Magick Matters

28.11.2020

“John Dee’s Occultism: Magical Exaltation Through Powerful Signs” by Gyorgy E. Szonyi

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"A comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the towering figures of Renaissance mysticism. Delving into the life and work of John Dee, Renaissance mathematician and “conjurer to Queen Elizabeth,” György E. Szonyi presents an analysis of Renaissance occultism and its place in the chronology of European cultural history. Culling examples of “magical thinking” from classical, medieval, and Renaissance philosophers, Szonyi revisits the body of Dee’s own scientific and spiritual writings as reflective sources of traditional mysticism. Exploring the intellectual foundations of magic, Szonyi focuses on the ideology of exaltatio, the glorification or deification of man. He argues that it was the desire for exaltatio that framed and tied together the otherwise...>>

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28.11.2020

“Enoch’s Book Of Sigils: Sigil Meanings For The Watchers And The Sigils Of Desire” by Enoch Petrucelly

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"Enoch's Book of Sigils is a practical sigil divination guide geared toward the advanced occultist and neophyte alike. Enoch provides the meanings for the sigils of the fallen angels known as the Watchers as well as the meanings of 13 the Sigils of Desire created by Enoch. The book includes an Evokation of the appropriate Watchers for the consecration of the sigil set." via and thx to @serpentskeepoccultrituals...>>

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28.11.2020

“Understanding World Religions: An Interdisciplinary Approach” by Irving Hexham

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"Globalization and high-speed communication put twenty-first century people in contact with adherents to a wide variety of world religions, but usually, valuable knowledge of these other traditions is limited at best. On the one hand, religious stereotypes abound, hampering a serious exploration of unfamiliar philosophies and practices. On the other hand, the popular idea that all religions lead to the same God or the same moral life fails to account for the distinctive origins and radically different teachings found across the world’s many religions. Understanding World Religions presents religion as a complex and intriguing matrix of history, philosophy, culture, beliefs, and practices. Hexham believes that a certain degree of objectivity and critique is inherent...>>

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27.11.2020

“Randonautica: Creepy Stories (Real Life Experiences)” by Edward Collins

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"Randonautica stories are increasing in frequency as the app grows in popularity. Some are endearing and involve people finding the inspiration they were looking for. Some, however, serve as a reminder of what you should look to avoid. So, take this as your warning that there is some mature content in this book. If you’ve been out the loop, Randonautica is a App that inspires users to explore their local surroundings by giving them random coordinates. You’re encouraged to think of a theme for your adventure to help you find something worthwhile. While the premise is simple, the inner workings are not. The app uses a quantum computer in the University of Australia to identify...>>

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27.11.2020

“Entering the Circle: Ancient Secrets of Siberian Wisdom Discovered by a Russian Psychiatrist” by Olga Kharitidi

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"Olga Kharitidi's debut book is a remarkable account of her spiritual adventure in snowbound Siberia. Joining an ailing friend on a spontaneous trip to the Atai Mountains, Dr. Kharitidi is taken into apprenticeship by a native Shaman who guides her through bizarre, magical, and often terrifying experiences that open her eyes to a wellspring of deeper learning. On the road to Belovedia, a fabled civilization of highly evolved beings, she encounters revolutionary mystical teachings while discovering ancient secrets of magic and healing. At once a modern odyssey and a timeless dreamscape, Entering the Circle is an inspiring story of personal growth and an insightful work about the limitless potential of human spirit."...>>

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