Magick Matters

“Holy Ghosts: Classic Tales of the Ecclesiastical Uncanny” edited by Fiona Snailham

"A couple witnesses a ghostly procession from centuries past; a tourist confesses her sins to a priest long since dead; cursed statues torment a sinning Archdeacon. Churches, monasteries and convents have long been associated with sanctuary: sacred spaces should offer protection from evil in all its forms. This new anthology raises questions about the protection offered by faith, bringing together a collection of tales in which holy places are filled with horror; where stone effigies come to life and believers are tormented by terrifying apparitions. In a host of uncanny stories published between 1855 and 1935, Holy Ghosts uncovers sacrilegious specters and the ecclesiastically eerie. Reincarnating forgotten authors, from Mrs Henry Wood to Ada Buisson, Robert...>>

“Escape from Shadow Physics: The Quest to End the Dark Ages of Quantum Theory” by Adam Forrest Kay

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "The "artfully written...splendid history of classical and quantum physics" (Science) that "rightfully highlights the limitations of current physics" (Wall Street Journal) and argues for a revolutionary new understanding of quantum mechanics  The received wisdom in quantum physics is that, at the deepest levels of reality, there are no actual causes for atomic events. This idea led to the outlandish belief that quantum objects—indeed, reality itself—aren’t real unless shaped by human measurement. Einstein mocked this idea, asking whether his bed spread out across his room unless he looked at it. And yet it remains one of the most influential ideas in science and our culture. In Escape from Shadow Physics, Adam Forrest Kay takes...>>

“Chi Kung for Radiant Skin: Taoist Secrets for Inner and Outer Beauty” by Mantak Chia and Anna Margolina

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Techniques and practices for skin renewal and ageless vitality • Explores ancient Taoist wisdom and Chi Kung methods to restore the skin’s ability to renew itself by regenerating your skin’s chi, or vital energy • Presents easy step-by-step instructions for detoxifying techniques, circulation-enhancing activities, and energy cultivation for a radiant complexion • Shares Taoist secrets for beautiful hair and looks at the connections between beauty and emotions Presenting a holistic approach to skin health, Taoist Master Mantak Chia and skin care expert Anna Margolina, Ph.D., share ancient Taoist wisdom and Chi Kung practices for a radiant complexion and ageless beauty. The authors explain how Beauty Chi Kung exercises restore the skin’s ability to renew itself by regenerating your...>>

“The Kitchen Witch: Magical and Seasonal Bakes to Nourish Body and Spirit” by Gail Bussi

"Every witch knows that the kitchen is an essential part of their magical practice, and, in The Kitchen Witch, self-professed kitchen witch Gail Bussi teaches us how to honour the process of baking, to appreciate each ingredient and to transform our favourite recipes into magical spells to benefit our minds, bodies and souls. Learn to bake with intention and with the elements — Earth, Fire, Water and Air — to create magical dishes including Lemon and Lavender Cake, Snowy Night Pudding and Sage and Camembert Fritters. And, woven in-between the recipes throughout, there will be other everyday magic rituals, ideas and inspiration, as well as encouragement to journal (in the book), creating your very own...>>

“Denu Val Pibdam: The Book of Formulas” by Rah Omir (Wilhelm) Quintscher (alternate rip)

"In this book by Franz Bardon's lifelong friend and teacher the old secrets of communing between the invisibles and the visibles will be explained once more. Lost scripture will be recreated and ancient teachings will become alive once more. Therefore, hear, oh earthborn, this message and learn to draw benefit from it, which will produce not only spiritual, but also material profit. Throw off all conceit and bath in the pure, clear light of the truth. Translation of the original manuscript from the early XX century."...>>