Magick Matters

“How to Train a Wild Elephant: And Other Adventures in Mindfulness” by Jan Chozen Bays

"A growing body of research is showing that mindfulness can reduce stress, improve physical health, and improve one’s overall quality of life. Jan Chozen Bays, MD—physician and Zen teacher—has developed a series of simple practices to help us cultivate mindfulness as we go about our ordinary, daily lives. Exercises include: taking three deep breaths before answering the phone, noticing and adjusting your posture throughout the day, eating mindfully, and leaving no trace of yourself after using the kitchen or bathroom. Each exercise is presented with tips on how to remind yourself and a short life lesson connected with it."...>>

“Learning To Unlearn: Choosing Individuality over conformity” by Luke Sheedy

"Happiness is your nature. When you're authentically yourself you will discover true freedom to enjoy life.From the day you were born to the day you die this game called life, will interfere with your evolution and hinder your ability to reach a higher state of consciousness. If you allow it. The odds are against you, with so many people trying to smother you with their beliefs, ideas, superstitions and concepts. We lose our individuality, but gain a personality of a system that will suffocate and drown out your authenticity.Now is the time to embrace your uniqueness, and reclaim your originality. This is the process of Learning to Unlearn. It will help you discover that...>>

“Astrology for the Soul” by Jan Spiller

"Astrologer Jan Spiller shows you the key to discovering your hidden talents, your deepest desires, and the ways you can avoid negative influences that may distract you from achieving your true life purpose, as revealed in your chart by the position of the North Node of the Moon. With insight and depth impossible to gain from the commonly known sun-sign profiles, the enlightening self-portrait offered by the Nodes of the Moon can explain the life lessons you came here to learn and how to achieve the fulfillment and peace you desire. Jan Spiller shows you how to locate the all-important North Node of the Moon in your astrological chart and provides a detailed interpretation...>>

“Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Divination: Your Definitive Source for Learning Predictive & Prophetic Techniques” by Richard Webster (kindle version)

"Richard Webster, one of the world's bestselling new age authors, explores the incredibly wide variety of divination systems from around the world. Discover in-depth information and how-to instruction for more than thirty divination practices, including: Tarot Astrology Palmistry Numerology Pendulums I Ching Automatic Writing Candle Reading Coin Divination Flower Reading Dowsing Runes Scrying Geomancy Bibliomancy And Much More Llewellyn's Complete Book of Divination also features helpful tips...>>

“Vodou Visions: An Encounter with Divine Mystery” by Sally Ann Glassman

"This book introduces readers to Vodou's rich history, powerful ancestors, and vibrant spirits, known as Lwa. With more than one hundred breathtaking illustrations, Vodou Visions reveals how to honor and invoke the Lwa with specific ceremonial offerings and litanies. Using methods drawn from more than twenty years of practice, Vodou priestess Sallie Ann Glassman shares purification and empowerment rituals for individuals, communities, homes and spiritual spaces."...>>