Magick Matters

“Amulets and Superstitions” by E. A. Wallis Budge

"How does a gold ring with a frog bezel heighten fertility? Why would a farmer wear an amulet of moss-agate to ensure a plentiful harvest, while brown agate will protect a man from every kind of poisonous reptile? Who believed the number 7 to be the most sacred, perfect, and mystic? In sharp contrast to our day, people in the Middle Ages considered Monday to be a day of peace and happiness, while Saturday brought danger and death. Distinguished egyptologist Dr. Budge offers a leading guide to amulets and superstitions throughout human history. Reaching as far back as the third millennium BC, this book explains and explores the origin of such powerful and everlasting...>>

“The Essential Guide to Wicca for Beginners: 52 Spells and Rituals, Plus Magical History” by Amythyst Raine

"There is no right or wrong way to practice Wicca; there is only your way. With The Essential Guide to Wicca for Beginners, you’ll find everything you need to create meaningful magic, including fundamental knowledge, accessible spells, and magical learnings to help new witches grow. Discover your Wiccan power with practical guidance on how to center yourself, set solid intentions, and focus your energy before conducting rituals and casting spells. Then, learn how to write your own spells; unearth common Wiccan symbols; and practice indoors, outdoors, and in sacred space. You’ll find helpful instructions on how to set up an altar, cast and close a circle, and use your magical tools. Finally, flex your magical...>>

“Voices from the Tapes: Recording from the Other World” by Peter Bander

"This is one of the first books that were ever written on electronic voice phenomena (EVP), which is now a staple on ghost hunting television shows. Today, more than forty years after this book was written, it is a still an interesting subject, but virtually none of the questions about it that were asked then have satisfactory answers now. The randomness of the words and phrases that have been captured on tape cannot be addressed. The origin of the captured voices is still unknown. Sometimes the voices are there, and sometimes they are not. Particular tape recorders seem to work better than others. If some of these questions had been answered, there would probably...>>