Magick Matters

05.08.2020

“Mysteries and Secrets of Voodoo, Santeria, and Obeah” by Lionel and Patricia Fanthorpe

"Mysteries and Secrets of Voodoo, Santeria, and Obeah" by Lionel and Patricia Fanthorpe

"The secrets of Santeria, Voodoo and Obeah are among the oldest enigmas in the world. Their roots go back to pre-historic Africa - perhaps even beyond that. From the 16th century onwards, the slave trade brought these ancient mysteries to the West, where they blended strangely with traditional Christianity: the ancient African gods became identified with legendary saints. This integration of the two faiths slowly evolved to form the many varieties of Santeria, Obeah and Voudoun that are widely practiced throughout the world today. Their characteristic dancing and drumming seem able to invoke strange states of mind in which almost anything is possible. Even stories of zombies - the walking dead - still persist....>>

05.08.2020

“Sacrificial Ceremonies of Santería: A Complete Guide to the Rituals and Practices” by Ócha’ni Lele

"Sacrificial Ceremonies of Santería: A Complete Guide to the Rituals and Practices" by Ócha'ni Lele

"The first book to explore the history, methods, and thinking behind sacrifice in the growing Santería faith • Explains the animal sacrifice ceremony in step-by-step detail • Shares the ancient African sacred stories that reveal the well-thought-out metaphysics and spirituality behind the practice of animal sacrifice • Chronicles the legal fight all the way to its 1993 U.S. Supreme Court victory to establish legal protection for the Santería faith and its practitioners Tackling the biggest controversy surrounding his faith, Santería priest Ócha’ni Lele explains for the first time in print the practice and importance of animal sacrifice as a religious sacrament. Describing the animal sacrifice ceremony in step-by-step detail, including the songs and chants used, he examines the...>>

05.08.2020

“Santeria: African Spirits in America” by Joseph M. Murphy

"Santeria: African Spirits in America" by Joseph M. Murphy

"Santería represents the first in-depth, scholarly account of a profound way of wisdom that is growing in importance in America today. A professional academic and himself a participant in the Santería community of the Bronx for several years, Joseph Murphy offers a powerful description and insightful analysis of this African/Cuban religion. He traces the survival of an ancient spiritual path from its West African Yoruba origins, through nearly two centuries of slavery in the New World, to its presence in the urban centers of the United States, where it continues to inspire seekers with its compelling vision."...>>

05.08.2020

“The Men Who Stare at Goats” by Jon Ronson

"The Men Who Stare at Goats" by Jon Ronson

"Bizarre military history: In 1979, a crack commando unit was established by the most gifted minds within the U.S. Army. Defying all known laws of physics and accepted military practice, they believed that a soldier could adopt the cloak of invisibility, pass cleanly through walls, and—perhaps most chillingly—kill goats just by staring at them. They were the First Earth Battalion, entrusted with defending America from all known adversaries. And they really weren’t joking. What’s more, they’re back—and they’re fighting the War on Terror. An uproarious exploration of American military paranoia: With investigations ranging from the mysterious “Goat Lab,” to Uri Geller’s covert psychic work with the CIA, to the increasingly bizarre role played by a...>>

05.08.2020

“The New Hermetics Complete Audio Course” by Jason Augustus Newcomb (older 20CD version)

"The New Hermetics Complete Audio Course" by Jason Augustus Newcomb (older 20CD version)

"The New Hermetics is a cutting edge spiritual technology that systematically teaches the science of illumination and power. It is also a collection of models for looking at the unconscious mind that allow us to create a dependable system for magically changing our lives. Basically, the New Hermetics is a synthesis of Western Esoteric Thought, Jungian Archetypes, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Hypnosis, Vedantic and Taoist Philosophy, Reichian energy theories, the Eight Circuit Model of Consciousness, and Scientific Illuminism. When you work with the New Hermetics, you will experience consciousness changes that will dramatically increase your ability to change your world, and you will awaken your wisdom to handle this power safely. This is a technology that...>>