Magick Matters

25.04.2021

“Altered States of Consciousness” by Charles T. Tart (2nd edition)

Magick Matters

"This classic book is the first major serious treatment of the subject of human consciousness. Charles Tart, psychology professor at the University of California, Davis, has collected articles from a wide range of sources to show the broad scientific dimensions of this once-taboo subject. The book covers the effects of drugs, yoga, self-hypnosis, mutual hypnosis, meditation, brain wave feedback, and dream consciousness. The study of consciousness has only recently "come of age" in western psychology. As the editor points out in his introduction, "Many primitive peoples believe that almost every normal adult who cannot do this is a psychological cripple. How different Americans would seem to a person from such a culture." This book combines ...>>

View

25.04.2021

“States of Consciousness” by Charles T. Tart

Magick Matters

"States of Consciousness, a classic by world authority Charles T. Tart, is a basic understanding of how the mind is a dynamic, culturally biased, semi-arbitrary construction and system. A systematic exploration of how and why altered states can come about and their possibilities. As a student of his remarked, "For the first weeks of class I didnt understand what those diagrams were about, but Ive realized the book is all about the way my own mind works!" Useful in understanding some of the important ways your mind works before you start altering it."...>>

View

25.04.2021

“Altered States of Consciousness: Experiences Out of Time and Self” by Marc Wittmann

Magick Matters

"During extraordinary moments of consciousness—shock, meditative states and sudden mystical revelations, out-of-body experiences, or drug intoxication—our senses of time and self are altered; we may even feel time and self dissolving. These experiences have long been ignored by mainstream science, or considered crazy fantasies. Recent research, however, has located the neural underpinnings of these altered states of mind. In this book, neuropsychologist Marc Wittmann shows how experiences that disturb or widen our everyday understanding of the self can help solve the mystery of consciousness. Wittmann explains that the relationship between consciousness of time and consciousness of self is close; in extreme circumstances, the experiences of space and self intensify and weaken together. He considers the ...>>

View

25.04.2021

“The Tarot Grimoire: The Magick of the Opening of the Key Spread” by Henry Ho

Magick Matters

"The Tarot Grimoire reveals the mystery of the Opening of the Key Spread; the Golden Dawn’s unique method of reading the tarot. It is a technique that emphasises the relationships between the cards for their interpretation, which is very different than positional spreads that rely on their placement. The Opening of the Key spread offers you an alternative to those who struggle with mainstream forms of tarot reading. For the author, it was this spread that launched him from a total beginner to a proficient reader. This grimoire also explores how this divination method can be used to inform readers to utilise their magick effectively, whether to create change in the Universe, or as ...>>

View

25.04.2021

“Your Life in Color: Empowering Your Soul with the Energy of Color” by Dougall Fraser

Magick Matters

"Whether you are heading out to an important job interview or a pivotal first date, feeling empowered, confident, and ready are the key elements to success. Internationally renowned psychic and cosmic life coach Dougall Fraser draws from years of experience and observation to create a guide for utilizing the innate strength of colors in conjunction with your individual self. From white to gold to emerald green, every color has qualities that you can consciously draw strength and purpose from in order to support you in achieving your highest goals and dreams. Fraser explores each key color’s unique spiritual and practical qualities, providing insight into its history and shadow sides, real-world personal and professional anecdotes, and ...>>

View