Magick Matters

“Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living” by Dimitris Xygalatas

"Ritual is one of the oldest, and certainly most enigmatic, threads in the history of human culture. It presents a profound paradox: people ascribe the utmost importance to their rituals, but few can explain why they are so important. Apparently pointless ceremonies pervade every documented society, from handshakes to hexes, hazings to parades. Before we ever learned to farm, we were gathering in giant stone temples to perform elaborate rites and ceremonies. And yet, though rituals exist in every culture and can persist nearly unchanged for centuries, their logic has remained a mystery—until now. In Ritual, pathfinding scientist Dimitris Xygalatas leads us on an enlightening tour through this shadowy realm of human behavior. Armed...>>

“Geomancy: Unlocking the Magic of Earth Divination for Beginners” by Mari Silva

"Interpret the will of the cosmos and discover the intriguing world of Geomancy! Have you ever wondered how people in the past used to communicate with the stars? How did they know what was going to happen in the future? What were their methods for divination? If you’ve ever been curious about these things, this book on geomancy is definitely for you! Geomancy is an ancient form of divination that uses earth and water to interpret the will of the cosmos. The elements are used to create patterns that are then read for guidance. With this book, you will learn everything you need to know about this fascinating practice. In this easy-to-understand guide, we will: ...>>

“Lilith: A Novel” by Nikki Marmery

"Before Eve, there was Lilith. Lilith and Adam are equal and happy in the Garden of Eden. Until Adam decides Lilith should submit to his will and lie beneath him. She refuses—and is banished forever from Paradise. Demonized and sidelined, Lilith watches in fury as God creates Eve, the woman who accepts her submission. But Lilith has a secret: she has already tasted the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. Endowed with Wisdom, she knows why Asherah—God’s wife and equal, the Queen of Heaven—is missing. Lilith has a plan: she will rescue Eve, find Asherah, restore balance to the world, and regain her rightful place in Paradise. Lilith’s quest for justice drives her throughout history, from...>>

“Get Out of Your Own Way: A 31-Day Tarot Challenge for Writers and Other Creatives” by Mariëlle S. Smith

"Get out of your own way and (re)connect to your intuition! Get Out of Your Own Way: A 31-Day Tarot Challenge for Writers and Other Creatives is the perfect tool to understand your creative process, and to help you tune in to your soul’s calling. Get Out of Your Own Way walks you through thirty-one days of questions that will help you unravel: Your fears and desires around creativity Your creative strengths Your creative weaknesses, and how to transform these into strengths How to become more accountable Your limiting beliefs on creativity, and how to let them go Mariëlle S. Smith is...>>

“The Only Tarot Book You’ll Ever Need: A Modern Guide to the Cards, Spreads, and Secrets of Tarot” by Skye Alexander and Mary Shannon

"This lovely, full-color guide to tarot provides everything you need to know to read tarot—whether it’s a traditional reading, or a reading for self-reflection or self-discovery. Not long ago, getting your cards read would have conjured images of a mystic shrouded in scarves with a crystal ball, waving her hands over a spread of cards. Today, a tarot reading is as common as going to yoga or texting a friend. It’s the new way to seek guidance—whether that’s relationship advice or what outfit to wear today. With the help of this beautifully illustrated guide, you’ll be able to harness this skill to read your own future in tarot cards. Filled with custom card images and easy-to-understand...>>