Magick Matters

“The Spectators” by Betsy Robinson

"This is what you get when you mix apathy, shamanism, Buddhism, esoteric Yogic traditions, quantum physics, the power of DNA ancestry, and cluelessness with a small band of older women negotiating chaos in New York City in the era just preceding Trump. Part love letter to NYC's Upper West Side, part an ode to friendship between a writer and her creations (reluctant psychic protagonist Lily Hogue and her loner friends, with guest appearances of real and fictional historical events and people, from Bernie Madoff to Paul Simon to terrorists), The Spectators' cast of characters battles the problems of foreknowing disasters we cannot control and being part of an uncontrollable human herd."...>>

“Della Medicina: The Tradition of Italian-American Folk Healing” by Lisa Fazio

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "A guide to folk herbal healing and reconnecting with ancestral traditions • Details the healing techniques and folk wisdom the author learned from her Italian grandparents and from healers in Southern Italy, including plant preparation methods, medicines, rituals, recipes, kitchen magic, and protective magic • Provides a materia medica of plants important in this tradition, sharing each plant’s history, mythology, and both practical and magical uses • Reveals how working with traditional plant medicines can help us connect to and revitalize our own ancestral traditions for deep inner healing Building upon the in-depth folk wisdom she learned from her immigrant grandparents as well as from local healers in Southern Italy, second-generation Italian-American and experienced herbalist Lisa Fazio...>>

“Unlocking the Tarot: Create Your Own Keys” by Lisa Papez

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Turn the Key to Any Card's Secrets with One Word Behind every tarot card lies a single, expansive keyword you can use to unlock profound insights. This beginner-friendly book teaches you how to turn that one keyword into a full, personalized interpretation you'll remember without consulting a book. Sharing detailed explanations of the keywords, card combinations, and tarot spreads, Lisa Papez helps you build associations for each card that can be traced back to just one word. Unlocking the Tarot provides a primary keyword per card as well as similar examples to help determine which word is best for you. This book makes it easy to expand your keyword into a meaningful sentence, and then...>>

“Whispers from the Coven: Tales of Charms, Witchcraft & Lessons from the Spirit World” by Chris Allaun

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Follow in the footsteps of a coven of witches in the 1940s as they dive deep into magical practice. Using the same storybook-style of teaching magic that Chris Allaun introduced in his previous book, The Black Book of Johnathan Knotbristle, the reader will find an incredibly hands-on system of witchery designed to heighten their magical prowess and refine their skills in the Art. Each chapter is set up as a journal entry from a different member of the coven, and through each entry the reader is shown how to weave spells to bring protection, reveal the truth, or even reenter a dream. They’ll also be shown how to conjure spirits, influence another’s thoughts,...>>

“Witches Among Us: Understanding Contemporary Witchcraft and Wicca” by Thorn Mooney

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Everything You Wanted to Know About Witchcraft (But Were Afraid to Ask) Occult references ripple frequently through mainstream culture, Wiccan and witchcraft movements appear trendier than ever, and chances are that you're unknowingly acquainted with at least one witch. Drawing on her expertise as a magical practitioner and religious studies scholar, Thorn Mooney pulls back the curtain, introducing you to this complex world and helping you understand why it holds such intense appeal for so many. Thorn answers all your questions and dispels common misconceptions while delving into what it means to be a witch, including beliefs and practices. Discover what magic really is and what casting it entails. Gain insights into Wicca's distinctions from...>>