Magick Matters

“The Financial Universe: Planning Your Investments Using Astrological Forecasting. A Guide to Identifying the Role of the Planets and Stars in World Affairs, Finance & Investment” by Christeen Skinner

"The Financial Universe deconstructs the future in clear masterful strokes. An absolute must read text not only for professionals in financial services and related industries but also for anyone who relies on the future for business and personal planning. Written by one of the world's foremost financial astrologers, The Financial Universe highlights periods to maximize investment returns and minimize portfolio losses through exposure to geopolitical events and circumstances, and financial market hotspots. This important new text maps out potential responses by international stock markets to world events that are predicted between now and the year 2020. The Financial Universe is written for those who have little understanding of astrological terminology. The book deconstructs the...>>

“Norse Mysticism: An Exploration of Viking Traditions and Magical Practices” by Disa Forvitin

"Immerse yourself in the rich history and mysticism of Nordic legends and engage with them first hand with this elegantly designed guide. The gods and goddesses of the Norse pantheon are larger-than-life beings who practice and wield magic like no other. Norse Mysticism introduces you to these deities and the customs and traditions that surround them, including: An exploration of Oral Traditions and mythic gods and goddesses Guides to runes and vocal magic Techniques for spellcasting and divination Histories behind Nordic teachings and customs Records of ancient prose works and poems With this guidebook for both newcomers and experts...>>

“Horrorscopes: A Little Book of Misfortunes” by Lucien Edwards

"Discover what dark fate awaits you based on your birthday in this spooky take on horoscopes, featuring dark days, unlucky numbers, and evil omens. This book is full of eerie predictions and ominous fortunes that add a sinister twist to the typical horoscope. Those who enjoy the dark side can look up their birthday to discover the terrible fate that awaits them—from attack by hungry zombies to transformation into an ogre. With useful information including dark days, unlucky numbers, and evil omens, this chilling guide is sure to have readers looking under their beds and over their shoulders all year long."...>>

“Inscribed Power: Amulets and Magic in Early Spanish Literature” by Ryan D. Giles

"In Inscribed Power, Ryan D. Giles explores the function of amuletic prayers, divine names, and incantation formulas that were inscribed and printed on parchment, paper and other media, and at the same time inserted into classic literary works in Spain. Giles’ insightful analysis of the intersection between amulets and literary texts offers fresh and original interpretations of well-known texts such as the Poema de mío Cid, the Libro de Alexandre, the Libro de buen amor, Celestina, Lazarillo de Tormes, and the Buscón. Inscribed Power is a fascinating work that highlights specific amuletic texts that were used to heal, protect, or otherwise provide a blessing or curse to discover how their powers could influence fictional...>>

“Textual Magic: Charms and Written Amulets in Medieval England” by Katherine Storm Hindley

"An expansive consideration of charms as a deeply integrated aspect of the English Middle Ages. Katherine Storm Hindley explores words at their most powerful: words that people expected would physically change the world. Medieval Europeans often resorted to the use of spoken or written charms to ensure health or fend off danger. Hindley draws on an unprecedented archive of more than a thousand such charms from medieval England—more than twice the number gathered, transcribed, and edited in previous studies and including many texts still unknown to specialists on this topic. Focusing on charms from 1100 to 1350 CE as well as previously unstudied texts in Latin, French, and English, Hindley addresses important questions of how...>>