Magick Matters

“Visceral Magick” by Peter Paddon (better quality rip)

"Ever had a "gut feeling" that proved to be correct? Ever gathered up your courage in the form of "intestinal fortitude"? Modern science has discovered that our digestive organs have a rudimentarty form of consciousness that corresponds to these sayings, and this would be old news to our Celtic ancestors, who believed the human form contained three cauldrons that directed energy, inspiration and wisdom. This book explores a set of basic experiences, ideas and techniques that used to be at the heart of every magical Tradition, but which are frequently overlooked or ignored in modern times. But they are the very things that breathe life into magical systems, the secret key that makes the magic...>>

“Traditional Witchcraft: Visualization: Simple Exercises to Develop Your Visualization Skills” by Peter Paddon

"The Traditional Witchcraft series is a collection of small books on practical subjects of interest to Traditional Witches and other practitioners of Magick. Written by Peter Paddon, Magister of the Y Ffordd Wen Tradition of Witchcraft, they aim to provide solitary practitioners with simple exercises and techniques to help them develop skills and abilities needed in the practice of their Craft. Visualization is a skill that is used in many forms of spell-crafting, as well as other esoteric practices, and many people find it difficult to learn how to visualize effectively. In this book, Peter shares exercises and tips that will help those who are seeking to improve their visualization skills, even if they believe...>>

“Enchantment: The Witch’s Art of Manipulation by Gesture, Gaze and Glamour” by Peter Paddon

"Traditionally, the Witch’s arsenal of magical power has always included the ability to influence others from a distance, blessing, cursing and placing a glamour or the Evil Eye on someone in order to reward, punish or control them in some way. Many of these techniques have been lost, though we can see their descendants in the techniques of mesmerism, faith healing and stage hypnotism. As part of his exploration of Visceral Magick, Author and Witch Peter Paddon has rediscovered techniques and exercises that enable the practitioner to use gestures, gaze and energy connections to influence others from across a room, or in some cases around the world. In this book, Peter describes the underlying theories and...>>

“A Grimoire for Modern Cunningfolk” by Peter Paddon (revised ed)

"A practical manual of Traditional non-Wiccan Witchcraft. While there are a lot of texts that cover advanced and academic subjects of interest to traditional Crafters, all of the introductory books tend to focus on Wicca... until now. In this Book Peter Paddon - Magister of Briar Rose and host of the popular Crooked Path podcast - covers his particular path of Witchcraft from scratch. He goes over the basics of his personal Path, along with examples of alternatives from other traditions, covering philosophy, lore and practical techniques. The Crooked Path is a way of Crafting based on experiencing the Mysteries of Ancestors and the Sacred Landscape first-hand, and Peter guides the seeker through the basics with competence...>>

“Ancient Sounds, Modern Healing” by Jill Mattson (2010 edition)

"A unique book that takes you on an extraordinary journey filled with secrets from age-old cultures along with the latest findings from today's scientific community. Together, they reveal the immense power and healing capabilities of sound. Three-time author, Jill Mattson, guides us along this life-altering adventure using the vast knowledge that she's accumulated during her intense seventeen-year study of antiquities and secret societies. These secret societies utilized sound as an effective tool to transform people's consciousness and to create physiological changes in the brain, which in turn helped them heal the mind, body, and spirit. Ancient Sounds”Modern Healing illustrates the various ways sound can alter a person's brain waves; increase relaxation; eliminate stress; aid...>>