Magick Matters

“Magical Knowledge III: Contacts of the Adept” by Josephine McCarthy

"Magical Knowledge Book Three: Contacts of the Adepts (second expanded edition) is the third book of the Magical Knowledge trilogy, a series that takes the reader through the twists and turns of serious magical study and practice. Written by Josephine McCarthy, one of the world's leading magical adepts, Contacts of the Adepts provides training in the necessary skills, contacts, and adept-level practices for lone practitioners studying Western magic. This book follows no specific magical path; rather it reveals the layers of consciousness that lie beneath many paths, along with the various techniques, powers, and dynamics that underpin most Western Mystery schools and Western magical systems. Subjects covered include: temples and deities, working with magical...>>

“Magical Knowledge II: The Initiate” by Josephine McCarthy

"Magical Knowledge Book Two: The Initiate (second expanded edition) is the second book of the Magical Knowledge trilogy, a series that takes the reader through the twists and turns of serious magical study and practice. Written by Josephine McCarthy, one of the world's leading magical adepts, The Initiate provides training in the necessary skills, contacts, and initiate-level practices for lone practitioners studying Western magic. McCarthy also details some of the rarely tackled issues and problems that face the serious student of magic, offering advice and reflections based on her forty years of practical work. This book follows no specific magical path; rather it reveals the layers of consciousness that lie beneath many paths, along...>>

“Magical Knowledge I: Foundations: the Lone Practitioner” by Josephine McCarthy

"Foundations: The Lone Practitioner is the first book of the Magical Knowledge trilogy, a series that takes the reader through the twists and turns of serious magical study and practice. Written by Josephine McCarthy, one of the world’s leading magical adepts, Foundations provides a basic training in the necessary skills, contacts, and foundational practices for lone practitioners studying Western magic. She also details some of the rarely tackled issues and problems that face the serious student of magic, offering advice and reflections based on her forty years of practical work. This book follows no specific magical path; rather it reveals the layers of consciousness that lie beneath many paths, along with the various techniques, powers,...>>

“The Exorcist’s Handbook” by Josephine McCarthy (3rd edition)

"The Exorcist’s Handbook is a rare peek into practicalities of occult exorcism written by Josephine McCarthy, one of the worlds leading occult exorcists. The subject matter is approached in a clear, practical, and humorous way, and leads the serious occultist through the issues, concepts, approaches, and tools necessary for such endeavours. Unfettered by religious dogma, The Exorcist’s Handbook cuts through the fog of confusion that abounds in such a difficult and complex subject and gets straight to the nuts and bolts of such thorny issues as parasites, the removal of curses, death work, and the types of beings that an exorcist may encounter. The Exorcist’s Handbook also delves into issues such as self-protection, self-maintenance, and...>>

“The Work of the Hierophant” by Josephine McCarthy (better rip)

"'The Work of the Hierophant' covers methods of reaching for inner magical lines of contact and power, and how to bring them through into initiatory/consecrated lines. The book also looks in depth at the methods of building the inner temple and the egregore. The techniques in this book explore alternative ways for the Hierophant/Magus/Magister to approach the inception and development of a fully contacted magical lodge. The structure behind the magical technique is looked at, and approached in a way that is more harmonious with our 21st century consciousness."...>>