Magick Matters

“Astrology: Secrets of the Moon: Discover Your True Path and Purpose” by Patsy Bennett

"We are all familiar with our sun signs, but this book focuses on the new astrology and, in particular, the fascinating study of the moon's north nodes that, when used in conjunction with your sun signs, can provide a detailed picture of your soul's true path, your spiritual quest in life. This handy dip-in, dip-out book features in detail each of the moon's north nodes, or soul signs, which are the gateway to divine inspiration and show where in your life you can move along most easily and, ultimately, how to feel fulfilled. Each north node is explained in great detail and has a list of approaches, talents, interests, challenges, and potential pitfalls as well as...>>

“Cinderella’s Gold Slipper: The Spiritual Symbolism of Folk & Fairy Tales” by Samuel D. Fohr

"Samuel D. Fohr holds that the tales collected by the Grimm brothers, and others, are not just childish "fairy tales", but are filled with spiritual symbolism, and as such have value for adults as well as children. Snow White, for example, is a story of creation and spiritual growth, and its message parallels Hindu and Judaic creation myths. Hansel and Gretel and Cinderella both portray the journey back to God. Fohr also looks at recurring themes in the stories, and answers such questions as: Why are giants always evil and dwarves always good? What is the symbolic significance of the hungry wolf who appears in many stories? Exactly what are genies, and why are...>>

“Revolutionaries of the Soul: Reflections on Magicians, Philosophers, and Occultists” by Gary Lachman

"Explorers of occult mysteries and the edges of consciousness change the way we view not only the nature of reality, but also our deepest sense of self. Insightful author Gary Lachman presents punchy, enlightening, and intriguing biographies of some of the most influential esoteric luminaries in recent history. His 16 subjects include Swedish mystical scientist Emanuel Swedenborg; H.P. Blavatsky, Russian cofounder of the Theosophical Society; Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner, who inspired the Waldorf School of education; Swiss visionary C.G. Jung, founder of depth psychology; notorious English ceremonial magician Aleister Crowley; Russian esotericist P.D. Ouspensky, explicator of Gurdjieff's early works; and British psychic artist Dion Fortune, who was influential in the modern revival of magical...>>

“Mastering Your Hidden Self: A Guide to the Huna Way” by Serge Kahili King

"Huna philosophy is about learning to become a conscious cocreator with the Universe. Hawaiian shaman King uses Kahuna healing methods to help us access the hidden energy of life, develop powers of concentration, and make friends with the deepest aspect of our being. Learn how your Higher Self, or aumakua, is contacted in the dream dimension. Get in touch with the Mana, the hidden energy of life. Develop higher powers of concentration by utilizing the tikis, created images of sight, sound, and feeling in meditation. Become aware of your subconscious, an integral part of your being, which impatiently awaits communion with the ego."...>>

“Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity” by Sander van der Linden

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Informed by decades of research and on-the-ground experience advising governments and tech companies, Foolproof is the definitive guide to navigating the misinformation age. From fake news to conspiracy theories, from inflammatory memes to misleading headlines, misinformation has swiftly become the defining problem of our era. The crisis threatens the integrity of our democracies, our ability to cultivate trusting relationships, even our physical and psychological well-being—yet most attempts to combat it have proven insufficient. In Foolproof, one of the world’s leading experts on misinformation lays out a crucial new paradigm for understanding and defending ourselves against the worldwide infodemic. With remarkable clarity, Sander van der Linden explains why our brains are so vulnerable to misinformation, how...>>