Magick Matters

“The Mystic Foundation: Understanding and Exploring the Magical Universe” by Christopher Penczak (ebook version)

"The sheer number of mystical traditions in the world can be overwhelming to seekers new to the metaphysical world. Summing up the universal truths underlying many mystic institutions, The Mystic Foundation is an initial step toward understanding the wisdom of each. This nondogmatic primer outlines the mystical teachings of Paganism, Christianity, Islam, and other spiritualities spanning Eastern and Western traditions. Penczak transforms complex subjects and ideas―such as the powers of creation, life forces, elements, the world beyond, spirit entities, sacred space and time, magick, and metaphysical skills-into easy-to-understand concepts. Each chapter features exercises-including meditation, aura cleansing, chakra balancing, and psychic travel-to help seekers "go within" and ground themselves in a variety of mystic beliefs. By...>>

“The Temple of High Witchcraft: Ceremonies, Spheres and The Witches’ Qabalah” by Christopher Penczak (ebook version)

"Take your spiritual evolution to the next level by mastering the essentials of ceremonial magick. In this much-anticipated fourth volume in Christopher Penczak's award-winning series on witchcraft, he introduces the concepts of the Qabalah and the rituals of high magick, and explores the deeply interwoven relationship between these traditions and the Craft. The teachings in this book correspond to the element of Air, guiding you into the realm of creative and critical thinking, communication, knowledge, and truth. Four preliminary chapters introduce the basic concepts, history, and skills you will need for your journey. Next, twelve formal lessons, in the witches' traditional year-and-a-day format, provide instruction in the fundamentals of ceremonial magic"...>>

“Spirit Allies: Meet Your Team from the Other Side” by Christopher Penczak (ebook version)

"From ancient Egyptians to modern-day witches, King Solomon to Native American shamans, individuals throughout time have possessed the power to work with the spirit world. But it's not necessary to be a Tibetan holy man or ghost hunter to communicate with the other side. Everyone has friends beyond the veil, as author Christopher Penczak explains, "A spirit ally is a being in the unseen realms who, for whatever reason, decides to aid, befriend, protect, or teach us while we live our own Earthwalk." He dispels the shadowy ambiguity and fear surrounding the existence of these spiritual entities, shares compelling personal anecdotes, and offers straightforward techniques--such as relaxation, automatic writing, and oracle interpretation--to help readers...>>

“Magick of Reiki: Focused Energy for Healing, Ritual, & Spiritual Development ” by Christopher Penczak (ebook version)

"What is Reiki? How has this Japanese healing tradition evolved over the years? How are modern magick practitioners using Reiki energy in their spells and rituals? Christopher Penczak answers these questions and more in his groundbreaking examination of Reiki from a magickal perspective. The history, mythos, variations, and three degrees of Reiki are discussed in depth. Penczak also suggests way to integrate Reiki and magickal practice, such as using Reiki energy for psychic development and with candle magick, crystals, herbs, charms, and talismans. Winner of the 2005 COVR Award (Best Alternative Health Book)"...>>

“Modern Spirit Evocation: Working with Spirits trough to physical manifestation and material results” by Nathaniel Writes

"Traditional ceremonial magic teach us two things about spirit evocation: that Intelligences will not do for the magician anything that the operator cannot do by himself, and that their action is subordinated and conditioned to the capacity of the magus to evoke them up to physical manifestation. Whilst these two statements are certainly true, they are an encrypted representation – an analogy – of a deeper truth; so are the traditional circle and triangle of the art and the common, additional, paraphernalia. Once we experience their deeper meaning, we no longer need a staged and symbolic depiction of a ceremony to operate successfully. This book is aimed at advanced magicians and practitioners, regardless of their current...>>