Magick Matters

“Magician and Mechanic: The Roots of “Spiritual but Not Religious” from the Renaissance to the Scientific Revolution” by Michael Horton (The Divine Self, vol. 2)

"A stunning history of "spiritual but not religious" thought in Western culture In this second volume of The Divine Self series, Michael Horton explores changing conceptions of the divine self during the historic period from the Renaissance to the Scientific Revolution―a tumultuous era of rethinking humanity’s relationship to God and nature. In Horton’s telling, this period is characterized not by steady diminishment of magic and orthodox religion and a corresponding rise of rational science, but rather by lively and productive interaction between these influences. Horton examines what is at stake for the divine self in this growing tension between magicians and Baconians, and what role each plays in the development of the modern self. He ...>>

“Shaman and Sage The Roots of “Spiritual but Not Religious” in Antiquity” by Michael Horton (The Divine Self, vol. 1)

"The first volume of Michael Horton’s magisterial intellectual history of "spiritual but not religious" as a phenomenon in Western culture Discussions of the rapidly increasing number of people identifying as “spiritual but not religious” tend to focus on the past century. But the SBNR phenomenon and the values that underlie it may be older than Christianity itself. Michael Horton reveals that the hallmarks of modern spirituality—autonomy, individualism, utopianism, and more—have their foundations in Greek philosophical religion. Horton makes the case that the development of the shaman figure in the Axial Age—particularly its iteration among Orphists—represented a "divine self". One must realize the divinity within the self to break free from physicality and become one with ...>>

“Adventures In Woo Woo: Real-World Chaos Magick” by Tommie Kelly

"Have you ever wondered what a magical life looks like for someone who isn't an absolute beginner, but doesn't claim to be an "Ascended Master" either? Adventures in Woo Woo is a refreshingly honest collection of diary-style essays by Irish artist, writer, musician, and chaos magician Tommie Kelly. Part magical diary, part field report, it documents the real successes, the genuine failures, and all the awkward bits in between of trying to live a practical magical life—Chaos Magic, meditation, sigils, ancestor work—without recycling the same occult theory you've already read a hundred times. What sets it apart is the hindsight. For every original blog entry, Tommie has gone back and written a fresh commentary: where ...>>

“The Radionics Magick Spellbook” by E.A. Koetting, Conner Kendall and L. The Alchemist

"Your secret engineering blueprints to manufacture Radionic Technology that commands the unlimited forces of Black Magick. Master the forbidden science of psionics for real world domination. The Radionics Magick Spellbook features: Spellbook 1. E.A. Koetting — Radionic Technologies Engineering Spellbook 2. Conner Kendall — Magick & The Machine Spellbook 3. L. the Alchemist — The Radionic Alchemist In our magick handbook on psionic power, you'll learn: • A foolproof guide to building your first psionics box • A masterclass on engineering, manufacturing, and deploying proven Radionics Technologies • The forbidden occult chemistry of perfecting Alchemite, Orgonite, and Quartz as talismans • A demonic handbook of psionic applications for Love, Wealth, Protection, and Deification Magick • ...>>

“The Not-So-Scary Guide to Ghosts: How to Make the Paranormal Normal” by Rebekah Carmichael

"TikTok favorite Rebekah the Ghost Guide makes the paranormal normal—and a little less spooky—for the growing number of folks who like their ghosts more friendly than frightening. With fun and easy-to-follow instructions for finding and communicating with spirits, along with real-life stories from Rebekah’s paranormal investigations, this friendly ghost guide is perfect if you want to find out what goes bump in the night! Curious about ghosts but not into being scared? TikTok favorite Rebekah the Ghost Guide helps transform your interaction with spirits from frightening to friendly with The Not-So-Scary Guide to Ghosts. Anyone can communicate with the other side—and this book will show you how. Easy-to-follow instructions and fun stories about Rebekah’s ...>>