Magick Matters

13.11.2020

“Adaptogens: A Directory of Over 70 Healing Herbs for Energy, Stress Relief, Beauty, and Overall Well-Being” by Melissa Petitto

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"The modern world is loud, messy, and oh so stressful. Whether the stressor is environmental (originating in your body) or psychological (triggering your fight-or-flight response and causing the release of cortisol), adaptogens are packed with amino acids and/or vitamins that help manage the harmful effects stress has on the body. While relatively new to the western world, adaptogens are at the root of many things in western medicine. Did you know that aspirin comes from willow bark? Adaptogens is divided into three sections. The first is an easy-to-understand breakdown of the history and science behind these wonderful herbal remedies. The second, and the bulk of the book, is the adaptogen comprehensive directory so that you...>>

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12.11.2020

“Death Rights and Rites: A Practical Guide to a Meaningful Death” by Judith Karen Fenley

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"Exploring the spiritual and legal aspects of alternative death-ways, home funerals, and green burial Death Rights and Rites presents practical information and questions for approaching death and dying with a sense of sacred meaning. You will discover ideas for navigating the spiritual and legal issues related to home-based dying, home funerals, and alternative burial methods. Reverend Judith Karen Fenley offers insights into approaching relevant legal frameworks with respect while assisting your loved one in ways that support the best medical care, the natural environment, and the emotional needs of the community. Explore ideas for memorial services and ways to be open to spontaneous rituals for letting go, preparing for death, being at peace, and more. It...>>

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12.11.2020

“Dowsing with Sigils: A Dowsing Magic Workbook” by Grahame Gardner

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"Sigils are not new, quite the opposite in fact. They have been a feature of traditional magical practice for centuries. For dowsers, reinforcing intention with a sigil can help you to achieve long-lasting effects. With little more than your pendulum and focused intent, sigils can be easily programmed and activated for almost any situation. This book explains what sigils are and takes you thought the process of creating and energising your own sigils."...>>

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12.11.2020

“The Astrological Body Types: Face, Form and Expression” by Judith A. Hill (Revised and Expanded Edition)

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"This third revision of a now classic text is most complete compendium of Astrological Body Types available anywhere. This volume delights readers with over 80 illustrations and detailed descriptions by the author accurately depicting the archetypal Zodiac Sign Types, Planetary Types, Elemental and Modal Types. Character, appearance, vocational suggestions plus numerous example personality types are included for each sign and planetary type. Substantial appendices are included on the physical effects of Lunar Nodes; the famous Mars-Redhead research project; and the Four Medical Elements. A listed "Dave's Top Ten" book by genre at The American Center for Astrology. The award winning author is well known for her exceptional books on Medical Astrology and Vocational Astrology....>>

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11.11.2020

“Chapel of Extreme Experience: A Short History of Stroboscopic Light and the Dream Machine” by John Geiger

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"The true story of how the discovery of flicker potentials, and scientific observations about strange patterns, organised hallucinations, and even displacement of time derived from stroboscopic light, very nearly resulted in a Dream Machine in every suburban living room. Chapel of Extreme Experience is an engrossing look at flicker potentials — a visual phenomenon which became the basis of scientific studies into how the visual brain works. In the 1960s the Dream Machine was developed to reproduce this phenomenon, emitting pulses of light and projecting patterns that produced kaleidoscopic images and even hallucinations. This book follows the interest in flicker, from its scientific underpinnings to its role in the countercultural art scene. This is a...>>

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