Magick Matters

“Orphic Hymns Grimoire” by Sara Mastros (2nd edition 2022)

"In Orphic Hymns Grimoire, Sara L. Mastros transforms the devotional hymns of Orpheus, the oracular hero of ancient Greece, into a functional, working grimoire for contemporary magicians. The Orphic Hymns have inspired generations of poets, musicians, and playwrights as exemplars of archaic mytho-poetry. In her bold translations, Mastros stays true to the original intent and beauty of the hymns while adding her own contemporary flair. In addition to the new translations, this book also contains fascinating historical and social commentary on the hymns from a feminist, pagan viewpoint, as well as spells and devotional practices for votaries of the Greek gods, and brilliant colour-your-own-ikons. This second edition includes new commentary and more than eighty ...>>

“Blackthorn—Whitethorn: Ways of Witchery” by Nigel G. Pearson

"Drawing particularly on the knowledge derived from the practices of East Anglian Traditional Witchcraft and the author’s own experiences, this book initially deals with concepts of perceived duality within Old Craft magical practice. It then attempts to develop some of the paths the Witch may employ to overcome this impression, with a view to working towards a deeper level of self-knowledge within their Craft. By using the two images of the Blackthorn and the Whitethorn as exemplars of this perceived duality and through working with the Spirits, Virtues and Powers of the Natural world, the author aims to overcome this illusion and work towards the development of the Witch as a whole and complete being. ...>>

“The Craft of Tubal Cain: Traditional Witchcraft and the Legacy of Robert Cochrane” by Kenneth Johnson

"This book explores the currents of thought that ran counter to the main thrust of the revival of witchcraft in the 1960s, counter-currents that are growing in importance and influence some sixty years later. During the chaotic but colorful 1960s, witchcraft was reborn as a modern mystical practice. Many are familiar with Wicca, founded by Gerald Gardner, but there was a counter-current, now known as Traditional Witchcraft, which saw the art from a very different angle. Its chief thinker was Robert Cochrane, who envisioned witchcraft as a gnostic quest for ultimate knowledge and union with the divine. This volume explores his most important ideas, especially the way in which he re-envisioned ancient mythology, putting a ...>>

“The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola: With Points for Personal Prayer From Jesuit Spiritual Masters” by Frater Sean Salai, S.J.

"Is it time to take your spiritual pulse, re-orient yourself to your Creator, and seek His guidance to live your faith more seriously? The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola outline the rigorous self-examination and spiritual meditations St Ignatius set forth. Readers will learn how to make a new beginning on the path to holiness, repenting of their sins and attaining freedom from Satan's power. Though St. Ignatius wrote The Spiritual Exercises as a handbook for a four week guided retreat, this edition contains step by step explanations suitable for independent use over any time period. This is a complete revision of the original TAN edition now with newly annotated quotations from Jesuit spiritual ...>>

“The Yi Jing Apocrypha of Genghis Khan: The Black Dragon Society’s Treatise on the Art of Ninzuwu” by Warlock Asylum

"The Yi Jing Apocrypha of Genghis Khan is a working companion of the Ivory Tablets of the Crow and a rare translation of the I Ching (Book of Changes). Originally, it was thought to be circulated and developed by members of Black Dragon Society in their investigation of the Art of Ninzuwu (Yi Jing Sorcery).The Art of Ninzuwu is a very powerful transformaional process and is said to be one of the oldest forms of magical practice in the world. The Yi Jing Apocrypha of Genghis Khan also reveals the historical authenticity of what appears in the Ivory Tablets of the Crow and how it is applied to Yi Jing divination. The book gives ...>>