Magick Matters

05.01.2021

“Dark Moon Magic: Supernatural Spells, Charms, and Rituals for Health, Wealth, and Happiness” by Cerridwen Greenleaf

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"Dark Moon Magic: Supernatural Spells, Charms, and Rituals for Health, Wealth, and Happiness" by Cerridwen Greenleaf
"Take advantage of centuries of ancient magic. In this utterly unique grimoire, bestselling author Cerridwen Greenleaf gathers celestial lore, history, and mythology, from the Dark Ages. With mystical practices of the original Gothic tribes, Scandinavian shamans, and other pagan beliefs, Dark Moon Magic falls nothing short of a practical Wiccan guide into the witches coven. Here, you’ll learn about little-known pagan gods and goddesses, supernatural witch and warlock spells, and spiritual ways to consecrate and wield magical tools. Live in tune with the moon phase today. Magicians, alchemists, witches and wise women of ancient times knew how to harmonize their lives with the heavenly cycles and seasons. Wondering what's the moon phase today? Look inside ...>>
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05.01.2021

“The Art of Ghost in the Shell” by Titan Books

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"The Art of Ghost in the Shell" by Titan Books
"Witness the incredible artwork behind the creation of Ghost in the Shell, the live-action feature film based on the Japanese manga classic and starring Scarlett Johansson.As well as featuring beautiful concept art, stunning on-set photography and exclusive interviews with major cast and crew members, delve into the advanced special effects that bring Japan and the cyborg elements of the story to life. A compelling chronicle of an epic creative journey."...>>
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04.01.2021

“Platonic Mysticism: Contemplative Science, Philosophy, Literature, and Art” by Arthur Versluis

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"Platonic Mysticism: Contemplative Science, Philosophy, Literature, and Art" by Arthur Versluis
"Restores the Platonic history and context of mysticism and shows how mysticism helps us understand more deeply the humanities as a whole, from philosophy and literature to art. In Platonic Mysticism, Arthur Versluis clearly and tautly argues that mysticism must be properly understood as belonging to the great tradition of Platonism. He demonstrates how mysticism was historically understood in Western philosophical and religious traditions and emphatically rejects externalist approaches to esoteric religion. Instead he develops a new theoretical-critical model for understanding mystical literature and the humanities as a whole, from philosophy and literature to art. A sequel to his Restoring Paradise, this is an audacious book that places Platonic mysticism in the context ...>>
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04.01.2021

“Uprooted: On the Trail of the Green Man” by Nina Lyon

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"Uprooted: On the Trail of the Green Man" by Nina Lyon
"Who, or what, is the Green Man, and why is this medieval image so present in our precarious modern times? An encounter with the Green Man at an ancient Herefordshire church in the wake of catastrophic weather leads Nina Lyon into an exploration of how the foliate heads of Norman stonemasons have evolved into today's cult symbols. The Green Man's association with the pantheistic beliefs of Celtic Christianity and with contemporary neo-paganism, with the shamanic traditions of the Anglo-Saxons and as a figurehead for ecological movements, sees various paths crossing into a picture that reveals the hidden meanings of twenty-first-century Britain. Against a shifting backdrop of mountains, forests, rivers and stone circles, a cult of ...>>
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