Magick Matters

“Tea Leaf Reading: Discover Your Fortune in the Bottom of a Cup” by Jacqueline Towers

"The ancient practice of tea leaf reading is one of the easiest forms of divination to learn--all it takes is tea leaves, some hot water, and a creative mind! The leaves left at the bottom of the cup of tea can form symbols and images--much like the shapes we often see in cloud formations--that can be interpreted by the tea leaf reader. This easy-to-use guide book will teach you how to prepare a cup of tea for reading and provides an extensive alphabetical reference list of the meaning(s) of almost any shape you find at the bottom of a tea cup."...>>

“The Art Of Tea-Leaf Reading” by Jane Struthers

"With a soothing cup of tea, this cozy book, and a bit of practice, anyone can learn to predict the future using the ancient art of tea-leaf reading. Charmingly illustrated and practical, it instructs on how to choose the right teacup, teapot, and tea; prepare the perfect cup of tea for a reading; and implement the tea-reading ritual. A directory of 300 shapes and symbols contains all the information required to interpret the leaves, with instant advice and answers to questions about romance, travel, career, money, health, friends, and pets. Whether you read for yourself as a morning meditation or to mark a special day, or provide readings for others, it's a powerful...>>

“Pragmatic Magical Thinking: Real Magic Explained” by Ari Freeman

"Reclaiming magic and magical thought in the modern, mainstream world The modern Western world has often raised its eyebrows at magic, associating it with madness and superstition. However, this ignores the fact of the matter that magic is a universal human experience which has existed in a multitude of forms across time and space. Now, in his groundbreaking book, Ari Freeman presents his argument that magic is still a human universal — we’ve just forgotten how to talk about it! Laying out clear and concise arguments, Pragmatic Magical Thinking will enlighten readers to how magic can be a practical approach to achieving real world results, drawing on evidence from science, philosophy, history and anthropology. For both beginners at...>>

“Behold!: The Art and Practice of Gematria ” by Bethsheba Ashe (2023 expanded edition)

"Unlock the esoteric origins of Kabbalah to discover hidden symbolic messages in the Bible and key occult texts The art of Gematria goes far deeper than the way in which people have come to understand it today. Originating in Biblical texts, Gematria is less about the cherry-picking and comparison of numbers, but a far more beautiful and ancient art, that is crucial for biblical interpretation and occult symbolism. In this revised and expanded version of the classic book, Bethsheba Ashe tackles questions which have been asked for as a long as the Bible has existed — why Adam and Eve had to leave the Garden of Eden; how Moses parted the Red Sea; whether Elijah riding...>>

“Coelbren: Traditions, Divination Lore, and Magic of the Welsh Bardic Alphabet” by John Michael Greer (2023 revised and expanded)

"Reveal the secrets of the esoteric druidic alphabet and unlock its potential as a powerful magical tool. Writing systems have been used for magical power and mystical insight in spiritual history throughout history, and the Coelbren Alphabet is no different. Originally devised by a famous Welsh poet, the Bardic Alphabet, known as the Coelbren, has always seemed to hold great promise in the esoteric world. But because of its impenetrable nature, the capacity of the Coelbrean Alphabet as a system of divination has remained hidden, simply a relic of a bygone era. However, in this revised and expanded edition of his classic book John Michael Greer illuminates the power of the Alphabet and shows you...>>