Magick Matters

“Spirit Guides on Speed Dial: A Pragmatic Approach to Getting What You Want” by Jules Apollo

"Curious about your guides but don't know how to work with them, who they are, or how to start? Maybe you're looking for an easy spiritual practice? Your spirit guides are all around you, ready to help. This book shows you how to talk to them with simple scripts, tested tips and messages from Jules' guides for support. You have many guides. Everyone does. All of them ready and willing to help you. They already have been in subtle ways. We'll look at the ways you're already getting guidance (even though it's been subtle, and you might not have realized it was happening), and build upon that using your intention, imagination, and energy to create a...>>

“The Silver Branch and the Otherworld: Forest Magic with Plant and Fungi Allies” by Seán Pádraig O’Donoghue

"Find healing and connection by engaging with wild plants • Shares insights from herbalism, ecology, neurobiology, psychology, Irish history, and magical tradition to show how to tap into the flow of communication from the wild world • Explores the seven principles of animist herbalism and the ancient Irish understanding of the “three cauldrons” of the body, showing how they can be applied to the practice of modern herbalism • Introduces thirteen important plant and fungi allies and provides simple practices for deepening your connections with wild plants and your ancestors To our ancestors, the wild world around them was filled with meaning, guidance, and insight. They recognized the symbols hidden in Nature that represent invitations to connect with...>>

“From Elder to Ancestor: Nature Kinship for All Seasons of Life” by S. Kelley Harrell

"A practical guide to becoming a good Ancestor • Explains the importance of creating a direct personal connection with Nature and how it is key to becoming an elder who will go on to become a wise Ancestor • Presents exercises and rituals to awaken and deepen your animistic connection to the world and help you intentionally craft yourself as a fit elder • Explores deep spiritual work with the Sacred Self, including shadow work and trauma honoring, as well as practices to help you heal your family line For millennia people connected with the Ancestors as part of their regular spiritual practice, seeking wisdom and inspired vitality from those who came before. Each member of a community...>>

“Curandero: A Life in Mexican Folk Healing” by Eliseo “Cheo” Torres

"Eliseo Torres, known as "Cheo", grew up in the Corpus Christi area of Texas and knew, firsthand, the Mexican folk healing practiced in his home and neighborhood. Later in life, he wanted to know more about the plants and rituals of curanderismo. Torres's story begins with his experiences in the Mexican town of Espinazo, the home of the great curandero El Niño Fidencio (1899-1939), where Torres underwent life-changing spiritual experiences. He introduces us to some of the major figures in the tradition, discusses some of the pitfalls of teaching curanderismo, and concludes with an account of a class he taught in which curanderos from Cuernavaca, Mexico, shared their knowledge with students. Part personal pilgrimage, part compendium...>>

“Your Hidden Symmetry: How Your Birth Date Reveals the Plan for Your Life” by Jean Haner

"On the day you were born, you were imprinted with a plan and a purpose — elegant patterns that can be read to see who you really are and what your true calling is. And like your own personal map, the design for each phase of your life journey was created on the day of your birth. Based on ancient Chinese principles of balance and health, this book gives you a rich understanding of your hidden symmetry — the intricate inner design that influences who you are and how your life unfolds. This book is not about astrology or numerology; it is grounded in thousands of years of research about how time moves in natural...>>