Magick Matters

“Voynich Reconsidered: The Most Mysterious Manuscript in the World” by Robert H. Edwards

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Dr. Robert Edwards, MSc, PhD, brings a fresh, mathematical perspective to the Voynich manuscript and sets out a strategy whereby the interested reader could extract meaning from the seemingly impenetrable symbols... if meaning is there to be found. The Voynich manuscript has been described as the most mysterious document in the world. In 1637, a Bohemian scholar sent a mysterious manuscript to the celebrated professor Athanasius Kircher in Rome. Kircher promised to decipher it when the mood took him. He never did. Later, antiquarian bookseller Wilfrid Voynich claimed that he had discovered it in 1912 in a castle in Europe. It contains hundreds of bizarre illustrations that seem to represent plants, stars, animals, zodiac signs,...>>

“The Magick of Lenormand Card Reading” by Kalliope Haratsidis

"The Lenormand comes alive in this beautifully illustrated book that honors tradition yet is also fresh, vibrant, and modern. • Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this book is guaranteed to provide something new. Perfect for those who wish to connect deeply with the cards and make them their go-to guide for answers to life’s most pressing questions. • The stunning artwork will transport the reader to magickal places, and never-before-seen card combinations will inspire one to dive even deeper into the nuances of the art. • It covers a multitude of topics and all of life’s challenging situations. • Can be used with any Lenormand deck. Included are unique and thought-provoking card combinations to guide the...>>

“New Directions in Tarot: Decoding the Tarot Illustrations of Pamela Colman Smith” by Scott Martin

"A look at how Pamela Colman Smith's theatrical knowledge and experience came into play when she drew the iconic cards of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. The "secrets" in this book have been known all along, and they work in all who read Tarot on a subconscious level. This insightful book delves deeply into the images Pamela Colman Smith created for the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot, and reminds us of what we may have known intuitively but had not been aware of on a conscious level. • A brand-new approach that focuses on how, in her images, Smith utilized a sense of direction, body movement, posture, gait, facial expression, and more • Compares the Tarot Minors to technical elements of theater,...>>

“Fruit from Wisdom’s Tree: Divination with the Wilkins Noemamanteia through the Ars Gnostice” by John Opsopaus

"Inspired by the alethiometer in Pullman’s His Dark Materials, but based on the catalog of concepts in Wilkins’ 1668 Philosophical Language, the Wilkins noemamanteia (NO-ay-mah-mahn-Tay-ah) is a divination system that allows a query and oracular response to be expressed in terms of 36 genera (universal ideas or prime concepts) and their subdivisions, a comprehensive tree of knowledge. Cast lots combine with a simple arithmetical procedure to produce a response to the query. This book includes complete descriptions of the meanings of the genera and their subdivisions, helpful tables, diagrams, and charts, as well as a detailed index of all the ideas comprehended by the genera and their subdivisions. It also provides examples of divinations...>>

“Witchy Cocktails: Over 65 recipes for enchantment in a glass, including classic cocktails, magical mocktails, pagan punches, and more” by Cerridwen Greenleaf

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Make your next party extra magical with this superb collection of delicious drinks, delectable potions, and exciting elixirs. Turn your bar into an altar with these delightful recipes, including drinks to foster wealth, love brews, and high holiday concoctions, as well as classic cocktails with a splash of sorcery and mystical mocktails. Cleanse your aura with a Mystic Hibiscus and Blackcurrant Mojito, sip a Pumpkin Spice Prosperity Coffee, and conjure up love with Enchanted Martinis for Two. You can even consult the Astrological Cocktail Guide to find the perfect beverage for your star sign! Featuring inspiring photography of drinks, potions, and garnishes, this unique approach to crafting cocktails using the craft of Wicca from bestselling author...>>