Saint Thomas

"Sex Witch combines occult knowledge with tried-and-true relationship advice to provide spells for each stage of a relationship. Self-love, seduction, sex, love, protection, revenge, and healing are all covered. The spells, such as “A Tarot Spread to Find Which Relationship Format Is Right for You,” “No TERFS Allowed: Embrace Gender Identity,” and “Consecrate Sex Toys” use occult knowledge and Saint Thomas’s award-winning relationship writing to manifest a spell book that does something genuinely magickal: it works. Sex Witch is real. Love is not always fair. Sometimes we get hurt or hurt others. Using the magic inside, you’ll learn how to stay balanced during these ups and downs"...>>

“Practical Tarot Techniques: Your Essential Tool Kit for Better Readings” by Marcus Katz and Tali Goodwin

"Master the cards and develop your own unique style with this fun, practical guidebook on becoming a confident and accurate tarot reader. Providing numerous spreads, exercises, and interpretation strategies, Practical Tarot Techniques is your key to unlocking essential skills and methods of tarot. Based on over thirty years of tarot reading experience and an extensive survey of readers, this easy-to-follow tool has everything you need to perform insightful readings in everyday situations. Tarot experts Marcus Katz and Tali Goodwin bring you face to face with the cards in a variety of ways, from party games to magical applications. Whether you're an aspiring learner or an expert reader, this amazing guide provides tarot techniques for any...>>

“Erotism: Death and Sensuality” by Georges Bataille

"Taboo and sacrifice, transgression and language, death and sensuality—Georges Bataille pursues these themes with an original, often startling perspective. He challenges any single discourse on the erotic. The scope of his inquiry ranges from Emily Bronte to Sade, from St. Therese to Claude Levi-Strauss and Dr. Kinsey; and the subjects he covers include prostitution, mythical ecstasy, cruelty, and organized war. Investigating desire prior to and extending beyond the realm of sexuality, he argues that eroticism is "a psychological quest not alien to death."...>>